The Front Page: racing mourns loss of Alastair Down

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Join Maddy Playle, James Stevens and Richard Forristal to discuss an important week in the racing world.
The panel pay tribute to legendary writer and broadcaster Alastair Down, who passed away a week after the Cheltenham press room was named after him.
Richard unpacks a disaster at Del Mar for City Of Troy, whose Breeders' Cup Classic bid almost instantaneously went up in smoke.
James spells out what Labour's budget means for the sport and explains why smaller trainers, owners and breeders are set to struggle.
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Alastair Down: a master conjuror of words and a cherished advocate for racing

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