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

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

The point-to-point trainer led his team to a second consecutive 2024/25 national champion yard title last season. Alex Robinson discovers if a hat-trick is on the cards

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

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

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