The week on Twitter: a Grand National non-runner, Hugh Jackman and AP McCoy

1. We can’t help but wonder who the favourite for the Grand National will be now that this chap has been announced as a non-runner

2 AP McCoy’s daughter stands proudly in front of his picture projected onto the Royal Liver Building in the centre of Liverpool ahead of his final Grand National appearance

3 Life goes from one extreme to the other for Grand National jockey and Horse & Hound columnist Richard Johnson

 4 Aintree specialist Monet’s Garden parades for his fans at the racecourse where he enjoyed so much success. He has since enjoyed a new life on the showing circuit with Jo Richards who looked after him during his racing career

5 Girl power — jockey Nina Carberry (nearside) has a fantastic spin around the Grand National fences in the Fox Hunters’ Chase to win on the first day of the festival at Aintree

 6 Away from racing, theatre actor and amateur event rider Gavin has a reality check over his future dressage endeavours

7 Neither jockey or camel were hurt in the making of this photo at the Lambourn Open Day 

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Gemma Redrup

H&H features, racing and point-to-point editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, having been part of the H&H team since 2014, who is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at in August 2018. Gemma’s reporting talents have taken her to numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.