All the latest news and going reports for a bumper day of action

Something for everyone today. The purist, the juvenile judge, the jumps fan, the music lover and the punter with eight meetings across Britain and Ireland.

Market Rasen's big summer feature starts the day for jumping supporters before Newbury's Weatherbys Super Sprint meeting follows, closing with a Craig David concert.

Cartmel, Newmarket and Ripon add to the afternoon fare before Classic action at the Curragh with the Darley Irish Oaks at 5.30 along with evening cards at Lingfield and Haydock.

Going report

Market Rasen (first race 1.35)
Good (GoingStick. Chase 7.8 and hurdle 8.2)
Distances: R1, 2, 3 & 7 +138yds; R4, 5 & 6 +192yds

Newbury (1.50)
Good to firm, good in places (GoingStick 6.7 on Friday at 7.20am)

Cartmel (1.55)
Good, good to firm in places (GoingStick 7.3 on Saturday at 7.00am)
Distances: R1, 3, 5 & 6 +12yds; R2, 4 & 7 +8yds

Newmarket (July) (2.15)
Good to firm (GoingStick 7.2 on Friday at 7.30am)
Distances: R2 & 7 +19yds

Ripon (first race 2.20)
Good (GoingStick 7.8 on Saturday at 5.45am)

Curragh (2.35)
Good (Good to firm in places on Straight course) Good to firm (on Round course)

Lingfield (5.45)
Good to firm, good in places (GoingStick 8.2 on Saturday at 5.45am)
Distances: R1, 2 & 3 +1yd

Haydock (6.00)
Good (GoingStick 7.1 on Saturday at 6.45am)
Distances: R1, 2 & 3 +3yds; R4 +25yds; R5 +42yds

Market movers

2.25 Newbury
Almoghared 6-1 (from 7)

3.25 Newmarket
Chez Vegas 16-1 (from 20)

4.00 Newmarket
Silver Quartz 7-1 (from 8)

What to back

The Saturday Sizzlers (£) are served up for members by the in-form Paul Kealy. The Tips Box is brimful expert selections and Signposts Sweetspots provides statistical pointers.

The popular Postcast covers the Irish Oaks and races televised by ITV today.

Finally check out Maddy Playle's quickfire tip for today.

What to read

Do not miss Classic Fever, which previews today's action including some amazing stories from the lesser races and a note of caution to the many who let the train take the strain to Newbury. Todaythere is a bus replacement from Theale.

The Darley Irish Oaks is previewed by Tony O'Hehir and David Milnes.

What to watch

The knowledgeable panel on What's The Word covers the whole weekend's action.

Don't miss two of Ireland's broadcasting legends with Tony O'Hehir interviewing Dessie Scahill on the eve of the legendary commentator's retirement, having called the Irish Derby for 48 years.

The best of Racing Post Sport

The British Open at Carnoustie continues apace andSteve Palmer is the man on the spot with his musings and tips.

Steve Davies has three bets for the World Matchplay darts which starts at the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

GAA followers have this postcast with David Jennings and Paddy Aherne to preview the weekend matches.

Final thought

Hard to believe Aidan O'Brien has failed to win one of his home Classics this year but he could put that right with a sixth Irish Oaks.

For the freshest betting advice, based on latest going and market conditions, don't miss the Live Tipster every afternoon. Just click Raceday Live at racingpost.com or the mobile app