Richard Russell

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An inch of rain, record GoingStick readings and a course discrepancy: what Friday's racing told us about the ground at Ascot

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'An act of cultural vandalism' - why Kempton's closure would be a disaster for Christmas racing

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A 'devastating' handicap winner who looks Graded class and two must-follow yards - six key takeouts from the weekend

What We Learned

A King George contender who looks 'a monster', a track-record breaker and a star you may have missed - six key weekend takeouts

What We Learned

Willie Mullins has a major challenge on his hands - plus five more key lessons our analysts learned from the weekend racing

What We Learned

A new festival favourite, a fallen giant and an apprentice to watch in 2026 - six key takes for punters from the weekend's racing

What We Learned

Henry de Bromhead, Down Royal and the Ascot four - surprising things we learned from the weekend's racing

What We Learned

Another Paisley Park, an amateur to follow and shoddy starts- surprising things we learned from the weekend's racing

What We Learned

Free horse racing tips for Sunday, April 6 at Ffos Las, Plumpton and Southwell

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The Punt Acca: Richard Russell's three horse racing tips at Hexham, Newcastle and Taunton on Tuesday

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