Marco Botti admits Ryan Moore is going to have to weave his magic from stall 16 if Suegioo is to repeat his victory of 12 months ago in the Betway Chester Cup today.

Peter Niven had many great times as a jockey but is just as excited for the biggest moment of his training career as he saddles the well-fancied Clever Cookie in today’s Betfred Ebor at York.

Royal Ascot hero Pique Sous is "very likely" to turn out quickly for the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate at Newcastle on Saturday.

Charismatic owner Dr Marwan Koukash states every year that the StanJames.com Chester Cup is his ‘Derby’ and he knew from some way out he would be adding to his collection as Suegioo swooped late to deny Angel Gabrial on the Roodee.

Tributes have come from throughout the racing and greyhound racing world for Patsy Byrne, who died suddenly yesterday morning.

It is rare enough for one to be overly impressed by a National Hunt horse in the summer, but Jessica Harrington’s Beachdale Lad was a rare exception at Kilbeggan last Monday night.

Gemix kept the French Champion Hurdle on home soil when taking the Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil at the Paris track yesterday.

Irish jockey Eddie Ahern will appeal the 10-year disqualification imposed on him by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) following the conclusion of a corruption hearing.

Peter O’Sullevan will at least have two good reasons to celebrate should the aptly-named Overturn turn over first-day Cheltenham banker Simonsig in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy.

Qahriman, the first reserve for the Betfred Ebor, will run in the valuable handicap at York today after Harlestone Times was declared a non-runner.

The John Smith's Silver Cup (2.25 York) is a typically strong 15-runner handicap in which a case can be made for a number of the runners, but perhaps the most compelling of all can be built around the progressive Suraj, who sits neatly at the very bottom of the racecard.

Today’s meeting at Newcastle, featuring the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate, has been given the go ahead following an inspection.

Officials at Newcastle will hold an inspection at 3pm ahead of tomorrow’s John Smith’s Northumberland Plate meeting.

Last night’s meeting at Tipperary was cancelled due to a waterlogged track.

After his best ever National Hunt season, Donald McCain turned his attentions to the Flat and saddled the first two home in the StanJames.com Chester Cup through Ile De Re and Overturn.

Overturn could have another crack at the Stanjames.com Champion Hurdle after making turf history at Newcastle yesterday.

MOYENNE Corniche and apprentice rider Dale Swift were the toast of York on Saturday as they teamed up for a local success in the Betfred Ebor.

DONALD McCain intends to make a late decision on whether Overturn heads to Galway or Goodwood on Thursday.

DAVID Lanigan hopes the rain stays away from Newmarket as he gets Meeznah back on track for the Newsells Park Stud Stakes this afternoon.

Michael Bell is hoping Tactician’s liking of the track will stand The Queen’s horse in good stead in the John Smith’s Silver Cup at York tomorrow.

A tilt at the Cesarewitch is on the agenda for Petara Bay following his excellent effort in Saturday‘s Northumberland Plate at Newcastle.

MICK Easterby does not often admit he is wrong but he has had to review his opinion of Ancient Cross after his victory in the Deloitte Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle last night.

Michael Bell feels it is difficult to choose between his two runners in Saturday’s John Smith’s Northumberland Plate at Newcastle.

Donald McCain’s versatile performer Overturn is set to bid for Royal Ascot glory in the Queen Alexandra Stakes on Saturday week.

Eve Johnson Houghton just about held herself together after The Cheka provided the trainer with her first Group-race win in the Timeform Jury Stakes at Haydock.

DONALD McCAIN is hoping Overturn can use his favourable draw to full advantage in today’s totesport.com Chester Cup.

Donald McCain is confident Peddlers Cross is at the peak of his powers as he puts his unbeaten record on the line in the Stan James Champion Hurdle on Tuesday.

NIGEL Twiston-Davies is eagerly anticipating getting Khyber Kim back on the track in the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Sunday.

THE progressive Rajik looks a solid choice in the listed Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes at Galway this evening.

Donald McCain’s Overturn is reported to be recovering well after finishing very tired in the totesport Ebor at York on Wednesday.

ONE of Ireland’s finest new talents ensured the totesport Ebor headed across the sea from York once again as Gordon Elliott’s Dirar followed on from Sesenta a year ago.

One of Ireland's finest new talents ensured the totesport Ebor headed across the sea from York once again as Gordon Elliott's Dirar followed on from Sesenta a year ago.

Brian Meehan’s Dangerous Midge will carry top weight in Wednesday’s totesport Ebor at York.

I was absolutely thrilled with No One Tells Me’s run in the Galway Hurdle on Thursday. She really ran an absolute cracker to be fifth in what I think was a great race.

Overturn will be Donald McCain's first runner at the seven-day Galway Festival when he lines-up for the Arthur Guinness Galway Hurdle on July 29.

Junior will head to Goodwood later this month as the hardy stayer strives to supplement his Royal Ascot triumph.

Trainer Michael Dods landed his first Group-race success as Barney McGrew scored under an enterprising ride in the totesport.com Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle.

AIDAN O’Brien admits stable jockey Johnny Murtagh faces a tough choice ahead of Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

The Betchworth Kid could bid to put the record straight in the totesport Ebor at York in August.

CHAMPION HURDLE winner Punjabi heads 25 entries for the WBX.COM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on November 28 as he bids to repeat last year’s victory.

Champion Hurdle winner Punjabi heads 25 entries for the WBX.COM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on November 28 as he bids to repeat last year’s victory.

Cesarewitch fancy Wells Lyrical could warm up for the tote-sponsored marathon at Newmarket with a run at Ayr on Thursday.

Willlie Mullins sends Galway Hurdle runner-up Deutschland and consistent mare Sesenta to face the starter in in the totesport Ebor at York tomorrow and the Co Carlow maestro is happy with the preparations undertaken by both.

GODOLPHIN’S Friston Forest heads a maximum field of 20 runners in the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate at Newcastle on Saturday.