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Monday, 19 April, 2021

Lorna Brooke inaugral running of the Today FM Ladies Handicap Chase when partnering Moonlone Lane to victory Fairyhouse Photo: Patrick McCann 18.11.2015

'She was so passionate' - amateur jockey Lorna Brooke dies after fall

Lorna Brooke inaugral running of the Today FM Ladies Handicap Chase when partnering Moonlone Lane to victory Fairyhouse Photo: Patrick McCann 18.11.2015

Lorna Brooke: a talented amateur who travelled far and wide pursuing her passion

Lorna Brooke wins the inaugral running of the Today FM Ladies Handicap Chase when partnering Moonlone Lane to victory Fairyhouse Photo: Patrick McCann 18.11.2015

How Lorna Brooke beat some giants of the game at Fairyhouse

Lorna Brooke wins the inaugral running of the Today FM Ladies Handicap Chase when partnering Moonlone Lane to victory Fairyhouse Photo: Patrick McCann 18.11.2015

Remember her joy but be reminded of the dangers as we mourn Lorna Brooke

Paul Nicholls sports a big smile on the gallops at Manor Farm Stables

LANDMARK CAMPAIGN

Paul Nicholls equals his best ever tally with 171st winner of a stunning season

Cause Of Causes wins the 2017 Cross Country Chase under Jamie Codd to record his third Cheltenham Festival success

FESTIVAL LEGEND

'Unbelievable' three-time Cheltenham Festival winner Cause Of Causes dies at 13

ESHER, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Nico de Boinville riding Altior clear the last to win The bet365 Clebration Steeple Chase at Sandown Park on April 27, 2019 in Esher, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Nicky Henderson looking forward to taking wraps off Altior in Celebration Chase

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Uncle Bryn wins on his debut at Kempton last September

'We've had this in mind for some time' - Gosden aims for another Blue Riband win

DRAGON BONES (Harry Skelton) wins at HEXHAM 19/4/21Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723

Bookies suspend title race betting as double puts Harry Skelton eight clear

Cam Hardie: had an eventful weekend

PONTEFRACT MONDAY

How Mondammej went from a 'ticking time bomb' to 'absolutely pitch perfect'

Save A Forest (Callum Shepherd) beats Invite (Oisin Murphy) in the 1m 2f fillies handicapWindsor 19.4.21 Pic: Edward Whitaker/ Racing Post

'She's on the up' - Oaks could be on the agenda for Save A Forest says Shepherd

Winter Fog and James Murphy (far) jump the last alongside 1-5 favourite Captain Kangaroo before winning the 2m3f maiden hurdle at Limerick

LIMERICK MONDAY

Horse banned for not running on its merits beats Mullins-trained 1-5 favourite

Mighty Thunder: winner of the 2021 Scottish Grand National

SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL

'Amazing' result for Russell as trainer keeps prize at home with Mighty Thunder

Blair Campbell with Mighty Thunder after winning the Edinburgh National

LEE MOTTERSHEAD

'It's tough - I've missed what would have been the biggest win of my career'

FINISHING POSITIONS

2021 Scottish Grand National result: where your horse finished and who won

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Classic pictures look reassuringly familiar after fascinating trials

St Mark's Basilica (Frankie Dettori) gets the better of stablemate Wembley (left) to land the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket in October last year

Please run him, Aidan. Don't remind me why I gave up ante-post betting

LEE MOTTERSHEAD

From 33-1 to 7-4: Santa Barbara is a strange but fascinating Guineas gamble

Regal Flow, ridden by Sean Houlihan, wins the Midland National

It has been a pleasure owning Jack and was so much fun

'She was fifth in a deplorable maiden, Henry - you're talking utter nonsense'

The scenes on Warren Hill at the Henry Cecil Newmarket Open Weekend in 2019

POSTCARD FROM NEWMARKET

We're back in business as town prepares to open its doors once again

melrose on betting

British prize-money is shocking - but it's not why we're failing so badly

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'They're a bunch of idiots' - Charlie Mann as outspoken as ever as he bows out

James Burn catches up with the famously forthright trainer upon his retirement

Champion jockey contenders Harry Skelton (left) and Brian Hughes at Cheltenham 14.4.21Pic: Edward Whitaker

INSIDE THE TITLE RACE

'I always feel I've stuff to prove' - a day with Brian Hughes and Harry Skelton

Listen: champion jockey Oisin Murphy always has plenty to say and isn't afraid to say it

Oisin Murphy: 'I didn't really feel like I deserved to feel as bad as I did'

Trevor Hemmings: the cloth cap billionaire with the Aintree dream

TREVOR HEMMINGS

'My life is about winning - and I would love to win the National again'

Just Champion: the winning jockey recalls his 1981 Grand National heroics in front of a Philip Blacker statue of the event

From death's door to National glory: Bob Champion and racing's greatest miracle

2006 Grand National Race at Aintree Niall Madden and Numbersixvalverde celebrate after winning the Grand NationalApril 2006

POPPING THE QUESTIONS

'I'll always be considered as Niall Madden, the Grand National-winning jockey'

Henry de Bromhead with the Cheltenham Gold CupCheltenham 19.3.21 Pic: Edward Whitaker/Racing Post

HENRY DE BROMHEAD

'The Gold Cup is in my kitchen - what on earth is that doing there? It's mad'

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'We're extremely excited about what the future might hold for her'

Brian Sheerin speaks to Joseph O'Brien about his Classic aspirations and more

'He'll go for the Dante and the Derby - and I think he'll be underestimated'

'She'll take a lot of beating this weekend - and will run well in the Guineas'

'She'll probably go for an Oaks trial and could be quite special'

'His stride is unbelievably long and when he opens up, he cuts horses down fast'

West Ham manager David Moyes looks on as Ryan Fredericks takes a throw in

Gambling advertising rules to tighten amid warnings of swing in 'moral pendulum'

High Definition and Seamie Heffernan wins the Beresford Stakes (Group 2).The Curragh Racecourse.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 26.09.2020

THE MONDAY JURY

'I think he's the kind of horse who could make others look insignificant'

EPSOM, ENGLAND - JUNE 06: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh watches the racing from the Royal box as he attends the Investec Derby festival at Epsom Racecourse on June 6, 2015 in Epsom, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

How Prince Philip was instrumental in shaping the career of a training legend

Worrying response to auction races for four-year-olds

IRISH POINT-TO-POINT

Worrying response to auction races but too soon to make any sweeping judgements

FANS' FAVOURITES

Ryalux: a Scottish National star still going strong at the age of 28

'Ideal candidate' in good form for Scottish Grand National bid

'She's got bigger balls than any of the boys' - the making of Rachael Blackmore

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Co-trainer Pia Brandt returns with the imposing Policy Of Truth and Maxime Guyon after success in the G3 Prix de Fontainebleau at Longchamp

Policy Of Truth a big player for French Guineas in more ways than one

JAPANESE 2,000 GUINEAS

Euphoria for Efforia team as colt retains undefeated record with Classic glory

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Tom Marquand on Addeybb wins race 8 the Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakesduring day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 17, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

'It's been incredible' - Tom Marquand and Addeybb strike again in Australia

Amer Abdulaziz of Phoenix Thoroughbreds takes a photo of his daughter with Frankie Dettori ahead of the Darley Prix Morny.Deauville.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 19.08.2018

Phoenix has prize-money frozen by Racing NSW and Racing Victoria

The Racing Post essential beginner's guide to horse racing

Billesdon Brook and owners The Pall Mall partnership

How much do owners make? Or lose, as the case may be

Middleham trainer and registered pilot Mark Johnston with his Cessna aeroplane

Rich, poor or somewhere in between: how much does a trainer really earn?

Flat jockeys earn £120.66 per ride - but how much of that reaches their pocket?

So, how much does a jockey really earn?

Frankie Dettori celebrates a historic victory on Enable at last year's Breeders' Cup

The rich list: which jockeys have earned the most money?

Racegoers cheer at the start of the Triumph hurdleCheltenham 17.3.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker

MAKING YOUR DEBUT

David Ashforth's top tips for first-time racegoers

Barshiba: impressive winner of the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock

Ace tipster Paul Kealy reveals his golden rules for betting

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Legendary racehorse trainer Mick Easterby outside his farmhouse at New House Farm in Sheriff Hutton near York Pic: Edward Whitaker 30.6.20

'I'm a legend, you see' - read our 2020 interview as Mick reaches a big landmark

'I threw myself down and cried my eyes out' - inside the mind of AP McCoy

MICHAEL AND EDDIE O'LEARY

'It's as close as fat old middle-aged men get to playing in the Premier League'

FROM THE VAULTS

Meet Denise Coates, the business phenomenon behind bet365

'I did feel I'd had enough of it all' - inside the mind of Paul Nicholls

'I should have been banned for life' - Nicky Henderson opens up to Alastair Down

Mark Johnston: 'But for Charlie, I might think it was time to pack up and run'

Derek Thompson: I don't know why I did it but now people say I'm Alan Partridge

Nick Luck: 'I said then I could die a happy man. And weeks later I nearly did'

WILLIAM WOODHAMS

Britain's most exclusive bookmaker on why other firms are getting it so wrong

FRANKEL'S DEBUT

'I had a lot of money on Frankel that night - I just couldn't see him beaten'

SECRETS OF RACING

'I've been through five bank accounts in ten years' - the life of a pro punter

FRANCESCA CUMANI

'It wasn't a natural fit - I'm not somebody who likes to be centre of attention'

BETS THAT CHANGED HISTORY

'You notice the bets, see they're linked and soon work out it's Barney Curley'

THE BETFAIR FORUM

Pro punters, hapless tipsters and wind-ups: an oral history of the Betfair forum

'It's nice to be popular. It's better than having stones thrown at me, anyway'

The 73-year-old jockey: how one incredible man fought tyranny, time and the mob

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

Jenny Pitman: the pioneer who revolutionised her sport and smacked Jamie Osborne

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

Richard Dunwoody: no need to pity the man ripped away from a sport he changed

'I had one owner who was homophobic - he moved five horses but I won't grovel'

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

Ryan Moore: examining the two faces of the world's number-one jockey

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