Previews

3.50 ASCOT

Champion Stakes: Appleby, Gosden and Haggas on their leading Group 1 contenders

TV GUIDE

ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the six Champions Day races on ITV

FIGHT TO THE FINISH

Fresh-faced Buick and careworn Murphy take epic title bout to an Ascot finale

CONTENDER PROFILES

The stories behind two top riders as they battle for British Flat jockeys' title

THE SATURDAY JURY

'It's a mouth-watering clash' - our panel give their verdicts for Champions Day

SUPERSTAR SHOWDOWN

Shades of Frankel as glittering Champions Day card lives up to its billing

BIG-RACE ANALYSIS

Adayar v Mishriff: Graeme Rodway crunches the numbers to reveal who is fastest

1.25 ASCOT

Stradivarius and Trueshan take to the stage again in classy Champions Day opener

2.00 ASCOT

'He does everything easily' - Starman absence means sprint crown is up for grabs

2.35 ASCOT

'She'll be difficult to beat' - can Snowfall bounce back to her best at Ascot?

3.10 ASCOT

Palace Pier v Baaeed: 'It looks the hottest QEII I've seen in a while'

4.30 ASCOT

Which of the Gosden pair might prevail in a competitive running of the Balmoral?

3.15 LEOPARDSTOWN

'I think he's the real deal' - Sheila Lavery on her 2,000 Guineas hope

Latest

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

'A track of Leopardstown's profile is amazing' - new role for Jane Hedley

FLAT JOCKEYS' TITLE

Oisin Murphy v William Buick: title challenger faces difficult task on final day

KEY GUIDE

Your guide to the key races, star horses and best tips on Champions Day

SATURDAY ACTION

Going eases at Ascot following morning rain as Trueshan shortens for repeat win

ROUND-UP

Leading jumps owner Sir Peter Gibbings dies aged 92

RACE FOR THE TITLE

Oisin Murphy now 1-40 to take jockeys' title after vital Haydock double

CALL FOR SUPPORT

Mouse Morris urges racing to support air ambulance after gallops accident

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Race Reports

HAYDOCK FRIDAY

High-flying Murphy almost home after double puts him three clear of rival Buick

FAKENHAM FRIDAY

'We've got to thank Sam for that' - Newland praise after loose horse incident

HAYDOCK FRIDAY

'Franz is a horse we've liked all year' - Kevin Ryan's patience pays off

REDCAR FRIDAY

'I thought I was clever, but I looked stupid' - Charlie Fellowes' trainer error

UTTOXETER FRIDAY

'We might find Trincomalee a Pertemps qualifier next' - Lucy Wadham aims high

BRIGHTON THURSDAY

Big Bard right on song as local hero Gary Moore takes his chances

CARLISLE THURSDAY

Ewan Whillans eyeing further riches after springing surprise with new recruit

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International

AUSTRALIA

Caulfield Cup consolation for Sir Dragonet owners after ex-Derby favourite dies

AUSTRALIA

Third time proves the charm for Nature Strip with deserved Everest victory

9.44 KEENELAND

O'Brien hoping Guineas ace Empress Josephine can follow familiar path to glory

AUSTRALIA

Crowd of 10,000 for Melbourne Cup as Flemington hosts government trial

CZECH REPUBLIC

Premature end for Patrick Mullins on first ride in Velka Pardubicka

GERMANY

Sea Bay storms to success in 'German Dewhurst' for Adrie de Vries and Henk Grewe

FRANCE

Le Berry back on track after prevailing in furious duel with stablemate

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Interviews

SHEIKH FAHAD AL THANI

'How can you win five races and not pay your training fees? That's a joke'

Julian Muscat meets a man delighted with Champions Day but fearful for the sport

ED WALKER

'Of course there were doubts, massively so - it just wasn't happening for me'

THE BIG READ

Victor Chandler: 'I was petrified - that was the scariest time I've ever had'

POPPING THE QUESTIONS

Seb Sanders: 'You need your wits about you with Matt Chapman - but I enjoy it'

NATHAN HORROCKS

'A bollocking from a trainer can be so demoralising - I felt destroyed'

JOANNA MASON

'It's like a dream - I should have turned pro years ago'

THE BIG READ

Aidan O'Brien: 'Drug talk must stop - don't tear apart the sport with no facts'

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Comment

DAVID JENNINGS

'It fried my head' - jockeys might not enjoy a title battle, but we sure do

ANOTHER VIEW

It will be strange without Poetic Flare - but let's hope he continues to thrive

STUART RILEY

How do we hope to attract fans if we can't even start races on time?

ANOTHER VIEW

Soft-ground results that don't fit the mould are a natural part of the landscape

RICHARD FORRISTAL

Funding cut for racing was inevitable - and we should be glad it isn't any worse

POSTCARD FROM LAMBOURN

There's a buzz about the Flat in this jumps heartland - just ask Nicky Henderson

MADDY PLAYLE

Philip Hobbs emerging from doldrums in fine style - let's hope I can follow suit

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Insight

GREAT STAYERS

'Four Gold Cups, an unbelievable horse' - Aidan O'Brien recalls Ascot hero Yeats

The training legend, who turns 52 on Saturday, on his superstar stayer

IRISH POINT-TO-POINT

Clear-cut case for pointing to be at front of funding queue after suffering most

ED WALKER

'It's massively frustrating and disappointing' - Starman retirement a huge blow

ENTAIN IN FOCUS

The new Netflix? How Entain is betting on becoming an entertainment giant

AWARD WINNERS

2021 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards winners Q&A: Joline Saunders

CHAMPIONS DAY: TEN YEARS

'We'd love to have more viewers - but we live in the real world'

BETTING WORLD

Challenges remain as course bookmakers welcome return to action after Covid

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Trevor Hemmings

LEADING OWNER

Three-time Grand National-winning owner Trevor Hemmings dies at the age of 86

APPRECIATION

Trevor Hemmings: a lover of big, tough horses who got the job done in the end

PAYING TRIBUTE

Trainers salute 'Mr Aintree' following death of National legend Trevor Hemmings

OBITUARY

Trevor Hemmings: from working-class Lancashire lad to billionaire tycoon

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Trevor Hemmings: I got on well with Ginger but he and I would have clashed

VISIONARY ENTREPRENEUR

Hemmings in business: 'driven and dynamic like nobody else I've ever met'

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Trevor Hemmings: hard-nosed in business but patience of a saint with his horses

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Jumps Stable Tours

REBECCA MENZIES

'We've got one of the best training establishments in the north'

REBECCA MENZIES

'We've got one of the best training establishments in the north'

Oliver Greenall

'Saturday horses are key and I believe we may have a few more this season'

JAMIE SNOWDEN

'We are hoping to build on last year by getting a Grade 1 in the bag'

Flat Stable Tours

Ivan Furtado

'The horses have been so consistent and I'm optimistic about the future'

Robyn Brisland

'Things are working out better than we could have hoped'

WILLIAM KNIGHT

'We took the chance moving to Newmarket from Sussex and I have no regrets'

ED BETHELL

'I'm ambitious and want to grow the numbers and quality of the string'

ROGER VARIAN

'We have a strong hand in the fillies' department and much to look forward to'

Michael Dods

'It's all about winners - and we're lucky to have a very strong team this year'

ALICE HAYNES

The trainer exceeding expectations and determined to keep climbing

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Best of Members' Club

THE BIG READ

Ryan Moore: 'I try not to offend anyone but for me it's always about the horses'

LEONNA MAYOR

'People have no idea what my life has been like - I've no reason to be ashamed'

SPECIAL REPORT

Why racing is at war over the fixture list - and it could even go to court

DAVID EVANS

'I really liked it but if I'd kept on smoking and drinking I'd be dead by now'

JAMIE SPENCER

'If you don't like the way I ride, don't bet on me or don't book me for a ride'

THE BIG READ

'They're a bunch of idiots' - Charlie Mann as outspoken as ever as he bows out

THE BIG READ

'We can't rely on these huge benefactors' - British racing's ticking time bomb

THE BIG READ

Sir Mark Prescott: 'I was completely stitched up - it was a bitter experience'

THE BIG READ

'I threw myself down and cried my eyes out' - inside the mind of AP McCoy

MICHAEL AND EDDIE O'LEARY

'It's as close as fat old middle-aged men get to playing in the Premier League'

THE BIG READ

Mark Johnston: 'But for Charlie, I might think it was time to pack up and run'

THE BIG READ

Nick Luck: 'I said then I could die a happy man. And weeks later I nearly did'

FRANKEL'S DEBUT

'I had a lot of money on Frankel that night - I just couldn't see him beaten'

BETS THAT CHANGED HISTORY

'You notice the bets, see they're linked and soon work out it's Barney Curley'

THE BETFAIR FORUM

Pro punters, hapless tipsters and wind-ups: an oral history of the Betfair forum

LESTER PIGGOTT

'It's nice to be popular. It's better than having stones thrown at me, anyway'

THE BIG READ

The 73-year-old jockey: how one incredible man fought tyranny, time and the mob

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

Ryan Moore: examining the two faces of the world's number-one jockey

Racing Explained

NEW TO RACING

The Racing Post essential beginner's guide to horse racing

IN THE MONEY?

How much do owners make? Or lose, as the case may be

IN THE MONEY?

Rich, poor or somewhere in between: how much does a trainer really earn?

IN THE MONEY?

So, how much does a jockey really earn?

KINGS OF CASH

The rich list: which jockeys have earned the most money?

MAKING YOUR DEBUT

David Ashforth's top tips for first-time racegoers

PUNTING PEARLS

Ace tipster Paul Kealy reveals his golden rules for betting

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Betting Masterclasses

TIME-BASED BETTING

James Willoughby on why speed is of the essence when rating horses

BETTING ON COURSE

Eddie Fremantle: how to get an edge when you're at the races

BETTING WITH STATISTICS

A winning system: using data to your advantage in the battle with the bookies

EXCHANGE BETTING

Still great value on the exchanges - you just might have to work a bit harder

FORM AND RACE-READING

Why there's never been a better time to be a serious student of the form book

THE PROFESSIONAL PUNTER

Betting for a living: a pro punter's insight on how to make gambling pay

WHAT NOT TO DO

Punting pitfalls: four Racing Post experts on the betting habits to avoid

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