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We're set for a fantastic feast of racing at Ascot this week, but a greater international flavour would add more spice

We're set for a fantastic feast of racing at Ascot this week, but a greater international flavour would add more spice

Jonathan Harding

Royal Ascot presents a huge opportunity - which rider wants to grab it?

Royal Ascot presents a huge opportunity - which rider wants to grab it?

An emotional day as I finally get to meet the mighty Frankel - a decade later than planned

An emotional day as I finally get to meet the mighty Frankel - a decade later than planned

I'm very keen on one at York - but the bet of the weekend sees me looking to the jumps

I'm very keen on one at York - but the bet of the weekend sees me looking to the jumps

John Gosden could be prime minister - and he's ready to deliver on his manifesto at Royal Ascot at a whopping 16-1

John Gosden could be prime minister - and he's ready to deliver on his manifesto at Royal Ascot at a whopping 16-1

Popularity is plummeting and crowds are collapsing - but there's a truly glorious anomaly in the west of Ireland

Popularity is plummeting and crowds are collapsing - but there's a truly glorious anomaly in the west of Ireland

No Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot - but more should be done to promote another of the sport's stars

No Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot - but more should be done to promote another of the sport's stars

Racing needs its leaders to last longer - so surely it's time to change the kind of person we're looking for

Racing needs its leaders to last longer - so surely it's time to change the kind of person we're looking for

No preview nights, no endless build-up, no entries in some cases - and Royal Ascot is all the better for it

No preview nights, no endless build-up, no entries in some cases - and Royal Ascot is all the better for it

Richard Forristal

I went racing in Tokyo for the Japanese Derby - here's how it beats the raceday experience in Britain

I went racing in Tokyo for the Japanese Derby - here's how it beats the raceday experience in Britain

Temperament is the forgotten factor in big races - and that's why I'll be opposing this Group 1 contender next time

Temperament is the forgotten factor in big races - and that's why I'll be opposing this Group 1 contender next time

Was Julie Harrington a good leader of British racing? It's complicated

Was Julie Harrington a good leader of British racing? It's complicated

Choice of new Jockey Club chief is crucial for racing - and here are some of the key qualities they'll need

Choice of new Jockey Club chief is crucial for racing - and here are some of the key qualities they'll need

'I promise you we're going to be 50-50' - is Josephine Gordon's dream of true gender equality getting closer?

'I promise you we're going to be 50-50' - is Josephine Gordon's dream of true gender equality getting closer?

Four key Royal Ascot themes - including why so much rests on the Wathnan Racing runners

Four key Royal Ascot themes - including why so much rests on the Wathnan Racing runners

The Irish Derby has become a cringing embarrassment and City Of Troy decision is the latest body blow

The Irish Derby has become a cringing embarrassment and City Of Troy decision is the latest body blow

Why a French renaissance could be in the offing at this year's Royal Ascot

Why a French renaissance could be in the offing at this year's Royal Ascot

Every penny counts in the title race and it is no coincidence Dan Skelton is off to a flyer

Every penny counts in the title race and it is no coincidence Dan Skelton is off to a flyer

Parading the runners at racecourses must be front and centre

Parading the runners at racecourses must be front and centre

Nunthorpe hero looks a lay at Haydock - but it's another sprint that throws up my bet of the weekend

Nunthorpe hero looks a lay at Haydock - but it's another sprint that throws up my bet of the weekend

Ascot should be begging Frankie Dettori to return - a royal meeting with him will be far better than without

Ascot should be begging Frankie Dettori to return - a royal meeting with him will be far better than without

The demise of the parade ring is sad - but now there's a flicker of hope for those who actually want to see racehorses when they go racing

The demise of the parade ring is sad - but now there's a flicker of hope for those who actually want to see racehorses when they go racing

Cash injection or switching dates might be needed to stop the Guineas becoming irrelevant

Cash injection or switching dates might be needed to stop the Guineas becoming irrelevant

Comment: It is all change at the Jockey Club and its next chief executive will have to hit the ground running

Comment: It is all change at the Jockey Club and its next chief executive will have to hit the ground running

We're set for a fantastic feast of racing at Ascot this week, but a greater international flavour would add more spice

We're set for a fantastic feast of racing at Ascot this week, but a greater international flavour would add more spice

Jonathan Harding

Royal Ascot presents a huge opportunity - which rider wants to grab it?

Royal Ascot presents a huge opportunity - which rider wants to grab it?

An emotional day as I finally get to meet the mighty Frankel - a decade later than planned

I'm very keen on one at York - but the bet of the weekend sees me looking to the jumps

An emotional day as I finally get to meet the mighty Frankel - a decade later than planned

I'm very keen on one at York - but the bet of the weekend sees me looking to the jumps

John Gosden could be prime minister - and he's ready to deliver on his manifesto at Royal Ascot at a whopping 16-1

John Gosden could be prime minister - and he's ready to deliver on his manifesto at Royal Ascot at a whopping 16-1

Popularity is plummeting and crowds are collapsing - but there's a truly glorious anomaly in the west of Ireland

Popularity is plummeting and crowds are collapsing - but there's a truly glorious anomaly in the west of Ireland

No Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot - but more should be done to promote another of the sport's stars

No Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot - but more should be done to promote another of the sport's stars

Racing needs its leaders to last longer - so surely it's time to change the kind of person we're looking for

Racing needs its leaders to last longer - so surely it's time to change the kind of person we're looking for

No preview nights, no endless build-up, no entries in some cases - and Royal Ascot is all the better for it

No preview nights, no endless build-up, no entries in some cases - and Royal Ascot is all the better for it

Richard Forristal

I went racing in Tokyo for the Japanese Derby - here's how it beats the raceday experience in Britain

I went racing in Tokyo for the Japanese Derby - here's how it beats the raceday experience in Britain

Temperament is the forgotten factor in big races - and that's why I'll be opposing this Group 1 contender next time

Temperament is the forgotten factor in big races - and that's why I'll be opposing this Group 1 contender next time

Was Julie Harrington a good leader of British racing? It's complicated

Was Julie Harrington a good leader of British racing? It's complicated

Choice of new Jockey Club chief is crucial for racing - and here are some of the key qualities they'll need

Choice of new Jockey Club chief is crucial for racing - and here are some of the key qualities they'll need

'I promise you we're going to be 50-50' - is Josephine Gordon's dream of true gender equality getting closer?

'I promise you we're going to be 50-50' - is Josephine Gordon's dream of true gender equality getting closer?

Four key Royal Ascot themes - including why so much rests on the Wathnan Racing runners

Four key Royal Ascot themes - including why so much rests on the Wathnan Racing runners

The Irish Derby has become a cringing embarrassment and City Of Troy decision is the latest body blow

The Irish Derby has become a cringing embarrassment and City Of Troy decision is the latest body blow

Why a French renaissance could be in the offing at this year's Royal Ascot

Why a French renaissance could be in the offing at this year's Royal Ascot

Every penny counts in the title race and it is no coincidence Dan Skelton is off to a flyer

Every penny counts in the title race and it is no coincidence Dan Skelton is off to a flyer

Parading the runners at racecourses must be front and centre

Parading the runners at racecourses must be front and centre

Nunthorpe hero looks a lay at Haydock - but it's another sprint that throws up my bet of the weekend

Nunthorpe hero looks a lay at Haydock - but it's another sprint that throws up my bet of the weekend

Ascot should be begging Frankie Dettori to return - a royal meeting with him will be far better than without

Ascot should be begging Frankie Dettori to return - a royal meeting with him will be far better than without

The demise of the parade ring is sad - but now there's a flicker of hope for those who actually want to see racehorses when they go racing

The demise of the parade ring is sad - but now there's a flicker of hope for those who actually want to see racehorses when they go racing

Cash injection or switching dates might be needed to stop the Guineas becoming irrelevant

Cash injection or switching dates might be needed to stop the Guineas becoming irrelevant

Comment: It is all change at the Jockey Club and its next chief executive will have to hit the ground running

Comment: It is all change at the Jockey Club and its next chief executive will have to hit the ground running

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