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

A rider who is equally at home on the racetrack and a promising new partnership are among the inaugural winners at this much-lauded new event

HIGHLIGHTS 13–19 October

HIGHLIGHTS 15–19 October