IT was not just the horses who came to the fore on British Champions Day. With Frankie Dettori and – even more so – Aidan O’Brien, racing enthusiasts were witnessing all-time greats right at the top of their games.

The latter trained two of the winners – almost a disappointing haul given his dominance for much of this season! – with Hydrangea in the Fillies & Mares taking him to a remarkable 25 successes at the highest level in 2017.