HIGHLIGHTS 17–19 October

Commanding wins, personal bests and a show-stealing gala night confirm Aintree’s place as one of the season’s strongest fixtures

Winning streaks, clean rounds and reliable partnerships set the tone in a strong set of results from the Blue Chip qualifiers

Djelo lights up Wetherby, Willie Mullins stuns in the USA and a hero lands his 10th Grade One

A confidence boosting jaunt for a stallion results in success and Emily Morris continues a remarkable winning streak

From Friesians to former racehorses, natives to draughts, partnerships of every type showed what dedication and good training can achieve