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HORSE OF A LIFETIME

'He was a brilliant horse' - Tizzard confirms retirement of Thistlecrack

EXCLUSIVE

Gordon Elliott: 'I'll spend life paying for indefensible moment of madness'

SWIFT ACTION

Gordon Elliott barred from having runners in Britain while image inquiry goes on

COMMENT

Racing has been besmirched by Elliott and must now make its revulsion clear

SUPPORT FOR TRAINER

Leading owners Gigginstown stand by Gordon Elliott after 'unacceptable' photo

IHRB INVESTIGATION

Gordon Elliott admits 'shocking' photo is real and apologises

GORDON ELLIOTT

From hitting the ground running with Silver Birch to rising to the pinnacle

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Race Reports

PLUMPTON MONDAY

Maiden hurdle declared void with new stop-race procedure enforced by stewards

AYR MONDAY

£1,000 buy Ardera Cross takes earnings for Young yard to more than £70,000

PUNCHESTOWN MONDAY

Black Tears takes advantage of non-runners to take Grade 3 Quevega Hurdle

NATIONAL SPIRIT HURDLE

Brewin'upastorm readily accounts for McFabulous in Grade 2 at Fontwell

FONTWELL SUNDAY

Five on the bounce for High Up In The Air and Moore has yet to find his ceiling

NAAS SUNDAY

Cilaos may stay at home after leading Mullins charge on festival trials day

HEREFORD SUNDAY

'It's a great privilege' - Whittington notches first winner for Munir and Souede

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Previews

3.50 GOWRAN PARK

Brilliant Bachasson bids to take Red Mills Chase and career win number 15

Cheltenham Countdown

THE HOME STRAIGHT

Recalling utter bedlam as Imperial Call ends Ireland's Gold Cup drought

THE HOME STRAIGHT

Recalling utter bedlam as Imperial Call ends Ireland's Gold Cup drought

GARY & JAMIE MOORE

'Jamie's been through a lot, which is why Goshen at Wincanton was so emotional'

THE HOME STRAIGHT

Harchibald drama in Greatest Festival Races and Tom Segal's best Cheltenham bets

Cheltenham Analysis

FESTIVAL Q&A

'It's baffling Bravemansgame's not favourite' - your festival questions answered

Racing Post judges Paul Kealy and David Jennings share their shrewd advice

RACING POST RATINGS

This year's novice chase superstars are unprecedented - but are any vulnerable?

FESTIVAL FILES

Brilliant Betfair Hurdle winner Soaring Glory can add plenty to Supreme mix

FESTIVAL Q&A

'I don't love Appreciate It' - Pricewise guru Tom Segal answers your questions

FESTIVAL FILES

'A potential superstar' - Mullins has found one to spark domination of new chase

RACING POST RATINGS

Why this 20-1 shot is the right type at the right price for the Albert Bartlett

RACING POST RATINGS

Old favourite looks tremendous value to reclaim Cheltenham Gold Cup crown

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Interviews

THE BIG READ

Ruby Walsh: 'Annie Power hurt - that could have been my Frankie Dettori day'

The legendary jockey talks to David Jennings about the next chapter of his life

POPPING THE QUESTIONS

Edward O'Grady: 'It was such a shame we lost Golden Cygnet, he was sensational'

RICHARD & SIMON WHITAKER

'I can't wait to take over' - all change after 45 years of survival and success

THE BIG READ

Jonjo O'Neill: 'He won and I was a hero but if I'd come off I was finished'

Insight

BLACK MARKET RISKS

Why Asian crime gangs are a growing threat to racing's integrity

Leading expert Martin Purbrick warns of a serious integrity issue in the sport

BETTING WORLD

Problem gambling rates in decline as significant affordability response revealed

THE MONDAY JURY

'Ireland will have a field day at Cheltenham' - Nicky Richards joins the panel

PICTURES OF THE MONTH

The best racing pictures in Britain and Ireland from January and February

MAGIC TV MOMENTS

'The clip shouldn't have even gone out as I was only keeping the lads amused'

FANS' FAVOURITES

'He's a Grade 1 Mad Moose' - and that's his owner speaking!

BATTLE IN THE SKIES

Drone wars above Cheltenham as in-running punters fight for advantage

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Comment

LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Mystery surrounds Peter Savill's 'Pro Racing' plan to restructure the sport

ANOTHER VIEW

Nothing against big guns but I'll be rooting for the small guys at Cheltenham

LETTERS

Racing's David fought off Goliaths with great modesty

DAVID JENNINGS

Missing, please help: where are Britain's good chasers after Ascot anti-climax?

ANOTHER VIEW

Who needs a chocolate when there is a treat like this to look forward to?

MELROSE ON BETTING

Finding the value does not mean a thing unless you get the staking right

POSTCARD FROM PARIS

French Classic entries hint at an American Pharoah bound for Epsom (or Paris)

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International

AUSTRALIA

'I can't believe it's just happened' - jockey in shock after 300-1 Guineas win

MEYDAN THURSDAY

Guineas hope Master Of The Seas sunk by Godolphin stablemate Naval Crown

USA

Historic Arlington Park could close this year as owners put track up for sale

BETTING GUIDE

All the important punting details you need for the Dubai Carnival

GODOLPHIN STABLE TOUR

Saeed bin Suroor and Charlie Appleby unveil their power-packed Dubai teams

Cheltenham Stable Tours

BEST OF THE REST

'He's in really good form - he has to be one of the best British challengers'

PHILIP HOBBS

'He'd be our best chance of the week and I don't mind what the ground is'

DAN SKELTON

'I just have so much belief in my horse, and so does Harry'

GORDON ELLIOTT

'I wouldn't swap him for anything - he's not fancy but he's a good horse'

WILLIE MULLINS

'He's going to carry a lot of Irish hopes going to Cheltenham - including mine'

HENRY DE BROMHEAD

'She's in mighty form and nothing surprises me with her because she is so good'

COLIN TIZZARD

'He's got a massive day in him and is getting better as we step him up in trip'

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Racing Explained

NEW TO RACING

The Racing Post essential beginner's guide to racing

IN THE MONEY?

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

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?

KINGS OF CASH

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

MAKING YOUR DEBUT

David Ashforth's top tips for first-time racegoers

PUNTING PEARLS

Ace tipster Paul Kealy reveals his golden rules for betting

Jumps Stable Tours

Oliver Greenall

'This season we have really done well with 23 wins already'

John O'Hara talks to an up-and-coming trainer

Oliver Sherwood

'I love this horse - he could be a Grand National horse next year'

Henry De Bromhead

'She looks stronger than ever and her recent work has been very good'

Ben Pauling

'He could be very interesting in the Betfair Hurdle'

NEIL KING

'I really feel he could be something quite special, so keep an eye out for him'

REBECCA MENZIES

'If he continues to improve we'll have some lovely targets to look at'

EVAN WILLIAMS

'He has a huge chance of winning the Welsh National - he's well in'

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Best of Members' Club

THE BIG READ

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

THE BIG READ

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

THE BIG READ

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

THE BIG READ

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

FRANKEL'S DEBUT

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

THE BIG READ

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

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

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

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