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Racecourse Tragedy

The team leader of the Racetech stalls handlers at Newbury, Arnie Jones (centre,black tie) leads a minutes silence in honour of the memory of Steve Yarborough, the stalls handler who died at Haydock on FridayNewbury 22.7.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker
REMEMBERING STEPHEN

Band of brothers pay sombre tribute to a family member lost
Lee Mottershead reports from Newbury on a mournful day
Stephen Yarborough STEPHEN YARBOROUGH

Haydock and RaceTech await completion of stalls investigation
Racecourse Stall Team joined by jockeys, valets, BHA Starters and officials join together with with the Haydock Park Staff at the winning post to remember STEPHEN YARBOROUGH - Haydock Park 22/7/17Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 HAYDOCK REACTION

'We're determined to continue, though some of them couldn't face it'
The police arrived at the scene at Haydock SPORT IN SHOCK

Racing stunned after death of stalls handler in Haydock incident
Stephen Yarborough UNITED IN GRIEF

Nick Rust among leading figures to pay tribute to Stephen Yarborough

News

Cathy Gannon - hopes to be back in action in
BOWING OUT

Gannon forced to retire after specialist rules out return to racing
Magical Memory (Frankie Dettori) wins the Hackwood StakesNewbury 22.7.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker TALKING POINTS

Saturday stories: Frankie 'good to go' and a Cheltenham contender emerges
Ulysses and Jim Crowley deny James Doyle and Barney Roy in a close finish for the Eclipse NEWMARKET GALLOPS

King George hopefuls have trainers dancing in the rain
Lisa Delany presenting Josephine Gordon with Apprentice Jockey of the Year at the Lesters SCREEN STAR

Champion apprentice Gordon features in second 'Jockey Matters' series
Permian, winner of the King Edward VII Stakes, could return to Ascot next Saturday KING GEORGE

'He nearly dropped his rider' – Ascot possible for flying Permian
The drone flies over the head of the runners in the Wolferton at Swinley BottomRoyal Ascot 20.6.15 Pic: Edward Whitaker DRONE STRIKE

Horse hit by drone in 'reckless' parade ring incident at Killarney
Stars Over The Sea in action over hurdles at Fairyhouse in April RACE-START DRAMA

Owner Brookhouse lodges appeal against decision to void race
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International

Accelerate (Victor Espinoza) breaks from the inner before making all to win the San Diego Handicap, with world champion Arrogate in the centre after exiting gate three
USA

Abject Arrogate flops at Del Mar behind Accelerate
Heartache - Adam Kirby wins from Happy Like A Fool - Ryan MooreThe Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) Royal Ascot 21/6/2017©cranhamphoto.com Prix Robert Papin

Cox thrilled with Heartache before familiar French mission
Abel Tasman (right): Kentucky Oaks winner will be a hot favourite for the Coaching Club American Oaks in which she renews rivalry with Daddys Lil Darling (left) USA

Kentucky Oaks heroine Abel Tasman heads Sunday cast list
Khalid Abdullah's superstar Arrogate is back in action this weekend USA SATURDAY

World champion Arrogate returns to action at Del Mar
Jean-Claude Rouget has the Irish Champion and the Arc in view for dual Classic winner Brametot ALLEZ FRANCE

The Arc: will it be the French boys who stand up to Enable?

RP Sunday

Frankie Dettori on the Devil’s DykeNewmarket 14.7.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker BIG READ: FRANKIE DETTORI

Still the face of racing and with yet another superstar at his side
STEVE PALMER

Wimbledon winnings blowing away on the Birkdale breeze

 ON LOCATION

Long night's journey into day as Grand Prix track casts stormy spell

 TEN THINGS

Faint hearts, fussy eaters and Bing sings

 SCOUTING REPORT

'He's top class – the scary thing is he can only get better'

 MY MENTOR

'Charlie was riding Istabraq and living next door – magic'

 GERALD MOSSE Q&A

'My biggest fear? Stopping my career too early. This is my life'

 SURF & TURF

There are ways to help the outside world come in from the cold

 STORY OF THE HORSE

Oriental Fox: Ascot double hero still going strong at age of nine

 WHY I'M A RACING FAN

Third generation racing fan whose love of it stems from superstars

 PETER THOMAS

Is Claudia Winkleman really worth more than Derek Thompson?

 GOOD NEWS WEEK

Racing and polo join forces for charity match in aid of injured jockeys

Talk of the Tracks

Bengali Boys (Barry McHugh) wins the Super Sprint for trainer Richard FaheyNewbury 22.7.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker
SUPER SPRINT

Brilliant Bengali Boys gives Fahey more juvenile-race success
Magical Memory - Frankie Dettori winners lead inThe bet365 Hackwood Stakes (Group 3) Newbury 22.7.17©cranhamphoto.com NEWBURY SATURDAY

Smooth Hackwood win confirms Memory ready for Group 1
George Wood celebrates his first win at Listed level NEWMARKET SATURDAY

Listed win is God Given for Wood as apprentice comes of age
Alcala (Sam Twiston-Davies), left, although a bit low at the last proves too strong for Wadsworth Court MARKET RASEN SATURDAY

Galway beckons for Plate winner Alcala
Charlotte Jones on the way to her biggest success as a jockey on Altruism CARTMEL SATURDAY

Good Charlotte makes it very hard to keep up with the Joneses
Attribution and JJ Slevin jumping well as they win "The Limerick GAA Chase" at Limerick - Alain Barr - 22.07.2017 LIMERICK SATURDAY

Attribution answers Slevin's urgings to see off Ballyoisin
Insayshable and connections after his victory in the conditions race at Gowran Park GOWRAN PARK SATURDAY

Big double for Oliver puts him right back in the fast lane
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Sunday Action

Stone Of Folca (Luke Morris) wins the DashEpsom 2.6.12 Pic:Edward Whitaker
REDCAR COMEBACK

Speed machine: sprint record-holder Stone Of Folca returns to action
Andy Slattery: can take the feature race at Listowel with the mud-loving Jose Echegaray 3.25 FAIRYHOUSE

Super Sabor searching for July hat-trick for Andy Slattery
Mattie Batchelor: rider has been working at Royal Ascot this week LES LANDES

Jersey king Batchelor faces Channel Islands star in Derby
RP WEATHER

Sunny spells and heavy downpours in store for Sunday

Duels on the Downs

To-Agori-Mou (near) and Kings Lake (middle) duel for the lead in the 1981 Sussex Stakes KINGS LAKE v TO-AGORI-MOU

Dispute and drama – the great Sussex epic that had everything
FRANKEL v CANFORD CLIFFS

Controlled explosion from Frankel was no more than Sir Henry expected

 DOUBLE TROUBLE

Brothers who turned Glorious Goodwood into a family feud

 OUIJA BOARD v GOLDRUN

Ouija Board edges Goldrun in Nassau thriller

 MARLING v SELKIRK

Sheer force of will prevails in epic battle of sexes

Comment

Karl Burke: 'I have been a trainer who tries to support apprentices with rides, tuition and lifestyle advice'
LETTERS

Mottershead presented a very one-sided view over apprentices
Harry Angel - Adam Kirby wins from Limato - Harry Bentley and Caravaggio - Ryan Moore The Darley July Cup Newmarket 15/7/2017©cranhamphoto.com RICHARD HUGHES

The draw bias was confusing but no doubt about the best horse
Freddy Tylicki: hitting the gym with Hayley Turner FREDDY TYLICKI

Building up my strength with a little help from Hayley Turner
From pillar to post: Ryan Moore gets his fractions spot-on aboard Highland Reel as the well-backed 13-8 favourite wins the King George from the front at Ascot TOM KERR

The curious case of the unfashionable midsummer championship
Asking and Ana O'Brien winning the 7f fillies handicap.The Curragh.Photo: Patrick McCann 01.07.2017 RICHARD FORRISTAL

Collective relief at such serious injuries illustrates inherent dangers
Bunbury climax: a great shot of July Cup day at Newmarket as runners reach the final furlong in the Bunbury Cup STEVE DENNIS

A tale of two Saturdays – one super, one sorry. Which is the problem?
Southwell: floodlight pylons could join electricity pylons in the skyline BILL BARBER

Southwell floodlight move may prove illuminating
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In Depth

Double: Russell
MY TOP FIVE

'He's a phenomenal talent, the greatest player I've seen'
Top jockey on his hurling heroes ahead of Hurling For Cancer day
Above The Rest (3rd right) gives jockey Clifford Lee his biggest win when landing the Bunbury CupNewmarket 15.7.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker PYMAN'S THEORIES

You're hired – when to side with horses ridden by apprentices
Eyes on the prize : Expert Eye and Sir Michael Stoute's dog Duke at the top of Long Hill juveniles to follow

Stoute's Newbury winner definitely one to keep an Eye on
Bargain buy Geological: "When they cost that much, you expect them to be missing a leg or something," says trainer Damian English Special Report

Irish racing takes on crucial battle to attract and keep owners
Change Of Velocity (second right) should improve a great deal for his Curragh debut DARK HORSES

Imposing Velocity set to fly for Bolger after eyecatching debut
Dan Skelton: flying start with a phenomenal 25 winners in May SUMMER JUMPS FOCUS

Sizzling Skelton setting hot pace through early season
Punters were out in force on the first Classic day of the season BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Donoughue: SP remains a trusted medium for punters

Flat Stable Tours

Centre of attention: Aidan O'Brien addresses his vast team of work riders
AIDAN O'BRIEN PART 1

Churchill the head of state for all-conquering Ballydoyle
The legendary trainer talks Tony O'Hehir through his star-studded team
Churchill: star colt landed another big win AIDAN O'BRIEN PART 2

‘He's as physically imposing a colt as we’ve had at Ballydoyle’
2 year olds AIDAN O'BRIEN PART 3

‘The Guineas has long been the plan for Rhododendron’
Roger Varian: starts the season from a new yard and with a strong team ROGER VARIAN

Strength in all departments for formidable Newmarket yard
Mark Johnston: does not have the early two-year-old firepower of recent seasons MARK JOHNSTON

Promising three-year-olds to lead way for northern powerhouse
Richard Fahey: trainer has an exciting squad for the season RICHARD FAHEY

Double century the aim for prolific team strong on quality
Early morning on the gallops with Richard Hannon and his assistant Tom Ward RICHARD HANNON

Fast start could be a signal of great things to come
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