To Whip Or Not To Whip?

Keith Knight believes horse racing must make provision for a future without whip use should it be demanded

Take A Few Words From The Wise

Our methods man kicks off with some choice quotations this month

Skelton To Go Head To Head With Johnson

Jonathan Powell meets Harry Skelton and ask if he can track down champion Jockey leader Richard Johnson.

Charli Has Sights On Binocular Route

Ferguson can see Nicky Henderson getting off to a flier in Supreme.

JP Holds All Triumph Aces

Charli Parcs looks the pick if he swerves the Supreme Novices on opening day.

Tizzard's Hand Reminiscent Of Dickinson's

Jonathan Powell looks ahead to the big race.

He's The First Noel — Again!

Ben Morgan sees another masterclass in the saddle from Fehily.

We're Going For Gold

Tony Keenan previews Leopardstown’s big race and takes a look at Cheltenham prospects

The Star Astride Foinavon

Jonathan Powell remembers John Buckingham

That Floating Feeling At Cheltenham

Simon Nott watches the bookies endure a wash-out with occasional outbreaks of sun

Frankel Stud Fees Jump

Dave Youngman reports that Henry Cecil’s great star will be offered at £175,000 a cover next year

Whatmore Could I Ask For?

Ben Morgan got off to a cracking start during a profitable month

Every Race Is A Short Story Of Its Own

Keith Knight puts down his binoculars and gets out his reading glasses to suggest some Christmas books

Nuts Well Up To The Job

Jeremy Grayson with his jumpers to follow from the nation’s smaller tracks

Might Bite Can Get His Teeth Into Kempton

Naps king Paul Jacobs makes his ante-post selections for the King George and the Coral Welsh National

Johnson Has Done It The Hard Way

Jonathan Powell pays tribute to the determination and stamina of champion jump jockey Richard Johnson

Gosden Scales The Heights In Prize Money

Our expert looks at the effect of altitude on trainers’ stables

Rhodedendron Can Bloom At Epsom

Tony Keenan thinks compensation awaits for Aidan O’Brien’s filly in the Oaks.

Enable Is Able To Land Oaks

Charlie McCann on the Epsom fillies.

Ascot Trends Dominated By Moore And O'brien

Betfan Royal Ascot special.

Angel Off To Flying Start

Ben Morgan looks at Thursday’s action at Liverpool.

So Pleasant At Aintree

Tony Keenan fancies a 25-1 Willie Mullins horse for the big race.

Dial Dal At Goodwood

Alex Peperell has a nice priced runner pencilled in for the Cup

Ulysses' Victory Gave The Stable A Massive Boost

Dave Youngman reports from headquarters

That Feeling Of Crashing Back Down To Earth

Ben Morgan saw the less enjoyable side of punting for most of last month with a near miss and a number of short prices missing out

Have A Crack At The Derby

Tony Keenan casts his eye over the Classic action at The Curragh — and the rest of July’s highlights

Caravaggio Masterpiece Is Stunning

O’Brien’s ‘fastest ever’ proves best against Harry Angel and Blue Ponit.

Scenery's A Natural For The Plate

Alex Peperell looks ahead to Newcastle and beyond

Reel Leads Them A Dance

Aidan O’Brien lands his 56th winner of the Royal meeting as Highland Reel repels all challengers

Bookies Off To A 33-1 Flyer

Simon Nott spends time at a crowded Ascot and a picturesque Chepstow