The Lowdown: going updates, racecards, news and tips for today's racing

Today's news

• CALLING TIME: Top jump jockey Wayne Hutchinson, who had over 800 career winners in Britain, has announced his retirement.
• NO FAIRYTALE ENDING: Four-time Group 1 winner Magical has been ruled out of the Breeders' Cup and retired.
• RECORD-BREAKER: Mark Johnston broke the record for most winners in a season with his 236th success of the campaign at Kempton last night.
• FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: The rescheduled Vertem Futurity Trophy at Newcastle on Friday has attracted 17 entries. Nine of those are trained by Aidan O'Brien.
• RALLYING CRY: Richard Phillips' proposed National Racehorse Day has been well supported across the industry.

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Today's meetings

**STAR MEETING**
Chepstow (first race 1.15)
Get your notebooks at the ready. A number of talented young prospects are on show at the track and the beginners' chase (3.25), won last year by The Worlds End, is a fascinating contest. Read the preview here.

Going Good to soft, soft in places
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Christmas In April (1.45)

Catterick (12.30)
Going Heavy, soft in places

Southwell (4.45)
Going Standard

Today's tips

Paul Kealy's top tip

Late Shipment (1.15 Chepstow)

Pipe-opener on the Flat here last month and easy winner the last time he ran over track, trip and ground over hurdles.

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Today's video

Maddy Playle, Dave Orton, Tom Collins and Paddy Power's Paul Binfield reflect on the weekend's action and share their top tips for the next few days...

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