A former equine wild child comes good with a breathtaking Champions Stakes success and two rank outsiders spring huge surprises

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

BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

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

HIGHLIGHTS 15–19 October

HIGHLIGHTS 20–26 October