Racing fans were treated to a day of thrilling action at Holnicote at the weekend.
Bright sunshine and a picturesque backdrop made it a perfect setting for the event, which featured some exciting races and standout performances.
Jockey James King had a day to remember, securing four wins, while trainers Luke Price and Chris Barber also enjoyed success, with Price celebrating a double victory and Barber a treble.
The day was made even more special with the appearance of Champion Hurdler, Golden Ace, who was paraded.
The Members Race, known for its emotional value, provided a particularly poignant moment.
Champions Hill, trained by the Bielby family, secured a fairy-tale win in what was their last race before retiring from the sport.
Walter Barnett, who rode Champions Hill, said: "As soon as we jumped off he was rolling.
"I thought he was emptying on me but he picked up again around the last bend."
Debbie Bielby said: "We wanted to go out after 30 years of training on a high and he’s also won Best Turned Out!"
In the Novice Riders race, Hannah Morgan secured her second win in a week with Caspers Court, who is trained by her boss, Josh Newman.
The race was marred by the injury of Liberty Rock, but Morgan was able to coast home to victory.
Mr Newman said: "He came out of Flete so well that I thought we should run him again.
"He will now have an easy week."
The first of Mr Barber's three winners was in the Maiden race with Eileen’s Milan, who was ridden by Mr King.
The duo secured a comfortable win after starting off at the rear of the field.
Mr King said: "He learnt a lot on the job and I felt I had loads left."
The second win for Mr Barber came in the Mixed Open with Famous Clermont.
However, the victory was not without drama as Ninth Wave and Will Biddick gave Mr King a scare, resulting in the closest finish of the day.
The treble was completed with Jewel in the Park, ridden by Ed Doggrell, in the Restricted race.
The Always Broke Partnership-owned horse secured an easy victory, winning by five lengths.
Mr Barber said: "I was in two minds about running as he only turns five next week, so is a real baby."
Trainer Luke Price continued his run of success with his Welsh team, with Inchidaly Robin winning the Conditions race.
This took him to the top of the Leading Horse nationally with his sixth win of the season.
Elle Est Beau was the second winner for Mr Price in the Intermediate race, finishing nine lengths ahead of fellow Welsh-trained horse Ask Dai.
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