The Lowdown: Uttoxeter passes inspection, plus all the news for today's racing

Today's news

• GREEN LIGHT: Uttoxeter has passed an inspection this morning and today's scheduled meeting will go ahead. The going is described as heavy with standing water in places.
  
  
• TIME TO REACT: The BHA's long-awaited review into the buying and selling of bloodstock and racehorses was published on Thursday with the industry pledging to make notable changes.
  
  
• EXTRA COVERAGE: Racing TV will show the action from Ireland on December 26 on a one-off free-to-air channel with a high volume of meetings on the day.
  
  
• FASCINATING FINALE: Soaring Glory, Israel Champ and Shantou Express are among bumper winners bidding for Listed glory (3.40) at Ascot.
  
  
• HAT-TRICK BID: Hareem Queen (3.20) bids for a third Fibresand success since October in the feature 5f handicap at Southwell for PJ McDonald, Karl Burke and owner John Dance.

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Today's meetings

**STAR FIXTURE**
Ascot (first race 12.45)
A future star from the north is among those in action at Ascot with high-class prospect Ribble Valley contesting a four-runner renewal of the Kennel Gate (2.30). Click here to read our preview.
Going Heavy
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Ribble Valley (2.30)

Uttoxeter (12.05)
Going Heavy (Standing water in places)

Southwell (1.35)
Going Standard

Dundalk (4.45)
Going Standard

Wolverhampton (5.00)
Going Standard

Key non-runners

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Today's tips

Keith Melrose's top tip

Sully D'Oc AA (1.55 Ascot)

Could do nothing relative to the winner at Newbury last time, but can improve again on this slightly easier assignment off the same mark.

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Today's audio

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