Ed Dunlop can bounce straight back from the disappointment of Classic queen Snow Fairy's defeat at York by watching new rising star Native Khan win at Sandown... more
Jump racing is back with a vengence with the Charlie Hall Chase - and so is the debate over the merits of 48-hour declarations to be introduced for the whole of the sport... more
Having almost reached the final stages of the Flat season, it seems astounding that Godolphin are still searching for their first European Group 1 victory... more
Sir Michael Stoute isn't usually associated with champion sprinters but he has inherited a real speedster in Kingsgate Native, who can win his second Nunthorpe Stakes at York (3.25)... more
In large handicaps on certain tracks, the draw is often a determining factor in finding winners. The John Smith's Cup, run over 10 furlongs at York is a case in point. ... more
Horse racing: With ground conditions varying almost daily, you could be forgiven for thinking that the racing pages are simply an extension of the weather forecast
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Horse racing: Brian Meehan is expecting Crowded House to win the Dante Stakes and provide him with another chance of success at the very top level... more
Horse racing: Brian Meehan has warned that his 2,000 Guineas favourite Delegator could bypass Saturday's big race at Newmarket for the French equivalent if the ground is too fast... more