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Saturday, 23 March, 2019

Ten Sovereigns (purple) lands the Middle Park Stakes

READY FOR TAKE-OFF

Time to don the Flat cap as long-awaited turf action returns at Naas

David Jennings sets the scene for the Flat season in Ireland

Aussie Valentine: out to contine his fine record in the Irish Lincolnshire at Naas on Sunday

IRISH LINCOLNSHIRE

Key questions as Aussie Valentine goes in search of elusive Lincoln victory

Amedeo Modigliani: set for first outing since maiden victory at the Galway festival in August 2017

Four things to watch out for on the first day of the Irish Flat season at Naas

Ten Sovereigns: gained valuable points with his Middle Park success

Aidan O'Brien maps out Guineas plan for Middle Park winner Ten Sovereigns

Get in the Queue - Noel fehily with winning connections and his family after riding his last winner The Goffs UK Spring Sale Bumper (A Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race)Newbury 23.3.19Â©mark cranham-focusonracing.com

FAIRYTALE FINISH

Emotional scenes at Newbury as Noel Fehily signs off with a winner

Noel Fehily (centre) gets the better of a close finish with Richard Johnson (far side) and Tony McCoy

ACCLAIMED RIDER

'His strength is he has no weakness' - McCoy leads tributes to Noel Fehily

Sneak peek: Altior and Noel Fehily take a look at a fence ahead of the Grade 1 Racing Post Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown

The facts and figures behind Noel Fehily's brilliant career

Lull before the storm: racegoers enjoy a sunny day at Lingfield on Friday

Arc agrees to raise prize-money levels for another week

Altior and Nico de Boinville after winning the Queen Mother Champion Chase.Cheltenham Festival.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 13.03.2019

Henderson waves trainers' title white flag as Altior is set Melling Chase test

BHA head of raceday operations Brant Dunshea (centre) with BHA chief executive Nick Rust (left) and clerk of the course James Sanderson at Thirsk, which will be remeasured with the rest of Britain's Flat courses

FUTURE UNCERTAIN

Thirsk chief issues warning over prize-money as new Hunt Cup deal is signed

Conghua racecourse

INAUGURAL MEETING

And they're off! Conghua stages first meeting in new dawn for racing in China

Sky Seven and Ronan Whelan winners of the 1m median auction race.Dundalk Stadium.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 22.03.2019

Rude interruption: amorous rabbits flee as horses approach at Dundalk

Sam Spinner and Joe Colliver chase Paisley Park over the last in the Sun Racing Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham

BACK TO HIS BEST

All systems go for Sam Spinner as O'Keeffe eyes Stayers' compensation at Aintree

The start of the 2018 Grand National at Aintree

Brexit threat to Grand National recedes with departure date delay

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Cheltenham: a place to which believers make their way in the hope and expectation of miracles

1: Cheltenham - it's not so much a racecourse as a way of life

2: Santa Anita simply the best for taking your breath away

AROUND THE WORLD

Think you know your racecourse trivia? Test it our with our quiz

3: Modern-day Ascot so much more than a regal pedigree

AROUND THE WORLD

The occasional places where man and horse take on mountain, sea, sand and city

4: Churchill Downs, home of America's greatest race and wildest infield

5: Monumental Meydan a precious bequest to international racing

10-6: an Australian jewel and a much-loved neighbour join our list of top tracks

AROUND THE WORLD

Far from the madding crowd: the world's most remote racecourses

20-11: travel the racing globe with part one of our countdown

AROUND THE WORLD

Horseracing with heritage: the world's oldest racecourses

Rachael Blackmore celebrates A Plus Tard's 16-length victory in the Close Brothers

RACHAEL BLACKMORE

'Waking up the next morning, that split-second when you remember it is class'

David Jennings catches up with Rachael Blackmore, fresh from her festival double

Tiger Woods stole the show at Aronimink

Time to retreat after savage Sawgrass leaves me begging for mercy

TEN THINGS: RACECOURSES

From the first photo-finish to record crowds at the Cheltenham Festival

Australians are not our enemies: in the post Rod Hull era, Frankie Dettori makes friends with an emu

With friends like these to help us, racing can stay a step ahead of its enemies

Declan Lavery: has appealed his ten-day ban from the NH Chase at Cheltenham on Tuesday

Declan Lavery's successful appeal the best result of the week

CROCO BAY Ridden by Kielan Woods at Cheltenham 15/3/19 Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723

Q&A: KIELAN WOODS

'I had the Sunday off and we had a really good celebration on Saturday night'

Scenic view: Runners in the opening 5f handicap at Chester

Chester's racing history explored in major exhibition at city museum

Hugh Bowman celebrates after winning the George Ryder Stakes on Winx

Winx makes it 32 wins in a row with stunning George Ryder success

The Autumn Sun may not go to Royal Ascot

The Autumn Sun gains fifth Group 1 in last-gasp Rosehill Guineas win

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 06: Trainer James Cummings after Pohutukawa won race 6 the Jim Beam Black Stakes during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 6, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Godolphin secure 1-2-3 in Golden Slipper won by Kiamichi

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Luke Currie riding Sunlight winning Race 7, Keogh Homes William Reid Stakes during William Reid Stakes Night at Moonee Valley Racecourse on March 22, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Another Aussie star? Sunlight follows Black Caviar route with William Reid win

RACING POSTCAST

Graeme Rodway and David Jennings reveal their best bets this weekend

Earth Summit leads Suny Bay over the last in the 1998 Grand National

Carl Llewellyn on what it takes to win

RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) ridden by Rosie Clark - Jockey Club Stable Visit to Trainer David Pipe 20/3/19 Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723

David Pipe's big race contenders

Andrew Gemmell is embraced by Emma Lavelle after Paisley Park's Cheltenham Festival triumph

INTERVIEW: ANDREW GEMMELL

'Everyone was roaring. I'm sure the sounds of the day will stay with me forever'

POINT-TO-POINT FOCUS

Harry Cobden: how riding in points helped me to become a jockey

PAUL TOWNEND INTERVIEW

'Winning the Gold Cup was better than anything I’d expected. It was awesome'

BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Operators face mandatory levy if funding for GambleAware misses targets

Dan Skelton, Henry Daly and Jerry McGrath join our expert panel

Runners in the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle race out into the country. The winner was Sire Du Berlais (Barry Geraghty)Cheltenham 14.3.19 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Animal welfare a major consideration in the modern world

Foxtail Hill: should enjoy the big galloping track at Newbury

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

We genuinely thought Bristol De Mai was going to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Al Boum Photo (Paul Townend) wins the Gold CupCheltenham 15.3.19 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Punchestown next for Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo

Le Breuil (Jamie Codd, purple) survives this blunder to lead home three other finishers in the NH Novices' Chase for amateur riders at Cheltenham on Tuesday

RICHARD FORRISTAL

BHA's utopian bid to eradicate risk in welfare agenda is doomed to fail

Mims Davies: Gambling operators could face a mandatory levy

Racing has work to do before it can expect more help from government

Le Breuil and Jamie Codd (right) win the National Hunt Chase ahead of Discorama (left)

Seismic fracture over National Hunt Chase just serves to pour fuel on the fire

Mick O'Toole with trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend after Al Boum Photo's win at last year's Fairyhouse Easter festival

Drama from first to last in a week that gave so much joy

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Annie Mc with another fine leap under Jonjo O'Neill jnr

NEWBURY SATURDAY

Jonjo O'Neill jnr doubles up to the delight of Love Island star Chris Hughes

Winston C (Sean Bowen, yellow cap) is only third at the last but gets up to beat Champagne City (light blue) by a nose

Winston seizes his chance to crown a memorable day for trainer Harry Fry

Bangor under water

BANGOR SATURDAY

William Marshall goes West to boost Dan Skelton's double-century bid

The sound-jumping Cubomania on his way to landing the feature Pierce Molony Memorial Chase at Thurles on Saturday

THURLES SATURDAY

Jumping the name of the game as Cubomania nabs the feature

Exective Force with Michael Wigham, Franny Nortan, and connections

LINGFIELD SATURDAY

Wigham feels the Force and jumps to top of all-weather table

Dashel Drasher with another fine leap

Scott beaming after Dashel Drasher does the business to cap best campaign

John Dance at Doncaster 14/9/18Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723

MUSSELBURGH FRIDAY

Dance thrilled as Im Too Generous scores after four-year injury absence

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Derby winner Masar will receive plenty of attention from the Charlie Appleby team as he did after winning at Epsom.

Godolphin looking to build on last year's outstanding carnival success

Charlie Appleby at Meydan: the turf track is the best in the world

Punting pointers and horses to follow: your ultimate Dubai Carnival guide

Joe Fanning and Mark Johnston: not a recipe for success when they go head to head

True or false: the truth behind popular punting myths

Peter Thomas attempts to separate baseless superstition from winning systems

David Bass warms his hands in the weighing room at Sandown

Keeping the winter chills at bay: how jockeys (and horses) beat the cold

The time for quiet reflection is over: Mike Smith goes wild

THE HIGHEST EARNERS

Which racehorses have won the most money in sporting history?

Flat jockeys earn £120.66 per ride - but how much of that reaches their pocket?

So, how much does a jockey really earn?

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

The art, rules and rudeness of naming racehorses

TO BEARD OR NOT TO BEARD

They've all lost out by a whisker but why do so few jockeys have beards?

Royston Ffrench: set for an operation after a nasty fall

THE JOCKEY DIET

One rasher or two: what do jockeys eat to make the weight?

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Topofthegame (Harry Cobden) wins the RSA Chase Cheltenham 13.3.19 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Brilliant festival soured by BHA's exaggerated reaction to riding in four-miler

Adrimel lands the Goffs UK Aintree Sale four-year-old geldings’ maiden

BALLYARTHUR SUNDAY

Adrimel quick to make winning splash for Ryan

Rose Of Aghaboe (right) and Pa King jump the third-last to win the mares’ maiden

BALLYRAGGET SUNDAY

Rose tough in victory as King reigns with double

Lough Derg Lyric takes the winner of one in good style at Ballyragget

Lough Derg Lyric impresses with exhibition of jumping

Declan Lavery: has appealed his ten-day ban from the NH Chase at Cheltenham on Tuesday

Amateurs painted in unfair light amid National Hunt Chase furore

CHELTENHAM QUIZ

In pictures: test your Cheltenham knowledge with our brain teasers

Cheltenham 13.3.03 Picture: Edward WhitakerBest Mate wins the Gold Cup

COMMENTS IN RUNNING QUIZ

Can you remember the race from the write-up? Test your knowledge here . . .

Don Cossack shows off his style at the Retraining of Racehorses Goffs UK National Championships

LIVE EX-RACEHORSE BLOG

From fancy dress to dressage: check out what these former racehorses are up to

Frankel streaks out in front on the second outing of his career – he wore a Grakle on all his starts

Nosebands, non-runners and new sires: Racing Post experts answer your questions

Found: the Ballydoyle star and Arc winner often ran with her tongue out

From spruce fences to figuring out a Yankee: your questions answered

Frankel (Tom Queally) wins the 2000 GuineasNewmarket Guineas Meeting 30.4.11 Pic:Edward Whitaker

Look back on Frankel's astonishing 2,000 Guineas triumph

28th February 1963: Teams of men clear the snow from Cheltenham racecourse before the venue reopens on March 12th. The work has to be done by hand, since machines would damage the turf. (Photo by Maeers/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Recalling the harsh winter of 1963 when racing was forced to shut up shop

BELLEWSTOWN WED 29 JUNE 05 PIC: CAROLINE NORRISBARNEY CURLEY ON 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF YELLOW SAM COUP AT WITH THE RACECOURSE IN BACKGROUND AND THE BOOKIES RING BELOW HIM

GREAT RACING COUPS

A perfectly executed gamble on Yellow Sam that netted Barney Curley a fortune

Unsinkable Boxer and Tony McCoy March 1998Cheltenham Festival

GREAT RACING COUPS

The biggest ever certainty to race at Cheltenham

Nigel Twiston-Davies: complained after The New One's defeat

David Ashforth's quest to grab a grand at Christmas

A CHRISTMAS TALE

A sting in the tale: concluding part of a short story by David Ashforth

A CHRISTMAS TALE

Mum's the word: episode three of a four-part short story by David Ashforth

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Iain Jardine: targeted on social media

STABLE TOUR EXTRA

Stars aplenty across Britain and Ireland primed to land big jumps prizes

All the latest news on horses it could pay to follow in 2018-19

A delighted Gary Moore after Krugermac had won the 2m 3f NH maiden hurdleAscot 20.11.15 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Dual-purpose ace well on track to break his own winning tally

Henry de Bromhead: came in for special thanks from the Schuster family after they teamed up to record an emotional success with Niccolai at Wexford on Sunday

HENRY DE BROMHEAD

No shortage of quality as De Bromhead gears up for another exciting season

Willie Mullins oversees his string at Closutton with the big winter races fast approaching

WILLIE MULLINS PART 1

Champion strong in all departments as he leads from the front

Ruby Walsh: "Willie doesn’t make a decision until he has to. We usually play it up in the kitchen and Patrick and David [Mullins] will be there as well."

Willie Mullins Part 2

'Melon has come back a lot stronger and we're aiming for the Champion again'

David Pipe, fighting back after worst season of his career

Un Temps Pour Tout back in the fold with Grand National ambitions

Alan King on the gallops at Barbury Castle

Sceau Royal backed up by 'lovely team of younger horses'

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