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Friday, 19 October, 2018

NEWMARKET, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Oisin Murphy riding Roaring Lion (R) win The Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket racecourse on September 30, 2017 in Newmarket, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHAMPIONS DAY FEVER

Come one, come all: join in the fun at Ascot for a Champions Day extravaganza

Cracksman (Rab Havlin) exercise twice up Warren HillNewmarket 28.9.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Pointers and hot views as Cracksman bids to go out on a high in Champion Stakes

Roaring Lion and Kieran O'Neill Pics: John Hoy/Jockey Club

All you need to know about the QEII as Lion looks to roar over shorter trip

Third time's a charm? Carlos-Laffon-Parias hopes Recoletos can strike in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes after earlier two defeats at Ascot.

Trainer Laffon-Parias at ease with the world as Recoletos bids for QEII glory

James Fanshawe with The Tin Man in the winner's enclosure

Sprint lowdown: expert analysis as The Tin Man takes on host of stars

LAH TI DAR with Frankie Dettori wins EBF and Sir Henry Cecil galtres Stakes at York 23-8-18.

Leger runner-up Lah Ti Dar leads Gosden duo in Fillies & Mares

Millionaire in the making: Stradivarius completes the stayers' million pound bonus with victory in the Group 2 Lonsdale Cup

Stradivarius out to round off a flawless campaign in Long Distance Cup

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Oisin Murphy steers Roaring Lion to a decisive success in the Juddmonte International at York

CHAMPIONS DAY POSTCAST

Paul Kealy heads our team of tipsters for British Champions Day

Eden Hazard of Chelsea

Football Postcast: best bets for Chelsea v Man Utd, Arsenal v Leicester and more

James Doyle holds up the trophy after winning with Poet's WordThe King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Qipco) (Group 1) (British Champions Series)Ascot 28/7/2018Â©cranhamphoto.com

Expert tipster Dave Orton's race-by-race Champions Day videos

Racing wants work riders to return to the Shortage Occupation List

What does Brexit mean for the racing industry?

Cliffs Of Moher: was one of the horses on the affected flight

AUSTRALIAN RACING

TJ Comerford on The Cliffsofmoher's Caulfield Cup chances

Andrea Atzeni: four winners and two close seconds from six rides

Andrea Atzeni to miss Champions Day after BHA admits ban error

Sharon Byrne, chair of Irish Bookmakers Association: “This week provides a way for staff to approach customers on the subject of responsible gambling with more confidence"

BACKS TO THE WALL

Irish bookmakers launch nationwide campaign against doubling of betting tax

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 21: Trainer David Hayes poses with Boom Time after winning Race 8, Caulfield Cup during Melbourne Racing on Caulfield Cup Day at Caulfield Racecourse on October 21, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/G

Racing UK to show Caulfield Cup under new RMG deal

Down Royal racecourse: set to close at the end of the year

Down Royal owners 'absolutely committed' to racing continuing

Kenny Alexander. GVC

Ladbrokes Coral parent company GVC Holdings announces strong financial results

Standing room only at the Cheltenham Festival

NOVICES TO NOTE

Leading novice hurdler a huge price for the Racing Post Arkle

Class act: it's a big week for James Doyle with Sunday's Arc on the horizon. Here Sea Of Class's rider heads out from the weighing room

'I couldn't have wished for a better season . . . well, I wish I'd won the Arc!'

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Cliffs Of Moher: was one of the horses on the affected flight

All talk is of The Cliffsofmoher as Aidan O'Brien bids for first Caulfield Cup

Jury Duty and Robbie Power wins the Florida Pearl Novice Chase (Grade 2).Punchestown.Photo: Patrick McCann 19.11.2017

Gordon Elliott sends pair to New Jersey for American Grand National

Head in front: Rostropovich lands the Group 3 Paddy's Reward Club Stakes from stablemate Giuseppe Garibaldi

Melbourne diary: big Cup move for Rostropovich as O'Brien camp sing his praises

Looking to the autumn: John Gosden and Roaring Lion in relaxed mood as Qipco Champions Day approaches

STARS OF THE FLAT

Lion's roar drowns out dissent as bold Warrior comes off second best

Gosden's unwavering faith repaid by a summer of unbridled success

Brian MeehanYork 21.8.15 Pic: Edward Whitaker

MY TOP FIVE: BRIAN MEEHAN

'It was so emotional, I couldn't speak for 90 seconds after the race'

Cracksman: may be waited with until later in the season

PYMAN'S THEORIES

John Gosden's fresh contenders could serve it up to their Ascot rivals

Laurens... tougher than the rest

STARS OF THE FLAT

Laurens: a rare beauty with a sense of the dramatic who never knows when to quit

Frankie Dettori celebrates Enable's Arc triumph

STARS OF THE FLAT

Enable: we missed her for months but the superstar filly made it worth the wait

Smiles all round: it's been a super season for Donnacha O'Brien

STARS OF THE FLAT

Donnacha O'Brien: from racing royalty but doing it in his own unassuming way

Due recognition: Silvestre De Sousa receives the appreciation of his fellow jockeys as he celebrates last season's title success

STARS OF THE FLAT

Eat, sleep, win, repeat – Silvestre de Sousa's relentless march to a third crown

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Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha with Beat The Bank and Jim Crowley

Beat could help boost the bank balance on a day when upsets must be expected

RICHARD FORRISTAL

Regulator is playing with fire by failing to enforce interference rules properly

Racing facing increased chance of government intervention in welfare debate

Lloyd Webbers continue to reap rewards while dreams of others wither on the vine

International whip penalties represent the way forward for British racing

LEE MOTTERSHEAD

ITV deserves support as it seeks to add Sundays in Ireland to schedule

THE MONDAY JURY

Top trainers David Simcock and Tim Easterby reflect on events at Newmarket

Desperately disappointed by the Arc day experience at ParisLongchamp

Confessional: veteran sprinter carves out another victory in the 6f handicap

Veteran Confessional turns back the clock to strike on 132nd start

Equus Amadeus (left side) pings another hurdle under Robbie Dunne

WINCANTON FRIDAY

Lacey loving life as Equus Amadeus strikes - just don't mention coffee

Absolute Dream: landed the 6f novice contest for Richard Fahey

Dream start for Fahey ahead of busy weekend

Nick Littmoden: back in business with 7f handicap winner Toriano

FAKENHAM FRIDAY

Fearsome wipes bookies' fears of six winning favourites at Norfolk track

MIA'S STORM with T Cannon wins Handicap hurdle at Doncaster 28-1-17.

UTTOXETER THURSDAY

Mia's storms to victory as King mare flourishes back over hurdles

Good Boy Bobby: highly regarded novice hurdler formed part of a treble for Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies

CARLISLE THURSDAY

Good times as Twiston-Davies team reel off 18-1 treble

Jason Watson: landmark success aboard Archimento at Kempton

BRIGHTON THURSDAY

Leading jockey Watson signs off with a win at hometown track

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Sheikh Mohammed: racing superpower was at Epsom to see Masar strike

After an excellent 2018, has the tide finally turned for Godolphin?

Tom Kerr reflects on the racing behemoth's year

Apple of his eye: Nicky Henderson with the career-defining chaser Sprinter Sacre

NICKY HENDERSON'S 40TH

From See You Then to Sprinter Sacre: the amazing tale of four decades at the top

New Zealand's Ryan Fox

Together we will wreak havoc on the layers and show no mercy

Finish of the Brighton Mile won by Pastoral Player

Rainy days beckon as Brighton calls time until next season

James Fanshawe: in-form trainer sends out Up In Lights

Q&A: James Fanshawe

'Who would I most like to meet? Fred Archer – he's a legend'

Gordon Elliott: recorded a double at Galway on Tuesday

Elliott title chances slim as Mullins sets breakneck pace

John Manners trainer with Cavalero at Highworth in Wilts 30th March 2000 Mirrorpix

MY MENTOR: DAVID BASS

'John Manners was a good man, the likes of whom you don't see anymore'

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Sliabh Mhuire Lass and Derek O’Connor (yellow) win the 4yo+ Open race at Loghrea on Sunday. Report page 5

Handlers association shows value by lobbying to retain four-year-olds' schedule

Summons To Court wins the 6yo+ maiden at Moira under James Kenny

Buck’s fizz makes him likely target at sales after ‘brilliant’ run

Monsieur D’Arque and Barry O’Neill win the 4yo maiden at Loughrea

Stone breaks duck on eighth ride as Unexpected Depth catches eye

Loughrea PTP 14-10-18 DIFFERENT SPOT & Ray Barron jump the last to win the 5YO Geldings Maiden Race (Photo Healy Racing)

Electric Bin’s looks an exciting prospect for Team Doyle

Loughrea PTP 14-10-18 UNEXPECTED DEPTH & barry Stone (near side) jump the last to win the Goffs 4YO Maiden Race from PISTOL WHIPPED & Barry O'Neill (far side)(Photo Healy Racing)

Lalor and O’Sullivan rivalry on hold as series starts

David O'Meara

No let-up in standards as foundations are laid for further success

Andrew Dietz gets the lowdown on the Willow Farm team

Charlie Hills supervises morning work on the gallops at Faringdon Place

Abbaye star Battaash back to lead a powerful army into battle

Ralph Beckett: hit the ground running this term after a frustrating time in 2017

Flying start after frustrating season bodes well for century target

Saeed bin Suroor: is rebuilding after a couple of quiet seasons

SAEED BIN SUROOR

Emphasis on rebuilding after powerful stable left short of three-year-old talent

Mark Johnston takes advantage of a quiet moment at Epsom to study form

Classic ambitions rise again with exciting Elarqam to lead the way in Guineas

David Simcock at home with his strong 2018 team at Trillium Place in Newmarket

Lightning strike in Lockinge would be perfect start to the season

Jessica Harrington is not the only one eyeing Leopardstown's open spaces

JESSICA HARRINGTON

Classic hopes could bring eight-year wait for second Group 1 to an end

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Wolverhampton: eight-race card this evening

Good times not hard to find on a weekend in Wolves

Peter Thomas is pleasantly surprised by what he finds on offer

Red Rum wins the 1977 Grand National at Aintree

CLASSIC WRITING

David Ashforth on the good old days when horses could talk and read

Kempton Park - 26.12.2003The Pertemps King George VI Steeplechase.Winner - No 1 Edredon Bleu - J.Culloty.

STORY OF THE RACE

How bold-jumping Edredon Bleu bravely triumphed in the King George

Festival memories inspired by the deeds of jumps legends such as
Ryan Price (left) and Josh Gifford

TRAINING GENIUS

Ryan Price: unique character who scaled heights in both codes

Dayjur and Willie Carson winning the 1990 Nunthorpe Stakes

Racing greats pick their favourite Ebor festival memories

York’s ﬁnest: the sunny view of the Knavesmire track

Nine things you must do when visiting the city of York

Lyric Fantasy - Michael Roberts wins from Mr Brooks - Lester PiggottThe Nunthorpe Stakes.York 20/8/1992.

'She's got the face of a model and a backside like a scullery maid’

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