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Monday, 22 October, 2018

Luca Cumani

Luca Cumani : sends two runners to Ripon this afternoon
END OF AN ERA

Legendary trainer Luca Cumani to end illustrious career after 43 years
Horseracing Arlington Chicago October 2002Jamie Spencer expains to Luca Cumani about Gossamer Racehorse Sport Horse Racing Action Horseracing Arlington Chicago 2002 Mirrorpix CAREER TRIBUTES

Past and present jockeys react to Luca Cumani's decision to stop training
Luca Cumani greets Falbrav and Frankie Dettori after their Hong Kong Cup win Curriculum Vitae

The facts and figures behind four decades of global success
Luca Cumani hugs Andrea Atzeni after Postponed's success in the 2015 King George - but owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid removed the horse from Cumani's yard not long later FROM THE VAULTS

‘It’s not inconceivable Postponed could be a proper horse’
High Rise with Olivier Peslier at the Epsom Derby 1998 Mirrorpix FIVE OF THE BEST

Star names who have lit up Luca Cumani's glittering career
Luca Cumani, trainer of Postponed, at his Bedford House StablesNewmarket 16.7.15 Pic: Edward Whitaker PICTURE GALLERY

Master of his trade: the best images from an outstanding training career
Luca Cumani Trainer June 1998 with High Rise Racehorse in the winners enclosure after winning the Derby 1998 Mirrorpix THE QUIZ

How much do you know about the master of Bedford House?

Latest

Princess Yaiza: is set to run her last race for Cromwell at the Breeders' Cup
BREEDERS' CUP

Gavin Cromwell hoping Princess Yaiza will have her Filly & Mare chance
Kempton's card tonight starts at 5.45 EVENING RACING

Three interesting runners to note under lights at Kempton
Jockey SEAN QUINLAN. WEIGHING IT UP

Sean Quinlan could appeal against 12-day ban after Durham National fiasco
Jason Watson with his champion apprentice trophy at Ascot on Saturday TITLE PLUNGE

100-1 to 16-1: apprentice champ Jason Watson's odds slashed for jockeys' crown
Pat Cosgrave celebrates winning the Caulfield Cup on Best Solution ROUND-UP

Best Solution not penalised for Melbourne Cup after Caulfield victory
William Hill: company had a regular on-course presence CHANGE OF DIRECTION

William Hill leave the betting ring after selling 82 racecourse pitches
It’s roar time: packed stands watch the runners in the Supreme Novices’ start the 2018 festival WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

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

Cosmic Law - P J McDonald wins from the fieldThe Investec Woodcote EBF Stakes (Conditions Race) Epsom 1/6/2018©cranhamphoto.com
FIVE THINGS

Cosmic Law bids to qualify for All-weather Championship Finals

Jumps Stable Tours

Philip Hobbs surveys the scene from the top of the gallops at Sandhill Stables
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 and Samcro.Cullentra House Stables.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 17.10.2018 GORDON ELLIOTT

Samcro leads the charge as Elliott prepares big guns for battle this winter
Gordon Elliott.Cullentra House Stables.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 17.10.2018 GORDON ELLIOTT

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

International

Diversify: Grade 1 winner was one of Rick Violette's best performers
USA

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

Controversial and colourful trainer Jean Heming dies at 78
Dato Tan Chin Nam: enjoyed huge success as an owner AUSTRALIA

Four-time Melbourne Cup-winning owner Dato Tan Chin Nam dies aged 92
Raymond Tusk: in winning action at Hamilton in July ITALY

Raymond Tusk toughs it out for delighted Middleham Park team
QAZYNA with A Atzeni wins Fillies maiden stakes Div 1 at Newmarket 18-4-18. FRANCE

Frankel filly Qazyna continues rise after first Listed success for Varian
Jury Duty and Robbie Power wins the Florida Pearl Novice Chase (Grade 2).Punchestown.Photo: Patrick McCann 19.11.2017 USA

Power and Elliott team up for more National glory as Jury Duty strikes
Fierement: captured his first graded victory in the Japanese St Leger JAPAN

Christophe Lemaire strikes on Fierement in dramatic St Leger
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Comment

Pony races could liven up some of our subdued midweek meetings during the summer 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

Talk Of The Tracks

RED GIANT Ridden by Sean Quinlan and MISS JOEKING Ridden by Derek Fox jump the last after the void race flags were out at Perth 11/9/17Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723
SEDGEFIELD SUNDAY

High drama in Durham National as Quinlan confusion lets Brian Boranha in
Copain De Classe (white cap) and Casablanca Mix battle it out at Kempton KEMPTON SUNDAY

Copain De Classe on the path to bigger things after wind operation
Patrick Prendergast, trainer of Moyglare Stud Stakes winner Skitter Scatter, is 44 today NAAS SUNDAY

Cedars Of Lebanon stands tall for Patrick Prendergast and Ronan Whelan
Penny Jane (left) jumps the last upsides Lakemilan in the feature handicap chase at Cork on Sunday CORK SUNDAY

Gordon Elliott continues red-hot form as Penny Jane lands the money in feature
Evan Williams: "We always seem to manage to find a nice horse or two" FFOS LAS SATURDAY

Silver streaks to gold in Welsh Champion Hurdle for 'over the moon' Williams
Neil Mulholland: perfect start with Shantou Village STRATFORD SATURDAY

Dandolo Du Gite looks a useful prospect for in-form Mulholland

Videos & Postcasts

ASCOT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Frankie Dettori celebrates after he rides clear on Cracksman to win The QIPCO Champion Stakes during QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse on October 20, 2018 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Imag
RACING POSTCAST

Maddy Playle and the team look back at a memorable Champions Day
Luca Cumani with the Great Voltigeur winner Postponed,at his Bedford House StablesNewmarket 27.8.14 Pic: Edward Whitaker LUCA CUMANI

Bruce Millington reflects on Luca Cumani's career
Racing wants work riders to return to the Shortage Occupation List VIDEO HUB

What does Brexit mean for the racing industry?

Champions Day Reports

John Gosden receives his prize from the Queen after Roaring Lion had won the QEII StakesAscot 20.10.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker TOM KERR

Gosden, Cracksman and Roaring Lion make it a Champions Day to remember
TOM KERR

Gosden, Cracksman and Roaring Lion make it a Champions Day to remember

 CZECH MATE

Czech family ecstatic as Subway Dancer shocks with Champion Stakes third

 ROYAL CELEBRATIONS

Queen encourages Sheikh Fahad to 'enjoy the moment' as Lion roars home in QEII

In Depth

Howard Chisholm: managing director of north-east independents Chisholm Bookmakers
BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Chisholm still holding out over SIS as FOBT changes loom
Accidental Agent (Charles Bishop,orange cap) wins the Queen Anne StakesRoyal Ascot 19.6.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker STARS OF THE FLAT

Ascot in raptures as Johnson Houghton ace kicks off royal meeting with a bang
Looking to the autumn: John Gosden and Roaring Lion in relaxed mood as Qipco Champions Day approaches STARS OF THE FLAT

Lion's roar drowns out dissent as bold Warrior comes off second best
Laurens... tougher than the rest STARS OF THE FLAT

Laurens: a rare beauty with a sense of the dramatic who never knows when to quit
Frankie Dettori celebrates Enable's Arc triumph STARS OF THE FLAT

Enable: we missed her for months but the superstar filly made it worth the wait
Smiles all round: it's been a super season for Donnacha O'Brien STARS OF THE FLAT

Donnacha O'Brien: from racing royalty but doing it in his own unassuming way
Due recognition: Silvestre De Sousa receives the appreciation of his fellow jockeys as he celebrates last season's title success STARS OF THE FLAT

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

Dr Marwan Koukash leads in Magic Circle after winning the Chester Cup Chester 11.5.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker 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

Sliabh Mhuire Lass and Derek O’Connor (yellow) win the 4yo+ Open race at Loghrea on Sunday. Report page 5
DEREK O'CONNOR

Handlers association shows value by lobbying to retain four-year-olds' schedule
Summons To Court wins the 6yo+ maiden at Moira under James Kenny MOIRA

Buck’s fizz makes him likely target at sales after ‘brilliant’ run
Monsieur D’Arque and Barry O’Neill win the 4yo maiden at Loughrea Loughrea

Stone breaks duck on eighth ride as Unexpected Depth catches eye
Loughrea PTP 14-10-18 DIFFERENT SPOT & Ray Barron jump the last to win the 5YO Geldings Maiden Race (Photo Healy Racing) RATINGS

Electric Bin’s looks an exciting prospect for Team Doyle
Loughrea PTP 14-10-18 UNEXPECTED DEPTH & barry Stone (near side) jump the last to win the Goffs 4YO Maiden Race from PISTOL WHIPPED & Barry O'Neill (far side)(Photo Healy Racing) NEWS AND VIEWS

Lalor and O’Sullivan rivalry on hold as series starts

More To Read

1951, Mr, William Hill, the famous bookmaker in his Piccadilly office (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images)
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
Wolverhampton: eight-race card this evening ON LOCATION

Good times not hard to find on a weekend in Wolves
Red Rum wins the 1977 Grand National at Aintree CLASSIC WRITING

David Ashforth on the good old days when horses could talk and read
Kempton Park - 26.12.2003The Pertemps King George VI Steeplechase.Winner - No 1 Edredon Bleu - J.Culloty. STORY OF THE RACE

How bold-jumping Edredon Bleu bravely triumphed in the King George
Festival memories inspired by the deeds of jumps legends such as Ryan Price (left) and Josh Gifford TRAINING GENIUS

Ryan Price: unique character who scaled heights in both codes
Dayjur and Willie Carson winning the 1990 Nunthorpe Stakes YORK TREATS

Racing greats pick their favourite Ebor festival memories
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