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Al Boum Photo (Paul Townend) veers right off course taking out Finian's Oscar (red cap)

CHAMPION NOVICE CHASE

Simply bizarre! Townend hit with 21-day ban after baffling manoeuvre

The Storyteller takes prize after Finian's Oscar loses out in last-fence drama

Un De Sceaux and Patrick Mullins jump the last on the way to victory in the BoyleSports Gold Cup

Un-catchable! Sceaux so good as he holds off Douvan to prove he's still got it

Draconien and Noel Fehily lead over the last

CHAMPION NOVICE HURDLE

Mullins fourth string Draconien swoops late to strike at 25-1

What a leap: runners clear Ruby’s Double in the opening race at Punchestown

The best images from a day of drama at Punchestown

All smiles: The Three Mile House Partnership welcome back True Self and Rachael Blackmore after winning the Killashee Handicap Hurdle

Consistent Rachael Blackmore shines on an unpredictable day

Sean Flanagan, riding Road To Respect, congratulates Richard Johnson on his Gold Cup victory with Native River

Road To Respect out to cap extraordinary renaissance

David Jennings sets the scene for Punchestown Gold Cup day

Noel Meade: could be represented by Disko and Road To Respect in the Coral Gold Cup at Punchestown

All the hot views as Cheltenham fourth Road To Respect goes for Gold again

Bellshill: runs on Wednesday

Bellshill heads our quartet as we chase a fourth win in the Coral Gold Cup

Harry Cobden celebrates victory aboard Kilbricken Storm

DAILY MIRROR HURDLE

Tizzard hoping to rain on Mullins and Elliott parade with Kilbricken Storm

Cheltenham Champion Bumper winners Katie Walsh and Relegate

CHAMPION BUMPER

Katie Walsh so happy to be back on festival heroine Relegate

Colin Tizzard: bidding for back-to-back successes in the Guinness Handicap Chase

GUINNESS HANDICAP CHASE

Colin Tizzard back for more as the Brits bid to make it three in a row

The opening circuit of the Killashee Handicap Hurdle.Punchestown.Photo: Patrick McCann 24.04.2018

GROUND AND WEATHER

Going could change to soft if forecast rain arrives

David Menuisier - in familiar territory

THREE THINGS TO WATCH

Thundering Blue returns to the fray with Menuisier eyeing a big run

Tom George: trainer of Coral Welsh Grand National Trial winner Wild West Wind at Chepstow on Saturday

George hoping second wind operation makes the difference for Brandon Hill

Crossed Baton (nearest) beating Tigre Du Terre

Gosden seeking Blue Riband Trial four-timer with Crossed Baton

Sunny spells and breezy at Punchestown but expect showers across Britain

Hexham where conditions will be testing

BHA: no sign of a link between deaths of three horses at Hexham

Musselburgh: "Infighting and power grabbing will result in killing the goose that lays the golden egg," says Keith Nicholson

MAKING PROGRESS

Breakthrough at Musselburgh raises hopes of securing track's future

FOBTs: the impact of a reduction in maximum stake has been overstated, says John White

Gambling firm shares tumble following reports of Treasury double whammy

Gloucestershire Police: Appeal following assault at The Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse
Racegoer assaulted at Cheltenham Festival

Appeal for witnesses after unprovoked Cheltenham Festival assault

The best selection of video and Postcasts from RPTV

Altior: unbeaten chaser

SANDOWN SATURDAY

Ready, willing and able! Altior back to form for another Celebration

The ties that bind! Was Nicky dropping a subliminal hint to Gigginstown team?

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Masar wins the Craven by nine lengths for Godolphin

No two seasons are ever alike in preparing horses for the Newmarket Classics

Young Quinlan one for the future – and may benefit your pocket

LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Progress made as sales industry puts culture of bad practice on its agenda

We're launching an all-out assault on Punchestown with 11 Grade 1s to play for

Breeding industry is sleepwalking into oblivion over gene pool welfare

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

All systems go for Vicente's epic Scottish Grand National hat-trick

Secretariat chronicler captured the technicolour glory of following a superstar

RICHARD FORRISTAL

Elliott's exploits continue to impress but challenges remain for jump racing

ITV needs to back its National coverage with more cross-promotion

Online gambling terms and conditions are being investigated

BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Gamcare aiming to triple number of interventions as it unveils three-year plan

Douvan: old swagger appeared to be back at Cheltenham and he's entered up at the Punchestown festival

Trainers Ben Pauling and Harry Whittington are on this week's panel

LAUREN with P J McDonald wins May Hill Stakes at Doncaster 14-9-17.

NORTHERN LIGHTS

Five exciting three-year-olds ready to fly the flag for the north this season

Aidan O'Brien giving instructions to his riders.NaasPhoto: Patrick McCann 27.03.2018

PYMAN'S THEORIES

How to narrow down the main contenders for Guineas victory at Newmarket

David Brace: successful businessman, owner and breeder

POINT-TO-POINT FOCUS

Former collier David Brace still mining a rich seam in South Wales

Betting Shop Manager Of The Year 2017 Ron Hearn of Jenningsbet celebrates his win in the 30th anniversary of the awardsCarlton Towers Hotel, London 20.11.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker

COMPETITION LAUNCH

‘This is something that can never be taken away from me’

Connections of Paddys Day accept the Horse of the Year Award at the Dolby Theatre

Best of Arabian racing celebrated in glamorous Hollywood award ceremony

Paddys Day creates history and is crowned Horse of the Year for third time

Nigel Hawke: says Clarence House contender Speredek is a classic two-mile chaser

Fledgling jockey Buckley gets off the mark as he makes point on Shoot

Trainer Philip Hobbs completed his full house of winning jumps tracks at Sedgefield on Friday

By gum! Hobbs having a ball as the winners start to flow

Without Parole and Frankie Dettori return after their devastating success

Yarmouth TUESDAY

Without Parole bursts into the Classic reckoning after seaside stroll

Tom George: trainer of Coral Welsh Grand National Trial winner Wild West Wind at Chepstow on Saturday

NEWTON ABBOT MONDAY

Some comeback as Buckle scores in style to raise hope of bigger success ahead

Foolaad winning at Newcastle last year

PONTEFRACT MONDAY

Foolaad's win helps ease the pain as Roy Bowring pays dentist a visit

Crixus's Escape (far side) under Brian Hughes

Gillian Boanas back among the winners with great Escape

Tony O'Reilly.Dublin.Photo: Patrick McCann 19.04.2018

Tony O'Reilly – the post office manager who stole €1.75m and lost it all

'I know how hard it is to ride winners as I went long enough without having any'

'If it wasn't for Gordon I wouldn't be riding right now, I'd be 14 stone'

'I'd love to train a really great racehorse, a Sea The Stars or a Kauto Star'

Elvira and Kim narrowly fail before Van Gerwen costs me dear

Virtual Grand National was a view of the future – and it was right

A great trainer – and a great trainer of trainers

Sometimes the road to joy rests on a twist of the knife or the turn of a card

Grade 1s are key to final push for Willie Mullins in title race

Racing Post graduate Mark Boylan scores big win at Student Media Awards

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

Peter Thomas assesses the stable strength at Trillium Place in Newmarket

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

Richard Fahey: has high hopes for the season

Wheels in motion as winning machine looks to produce next star

Hugo Palmer: has a strong team of three-year-olds

Untapped potential the key for powerful Newmarket yard

Aidan O'Brien: winner of the Contribution to the Industry award at the 2017 HRI Awards at Leopardstown

Unforgettable year is a thing of the past as master trainer sets sights on 2018

Victory parade: Mendelssohn and Ryan Moore are greeted by Aidan O'Brien and Pat Keating after storming to victory in the UAE Derby

Mendelssohn well on course for Kentucky Derby bid

Will Saxon Warrior, pictured winning the Racing Post Trophy, be the one to satisfy Andrew Scott's longing for a Triple Crown hero?

Saxon Warrior likely to head straight for 2,000 Guineas

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David Ashforth cheers home 100-1 shot Cetti’s Warbler at Towcester

CLASSIC WRITING

David Ashforth: a memorable Grab A Grand day at Towcester in 2003

Reve De Sivola (left) before reeling in the leaders in the Challow Novices' Hurdle at Newbury

NEWBURY MEMORIES

Reve De Sivola seals second Grade 1 victory in 24 hours for Jacobs

And they’re off! Legal Art and Ben Curtis (second left) land the mile handicap on the first all-weather card to be staged at Gosforth Park in May 2016

NEWCASTLE LANDMARK

How local golfers reacted to the new all-weather course

Harry Cobden: Paul Nicholls' conditional is leading the Stobart championship

Harry Cobden: making a name for himself in December 2016

Quantitativeeasing: has improved with experience over fences and took his form to a new level last time

Graeme Rodway: Working out well-treated runners in classy handicaps

Rooster Booster and Richard Johnson claim Champion Hurdle glory in March 2003

Rooster Booster: A moment of glory wanted by all but expected by none

A caricature of two of the confederates – Wilfred Purefoy (left) and Percy Cunliffe

GREAT RACING COUPS

Druid's Lodge: The league of gentlemen and a legendary gamble

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