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Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Thursday Action

Mullins magic: Kemboy returns in the Clonmel Oil for the champion trainer
CLONMEL OIL CHASE

Mullins hoping improving Kemboy can shine brightest in Grade 2
Shattered Love: JLT Novices' Chase winner is set to run at Clonmel 3.35 CLONMEL

Shattered Love out to break the hearts of her rivals
All a blur as De Bruyne Horse (Ryan Moore) speeds to his Woodcote win at Epsom last year THREE THINGS TO NOTE

Woodcote winner De Bruyne Horse debuts over hurdles at Ludlow

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Rather Be
BIG-RACE TIPS

Punting pearls: our experts offer selections for the BetVictor Gold Cup
A one-off portrait of Cue Card, by renowned equestrian artist Tania Still, will go up for sale as part of the Countryside Alliance’s Countryside Day auction at Cheltenham Racecourse next Friday. ROUND-UP

Cue Card oil painting up for auction at Cheltenham on Friday
FOBT - Fixed odds betting terminals CLIMBDOWN

Government brings forward date of FOBT maximum stake cut to April 2019
Faugheen and Paul Townend easily win the Unibet Morigiana Hurdle.Punchestown.Photo: Patrick McCann 19.11.2017 MORGIANA HURDLE

Halved in price: Faugheen backed but Supasundae could stand in his way
Exeter 14.11.2018Thistlecrack & Native River canter after racingPIC: Matthew Webb01488 649944 Office07901 940232 Mobile TIZZARD BIG GUNS

Native River and Thistlecrack shape up for Betfair Chase with Exeter gallop
Lalor and Richard Johnson on the way to victory at Aintree BACK IN ACTION

Woollacott ready to take the wraps off stable star Lalor in Arkle Trial
Black Op: runs out an impressive winner for Tom George at Doncaster LATE SCRATCHING

Black Op withdrawn less than half an hour before intended chase debut
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International

Woodbine racecourse: exercise rider died of injuries
CANADA

Jockey protest leads to cancellation of race at Woodbine
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Hugh Bowman talks to media after Winx had a trackwork session during Breakfast With The Best at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 24, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images) AUSTRALIA

Hugh Bowman ban for Marmelo Melbourne Cup ride cut from 35 to 23 days
Barbill and John Egan pictured after winning the Tattersalls Ireland sales race at the Curragh over Irish Champions Weekend FRANCE

Drinks are on Channon and Mosse as Barbill strikes in Listed Prix Yacowlef

Videos & Postcasts

Rather Be lands in second over the last in the Close Brothers Handicap Chase at Cheltenham with winner Mister Whitaker (green with red cap) chasing him
HORSE RACING TIPS

Our picks for the BetVictor Gold Cup
Australian Cameron Smith has established himself this season GOLF POSTCAST

Steve Palmer with tips on the DP WTC, RSM Classic & Australian Open
NEWMARKET, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Oisin Murphy riding Roaring Lion (R) win The Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket racecourse on September 30, 2017 in Newmarket, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) HORSE OF THE YEAR

John Gosden on the two horses that lit up his stable this season

Comment

Bedrock and Rachael Blackmore (left) take the prize scalp of Samcro in the WKD Hurdle at Down Royal RICHARD FORRISTAL

Alternative angles for the jumps season - and not including the big guns
BILL BARBER

Prospects brighter for Towcester but issues still need to be addressed

 JULIAN MUSCAT

Public perception a closed door on racing's attempts to influence whip debate

 IRELAND'S EYE

Former jump jockey John Allen making a big impact on the Flat in Australia

 JAMES MILTON

Make it rain . . . better stationery and snacks in dream FOBT-free bookmakers

 LETTERS

Going descriptions have got to be more accurate

 RICHARD HUGHES

Passionate Godolphin team deserve to celebrate historic Melbourne Cup success

 TOM KERR

Tragic Melbourne Cup deaths threaten one of the world's great races

2018-19 Jumps Preview

Aye Aye Charlie: looks the type to come into his own over fences
TEN TO FOLLOW

Trust O’Brien the younger to get best out of well-related Gigginstown recruit
Champions together: champion trainer Nicky Henderson salutes his Champion Chase winner Altior at Cheltenham BRITISH SCENE SETTER

Talking horses and rising forces ready for the return of the winter game
Faugheen: may try record back-to-back successes in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown IRISH SCENE SETTER

Mullins in the process of re-establishing remarkable supremacy on Irish scene
Crusing clear: Tom George’s Black Op, the mount of Noel Fehily, breezes to victory in division one of the 2m5f maiden hurdle STEPPING UP

Eleven improvers looking to scale the heights this season

2018 Flat Review

Frankie Dettori and Enable land the Breeders' Cup Turf: the jockey said: "She's amazing. She's very special"
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018

Enable, Roaring Lion and more: our experts give their best Flat season moments
Champion trainer John Gosden celebrates Roaring Lion's QEII success with Her Majesty CHAMPION TRAINERS

Patience pays off for Gosden as gems of all ages are polished to perfection
Saxon Warrior justified winter favouritism for the Guineas but failed to score again in 2018 CLASSIC CLASSICS?

Warrior fails to battle on but Lion roars loudest for class of 2018

Talk Of The Tracks

Colin Tizzard: the top jumps trainer is 62
EXETER WEDNESDAY

Kimber strikes again as Tizzard enjoys fantastic four-timer
Henry Brooke: suffered multiple injuries in a fall at Hexham in October AYR WEDNESDAY

Valuable Carlisle prize next for Moffatt's chic winner
Charlie Deutsch goes out fr his comeback ride at Huntingdon (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) BANGOR WEDNESDAY

Charlie Deutsch delight as Yala Enki provides comeback winner
The Niccolai Schuster Racing Club are in full voice after Ellie Mac won the opening novice chase at Fairyhouse FAIRYHOUSE WEDNESDAY

Progressive Ellie Mac raises the roof on a quiet Wednesday
Bridget Andrews after winning The Randox Health County Handicap HurdleCheltenham 16.3.18Pic Dan Abraham-focusonracing.com HEREFORD TUESDAY

Andrews shines on glittering Amoola Gold on chasing debut
On the waterfront: runners head down the back at Huntingdon HUNTINGDON TUESDAY

Roll on winter: Humphrey looking to the future after frustrating summer
Cheltenham 16/03/10.William Hill Trophy Handicap Chase.Winning Jockey Paddy Aspell with the trophy LINGFIELD TUESDAY

Paddy Aspell has trip down memory lane as he ends seven-year jumps win drought

Jumps Stable Tours

David Pipe, fighting back after worst season of his career
DAVID PIPE

Un Temps Pour Tout back in the fold with Grand National ambitions
Bruce Jackson on the latest new from Pond House
Alan King on the gallops at Barbury Castle ALAN KING

Sceau Royal backed up by 'lovely team of younger horses'
Nicky Henderson: champion trainer has some enviable firepower this term NICKY HENDERSON

Rivals beware as champion trainer could have his best team ever
Nicky Henderson watches first lot at Seven Barrows NICKY HENDERSON PART 2

'Handsome Gold Present is going to win a major handicap chase any day now'
Santini at Nicky Henderson’s owners daySeven Barrows, Lambourn 23.9.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker NICKY HENDERSON PART 3

Handsome and talented: well-regarded Santini set to be a force over fences
Tom George: has two live chances in the bumper TOM GEORGE

Grade 1 novice hurdle aces Summerville Boy and Black Op promise plenty
Harry Fry: getting ready for the new season HARRY FRY

Exciting juveniles and older horses ready to lead the way
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In Depth

Steve Harman: BHA chairman received letter from culture secretary Matt Hancock
POLITICAL ANIMAL

A look back on Steve Harman's time at the BHA
Bill Barber assesses the outgoing chairman's spell at the helm of UK racing
Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Webber with Sheikh Fahad and Shiekha Melissa, celebrating the Cartier awards of Too Darn Hot and Roaring Lion CARTIER AWARDS

Lion the pride and joy as he outpoints stablemate Enable for main prize
Gambling Commission chief executive Neil McArthur issued a call to action to operators BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Gambling Commission tells operators to join a race to the top
Mick Winters: shares his top five favourite jockeys MY TOP FIVE

'JT McNamara was no ordinary man - he was as hard as nails'

RPSunday

John Gosden at Churchill DownsLouisville, Kentucky, 31.10.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker Big Read: JOHN GOSDEN

'Frankie would be the greatest jockey I've ever put on a horse'
MY LIFE IN HORSES

Mill Reef, Lochsong et al: Ian Balding on the horses who made his career

 STEVE PALMER

Millionaire status on hold as Haotong hell makes for savage Sunday

 ON LOCATION: BALLARAT

Welcome to The Rat: the growing training facility is a little corner of Britain

 Q&A: Lee Newman

'I'd love to meet Leonardo da Vinci, the most talented man who ever lived'

 IAN CARNABY

Claret a reminder of the China days – at a time of more poignant remembrance

 MY FAVOURITE HORSE

'He was a horse who would pull out fresh, well and look forward to his job'

 IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK

Marathon effort from ex-footballer Don Shanks to raise funds for old teammate

Irish Point-To-Point

Longhouse Music completes Derek O'Connor's treble at Lisronagh
DEREK O'CONNOR

Kaletto the highlight as six-timer equals best weekend of the season
Jamie Codd became only the second rider to reach 900 point-to-point winners with victory on Pegase Amour NEWS AND VIEWS

Codd reaches 900-winner milestone on Pegase Amour at Loughanmore
Coastal Tiep and Ben Crawford take the last on their way to victory in the open at Loughanmore RATINGS

Stand Up And Fight's victory sets the benchmark in the open division
Mister Tickle and Harley Dunne win the four-year-old maiden at Lisronagh LISRONAGH

Mister Tickle brings a smile to Shark's face as he defies fitness doubts
Angelic Moon and Lar O'Carroll jump the last to land the mares' maiden at Loughanmore LOUGHANMORE

Exciting prospect Bold Conduct makes a big impression on his way to the sales
Fearless Fracas and Garry Murphy on their way to victory in the four-year-old maiden at Ballinaboola BALLINABOOLA

Red letter day for Redbridge team starts with almighty Fracas
Wherewouldugetit and Derek O'Connor (left), with Word Has It alongside,on their way to victory at Dromahane DROMAHANE

Queally is the headline news as Whatsdastory delivers for Hartnett

More To Read

Rooster Booster and Richard Johnson claim Champion Hurdle glory in March 2003
GREAT GREYS

Rooster Booster: A moment of glory wanted by all but expected by none
Cheltenham Festival: latest race introduced was a novice hurdle for fillies and mares FESTIVAL COUNTDOWN

Ten things David Ashforth loves about Cheltenham
GAY FUTURE winning at Cartmel 1974 CARTMEL COUP

The fascinating tale behind the infamous Gay Future coup
A painting by Sir Alfred Munnings of General Jack Seely on Warrior REMEMBRANCE DAY

Armistice centenary: the war horse the Germans could not kill
Michael Dickinson had the first five in the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup QUESTIONNAIRE

Obsessed by properties of waxes and polymers
1951, Mr, William Hill, the famous bookmaker in his Piccadilly office (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images) William Hill

'He began at the bottom, rose to the top and lifted the whole industry with him'
CLASSIC WRITING

David Ashforth: hole in one gets me in the mood for return to Brighton
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