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Sunday Action

Samcro: is expected to improve a lot from his Down Royal defeat in the Morgiana Hurdle 2.15 PUNCHESTOWN

Contender profiles and trainer views as Samcro bids to bounce back in Morgiana
1.50 CHELTENHAM

Kayley Woollacott unleashes exciting Lalor in Racing Post Arkle Trophy Trial

 3.00 CHELTENHAM

Punting pointers as Verdana Blue bids to overcome quick return in Greatwood

 2.25 CHELTENHAM

Champion Chase hope Sceau Royal takes top billing in classy Shloer Chase

 CHELTENHAM ROUND-UP

Future stars: on the lookout for Champion Bumper and Supreme contenders

 2.40 FONTWELL

Leighton Aspell out to work his magic on Shanroe Santos

 1.40 PUNCHESTOWN

Festival hero Blow By Blow bids for second chase win in Florida Pearl

Big-Race Reports

Baron Alco (Jamie Moore) and connections after the BetVictor Gold CupCheltenham 17.11.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker
BETVICTOR GOLD CUP

‘Best win in 30 years’ – Baron Alco thrills owner with BetVictor Gold Cup strike
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Barry Geraghty falls from Movewiththetimes at Cheltenham Racecourse on November 17, 2018 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Jockeys say it was just one of those things after big race full of loose horses
Coneygree leads Rock The Kasbah at Cheltenham VALIANT IN DEFEAT

Emotions run high as Coneygree puts in bold display on return to Cheltenham
Police officers: a deterrent for ticket touts JAMES MILTON

High Court injunction just the ticket for Cheltenham's tout clampdown

Latest

The new-style Placepot slips took longer than their predecessors to process at Cheltenham
TOTE TROUBLES

Britbet boss offers positive Placepot data amid criticism of processing time
Aidan Howard: has plenty to smile about this season with Winter Escape GIANT KILLERS

Five small stables with one big hope for the jumps season in Ireland
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Mark Walsh riding Josies Orders (green) clear the last to win The Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chaseat Cheltenham Racecourse on November 16, 2018 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) CROSS COUNTRY CHASE

Tiger's season rolls on to the festival after pleasing comeback behind Josies
Sport No repro Fee. 0512017. 2017 Horse Racing Ireland Award Winners Announced. Pictured is James Nicholson and Mike Todd from Down Royal Racecourse who won the Racecourse of the Year Award. Aidan O'Brien, who this year broke the world record for the num ROYAL IMPASSE

Down Royal negotiations still strained and most staff unlikely to transfer
Equitant (far side) and Shane Crosse gives Joseph O'Brien his 100th Flat winner of 2018 at Dundalk on Friday TRAINING SENSATION

Joseph O'Brien has his first century of Flat winners in a calendar year
The Princess Royal: welfare investment "is right and commendable" ROUND-UP

Cheltenham offers racegoers and royalty a First World War-themed afternoon
Muscled up: Franny Norton almost chose boxing over a career in the saddle MILESTONE REACHED

Franny Norton notches 100 winners in a year for the first time
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RPSunday

Bryony Frost: "I live for horses, it’s a partnership you can’t find in any other walk of life" BIG READ: BRYONY FROST

'I like to let people into my world so that they can see it through my eyes'
Q&A: DANNY COOK

'I'd scrap summer jumping - the prize-money is bad'

 STEVE PALMER

Successful pub frenzy provides perfect warm-up for super Sunday

 SUNDAY REVIEW

Goldmine of racehorse names yields rich reward for master of the craft

 GOOD NEWS WEEK

Happy ending as Harry Topper finds 'fabulous' retirement home at third attempt

Videos & Postcasts

Top hurdler: Supasundae could run in the Morgiana Hurdle
RACING POSTCAST

Paul Kealy and Tom Collins reveal their Cheltenham and Morgiana picks
The New One and Sam Twiston-Davies head for a fourth consecutive victory in the Haydock Champion Hurdle Trial CUE CARDS

Stable name? Carrots or polos? Fussy eater or overeater? Get to know The New One
Winner Altior with trainer Nicky Henderson The Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1)Cheltenham 14/03/2018©cranhamphoto.com STABLE TOURS

Nicky Henderson's stars of Seven Barrows

Talk Of The Tracks

ROCK THE KASBAH Ridden by Richard Johnson wins at Cheltenham 17/11/18Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723
CHELTENHAM SATURDAY

Hobbs eyeing his first Grand National triumph with Rock The Kasbah
Paul Townend with Laurina, who might start off at Ascot on Saturday PUNCHESTOWN SATURDAY

It's Elliott 4 Mullins 2 as Ireland's dominant duo lock out their rivals
Head and shoulders above the rest on the all-weather: Master The World, winner of the Churchill Stakes for a second year running LINGFIELD SATURDAY

Churchill double: Master The World rules the all-weather again
Harry Skelton: setting a fierce pace and no better than 13-8 for a first jockeys' championship UTTOXETER SATURDAY

Harry and Dan Skelton rule supreme as they dominate with multiple victories
KAJAKI (Brian Hughes) wins at SEDGEFIELD 21/10/18 Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 WETHERBY SATURDAY

Ryan plots dual-purpose campaign after Kajaki lands second hurdling success
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Mark Grant riding Count Meribel (red cap) clear the last to win The Steel Plate And Sections Novices' Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse on November 16, 2018 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) CHELTENHAM FRIDAY

Making it Count: Meribel thrilling in victory as owner makes trip from hospital
Weather Front scores a sixth win of 2018 NEWCASTLE FRIDAY

Fine Weather set for Cheltenham next spring as patience pays off
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Comment

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

Faugheen fit and ready for action in the Morgiana Hurdle
SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

Putting in motorway miles on freelance lane to 100 winners

 TOM KERR

This year is decent but which was the best one to be a racing fan?

 RICHARD FORRISTAL

Alternative angles for the jumps season - and not including the big guns

 BILL BARBER

Prospects brighter for Towcester but issues still need to be addressed

 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

International

Soon-to-retire Jacques Ricou is interviewed after landing the big race of the day at Auteuil, the Prix Francois de Ganay
FRANCE

Evergreen Ricou celebrates retirement announcement with stylish success
The Taj Mahal: is a brother to illustrious siblings Marvellous and Gleneagles AUSTRALIA

The Taj Mahal claims back-to-back victories in Zipping Classic

In Depth

Richie McLernon and Holywell return to the winners' enclosure after victory at the 2014 Cheltenham Festival
MY TOP FIVE

'He was my first Cheltenham winner and the first one is always special'
Leading jump jockey Richie McLernon recalls his five favourite horses
PYMAN'S THEORIES

It could be a happy weekend for Lee if Diva makes the expected improvement
Colin Tizzard: learned the ropes between the flags before turning professional POINT-TO-POINT FOCUS

A new season approaches as old faces make their mark in the professional game
Steve Harman: BHA chairman received letter from culture secretary Matt Hancock POLITICAL ANIMAL

A look back on Steve Harman's time at the BHA
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

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

Jumps Stable Tours

David Pipe, fighting back after worst season of his career
DAVID PIPE

Un Temps Pour Tout back in the fold with Grand National ambitions
Bruce Jackson on the latest news from Pond House
Alan King on the gallops at Barbury Castle ALAN KING

Sceau Royal backed up by 'lovely team of younger horses'
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
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More To Read

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

Rooster Booster: A moment of glory wanted by all but expected by none
Cheltenham Festival: latest race introduced was a novice hurdle for fillies and mares FESTIVAL COUNTDOWN

Ten things David Ashforth loves about Cheltenham
GAY FUTURE winning at Cartmel 1974 CARTMEL COUP

The fascinating tale behind the infamous Gay Future coup
A painting by Sir Alfred Munnings of General Jack Seely on Warrior REMEMBRANCE DAY

Armistice centenary: the war horse the Germans could not kill
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
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