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King George

Frankie Dettori celebrates after winning the Irish Oaks on Enable
BIG-RACE UPDATE

Dual Oaks winner Enable looking likely to tackle King George
A quiet moment between Paul Hanagan and Taghrooda after their King George victory FLYING FILLIES

The King George heroines Enable will be bidding to emulate
Swain toughs it out from Pilsudski (right) and Helissio under John Reid to land the star-studded 1997 King George KING GEORGE GREATS

Battling Swain grinds it out to beat a firmament of stars
The Breeders' Cup trophy at Del Mar, where the two-day championships will be held on November 3-4 BREEDERS' CUP 2017

King George kicks off European 'win and you're in' opportunities
Highland Reel was the star of the show at Ascot last year on King George day BIG-RACE UPDATE

O'Brien confirms Idaho will join Highland Reel for some sibling rivalry
1992 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes: St Jovite powers home six lengths clear of (right to left) Saddlers' Hall, Opera House and Sapience KING GEORGE GREATS

St Jovite routs Ascot rivals with another awesome display

News

Richard Wayman: instituted reforms for owners
FUNDING BOOST

£10 million grassroots injection and record fixture list in 2018
Ribchester gives Godolphin the first leg of a Group 1 double on day one of Royal Ascot with victory in the Queen Anne Stakes MONDAY JURY

Questions answered: big views on the hot topics and key races
MEDIA CENTRE

The best selection of video and Postcasts from RPTV
Conor Grey: named as new BoyleSports chief executive BETTING INDUSTRY

Gray named as new BoyleSports chief executive
Cathy Gannon: 'It was a great time when me and Cathy were riding together,' says friend and former rival Hayley Turner RIDER RETIRES

Turner leads tributes to retired colleague and rival Gannon
Bengali Boys - Barry McHugh wins from the fieldThe Weatherbys Super Sprint Stakes (Class 2) Newbury 22.7.17©cranhamphoto.com WEIGHED IN

The best and worst from this week's racing
Storming clear: Bengali Boys runs out a six-length winner of the 5f Weatherbys Super Sprint for Richard Fahey and Barry McHugh THE QUIZ

Bargain buys, new partnerships and stunning upsets – it's this week's quiz
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Tuesday Action

Musselburgh could fall silent on July 14, the date of its next scheduled meeting
THE BRIEFING

Your guide to today's racing including going from all the tracks
DONCASTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Jockey's Pat Cosgrove riding Sainted and John Egan riding Udontdodou lead the field in the Betfred Mobile Cock O'The North EBF Maiden Stakes on November 7, 2015 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Daniel Smith/Getty Images 7.00 CHELMSFORD

Guest hoping Udontdodou can shine before going on travels
Gordon Elliott: struck in third race of the new jumps season in Ireland with Ballela Boy 7.40 BALLINROBE

Julio returns to the fray quickly after smooth Limerick win
RP WEATHER

Dry with light winds and sunny spells on Tuesday

Glorious Goodwood

Big Orange with the press atFitzroy House stablesNewmarket 24.7.17©cranhamphoto.com
GOODWOOD LATEST

Bell aims for Goodwood Cup hat-trick with 'legend' Big Orange
David Griffiths and his stable star Take Cover DAVID GRIFFITHS

Big plans start with hat-trick bid for speed freak Take Cover
Charlie Hills: may have another sprint superstar on his hands CHARLIE HILLS

'He's so quick he gets others out of their comfort zone early'

Galway Festival

Denise Foster (second right) and Mark Enright celebrate with the team following victory by Miles To Memphis
SIX TO WATCH

Elliott hurdler on handy mark for crack at big handicap
Timiyan could well be Galway Hurdle bound after his victory at Bellewstown GALWAY FESTIVAL

Timiyan favourite for Galway Hurdle as Elliott chases first win
John 'Shark' Hanlon with Hidden Cyclone, who will return to the Galway festival next week HIDDEN CYCLONE

Veteran performer set for latest appearance on festival stage

Racecourse Tragedy

jockeys in the first wear black armbandst to remember STEPHEN YARBORUOGH who was killed yesterday - Haydock Park 22/7/17Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723
FITTING TRIBUTE

Haydock clerk praises public and professionals after emotional meeting
The team leader of the Racetech stalls handlers at Newbury, Arnie Jones (centre,black tie) leads a minutes silence in honour of the memory of Steve Yarborough, the stalls handler who died at Haydock on FridayNewbury 22.7.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker REMEMBERING STEPHEN

Band of brothers pay sombre tribute to a family member lost
Racecourse Stall Team joined by jockeys, valets, BHA Starters and officials join together with with the Haydock Park Staff at the winning post to remember STEPHEN YARBOROUGH - Haydock Park 22/7/17Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723 HAYDOCK REACTION

'We're determined to continue, though some of them couldn't face it'
Stephen Yarborough STEPHEN YARBOROUGH

Haydock and RaceTech await completion of stalls investigation
The police arrived at the scene at Haydock SPORT IN SHOCK

Racing stunned after death of stalls handler in Haydock incident

Comment

Starting procedures in National Hunt races need to be sorted out to avoid shambolic scenes like Killarney last Thursday from happening again
DAVID JENNINGS

Get in the zone to find solution to problem that spoiled Killarney
Stephen Yarborough had been a stalls handler for 30 years LEE MOTTERSHEAD

A tragedy that reminds us of the thanks owed to so many in the sport
Karl Burke: 'I have been a trainer who tries to support apprentices with rides, tuition and lifestyle advice' LETTERS

Mottershead presented a very one-sided view over apprentices
Harry Angel - Adam Kirby wins from Limato - Harry Bentley and Caravaggio - Ryan Moore The Darley July Cup Newmarket 15/7/2017©cranhamphoto.com RICHARD HUGHES

The draw bias was confusing but no doubt about the best horse
Freddy Tylicki: hitting the gym with Hayley Turner FREDDY TYLICKI

Building up my strength with a little help from Hayley Turner
From pillar to post: Ryan Moore gets his fractions spot-on aboard Highland Reel as the well-backed 13-8 favourite wins the King George from the front at Ascot TOM KERR

The curious case of the unfashionable midsummer championship
Asking and Ana O'Brien winning the 7f fillies handicap.The Curragh.Photo: Patrick McCann 01.07.2017 RICHARD FORRISTAL

Collective relief at such serious injuries illustrates inherent dangers
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In Depth

Roger Tull: 'It's been the perfect job for me'
BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Ladbrokes stalwart Tull retires after 46 years, man and boy
Double: Russell MY TOP FIVE

'He's a phenomenal talent, the greatest player I've seen'
Above The Rest (3rd right) gives jockey Clifford Lee his biggest win when landing the Bunbury CupNewmarket 15.7.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker PYMAN'S THEORIES

You're hired – when to side with horses ridden by apprentices
Eyes on the prize : Expert Eye and Sir Michael Stoute's dog Duke at the top of Long Hill juveniles to follow

Stoute's Newbury winner definitely one to keep an Eye on
Bargain buy Geological: "When they cost that much, you expect them to be missing a leg or something," says trainer Damian English Special Report

Irish racing takes on crucial battle to attract and keep owners
Change Of Velocity (second right) should improve a great deal for his Curragh debut DARK HORSES

Imposing Velocity set to fly for Bolger after eyecatching debut

International

Connections of fourth-placed High Dream Milena (right, white sleeves) are to appeal against the decision to leave the placings unaltered in Sunday's Prix Robert Papin, won by Unfortunately (third left)
BIG-RACE FALLOUT

Unfortunately could yet lose Papin as Dream team appeal
Bob Baffert: "I prepped him pretty much like usual" USA

Baffert eyes Pacific Classic for Arrogate despite dismal return
Abel Tasman (Mike Smith, red silks) holds off Elate in a tight finish to the Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga USA

Solace for Smith and Baffert with Abel Tasman landing Oaks
Godolphin's Holler canters on the Limekilns Thursday morning ahead of his attempt on the Diamond Jubillee Stakes at Ascot AUSTRALIA

More turmoil for Godolphin as Australia boss resigns
Winx AUSTRALIA

Winx pleases Bowman and Waller in barrier trial at Randwick
Dimanche 23 Juillet 2017;Maisons Laffitte;PRIX ROBERT PAPIN - G2;Tony PICCONE;Gérald MOSSE;Richard KINGSCOTE;Karl R. BURKE;Elaine Mary BURKE;J. LAUGHTON;TALLYHO STUD;SCOOPDYGA - CHOURAQUI Elliott PRIX ROBERT PAPIN

Change of luck for Burke raider after surviving inquiry
American Pharoah lands the 147th renewal of the Belmont Stakes ARROGATE SHOCK

In good company: six defeats that stunned US racing
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Talk of the Tracks

CHEENI Ridden by P. J. McDonald (Centre) wins at Ayr to compleate at 1st 2nd 3rd 4th for trainer Jim Goldie at Ayr 24/7/17Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723
AYR MONDAY

1-2-3-4: it's a Goldie lookin chain as trainer saddles first four home
Cougar's Gold leads the field en route to winning the 2m6f handicap hurdle CARTMEL MONDAY

Team Bowen scoop the puddings again at 'lucky track'
Olly Murphy: trainer was in dreamland after four winners from five runners on Sunday STRATFORD SUNDAY

Olly on fire: there's no stopping Murphy as winners keep coming
Paul Nicholls: bagged his first Flat winner NEWTON ABBOT SUNDAY

Bihoue four-timer has flying Nicholls looking forward to October
Captain Power winning Dublin's Q102 Handicap at Fairyhouse FAIRYHOUSE SUNDAY

Lynam's Captain shows Power-packed turn of foot to land feature
Hugo Palmer: trainer of impressive novice winner Arbalet REDCAR SUNDAY

Solario next for impressive novice winner Arbalet
Eiri Na Casca coming in after winning the 2m4f handicap chase at Tipperary on Sunday TIPPERARY

Man in form: hotshot Hogan hitting top gear at just the right time

RP Sunday

Frankie Dettori on the Devil’s DykeNewmarket 14.7.17 Pic: Edward Whitaker BIG READ: FRANKIE DETTORI

Still the face of racing and with yet another superstar at his side
STEVE PALMER

Wimbledon winnings blowing away on the Birkdale breeze

 ON LOCATION

Long night's journey into day as Grand Prix track casts stormy spell

 TEN THINGS

Faint hearts, fussy eaters and Bing sings

 SCOUTING REPORT

'He's top class – the scary thing is he can only get better'

 MY MENTOR

'Charlie was riding Istabraq and living next door – magic'

 GERALD MOSSE Q&A

'My biggest fear? Stopping my career too early. This is my life'

 SURF & TURF

There are ways to help the outside world come in from the cold

 STORY OF THE HORSE

Oriental Fox: Ascot double hero still going strong at age of nine

 WHY I'M A RACING FAN

Third generation racing fan whose love of it stems from superstars

 PETER THOMAS

Is Claudia Winkleman really worth more than Derek Thompson?

 GOOD NEWS WEEK

Racing and polo join forces for charity match in aid of injured jockeys

Duels on the Downs

To-Agori-Mou (near) and Kings Lake (middle) duel for the lead in the 1981 Sussex Stakes
KINGS LAKE v TO-AGORI-MOU

Dispute and drama – the great Sussex epic that had everything
Julian Muscat recalls a big-race rematch involving two old foes
The duel that never was: Frankel powers to victory as an injured Canford Cliffs tolis on the far rail. FRANKEL v CANFORD CLIFFS

Controlled explosion from Frankel was no more than Sir Henry expected
Double Trigger (near side, Jason Weaver) lands the 1995 Goodwood Cup from his brother Double Eclipse ridden by Tyrone Williams DOUBLE TROUBLE

Brothers who turned Glorious Goodwood into a family feud
Goodwood 5/8/2006.The Vodafone Nassau Stakes.Won by No4 Ouija Board - Frankie Dettori from Alexander Goldrun - K.Manning 2nd. OUIJA BOARD v GOLDRUN

Ouija Board edges Goldrun in Nassau thriller
The original Duel on the Downs: Marling (Pat Eddery, far side) fights off Selkirk (Ray Cochrane) in the Sussex Stakes of 1992 MARLING v SELKIRK

Sheer force of will prevails in epic battle of sexes

Flat Stable Tours

Centre of attention: Aidan O'Brien addresses his vast team of work riders
AIDAN O'BRIEN PART 1

Churchill the head of state for all-conquering Ballydoyle
The legendary trainer talks Tony O'Hehir through his star-studded team
Churchill: star colt landed another big win AIDAN O'BRIEN PART 2

‘He's as physically imposing a colt as we’ve had at Ballydoyle’
2 year olds AIDAN O'BRIEN PART 3

‘The Guineas has long been the plan for Rhododendron’
Roger Varian: starts the season from a new yard and with a strong team ROGER VARIAN

Strength in all departments for formidable Newmarket yard
Mark Johnston: does not have the early two-year-old firepower of recent seasons MARK JOHNSTON

Promising three-year-olds to lead way for northern powerhouse
Richard Fahey: trainer has an exciting squad for the season RICHARD FAHEY

Double century the aim for prolific team strong on quality
Early morning on the gallops with Richard Hannon and his assistant Tom Ward RICHARD HANNON

Fast start could be a signal of great things to come
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