CONTENTS
6 SEASON DATES All you need to plan the year 8 A FAIRYTALE OF AINTREE The remarkable achievements of amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen 12 NO SLEEP ‘TIL CHELTENHAM! Joshua Stacey recalls the thrills of the last Festival and looks forward to the next 16 THE SHOWCASE GETS SEASON OFF TO A FLIER Jump racing kicks off at Cheltenham 18 THE NOVEMBER MEETING Ben Cox on what makes the three-day spectacular so popular 22 AFTER HOURS Chris Hughes revs up to interview the biggest names in racing
24 SPOTLIGHT ON BRITAIN’S BEST TRAINERS Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson pick their top horses for the new season 28 BETFAIR CHASE What makes this race so important, asks Graham Clark 29 NEW YEAR’S DAY A look at this thrilling seasonal tradition 30 FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY This is the dress rehearsal for the main event in March, says Graham Clark 33 CHARITY BEGINS AT CHELTENHAM Community engagement at the Home of Jump Racing 36 NORTH STAR Nick Seddon meets the hero of the northern racing circuit, Brian Hughes
38 JP MCMANUS – AN OWNER LIKE NO OTHER The legendary owner talks to Barry Geraghty about his life in racing 44 A GLANCE TO THE FUTURE This grassroots sport has been the start of many a star-spangled racing career 48 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL The pinnacle of the Jump racing season with top-class action and hospitality 60 THE ORCHARD Our exclusive enclosure is back to provide a unique Festival experience 62 Q&A WITH MICHAEL WAINWRIGHT The Managing Director of Festival sponsor Boodles explains why the partnership is such a good fit
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