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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 22: The peloton makes its way down the Champs-Elysees during the twentieth and final stage of the 2012 Tour de France, from Rambouillet to the Champs-Elysees on July 22, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
CITY HORSES

Allez! Allez! Top jockeys could soon be racing up the Champs-Elysees
Ascot 18.6.08 Picture:Edward WhitakerCarol Kirkwood the BBC weather girl holds onto her hat The Dikler

Sunny ending for Carol after tricky encounter on BBC Breakfast
Wings Of Eagles (left) denies Cliffs Of Moher (centre) and Cracksman in the Derby IRISH DERBY

Smullen to seek repeat success after landing Cracksman ride
Caravaggio beats Harry Angel and Blue Point in a thrilling Commonwealth Cup. It should be possible to know what the pace breakdown was INJURY ALERT

'Jarred-up' Blue Point in need of some time off
The Tin Man (Tom Queally) wins the Diamond Jubilee Stakes from Tasleet and LimatoRoyal Ascot 24.6.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker WHERE NEXT?

Haggas making Group 1 plans for Mutakayyef and Tasleet
Sir Peter OSullevan, the 'voice of racing' for BBC Television will call his last winner home in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup in 'Grandstand' on Saturday, November 29 on BBC ONE. Sir Peter's remarkable career behind the microphone has spanned over half-a VOICE OF RACING

Signed silks and great Racing Post goodies on offer in charity auction
McGrath: "People won't be able to gain access without tickets or a valid card." SOLD OUT

Don't turn up to Derby day without a ticket warns Curragh chief
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Tuesday Action

David Broad: hopeful that Little Stampy will have a big chance of winning the feature race at Ballinrobe
8.25 BALLINROBE

Stampy in 'great shape' as she bids to go one better than last year

Royal Ascot Reflections

ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell, nephew of Big Orange’s trainer Michael, can’t contain his excitement after the victory
ITV THOUGHTS

Chamberlin: teamwork and emotion made for a special week at Ascot
Nick Luck: a victim of his own success AMERICAN COVERAGE

2.4 million watch royal procession as US viewers embrace Ascot
That's how it's done: Martin Dwyer savours Zhui Feng's Royal Hunt Cup success ROYAL ASCOT STORIES

Dwyer fighting the forces of fashion – in an Everton tracksuit
Sir Michael Stoute: could have big days to look forward to with Crystal Ocean HORSES TO FOLLOW

Keep faith with Crystal Ocean after King Edward VII third
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: James Doyle riding Big Orange lead all the way to win The Gold Cup on day 3 'Ladies Day' of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 22, 2017 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) Monday Jury

'If Caravaggio came up against the older sprinters he'd beat them'
Breaking new ground: Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani will be at the helm as ITV Racing presents its first Royal Ascot Aims for the future

Global reach never been stronger due to enhanced TV coverage
Caravaggio wows on day four of Royal Ascot with a blistering victory in the Commonwealth Cup under Ryan Moore Betting turnover

Coronation still reigns on day four despite success of Commonwealth Cup
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Comment

A massive crowd packed into the July course to see Kylie in 2015 A SMASH HIT?

The Little Mix debate: do racecourses and music work together?
NICHOLAS GODFREY

How come it's still no different for girls at Royal Ascot?

 LEGER SPONSORSHIP

Bill Barber: authorised betting partner gamble looks to have paid off

 LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Ascot highlights show the use of pacemakers needs to be reviewed

 FREDDY TYLICKI

Big step along road to recovery as I get back behind the wheel

In Depth

Desert King wins from Dr Johnson and Loup Sauvage to earn Aidan O'Brien the first of his 11 Irish Derby victories
1997 IRISH DERBY

Pivotal moment in time sets the scene for the next two decades
Alan Sweetman looks back 20 years to a famous win for Aidan O'Brien
BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Betsson launches horseracing through Betsafe brand
Ed Walker: great admirer of sportsmen who double up as role models MY TOP FIVE

You'd like your kids to be as successful and decent as they are

Talk of the Tracks

Andrew Balding: plenty look forward to for the 2017 season
CHEPSTOW MONDAY

Brook makes it two from two at course with handicap success
Ivan Furtado: trainer has invested in youth WOLVERHAMPTON MONDAY

Followthesteps rewards Furtado's new approach
Sir Michael Stoute: trainer landed a valuable double with Abingdon and Swiftsure PONTEFRACT SUNDAY

Abingdon soothes Stoute frustration with Listed romp
Peace And Co (Daryl Jacob) makes a winning start over fences HEXHAM SUNDAY

Peace breaks out of losing run with smart chasing debut
Definite Future: heading for the Summer Plate after his success in the 2m4f handicap chase WORCESTER SUNDAY

Diamonds fails to sparkle as winning run comes to an end
Not A Bad Oul Day and David Simmonson make it four out of five GOWRAN PARK SUNDAY

Feane continues to get the best out of Not A Bad Oul Day

International

Joao Moreira: king of the Hong Kong scene
HONG KONG

Moreira refusing to give up on wayward Pakistan Star

RP Sunday

King of the Commonwealth: Ballydoyle standard bearer Caravaggio (Ryan Moore) gives Godolphin the blues as he runs down Harry Angel and Blue Point to win a thrilling Commonwealth Cup ROYAL ASCOT BIG READ

Honours even as the Dubai empire strikes back
ROYAL ASCOT: IN PICTURES

A colourful week with the boys in blue battling it out and one big Orange star

 TEN THINGS

Racing around the world through the decades with royal connections

 Q AND A

'To have a winner at Royal Ascot in front of the Queen is a huge privilege'

 ON LOCATION

'Ascot is lovely - but the champagne tastes just as nice at Brighton'

 FLAT V JUMPS

Flat racing offers excitement all season – from Ascot to Brighton

 JAMES MILTON

Summer football is a nasty business but the egos are still thriving

Flat Stable Tours

Centre of attention: Aidan O'Brien addresses his vast team of work riders
AIDAN O'BRIEN PART 1

Churchill the head of state for all-conquering Ballydoyle
The legendary trainer talks Tony O'Hehir through his star-studded team
Churchill: star colt landed another big win AIDAN O'BRIEN PART 2

‘He's as physically imposing a colt as we’ve had at Ballydoyle’
2 year olds AIDAN O'BRIEN PART 3

‘The Guineas has long been the plan for Rhododendron’
Roger Varian: starts the season from a new yard and with a strong team ROGER VARIAN

Strength in all departments for formidable Newmarket yard
Mark Johnston: does not have the early two-year-old firepower of recent seasons MARK JOHNSTON

Promising three-year-olds to lead way for northern powerhouse
Richard Fahey: trainer has an exciting squad for the season RICHARD FAHEY

Double century the aim for prolific team strong on quality
Early morning on the gallops with Richard Hannon and his assistant Tom Ward RICHARD HANNON

Fast start could be a signal of great things to come
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