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Monday, 17 December, 2018

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SHOCK REDUCTION

Arc to slash prize-money over concerns about impact of FOBT curbs
FOBTs: one estimate suggests that 3,700 out of 5,500 shops will close over five years with a £2 maximum stake COMMENT

Cut shows racing will soon be feeling the icy blast of post-FOBT fallout
The 17 year old Victory Gunner (Michael Nolan) takes an early fence in the 3m handicap chaseLingfield 16.2.15 Pic: Edward Whitaker TRIBUTES TO A STALWART

Golden oldie Victory Gunner dies peacefully at the Welsh farm where he was born
Ilikedwayurthinkin and Mark Walsh jumps the last in fifth in the 2m Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Saturday FAIRYHOUSE

Irish regulator says that the run of Ilikedwayurthinkin will not be reviewed
DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 03: Paul Townend riding Footpad (R) on their way to winning The Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novices' Steeplechase at Leopardstown racecourse on February 3, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) NAMES TO NOTE

Leopardstown lovers and loathers: pointers for the Christmas festival
Jockey MITCHELL BASTYAN. SLOWING IT DOWN

Thinking smaller and learning to love it important for Bastyan, says Williams
Charlie Appleby and Sheikh Mohammed after Blue Point's Royal Ascot win HOW THEY FARED IN 2018

This was the year when Godolphin hit back against Ballydoyle
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Monday Action

Smart novice: Ok Corral, the mount of Barry Geraghty, jumps the last flight on the way to victory in the 2m5f novices’ hurdle for Nicky Henderson
THREE THINGS TO WATCH

Ok Corral in great shape ahead of re-routed chasing debut

In Depth

Owner Richard Collins, trainer Ruth Jefferson and jockey Brian Hughes celebrate Waiting Patiently's Ascot success
RUTH JEFFERSON

Malcolm's memorial becomes Ruth's poignant path to the big time
Rising star Waiting Patiently prepares for his date with destiny at Kempton
BRISTOL DE MAI (Daryl Jacob) wins The Befair Chase at HAYDOCK PARK 24/11/18 Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography PYMAN'S THEORIES

Cracking angles to improve your chances of backing festive winners
Bryony Frost and Milansbar win the Betfred Classic Chase POINT-TO-POINT FOCUS

Bumpy start in the saddle between the flags led to a career under rules
Alex Frost (left) and Eamonn Wilmott head the Alizeti Group INTERVIEW

Alizeti team have high hopes of reinvigorating the Tote in UK and beyond
Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott, the two superpowers of Irish jumps racing SPECIAL REPORT

Sweeping the board: how dominant are the elite jumps trainers and jockeys?
Gary Moore: hands-on trainer with live chance of glory at Cheltenham on Saturday INTERVIEW

Gary Moore relishing prospect of his Baron devouring the Caviar opposition
Kate Lampard of GambleAware BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Safer gambling ad campaign set for launch in the new year
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Comment

Frodon - Bryony Frost winners lead inThe Caspian Caviar Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Cheltenham 15/12/2018©cranhamphoto.com
THE MONDAY JURY

Harry Bannister, Jason Maguire and Patrick Mullins join our expert panel
Trainer Noel Williams and BoyleSports' Alan Reilly also give their views
March: On the attack – the runners for the Coral Cup drill away from the stands which could only be those of the Cheltenham Festival. A circuit to go and everything to play for LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Welfare must always be racing's main concern but there is much to celebrate
Ed Chamberlin , Francesca Cumani and Frankie Dettori made up the core of the team that brought Thursday evening's Brigadier Gerard meeting at Sandown to mainstream television for the first time LETTERS

ITV needs to do more to give sport boost it craves
Politologue - Sam Twiston-Davies wins from Charbel - David BassThe Christy 1965 Chase (Grade 2) (Class 1) Ascot 24/11/2018©cranhamphoto.com SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

King George hope Politologue looks like a Christmas cracker
Sport/ News 04122018. No repro Fee.The Horse Racing Ireland Awards 2018 took place this evening at The Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, attended by many of the industry’s leading figures. Guest of honour was Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, RICHARD FORRISTAL

Punchestown's award is due recognition of a resurgence inspired by O'Sullivan
Government has published the draft legislation that will lead to levy replacement BILL BARBER

Westminster shenanigans earn Levy Board a stay of execution
Tornado Flyer and Richie Deegan land the Grade 1 Racing Post Champion Bumper IRELAND'S EYE

Mullins star novices make big impression with flying starts at Punchestown
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RPSunday

Trainer Kayley Woolacott at the British Racing School in Newmarket 6.12.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker KAYLEY WOOLLACOTT

‘Lalor has shone so much light on bad days – he will forever be our hero’
Q&A: HARRY DERHAM

'My ultimate dream is to be a successful jumps trainer in my own right'

 STEVE PALMER

Savage shootout sparks confidence crisis and mortgage meddling

 TEN THINGS

King Kauto the undoubted star of the French influx of jumpers

 MY MENTOR

'I struggled to get rides as an amateur but Enda always encouraged me'

 GOOD NEWS WEEK

Stable staff set for Boxing Day feast thanks to Fitzdares

 SUNDAY REVIEW

Reflections on a year's action compiled with meticulous care

 RACING FOUNDATION

Spending it wisely: charity laying the foundation for racing's future prosperity

Big-Race Reports

Easy Game (right) and Ruby Walsh jump the last with stablemate Getareason
SMART PERFORMANCE

Cheltenham under consideration after Easy Game wins Navan Novice Hurdle
Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies with top hurdler The New One FAREWELL TO A HERO

Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies pay tribute after retirement of The New One
BRAIN POWER (Black & White) ridden by Nico de Boinville wins at Cheltenham 15/12/18Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography BACK WITH A BANG

Henderson praises Buckley's Brain Power as owner's decision proves inspired
FRODON Ridden by Bryony Frost wins at Cheltenham 15/12/18Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 HANDICAP HERO

Fantastic Frodon and Frost bag the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup at Cheltenham
Frodon - Bryony Frost winners lead inThe Caspian Caviar Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Cheltenham 15/12/2018©cranhamphoto.com Alastair Down

Perfect couple Frost and Frodon add warmth on a day for the die-hards
The New One (far side) just holds on in a thrilling finish in the Aintree Hurdle BEST MOMENTS

Five of the finest: The New One's most memorable performances

Talk Of The Tracks

Envoi Allen: the unbeaten son of Muhtathir fetched £400,000 at Cheltenham in April
NAVAN SUNDAY

Expensive purchase Allen starting to justify price tag with stylish bumper win
Isaacstown Lad: returns from a six-month break to land the feature CARLISLE SUNDAY

Relentless Richards extends hot spell with returning Isaacstown Lad
David Pipe, fighting back after worst season of his career SOUTHWELL SUNDAY

Pipe flying in the East Midlands as Umbrigado extends unbeaten run
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Tom Scudamore riding Rockpoint (orange) clear the last to win The Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse on December 15, 2018 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) Cheltenham SATURDAY

Rockpoint breaks his duck to enter Albert Bartlett picture for Colin Tizzard
ROCKY'S TREASURE with D Bass wins Bet365 December Novice Chase at Doncaster 15-12-18. DONCASTER SATURDAY

Rocky's looks a treasure over fences as he breaks track record
Dunvegan and Paul Townend land the 2m4f maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse for Pat Fahy FAIRYHOUSE SATURDAY

Impressive Dunvegan rounds off a good week for Fahy
STARGAZER (Robert Winston) wins at NEWCASTLE 15/12/18 Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 NEWCASTLE SATURDAY

Kirby's Stargazer books place at all-weather finals after straightforward succes
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International

Ralph Beckett: not getting carried away despite Mesquite's victory
FRANCE

Viva De Vega: Beckett strikes in Listed contest to cap memorable year for owners
Admire Mars wins the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes at Hanshin JAPAN

Admire Mars powers to Asahi Hai Futurity win to extend unbeaten record
SOUTH AFRICA

Soqrat gives Mike de Kock his fifth Cape Guineas at Kenilworth

More To Read

Martin Pipe and Peter Scudamore changed the face of jump racing
GREAT RACING PARTNERSHIPS

The record-breaking feats of Martin Pipe and Peter Scudamore
A double act who took the racing world by storm
Hawthorne Glen with Albert Davison after winning at Folkestone GREAT RACING COUPS

Master plotter Albert Davison ensured Irish betting shops took a bashing
Barry Hills: saddled more than 3,000 winners and created a famous racing dynasty BETTING ADVICE

Barry Hills: my golden rules for successful punting
Desert Orchid is locked in an epic duel with Panto Prince for the 1989 Victor Chandler Chase RACING LEGEND

We look back on the dashing career of Desert Orchid
Destriero - P.McWilliams winners ofThe Supreme Novices' HurdleCheltenham 12/3/1991.©cranhamphoto.com GREAT RACING COUPS

The day Noel Furlong won a pile at Cheltenham with 'certainty' Destriero
Total Recall (Paul Townend,10) wins the Ladbrokes Trophy beating WhisperNewbury 2.12.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker Ladbrokes Trophy

Total Recall delivers first victory in Newbury showpiece for Willie Mullins
Michael snr (left) and Peter: “Both enjoyed illustrious careers, one being more noted for quality and the other for overwhelming quantity” GREAT RACING DYNASTIES

The Scudamores: production line rolls on for family of jumps legends
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Jumps Stable Tours

Iain Jardine: targeted on social media
STABLE TOUR EXTRA

Stars aplenty across Britain and Ireland primed to land big jumps prizes
All the latest news on horses it could pay to follow in 2018-19
A delighted Gary Moore after Krugermac had won the 2m 3f NH maiden hurdleAscot 20.11.15 Pic: Edward Whitaker GARY MOORE

Dual-purpose ace well on track to break his own winning tally
Henry de Bromhead: the Knockeen-based handler has an abundance of talent to look forward to this season HENRY DE BROMHEAD

No shortage of quality as De Bromhead gears up for another exciting season
Willie Mullins oversees his string at Closutton with the big winter races fast approaching WILLIE MULLINS PART 1

Champion strong in all departments as he leads from the front
Willie Mullins with stable jockey Ruby Walsh in the yard at Closutton Willie Mullins Part 2

'Melon has come back a lot stronger and we're aiming for the Champion again'
David Pipe, fighting back after worst season of his career DAVID PIPE

Un Temps Pour Tout back in the fold with Grand National ambitions
Alan King on the gallops at Barbury Castle ALAN KING

Sceau Royal backed up by 'lovely team of younger horses'
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