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Royal Ascot Reflections

Nick Luck: a victim of his own success
AMERICAN COVERAGE

2.4 million watch royal procession as US viewers embrace Ascot
That's how it's done: Martin Dwyer savours Zhui Feng's Royal Hunt Cup success ROYAL ASCOT STORIES

Dwyer fighting the forces of fashion – in an Everton tracksuit
ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell, nephew of Big Orange’s trainer Michael, can’t contain his excitement after the victory ITV THOUGHTS

Chamberlin: teamwork and emotion made for a special week at Ascot
Sir Michael Stoute: could have big days to look forward to with Crystal Ocean HORSES TO FOLLOW

Keep faith with Crystal Ocean after King Edward VII third
Caravaggio wows on day four of Royal Ascot with a blistering victory in the Commonwealth Cup under Ryan Moore Monday Jury

'If Caravaggio came up against the older sprinters he'd beat them'
Breaking new ground: Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani will be at the helm as ITV Racing presents its first Royal Ascot Aims for the future

Global reach never been stronger due to enhanced TV coverage
Caravaggio wows on day four of Royal Ascot with a blistering victory in the Commonwealth Cup under Ryan Moore Betting turnover

Coronation still reigns on day four despite success of Commonwealth Cup
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News

Sioux Nation (Ryan Moore, far side) and Santry are separated by the width of the course at the end of the Norfolk Stakes
TRACK BIAS

Ascot's decision denied runners a fair chance say frustrated trainers
Frankie Dettori: treated the bank holiday crowd to a flying dismount on a rare visit to the course DETTORI INJURY

More big-race woe for Frankie as he misses Cracksman Derby ride
Midterm WEEKEND WATCH

Five horses to keep an eye out for on Saturday
Harbour Law: will miss rest of season INJURED STAR

Mongan devastated but determined after Harbour Law injury
Solar Impulse ONES TO WATCH

Tonight's racing: three horses to follow this evening
Doncaster: where the St Leger is staged CLASSIC DEAL

William Hill take over from Ladbrokes as backers of St Leger
Well done: trainer Richard Spencer congratulates DESERVED BETTER

Spencer defends Rajasinghe after Coventry hero receives low RPR
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Comment

So near yet so far: Josephine Gordon beaten a half-length on Steady Pace in the Wokingham as Daniel Tudhope celebrates his first Royal Ascot victory on Out Do NICHOLAS GODFREY

How come it's still no different for the girls at Royal Ascot?
NICHOLAS GODFREY

How come it's still no different for the girls at Royal Ascot?

 LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Ascot highlights show the use of pacemakers needs to be reviewed

 FREDDY TYLICKI

Big step along road to recovery as I get back behind the wheel

In Depth

Desert King wins from Dr Johnson and Loup Sauvage to earn Aidan O'Brien the first of his 11 Irish Derby victories
1997 IRISH DERBY

Pivotal moment in time sets the scene for the next two decades
Alan Sweetman looks back 20 years to a famous win for Aidan O'Brien
BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Betsson launches horseracing through Betsafe brand
Sarah Harrison BUSINESS BULLETIN

Watchdog says gambling firms load dice against punters
Ed Walker: great admirer of sportsmen who double up as role models MY TOP FIVE

You'd like your kids to be as successful and decent as they are

Tuesday Action

David Broad: hopeful that Little Stampy will have a big chance of winning the feature race at Ballinrobe
8.25 BALLINROBE

Stampy in 'great shape' as she bids to go one better than last year

Monday Action

Richard Hannon: trains two in the Windsor feature
7.50 WINDSOR

Hannon hopeful Mouille Point can go on again

International

Satono Crown quickens clear in impressive fashion
JAPAN

Arc dream over for Kitasan Black after disappointing defeat
Santa Anita: Award It won a claimer at the track on Saturday USA

Officials dub claimer winner 'anatomical hermaphrodite'
Pakistan Star (green hood) finishes second in the QEII Cup in April HONG KONG

Enigmatic performer Pakistan Star pulls himself up at Sha Tin

Royal Ascot Reports

The Tin Man (Tom Queally) wins the Diamond Jubilee Stakes from Tasleet and LimatoRoyal Ascot 24.6.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker DIAMOND JUBILEE STAKES

The Tin Man delivers knockout blow as Caravaggio clash awaits
DIAMOND JUBILEE STAKES

The Tin Man delivers knockout blow as Caravaggio clash awaits

 NERVOUS WAIT

Queally's relief as stewards take no action after interference

 DAD KNOWS BEST

Tom Fanshawe revels in victory after doing as his father told him

RP Sunday

King of the Commonwealth: Ballydoyle standard bearer Caravaggio (Ryan Moore) gives Godolphin the blues as he runs down Harry Angel and Blue Point to win a thrilling Commonwealth Cup ROYAL ASCOT BIG READ

Honours even as the Dubai empire strikes back
ROYAL ASCOT: IN PICTURES

A colourful week with the boys in blue battling it out and one big Orange star

 TEN THINGS

Racing around the world through the decades with royal connections

 Q AND A

'To have a winner at Royal Ascot in front of the Queen is a huge privilege'

 ON LOCATION

'Ascot is lovely - but the champagne tastes just as nice at Brighton'

 FLAT V JUMPS

Flat racing offers excitement all season – from Ascot to Brighton

 JAMES MILTON

Summer football is a nasty business but the egos are still thriving

Talk of the Tracks

Sir Michael Stoute: trainer landed a valuable double with Abingdon and Swiftsure
PONTEFRACT SUNDAY

Abingdon soothes Stoute frustration with Listed romp
Peace And Co (Daryl Jacob) makes a winning start over fences HEXHAM

Peace breaks out of losing run with smart chasing debut
Definite Future: heading for the Summer Plate after his success in the 2m4f handicap chase WORCESTER SUNDAY

Diamonds fails to sparkle as winning run comes to an end
Not A Bad Oul Day and David Simmonson make it four out of five GOWRAN PARK SUNDAY

Feane continues to get the best out of Not A Bad Oul Day
SPRING FLING Ridden by James Sullivan wins at Ayr 24/6/17Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 AYR SATURDAY

Sullivan has day to remember - and he's still browned off
A fine day for Ronan Whelan at Down Royal as Clongowes lands the Ulster Derby DOWN ROYAL SATURDAY

Clongowes Ulster Derby win a Godolphin first for Whelan
Harry Bentley: opened with two winners, adding to his double on Friday evening Newmarket SATURDAY

No Limato but Bentley makes it four in a row on July course
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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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