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Royal Ascot Reflections

ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell, nephew of Big Orange’s trainer Michael, can’t contain his excitement after the victory
ITV THOUGHTS

Chamberlin: teamwork and emotion made for a special week at Ascot
Sir Michael Stoute: could have big days to look forward to with Crystal Ocean HORSES TO FOLLOW

Keep faith with Crystal Ocean after King Edward VII third
Caravaggio wows on day four of Royal Ascot with a blistering victory in the Commonwealth Cup under Ryan Moore Monday Jury

'If Caravaggio came up against the older sprinters he'd beat them'
Breaking new ground: Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani will be at the helm as ITV Racing presents its first Royal Ascot Aims for the future

Global reach never been stronger due to enhanced TV coverage
Caravaggio wows on day four of Royal Ascot with a blistering victory in the Commonwealth Cup under Ryan Moore Betting turnover

Coronation still reigns on day four despite success of Commonwealth Cup
Caravaggio wows on day four of Royal Ascot with a blistering victory in the Commonwealth Cup under Ryan Moore CARRIAGE WATCH

Order of merit: from Scat Daddy to the mother of all races
ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell, nephew of Big Orange’s trainer Michael, can’t contain his excitement after the victory QUOTES OF THE WEEK

Celebrations, recriminations and superlatives
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News

Frankie Dettori: treated the bank holiday crowd to a flying dismount on a rare visit to the course
DETTORI INJURY

More big-race woe for Frankie as he misses Cracksman Derby ride
Harbour Law: will miss rest of season INJURED STAR

Mongan devastated but determined after Harbour Law injury
Solar Impulse ONES TO WATCH

Tonight's racing: three horses to follow this evening
Doncaster: where the St Leger is staged CLASSIC DEAL

William Hill take over from Ladbrokes as backers of St Leger
Well done: trainer Richard Spencer congratulates DESERVED BETTER

Spencer defends Rajasinghe after Coventry hero receives low RPR
RP WEATHER

Mainly dry with sunny spells for Monday
Heads up, heads down: Waldgeist (red silks, nearest camera) is just denied by Brametot at Chantilly last Sunday Irish Derby

Fabre has Waldgeist primed as stage set for a champion to emerge
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Comment

Royal Ascot Tues 20 June 2017 Picture: Caroline Norris Toscanini ridden by Paul Hanagan leads Ribchester ridden by William Buick, winner, on the way to the start for The Queen Anne Stakes, the opening race of the Royal Meeting. LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Ascot highlights show the use of pacemakers needs to be reviewed
LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Ascot highlights show the use of pacemakers needs to be reviewed

 FREDDY TYLICKI

Big step along road to recovery as I get back behind the wheel

Monday Action

Richard Hannon: trains two in the Windsor feature
7.50 WINDSOR

Hannon hopeful Mouille Point can go on again
PUNCHESTOWN WED 14 OCT SEPTEMBER 2015 PICTURE: CAROLINE NORRIS PETUNA RIDDEN BY SEAN HOULIHAN WINNING THE MARES FLAT RACE 6.25 KILBEGGAN

Petuna out to follow up her Tipperary win over same distance

International

Satono Crown quickens clear in impressive fashion
JAPAN

Arc dream over for Kitasan Black after disappointing defeat
Santa Anita: Award It won a claimer at the track on Saturday USA

Officials dub claimer winner 'anatomical hermaphrodite'
Pakistan Star (green hood) finishes second in the QEII Cup in April HONG KONG

Enigmatic performer Pakistan Star pulls himself up at Sha Tin

Royal Ascot Reports

The Tin Man (Tom Queally) wins the Diamond Jubilee Stakes from Tasleet and LimatoRoyal Ascot 24.6.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker DIAMOND JUBILEE STAKES

The Tin Man delivers knockout blow as Caravaggio clash awaits
NERVOUS WAIT

Queally's relief as stewards take no action after interference

 WOKINGHAM

Guts and glory as Out Do performs winning operation

 HITTING THE CROSSBAR

Dartmouth's fourth completes frustrating week for Stoute

 DAD KNOWS BEST

Tom Fanshawe revels in victory after doing as his father told him

 QUEEN ALEXANDRA STAKES

Quick Thomas follow-up thwarted by 2015 winner Oriental Fox

 Racing Post Ratings

Diamond Jubilee hero produces career-best effort

 DIARY

Commonwealth corker helps ITV post healthy viewing figures

In Depth

Sarah Harrison
BUSINESS BULLETIN

Watchdog says gambling firms load dice against punters
Ed Walker: great admirer of sportsmen who double up as role models MY TOP FIVE

You'd like your kids to be as successful and decent as they are
Independent bookmaker George Carrigill has died at the age of 84 BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Bookmaker and greyhound trainer Carrigill remembered

RP Sunday

King of the Commonwealth: Ballydoyle standard bearer Caravaggio (Ryan Moore) gives Godolphin the blues as he runs down Harry Angel and Blue Point to win a thrilling Commonwealth Cup ROYAL ASCOT BIG READ

Honours even as the Dubai empire strikes back
ROYAL ASCOT: IN PICTURES

A colourful week with the boys in blue battling it out and one big Orange star

 TEN THINGS

Racing around the world through the decades with royal connections

 Q AND A

'To have a winner at Royal Ascot in front of the Queen is a huge privilege'

 ON LOCATION

'Ascot is lovely - but the champagne tastes just as nice at Brighton'

 FLAT V JUMPS

Flat racing offers excitement all season – from Ascot to Brighton

 JAMES MILTON

Summer football is a nasty business but the egos are still thriving

Talk of the Tracks

Sir Michael Stoute: trainer landed a valuable double with Abingdon and Swiftsure
PONTEFRACT SUNDAY

Abingdon soothes Stoute frustration with Listed romp
Peace And Co (Daryl Jacob) makes a winning start over fences HEXHAM

Peace breaks out of losing run with smart chasing debut
Definite Future: heading for the Summer Plate after his success in the 2m4f handicap chase WORCESTER SUNDAY

Diamonds fails to sparkle as winning run comes to an end
Not A Bad Oul Day and David Simmonson make it four out of five GOWRAN PARK SUNDAY

Feane continues to get the best out of Not A Bad Oul Day
SPRING FLING Ridden by James Sullivan wins at Ayr 24/6/17Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 AYR SATURDAY

Sullivan has day to remember - and he's still browned off
A fine day for Ronan Whelan at Down Royal as Clongowes lands the Ulster Derby DOWN ROYAL SATURDAY

Clongowes Ulster Derby win a Godolphin first for Whelan
Harry Bentley: opened with two winners, adding to his double on Friday evening Newmarket SATURDAY

No Limato but Bentley makes it four in a row on July course
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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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