THE days between December 26th and the year end were full to the brim with quality racing, and this week I take a look at the 26 Irish and British blacktype winners over jumps in that jam-packed period.

French and Irish-breds went neck and neck in the race to top the table, with 11 and 10 winners respectively. When it came to Grade 1 successes, the Irish were best with six against the French five, but a special word of credit to the British-breds, as three of their five winners on the list were victorious in Grade 1 contests.