THE period under review was not all about Leopardstown and Kempton, and a bit of Limerick, by any means. Chepstow, Newbury, Wetherby and Doncaster, in particular, added plenty to the rich tapestry of racing at this time of the year.

Chepstow’s seasonal highlight, the Coral Welsh Grand National, saw an all-Welsh winner in Potters Corner, trained, owned and ridden by locals.