Johnson's debut column features in your must-have companion to Saturday's racing

Richard Johnson has made a fast start after his return from a broken arm and the Racing Post's new columnist has six rides on Saturday as he attempts to close the gap to title rival Brian Hughes.

Four-time champion jockey Johnson has his first exclusive column in Saturday's newspaper, in which he assesses his six rides at Newbury and states his determination to retain the jockeys' championship.

Ireland's champion trainer Willie Mullins pays an in-depth tribute to popular chaser Un De Sceaux in his exclusive column, after the 12-year-old was retired on Friday due to injury.

Elsewhere, the Racing Post team has examined the big races over the weekend with previews and crucial analysis for the top ITV4 race at Doncaster, Newbury and Kelso.

Pricewise and Paul Kealy's Saturday Sizzlers column provide the best bets for the action, while the expert Saturday Jury discusses the weekend’s big questions to help unearth those punting pearls.

In Racing Post Sport, our team of experts delves into the Premier League action, including Watford's clash with runaway leaders Liverpool.

All this, and much more, only in Saturday’s Racing Post.

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