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Racecourse Tragedy

DEDICATED TO YARBOROUGH

Haydock to race on Saturday in honour of stalls handler's memory
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

Big-Race Reports

Paul Nicholls: bagged his first Flat winner
SUMMER PLATE

Alcala completes summer hat-trick with big handicap victory

Saturday Action

Listed success: Silvestre de Sousa steers the Roger Varian-trained Madeline to victory in the 6f Bathwick Tyres Rose Bowl Stakes
THE BRIEFING

What you need to know to start your day including going from all the tracks
Aneen: pulled muscles in the Irish 1,000 Guineas 5.40 GOWRAN PARK

Aneen out to atone for Irish 1,000 Guineas flop over new trip
Ballyoisin and Jody McGarvey wins the 2m 1f handicap chase.Killarney.Photo: Patrick McCann 18.07.2017 4.20 LIMERICK

Ballyoisin makes quick return after Killarney masterclass

News

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
David Milnes casts his expert eye over the talent on show at HQ
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
Ayr has seen encouraging growth in attendances since the financial crash INDUSTRY BOOST

Scottish racing brought in £300 million in 2016 says annual report
Betfred: the only major high street firm yet to do a deal with TRP BOOKIE BLACKOUT

Betfred no nearer to TRP deal despite Ladbrokes Coral agreement
Defoe HAMILTON ACTION

Progressive Defoe hits the target to fuel talk of shot at St Leger
Landofhopeandglory and Barry Geraghty before the "Bar One Racing Juvenile Hurdle" at Fairyhouse - Alain Barr - 04.12.2016 BACK IN THE SADDLE

Geraghty given green light for Galway return
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Killarney Controversy

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
Watching the sixth race as the sunsets.Killarney.Photo: Patrick McCann 18.07.2017 RACE-START DRAMA

Killarney race declared void 20 minutes after it had finished
Killarney: unquestionably the most picturesque track in Ireland KILLARNEY FESTIVAL

Left breathless by a week that ran the full gamut of emotions

Duels on the Downs

The duel that never was: Frankel powers to victory as an injured Canford Cliffs tolis on the far rail.
FRANKEL v CANFORD CLIFFS

Controlled explosion from Frankel was no more than Sir Henry expected
Scott Burton recalls a clash that turned into a cakewalk for the all-time great
Double Trigger (near side, Jason Weaver) lands the 1995 Goodwood Cup from his brother Double Eclipse ridden by Tyrone Williams DOUBLE TROUBLE

Brothers who turned Glorious Goodwood into a family feud
Goodwood 5/8/2006.The Vodafone Nassau Stakes.Won by No4 Ouija Board - Frankie Dettori from Alexander Goldrun - K.Manning 2nd. OUIJA BOARD v GOLDRUN

Ouija Board edges Goldrun in Nassau thriller
The original Duel on the Downs: Marling (Pat Eddery, far side) fights off Selkirk (Ray Cochrane) in the Sussex Stakes of 1992 MARLING v SELKIRK

Sheer force of will prevails in epic battle of sexes

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

Comment

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
Stars Over The Sea in action over hurdles at Fairyhouse in April RACE-START DRAMA

Killarney void race – did stewards make the right decision?
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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International

Khalid Abdullah's superstar Arrogate is back in action this weekend USA SATURDAY

World champion Arrogate returns to action at Del Mar
USA SATURDAY

World champion Arrogate returns to action at Del Mar

 ALLEZ FRANCE

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

Talk of the Tracks

Silvestre De Sousa and Madeline beat Natural in the Bathwick Tyres Rose Bowl Stakes
NEWBURY FRIDAY

Lowther Stakes next for Madeline after decisive Listed win
Franny Norton: rode a double in the first two races HAYDOCK FRIDAY

Course records fall in optimum conditions
Charlie McBride: " I love this filly. I've always said she's the best I've trained" NOTTINGHAM FRIDAY

Family fortunes for McBride as progressive Zumran scores again
Rebecca Bastiman: trainer of Jaywalker CHEPSTOW THURSDAY

Bastiman adds to impressive strike-rate as Harbour comes good
Kodimoor gives Chris Kellett his first winner at Hamilton HAMILTON THURSDAY

Moor success for Fanning on track where he has few peers
Swamp Fox wins the Connacht Hotel Handicap under Barry Browne KILLARNEY THURSDAY

No sweat for Browne as Swamp cleans up in feature
Paddy Pilley: in double-winning form at Leicester LEICESTER THURSDAY

Pilley takes the plaudits with double strike

RP Sunday

From left: Richard Spencer, James Tate and George ScottNewmarket 13.7.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker THE BIG READ

Generation next: ambition burns bright for up-and-comers
TEN THINGS

A monkey, a spider and the horse who was too valuable to race

 Q&A

'I want to be riding regularly in big races at big meetings'

 ON LOCATION

No tyre kickers or timewasters, but free ice cream for the rest of us

 MY FAVOURITE HORSE

Old-fashioned chaser who wore his heart on his sleeve

 IAN CARNABY

Ways and ways to recover from Rio to Hove

 MY LIFE IN HORSES

'She was one of those amazing fillies who just got better and better'

 STEVE PALMER

Summer holiday ruined by late arrival at the Koepka party

 Tony O'Hehir

True legends lost with passing of Molony and Carberry

 GOOD NEWS WEEK

Get ready to try your hand at some Clip Hop - only youngsters need apply!

 I GOTTA HORSE

Win a packet, buy a horse and a dog, win again - simples!

 THE SUNDAY REVIEW

Vivid picture of history, rich in detail and insight

 WHY I'M A RACING FAN

'Such an adrenaline rush riding or watching horses – I'd recommend it to anyone'

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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