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'He's still got his L-plates up' - baby steps for Portcullis, but another Royal Ascot hope shines on terrific day for the King and Queen

Reports

York: 'He's still got his L-plates up' - baby steps for Portcullis, but another Royal Ascot hope shines on terrific day for the King and Queen

'He keeps answering the questions' - Item stays unbeaten and cut to 6-1 for Derby as Juddmonte star again

Dante: 'He keeps answering the questions' - Item stays unbeaten and cut to 6-1 for Derby as Juddmonte star again

'This lad could be a bit different' - looking for the potential Derby winner as the Dante gives Epsom hopefuls one last chance

The Big Story

'A fast, flat track is what he loves' - course specialist Elmonjed strikes in Minster Stakes to set up Group 1 targets

York Dante festival

York: 'A fast, flat track is what he loves' - course specialist Elmonjed strikes in Minster Stakes to set up Group 1 targets

Standard

Will Aidan O'Brien's British Classic trials domination roll on to York? Here's what the trends say for the Dante meeting

Britain

'We think he's just getting faster and faster' - no trip fears for Wathnan ahead of assault on Saturday's Lockinge Stakes

Aidan O'Brien throws potential spanner into Lockinge works by making £20,000 supplementary entry

Mississippi River only ran at Leopardstown on Sunday and could now help two Ballydoyle stablemates at Newbury

Our Monday treble from Catterick and Windsor - and three more horses worth including in your multiples

Multiple Choice

Features & Opinion

The Derby is next for Benvenuto Cellini - but I've never been more certain he is your 2026 Breeders' Cup Turf winner

'It's very obvious that reform has to occur. There has to be a change. We cannot continue the way we're going'

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<p>Matt Rennie is a reporter at the Racing Post, having been with the newspaper since 2020. <br></p>

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