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Sunday, 16 December, 2018

Sunday Action

Rhinestone: Joseph O'Brien is hoping the step up in trip will suit his exciting novice hurdler
12.30 NAVAN

Key pointers and trainer views for an enthralling contest with a rich history
Envoi Allen made a successful debut at Fairyhouse THE BRIEFING

Exciting prospect Envoi Allen features on a strong card at Navan
Squouateur: no win since February 2016 NAVAN ROUND-UP

Squouateur returns to hurdles as Gordon Elliott runs five in valuable contest

Big-Race Reports

Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies with top hurdler The New One
FAREWELL TO A HERO

Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies pay tribute after retirement of The New One
BRAIN POWER (Black & White) ridden by Nico de Boinville wins at Cheltenham 15/12/18Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography BACK WITH A BANG

Henderson praises Buckley's Brain Power as owner's decision proves inspired
FRODON Ridden by Bryony Frost wins at Cheltenham 15/12/18Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 HANDICAP HERO

Fantastic Frodon and Frost bag the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup at Cheltenham
Frodon - Bryony Frost winners lead inThe Caspian Caviar Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Cheltenham 15/12/2018©cranhamphoto.com Alastair Down

Perfect couple Frost and Frodon add warmth on a day for the die-hards
The New One (far side) just holds on in a thrilling finish in the Aintree Hurdle BEST MOMENTS

Five of the finest: The New One's most memorable performances

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Altior (Nico de Boiinville)wins the Tingle Creek Sandown 8.12.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker
SUPERSTAR PLANS

Altior could run over Christmas but King George tilt unlikely until next year
Min: won last season's Dublin Chase at the inaugural Dublin Racing Festival RACE UPGRADE

Dublin Chase at Leopardstown upgraded to Grade 1
PLANNING FORUM

Residents positive on Sandown redevelopment plans but worry about traffic
The whip is at the centre of debate again THE WHIP

BHA to launch review into whip use at showpiece meetings
Grumeti (Robert Thornton) clears the final flight and wins the Dovecote novices hurdleKempton 25.2.12 Pic:Edward Whitaker BATTLING THROUGH

Dual-purpose star Grumeti recovering at vets after emergency treatment
Council sells Downs House Downs House is a horse racing training yard within the boundary of Epsom Downs Racecourse, situated close to the Derby starting post. Owned by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, the property has been available for sale, as a racehor PLANNING GREEN LIGHT

Big plans to transform historic Downs House into Epsom's flagship yard
Tom KerrCheltenham 18.11.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker NEW EDITOR

Tom Kerr succeeds Bruce Millington at the helm of the Racing Post
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International

Jamie Osborne: wrong-footing his Twitter fans proved a bit of an eye-opener
FRANCE

Osborne blasts jockeys as Deauville abandons on Saturday due to icy conditions
SOUTH AFRICA

Soqrat gives Mike de Kock his fifth Cape Guineas at Kenilworth

RPSunday

Trainer Kayley Woolacott at the British Racing School in Newmarket 6.12.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker KAYLEY WOOLLACOTT

‘Lalor has shone so much light on bad days – he will forever be our hero’
Q&A: HARRY DERHAM

'My ultimate dream is to be a successful jumps trainer in my own right'

 STEVE PALMER

Savage shootout sparks confidence crisis and mortgage meddling

 TEN THINGS

King Kauto the undoubted star of the French influx of jumpers

 MY MENTOR

'I struggled to get rides as an amateur but Enda always encouraged me'

 GOOD NEWS WEEK

Stable staff set for Boxing Day feast thanks to Fitzdares

 SUNDAY REVIEW

Reflections on a year's action compiled with meticulous care

 RACING FOUNDATION

Spending it wisely: charity laying the foundation for racing's future prosperity

Comment

Ed Chamberlin , Francesca Cumani and Frankie Dettori made up the core of the team that brought Thursday evening's Brigadier Gerard meeting at Sandown to mainstream television for the first time
LETTERS

ITV needs to do more to give sport boost it craves
My girl: Paul Townend gives Laurina a pat as trainer Willie Mullins looks on following her win in the Grade 1 Mares Final WILLIE MULLINS

Don't worry about Laurina! She's great and could return in Relkeel Hurdle
Politologue - Sam Twiston-Davies wins from Charbel - David BassThe Christy 1965 Chase (Grade 2) (Class 1) Ascot 24/11/2018©cranhamphoto.com SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

King George hope Politologue looks like a Christmas cracker
Sport/ News 04122018. No repro Fee.The Horse Racing Ireland Awards 2018 took place this evening at The Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, attended by many of the industry’s leading figures. Guest of honour was Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, RICHARD FORRISTAL

Punchestown's award is due recognition of a resurgence inspired by O'Sullivan
Government has published the draft legislation that will lead to levy replacement BILL BARBER

Westminster shenanigans earn Levy Board a stay of execution
Tornado Flyer and Richie Deegan land the Grade 1 Racing Post Champion Bumper IRELAND'S EYE

Mullins star novices make big impression with flying starts at Punchestown
Festival fever was rife at Sandown on Saturday NICK RUST

Cheltenham review is a catalyst for wider focus on equine welfare
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Talk Of The Tracks

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Tom Scudamore riding Rockpoint (orange) clear the last to win The Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse on December 15, 2018 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
Cheltenham SATURDAY

Rockpoint breaks his duck to enter Albert Bartlett picture for Colin Tizzard
ROCKY'S TREASURE with D Bass wins Bet365 December Novice Chase at Doncaster 15-12-18. DONCASTER SATURDAY

Rocky's looks a treasure over fences as he breaks track record
Dunvegan and Paul Townend land the 2m4f maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse for Pat Fahy FAIRYHOUSE SATURDAY

Impressive Dunvegan rounds off a good week for Fahy
STARGAZER (Robert Winston) wins at NEWCASTLE 15/12/18 Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 NEWCASTLE SATURDAY

Kirby's Stargazer books place at all-weather finals after straightforward succes
Mitchell Bastyan has had notable wins with Silver Streak, Court Minstrel and On Tour HEREFORD SATURDAY

Still Believing victory helps Bastyan get career back on track after a break
COGRY (Red & Black cap) ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies wins at Cheltenham 14/12/18 Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Silver medal specialist comes up short again on the famous Cheltenham hill
FACT OF THE MATTER (Right) ridden by Gavin Sheehan wins at Cheltenham 14/12/18 Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 GLENFARCLAS CROSS-COUNTRY

Fact Of The Matter comes out on top in cross-country under power-packed Sheehan
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Videos & Postcasts

Jumped well, made all: Baron Alco keeps it simple on the way to victory at Cheltenham
RACING POSTCAST

Bruce Millington and the team look forward to the weekend's racing

In Depth

BRISTOL DE MAI (Daryl Jacob) wins The Befair Chase at HAYDOCK PARK 24/11/18 Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography
PYMAN'S THEORIES

Cracking angles to improve your chances of backing festive winners
Bryony Frost and Milansbar win the Betfred Classic Chase POINT-TO-POINT FOCUS

Bumpy start in the saddle between the flags led to a career under rules
Alex Frost (left) and Eamonn Wilmott head the Alizeti Group INTERVIEW

Alizeti team have high hopes of reinvigorating the Tote in UK and beyond
Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott, the two superpowers of Irish jumps racing SPECIAL REPORT

Sweeping the board: how dominant are the elite jumps trainers and jockeys?
Gary Moore: hands-on trainer with live chance of glory at Cheltenham on Saturday INTERVIEW

Gary Moore relishing prospect of his Baron devouring the Caviar opposition
Kate Lampard of GambleAware BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Safer gambling ad campaign set for launch in the new year
CHRISTMAS BOOKS

Photographic perfection encapsulated in remarkable celebration of the sport
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More To Read

Martin Pipe and Peter Scudamore changed the face of jump racing
GREAT RACING PARTNERSHIPS

The record-breaking feats of Martin Pipe and Peter Scudamore
Peter Thomas examines a double act who took the racing world by storm
Hawthorne Glen with Albert Davison after winning at Folkestone GREAT RACING COUPS

Master plotter Albert Davison ensured Irish betting shops took a bashing
Barry Hills: saddled more than 3,000 winners and created a famous racing dynasty BETTING ADVICE

Barry Hills: my golden rules for successful punting
Desert Orchid is locked in an epic duel with Panto Prince for the 1989 Victor Chandler Chase RACING LEGEND

We look back on the dashing career of Desert Orchid
Destriero - P.McWilliams winners ofThe Supreme Novices' HurdleCheltenham 12/3/1991.©cranhamphoto.com GREAT RACING COUPS

The day Noel Furlong won a pile at Cheltenham with 'certainty' Destriero
Total Recall (Paul Townend,10) wins the Ladbrokes Trophy beating WhisperNewbury 2.12.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker Ladbrokes Trophy

Total Recall delivers first victory in Newbury showpiece for Willie Mullins
Michael snr (left) and Peter: “Both enjoyed illustrious careers, one being more noted for quality and the other for overwhelming quantity” GREAT RACING DYNASTIES

The Scudamores: production line rolls on for family of jumps legends
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Jumps Stable Tours

Iain Jardine: targeted on social media
STABLE TOUR EXTRA

Stars aplenty across Britain and Ireland primed to land big jumps prizes
All the latest news on horses it could pay to follow in 2018-19
A delighted Gary Moore after Krugermac had won the 2m 3f NH maiden hurdleAscot 20.11.15 Pic: Edward Whitaker GARY MOORE

Dual-purpose ace well on track to break his own winning tally
Henry de Bromhead: the Knockeen-based handler has an abundance of talent to look forward to this season HENRY DE BROMHEAD

No shortage of quality as De Bromhead gears up for another exciting season
Willie Mullins oversees his string at Closutton with the big winter races fast approaching WILLIE MULLINS PART 1

Champion strong in all departments as he leads from the front
Willie Mullins with stable jockey Ruby Walsh in the yard at Closutton Willie Mullins Part 2

'Melon has come back a lot stronger and we're aiming for the Champion again'
David Pipe, fighting back after worst season of his career DAVID PIPE

Un Temps Pour Tout back in the fold with Grand National ambitions
Alan King on the gallops at Barbury Castle ALAN KING

Sceau Royal backed up by 'lovely team of younger horses'
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