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

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

Family rivalries, training breakthroughs and promising partnerships shine at home, plus there’s strong British form on the world stage

HIGHLIGHTS 13–19 October

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

HIGHLIGHTS 15–19 October