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HEADING EAST

Siskin aims for Breeders' Cup swansong before stud career in Japan

NOTEBOOKS OUT

'I've schooled him and he's absolutely fantastic': Adam Wedge's six to watch

LACK OF CLARITY

Owners baffled over conflicting advice about going racing in Tier 3 areas

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

All 200 betting shops set to close in South Yorkshire as Tier 3 imposed

TRADING UPDATE

William Hill warn of local lockdown effects as revenue falls in third quarter

STEPPING UP A GEAR

Six jumps stars to note from this weekend's entries at Cheltenham and Aintree

CARTIER AWARDS

Magical leads Ghaiyyath in Cartier Horse of the Year standings after Ascot third

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Previews

2.45 NEWMARKET

Act Of Wisdom chasing a hat-trick in battle of the juvenile stayers

Jumps Stable Tours

ALAN KING

'I could not have been more pleased with his winning debut - he's exciting'

HARRY WHITTINGTON

'He's transformed over the summer and jumps unbelievably well for a novice'

GORDON ELLIOTT PART ONE

'We can't wait to send him over a fence as this is what he was bought to do'

GORDON ELLIOTT PART TWO

'The National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham is made for this lad'

GORDON ELLIOTT PART THREE

'It was one of my worst decisions - but I won't make that mistake again'

International

FRANCE

Rougir underlines strength of Boussac form with Prix des Reservoirs success

HONG KONG

Graham Cunningham: Golden Sixty soars to 127 rating after smooth Trophy strike

AUSTRALIA

Mark Zahra keeps ride on Verry Elleegant for Melbourne Cup bid

FRANCE

Louisa and Philip Carberry land Grand Steeple-Chase with Docteur De Ballon

FRANCE

Paul's Saga ends L'Autonomie unbeaten run as Nabet returns to the big time

Comment

POSTCARD FROM NEWMARKET

No more spying from the bushes with work-watchers thin on the ground

PATRICK VEITCH

Less is more: the evidence to support a bloated fixture list is non-existent

BILL BARBER

An unlikely alliance is being built in response to government's muddled thinking

MARK HOLDER

The going concern about which this pro punter can hold his tongue no longer

PETER SCARGILL

Whip reform and the tricky route racing must navigate over the next year

ANOTHER VIEW

Sundays worse without ITV cameras again but racing still needs to make them work

LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Why there is absolutely nothing wrong with either soft ground or Champions Day

ANOTHER VIEW

The big beasts feel pain of defeat too when there is less cash to spread around

DAVID JENNINGS

A second wave is on its way - Nicholls domination is just around the corner

ANOTHER VIEW

Welcome return for Carlisle with future stars set to look north once again

MELROSE ON BETTING

Chasing success: eight horses to look out for over fences this winter

ANOTHER VIEW

Rigorous analysis still in demand despite the sad demise of Timeform annuals

RICHARD FORRISTAL

BHA to blame for Fillies' Mile farce as system's flaws embarrassingly exposed

Race Reports

EXETER TUESDAY

Debut delight for 18-year-old Katie Powell as she wins on her first ride

NEWCASTLE TUESDAY

Significantly dictates from the front to bring losing run to an end

YARMOUTH TUESDAY

Gamble landed! Borodin wins at 4-1 having been as big as 33-1

TIPPERARY TUESDAY

Brilliant Unexcepted shines for Mullins and Walsh as Guinness falls flat

FAIRYHOUSE TUESDAY

McConnell strikes again as Keane extends lead in jockeys' title race

GOWRAN PARK MONDAY

Keane now six clear of Foley after La Joya digs deep in fillies' maiden

PLUMPTON MONDAY

Joy for Jewell as she gets off the mark for the season with Hab Sab's victory

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Insight

BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Calls for financial sector to do more to tackle gambling-related harm

THE BIG READ

Hollie Doyle: the inside story of the breakthrough jockey’s remarkable rise

SUNDAY REVIEW

'Many books have been written about famous horses but none like this'

GB POINT-TO-POINT

Early meetings are protocol pioneers as pointing prepares for new season

IRISH POINT-TO-POINT

GAA club shutdown is reminder pointing needs to be extra vigilant

HOW I BECAME AN OWNER

How a bet with a mate at the age of 41 turned this 'porker' into an owner

SECRETS OF RACING

'Some horses aren't born to jump, like me - I was only good at the sack race'

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Interviews

ALEX FROST

'Massive steps forward' as new Tote owners reflect on first 12 months

POPPING THE QUESTIONS

Tom Scudamore: 'My first clear memory is my dad winning the Champion Hurdle'

THE BIG READ

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

POPPING THE QUESTIONS

John Francome: I loved my time with Channel 4 but I've no wish to start again

WILLIAM WOODHAMS

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

THE BIG READ

Frankie Dettori: It's been crap this year - the crowds are why I've loved France

POPPING THE QUESTIONS

Cash Asmussen: 'It's competitive and I wasn't embraced by all French riders'

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Champions Day

RACING POST RATINGS

Mud-loving Addeybb revels in testing ground to record his best rating

LEE MOTTERSHEAD

One golden couple and two perfect symbols for this sport light up Champions Day

LONG DISTANCE CUP

More Ascot glory for King as Trueshan and Doyle waltz to Long Distance Cup win

CHAMPIONS SPRINT

History maker Doyle lands first Group 1 in thrilling Champions Sprint Stakes

CHAMPION STAKES

Addeybb goes one better than last year for joyous Haggas and triumphant Marquand

QEII STAKES

'A magnificent performance' - The Revenant upsets Palace Pier to take QEII

FILLIES & MARES

Menuisier toasts first British Group 1 as Wonderful Tonight bags Fillies & Mares

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Racing After Covid

RACECOURSES

'We might be surprised about the racecourses that go - it's a precarious time'

Mark Boylan on what the future holds amid significant uncertainty

OWNERS

'It's not all doom and gloom' - the long-term future of racehorse ownership

BETTING

Hysteria and dizzying change the only certainties for an industry under fire

BLOODSTOCK

'It will recover, it's only a question of when and how many casualties'

TRAINERS

'I think we'll end up with fewer trainers than we've had for a long time'

Best of Members' Club

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'

FRANKEL'S DEBUT

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

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

THE BIG READ

Mick Easterby: 'I sold my false teeth and got £120. I'm a legend, you see'

LESTER PIGGOTT

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

THE BIG READ

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

KAYLEY WOOLLACOTT

The amazing interview that helped Lee Mottershead win Racing Writer of the Year

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

John Francome: 'Perhaps even Lester didn't have the sublime grace he had'

Mick Appleby

'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

RP Classics

HERO OF A GOLDEN AGE

Sir Henry Cecil: on the anniversary of his death we recall the legendary trainer

In a memorable 2010 interview the trainer talks to Steve Dennis

MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

'Frankie had ridden seven winners and I said we might have lost between £8-10m'

UNLUCKY PUNTS

Dave Nevison: the punter who came within a whisker of a £360,000 payday

FOLK HEROES

Sergeant Cecil: slow burner who caught fire with amazing run into history books

GREAT RACING ECCENTRICS

'If he didn't want to listen to you he suddenly wouldn't remember any English'

GREAT RACING COUPS

Albert Davison: a master plotter who ensured Irish betting shops took a bashing

SUPERSTAR JOCKEY

Ryan Moore: a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the world's greatest

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Betting Masterclasses

WHAT NOT TO DO

Punting pitfalls: four Racing Post experts on the betting habits to avoid

PROTECTING YOUR FUNDS

How safe is your money if a bookmaker goes bust?

BETTING MASTERCLASS

Secrets of Pricewise: Tom Segal on his approach to punting and being successful

ANTE-POST BETTING

Long-range punting: how to make the most of the odds on offer months in advance

HANDICAPPING

A numbers game: how to use Racing Post Ratings to improve your betting

BETTING ON COURSE

Eddie Fremantle: how to get an edge when you're at the races

TRAINER FORM

Getting to know you: how keeping track of trainers can give you a punting edge

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Racing Explained

IN THE MONEY?

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

Scott Burton looks at how much money it takes to get to the races

IN THE MONEY?

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

IN THE MONEY?

So, how much does a jockey really earn?

MAKING YOUR DEBUT

David Ashforth's top tips for first-time racegoers

PUNTING PEARLS

Ace tipster Paul Kealy reveals his golden rules for betting