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We're all bit players in Willie's World - but spare a thought for the man who would be king in any other era

We're all bit players in Willie's World - but spare a thought for the man who would be king in any other era

Repeat winners, raw emotion and awesome amateurs: there are still plenty of potential Grand National fairytales

Repeat winners, raw emotion and awesome amateurs: there are still plenty of potential Grand National fairytales

He wasn’t even there - but the Caldwell dispersal sale still revealed the most important factor behind Willie Mullins’ dominance

He wasn’t even there - but the Caldwell dispersal sale still revealed the most important factor behind Willie Mullins’ dominance

Prize-money differences mean data on Sunday evening trials comes with an enormous caveat

Prize-money differences mean data on Sunday evening trials comes with an enormous caveat

Reasons to be fearful: jump racing's very existence might even be at risk unless major issues are addressed

Reasons to be fearful: jump racing's very existence might even be at risk unless major issues are addressed

'We'll be in Hawaiian shirts on Sunday' - optimism in the air as Lingfield keeps the show going

'We'll be in Hawaiian shirts on Sunday' - optimism in the air as Lingfield keeps the show going

We'll have squandered a great opportunity if Premier racing remains this invisible to racegoers

We'll have squandered a great opportunity if Premier racing remains this invisible to racegoers

The secret of success: Aidan O'Brien's rare insight into the mind of this 'very weird' genius

The secret of success: Aidan O'Brien's rare insight into the mind of this 'very weird' genius

Constitution Hill might not be the only extraterrestrial we get to see at Kempton this Christmas

Constitution Hill might not be the only extraterrestrial we get to see at Kempton this Christmas

Ireland is dominating - but it's British jump racing that might just be in a healthier place

Ireland is dominating - but it's British jump racing that might just be in a healthier place

Jockeys should be encouraged to say 'no' more often - not judged for it

Jockeys should be encouraged to say 'no' more often - not judged for it

The talent drain goes on: drastic moves for Marco Botti and George Baker do not bode well for British racing

The talent drain goes on: drastic moves for Marco Botti and George Baker do not bode well for British racing

John Gosden gave a stark warning - and now the Melbourne entries show the chickens have come home to roost

John Gosden gave a stark warning - and now the Melbourne entries show the chickens have come home to roost

Big punters might be returning to the betting ring - now on-course bookies must do their bit to keep them

Big punters might be returning to the betting ring - now on-course bookies must do their bit to keep them

Latest headache to hit the US a timely reminder that racing's core customers are its most important

Latest headache to hit the US a timely reminder that racing's core customers are its most important

What goes on behind closed doors? Lifting this cloak of mystery is crucial to racing's future - and integral to Epsom's revival

What goes on behind closed doors? Lifting this cloak of mystery is crucial to racing's future - and integral to Epsom's revival

There will never be another Frankie - but Ascot showed there are lots of captivating jockeys with their own tales to tell

There will never be another Frankie - but Ascot showed there are lots of captivating jockeys with their own tales to tell

Money talks - and Ian Williams' bold move shows that applies to racing as much as golf

Money talks - and Ian Williams' bold move shows that applies to racing as much as golf

Aidan O'Brien is a genius - but Auguste Rodin bucking history in the Derby would be one of his greatest feats

Aidan O'Brien is a genius - but Auguste Rodin bucking history in the Derby would be one of his greatest feats

Frankie Dettori has found his mojo again - and I wouldn't blame him for a retirement U-turn

Frankie Dettori has found his mojo again - and I wouldn't blame him for a retirement U-turn

Buick v Murphy: why this year's title race could be one for the ages

Buick v Murphy: why this year's title race could be one for the ages

Still no answers from the BHA over Aces Full Exeter mystery - the wall of silence is a backwards step

Still no answers from the BHA over Aces Full Exeter mystery - the wall of silence is a backwards step

So many options for Japan's new superstar Equinox - how disconcerting Britain isn't one of them

So many options for Japan's new superstar Equinox - how disconcerting Britain isn't one of them

I fear for Irish jockeys for Cheltenham - and I'm not surprised Gordon Elliott is being kept up at night

I fear for Irish jockeys for Cheltenham - and I'm not surprised Gordon Elliott is being kept up at night

We're all bit players in Willie's World - but spare a thought for the man who would be king in any other era

We're all bit players in Willie's World - but spare a thought for the man who would be king in any other era

Repeat winners, raw emotion and awesome amateurs: there are still plenty of potential Grand National fairytales

Repeat winners, raw emotion and awesome amateurs: there are still plenty of potential Grand National fairytales

He wasn’t even there - but the Caldwell dispersal sale still revealed the most important factor behind Willie Mullins’ dominance

Prize-money differences mean data on Sunday evening trials comes with an enormous caveat

He wasn’t even there - but the Caldwell dispersal sale still revealed the most important factor behind Willie Mullins’ dominance

Prize-money differences mean data on Sunday evening trials comes with an enormous caveat

Reasons to be fearful: jump racing's very existence might even be at risk unless major issues are addressed

Reasons to be fearful: jump racing's very existence might even be at risk unless major issues are addressed

'We'll be in Hawaiian shirts on Sunday' - optimism in the air as Lingfield keeps the show going

'We'll be in Hawaiian shirts on Sunday' - optimism in the air as Lingfield keeps the show going

We'll have squandered a great opportunity if Premier racing remains this invisible to racegoers

We'll have squandered a great opportunity if Premier racing remains this invisible to racegoers

The secret of success: Aidan O'Brien's rare insight into the mind of this 'very weird' genius

The secret of success: Aidan O'Brien's rare insight into the mind of this 'very weird' genius

Constitution Hill might not be the only extraterrestrial we get to see at Kempton this Christmas

Constitution Hill might not be the only extraterrestrial we get to see at Kempton this Christmas

Ireland is dominating - but it's British jump racing that might just be in a healthier place

Ireland is dominating - but it's British jump racing that might just be in a healthier place

Jockeys should be encouraged to say 'no' more often - not judged for it

Jockeys should be encouraged to say 'no' more often - not judged for it

The talent drain goes on: drastic moves for Marco Botti and George Baker do not bode well for British racing

The talent drain goes on: drastic moves for Marco Botti and George Baker do not bode well for British racing

John Gosden gave a stark warning - and now the Melbourne entries show the chickens have come home to roost

John Gosden gave a stark warning - and now the Melbourne entries show the chickens have come home to roost

Big punters might be returning to the betting ring - now on-course bookies must do their bit to keep them

Big punters might be returning to the betting ring - now on-course bookies must do their bit to keep them

Latest headache to hit the US a timely reminder that racing's core customers are its most important

Latest headache to hit the US a timely reminder that racing's core customers are its most important

What goes on behind closed doors? Lifting this cloak of mystery is crucial to racing's future - and integral to Epsom's revival

What goes on behind closed doors? Lifting this cloak of mystery is crucial to racing's future - and integral to Epsom's revival

There will never be another Frankie - but Ascot showed there are lots of captivating jockeys with their own tales to tell

There will never be another Frankie - but Ascot showed there are lots of captivating jockeys with their own tales to tell

Money talks - and Ian Williams' bold move shows that applies to racing as much as golf

Money talks - and Ian Williams' bold move shows that applies to racing as much as golf

Aidan O'Brien is a genius - but Auguste Rodin bucking history in the Derby would be one of his greatest feats

Aidan O'Brien is a genius - but Auguste Rodin bucking history in the Derby would be one of his greatest feats

Frankie Dettori has found his mojo again - and I wouldn't blame him for a retirement U-turn

Frankie Dettori has found his mojo again - and I wouldn't blame him for a retirement U-turn

Buick v Murphy: why this year's title race could be one for the ages

Buick v Murphy: why this year's title race could be one for the ages

Still no answers from the BHA over Aces Full Exeter mystery - the wall of silence is a backwards step

Still no answers from the BHA over Aces Full Exeter mystery - the wall of silence is a backwards step

So many options for Japan's new superstar Equinox - how disconcerting Britain isn't one of them

So many options for Japan's new superstar Equinox - how disconcerting Britain isn't one of them

I fear for Irish jockeys for Cheltenham - and I'm not surprised Gordon Elliott is being kept up at night

I fear for Irish jockeys for Cheltenham - and I'm not surprised Gordon Elliott is being kept up at night

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