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Saturday Action

LIVE CHELTENHAM BLOG

Gearing up for the first major prize of the winter, the BetVictor Gold Cup

SATURDAY FEVER

From Cheltenham to Punchestown - drama and new memories to come

THE BRIEFING

Key details and expert advice for all the action on BetVictor Gold Cup day

12.40 Cheltenham

Never change: Henderson, McManus and Geraghty back for more in Triumph Trial

1.50 CHELTENHAM

George hoping for big payday with course regular Singlefarmpayment

2.25 CHELTENHAM

Festival foes Mister Whitaker and Rather Be renew battle in BetVictor Gold Cup

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

Jerry McGrath relishing the chance to shine on the biggest stage of all

3.00 CHELTENHAM

Punting pointers: First Assignment out to pass another examination

3.30 CHELTENHAM

Ian Williams eyes handicap success for his heavily backed fancy Speedo Boy

PUNCHESTOWN

Gigginstown and Mullins go head to head in Craddockstown feature

LINGFIELD

Masters return to defend their crowns in Listed Churchill and Golden Rose Stakes

Latest

CROSS COUNTRY CHASE

Tiger's season rolls on to the festival after pleasing comeback behind Josies

ROYAL IMPASSE

Down Royal negotiations still strained and most staff unlikely to transfer

STARS FACE OFF

Samcro and Faugheen declared for Morgiana but clash still hinges on ground

ROUND-UP

Christmas collection - Mr Binman on duty for all four festive days at Limerick

GET YOUR EYE IN

One trainer, one jockey, one horse and one race to watch on Saturday

MILESTONE REACHED

Franny Norton notches 100 winners in a year for the first time

BOLD INITIATIVE

Arena open to Galway-style summer jumping fixture for Britain

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Videos & Postcasts

RACING POSTCAST

Paul Kealy and Tom Collins reveal their Cheltenham and Morgiana picks

HORSE RACING TIPS

Our picks for the BetVictor Gold Cup

FOOTBALL POSTCAST

Our tipsters look ahead to the International action this weekend

BIG RACE GUIDE

Dave Orton with a horse-by-horse preview of Saturday's BetVictor Gold Cup

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Thom Malone, Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke discuss Friday's action at Dundalk

CUE CARDS

Stable name? Carrots or polos? Fussy eater or overeater? Get to know The New One

STABLE TOURS

Nicky Henderson's stars of Seven Barrows

Talk Of The Tracks

CHELTENHAM FRIDAY

Making it Count: Meribel thrilling in victory as owner makes trip from hospital

NEWCASTLE FRIDAY

Fine Weather set for Cheltenham next spring as patience pays off

LINGFIELD FRIDAY

Lacustre rewards Lanigan with convincing win on handicap debut

CLONMEL THURSDAY

Mullins eyes Ladbrokes Trophy with Kemboy after impressive Clonmel Oil strike

LUDLOW THURSDAY

Harry Fry rises to the challenge with well-regarded Samarquand

TAUNTON THURSDAY

Fast ground prevailed at the Somerset course but Scott on a high after Demon win

SOUTHWELL THURSDAY

Arzaak comes out on top for retiring Dwyer in four-way finish to feature

Comment

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

Putting in motorway miles on freelance lane to 100 winners

WILLIE MULLINS

Faugheen returns in Morgiana Hurdle bidding to repeat last year's win

TOM KERR

This year is decent but which was the best one to be a racing fan?

RICHARD FORRISTAL

Alternative angles for the jumps season - and not including the big guns

BILL BARBER

Prospects brighter for Towcester but issues still need to be addressed

JULIAN MUSCAT

Public perception a closed door on racing's attempts to influence whip debate

IRELAND'S EYE

Former jump jockey John Allen making a big impact on the Flat in Australia

JAMES MILTON

Make it rain . . . better stationery and snacks in dream FOBT-free bookmakers

LETTERS

Going descriptions have got to be more accurate

In Depth

MY TOP FIVE

'He was my first Cheltenham winner and the first one is always special'

Leading jump jockey Richie McLernon recalls his five favourite horses

PYMAN'S THEORIES

It could be a happy weekend for Lee if Diva makes the expected improvement

POINT-TO-POINT FOCUS

A new season approaches as old faces make their mark in the professional game

POLITICAL ANIMAL

A look back on Steve Harman's time at the BHA

BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Gambling Commission tells operators to join a race to the top

International

AUSTRALIA

The Taj Mahal claims back-to-back victories in Zipping Classic

2018-19 Jumps Preview

TEN TO FOLLOW

Trust O’Brien the younger to get best out of well-related Gigginstown recruit

BRITISH SCENE SETTER

Talking horses and rising forces ready for the return of the winter game

IRISH SCENE SETTER

Mullins in the process of re-establishing remarkable supremacy on Irish scene

STEPPING UP

Eleven improvers looking to scale the heights this season

2018 Flat Review

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018

Enable, Roaring Lion and more: our experts give their best Flat season moments

CHAMPION TRAINERS

Patience pays off for Gosden as gems of all ages are polished to perfection

CLASSIC CLASSICS?

Warrior fails to battle on but Lion roars loudest for class of 2018

Jumps Stable Tours

DAVID PIPE

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

Bruce Jackson on the latest new from Pond House

ALAN KING

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

NICKY HENDERSON

Rivals beware as champion trainer could have his best team ever

NICKY HENDERSON PART 2

'Handsome Gold Present is going to win a major handicap chase any day now'

NICKY HENDERSON PART 3

Handsome and talented: well-regarded Santini set to be a force over fences

TOM GEORGE

Grade 1 novice hurdle aces Summerville Boy and Black Op promise plenty

HARRY FRY

Exciting juveniles and older horses ready to lead the way

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RPSunday

Big Read: JOHN GOSDEN

'Frankie would be the greatest jockey I've ever put on a horse'

MY LIFE IN HORSES

Mill Reef, Lochsong et al: Ian Balding on the horses who made his career

STEVE PALMER

Millionaire status on hold as Haotong hell makes for savage Sunday

ON LOCATION: BALLARAT

Welcome to The Rat: the growing training facility is a little corner of Britain

Q&A: Lee Newman

'I'd love to meet Leonardo da Vinci, the most talented man who ever lived'

IAN CARNABY

Claret a reminder of the China days – at a time of more poignant remembrance

MY FAVOURITE HORSE

'He was a horse who would pull out fresh, well and look forward to his job'

IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK

Marathon effort from ex-footballer Don Shanks to raise funds for old teammate

More To Read

GREAT GREYS

Rooster Booster: A moment of glory wanted by all but expected by none

FESTIVAL COUNTDOWN

Ten things David Ashforth loves about Cheltenham

CARTMEL COUP

The fascinating tale behind the infamous Gay Future coup

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Armistice centenary: the war horse the Germans could not kill

QUESTIONNAIRE

Obsessed by properties of waxes and polymers

William Hill

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

CLASSIC WRITING

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

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