Going news, market movers and punting pointers in Britain and Ireland
The Royal Ascot countdown is in full swing and the revelation of the six-day entries this afternoon will raise excitement levels a notch.
However, before we ponder potential clashes such as Battaash v Lady Aurelia, and Sergei Prokofiev v Legends Of War there's a decent programme of afternoon and evening racing to focus on.
Racecards for Wednesday's meetings
Chelmsford provides the pick of the action, with two £50,000 handicaps the highlight of a valuable card.
In the evening some well-known names such as Ballycasey, Ballyoisin and Woodland Opera clash at Punchestown in a treat for jumps fans.
Going report
Yarmouth - first race 2.00
Good to firm, good in places (GoingStick: 7.1 on Wednesday at 7am)
Haydock (2.10)
Good to firm (GoingStick: 8.5 on Wednesday at 7am)
Chelmsford (2.20)
Standard
Punchestown (5.50)
Good
Hamilton (6.00)
Good to firm (GoingStick: 8.8 on Wednesday at 6am)
Kempton (6.10)
Standard to slow
Market movers
2.20 Chelmsford - I'll Have Another into evens (from 5-4)
4.00 Yarmouth - Players Luck into 100-30 (from 5)
5.10 Haydock - Kraka into 4-1 (from 13-2)
6.40 Kempton - Airshow into 7-2 (from 7)
What to back
It takes Maddy Playle only ten seconds to make a case for her banker at Haydock.
Our correspondents dotted around the key training centres offer their expert insight in Tips Box.
What to read
There will be strict security measures in place at Royal Ascot, with sniffer dogs patrolling toilet queues, while breath testing will be taking place at the turnstiles.
Members can enjoy an interview with Mick Channon, who is bidding to add to his 18 winners at the royal meeting.
What to watch
The wait is nearly over. The World Cup kicks off on Thursday and the Racing Post's team of experts have previewed all 16 fixtures in the opening round.
The best of Racing Post Sport
Golf guru Steve Palmer tipped Masters winner Patrick Reed at 50-1 and has had a host of big-priced winners since. Here he gives his take on the US Open.
Final thought
Harry Skelton had two winners at Southwell last night – his brother Dan sent out three – and he was unlucky not to have more. He's setting a hot pace in the jockeys' title and could take some catching, particularly if his brother's string remain in such hot form.
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Published on 13 June 2018inPreviews
Last updated 07:55, 13 June 2018
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