Luca Cumani

END OF AN ERA

Legendary trainer Luca Cumani to end illustrious career after 43 years

CAREER TRIBUTES

Past and present jockeys react to Luca Cumani's decision to stop training

REFLECTIONS

Cumani has memories to last a lifetime – but little time to dwell on them

Julian Muscat

Luca Cumani: a consummate professional who excelled in every aspect of his trade

Curriculum Vitae

The facts and figures behind four decades of global success

FROM THE VAULTS

‘It’s not inconceivable Postponed could be a proper horse’

FIVE OF THE BEST

Star names who have lit up Luca Cumani's glittering career

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Latest

THE TUESDAY QUIZ

Get your day off to the best possible start by tackling our daily quiz

BREEDERS' CUP

Gavin Cromwell hoping Princess Yaiza will have her Filly & Mare chance

WEIGHING IT UP

Sean Quinlan could appeal against 12-day ban after Durham National fiasco

TITLE PLUNGE

100-1 to 16-1: apprentice champ Jason Watson's odds slashed for jockeys' crown

ROUND-UP

Best Solution not penalised for Melbourne Cup after Caulfield victory

CHANGE OF DIRECTION

William Hill leave the betting ring after selling 82 racecourse pitches

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

Cheltenham and Doncaster the highlights as Flat and jumps share the spotlight

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Tuesday Action

FIVE THINGS

Cosmic Law bids to qualify for All-weather Championship Finals

Talk Of The Tracks

PONTEFRACT MONDAY

Manuela De Vega earns Oaks quote after Silver Tankard success

WINDSOR MONDAY

Spencer's aptly named winner crowns 'perfect memorial' on Windsor's finale

PLUMPTON MONDAY

Vivas and Burke on the money in dramatic handicap chase

SEDGEFIELD SUNDAY

High drama in Durham National as Quinlan confusion lets Brian Boranha in

KEMPTON SUNDAY

Copain De Classe on the path to bigger things after wind operation

NAAS SUNDAY

Cedars Of Lebanon stands tall for Patrick Prendergast and Ronan Whelan

CORK SUNDAY

Gordon Elliott continues red-hot form as Penny Jane lands the money in feature

Jumps Stable Tours

PHILIP HOBBS

Defi Du Seuil goes novice chasing to lead the charge for resurgent Hobbs

Peter Thomas gets the news on a team back in the pink after a slow year

GORDON ELLIOTT

Samcro leads the charge as Elliott prepares big guns for battle this winter

GORDON ELLIOTT

'The Arkle is the ultimate aim for speedy Mengli Khan'

International

USA

Rick Violette, trainer of Whitney Stakes winner Diversify, dies at 65

SOUTH AFRICA

Controversial and colourful trainer Jean Heming dies at 78

AUSTRALIA

Four-time Melbourne Cup-winning owner Dato Tan Chin Nam dies aged 92

ITALY

Raymond Tusk toughs it out for delighted Middleham Park team

FRANCE

Frankel filly Qazyna continues rise after first Listed success for Varian

USA

Power and Elliott team up for more National glory as Jury Duty strikes

JAPAN

Christophe Lemaire strikes on Fierement in dramatic St Leger

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Comment

NOEL MEADE

Pony tales could prove a success story during our subdued summer schedule

THE MONDAY JURY

Trainers Ger Lyons and Roger Varian join John Reid and Nick Smith on the panel

LEE MOTTERSHEAD

We won't all agree about every horse but Winx really does deserve the accolades

LETTERS

Cool on Dewhurst winner Too Darn Hot's prospects as a three-year-old

RICHARD HUGHES

Beat could help boost the bank balance on a day when upsets must be expected

RICHARD FORRISTAL

Regulator is playing with fire by failing to enforce interference rules properly

BILL BARBER

Racing facing increased chance of government intervention in welfare debate

JULIAN MUSCAT

Lloyd Webbers continue to reap rewards while dreams of others wither on the vine

Videos & Postcasts

RACING POSTCAST

Maddy Playle and the team look back at a memorable Champions Day

LUCA CUMANI

Bruce Millington reflects on Luca Cumani's career

VIDEO HUB

What does Brexit mean for the racing industry?

In Depth

BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Chisholm still holding out over SIS as FOBT changes loom

STARS OF THE FLAT

Ascot in raptures as Johnson Houghton ace kicks off royal meeting with a bang

STARS OF THE FLAT

Lion's roar drowns out dissent as bold Warrior comes off second best

STARS OF THE FLAT

Laurens: a rare beauty with a sense of the dramatic who never knows when to quit

STARS OF THE FLAT

Enable: we missed her for months but the superstar filly made it worth the wait

STARS OF THE FLAT

Donnacha O'Brien: from racing royalty but doing it in his own unassuming way

STARS OF THE FLAT

Eat, sleep, win, repeat – Silvestre de Sousa's relentless march to a third crown

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RPSunday

BIG READ: IAN WILLIAMS

'It's the euphoria of the Melbourne Cup from the minute you get off the plane'

On Location

It's far from a dog's breakfast for the early risers at Henlow

Q&A: Sean Flanagan

'I would love to become a commercial pilot - it's something I enjoy'

IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK

Armed Forces raceday returns to Newbury later this month

STEVE PALMER

Deficit deepened by relentless reloading of wayward weaponry

Irish Point-To-Point

DEREK O'CONNOR

Handlers association shows value by lobbying to retain four-year-olds' schedule

MOIRA

Buck’s fizz makes him likely target at sales after ‘brilliant’ run

Loughrea

Stone breaks duck on eighth ride as Unexpected Depth catches eye

RATINGS

Electric Bin’s looks an exciting prospect for Team Doyle

NEWS AND VIEWS

Lalor and O’Sullivan rivalry on hold as series starts

More To Read

William Hill

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

Howard Wright looks back at the life and times of the bookmaking giant

CLASSIC WRITING

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

ON LOCATION

Good times not hard to find on a weekend in Wolves

CLASSIC WRITING

David Ashforth on the good old days when horses could talk and read

STORY OF THE RACE

How bold-jumping Edredon Bleu bravely triumphed in the King George

TRAINING GENIUS

Ryan Price: unique character who scaled heights in both codes

YORK TREATS

Racing greats pick their favourite Ebor festival memories

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