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

HIGHLIGHTS 20–26 October

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

BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

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

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