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'Kempton is tailor-made for him' - confidence behind French star Il Est Francais grows ahead of King George bid

Britain

A cocaine smuggler's grim influence, Fallon in the dock and Al Zarooni's fall from grace - it's the century's most shocking stories

2000-2024

Ffos Las: 'We put a few quid on' - 100-1 shot ends trainer's 4,607-day gap between wins in style

Reports

JJ Slevin set to return for strong book of rides over Christmas - but he won't be at Kempton to partner Banbridge

Ireland

Ante-post favourite Mr Vango ruled out of the Welsh Grand National

Britain

'Kempton is tailor-made for him' - confidence behind French star Il Est Francais grows ahead of King George bid

Britain

A cocaine smuggler's grim influence, Fallon in the dock and Al Zarooni's fall from grace - it's the century's most shocking stories

2000-2024

Ffos Las: 'We put a few quid on' - 100-1 shot ends trainer's 4,607-day gap between wins in style

Reports

JJ Slevin set to return for strong book of rides over Christmas - but he won't be at Kempton to partner Banbridge

Ireland

Ante-post favourite Mr Vango ruled out of the Welsh Grand National

Britain

I've finally stopped imagining Andrew Rhodes as Ebenezer Scrooge to focus on finding winners - it's the true meaning of Christmas

Chris Cook

Man accused of murders of wife and two daughters of racing commentator John Hunt pleads not guilty

Britain

'He was so much more to me than a champion' - death of brilliant racehorse and sire Uncle Mo at 16

International

Racing Postcast: Ascot and Haydock preview show with Robbie Wilders and Jonny Pearson

Racing Postcast

Exeter: 'I'm super proud of her' - Mayhem Mya overcomes travel chaos and health scare to win for local trainer Chris Honour

Reports

'He's showing great signs at home' - in-form Johnny Burke gears up for Long Walk Hurdle repeat attempt on Crambo

Britain

'Hugely talented' French chaser set to be supplemented for King George

Britain

Usyk vs Fury odds: who is the favourite to win on Saturday?

Boxing tips

Big-race insightMore previews

12.45 Ascot: 'He's improving all the time' - Double Powerful faces stiff competition as he bids for a seven-timer

Previews

3.05 Ascot: 'I think he's got a right squeak' - which trainer fancies his chances against Johnnywho in the Grade 2 novice chase?

Previews

Three things to note on Friday – Chris Cook takes a look at the day's action

Previews

Cheltenham winner makes hurdling debut and daughter of Justify bids to remain unbeaten - Friday's punting pointers

Previews

Horse racing tipsMore racing tips

'He is weighted to go well and dropping in trip at this track might suit' - Graeme Rodway with four Friday fancies

Members' Club tips

'She has an excellent chance of returning to winning ways' - Justin O'Hanlon with two selections at Dundalk

Members' Club tips

The Punt Acca: Harry Wilson looks to follow last week's winning nap with three tips from Ascot and Southwell

Free tips

Free horse racing tips for Friday, December 20 at Ascot, Uttoxeter, Southwell and Wolverhampton

Free tips

More news

Il Est Francais given green light for Kempton as King George jigsaw starts to fall into place

Britain

Owners' body says its members' loyalty must not be exploited as BHA announces 3.9 per cent rise in participant fees

Britain

‘Absolutely no excuses’ - Paul Nicholls left frustrated by Lorcan Williams ride as Newbury winner faces disqualification

Britain

Ascot hoping for crowd of 19,000 on Saturday as Kempton and Chepstow report healthy ticket sales for festive meetings

Britain

2000-2024

2000-2024 series

A cocaine smuggler's grim influence, Fallon in the dock and Al Zarooni's fall from grace - it's the century's most shocking stories

2000-2024

So many astonishing horses and humans have pushed back the boundaries - yet two Irish legends stand head and shoulders above all

2000-2024

Frankel v Sea The Stars v Dubai Millennium: it's the ultimate match-up as we rank the century's greatest Flat horses

2000-2024

It's been 25 years of drama and upheaval - but just who has shaped racing the most?

2000-2024

Kauto, Denman, Sprinter and so many more: the greatest jumps horses of the 21st century ranked

2000-2024

A cocaine smuggler's grim influence, Fallon in the dock and Al Zarooni's fall from grace - it's the century's most shocking stories

2000-2024

So many astonishing horses and humans have pushed back the boundaries - yet two Irish legends stand head and shoulders above all

2000-2024

Frankel v Sea The Stars v Dubai Millennium: it's the ultimate match-up as we rank the century's greatest Flat horses

2000-2024

It's been 25 years of drama and upheaval - but just who has shaped racing the most?

2000-2024

Kauto, Denman, Sprinter and so many more: the greatest jumps horses of the 21st century ranked

2000-2024

Features and opinionMore opinion

The Long Walk is an underappreciated festive gem - it almost always delivers

Another View

My five highlights of 2024 - including a golden era for the division that is jump racing's beating heart

Richard Forristal

Punters should always try to find the front-runner in chases - but this hold-up horse could be Champion Chase class

Tom Segal

This chase debutant was seriously eyecatching - and he looks a major contender for Cheltenham Festival honours

Mark Holder

Stable Tours

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'He could make it right to the very top over fences’ - Willie Mullins’ exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his extraordinary team

Stable Tours

Racing Post Members' Club: 50% off your first three months

News

‘I’m sure there’s lots more to come from him - some of his work last season reminded me of Master Minded’

Stable Tours

'We'll find him one more race with a view to stepping up into Grade 1 company - I think he's really useful'

Stable Tours

'He has enormous potential and really is the most gorgeous big horse - he'll go novice chasing and he should be top-class'

Stable Tours

'He could make it right to the very top over fences’ - Willie Mullins’ exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his extraordinary team

Stable Tours

Racing Post Members' Club: 50% off your first three months

News

‘I’m sure there’s lots more to come from him - some of his work last season reminded me of Master Minded’

Stable Tours

'We'll find him one more race with a view to stepping up into Grade 1 company - I think he's really useful'

Stable Tours

'He has enormous potential and really is the most gorgeous big horse - he'll go novice chasing and he should be top-class'

Stable Tours

Racing's black holeMore gambling review news

Our sport is facing a daunting task - but here are three crucial steps to arrest the spiralling decline in betting activity

Tom Kerr

'My betting is down by more than 99 per cent' - Royal Ascot-winning owner who turned over up to £1m a day bemoans impact of checks

Gambling review

The £3 billion black hole: calls for urgent action on affordability checks as online betting turnover on racing crashes

Gambling review

The Front Page: racing's £3bn black hole - what caused it and what does it mean for the sport?

The Front Page

'Kempton is tailor-made for him' - confidence behind French star Il Est Francais grows ahead of King George bid

Britain

A cocaine smuggler's grim influence, Fallon in the dock and Al Zarooni's fall from grace - it's the century's most shocking stories

2000-2024

Ffos Las: 'We put a few quid on' - 100-1 shot ends trainer's 4,607-day gap between wins in style

Reports

JJ Slevin set to return for strong book of rides over Christmas - but he won't be at Kempton to partner Banbridge

Ireland

Ante-post favourite Mr Vango ruled out of the Welsh Grand National

Britain

'Kempton is tailor-made for him' - confidence behind French star Il Est Francais grows ahead of King George bid

Britain

A cocaine smuggler's grim influence, Fallon in the dock and Al Zarooni's fall from grace - it's the century's most shocking stories

2000-2024

Ffos Las: 'We put a few quid on' - 100-1 shot ends trainer's 4,607-day gap between wins in style

Reports

JJ Slevin set to return for strong book of rides over Christmas - but he won't be at Kempton to partner Banbridge

Ireland

Ante-post favourite Mr Vango ruled out of the Welsh Grand National

Britain

I've finally stopped imagining Andrew Rhodes as Ebenezer Scrooge to focus on finding winners - it's the true meaning of Christmas

Chris Cook

Man accused of murders of wife and two daughters of racing commentator John Hunt pleads not guilty

Britain

'He was so much more to me than a champion' - death of brilliant racehorse and sire Uncle Mo at 16

International

Racing Postcast: Ascot and Haydock preview show with Robbie Wilders and Jonny Pearson

Racing Postcast

Exeter: 'I'm super proud of her' - Mayhem Mya overcomes travel chaos and health scare to win for local trainer Chris Honour

Reports

'He's showing great signs at home' - in-form Johnny Burke gears up for Long Walk Hurdle repeat attempt on Crambo

Britain

'Hugely talented' French chaser set to be supplemented for King George

Britain

Usyk vs Fury odds: who is the favourite to win on Saturday?

Boxing tips

Big-race insightMore previews

12.45 Ascot: 'He's improving all the time' - Double Powerful faces stiff competition as he bids for a seven-timer

Previews

3.05 Ascot: 'I think he's got a right squeak' - which trainer fancies his chances against Johnnywho in the Grade 2 novice chase?

Previews

Three things to note on Friday – Chris Cook takes a look at the day's action

Previews

Cheltenham winner makes hurdling debut and daughter of Justify bids to remain unbeaten - Friday's punting pointers

Previews

Horse racing tipsMore racing tips

'He is weighted to go well and dropping in trip at this track might suit' - Graeme Rodway with four Friday fancies

Members' Club tips

'She has an excellent chance of returning to winning ways' - Justin O'Hanlon with two selections at Dundalk

Members' Club tips

The Punt Acca: Harry Wilson looks to follow last week's winning nap with three tips from Ascot and Southwell

Free tips

Free horse racing tips for Friday, December 20 at Ascot, Uttoxeter, Southwell and Wolverhampton

Free tips

More news

Il Est Francais given green light for Kempton as King George jigsaw starts to fall into place

Britain

Owners' body says its members' loyalty must not be exploited as BHA announces 3.9 per cent rise in participant fees

Britain

‘Absolutely no excuses’ - Paul Nicholls left frustrated by Lorcan Williams ride as Newbury winner faces disqualification

Britain

Ascot hoping for crowd of 19,000 on Saturday as Kempton and Chepstow report healthy ticket sales for festive meetings

Britain

2000-2024

2000-2024 series

A cocaine smuggler's grim influence, Fallon in the dock and Al Zarooni's fall from grace - it's the century's most shocking stories

2000-2024

So many astonishing horses and humans have pushed back the boundaries - yet two Irish legends stand head and shoulders above all

2000-2024

Frankel v Sea The Stars v Dubai Millennium: it's the ultimate match-up as we rank the century's greatest Flat horses

2000-2024

It's been 25 years of drama and upheaval - but just who has shaped racing the most?

2000-2024

Kauto, Denman, Sprinter and so many more: the greatest jumps horses of the 21st century ranked

2000-2024

A cocaine smuggler's grim influence, Fallon in the dock and Al Zarooni's fall from grace - it's the century's most shocking stories

2000-2024

So many astonishing horses and humans have pushed back the boundaries - yet two Irish legends stand head and shoulders above all

2000-2024

Frankel v Sea The Stars v Dubai Millennium: it's the ultimate match-up as we rank the century's greatest Flat horses

2000-2024

It's been 25 years of drama and upheaval - but just who has shaped racing the most?

2000-2024

Kauto, Denman, Sprinter and so many more: the greatest jumps horses of the 21st century ranked

2000-2024

Features and opinionMore opinion

The Long Walk is an underappreciated festive gem - it almost always delivers

Another View

My five highlights of 2024 - including a golden era for the division that is jump racing's beating heart

Richard Forristal

Punters should always try to find the front-runner in chases - but this hold-up horse could be Champion Chase class

Tom Segal

This chase debutant was seriously eyecatching - and he looks a major contender for Cheltenham Festival honours

Mark Holder

Stable Tours

Jumps Stable Tours 24-25

'He could make it right to the very top over fences’ - Willie Mullins’ exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his extraordinary team

Stable Tours

Racing Post Members' Club: 50% off your first three months

News

‘I’m sure there’s lots more to come from him - some of his work last season reminded me of Master Minded’

Stable Tours

'We'll find him one more race with a view to stepping up into Grade 1 company - I think he's really useful'

Stable Tours

'He has enormous potential and really is the most gorgeous big horse - he'll go novice chasing and he should be top-class'

Stable Tours

'He could make it right to the very top over fences’ - Willie Mullins’ exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his extraordinary team

Stable Tours

Racing Post Members' Club: 50% off your first three months

News

‘I’m sure there’s lots more to come from him - some of his work last season reminded me of Master Minded’

Stable Tours

'We'll find him one more race with a view to stepping up into Grade 1 company - I think he's really useful'

Stable Tours

'He has enormous potential and really is the most gorgeous big horse - he'll go novice chasing and he should be top-class'

Stable Tours

Racing's black holeMore gambling review news

Our sport is facing a daunting task - but here are three crucial steps to arrest the spiralling decline in betting activity

Tom Kerr

'My betting is down by more than 99 per cent' - Royal Ascot-winning owner who turned over up to £1m a day bemoans impact of checks

Gambling review

The £3 billion black hole: calls for urgent action on affordability checks as online betting turnover on racing crashes

Gambling review

The Front Page: racing's £3bn black hole - what caused it and what does it mean for the sport?

The Front Page

PreviewsMore previews

12.45 Ascot: 'He's improving all the time' - Double Powerful faces stiff competition as he bids for a seven-timer

Previews

3.05 Ascot: 'I think he's got a right squeak' - which trainer fancies his chances against Johnnywho in the Grade 2 novice chase?

Previews

Race reports More reports

Southwell: 'The stars have aligned' - trainer Michael Keady's first runner in his own name is a winner

Reports

Southwell: 'The stars have aligned' - trainer Michael Keady's first runner in his own name is a winner

Reports

Newbury: 'It's been special' - Jane Williams finishes tricky 2024 on a high as Saint Segal ends luckless run

Reports

Ludlow: 'We had a bit of a rough patch' – Blue Moon Lady helps trainer Robbie Llewellyn bounce back from lean run

Reports

Lingfield: 'They’re just coming into a bit of form' - Godot's feature success ends Andy Irvine's seven-month wait for a winner

Reports

BritainMore British racing news

Owners' body says its members' loyalty must not be exploited as BHA announces 3.9 per cent rise in participant fees

Britain

BHA says six-year wait to conclude Euginio positive-test case is 'regrettable' as trainer Richard Hannon receives no penalty

Britain

Ascot hoping for crowd of 19,000 on Saturday as Kempton and Chepstow report healthy ticket sales for festive meetings

Britain

Il Est Francais given green light for Kempton as King George jigsaw starts to fall into place

Britain

Upping The AnteMore Upping The Ante

WATCH: join Johnny Dineen and David Jennings for episode six of Upping The Ante featuring 10-1 and 50-1 selections

Upping The Ante

WATCH: join Johnny Dineen and David Jennings for episode five of Upping The Ante featuring a selection for the Brown Advisory

Upping The Ante

WATCH: join Johnny Dineen and David Jennings for episode four of Upping The Ante featuring a selection for the Arkle

Upping The Ante

WATCH: join Johnny Dineen and David Jennings for episode three of Upping The Ante featuring an ante-post Champion Hurdle tip

Upping The Ante

OpinionMore opinion

Matt Butler

The Long Walk is an underappreciated festive gem - it almost always delivers

Another View

Richard ForristalMy five highlights of 2024 - including a golden era for the division that is jump racing's beating heart

Richard Forristal

Paul Kealy'I can see him going off shorter' - Paul Kealy with five ante-post selections for Saturday

Paul Kealy

Tom SegalPunters should always try to find the front-runner in chases - but this hold-up horse could be Champion Chase class

Tom Segal

InterviewsMore interviews

It's been a quarter of a century since we started - here's how we've seen the sport we love change

The Big Read

'You can see why people end up struggling - when you're trying to pay the electric bill, losing one ride can be massive'

Interviews

'I've never paid six figures for a horse and never will - I learned pretty quickly you're only one phone call away from f*** all'

Interviews

'I’ve trained some fabulous horses, worked with some excellent riders - maybe I have brought a little bit of talent to the table as well'

Interviews

On The MoneyMore industry news

British racing's problems are not all of its own making but recent call to action must be heeded

On The Money

There is no misunderstanding - the Gambling Commission is responsible for the confusion caused by affordability checks

On The Money

Labour government starts making progress on gambling reform - but tone of announcement gives cause for concern

On The Money

A stark warning for British racing as vested interests continue to undermine progress

On The Money