Ep 4. Season 4, Episode 4

Edith struggles with her secret pregnancy as she attempts to find a solution to her dilemma. Meanwhile, the rest of the Crawley family attends the famous Thirsk racecourse within Yorkshire, England. Mary, Rose and Edith all express interest in attending the racetrack, accompanied by various members of the Crawley family, their friends, and their guests. Robert once again begins to mention the state of the economy to his family members and guests since the family's fortunes have recently been on the decline. However, his guests take it as a criticism of the modernisation happening around them.

As the day wears on, various relationships develop and change, with some explosive secrets finally making an appearance. For example, Rose catches the eye of a local and charming aristocrat, while Edith becomes more and more anxious about her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Tom grows more and more fond of the schoolteacher, Sarah Bunting, who has accompanied the Crawley family on its outing to the horse races.

After the excitement of the races has died down, everyone returns to Downton Abbey, where guns are distributed and the family prepares to go on a hunt. However, tension has been growing between various members of the household, and these tensions come to a head over the course of the hunting luncheon. Violet, Mary, and Tom all have different views of how best to safeguard the future of the Downton estate, and their opinions lead to a major argument that could have dire consequences for everyone involved. Meanwhile, Mrs. Patmore grows more and more concerned about her sight, which has been slowly deteriorating for some time. Despite her worries, she continues to work as hard as ever, and everyone in the house acknowledges her dedication to her work and her commitment to her role in the household.

As the day wears on, the various threads of the storylines become more and more intertwined, with secrets and lies becoming revealed and alliances being formed and broken. Edith's pregnancy becomes more and more of an issue, and she finally makes a rash decision that could have a profound impact on her future. Meanwhile, Mary finds herself in a potentially dangerous situation, and she must rely on her wits and her bravery to get herself out of trouble. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, with many threads still left unresolved and many questions still left unanswered. Fans of the show will undoubtedly be eager to see what happens next, as the battle for the soul of Downton Abbey continues to rage on.