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Henrietta Knight: "He's a lovely horse, an outstanding horse"

PHOTO DEVELOPING

Henrietta Knight backs handling of Al Boum Photo for repeat Gold Cup tilt

Best of the rest... Urgent De Gregaine and Felix De Giles chase home Tiger Roll in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham in March 2018

French Cross Country challenger could spoil Tiger Roll's festival parade

Al Boum Photo: looks worthy Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite

INSIDE THE GOLD CUP

Al Boum Photo breeder Emmanuel Clayeux backs Gold Cup hero to defend crown

Rachael Blackmore: Cheltenham rides include Notebook in Racing Post Arkle

IN-DEMAND JOCKEY

Punters put faith in Blackmore to be crowned top Cheltenham rider

Nicky Henderson takes notes from his jockeys(L to R) Barry Geraghty,Nico de Boinville Daryl Jacob and Jerry McGrathNicky Hendersons Cheltenham horses gallop atKempton Park 25.2.20Â©Mark Cranhamphoto.com

Ballymore hope to miss festival as Henderson puts Cheltenham squad through paces

How a poker player took the bookies for £1.5m – and why it could have been more

RELEGATE Ridden by Ms K Walsh wins at CHELTENHAM 14/3/18Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography

LEADING HANDICAP HOPE

Murphy sweating on Pertemps spot for former Champion Bumper star

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Restrictions: all attendees at race meetings are being temperature screened on arrival and advised to wear medical masks

STATE OF READINESS

Industry group set up to ensure racing is prepared for coronavirus

Dermot Weld: "I believe further that if the Turf Club accepted that they were wrong and apologised this whole situation could have been resolved very quickly and wouldn't have had to drag on for years.”

DEFAMATION CASE

Dermot Weld critical of regulator's role in handling of Liz Doyle saga

Richard Johnson at Sandown in April with the champion jockey's trophy that some believe he may struggle to hold on to

Richard Johnson signs up with the Racing Post days before return to action

MANY CLOUDS Ridden by Leighton Aspell wins at Kelso 13/3/16Photograph by GROSSICK RACING 07710461723

'The second circuit was a joy' - Aspell hails special National hero Many Clouds

Paul Hanagan: four winners from five rides

ROAD TO RECOVERY

Paul Hanagan relieved to return home from hospital after back fracture

Kildisart (right) pings the last to see off Mister Malarky in the Betway Handicap Chase

TRACKER TUESDAYS

Our betting editor Keith Melrose thinks he has seen a Cheltenham Festival winner

Good news for jumps fans as Catterick given the go ahead

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Agent Of Fortune: seven wins from ten starts since joining Gary Moore

RACE OF THE DAY

7.00 Kempton: the one race you do not want to miss on Wednesday

CHELTENHAM GUIDE

The ultimate Cheltenham Festival Guide - pre-order now!

Get your must-have bet365 free bet and top offer

How to win a risk-free bet with bet365's daily Feature Races offer

Come fly with me: a flying dismount from Christophe Soumillon in the winner's enclosure after his World Cup victory on Thunder Snow

Chronic lack of funds is torpedoing racing's bid to promote welfare message

Envoi Allen: Gordon Elliott's crack youngster may run at the Dublin Racing Festival

How much mileage is there in O'Leary's claim the bumper can ruin a good horse?

Hawk High: on his way to victory in the Fred Winter in 2014

Shortage of ammo means north is up against it in quest for overdue festival win

For staff who work in the gaming industry there are too many temptations to gamble and fear of job loss if talking about their addiction

RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING

Safeguarding gambling industry staff is overdue and needs to become a priority

A bustling betting ring - just part of the raceday experience that can be marketed as part of a vibrant and diverse Britain

'Are you fired? I thought you were': how to breathe life into the tipping game

SUPASUNDAE (Robbie Power) wins The Grade 1 Betway Aintree Hurdle at AINTREE 4/4/19Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723

Supasundae's Champion Hurdle claims should not be dismissed lightly

Racegoers look on as the runners in the stayers hurdle pass the standsAintree 6.4.19 Pic: Edward Whitaker

See the bigger picture and do what's best for racing

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ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: AP McCoy and Richard Thompson arrive during Royal Ascot 2015 at Ascot racecourse on June 19, 2015 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)

CHEVELEY PARK STUD

Jumping to glory: renowned Flat outfit now a major force in the winter code

Richard Johnson: 'I’m not saying I can still beat Brian Hughes but . . .'

Chester Williams: 'I'd love to own and run a proper village pub one day'

A jockey who is riding high and going into Cheltenham with a spring in his step

Nicky Henderson: It's a horrible time - every day you're looking for trouble

LIFE ON THE ROAD

What's it like to be Britain's most far-flung training outfit?

'I was just staring into a black hole with no clue how to get out'

Leading National hope could transform fortunes in 'hugely frustrating' season

'The Grand National is such a huge race and to be leading it is incredible'

Donald McCain: 'Equine flu was the shock of my life - I shut myself away'

Colin Tizzard: Cheltenham's on the horizon and he's calling the shots

QATAR

Emir steals the show as game of two halves brings sword festival to a close

Golden Sixty sweeps clear of his rivals under a motionless Vincent Ho to land the Hong Kong Classic Mile

HONG KONG DIARY

Golden Sixty passes time test again as Derby date beckons

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 31: Oisin Murphy riding Benbatl wins Dubai Turf race during the Dubai World Cup Race Day at Meydan Racecourse on March 31, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

GODOLPHIN STABLE TOUR

Saeed bin Suroor and Charlie Appleby give the lowdown on their Dubai squads

James Frank poses with the Employee of the Year Award

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

'Horses have changed our lives' says Employee of the Year James Frank

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

James Frank crowned Employee of the Year at Stud and Stable Staff Awards

Brough Scott, who has been chair of judges of the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards since their launch in 2004

How the awards took off - and why I feel so lucky to have been involved

Catriona Bissett, cornwed employee of the year at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

Catriona Bissett

'The best part of the job for me is mentoring younger members of staff'

Meet the unsung heroes who keep racing on the road

Rich Ricci: the powerful owner has strong claims in the Kinloch Brae Chase with American Tom

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

Who's the man behind the shades? Unravelling the enigma that is Rich Ricci

BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Tote bodies seeking to realise potential of international commingling

St Moritz: madness and merriment on top of the world

RACING UNTANGLED

British racing's power structure and how it can be improved

RACING UNTANGLED

How British racing is actually run (and why it sometimes doesn't work)

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

Paul Nicholls: fired by passion and an insatiable hunger to be the best

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

Willie Mullins: the unorthodox visionary who revolutionised modern jump racing

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

Peter Scudamore: unquenchable thirst for winners rewrote the jockeys' manual

The big friendly giant with a heart of a lion and an eye for the limelight

Harry Cobden : double at Catterick 14.2.19 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Saint Sonnet on song in North Yorkshire for possible Marsh Chase bid

Cool Possibility (Conor O'Farrell), winning his jumpers' bumper at Newcastle three days ago

National Anthem has new owners singing his praises at Southwell

William Henry and Nico De Boinville [right] win the Stella Artois National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell from Quel Destin [left] and Thomas Darby [centre]. 23/2/2020 Pic Steve Davies

'I can't believe what I've seen' - Nicholls in shock by National Spirit finish

Jason The Militant and Rachael Blackmore battles Beacon Edge to win the Paddy Power Betting Shop Novice Hurdle (Grade 2).Naas.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 23.02.2020

Jason The Militant marches home at 25-1 as favourite Andy Dufresne disappoints

Any Second Now (Mark Walsh) jumps the last when winning the Grade 3 WhatOddsPaddy? ChaseNaas.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 23.02.2020

'That was a grand prep' - Ted Walsh on Grand National trail with Any Second Now

Mister Malarky (Jonjo oâNeill jr) jumps the last fence and win the 3m handicap chaseKempton 22.2.20 Pic: Edward Whitaker

O'Neill on the spot again with perfectly judged effort on Mister Malarky

Acapella Bourgeois was far too good at Fairyhouse and left his rivals toiling in testing conditions

Acapella Bourgeois 25-1 from 50-1 for Grand National following Bobbyjo romp

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UPPING THE ANTE

Upping The Ante | Cheltenham Festival 2020 Preview | Episode 17

“I agree with Finchy, I am fuming!”| Peter Finch | The Sweet Spot

RACING POSTCAST

Weekend Racing Review | Leighton Aspell Retirement Reaction | Racing Postcast

Billesdon Brook and owners The Pall Mall partnership

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

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

So, how much does a jockey really earn?

MAKING YOUR DEBUT

David Ashforth's top tips for first-time racegoers

Ace tipster Paul Kealy reveals his golden rules for betting

EXETER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Trainer David Pipe at Exeter Racecourse on October 10, 2019 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

'To have two such strong chances in the Champion Bumper is very exciting'

The Pipe team is looking strong as we get closer to Cheltenham

Evan WilliamsCheltenham 16.11.19 Pic: Edward Whitaker

'Training good horses for the Champion Hurdle and the Arkle is a joy'

Colin Tizzard gives the orders to his team of high-class festival horses on a misty morning in Dorset

'They'll need to stay well this year and Native River stays as long as you like'

Henry de Bromhead.Gowran ParkPhoto: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 23.01.2020

Henry De Bromhead

'He's really taken to fences and there's certainly more improvement to come'

Race horse trainer WARREN GREATREX.

Warren Greatrex

'She's got her mojo back – I expect the old La Bague Au Roi when she runs next'

Trainer Olly MurphyKempton 28.1.19 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Hitting top form at right time with spring festivals looming on the horizon

Waiting Patiently: is a potential runner at the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown

STABLE TOURS EXTRA

Plans for Paisley Park, Waiting Patiently, La Bague Au Roi, Sam Spinner and more

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Newmarket Equine Hospital (NEH) vet Stuart Williamson cuts the end of the swab into a test tube for the testing of Equine Influenza Newmarket 8.2.19 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Crisis that rocked racing: what the key players did over a remarkable 24 hours

HORSE OF THE DECADE

Frankel: the inside story behind the unbeaten phenomenon

Paul Nicholls: 'I think it's sad when people don't seem to enjoy big moments'

KAYLEY WOOLLACOTT

The amazing interview that helped Lee Mottershead win Racing Writer of the Year

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

John Francome: 'Perhaps even Lester didn't have the sublime grace he had'

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

'I had one owner who was homophobic - he moved five horses but I won't grovel'

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

John Magnier: how one man changed the course of racing history

'Half the stuff written about me is made up' - Michael Owen sets record straight

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

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

Inside the most expensive racing club in the world

Kieran Shoemark: 'I didn't know right from wrong - I was completely twisted'

Mark O'Hare: the long-serving rider has partnered a point-to-point winner in four decades

Long-time friend and colleague hits an incredible landmark

Mark O’Hare (second left) partners Ringneill to victory in the mares' maiden at Farmaclaffley

Eddies Miracle helps provide a dream weekend for Christie

Danjaman runs out an easy winner of the confined hunt winners' race at Farmaclaffley

O’Neill rattles off four-timer as Danjaman saunters home

Bring The Action secures an eyecatching debut success under Jamie Codd at Tinahely

Landmark for Codd as Action provides Murphy with double

Blue Sans and James Hannon strike in the five and six-year-old mares' maiden at Kildorrery

Blue Sans proves better value than New Money in tight finish

Sovereign Gold runs out an eight-length winner over proven performers at Kildorrery

Sovereign Gold sweeps past rivals in show of huge potential

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