Bookmaker Fitzdares rounds up the fairy tale stories from jump racing's showpiece as well as those against-the-odds victories
THE FIELD
April 2021
Terrier tradition – the history of our sporting friends; Guns in a Cornish garden – exceptional sport amid rare plants a Caerhays; Staycation sorted – the ultimate tour of racing’s…
Steamed pheasant breast en papillote
Steamed food has a bad reputation, and Philippa Davis is on a mission to put this right. Her steamed pheasant breast en papillote with cider, black garlic butter and spring…
Gundog training at home: adapt to suit circumstances
After a tricky on-again-off-again shooting season, don’t let your gundog training lose focus. Janet Menzies offers her tips on gundog training at home, to ensure your shoot day companion is…
Orange, ginger and cardamom steamed pudding with rhubarb compote
Steamed food has a bad reputation, but it doesn’t have to be flavour-less and fun-free, insists Philippa Davis. This orange, ginger and cardamom steamed pudding with rhubarb compote is the…
The history of terriers: small wonders
Size is nothing to go by when it comes to our smallest sporting companions. Terriers were bred carefully to be the ideal opponent to their quarry. Sir Johnny Scott takes…
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…
Summer jump racing: season in the sun
With staycations looking likely this summer, Ed Seyfried advises on where to enjoy the very best summer jump racing to make your staycation a sporting one. For more on racing,…
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…
Steamed venison dumplings with lime and soy dipping sauce
Steamed food has never tasted better than these steamed venison dumplings with lime and soy dipping sauce, says Philippa Davis. These are best cooked all at once and scoffed immediately.…