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SAD LOSS

Aidan O'Brien pays tribute as star filly Santa Barbara suffers fatal injury

LEGEND REMEMBERED

Mullins and Healy pay tribute to Kerry legend Donie Sheahan after death aged 95

LEVY DEBATE

Government will listen to representations for levy reform after Hancock warning

ANTI-DOPING STRATEGY

Top trainers happy with pre-race testing as new regime makes a smooth start

RETURNING RIDER

'The past is the past' - Philip Prince ends 18-month drought after cocaine ban

SIDELINED CHASER

Topofthegame out for another season as old injury proves slow to clear up

GET YOUR EYE IN

One trainer, one jockey, one horse and one race to watch at Newmarket on Friday

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Previews

NEWMARKET FRIDAY

The Master is back and this time everything's looking more rosy for his trainer

1.50 NEWMARKET

'I'm sure she has a race like this in her' - Roger Varian talks up Fooraat

2.10 LISTOWEL

Cheltenham hero Belfast Banter out to make class count in €80,000 feature

2.25 NEWMARKET

'It will take a good one to beat her' - key quotes for the Princess Royal Stakes

3.00 NEWMARKET

From wild boars to horses: hands-on William Stone hoping Romantic Time can shine

3.35 NEWMARKET

Guineas second Master Of The Seas takes on Benbatl in Godolphin showdown

YORK FRIDAY

'He's amazing' - star handicappers out to deliver for John Quinn at York

Race Reports

NEWMARKET THURSDAY

Charlie Appleby tees up another Breeders' Cup contender after Modern Games win

EXPERT JURY

What did we learn from the Tattersalls Stakes? Our experts assess Modern Games

NEWMARKET THURSDAY

'He deserved that' - Nayef Road out from shadow of Stradivarius with Listed win

PERTH THURSDAY

Juveniles have Milton Harris excited as Mitchell Bastyan's hot run goes on

LISTOWEL THURSDAY

Willie Mullins and Rich Ricci take top Flat honours with Rebellito

PONTEFRACT THURSDAY

'Why not the Guineas?' - Roger Fell dreaming big with Eldrickjones

KERRY NATIONAL

Shane Fitzgerald crowns a memorable summer as Assemble lands Kerry National

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International

AUSTRALIA

Muscle spasms force Melbourne Cup hope Spanish Mission to miss Australia flight

AUSTRALIA

'He's got no idea' - foal is born moments after earthquake strikes in Victoria

FRANCE

Unexposed local ace Sealiway on target for grand return in Arc next week

AUSTRALIA

Victoria Racing Club hopeful of crowds of up to 15,000 on Melbourne Cup day

FRANCE

Arc possible Raabihah may bypass big race in favour of Prix de Royallieu bid

USA

Watch: no stirrups, no problem as jockey delivers remarkable winning ride

AUSTRALIA

Melbourne Cup crowd plans hinge on progress of Victoria vaccination programme

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Nicky Henderson

THE BIG GUNS

Shishkin ready to fill Altior void after 'phenomenal' progress over the summer

SENIOR CHASERS

'Angels Breath's as good as any of them, but the road back is long'

SENIOR HURDLERS

Epatante camp hope back surgery can help but remain wary of Honeysuckle threat

NOVICE CHASERS

Confidence high in exciting Dusart whether he goes over fences or stays hurdling

NOVICE HURDLERS

'Horses like Jonbon and I Am Maximus keep you going'

MARES

'Queen's Flat success is a joy but we must step up and Blue Heaven can help'

TOP TEAM

'We can't wait for him to be back' - McGrath return welcome for Seven Barrows

Comment

RICHARD FORRISTAL

A ride that deserved a medal - not this travesty of a non-trier ban

Postcard from Newmarket

'I've been sad all week' - Michael Holding's emotional goodbye to HQ

JONATHAN HARDING

Shadwell cutbacks a reminder of how heavily racing relies on big benefactors

BILL BARBER

Revolving door at Westminster leaves racing and betting with fresh concerns

ANOTHER VIEW

Punters need more clarity or inquiries could become as infuriating as VAR

JULIAN MUSCAT

Where's the sense in Gold, Silver and Bronze Cups as field sizes shrink?

ANOTHER VIEW

Stable staff are fine with racing at the weekend - if it's not for peanuts

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Insight

BOOK EXTRACT

How Jeffrey Bernard left Victor Chandler mortified in front of the Queen Mother

ED WALKER

'This looks a good opportunity' - Piffle primed for Newmarket prize

BETTING WORLD

Black market gambling: British authorities warned to learn lessons from overseas

THE COOK REVIEW

Being left all alone was the key for Bielsa, a horse with Garboesque tendencies

THE MONDAY JURY

'I'd really fancy him for the Middle Park' - Tim Easterby joins the panel

THE BIG READ

'I was dreading every step, every stride, and always thinking the worst'

FANS' FAVOURITES

Lady Bowthorpe: 'Even on Newmarket Heath, people know who she is'

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Interviews

CHARLIE FELLOWES

'It's all good doing it in Australia - but it doesn't translate to more owners'

Lewis Porteous meets a young trainer striving for bigger and better things

IVAN FURTADO

The astonishing journey from a ranch in Brazil to a rising star in Britain

THE BIG READ

Frances Crowley: 'We still feel Pat's here and that's been a big help'

THE BIG READ

Tim Easterby: 'You wouldn't believe you could mess it up so much!'

JOHNNY MURTAGH

'There were times when I definitely thought TV work would have been easier'

PADDY TWOMEY

'If he hadn't won, I'd have been in trouble. He saved my ass'

EXCLUSIVE

Gordon Elliott: 'I'm sorry for what I did. A chance to move on is all I'm after'

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The Life Of A Racehorse

ENJOYING RETIREMENT

'People care and the love for old racehorses shines through years down the line'

THE VETERAN

How Rosie Margarson and best friend Bean became social media sensations

THE SUPERSTAR

John and Thady Gosden: 'It's no different to managing a top footballer'

THE TWO-YEAR-OLD

George Boughey: 'If they were revved up to win they wouldn't keep on improving'

THE FOAL

'If I was a horse living in a paddock like this, I'd think life was pretty good'

Flat Stable Tours

Ivan Furtado

'The horses have been so consistent and I’m optimistic about the future'

Trainer excited about the shape of things to come

Robyn Brisland

'Things are working out better than we could have hoped'

WILLIAM KNIGHT

'We took the chance moving to Newmarket from Sussex and I have no regrets'

ED BETHELL

'I'm ambitious and want to grow the numbers and quality of the string'

ROGER VARIAN

'We have a strong hand in the fillies' department and much to look forward to'

Michael Dods

'It's all about winners - and we're lucky to have a very strong team this year'

ALICE HAYNES

The trainer exceeding expectations and determined to keep climbing

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Racing Explained

NEW TO RACING

The Racing Post essential beginner's guide to horse racing

IN THE MONEY?

How much do owners make? Or lose, as the case may be

IN THE MONEY?

Rich, poor or somewhere in between: how much does a trainer really earn?

IN THE MONEY?

So, how much does a jockey really earn?

KINGS OF CASH

The rich list: which jockeys have earned the most money?

MAKING YOUR DEBUT

David Ashforth's top tips for first-time racegoers

PUNTING PEARLS

Ace tipster Paul Kealy reveals his golden rules for betting

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Best of Members' Club

LEONNA MAYOR

'People have no idea what my life has been like - I've no reason to be ashamed'

SPECIAL REPORT

Why racing is at war over the fixture list - and it could even go to court

DAVID EVANS

'I really liked it but if I'd kept on smoking and drinking I'd be dead by now'

JAMIE SPENCER

'If you don't like the way I ride, don't bet on me or don't book me for a ride'

THE BIG READ

'They're a bunch of idiots' - Charlie Mann as outspoken as ever as he bows out

THE BIG READ

'We can't rely on these huge benefactors' - British racing's ticking time bomb

THE BIG READ

Sir Mark Prescott: 'I was completely stitched up - it was a bitter experience'

THE BIG READ

'I threw myself down and cried my eyes out' - inside the mind of AP McCoy

MICHAEL AND EDDIE O'LEARY

'It's as close as fat old middle-aged men get to playing in the Premier League'

THE BIG READ

Mark Johnston: 'But for Charlie, I might think it was time to pack up and run'

THE BIG READ

Nick Luck: 'I said then I could die a happy man. And weeks later I nearly did'

FRANKEL'S DEBUT

'I had a lot of money on Frankel that night - I just couldn't see him beaten'

BETS THAT CHANGED HISTORY

'You notice the bets, see they're linked and soon work out it's Barney Curley'

THE BETFAIR FORUM

Pro punters, hapless tipsters and wind-ups: an oral history of the Betfair forum

LESTER PIGGOTT

'It's nice to be popular. It's better than having stones thrown at me, anyway'

THE BIG READ

The 73-year-old jockey: how one incredible man fought tyranny, time and the mob

THE TUESDAY PROFILE

Ryan Moore: examining the two faces of the world's number-one jockey

Betting Masterclasses

TIME-BASED BETTING

James Willoughby on why speed is of the essence when rating horses

BETTING ON COURSE

Eddie Fremantle: how to get an edge when you're at the races

BETTING WITH STATISTICS

A winning system: using data to your advantage in the battle with the bookies

EXCHANGE BETTING

Still great value on the exchanges - you just might have to work a bit harder

FORM AND RACE-READING

Why there's never been a better time to be a serious student of the form book

THE PROFESSIONAL PUNTER

Betting for a living: a pro punter's insight on how to make gambling pay

WHAT NOT TO DO

Punting pitfalls: four Racing Post experts on the betting habits to avoid

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