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Wednesday Action

Ulysses (far side) beats Barney Roy in the Coral-Eclipse, James Doyle on the runner-up being hit with a totting-up whip ban
OPENING SHOW

Knavesmire takes centre stage for a race that's out of this world
Lee Mottershead celebrates a meeting proud of its heritage
Ulysses - Jim Crowley with winning connectionsThe Coral-Eclipse (Group 1) Sandown Park 8/7/2017©cranhamphoto.com Juddmonte International

Trainers on their hopes as Ulysses bids to eclipse rivals again
Silvestre de Sousa wins the 7f maiden aboard Dee Ex Bee ACOMB STAKES

All the hot views from trainers as Dee Ex Bee bids to step up in style
Cracksman : one of four Frankel representatives Great Voltigeur

Cracksman star turn as Frankel progeny make up half the field
William Derby, Anthea Morshead and Adrian Kay complete their Tuesday afternoon walk of the Knavesmire GROUND AND WEATHER

WhatsApp? Nothing at all as Knavesmire ready to rumble
RP WEATHER

Heavy rain forecast for opening day of Ebor meeting
Thesme (light blue, third) runs a cracker to finish placed at York SIX TO NOTE AT YORK

Thesme has each-way chance in open race says Tinkler
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Ebor Festival

Enable: chasing fourth straight Group 1
THURSDAY RUNNERS

Enable seeking another Group 1 in Yorkshire Oaks
Peter Niven and his stable star Clever Cookie CLEVER COOKIE

The local hero who reached out and touched the big time
Lady Aurelia: King's Stand win was just outside the course record NUNTHORPE LATEST

Ward: fresh Aurelia holds advantage over big rival Battaash
Duke Of Firenze: carries 13lb more than he did in the race last year TAKING ON THE STARS

Griffiths' veterans out to shake up two-horse Nunthorpe picture
York's famous clock tower will be undergoing refurbishment EXPERT ADVICE

Festival fancies: our tipsters with their best bets for the Ebor meeting
Frankel: noney could get close to the legend in the Juddmonte International at York JUDDMONTES DOWN THE YEARS

Celebrating the last 40 years of one of York's most iconic races
York, where the July 1 meeting added 38,000 to the attendance tally Pyman's Theories

Bash the bookies at York with these punting pearls of wisdom
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News

Tullius: likeable gelding won 11 of his 42 starts
BOWING OUT

Connections salute 'wonderful' servant Tullius on veteran's retirement
Yanworth: going novice chasing SWITCHING CODES

King hints at Exeter chase debut for star hurdler Yanworth
Kammy do it: former footballer Chris Kamara attracts some attention on course THE DIKLER

The ultimate pariahs? Betting companies slide down social standings
The gloves are off on the Rowley Mile CLASH OF THE COMMENTATORS

Battle of the headsets: Newmarket and Lambourn to square up
Davy Russell: will be asked for his side of the Kings Dolly story over the next couple of days Power defends Russell

'No malicious intent' with Kings Dolly – Power defends Russell
Neon Wolf: suffered a fatal injury FREAK ACCIDENT

Fry devastated after star Neon Wolf put down following tendon injury
Davy Russell: expects to resume next week after not feeling up to riding at the weekend TRAMORE INCIDENT

Russell decision set to be made before the end of the week
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Talk of the Tracks

John Berry: owner and trainer of 1m4f winner Kilim
BRIGHTON TUESDAY

Berry bargain Kilim begins to pay her way under fine ride
Trevor Whelan: injury may stop jockey's reunion with Lil Rockerfeller KEMPTON TUESDAY

Whelan times it perfectly to make first ride at track a winner
Ed Greatrex: started riding only last year WINDSOR MONDAY

Greatrex keeps his cool as Ice Age lands £75,000 series finale
Thirsk: Weighing room set for winter redevelopment THIRSK MONDAY

Fell misses out as Memories Galore springs surprise
Sir Mark Prescott, trainer of easy 2m winner Piedita LINGFIELD MONDAY

Easy winner Piedita the type to complete a hat-trick

International

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Trainer Lee Freedman after the win of Petition in Race 3, during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on April 25, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
AUSTRALIA

Leading trainer Freedman in switch to Singapore
Casino Markets (right) at Sandown USA

Lavelle relishing Saratoga gamble with Casino Markets

Comment

Cliffs Of Moher (left) takes on Churchill in the International Stakes
JULIAN MUSCAT

Churchill's speed or Cliffs Of Moher's stamina? The choice is yours
Runners in the Lily Agnes conditions stakes race past the River Dee. The winner was Yogi’s GirlChester 10.5.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Non-runners review revives question of the regulated regulating
An official body should be put in charge to assess the going, says Marten Whittaker LETTERS

More non-runners since 48-hour declarations
There must be some regard for the racing public and punter, says Ben Woollcott LETTERS

Responsibility for non-runners often lies with trainers themselves
Mark Johnston with his winner PermianThe King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) Royal Ascot 23/6/2017©cranhamphoto.com RICHARD HUGHES

My heart isn't in social media but I know it's now part of the job
Ulysses and Barney Roy FREDDY TYLICKI

Barnstorming Barney can prove international class in York cracker
Frankel (right) leads home Nathaniel on their racecourse debuts TOM KERR

Seven years on from Frankel's debut, racing is in a far healthier place
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In Depth

Charlie Appleby: "We've been competitive at all the big festivals this season. That’s where we want to be"
CHARLIE APPLEBY AT YORK

Ebor the latest target on successful tour of big summer festivals
Julian Muscat meets a trainer who has stepped up to the plate when it matters
Ladbrokes signed deals with Leicester City and Burnley last week BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Black Type set for next step after first year of trading
Rcacecourses are looking to run their own pool betting operation BUSINESS BULLETIN

Racecourses take next step with Colossus pool betting tie-up
Rishi Persad: nominates Micheal Holding, aka Whispering Death, as one of is top West Indies cricketers MY Top Five: RISHI PERSAD

'I chewed gum almost every time I went out to bat after that'
Leaderboard (left) looks to be a very promising juvenile for Charles O'Brien DARK HORSES

Promising Leaderboard can tee off for O'Brien

RP Sunday

Eve Johnson Houghton at her stables in Blewbury, Oxfordshire. 17/8/2017 Pic Steve Davies / with father Fulke Johnson Houghton THE BIG READ

Not all about Eve as Johnson Houghtons stride on together
Q&A: Jerry Bailey

'Winning the World Cup on Cigar was like being an Olympian'

 Ten Things

Ebor festivities: ten nuggets about York's flagship meeting

 SURF & TURF

Chances are we'll all be toast before we make the equine connection

 ON LOCATION

All quiet on the gelato front as delights of summer racing prevail

 JAMES MILTON

Citizens' defence budget is a global issue for flimsy rivals

 PETER THOMAS

Heroes and shock winners alike deserve equal applause

 Conor O'Dwyer interview

'I'm jumps through and through but the Flat is great business'

 GOOD NEWS WEEK

Cheltenham or Dublin Horse Show – Carberry holds his own at both

 Scouting Report

Long-term goals the priority for rider who has racing in the blood

 WHY I'M A RACING FAN

‘My ultimate dream is the same as most – to own my own horse!’

 MY MENTOR

'He gave me my first break in racecourse management at Ascot'

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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More To Read

Frankel: noney could get close to the legend in the Juddmonte International at York JUDDMONTE MEMORIES

Frankel: the day we were touched by a true living legend
YORKSHIRE GREATS

Steve Dennis picks ten racing legends who were trained in Yorkshire

 PETER EASTERBY

A 2015 interview with Peter Easterby, arguably the greatest dual-purpose trainer

 BETTING ADVICE

Barry Hills: my golden rules for successful punting