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Wednesday, 14 November, 2018

Wednesday Action

Lostintranslation (far side), just touched off by Black Op over hurdles at Aintree, looks a star novice chaser in the making 3.10 Exeter

JLT Chase favourite Black Op sets out on road to festival with debut over fences
3.10 Exeter

JLT Chase favourite Black Op sets out on road to festival with debut over fences

 THREE THINGS TO NOTE

Classic-winning rider Sean Levey makes belated return to action at Kempton

Latest

Faugheen: is now just a 2-1 shot for Sunday's Morgiana Hurdle
RETURNING STAR

Faugheen's tumbling odds suggests he's Mullins' Morgiana number-one
Cash Quests, or FOBTs, are a popular new addition to Ladbrokes betting shops and they new account for about half the turnover in the shops. They are a high-turnover, low-margin product which customers enjoy. The most popular product on the FOBTs is virtua DECISION IMMINENT

Government set to announce when £2 maximum stake on FOBTs will be implemented
Baron Alco: in winning form at Plumpton in January to qualify for a £60,000 bonus tilt at Cheltenham BETVICTOR GOLD CUP

Moore and Lavelle out to break big-stable grip on Saturday features
Roaring Lion with rider Oisin Murphy and owner Sheikh Fahad after the QEII CARTIER AWARDS

Roaring Lion named Horse of the Year as Gosden team scoop five Cartier awards
Chelmsford: stages evening meeting on Monday LIGHTS OUT

Chelmsford abandoned after power cut plunges track into darkness mid-race
Racing Post's winning trio of Ed Whitaker Photographer of the Year (left) Tom Kerr (center) Racing Writer of the Year and Patrick McCann with Racing Photograph of the YearThe Derby Awards 5.12.16Pic Dan Abraham-racingfotos.com HWPA AWARDS

Edward Whitaker chasing unprecedented eighth photographer of the year title
bet365 are seeking to have struck out part of a £1 million action brought by student Megan McCann COURT HEARING

Legal challenge in £1 million bet365 case will not be considered until next year
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Videos & Postcasts

Australian Cameron Smith has established himself this season
GOLF POSTCAST

Steve Palmer with tips on the DP WTC, RSM Classic & Australian Open
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Crowds pack the grandstands on St Patrick's Thursday at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 13, 2014 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) RACING POSTCAST

Tom Segal joins the team to preview the Cheltenham November meeting
Nicky Henderson: champion trainer has some enviable firepower this term CHELTENHAM

November's Cheltenham Meeting
NEWMARKET, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Oisin Murphy riding Roaring Lion (R) win The Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket racecourse on September 30, 2017 in Newmarket, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) HORSE OF THE YEAR

John Gosden on the two horses that lit up his stable this season

2018-19 Jumps Preview

Aye Aye Charlie: looks the type to come into his own over fences
TEN TO FOLLOW

Trust O’Brien the younger to get best out of well-related Gigginstown recruit
Champions together: champion trainer Nicky Henderson salutes his Champion Chase winner Altior at Cheltenham BRITISH SCENE SETTER

Talking horses and rising forces ready for the return of the winter game
Faugheen: may try record back-to-back successes in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown IRISH SCENE SETTER

Mullins in the process of re-establishing remarkable supremacy on Irish scene
Crusing clear: Tom George’s Black Op, the mount of Noel Fehily, breezes to victory in division one of the 2m5f maiden hurdle STEPPING UP

Eleven improvers looking to scale the heights this season

2018 Flat Review

Frankie Dettori and Enable land the Breeders' Cup Turf: the jockey said: "She's amazing. She's very special"
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018

Enable, Roaring Lion and more: our experts give their best Flat season moments
Champion trainer John Gosden celebrates Roaring Lion's QEII success with Her Majesty CHAMPION TRAINERS

Patience pays off for Gosden as gems of all ages are polished to perfection
Saxon Warrior justified winter favouritism for the Guineas but failed to score again in 2018 CLASSIC CLASSICS?

Warrior fails to battle on but Lion roars loudest for class of 2018

Comment

Accelerate moves ahead of Thunder Snow and Christophe Soumillon (right) and Mendelssohn as the Breeders' Cup Classic reaches its climax JULIAN MUSCAT

Public perception a closed door on racing's attempts to influence whip debate
IRELAND'S EYE

Former jump jockey John Allen making a big impact on the Flat in Australia

 JAMES MILTON

Make it rain . . . better stationery and snacks in dream FOBT-free bookmakers

 LETTERS

Going descriptions have got to be more accurate

 RICHARD HUGHES

Passionate Godolphin team deserve to celebrate historic Melbourne Cup success

 TOM KERR

Tragic Melbourne Cup deaths threaten one of the world's great races

 BILL BARBER

Crouch resignation heaps more pressure on gambling industry

International

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Hugh Bowman talks to media after Winx had a trackwork session during Breakfast With The Best at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 24, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
AUSTRALIA

Hugh Bowman ban for Marmelo Melbourne Cup ride cut from 35 to 23 days
Barbill and John Egan pictured after winning the Tattersalls Ireland sales race at the Curragh over Irish Champions Weekend FRANCE

Drinks are on Channon and Mosse as Barbill strikes in Listed Prix Yacowlef

Talk Of The Tracks

Bridget Andrews after winning The Randox Health County Handicap HurdleCheltenham 16.3.18Pic Dan Abraham-focusonracing.com
HEREFORD TUESDAY

Andrews shines on glittering Amoola Gold on chasing debut
On the waterfront: runners head down the back at Huntingdon HUNTINGDON TUESDAY

Roll on winter: Humphrey looking to the future after frustrating summer
Cheltenham 16/03/10.William Hill Trophy Handicap Chase.Winning Jockey Paddy Aspell with the trophy LINGFIELD TUESDAY

Paddy Aspell has trip down memory lane as he ends seven-year jumps win drought
Nicky Henderson on the day it was announced he had received a LVO (Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order)Newbury 30.12.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker KEMPTON MONDAY

Epatante cut for Cheltenham glory after impressive stable debut
Vinndication (left) jumps a fence alongside Uncle Alastair in the 2m4f novice chase CARLISLE MONDAY

Kim Bailey beaming after Vinndication shines on chase debut
John 'Shark' Hanlon: handed a suspended ban THURLES MONDAY

Shark Hanlon and Rachael Blackmore extend hot streak with quickfire double
Trainer Julia Brooke with STAGS LEAP after training a double at Cartmel 23/7/18Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 SOUTHWELL MONDAY

Julia Brooke celebrates first Flat winner as Piazon lands sprint handicap

Jumps Stable Tours

Alan King on the gallops at Barbury Castle
ALAN KING

Sceau Royal backed up by 'lovely team of younger horses'
Ben Newton talks to the Barbury Castle trainer about his winter squad
Nicky Henderson: champion trainer has some enviable firepower this term NICKY HENDERSON

Rivals beware as champion trainer could have his best team ever
Nicky Henderson watches first lot at Seven Barrows NICKY HENDERSON PART 2

'Handsome Gold Present is going to win a major handicap chase any day now'
Santini at Nicky Henderson’s owners daySeven Barrows, Lambourn 23.9.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker NICKY HENDERSON PART 3

Handsome and talented: well-regarded Santini set to be a force over fences
Tom George: has two live chances in the bumper TOM GEORGE

Grade 1 novice hurdle aces Summerville Boy and Black Op promise plenty
Harry Fry: getting ready for the new season HARRY FRY

Exciting juveniles and older horses ready to lead the way
Jessica Harrington and Robbie Power will be hoping that these scenes after Sizing John's Gold Cup victory in 2017 can be repeated next March JESSICA HARRINGTON

Youth set to get its chance after a year of rebuilding at Commonstown
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In Depth

Gambling Commission chief executive Neil McArthur issued a call to action to operators
BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Gambling Commission tells operators to join a race to the top
Fred Rickaby LEST WE FORGET

Armistice centenary: racing's involvement in the Great War
Mick Winters: shares his top five favourite jockeys MY TOP FIVE

'JT McNamara was no ordinary man - he was as hard as nails'

RPSunday

John Gosden at Churchill DownsLouisville, Kentucky, 31.10.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker Big Read: JOHN GOSDEN

'Frankie would be the greatest jockey I've ever put on a horse'
MY LIFE IN HORSES

Mill Reef, Lochsong et al: Ian Balding on the horses who made his career

 STEVE PALMER

Millionaire status on hold as Haotong hell makes for savage Sunday

 ON LOCATION: BALLARAT

Welcome to The Rat: the growing training facility is a little corner of Britain

 Q&A: Lee Newman

'I'd love to meet Leonardo da Vinci, the most talented man who ever lived'

 IAN CARNABY

Claret a reminder of the China days – at a time of more poignant remembrance

 MY FAVOURITE HORSE

'He was a horse who would pull out fresh, well and look forward to his job'

 IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK

Marathon effort from ex-footballer Don Shanks to raise funds for old teammate

Irish Point-To-Point

Longhouse Music completes Derek O'Connor's treble at Lisronagh
DEREK O'CONNOR

Kaletto the highlight as six-timer equals best weekend of the season
Jamie Codd became only the second rider to reach 900 point-to-point winners with victory on Pegase Amour NEWS AND VIEWS

Codd reaches 900-winner milestone on Pegase Amour at Loughanmore
Coastal Tiep and Ben Crawford take the last on their way to victory in the open at Loughanmore RATINGS

Stand Up And Fight's victory sets the benchmark in the open division
Mister Tickle and Harley Dunne win the four-year-old maiden at Lisronagh LISRONAGH

Mister Tickle brings a smile to Shark's face as he defies fitness doubts
Angelic Moon and Lar O'Carroll jump the last to land the mares' maiden at Loughanmore LOUGHANMORE

Exciting prospect Bold Conduct makes a big impression on his way to the sales
Fearless Fracas and Garry Murphy on their way to victory in the four-year-old maiden at Ballinaboola BALLINABOOLA

Red letter day for Redbridge team starts with almighty Fracas
Wherewouldugetit and Derek O'Connor (left), with Word Has It alongside,on their way to victory at Dromahane DROMAHANE

Queally is the headline news as Whatsdastory delivers for Hartnett

More To Read

A painting by Sir Alfred Munnings of General Jack Seely on Warrior
REMEMBRANCE DAY

Armistice centenary: the war horse the Germans could not kill
The exploits of Warrior in World War I were captured by his rider Jack Seely
Michael Dickinson had the first five in the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup QUESTIONNAIRE

Obsessed by properties of waxes and polymers
1951, Mr, William Hill, the famous bookmaker in his Piccadilly office (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images) William Hill

'He began at the bottom, rose to the top and lifted the whole industry with him'
CLASSIC WRITING

David Ashforth: hole in one gets me in the mood for return to Brighton
Wolverhampton: eight-race card this evening ON LOCATION

Good times not hard to find on a weekend in Wolves
Red Rum wins the 1977 Grand National at Aintree CLASSIC WRITING

David Ashforth on the good old days when horses could talk and read
Kempton Park - 26.12.2003The Pertemps King George VI Steeplechase.Winner - No 1 Edredon Bleu - J.Culloty. STORY OF THE RACE

How bold-jumping Edredon Bleu bravely triumphed in the King George
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