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Gianluca Bietolini: 'We've had five horses run in the Classics in only ten years and I'm not buying Galileos or Dubawis at the sales'

Focus on France

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From pony-racing sensation to the trusted man: how Augustin Madamet changed the career path for jockeys in France

French philosophy offers punters and owners something different

'We can buy these unbelievably well-bred horses as yearlings and two-year-olds - English or Irish trainers don't have that opportunity'

French jump racing: it's diverse, has great prize-money and is a magnet for top British and Irish owners and trainers

Meet the softly spoken French jockey preparing for the biggest ride of his career at Longchamp on Sunday

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Sajir was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 22/1. Rule 4 does not apply.

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1)

Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2)

Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

Queen Alexandra Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

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Aston Martin Apprentice Handicap

First Principle was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 6/4. Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 40p in the Pound.

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Barry O'Neill Memorial EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

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Dubai Venture was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 6/1. Rule 4 applies to bets struck prior to withdrawal but not to SP bets - deduction 10p in the Pound. New market formed.

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Mighty Magnus was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 25/1. Rule 4 does not apply.

Talk To Thompsons EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Bridgend Motor Group Handicap

Dalcon Civil Engineering Classified Stakes (Div I)

British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Watch On Racing TV Grassroots Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Qual') (GBBPlus)

D.H.Welton 50th Anniversary Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

#All4Ava Fillies' Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

Timeform Premium Ratings At racingtv.com Handicap

Zyn Partner Of The Jockey Club Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

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Johnny Sims Memorial Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Sky Sports Racing 415 EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Bands C and D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB)

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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Classified Stakes

Weekend Winners On Sky Sports Racing Classified Stakes

Rachel Jones Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Wrexham Lager Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Wrexham Lager Handicap Hurdle

Bangor-On-Dee Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Going Is Good Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Forrest Recruitment Mares' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Summer Social On Friday 4th July Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)

BoyleSports Ulster Derby (Premier Handicap)

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden

Weatherbys Digital Solutions Handicap

Mongey Communications Handicap

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Mount Charles Handicap

Eventco Marquees Maiden

Darren's Way Maiden

CBE Concannon Group Handicap

Ballyduane Stud Fillies Handicap

Greenmount Suite @ Limerick Handicap

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Martin Molony Stakes (Listed Race)

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Racing Again On 12th July Handicap

Dalcon Civil Engineering Classified Stakes (Div II)

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