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‘In the last ten days he’s been different again’ - confidence rises in Il Est Francais as Harry Cobden takes over for King George

‘In the last ten days he’s been different again’ - confidence rises in Il Est Francais as Harry Cobden takes over for King George

'You probably only get five proper darts at a big race each year, so you have to deliver - and I think I've got a massive chance'

'You probably only get five proper darts at a big race each year, so you have to deliver - and I think I've got a massive chance'

'He worked with some Flat horses and made them look ordinary, and they weren't ordinary' - Sean Flanagan buzzing over Marine Nationale return

'He worked with some Flat horses and made them look ordinary, and they weren't ordinary' - Sean Flanagan buzzing over Marine Nationale return

'He was silky smooth and his change of pace really impressed me' - Nicky Henderson on the stars he has primed for Christmas

'He was silky smooth and his change of pace really impressed me' - Nicky Henderson on the stars he has primed for Christmas

Live Q&A with Moray Smith - chat to the pro punter from 7pm this evening on racingpost.com

Live Q&A with Moray Smith - chat to the pro punter from 7pm this evening on racingpost.com

‘In the last ten days he’s been different again’ - confidence rises in Il Est Francais as Harry Cobden takes over for King George

‘In the last ten days he’s been different again’ - confidence rises in Il Est Francais as Harry Cobden takes over for King George

'You probably only get five proper darts at a big race each year, so you have to deliver - and I think I've got a massive chance'

'You probably only get five proper darts at a big race each year, so you have to deliver - and I think I've got a massive chance'

'He worked with some Flat horses and made them look ordinary, and they weren't ordinary' - Sean Flanagan buzzing over Marine Nationale return

'He worked with some Flat horses and made them look ordinary, and they weren't ordinary' - Sean Flanagan buzzing over Marine Nationale return

'He was silky smooth and his change of pace really impressed me' - Nicky Henderson on the stars he has primed for Christmas

'He was silky smooth and his change of pace really impressed me' - Nicky Henderson on the stars he has primed for Christmas

Live Q&A with Moray Smith - chat to the pro punter from 7pm this evening on racingpost.com

Live Q&A with Moray Smith - chat to the pro punter from 7pm this evening on racingpost.com

How a long-time friendship helped Chris Gordon source leading bumper hope Bass Hunter

How a long-time friendship helped Chris Gordon source leading bumper hope Bass Hunter

A corruption case like no other: inside the Hillsin investigation that brought down Dylan Kitts and John Higgins

A corruption case like no other: inside the Hillsin investigation that brought down Dylan Kitts and John Higgins

Special reports

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Racing Post Festive Feast

Christmas build-upMore

'I expect a big performance' - Keith Donoghue says we'll see a 'sharper and fitter' Inothewayurthinkin in Savills Chase

'I expect a big performance' - Keith Donoghue says we'll see a 'sharper and fitter' Inothewayurthinkin in Savills Chase

'The Kauto Star is a big race and we’d love to win it' - Jamie Snowden eyeing dream end to the year with Wendigo

'The Kauto Star is a big race and we’d love to win it' - Jamie Snowden eyeing dream end to the year with Wendigo

'Stepping up to three miles is a tick in a very important box - everything about Kempton is made for him'

'Stepping up to three miles is a tick in a very important box - everything about Kempton is made for him'

'He's in great nick and certainly ready for the Paddy Power' - Gavin Cromwell runs through his Christmas squad

'He's in great nick and certainly ready for the Paddy Power' - Gavin Cromwell runs through his Christmas squad

Weekend reactionThe Last Word

JP McManus star is worth backing for the Cheltenham Festival - but not the one who won on Saturday

JP McManus star is worth backing for the Cheltenham Festival - but not the one who won on Saturday

Ante-Post Angles

Did Iroko's Ascot win help or hinder his Grand National prospects? Key takeaways from our team on course this weekend

Did Iroko's Ascot win help or hinder his Grand National prospects? Key takeaways from our team on course this weekend

The Inside Track

'She should have no problem recouping these losses if found a similar opportunity' - the week's essential additions to your tracker

'She should have no problem recouping these losses if found a similar opportunity' - the week's essential additions to your tracker

It's pre-Christmas cheer for JP, the Jonjos and Henderson - but will the King George ever come to Ascot?

It's pre-Christmas cheer for JP, the Jonjos and Henderson - but will the King George ever come to Ascot?

Racing Post+All Racing Post+ content

‘I’ve never had to deal with that in my career and I did find it hard - you start asking yourself what you’re doing wrong’

‘I’ve never had to deal with that in my career and I did find it hard - you start asking yourself what you’re doing wrong’

Sandown must not be forgotten in Jockey Club investment drive - and could an existing partner help to supply the funding?

Sandown must not be forgotten in Jockey Club investment drive - and could an existing partner help to supply the funding?

Lee Mottershead

Belgian globetrotter takes up rare job opportunity with Sir Mark Prescott - plus news of the teenager engaging racing's next generation

Belgian globetrotter takes up rare job opportunity with Sir Mark Prescott - plus news of the teenager engaging racing's next generation

Racing Grapevine

Racecourse groups may be badgered and browbeaten - but property developers are made of stern and patient stuff

Racecourse groups may be badgered and browbeaten - but property developers are made of stern and patient stuff

Raceday Intel & TipsAll Raceday Intel

2.08 Musselburgh: 'He promises to improve for the step up in trip' - analysis and key quotes for feature chase

2.08 Musselburgh: 'He promises to improve for the step up in trip' - analysis and key quotes for feature chase

'It’s hard to believe she isn’t a well-handicapped mare' - Richard Birch has three tips for the final day of racing before Christmas

'It’s hard to believe she isn’t a well-handicapped mare' - Richard Birch has three tips for the final day of racing before Christmas

Free horse racing tips for Monday, December 22 at Huntingdon, Musselburgh, Lingfield and Wolverhampton

Free horse racing tips for Monday, December 22 at Huntingdon, Musselburgh, Lingfield and Wolverhampton

Today's Top Tips

The Punt Acca: Matt Rennie with three fancies from Huntingdon and Musselburgh on Monday

The Punt Acca: Matt Rennie with three fancies from Huntingdon and Musselburgh on Monday

Kempton Under ThreatAll British news

'The King George just wouldn’t be the same at any other course' - readers have their say on Kempton's future

'The King George just wouldn’t be the same at any other course' - readers have their say on Kempton's future

'Nothing is certain or imminent' - Kempton manager's message to racegoers over track's future, with Christmas sales ahead of last year

'Nothing is certain or imminent' - Kempton manager's message to racegoers over track's future, with Christmas sales ahead of last year

'It's a disgrace - if we lose Kempton, the Jockey Club should hang its head in shame' - Alan King adds voice to track closure concerns

'It's a disgrace - if we lose Kempton, the Jockey Club should hang its head in shame' - Alan King adds voice to track closure concerns

Ceding control of Kempton's destiny is a shameful, unconscionable act of short-term thinking by the Jockey Club

Ceding control of Kempton's destiny is a shameful, unconscionable act of short-term thinking by the Jockey Club

Richard Forristal

Top Stories

‘In the last ten days he’s been different again’ - confidence rises in Il Est Francais as Harry Cobden takes over for King George

‘In the last ten days he’s been different again’ - confidence rises in Il Est Francais as Harry Cobden takes over for King George

'You probably only get five proper darts at a big race each year, so you have to deliver - and I think I've got a massive chance'

'You probably only get five proper darts at a big race each year, so you have to deliver - and I think I've got a massive chance'

'He worked with some Flat horses and made them look ordinary, and they weren't ordinary' - Sean Flanagan buzzing over Marine Nationale return

'He worked with some Flat horses and made them look ordinary, and they weren't ordinary' - Sean Flanagan buzzing over Marine Nationale return

'He was silky smooth and his change of pace really impressed me' - Nicky Henderson on the stars he has primed for Christmas

'He was silky smooth and his change of pace really impressed me' - Nicky Henderson on the stars he has primed for Christmas

Live Q&A with Moray Smith - chat to the pro punter from 7pm this evening on racingpost.com

Live Q&A with Moray Smith - chat to the pro punter from 7pm this evening on racingpost.com

‘In the last ten days he’s been different again’ - confidence rises in Il Est Francais as Harry Cobden takes over for King George

‘In the last ten days he’s been different again’ - confidence rises in Il Est Francais as Harry Cobden takes over for King George

'You probably only get five proper darts at a big race each year, so you have to deliver - and I think I've got a massive chance'

'You probably only get five proper darts at a big race each year, so you have to deliver - and I think I've got a massive chance'

'He worked with some Flat horses and made them look ordinary, and they weren't ordinary' - Sean Flanagan buzzing over Marine Nationale return

'He worked with some Flat horses and made them look ordinary, and they weren't ordinary' - Sean Flanagan buzzing over Marine Nationale return

'He was silky smooth and his change of pace really impressed me' - Nicky Henderson on the stars he has primed for Christmas

'He was silky smooth and his change of pace really impressed me' - Nicky Henderson on the stars he has primed for Christmas

Live Q&A with Moray Smith - chat to the pro punter from 7pm this evening on racingpost.com

Live Q&A with Moray Smith - chat to the pro punter from 7pm this evening on racingpost.com

How a long-time friendship helped Chris Gordon source leading bumper hope Bass Hunter

How a long-time friendship helped Chris Gordon source leading bumper hope Bass Hunter

A corruption case like no other: inside the Hillsin investigation that brought down Dylan Kitts and John Higgins

A corruption case like no other: inside the Hillsin investigation that brought down Dylan Kitts and John Higgins

Special reports

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Racing Post Festive Feast

Christmas build-upMore

'I expect a big performance' - Keith Donoghue says we'll see a 'sharper and fitter' Inothewayurthinkin in Savills Chase

'I expect a big performance' - Keith Donoghue says we'll see a 'sharper and fitter' Inothewayurthinkin in Savills Chase

'The Kauto Star is a big race and we’d love to win it' - Jamie Snowden eyeing dream end to the year with Wendigo

'The Kauto Star is a big race and we’d love to win it' - Jamie Snowden eyeing dream end to the year with Wendigo

'Stepping up to three miles is a tick in a very important box - everything about Kempton is made for him'

'Stepping up to three miles is a tick in a very important box - everything about Kempton is made for him'

'He's in great nick and certainly ready for the Paddy Power' - Gavin Cromwell runs through his Christmas squad

'He's in great nick and certainly ready for the Paddy Power' - Gavin Cromwell runs through his Christmas squad

Weekend reactionThe Last Word

JP McManus star is worth backing for the Cheltenham Festival - but not the one who won on Saturday

JP McManus star is worth backing for the Cheltenham Festival - but not the one who won on Saturday

Ante-Post Angles

Did Iroko's Ascot win help or hinder his Grand National prospects? Key takeaways from our team on course this weekend

Did Iroko's Ascot win help or hinder his Grand National prospects? Key takeaways from our team on course this weekend

The Inside Track

'She should have no problem recouping these losses if found a similar opportunity' - the week's essential additions to your tracker

'She should have no problem recouping these losses if found a similar opportunity' - the week's essential additions to your tracker

It's pre-Christmas cheer for JP, the Jonjos and Henderson - but will the King George ever come to Ascot?

It's pre-Christmas cheer for JP, the Jonjos and Henderson - but will the King George ever come to Ascot?

Racing Post+All Racing Post+ content

‘I’ve never had to deal with that in my career and I did find it hard - you start asking yourself what you’re doing wrong’

‘I’ve never had to deal with that in my career and I did find it hard - you start asking yourself what you’re doing wrong’

Sandown must not be forgotten in Jockey Club investment drive - and could an existing partner help to supply the funding?

Sandown must not be forgotten in Jockey Club investment drive - and could an existing partner help to supply the funding?

Lee Mottershead

Belgian globetrotter takes up rare job opportunity with Sir Mark Prescott - plus news of the teenager engaging racing's next generation

Belgian globetrotter takes up rare job opportunity with Sir Mark Prescott - plus news of the teenager engaging racing's next generation

Racing Grapevine

Racecourse groups may be badgered and browbeaten - but property developers are made of stern and patient stuff

Racecourse groups may be badgered and browbeaten - but property developers are made of stern and patient stuff

Raceday Intel & TipsAll Raceday Intel

2.08 Musselburgh: 'He promises to improve for the step up in trip' - analysis and key quotes for feature chase

2.08 Musselburgh: 'He promises to improve for the step up in trip' - analysis and key quotes for feature chase

'It’s hard to believe she isn’t a well-handicapped mare' - Richard Birch has three tips for the final day of racing before Christmas

'It’s hard to believe she isn’t a well-handicapped mare' - Richard Birch has three tips for the final day of racing before Christmas

Free horse racing tips for Monday, December 22 at Huntingdon, Musselburgh, Lingfield and Wolverhampton

Free horse racing tips for Monday, December 22 at Huntingdon, Musselburgh, Lingfield and Wolverhampton

Today's Top Tips

The Punt Acca: Matt Rennie with three fancies from Huntingdon and Musselburgh on Monday

The Punt Acca: Matt Rennie with three fancies from Huntingdon and Musselburgh on Monday

Kempton Under ThreatAll British news

'The King George just wouldn’t be the same at any other course' - readers have their say on Kempton's future

'The King George just wouldn’t be the same at any other course' - readers have their say on Kempton's future

'Nothing is certain or imminent' - Kempton manager's message to racegoers over track's future, with Christmas sales ahead of last year

'Nothing is certain or imminent' - Kempton manager's message to racegoers over track's future, with Christmas sales ahead of last year

'It's a disgrace - if we lose Kempton, the Jockey Club should hang its head in shame' - Alan King adds voice to track closure concerns

'It's a disgrace - if we lose Kempton, the Jockey Club should hang its head in shame' - Alan King adds voice to track closure concerns

Ceding control of Kempton's destiny is a shameful, unconscionable act of short-term thinking by the Jockey Club

Ceding control of Kempton's destiny is a shameful, unconscionable act of short-term thinking by the Jockey Club

Richard Forristal

Race reports More reports

Fakenham: 'It's important we're given these opportunities' - Jessica Smith lands unique race aboard No But I Will

Fakenham: 'It's important we're given these opportunities' - Jessica Smith lands unique race aboard No But I Will

Fakenham: 'It's important we're given these opportunities' - Jessica Smith lands unique race aboard No But I Will

Fakenham: 'It's important we're given these opportunities' - Jessica Smith lands unique race aboard No But I Will

Ascot: 'Definitely the toughest period of my career' - O'Neills' despair turns to joy as Wilful bags £100,000 handicap

Ascot: 'Definitely the toughest period of my career' - O'Neills' despair turns to joy as Wilful bags £100,000 handicap

Lingfield: 'Sometimes you’ve got to give it time' - winners starting to flow for O'Neills as smart prospect Oh Clare breaks maiden

Lingfield: 'Sometimes you’ve got to give it time' - winners starting to flow for O'Neills as smart prospect Oh Clare breaks maiden

It's pre-Christmas cheer for JP, the Jonjos and Henderson - but will the King George ever come to Ascot?

It's pre-Christmas cheer for JP, the Jonjos and Henderson - but will the King George ever come to Ascot?

BritainMore British racing news

'Stepping up to three miles is a tick in a very important box - everything about Kempton is made for him'

'Stepping up to three miles is a tick in a very important box - everything about Kempton is made for him'

'The Kauto Star is a big race and we’d love to win it' - Jamie Snowden eyeing dream end to the year with Wendigo

'The Kauto Star is a big race and we’d love to win it' - Jamie Snowden eyeing dream end to the year with Wendigo

Lingfield to host next year's Racing Together industry day in February

Lingfield to host next year's Racing Together industry day in February

'The King George just wouldn’t be the same at any other course' - readers have their say on Kempton's future

'The King George just wouldn’t be the same at any other course' - readers have their say on Kempton's future

IrelandMore Irish racing news

'I expect a big performance' - Keith Donoghue says we'll see a 'sharper and fitter' Inothewayurthinkin in Savills Chase

'I expect a big performance' - Keith Donoghue says we'll see a 'sharper and fitter' Inothewayurthinkin in Savills Chase

'I don't think we'll waste any time' - Emmet Mullins' exciting bumper winner set to go straight over fences

'I don't think we'll waste any time' - Emmet Mullins' exciting bumper winner set to go straight over fences

JP McManus snaps up smart novice chaser on course for Final Demand clash - and he'll remain under care of two-horse trainer

JP McManus snaps up smart novice chaser on course for Final Demand clash - and he'll remain under care of two-horse trainer

Prize-money increases, details of Tipperary investment and more funding for equine welfare - HRI's budget for 2026 explained

Prize-money increases, details of Tipperary investment and more funding for equine welfare - HRI's budget for 2026 explained

InternationalMore international news

Romantic Warrior ruled out of avenging Saudi Cup defeat and will target Hong Kong Triple Crown

Romantic Warrior ruled out of avenging Saudi Cup defeat and will target Hong Kong Triple Crown

Racing New South Wales 'a regulator that's lost its way', supreme court in Australia hears, as legal battle with Turf Club continues

Racing New South Wales 'a regulator that's lost its way', supreme court in Australia hears, as legal battle with Turf Club continues

New 950,000gns purchase set to bid for hat-trick for Wathnan Racing in 'very important' race

New 950,000gns purchase set to bid for hat-trick for Wathnan Racing in 'very important' race

Asian Racing Federation seizes control of Australia's black type Pattern 'given exceptional circumstances'

Asian Racing Federation seizes control of Australia's black type Pattern 'given exceptional circumstances'

InterviewsMore interviews

‘I’ve never had to deal with that in my career and I did find it hard - you start asking yourself what you’re doing wrong’

‘I’ve never had to deal with that in my career and I did find it hard - you start asking yourself what you’re doing wrong’

‘I’ll be there to see the kids open their presents but then it’s a coffee, bang, out the door’ - life in a racing yard at Christmas

‘I’ll be there to see the kids open their presents but then it’s a coffee, bang, out the door’ - life in a racing yard at Christmas

‘I miss the craic of going racing but it’s a young person’s game these days - and I don’t know how they survive, to be honest’

‘I miss the craic of going racing but it’s a young person’s game these days - and I don’t know how they survive, to be honest’

'I don't want to be part of this narrative that Irish trainers are better than us - I think that's rubbish, it drives me nuts'

'I don't want to be part of this narrative that Irish trainers are better than us - I think that's rubbish, it drives me nuts'

OpinionMore opinion

Racecourse groups may be badgered and browbeaten - but property developers are made of stern and patient stuff

Peter Thomas

Racecourse groups may be badgered and browbeaten - but property developers are made of stern and patient stuff

Racecourse groups may be badgered and browbeaten - but property developers are made of stern and patient stuff

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Lee MottersheadSandown must not be forgotten in Jockey Club investment drive - and could an existing partner help to supply the funding?

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Lee Mottershead

David JenningsA proper champion or a flash in the pan? Right now we haven't a clue how good Inothewayurthinkin is - but I fancy we're about to find out

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John RandallForget the jumps for a moment and raise a glass to one of Britain's leading Flat trainers for more than 30 years

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On The MoneyMore industry news

'We need more money' Lord Allen tells British racing - and it is on that issue that he will ultimately be judged

'We need more money' Lord Allen tells British racing - and it is on that issue that he will ultimately be judged

Gambling reform campaigners look to land another blow - but with their customary carelessness when it comes to the facts

Gambling reform campaigners look to land another blow - but with their customary carelessness when it comes to the facts

British racing may have won a battle at the budget but the war is still to be won

British racing may have won a battle at the budget but the war is still to be won

Gambling taxes are set to rise in the budget - it's now a question of where and by how much

Gambling taxes are set to rise in the budget - it's now a question of where and by how much