Royal Ascot

TUESDAY FEVER

World Cup sidelined as royal gala kicks off with pulsating equine encounters

Richard Forristal on an afternoon to savour for racing fans

KING'S STAND STAKES

Can Lady Aurelia cement Ascot legacy or will Battaash prove unbeatable?

QUEEN ANNE STAKES

Trainer views on the leading contenders for the curtain-raiser

ST JAMES'S PALACE

Gosden says ground will suit better, but Without Parole shouldn't be favourite

COVENTRY STAKES

Key pointers as Aidan O'Brien seeks ninth success in juvenile test

ASCOT STAKES

Key punting pointers and quotes for this unique stamina test

OLD HERO

Dual Royal Ascot winner and Scottish National star enjoying retirement together

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Royal Ascot Guide

BEHIND ENEMY LINES

The bookies give their verdicts on the burning Royal Ascot questions

TUESDAY RACE-BY-RACE

Tip Two Win the form choice to topple Gosden hotpot

WEDNESDAY RACE-BY-RACE

Chelsea Cloisters could be another juvenile Ward wonder

THURSDAY RACE-BY-RACE

Corrosive could give Gordon Britannia glory and end 31-year drought

FRIDAY RACE-BY-RACE

Equilateral can prove another Commonwealth star for Hills

SATURDAY RACE-BY-RACE

Crystal Ocean can add to Stoute's impressive Hardwicke haul

Latest

NOTABLE FIRST

Irish barrier trial winner Indigo Balance out to make history

INJURY UPDATE

Cheltenham Foxhunters heroine has successful shoulder operation

ROUND-UP

Hospitalised Murtagh head girl 'going in the right direction' after Curragh fall

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

All about five days of unrivalled top-class action fit for the Queen

CHARITY BLOCKBUSTER

Macmillan day passes £8m mark as this year's event raises nearly £500,000

BACK IN BUSINESS

Liam Jones hoping for fruitful summer season after long drought

MEDIA CENTRE

The best selection of video and Postcasts from RPTV

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International

PRIX DE DIANE LONGINES

Laurens the magnificent puts Burke, Dance and McDonald in dreamland

RACING POST RATINGS

Laurens at lower end of recent Diane winners on a mark of 110

REST OF CHANTILLY

'Work in progress' Glendevon pleases Hughes behind easy winner Wusool

USA

Pavel plays on his nerves and powers home for Stephen Foster victory

In Depth

BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

New look for iGB Live! – the online industry's biggest event

RECALLING A SUPERSTAR

'When I asked Mtoto to go I couldn't believe it, we just sprinted past them'

MY TOP FIVE

'Without Colonel Rose I might not be doing this job now'

POINT-TO-POINT FOCUS

New men's champion Alex Edwards goes for winning finale at Umberleigh

Talk Of The Tracks

CARLISLE MONDAY

Boost for Adrian Nicholls as Xtara gives trainer his second success

Ayr

Paddy's day in Scotland as Mathers doubles up in emphatic style

Downpatrick Sunday

Elliott relieved after he notches first treble of the season

CORK SUNDAY

Busy schedule bringing the best out of tough Ballydoyle filly Flattering

SALISBURY SUNDAY

Cardsharp proves the ace in the pack for De Sousa with fluent success in feature

DONCASTER SUNDAY

Brian shows he's no snail as return to form sets up possible Wokingham bid

RPSunday

DAVID HAYES Q&A

'My biggest fancy for the coming week? Redkirk Warrior of course!'

SURF & TURF

Votes, coats and multiple Totes – are we close to a united front on anything?

William Buick

'I'm only 29 and ambitious – I'm very conscious there's a lot left to be done'

STEVE PALMER

Van Gerwen makes sure an adventurous week ends on high

MY MENTOR

'Clive Brittain gave me the opportunity to show what I could do'

STORY OF BATTAASH

'Riding him is like sitting on a lit fuse, just waiting for the explosion'

IAN CARNABY

The midnight hour with Thomas Hardy, Simon Gray and Oeil De Tigre

TONY O'HEHIR

More success on cards as O'Brien gets ready to send another one to Coventry

GOOD NEWS WEEK

Heroes on show: ex-racehorses take to the ring in two-day charity extravaganza

Comment

RICHARD HUGHES

I'd love it if Hearts could give us a royal winner next week

RICHARD FORRISTAL

Hartery's HRI appointment welcome but questions raised over procedure

STEVE DENNIS

Beneath the hats and the champagne froth, there's plenty of work to be done

BILL BARBER

A Britbet-Tote deal is on the cards - now it's up to Alizeti to deliver

Julian Muscat

Justify achievement phenomenal in a Triple Crown fit for contemporary purpose

IRELAND'S EYE

Much to celebrate as troubled point-to-point campaign finishes on positive note

Horse Welfare

JOHN GOSDEN'S VIEW

'The care and love remain great but more work really can be done in every sense'

Lee Mottershead gets the Newmarket trainer's views on horse welfare

COMMENT

Princess Royal: public rightly expects racehorses to be treated with respect

LIFE AFTER RACING: PART 1

'There are so many things that ex-racehorses can do'

ALASTAIR DOWN

Carrie Humble: a scrapper whose rock 'n' roll attitude held us up to the light

TACKLING THE TOPICS

Racing's welfare issues explained: from the whip to the future of the slow horse

BOUNCING BACK

Sprinter, Denman, Edwulf: how expert care helped three kings rule once more

VET Q&A

Colic, Brexit and the whip: the BHA's David Sykes answers your welfare questions

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Flat Stable Tours

DAVID O'MEARA

No let-up in standards as foundations are laid for further success

Andrew Dietz gets the lowdown on the Willow Farm team

CHARLIE HILLS

Abbaye star Battaash back to lead a powerful army into battle

RALPH BECKETT

Flying start after frustrating season bodes well for century target

SAEED BIN SUROOR

Emphasis on rebuilding after powerful stable left short of three-year-old talent

MARK JOHNSTON

Classic ambitions rise again with exciting Elarqam to lead the way in Guineas

DAVID SIMCOCK

Lightning strike in Lockinge would be perfect start to the season

JESSICA HARRINGTON

Classic hopes could bring eight-year wait for second Group 1 to an end

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THREE CHEERS

From the archives: Epsom electrified as Light Shift wins Oaks for Henry Cecil

THE CURRAGH

Exploring Ireland’s great sporting plain in the company of John Oxx

IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS

Veteran trainer Kevin Prendergast rolls back the years with emotional win

William Hill

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

DERBY DREAMS

Dante delight: Golden team on horns of a Classic dilemma

YORKSHIRE LEGEND

Jack Berry: the man with a full house of desire and determination

RACING LEGEND

Steve Cauthen: he came he saw he conquered

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