What you need to know to start your day including going from all the tracks

It may not be 'Super Saturday' but that does not mean there is nothing worth paying attention to this afternoon on a day that has something for everyone.

As far as the Flat is concerned, Newbury is the place to be, with the likes of the Group 3 bet365 Hackwood Stakes and the Weatherbys Super Sprint to look forward to.

If you are among those pining for some meaningful jumps action though, it's all about Market Rasen, with the Lincolnshire venue staging its summer highlight, featuring the Betfred-sponsored Summer Handicap Hurdle and Summer Plate.

In total, there are eight meetings across Britain and Ireland and if that is not enough, the wonderful Arrogate returns at Del Mar later tonight too.

Going report

Market Rasen - first race 1.35

Good (GoingStick Hurdle 7.6, Chase 7.4 on Thursday at 2.00). Course is in 'summer' configuration, adding 120yds to races 1, 2 & 7 and 168yds to others.

Gowran Park - first race 1.40

Yielding

Newbury - first race 1.50

Soft (good to soft in places) (GoingStick 5.1 on Saturday at 7.30; 14mm of overnight rain)

Cartmel - first race 1.55

Soft, good to soft in places (GoingStick 6.4 on Saturday at 6.45; 5mm of rain overnight)

Rail movements will add 28 yds to races 1, 3 & 5, 22yds to races 2, 3 & 7 and 34yds to race 6

Newmarket - first race 2.05

Soft (GoingStick 7.3 at 9.30 on Friday; 8mm of overnight rain)

Ripon - first race 2.20

Good to soft (GoingStick 8.0 on Saturday at 5.45; 2mm of overnight rain)

Limerick - first race 2.35

Good (Good to yielding in places on Chase course)

Lingfield - first race 5.45

Soft (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 7.3 on Friday at 8.00; 9mm of rain overnight)

Haydock - first race 5.55

Racing goes ahead

Good (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 8.3 on Saturday at 6.30; 10mm of rain since racing yesterday)

Market movers

Cartmel 1.55 Monarch's Glory 12-1 (from 33s)

Limerick 2.35 The Birdie Crow 11-10 (from 11-8)

Newbury 4.45 Pavillon 10-3 (from 15-2 (NR at 4-1))

Newbury 5.20 Wefait 8-1 (from 10s)

Cartmel 5.25 Midnight Walk 5-1 (from 15-2)

What's on today

There have been some smart winners of the Weatherbys Super Sprint in recent years, with Mrs Danvers scoring 12 months ago, as well as the likes of eventual Group 1 winner Tiggy Wiggy and subsequent Hong Kong superstar Peniaphobia. Who will emerge this afternoon?

Meanwhile, JP McManus has no fewer than ten runners due to compete today, including the 2014 winner It's A Gimme in the latest edition of the Summer Plate at Market Rasen. How many winners can the powerful owner bag today?

What to back

The Racing Post's team of experts have picked out their best bets of the day.

Meanwhile, Pricewise is backing a course specialist to make a successful leap into Listed company.

What to read

Racing is waking up in shock today after the death of stalls handler Stephen Yarborough at Haydock yesterday. The latest on how the tragedy unfolded is here and reaction from leading figures including the BHA's Nick Rust is here.

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Final thought

We all love racing and finding winners is a huge thrill, be it as an owner, trainer, jockey or punter. However, yesterday's tragedy at Haydock puts everything into perspective and it is heartbreaking to think of Stephen Yarborough's family and friends waking up this morning and trying to come to terms with their devastating loss. All of our hearts are heavy today.