Previews

3.00 NEWBURY

Ladbrokes Trophy: trainers and jockeys on the big-race contenders at Newbury

SATURDAY SHOWSTOPPER

Expect the unexpected on a superb weekend - a home win in the Ladbrokes Trophy?

HURDLING HEROES

Champion pretenders get chance to stake claim to imperious Honeysuckle's crown

THE SATURDAY JURY

'I'm all over Eklat De Rire, I thought he had a chance of beating Monkfish'

1.15 NEWBURY

Killer Clown could have the last laugh for Emma Lavelle against McManus trio

2.05 NEWCASTLE

Sandy Thomson looks to stable star as he seeks Rehearsal Chase repeat

2.25 NEWBURY

'There'll be no excuses' - Jonjo O'Neill on hot favourite Soaring Glory

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Latest

WEATHER WATCH

High winds and rain cause concern for Newcastle's Fighting Fifth fixture

IN THE KNOW

Watch: Ladbrokes Trophy preview show with top tipsters Tom Segal and Paul Kealy

GET YOUR EYE IN

One trainer, one jockey, one horse and one race to watch on Saturday

WHAT A SHOUT

'Those clowns that write silly things can eat their hats!' - Nicky Henderson

RACING POSTCAST

Listen: Ladbrokes Trophy preview | ITV Racing tips | Racing Postcast

CAREER MILESTONE

'I've been doing it long enough' - Gary Moore reaches 1,000 winners over jumps

HORSE MOVEMENT

International group calls for cut in red tape as thoroughbred movements halve

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Race Reports

NEWBURY FRIDAY

Jonbon dazzles on hurdles debut as layers make him Supreme Novices' favourite

LONG DISTANCE HURDLE

Thomas Darby unveils his talent to stamp himself a Stayers' Hurdle contender

LINGFIELD FRIDAY

'I enjoy it more now, I'd just like the prize-money to have changed since 1987!'

DONCASTER FRIDAY

'It's been amazing' - Ben Bromley continues fine form aboard Ginger Du Val

LINGFIELD THURSDAY

Andy Irvine ends 220-day barren spell as Dream Du Grand Val lands gamble

THURLES THURSDAY

Long-absent Braganza proves surprise packet as Willie Mullins saddles a treble

TAUNTON THURSDAY

'He'll be something to be reckoned with' - Roque It impresses on chasing debut

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International

JAPAN

Aidan O'Brien double-handed in Japan Cup as Broome and Japan take on Contrail

DUBAI

Godolphin's Creative Force to have Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint as early 2022 target

FRANCE

Prize-money to return to record levels next year following PMU success

HONG KONG

Hukum to bypass Hong Kong Vase in favour of Dubai Sheema Classic challenge

JAPAN

Watch: Japanese wondermare Gran Alegria powers to farewell Mile Championship win

USA

'It's strictly a personal decision' - Peter Miller to take hiatus from training

Interviews

SEAN QUINLAN

'Sitting in that cell for 24 hours, I was thinking it was the end of my career'

Andrew Dietz catches up with the leading northern jockey

THE BIG READ

Joe Tizzard: 'There was no escape from it, you're constantly being reminded'

THE BIG READ

Frankie Dettori: 'We were on our arse. I had bills coming in and wasn't earning'

KIA JOORABCHIAN

'Maybe I don't understand the etiquette of owning a horse - but I do get upset'

THE BIG READ

Harry Skelton: 'It hurt - but you've got to take your beatings and carry on'

THE BIG READ

Oisin Murphy: 'It scared me and I haven't had a drink since. I've stopped'

Comment

DAVID JENNINGS

Nicky Henderson hasn't bottled it at all - Shishkin just isn't ready

ANOTHER VIEW

Haydock was a raceday that had it all - I still haven't come down from the high

MADDY PLAYLE

How a morning cuppa with John Francome made me question racing's accessibility

ANOTHER VIEW

British race planning is a total shambles - it's time for some common sense

RICHARD FORRISTAL

Persecuted for a crime he didn't commit: Burke's tale sums up racing's plight

POSTCARD FROM LAMBOURN

Why Featherstone might be a name to note - even for the Racing Post database

SAM HENDRY

Irish dominance shows no sign of slowing and Ladbrokes Trophy could be next

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Insight

GAVIN LYNCH

Likely weekend winner looks the one to beat for Cheltenham target at 9-2

GB POINT-TO-POINT

Jack Andrews aiming to walk tall after making the leap and turning professional

IRISH POINT-TO-POINT

Alarming collapse in number of qualified riders needs to change

ALAN KING

Right Royal weekend for Barbury at both ends of the country

FANS' FAVOURITES

Denman: 'He could pick you up and chuck you out the box or take your arm off'

RACING TO SCHOOL

'It can transform kids' lives' - the charity inspiring children through horses

BETTING WORLD

BoyleSports chief Mark Kemp outlines vision to turn bookmaker into global player

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Jumps Stable Tours

STABLE TOUR EXTRA

'He did everything wrong and still won, which is a sign of a good horse'

A round-up from Britain and Ireland in the last of our jumps stable tours

GAVIN CROMWELL

'He has plenty of gears, travels well and jumps exceptionally - he's exciting'

JONJO O'NEILL

'Chasing is his game and we'll see how high he can go'

DAVID PIPE

'He's a beast of a horse - he's got the form and we have high hopes for him'

DAN SKELTON

'You can see he's very good and big things await him'

GORDON ELLIOTT A-F

'We're rebuilding bigger and better - we have lots of lovely young horses'

GORDON ELLIOTT G-O

'He has a proper engine - he may even be a Supreme contender come Cheltenham'

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Safer Gambling

INTERVIEW

Peter Shilton: 'I've lost millions but I hope to help the next generation'

SUNDAY REVIEW

Paul Merson: in the first lockdown last year I lost our deposit to buy a house

HARSH REALITIES

It's not just bookies who have to be responsible - gamblers also need to be

ANDREW RHODES

'We still see far too many extreme cases' - Gambling Commission chief speaks out

MARK LANGDON

We can all learn how to be a better friend to a fellow bettor in need

TRACKING PUNTERS AT RISK

'People suffering harm can sound very confident they don't have a problem'

ON THE FRONT LINE

'If a customer started betting £200 each-way you'd say, that's not like you'

ANOTHER VIEW

Why all punters should be paying attention to Safer Gambling Week

DAN CHILDS

Be honest with yourself and record all your bets to help stay in control

The Big Jump Off

CONTENTS

Missed The Big Jump Off? How to buy a copy and quick links to all of the content

UNDER STARTER'S ORDERS

Ed Chamberlin: 'Jump racing pulls at the heartstrings like nothing else I know'

PRICEWISE

'He is massively overpriced' - Tom Segal provides three ante-post jumps tips

PAUL KEALY

'I doubt there's a better bet this side of new year' - expert ante-post advice

PATRICK MULLINS

'They are as exciting as any horse we've had here - it's what everyone wants'

SPECIAL REPORT

What comes around goes around - it's just a matter of when for the Brits

UPPING THE ANTE

'He has everything' - David Jennings and Gavin Lynch answer your questions

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Best of Members' Club

THE BIG READ

Aidan O'Brien: 'Drug talk must stop - don't tear apart the sport with no facts'

EXCLUSIVE

Gordon Elliott: 'I'm sorry for what I did. A chance to move on is all I'm after'

THE BIG READ

Ryan Moore: 'I try not to offend anyone but for me it's always about the horses'

LEONNA MAYOR

'People have no idea what my life has been like - I've no reason to be ashamed'

SPECIAL REPORT

Why racing is at war over the fixture list - and it could even go to court

DAVID EVANS

'I really liked it but if I'd kept on smoking and drinking I'd be dead by now'

JAMIE SPENCER

'If you don't like the way I ride, don't bet on me or don't book me for a ride'

THE BIG READ

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

THE BIG READ

'We can't rely on these huge benefactors' - British racing's ticking time bomb

THE BIG READ

Sir Mark Prescott: 'I was completely stitched up - it was a bitter experience'

THE BIG READ

'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'

THE BIG READ

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

THE BIG READ

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

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

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

Racing Explained

NEW TO RACING

The Racing Post essential beginner's guide to horse 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

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Betting Masterclasses

TIME-BASED BETTING

James Willoughby on why speed is of the essence when rating horses

BETTING ON COURSE

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

BETTING WITH STATISTICS

A winning system: using data to your advantage in the battle with the bookies

EXCHANGE BETTING

Still great value on the exchanges - you just might have to work a bit harder

FORM AND RACE-READING

Why there's never been a better time to be a serious student of the form book

THE PROFESSIONAL PUNTER

Betting for a living: a pro punter's insight on how to make gambling pay

WHAT NOT TO DO

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

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