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WORRYING FIGURES

Attendances down and labour shortages - but racecourses hopeful for 2022

PRIZE-MONEY ROW

BHA data suggests field sizes could suffer under Arc's nine-race proposal

BULLYING CLAIMS

'I know what bullying is' - Hanagan speaks out on weighing room culture

BACK FOR MORE

Stradivarius to stay in training next year as Gosden maps out three-race plan

BIG-RACE ENTRIES

Jack Kennedy keeps Minella Indo ride as Gold Cup hero heads to Down Royal

DEAL OFF

DraftKings ends takeover talks with Ladbrokes Coral owner Entain

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

Brendan Powell set for first ride on Fiddlerontheroof at Carlisle

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Previews

2.15 NOTTINGHAM

'I expect him to be very close' - Mick Appleby reveals a strong fancy

Race Reports

BANGOR-ON-DEE TUESDAY

Olly Murphy looking to the future after claiming novice hurdle double

CURRAGH TUESDAY

John Gleeson steals the show as youngsters excel on student day at the Curragh

CATTERICK TUESDAY

'That was a bit of a surprise' - 33-1 winner shocks trainer and punters

CHEPSTOW TUESDAY

Harry Cobden excited by hurdle newcomers as Paul Nicholls bags treble

WEXFORD MONDAY

'It's good to be back' - Rachael Blackmore enjoys first winner since injury

LEICESTER MONDAY

'He's the most friendly animal in the world' - Greenside win thrills Candy

GALWAY MONDAY

O'Brien thrilled as No Memory makes headlines for the right reasons

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International

BREEDERS' CUP

Another German fairytale? Grewe sets sights on Breeders' Cup Turf with Sisfahan

AUSTRALIA

'It's really special' - British rider set for Melbourne Cup debut on Pondus

AUSTRALIA

'It's a nightmare' - Joseph O'Brien hits out at screening for Melbourne raiders

LONGCHAMP SUNDAY

Rob Hornby celebrates first Group 1 on Scope to cap perfect weekend for Beckett

JAPAN

Watch: Titleholder grabs St Leger spoils with sublime front-running success

FRANCE

Ferguson and Beckett revel in Group 1 glory as El Bodegon and Angel Bleu deliver

FRANCE

Control Tower rounds off with dominant success for Clement at Saint-Cloud

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Ten To Follow

JUMPS TEN TO FOLLOW

Entry window opens on £100,000 Tote Ten To Follow for the jumps season

EXPERT SELECTIONS

Graeme Rodway: keeping it simple can pay off in search of bonus points

EXPERT VIEW

Richard Birch: Bear Ghylls will tough it out with the best this winter

BETTING EDITOR'S VIEW

Keith Melrose: You can bag big early scores by including Clan Des Obeaux

EXPERT VIEW

Matt Newman: Keep Thyme Hill on your side to clock up staying hurdle success

Jumps Stable Tours

LUCINDA RUSSELL

'I really like him - he's so powerful and has a touch of class about him'

PHILIP HOBBS

'Our priority is getting confidence into him but he's a seriously good horse'

HENRY DE BROMHEAD A-E

'He hasn't put a foot wrong and you'd have to say he's very exciting'

HENRY DE BROMHEAD E-M

'She's summered seriously well and working very nicely - she's just brilliant'

HENRY DE BROMHEAD M-Z

'We all know how much she loves Cheltenham - her record is unbelievable'

OLLY MURPHY

'He can compete at the highest level and has untapped potential at the trip'

JOSEPH O'BRIEN

'The dream is to go back to Cheltenham in March with an each-way chance'

ALAN KING

'I'm really looking forward to getting her over a fence - she's in good order'

NICKY HENDERSON A-D

'I'm sure Champ is a Gold Cup horse - but we might have another one as well'

NICKY HENDERSON E-L

'He's one of the most exciting prospects we've had for a long time'

NICKY HENDERSON M-Z

'The Tingle Creek is the first aim and the hope is that he's our next superstar'

Tom Lacey

Potential aplenty as yard sets sights on first half-century

REBECCA MENZIES

'We've got one of the best training establishments in the north'

Oliver Greenall

'Saturday horses are key and I believe we may have a few more this season'

JAMIE SNOWDEN

'We are hoping to build on last year by getting a Grade 1 in the bag'

Interviews

ALAIN DE ROYER-DUPRE

'I was never meant to be a trainer - that's the great good fortune of my life'

France correspondent Scott Burton talks to a training legend as he bows out

THE BIG READ

The Miracle of Mulheim: meet Marcel Weiss and Arc hero Torquator Tasso

SHEIKH FAHAD AL THANI

'How can you win five races and not pay your training fees? That's a joke'

THE BIG READ

Victor Chandler: 'I was petrified - that was the scariest time I've ever had'

THE BIG READ

Aidan O'Brien: 'Drug talk must stop - don't tear apart the sport with no facts'

EXCLUSIVE

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

Comment

TOM KERR

Collapse of prize-money deal shows how racing is paralysed by the power of veto

ANOTHER VIEW

Thinking of backing Luxembourg for the Derby? Here’s why you should think again

ALAN SWEETMAN

Joseph O'Brien: the sheer scale and versatility of his operation is staggering

ANOTHER VIEW

Bruce Millington: my tribute to one of the unsung stalwarts of British racing

LEE MOTTERSHEAD

Cheltenham does not set the rules but again obeyed them as fans flooded back

ANOTHER VIEW

BHA ban on Irish runners in low-grade handicaps is a lamentable move

DAVID JENNINGS

From a Big Mac wannabe, Matt Chapman has come an awfully long way

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Insight

SPECIAL REPORT

How the World Pool has emerged as key to reinvigorating the Tote's fortunes

BETTING WORLD

Flutter looks to aid 'levelling up' with opening of new £15 million hub in Leeds

THE COOK REVIEW

Top-class wins at Doncaster and Moonee Valley point towards O'Brien domination

THE MONDAY JURY

'Third Time Lucki glided into the race and is a very strong Arkle prospect'

FANS' FAVOURITES

Hunt Ball: 'He was the only horse the handicapper couldn't stop'

THE BIG READ

'I had to put life before work and walk away' - inside Britain's staffing crisis

IRISH POINT-TO-POINT

Further proof that form between the flags compares favourably with rules action

FANS' FAVOURITES

Tea For Two: 'He was probably the best-looking horse in training'

REWARDING STAFF

Introducing our final nominees for the Betting Shop Champions Awards

HOW I BECAME AN OWNER

'The dam had ten winners from ten foals - we got number 11 and it was useless!'

GREAT STAYERS

'Four Gold Cups, an unbelievable horse' - Aidan O'Brien recalls Ascot hero Yeats

LOOKING AHEAD

Our experts pinpoint the early value for the 2022 Cheltenham Festival

The Big Jump Off

CONTENTS

Missed The Big Jump Off? How to buy a copy and quick links to all of the content

UNDER STARTER'S ORDERS

Ed Chamberlin: 'Jump racing pulls at the heartstrings like nothing else I know'

PRICEWISE

'He is massively overpriced' - Tom Segal provides three ante-post jumps tips

PAUL KEALY

'I doubt there's a better bet this side of new year' - expert ante-post advice

PATRICK MULLINS

'They are as exciting as any horse we've had here - it's what everyone wants'

SPECIAL REPORT

What comes around goes around - it's just a matter of when for the Brits

UPPING THE ANTE

'He has everything' - David Jennings and Gavin Lynch answer your questions

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Best of Members' Club

THE BIG READ

Ryan Moore: 'I try not to offend anyone but for me it's always about the horses'

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

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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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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