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Sir Gerhard stars in stud and stable staff race and brother to festival hero bids for chase win - punting pointers for Monday

Previews

'I can’t face another public gallop. I’ve done it twice and all I’ve done is pour petrol on the fire for those who wanted to say he’s had it'

Quotes of the week

How did Saturday's top-class action shake up the markets for the Cheltenham Festival?

Dublin Racing Festival

Sandown's Grade 1 ITV card on Saturday passes inspection - but course still monitoring conditions

Britain

Confirmed runners and riders for the Grade 1 races on the opening day of the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown on Saturday

Wincanton's Thursday card hinges on raceday inspection; Sandown also due to inspect for Saturday's Grade 1 fixture

Wincanton's Thursday card hinges on raceday check; Sandown also due to inspect for Saturday's Grade 1 fixture

Cheltenham target confirmed for impressive Trials day winner Sixmilebridge as Fergal O'Brien eyes breakthrough festival win

Cheltenham Festival

'I've never seen weather like it in 33 years here' - Paul Nicholls' gallop flooded after 'biblical' rain

Dominic Elsworth saddles first runner as a trainer and a sprinting great's name appears again - Wednesday's punting pointers

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Villalobos defies 25-1 odds to provide trainer and jockey with first winner of the year

Reports

Kempton: Villalobos defies 25-1 odds to provide trainer and jockey with first winner of the year

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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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