Champions Day Reports

CHAMPION STAKES

Cracksman destroys Ascot rivals again to end career with stunning triumph

RACING POST RATINGS

Imperious Cracksman back to his very best with Champion rout

QEII

Brilliant Lion roars again to register fourth consecutive Group 1

BOOKMAKER VERDICT

Lah Ti Dar defeat in Fillies & Mares saves relieved layers 'tens of millions'

LONG DISTANCE CUP

Frankie makes the most of Moore move off the fence as Stradivarius stars again

LIVE AS IT HAPPENED

Cracksman shines and Lion roars: relive the action from a stunning day at Ascot

FILLIES & MARES

It's a Magical moment as Moore steers O'Brien filly to a first Group 1 success

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Sunday Action

KEMPTON

'Small fish' Sarah-Jayne Davies out to make a splash against jumps powerhouses

4.25 SEDGEFIELD

Inside track on the Durham National as Mercers Court seeks supreme four-timer

2.35 NAAS

Murtagh launches four-pronged challenge on valuable Birdcatcher

3.10 NAAS

Kestrel Prince leads Ger Lyons' team chasing big juvenile pot

Latest

SILVESTRE DE SOUSA

Champ to focus on quality over quantity next season after third title success

EVENING RACING

Three runners to note under the lights at Wolverhampton

MISSING MAN

Redvers calls for no further repeats of blunder that ruled Atzeni out of Ascot

BACKS TO THE WALL

Irish bookmakers launch nationwide campaign against doubling of betting tax

SATURDAY QUIZ

Start your weekend off with these brain teasers

GALLOPING ON

Down Royal owners 'absolutely committed' to racing continuing

NOVICES TO NOTE

Leading novice hurdler a huge price for the Racing Post Arkle

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International

BRITS ABROAD

Hannon trio chasing good prize-money on offer at San Siro

USA

Gordon Elliott sends pair to New Jersey for American Grand National

AUSTRALIA

Pat Cosgrave on cloud nine as Best Solution digs deep in Caulfield Cup

In Depth

STARS OF THE FLAT

Ascot in raptures as Johnson Houghton ace kicks off royal meeting with a bang

Lewis Porteous on horse whose big-priced victory spread great delight

STARS OF THE FLAT

Lion's roar drowns out dissent as bold Warrior comes off second best

MY TOP FIVE: BRIAN MEEHAN

'It was so emotional, I couldn't speak for 90 seconds after the race'

STARS OF THE FLAT

Laurens: a rare beauty with a sense of the dramatic who never knows when to quit

STARS OF THE FLAT

Enable: we missed her for months but the superstar filly made it worth the wait

STARS OF THE FLAT

Donnacha O'Brien: from racing royalty but doing it in his own unassuming way

STARS OF THE FLAT

Eat, sleep, win, repeat – Silvestre de Sousa's relentless march to a third crown

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Videos & Postcasts

VIDEO HUB

What does Brexit mean for the racing industry?

Comment

LETTERS

Cool on Dewhurst winner Too Darn Hot's prospects as a three-year-old

RICHARD HUGHES

Beat could help boost the bank balance on a day when upsets must be expected

RICHARD FORRISTAL

Regulator is playing with fire by failing to enforce interference rules properly

BILL BARBER

Racing facing increased chance of government intervention in welfare debate

JULIAN MUSCAT

Lloyd Webbers continue to reap rewards while dreams of others wither on the vine

GEORGE BAKER

International whip penalties represent the way forward for British racing

LEE MOTTERSHEAD

ITV deserves support as it seeks to add Sundays in Ireland to schedule

THE MONDAY JURY

Top trainers David Simcock and Tim Easterby reflect on events at Newmarket

Talk Of The Tracks

LEOPARDSTOWN SATURDAY

Weld waxes lyrical about Flavius following Trigo Stakes triumph

MARKET RASEN SATURDAY

Poetic justice in the Prelude as Royal Village caps summer campaign in style

CATTERICK SATURDAY

'Brilliant' Foolaad makes it five for 2018 to the delight of emotional Bowring

HAYDOCK FRIDAY

Veteran Confessional turns back the clock to strike on 132nd start

WINCANTON FRIDAY

Lacey loving life as Equus Amadeus strikes - just don't mention coffee

REDCAR FRIDAY

Dream start for Fahey ahead of busy weekend

FAKENHAM FRIDAY

Fearsome wipes bookies' fears of six winning favourites at Norfolk track

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RPSunday

BIG READ: IAN WILLIAMS

'It's the euphoria of the Melbourne Cup from the minute you get off the plane'

Julian Muscat talks to the trainer ahead of Magic Circle's Flemington bid

On Location

It's far from a dog's breakfast for the early risers at Henlow

Q&A: Sean Flanagan

'I would love to become a commercial pilot - it's something I enjoy'

IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK

Armed Forces raceday returns to Newbury later this month

STEVE PALMER

Deficit deepened by relentless reloading of wayward weaponry

Irish Point-To-Point

DEREK O'CONNOR

Handlers association shows value by lobbying to retain four-year-olds' schedule

MOIRA

Buck’s fizz makes him likely target at sales after ‘brilliant’ run

Loughrea

Stone breaks duck on eighth ride as Unexpected Depth catches eye

RATINGS

Electric Bin’s looks an exciting prospect for Team Doyle

NEWS AND VIEWS

Lalor and O’Sullivan rivalry on hold as series starts

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ON LOCATION

Good times not hard to find on a weekend in Wolves

Peter Thomas is pleasantly surprised by what he finds on offer

CLASSIC WRITING

David Ashforth on the good old days when horses could talk and read

STORY OF THE RACE

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

TRAINING GENIUS

Ryan Price: unique character who scaled heights in both codes

YORK TREATS

Racing greats pick their favourite Ebor festival memories

EBOR FESTIVAL

Nine things you must do when visiting the city of York

LYRIC FANTASY

'She's got the face of a model and a backside like a scullery maid’

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