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

HIGHLIGHTS 17–19 October

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

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

BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October