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Market movers, ground news, tips and much more for pre-Christmas cracker at Ascot and Haydock - plus Boxing Day fields to take shape

Market movers, ground news, tips and much more for pre-Christmas cracker at Ascot and Haydock - plus Boxing Day fields to take shape

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

It's Crambo before Crimbo! Fergal O'Brien's flagbearer bids to join Long Walk legends and he's 'doing all the right things' again

It's Crambo before Crimbo! Fergal O'Brien's flagbearer bids to join Long Walk legends and he's 'doing all the right things' again

Brighterdaysahead gets green light to take on Lossiemouth at Leopardstown - and exciting stablemate Wodhooh could join them

Brighterdaysahead gets green light to take on Lossiemouth at Leopardstown - and exciting stablemate Wodhooh could join them

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Racing Post Festive Feast

'He still has untapped potential' - Harry Wilson returns with tips for every race live on ITV4 on Saturday

'He still has untapped potential' - Harry Wilson returns with tips for every race live on ITV4 on Saturday

Cracking The Puzzle

'He's always gone well fresh and can outrun his generous odds' - Tom Segal has three big fancies on Ascot's Long Walk Hurdle card

'He's always gone well fresh and can outrun his generous odds' - Tom Segal has three big fancies on Ascot's Long Walk Hurdle card

Market movers, ground news, tips and much more for pre-Christmas cracker at Ascot and Haydock - plus Boxing Day fields to take shape

Market movers, ground news, tips and much more for pre-Christmas cracker at Ascot and Haydock - plus Boxing Day fields to take shape

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

It's Crambo before Crimbo! Fergal O'Brien's flagbearer bids to join Long Walk legends and he's 'doing all the right things' again

It's Crambo before Crimbo! Fergal O'Brien's flagbearer bids to join Long Walk legends and he's 'doing all the right things' again

Brighterdaysahead gets green light to take on Lossiemouth at Leopardstown - and exciting stablemate Wodhooh could join them

Brighterdaysahead gets green light to take on Lossiemouth at Leopardstown - and exciting stablemate Wodhooh could join them

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Racing Post Festive Feast

Harry Wilson'He still has untapped potential' - Harry Wilson returns with tips for every race live on ITV4 on Saturday

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Cracking The Puzzle

Tom Segal'He's always gone well fresh and can outrun his generous odds' - Tom Segal has three big fancies on Ascot's Long Walk Hurdle card

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JP McManus snaps up smart novice chaser on course for Final Demand clash - and he'll remain under care of two-horse trainer

JP McManus snaps up smart novice chaser on course for Final Demand clash - and he'll remain under care of two-horse trainer

'Going into the King George with a fighting chance is incredible - and I think we have the one to beat'

'Going into the King George with a fighting chance is incredible - and I think we have the one to beat'

‘It left a massive hole in my life’ - Paul Nicholls opens up on death of his ‘mentor, friend and adviser’

‘It left a massive hole in my life’ - Paul Nicholls opens up on death of his ‘mentor, friend and adviser’

Boxing Day has come early: Your complete guide to a super Saturday of sport

Boxing Day has come early: Your complete guide to a super Saturday of sport

Racing Post+All Racing Post+ content

'I really fancy her to take down the favourite' - the Upping The Ante stars with their weekend wagers and Christmas bankers

'I really fancy her to take down the favourite' - the Upping The Ante stars with their weekend wagers and Christmas bankers

The Long Walk could reveal a new staying star - and I fancy it's one lurking at a big price

The Long Walk could reveal a new staying star - and I fancy it's one lurking at a big price

The Big-Race Breakdown

A proper champion or a flash in the pan? Right now we haven't a clue how good Inothewayurthinkin is - but I fancy we're about to find out

A proper champion or a flash in the pan? Right now we haven't a clue how good Inothewayurthinkin is - but I fancy we're about to find out

An inch of rain, record GoingStick readings and a course discrepancy: what Friday's racing told us about the ground at Ascot

An inch of rain, record GoingStick readings and a course discrepancy: what Friday's racing told us about the ground at Ascot

Raceday IntelAll Raceday Intel

2.25 Ascot: 'He’s got a great chance and hopefully he confirms himself the Stayers' Hurdle horse I know he is' - key insight for the Long Walk Hurdle

2.25 Ascot: 'He’s got a great chance and hopefully he confirms himself the Stayers' Hurdle horse I know he is' - key insight for the Long Walk Hurdle

3.35 Ascot: how close is Alexei to entering the Champion Hurdle picture? Robbie Wilders has the answer

3.35 Ascot: how close is Alexei to entering the Champion Hurdle picture? Robbie Wilders has the answer

Dosage Index and what it tells us about Iroko, his ideal trip, and the current state of the Grand National market

Dosage Index and what it tells us about Iroko, his ideal trip, and the current state of the Grand National market

2.05 Haydock: The Tommy Whittle is no one-horse race - but this contender is almost too unexposed to be true

2.05 Haydock: The Tommy Whittle is no one-horse race - but this contender is almost too unexposed to be true

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Prize-money increases, details of Tipperary investment and more funding for equine welfare - HRI's budget for 2026 explained

Prize-money increases, details of Tipperary investment and more funding for equine welfare - HRI's budget for 2026 explained

'A figure of immense stature' - Ascot's former royal representative Sir Johnny Weatherby dies at age of 66

'A figure of immense stature' - Ascot's former royal representative Sir Johnny Weatherby dies at age of 66

'Nothing is certain or imminent' - Kempton manager's message to racegoers over track's future, with Christmas sales ahead of last year

'Nothing is certain or imminent' - Kempton manager's message to racegoers over track's future, with Christmas sales ahead of last year

Minimum prize-money levels up, six furlongs earlier and nursery tweaks - two-year-old programme changes for 2026 in Britain explained

Minimum prize-money levels up, six furlongs earlier and nursery tweaks - two-year-old programme changes for 2026 in Britain explained

Top Stories

Market movers, ground news, tips and much more for pre-Christmas cracker at Ascot and Haydock - plus Boxing Day fields to take shape

Market movers, ground news, tips and much more for pre-Christmas cracker at Ascot and Haydock - plus Boxing Day fields to take shape

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

It's Crambo before Crimbo! Fergal O'Brien's flagbearer bids to join Long Walk legends and he's 'doing all the right things' again

It's Crambo before Crimbo! Fergal O'Brien's flagbearer bids to join Long Walk legends and he's 'doing all the right things' again

Brighterdaysahead gets green light to take on Lossiemouth at Leopardstown - and exciting stablemate Wodhooh could join them

Brighterdaysahead gets green light to take on Lossiemouth at Leopardstown - and exciting stablemate Wodhooh could join them

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Racing Post Festive Feast

'He still has untapped potential' - Harry Wilson returns with tips for every race live on ITV4 on Saturday

'He still has untapped potential' - Harry Wilson returns with tips for every race live on ITV4 on Saturday

Cracking The Puzzle

'He's always gone well fresh and can outrun his generous odds' - Tom Segal has three big fancies on Ascot's Long Walk Hurdle card

'He's always gone well fresh and can outrun his generous odds' - Tom Segal has three big fancies on Ascot's Long Walk Hurdle card

Market movers, ground news, tips and much more for pre-Christmas cracker at Ascot and Haydock - plus Boxing Day fields to take shape

Market movers, ground news, tips and much more for pre-Christmas cracker at Ascot and Haydock - plus Boxing Day fields to take shape

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

WATCH: step inside the mind of Willie Mullins in this fascinating interview with Ruby Walsh

It's Crambo before Crimbo! Fergal O'Brien's flagbearer bids to join Long Walk legends and he's 'doing all the right things' again

It's Crambo before Crimbo! Fergal O'Brien's flagbearer bids to join Long Walk legends and he's 'doing all the right things' again

Brighterdaysahead gets green light to take on Lossiemouth at Leopardstown - and exciting stablemate Wodhooh could join them

Brighterdaysahead gets green light to take on Lossiemouth at Leopardstown - and exciting stablemate Wodhooh could join them

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Christmas racing guide 2025: day-by-day overview - plus ITV Racing schedule

Racing Post Festive Feast

Harry Wilson'He still has untapped potential' - Harry Wilson returns with tips for every race live on ITV4 on Saturday

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Cracking The Puzzle

Tom Segal'He's always gone well fresh and can outrun his generous odds' - Tom Segal has three big fancies on Ascot's Long Walk Hurdle card

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JP McManus snaps up smart novice chaser on course for Final Demand clash - and he'll remain under care of two-horse trainer

JP McManus snaps up smart novice chaser on course for Final Demand clash - and he'll remain under care of two-horse trainer

'Going into the King George with a fighting chance is incredible - and I think we have the one to beat'

'Going into the King George with a fighting chance is incredible - and I think we have the one to beat'

‘It left a massive hole in my life’ - Paul Nicholls opens up on death of his ‘mentor, friend and adviser’

‘It left a massive hole in my life’ - Paul Nicholls opens up on death of his ‘mentor, friend and adviser’

Boxing Day has come early: Your complete guide to a super Saturday of sport

Boxing Day has come early: Your complete guide to a super Saturday of sport

Racing Post+All Racing Post+ content

'I really fancy her to take down the favourite' - the Upping The Ante stars with their weekend wagers and Christmas bankers

'I really fancy her to take down the favourite' - the Upping The Ante stars with their weekend wagers and Christmas bankers

The Long Walk could reveal a new staying star - and I fancy it's one lurking at a big price

The Long Walk could reveal a new staying star - and I fancy it's one lurking at a big price

The Big-Race Breakdown

A proper champion or a flash in the pan? Right now we haven't a clue how good Inothewayurthinkin is - but I fancy we're about to find out

A proper champion or a flash in the pan? Right now we haven't a clue how good Inothewayurthinkin is - but I fancy we're about to find out

An inch of rain, record GoingStick readings and a course discrepancy: what Friday's racing told us about the ground at Ascot

An inch of rain, record GoingStick readings and a course discrepancy: what Friday's racing told us about the ground at Ascot

Raceday IntelAll Raceday Intel

2.25 Ascot: 'He’s got a great chance and hopefully he confirms himself the Stayers' Hurdle horse I know he is' - key insight for the Long Walk Hurdle

2.25 Ascot: 'He’s got a great chance and hopefully he confirms himself the Stayers' Hurdle horse I know he is' - key insight for the Long Walk Hurdle

3.35 Ascot: how close is Alexei to entering the Champion Hurdle picture? Robbie Wilders has the answer

3.35 Ascot: how close is Alexei to entering the Champion Hurdle picture? Robbie Wilders has the answer

Dosage Index and what it tells us about Iroko, his ideal trip, and the current state of the Grand National market

Dosage Index and what it tells us about Iroko, his ideal trip, and the current state of the Grand National market

2.05 Haydock: The Tommy Whittle is no one-horse race - but this contender is almost too unexposed to be true

2.05 Haydock: The Tommy Whittle is no one-horse race - but this contender is almost too unexposed to be true

More news

Prize-money increases, details of Tipperary investment and more funding for equine welfare - HRI's budget for 2026 explained

Prize-money increases, details of Tipperary investment and more funding for equine welfare - HRI's budget for 2026 explained

'A figure of immense stature' - Ascot's former royal representative Sir Johnny Weatherby dies at age of 66

'A figure of immense stature' - Ascot's former royal representative Sir Johnny Weatherby dies at age of 66

'Nothing is certain or imminent' - Kempton manager's message to racegoers over track's future, with Christmas sales ahead of last year

'Nothing is certain or imminent' - Kempton manager's message to racegoers over track's future, with Christmas sales ahead of last year

Minimum prize-money levels up, six furlongs earlier and nursery tweaks - two-year-old programme changes for 2026 in Britain explained

Minimum prize-money levels up, six furlongs earlier and nursery tweaks - two-year-old programme changes for 2026 in Britain explained

Race reports More reports

Southwell: 'I’m absolutely delighted that he seems to be back to his best' -Mr Zippi strikes again for Sara Ender

Southwell: 'I’m absolutely delighted that he seems to be back to his best' -Mr Zippi strikes again for Sara Ender

Southwell: 'I’m absolutely delighted that he seems to be back to his best' -Mr Zippi strikes again for Sara Ender

Southwell: 'I’m absolutely delighted that he seems to be back to his best' -Mr Zippi strikes again for Sara Ender

Uttoxeter: 'She's a nice mare to have for that ground' - Coolanna off the mark in the mud for Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls

Uttoxeter: 'She's a nice mare to have for that ground' - Coolanna off the mark in the mud for Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls

Ascot: 'He could be a Grade 1 horse on the back of that' - Sam Thomas aiming Steel Ally at the top

Ascot: 'He could be a Grade 1 horse on the back of that' - Sam Thomas aiming Steel Ally at the top

Southwell: 'He looked as pleased as punch with himself' - A Pint Of Bear thrills Scott Dixon after scoring for the fourth time since cheating death

Southwell: 'He looked as pleased as punch with himself' - A Pint Of Bear thrills Scott Dixon after scoring for the fourth time since cheating death

BritainMore British racing news

'Nothing is certain or imminent' - Kempton manager's message to racegoers over track's future, with Christmas sales ahead of last year

'Nothing is certain or imminent' - Kempton manager's message to racegoers over track's future, with Christmas sales ahead of last year

'A figure of immense stature' - Ascot's former royal representative Sir Johnny Weatherby dies at age of 66

'A figure of immense stature' - Ascot's former royal representative Sir Johnny Weatherby dies at age of 66

Minimum prize-money levels up, six furlongs earlier and nursery tweaks - two-year-old programme changes for 2026 in Britain explained

Minimum prize-money levels up, six furlongs earlier and nursery tweaks - two-year-old programme changes for 2026 in Britain explained

'The real top riders never seem to get it wrong' - Dylan Johnston mulling over tricky decision between stablemates in Welsh National

'The real top riders never seem to get it wrong' - Dylan Johnston mulling over tricky decision between stablemates in Welsh National

IrelandMore Irish racing news

Prize-money increases, details of Tipperary investment and more funding for equine welfare - HRI's budget for 2026 explained

Prize-money increases, details of Tipperary investment and more funding for equine welfare - HRI's budget for 2026 explained

'I think he's progressed' - Gavin Cromwell expecting improved showing from Inothewayurthinkin in Savills Chase

'I think he's progressed' - Gavin Cromwell expecting improved showing from Inothewayurthinkin in Savills Chase

Willie Mullins jumping debutants, the Brighterdaysahead question and returning stars - Irish racing's Christmas entries are out

Willie Mullins jumping debutants, the Brighterdaysahead question and returning stars - Irish racing's Christmas entries are out

'I'm absolutely convinced that he was determined to be with his horse' - inside the explosive Redwood Queen hearing

'I'm absolutely convinced that he was determined to be with his horse' - inside the explosive Redwood Queen hearing

InternationalMore international news

Romantic Warrior ruled out of avenging Saudi Cup defeat and will target Hong Kong Triple Crown

Romantic Warrior ruled out of avenging Saudi Cup defeat and will target Hong Kong Triple Crown

Racing New South Wales 'a regulator that's lost its way', supreme court in Australia hears, as legal battle with Turf Club continues

Racing New South Wales 'a regulator that's lost its way', supreme court in Australia hears, as legal battle with Turf Club continues

New 950,000gns purchase set to bid for hat-trick for Wathnan Racing in 'very important' race

New 950,000gns purchase set to bid for hat-trick for Wathnan Racing in 'very important' race

Asian Racing Federation seizes control of Australia's black type Pattern 'given exceptional circumstances'

Asian Racing Federation seizes control of Australia's black type Pattern 'given exceptional circumstances'

InterviewsMore interviews

‘I’ll be there to see the kids open their presents but then it’s a coffee, bang, out the door’ - life in a racing yard at Christmas

‘I’ll be there to see the kids open their presents but then it’s a coffee, bang, out the door’ - life in a racing yard at Christmas

‘I miss the craic of going racing but it’s a young person’s game these days - and I don’t know how they survive, to be honest’

‘I miss the craic of going racing but it’s a young person’s game these days - and I don’t know how they survive, to be honest’

'I don't want to be part of this narrative that Irish trainers are better than us - I think that's rubbish, it drives me nuts'

'I don't want to be part of this narrative that Irish trainers are better than us - I think that's rubbish, it drives me nuts'

'I don't even know what day of the week it is - I'd love a day off but racing is so relentless that you can't do it'

'I don't even know what day of the week it is - I'd love a day off but racing is so relentless that you can't do it'

OpinionMore opinion

A proper champion or a flash in the pan? Right now we haven't a clue how good Inothewayurthinkin is - but I fancy we're about to find out

David Jennings

A proper champion or a flash in the pan? Right now we haven't a clue how good Inothewayurthinkin is - but I fancy we're about to find out

A proper champion or a flash in the pan? Right now we haven't a clue how good Inothewayurthinkin is - but I fancy we're about to find out

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John RandallForget the jumps for a moment and raise a glass to one of Britain's leading Flat trainers for more than 30 years

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Andrew DietzFlat racing at Aintree would make sense - but what would that mean for another northern Jockey Club track?

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Stuart RileyJust the 288 winners for Sean Bowen? A Gold Cup horse rated 130 for JP McManus? Here's what I found on the Santa lists of racing's finest

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On The MoneyMore industry news

'We need more money' Lord Allen tells British racing - and it is on that issue that he will ultimately be judged

'We need more money' Lord Allen tells British racing - and it is on that issue that he will ultimately be judged

Gambling reform campaigners look to land another blow - but with their customary carelessness when it comes to the facts

Gambling reform campaigners look to land another blow - but with their customary carelessness when it comes to the facts

British racing may have won a battle at the budget but the war is still to be won

British racing may have won a battle at the budget but the war is still to be won

Gambling taxes are set to rise in the budget - it's now a question of where and by how much

Gambling taxes are set to rise in the budget - it's now a question of where and by how much