Bookmaker Fitzdares rounds up the fairy tale stories from jump racing's showpiece as well as those against-the-odds victories
Country House
Michael Demain, sporting artist
A boyhood spent in the Lancashire countryside made birds of prey and grouse a natural subject for Michael Demain, as he explains to Janet Menzies. For more sporting artists, Caroline…
Conservation heroes: The Field’s guide to inspiring conservation projects
Camilla Swift meets the conservation heroes launching and running remarkable and inspiring projects – and makes suggestions for how you can do your bit, too. For more on conservation, learn…
Sporting wagers: Cheltenham
Fitzdares, Racing Bookmaker of the Year, consider the greatest races and horses in Cheltenham's history
Will the curlew cease to call?
Though the curlew is much-loved by the masses, there are now just 66,000 breeding pairs in the UK and it is on the Red List of Conservation Concern. What must…
Mhairi Morriss, sporting Diana
Mhairi Morriss had no idea that inviting a few friends to go clay shooting would grow into a ladies’ shooting club. Now she is passionate about encouraging women to try…
Caroline Cook, sporting artist
Caroline Cook explains to Janet Menzies how her art has adapted through multiple crises, and how it is commissioned directly by her public audience via social media. For more sporting…
Subaru XV
The Subaru XV has always suffered from an identity crisis, says Charlie Flindt, who finds the latest model nicely old fashioned and even prompting a grin on Hampshire clay. For…
Dee Taylor, sporting artist
Having discovered racing as an ideal subject for pop art, Dee Taylor tells Janet Menzies how Roy Lichtenstein and comic books have inspired him. For more sporting artists, Oliver Akers…
Toyota Supra 3.0 Pro
It’s not winning any points with the eco-warriors, but Charlie Flindt finds the Toyota Supra 3.0 Pro to be a mile-eater and a smile-maker. Does the all-new, high-tech Defender live…