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Punchestown Gold Cup: JJ Slevin praises 'absolute monster' Fastorslow as he defeats Galopin Des Champs again

Punchestown Gold Cup: JJ Slevin praises 'absolute monster' Fastorslow as he defeats Galopin Des Champs again

'He undoubtedly has the class to strike' - Tom Segal bids to follow up a well-backed 9-2 winner with two tips at Punchestown on Thursday

'He undoubtedly has the class to strike' - Tom Segal bids to follow up a well-backed 9-2 winner with two tips at Punchestown on Thursday

Mixed reception as Gambling Commission unveils affordability pilot scheme in consultation response

Mixed reception as Gambling Commission unveils affordability pilot scheme in consultation response

Gambling review

Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes: I can understand privacy concerns but difficult choices have to be made over checks

Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes: I can understand privacy concerns but difficult choices have to be made over checks

Gambling review

Affordability checks: everything you need to know from the Gambling Commission's consultation

Affordability checks: everything you need to know from the Gambling Commission's consultation

Gambling review

Punchestown Gold Cup: JJ Slevin praises 'absolute monster' Fastorslow as he defeats Galopin Des Champs again

Punchestown Gold Cup: JJ Slevin praises 'absolute monster' Fastorslow as he defeats Galopin Des Champs again

'He undoubtedly has the class to strike' - Tom Segal bids to follow up a well-backed 9-2 winner with two tips at Punchestown on Thursday

'He undoubtedly has the class to strike' - Tom Segal bids to follow up a well-backed 9-2 winner with two tips at Punchestown on Thursday

Mixed reception as Gambling Commission unveils affordability pilot scheme in consultation response

Mixed reception as Gambling Commission unveils affordability pilot scheme in consultation response

Gambling review

Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes: I can understand privacy concerns but difficult choices have to be made over checks

Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes: I can understand privacy concerns but difficult choices have to be made over checks

Gambling review

Affordability checks: everything you need to know from the Gambling Commission's consultation

Affordability checks: everything you need to know from the Gambling Commission's consultation

Gambling review

BHA chief Julie Harrington encouraged by interim gambling code but stresses concern over levy review uncertainty

BHA chief Julie Harrington encouraged by interim gambling code but stresses concern over levy review uncertainty

Gambling review

Strength of your views on affordability is hidden away under Gambling Commission's diplomatic verbiage

Strength of your views on affordability is hidden away under Gambling Commission's diplomatic verbiage

Gambling review

Gambling Commission consultation: an affordability checks roadmap

Gambling Commission consultation: an affordability checks roadmap

Gambling review

New code on affordability checks is a hard-won victory, but concerns remain

New code on affordability checks is a hard-won victory, but concerns remain

6.00 Punchestown: Gordon Elliott thrilled with Cheltenham hero Teahupoo as he bids for festival double

6.00 Punchestown: Gordon Elliott thrilled with Cheltenham hero Teahupoo as he bids for festival double

5.25 Punchestown: 'You'd be hoping Gaelic Warrior can prove the best of these' - impressive Arkle winner returns to action

5.25 Punchestown: 'You'd be hoping Gaelic Warrior can prove the best of these' - impressive Arkle winner returns to action

4.15 Punchestown: could Blood Destiny be another Grade 1 horse in a handicap for Willie Mullins?

4.15 Punchestown: could Blood Destiny be another Grade 1 horse in a handicap for Willie Mullins?

A tough and more reliable Teahupoo is fancied to back up his Cheltenham success in style

A tough and more reliable Teahupoo is fancied to back up his Cheltenham success in style

'She is improving and has a fitness edge' - Graeme Rodway with five Thursday fancies

'She is improving and has a fitness edge' - Graeme Rodway with five Thursday fancies

Members' Club tips

'He appeals as an attractive bet' - Alan Sweetman with three tips for Punchestown on Thursday

'He appeals as an attractive bet' - Alan Sweetman with three tips for Punchestown on Thursday

Members' Club tips

The Punt Acca: Liam Headd with three selections at the Punchestown festival on Thursday

The Punt Acca: Liam Headd with three selections at the Punchestown festival on Thursday

Thursday's free racing tips: six horses to consider putting in your multiples

Thursday's free racing tips: six horses to consider putting in your multiples

Punchestown proves to be Fastorslow's playground yet again - but Galopin Des Champs should still be Gold Cup favourite

Punchestown proves to be Fastorslow's playground yet again - but Galopin Des Champs should still be Gold Cup favourite

Novice Hurdle: 'He's one tough horse' - Dancing City completes Aintree-Punchestown double with gritty victory

Novice Hurdle: 'He's one tough horse' - Dancing City completes Aintree-Punchestown double with gritty victory

Punchestown: Jody Townend stars as Redemption Day gives Mullins his 34th top-level victory this season

Punchestown: Jody Townend stars as Redemption Day gives Mullins his 34th top-level victory this season

Sagaro Stakes: 'We needed to see him back at his best and I think we did' - Coltrane tees up Gold Cup bid with repeat win

Sagaro Stakes: 'We needed to see him back at his best and I think we did' - Coltrane tees up Gold Cup bid with repeat win

John Dance-affiliated lots bring 567,500gns as six-figure filly holds sway

John Dance-affiliated lots bring 567,500gns as six-figure filly holds sway

Moore, Moore, Moore: Josh joins father Gary on training licence – and Jamie is set to follow

Moore, Moore, Moore: Josh joins father Gary on training licence – and Jamie is set to follow

Ascot: 'Winning was a bonus I wasn't sure would happen' - Jasour back on song for Clive Cox with Group 3 success

Ascot: 'Winning was a bonus I wasn't sure would happen' - Jasour back on song for Clive Cox with Group 3 success

'I can't wait to run her' - Christopher Head delighted as 1,000 Guineas hopeful Ramatuelle sails through her final workout

'I can't wait to run her' - Christopher Head delighted as 1,000 Guineas hopeful Ramatuelle sails through her final workout

Guineas festival

French 2,000 Guineas favoured for Dancing Gemini as Roger Teal reveals new jockey for his Classic contender

French 2,000 Guineas favoured for Dancing Gemini as Roger Teal reveals new jockey for his Classic contender

George Boughey filly lined up for Longchamp mission with top young jockey booked for first French Classic ride

George Boughey filly lined up for Longchamp mission with top young jockey booked for first French Classic ride

Newmarket Gallops

'We hope they make an obscene amount of money' - Honeysuckle silks to be auctioned at Punchestown

'We hope they make an obscene amount of money' - Honeysuckle silks to be auctioned at Punchestown

Willie Mullins is a phenomenon who's rewriting the record books - but his dominance could cause long-term damage to racing

Willie Mullins is a phenomenon who's rewriting the record books - but his dominance could cause long-term damage to racing

Top Stories

Punchestown Gold Cup: JJ Slevin praises 'absolute monster' Fastorslow as he defeats Galopin Des Champs again

Punchestown Gold Cup: JJ Slevin praises 'absolute monster' Fastorslow as he defeats Galopin Des Champs again

'He undoubtedly has the class to strike' - Tom Segal bids to follow up a well-backed 9-2 winner with two tips at Punchestown on Thursday

'He undoubtedly has the class to strike' - Tom Segal bids to follow up a well-backed 9-2 winner with two tips at Punchestown on Thursday

Mixed reception as Gambling Commission unveils affordability pilot scheme in consultation response

Mixed reception as Gambling Commission unveils affordability pilot scheme in consultation response

Gambling review

Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes: I can understand privacy concerns but difficult choices have to be made over checks

Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes: I can understand privacy concerns but difficult choices have to be made over checks

Gambling review

Affordability checks: everything you need to know from the Gambling Commission's consultation

Affordability checks: everything you need to know from the Gambling Commission's consultation

Gambling review

Punchestown Gold Cup: JJ Slevin praises 'absolute monster' Fastorslow as he defeats Galopin Des Champs again

Punchestown Gold Cup: JJ Slevin praises 'absolute monster' Fastorslow as he defeats Galopin Des Champs again

'He undoubtedly has the class to strike' - Tom Segal bids to follow up a well-backed 9-2 winner with two tips at Punchestown on Thursday

'He undoubtedly has the class to strike' - Tom Segal bids to follow up a well-backed 9-2 winner with two tips at Punchestown on Thursday

Mixed reception as Gambling Commission unveils affordability pilot scheme in consultation response

Mixed reception as Gambling Commission unveils affordability pilot scheme in consultation response

Gambling review

Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes: I can understand privacy concerns but difficult choices have to be made over checks

Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes: I can understand privacy concerns but difficult choices have to be made over checks

Gambling review

Affordability checks: everything you need to know from the Gambling Commission's consultation

Affordability checks: everything you need to know from the Gambling Commission's consultation

Gambling review

BHA chief Julie Harrington encouraged by interim gambling code but stresses concern over levy review uncertainty

BHA chief Julie Harrington encouraged by interim gambling code but stresses concern over levy review uncertainty

Gambling review

Strength of your views on affordability is hidden away under Gambling Commission's diplomatic verbiage

Strength of your views on affordability is hidden away under Gambling Commission's diplomatic verbiage

Gambling review

Gambling Commission consultation: an affordability checks roadmap

Gambling Commission consultation: an affordability checks roadmap

Gambling review

New code on affordability checks is a hard-won victory, but concerns remain

New code on affordability checks is a hard-won victory, but concerns remain

6.00 Punchestown: Gordon Elliott thrilled with Cheltenham hero Teahupoo as he bids for festival double

6.00 Punchestown: Gordon Elliott thrilled with Cheltenham hero Teahupoo as he bids for festival double

5.25 Punchestown: 'You'd be hoping Gaelic Warrior can prove the best of these' - impressive Arkle winner returns to action

5.25 Punchestown: 'You'd be hoping Gaelic Warrior can prove the best of these' - impressive Arkle winner returns to action

4.15 Punchestown: could Blood Destiny be another Grade 1 horse in a handicap for Willie Mullins?

4.15 Punchestown: could Blood Destiny be another Grade 1 horse in a handicap for Willie Mullins?

A tough and more reliable Teahupoo is fancied to back up his Cheltenham success in style

A tough and more reliable Teahupoo is fancied to back up his Cheltenham success in style

'She is improving and has a fitness edge' - Graeme Rodway with five Thursday fancies

'She is improving and has a fitness edge' - Graeme Rodway with five Thursday fancies

Members' Club tips

'He appeals as an attractive bet' - Alan Sweetman with three tips for Punchestown on Thursday

'He appeals as an attractive bet' - Alan Sweetman with three tips for Punchestown on Thursday

Members' Club tips

The Punt Acca: Liam Headd with three selections at the Punchestown festival on Thursday

The Punt Acca: Liam Headd with three selections at the Punchestown festival on Thursday

Thursday's free racing tips: six horses to consider putting in your multiples

Thursday's free racing tips: six horses to consider putting in your multiples

Punchestown proves to be Fastorslow's playground yet again - but Galopin Des Champs should still be Gold Cup favourite

Punchestown proves to be Fastorslow's playground yet again - but Galopin Des Champs should still be Gold Cup favourite

Novice Hurdle: 'He's one tough horse' - Dancing City completes Aintree-Punchestown double with gritty victory

Novice Hurdle: 'He's one tough horse' - Dancing City completes Aintree-Punchestown double with gritty victory

Punchestown: Jody Townend stars as Redemption Day gives Mullins his 34th top-level victory this season

Punchestown: Jody Townend stars as Redemption Day gives Mullins his 34th top-level victory this season

Sagaro Stakes: 'We needed to see him back at his best and I think we did' - Coltrane tees up Gold Cup bid with repeat win

Sagaro Stakes: 'We needed to see him back at his best and I think we did' - Coltrane tees up Gold Cup bid with repeat win

John Dance-affiliated lots bring 567,500gns as six-figure filly holds sway

John Dance-affiliated lots bring 567,500gns as six-figure filly holds sway

Moore, Moore, Moore: Josh joins father Gary on training licence – and Jamie is set to follow

Moore, Moore, Moore: Josh joins father Gary on training licence – and Jamie is set to follow

Ascot: 'Winning was a bonus I wasn't sure would happen' - Jasour back on song for Clive Cox with Group 3 success

Ascot: 'Winning was a bonus I wasn't sure would happen' - Jasour back on song for Clive Cox with Group 3 success

'I can't wait to run her' - Christopher Head delighted as 1,000 Guineas hopeful Ramatuelle sails through her final workout

'I can't wait to run her' - Christopher Head delighted as 1,000 Guineas hopeful Ramatuelle sails through her final workout

Guineas festival

French 2,000 Guineas favoured for Dancing Gemini as Roger Teal reveals new jockey for his Classic contender

French 2,000 Guineas favoured for Dancing Gemini as Roger Teal reveals new jockey for his Classic contender

George Boughey filly lined up for Longchamp mission with top young jockey booked for first French Classic ride

George Boughey filly lined up for Longchamp mission with top young jockey booked for first French Classic ride

Newmarket Gallops

'We hope they make an obscene amount of money' - Honeysuckle silks to be auctioned at Punchestown

'We hope they make an obscene amount of money' - Honeysuckle silks to be auctioned at Punchestown

Willie Mullins is a phenomenon who's rewriting the record books - but his dominance could cause long-term damage to racing

Willie Mullins is a phenomenon who's rewriting the record books - but his dominance could cause long-term damage to racing

Flat Stable ToursMore stable tours

Richard Hannon: 'He's in the Derby and we were extremely impressed with his win this month - that was no fluke'

Richard Hannon: 'He's in the Derby and we were extremely impressed with his win this month - that was no fluke'

Roger Varian: 'I still think he's unexposed over a mile and a half - but we want to try to win the Prince of Wales's first'

Roger Varian: 'I still think he's unexposed over a mile and a half - but we want to try to win the Prince of Wales's first'

Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'

Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'

Joseph O'Brien: 'He's looked a bit special at home - and it could be straight to Royal Ascot now'

Joseph O'Brien: 'He's looked a bit special at home - and it could be straight to Royal Ascot now'

Tim Easterby: 'He's well handicapped and I'm looking forward to him - we like him a lot'

Tim Easterby: 'He's well handicapped and I'm looking forward to him - we like him a lot'

Richard Hannon: 'He's in the Derby and we were extremely impressed with his win this month - that was no fluke'

Richard Hannon: 'He's in the Derby and we were extremely impressed with his win this month - that was no fluke'

Roger Varian: 'I still think he's unexposed over a mile and a half - but we want to try to win the Prince of Wales's first'

Roger Varian: 'I still think he's unexposed over a mile and a half - but we want to try to win the Prince of Wales's first'

Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'

Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'

Joseph O'Brien: 'He's looked a bit special at home - and it could be straight to Royal Ascot now'

Joseph O'Brien: 'He's looked a bit special at home - and it could be straight to Royal Ascot now'

Tim Easterby: 'He's well handicapped and I'm looking forward to him - we like him a lot'

Tim Easterby: 'He's well handicapped and I'm looking forward to him - we like him a lot'

Richard Hannon: 'He's in the Derby and we were extremely impressed with his win this month - that was no fluke'

Richard Hannon: 'He's in the Derby and we were extremely impressed with his win this month - that was no fluke'

Roger Varian: 'I still think he's unexposed over a mile and a half - but we want to try to win the Prince of Wales's first'

Roger Varian: 'I still think he's unexposed over a mile and a half - but we want to try to win the Prince of Wales's first'

Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'

Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'

Joseph O'Brien: 'He's looked a bit special at home - and it could be straight to Royal Ascot now'

Joseph O'Brien: 'He's looked a bit special at home - and it could be straight to Royal Ascot now'

Tim Easterby: 'He's well handicapped and I'm looking forward to him - we like him a lot'

Tim Easterby: 'He's well handicapped and I'm looking forward to him - we like him a lot'

BritainMore British racing news

New interim affordability code introduces £25,000 threshold for submitting financial documents

New interim affordability code introduces £25,000 threshold for submitting financial documents

Gambling review

Explainer: how the new interim code for affordability checks will work in practice

Explainer: how the new interim code for affordability checks will work in practice

Gambling review

Adrian Grain, the assistant trainer paralysed in freak gallops accident, dies aged 70

Adrian Grain, the assistant trainer paralysed in freak gallops accident, dies aged 70

Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot-winning trainer Paul Webber to hand in licence

Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot-winning trainer Paul Webber to hand in licence

IrelandMore Irish racing news

Conditions unchanged at Punchestown but rain forecast ahead of Thursday card

Conditions unchanged at Punchestown but rain forecast ahead of Thursday card

Punchestown festival

State Man and Irish Point to renew rivalry in Punchestown Champion Hurdle with Ballyburn also handed Grade 1 Friday assignment

State Man and Irish Point to renew rivalry in Punchestown Champion Hurdle with Ballyburn also handed Grade 1 Friday assignment

Punchestown festival

'The industry is one of the country's biggest success stories' - Horse Racing Ireland unveils five-year strategic plan

'The industry is one of the country's biggest success stories' - Horse Racing Ireland unveils five-year strategic plan

Teahupoo and Gaelic Warrior back in action as final fields are revealed for the two Grade 1s at Punchestown on Thursday

Teahupoo and Gaelic Warrior back in action as final fields are revealed for the two Grade 1s at Punchestown on Thursday

Punchestown festival

InternationalMore international news

Dorset-based point-to-point rider becomes first Briton to win $100,000 Maryland Hunt Cup

Dorset-based point-to-point rider becomes first Briton to win $100,000 Maryland Hunt Cup

Nightmare for Frankie Dettori as Kentucky Derby hope draws widest berth - and Netflix set to film him at Churchill Downs

Nightmare for Frankie Dettori as Kentucky Derby hope draws widest berth - and Netflix set to film him at Churchill Downs

Prix Ganay: 'Nobody gave us a chance' - major surprise as Haya Zark strikes in first Group 1 of the European season

Prix Ganay: 'Nobody gave us a chance' - major surprise as Haya Zark strikes in first Group 1 of the European season

Longchamp: 'She takes her racing well so we can be aggressive' - Joseph O'Brien has big plans for American Sonja

Longchamp: 'She takes her racing well so we can be aggressive' - Joseph O'Brien has big plans for American Sonja

Reports More reports

Wolverhampton: 'We paid five grand for her' - bargain buy Gogo Yubari racks up fifth win for Dylan Cunha

Wolverhampton: 'We paid five grand for her' - bargain buy Gogo Yubari racks up fifth win for Dylan Cunha

Wolverhampton: 'We paid five grand for her' - bargain buy Gogo Yubari racks up fifth win for Dylan Cunha

Wolverhampton: 'We paid five grand for her' - bargain buy Gogo Yubari racks up fifth win for Dylan Cunha

Yarmouth: 'She was worth the wait' - €2,600,000 yearling Run Away makes successful debut under Oisin Murphy

Yarmouth: 'She was worth the wait' - €2,600,000 yearling Run Away makes successful debut under Oisin Murphy

$Pontefract: 'We're in form, numbers are up and we've got Tyson Fury' - life's good for Holland as he trains first course winner$

Pontefract: 'We're in form, numbers are up and we've got Tyson Fury' - life's good for Holland as he trains first course winner

Banbridge robs Captain Guinness in broad daylight as opening day feature proves to be a thriller

Banbridge robs Captain Guinness in broad daylight as opening day feature proves to be a thriller

OpinionMore opinion

The Jockey Club knows how it is perceived and wants to change - but that change must happen faster

Lee Mottershead

The Jockey Club knows how it is perceived and wants to change - but that change must happen faster

The Jockey Club knows how it is perceived and wants to change - but that change must happen faster

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Lee Mottershead

Lewis PorteousSo much to like at Sandown - but day was tarnished by a farce at the start which robs punters

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Jonathan HardingGuineas weekend may soon be viewed as the start of the turf season with trials losing their importance

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Chris CookTime to lavish unqualified praise on Willie Mullins, an unstoppable force unlike any in jump racing history

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InterviewsMore interviews

'All of us who ply our trade training horses are dreamers - to put so much into it you must have a dream'

'All of us who ply our trade training horses are dreamers - to put so much into it you must have a dream'

'There was a moment of rage - but he's a magnificent horse and it suits me that he's passed under the radar'

'There was a moment of rage - but he's a magnificent horse and it suits me that he's passed under the radar'

When Patrick Mullins met Jack Kennedy: 'You could say I've been lucky - they're just broken bones and they heal'

When Patrick Mullins met Jack Kennedy: 'You could say I've been lucky - they're just broken bones and they heal'

Richard Hannon: 'When you're dead and buried the only things you're remembered by are your Classic winners'

Richard Hannon: 'When you're dead and buried the only things you're remembered by are your Classic winners'

The Last WordThe Last Word

Jonbon finally gets the credit he deserves - three things we learned this week

Jonbon finally gets the credit he deserves - three things we learned this week

What We Learned

Riding for Willie Mullins a rare privilege - but Danny Mullins deserves plenty of kudos

Riding for Willie Mullins a rare privilege - but Danny Mullins deserves plenty of kudos

The Cook Review

Jonbon matches previous best - and only Altior has beaten his Celebration Chase rating in the last ten years

Jonbon matches previous best - and only Altior has beaten his Celebration Chase rating in the last ten years

Racing Post Ratings

This Navan eyecatcher laid down quite a marker for the Oaks - she'll definitely stay the trip

This Navan eyecatcher laid down quite a marker for the Oaks - she'll definitely stay the trip

Ante-Post Angles

Industry NewsMore industry news

'The industry is in a good and positive place' - Brigid Simmonds looks back on her time at the Betting and Gaming Council

'The industry is in a good and positive place' - Brigid Simmonds looks back on her time at the Betting and Gaming Council

Government says it is working 'at pace' to have white paper measures in force by the summer

Government says it is working 'at pace' to have white paper measures in force by the summer

The Gambling Commission has launched its new corporate strategy - but what are the key points?

The Gambling Commission has launched its new corporate strategy - but what are the key points?

US gambling sector reaches 'important crossroads' - but has it learned lessons from other markets?

US gambling sector reaches 'important crossroads' - but has it learned lessons from other markets?

Maddy MeetsMore video

'For Kitty's Light to win those races gave us a big boost' - Christian Williams on tough times and his unique training approach

'For Kitty's Light to win those races gave us a big boost' - Christian Williams on tough times and his unique training approach

Hayley Turner on her retirement, comeback and the extraordinary confidence behind her Royal Ascot winner

Hayley Turner on her retirement, comeback and the extraordinary confidence behind her Royal Ascot winner

Kirsten Rausing: 'We are losing good horses - this is detrimental to the breed'

Kirsten Rausing: 'We are losing good horses - this is detrimental to the breed'

'The standard isn't good enough' - John Francome blasts modern-day jockeys

'The standard isn't good enough' - John Francome blasts modern-day jockeys