Racing Post - June 21, 2026

Almeraq back from horror fall as international stars are denied in tight finish

Almeraq back from horror fall as international stars are denied in tight finish

Win leaves sidelined Crowley with bittersweet emotions

Aussie Tom goes and spoils the party for the visitors – but Ascot’s Jubilee thriller is what this week is all about

Joy for Murphy after glorious homecoming for ‘legend’ Giavellotto

Aussie Tom goes and spoils the party for the visitors – but Ascot’s Jubilee thriller is what this week is all about

Soumillon lucky to stay on Goliath as his week goes from bad to worse

‘The horse’s backers can count themselves unlucky’

‘I basically took a chance and stood it for our max’

Heffernan bounces back from non-trier ban with Jersey success on Thesecretadversary

‘This fellow is the next level’ – elation for Cox as Orthodox shows his class

O’Brien beats son Joseph to win top trainer honours

‘I basically took a chance and stood it for our max’

One of the best juvenile performances of the week

Stop pretending the Derby is the race it once was

An interesting debate

The best needs the best

Birthdays

Martin fined and Heffernan suspended after non-trier rule used at Limerick

BHA working to trace horses from the same shipment as equine flu case

Billionaire owner-breeder Stronach found guilty on charges of sexual assault and indecent assault

Gethin camp eyeing up Sandown return

Danielle shines before Newmarket assignment

Orionis can take the step up to Listed grade in her stride

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Nautical can put Size back in the spotlight

Orionis can take the step up to Listed grade in her stride

‘He’s been racing and nothing else bar having a pick of grass’ – Spencer

Five key things we learned at this year’s Royal Ascot

‘I REGRET THOSE TIMES HUGELY BUT YOU CAN’T CHANGE THE PAST’ – HOW A TORTURED GENIUS FOUND A HAPPIER LIFE IN THE MOST UNUSUAL PLACES

‘I REGRET THOSE TIMES HUGELY BUT YOU CAN’T CHANGE THE PAST’ – HOW A TORTURED GENIUS FOUND A HAPPIER LIFE IN THE MOST UNUSUAL PLACES

‘I REGRET THOSE TIMES HUGELY BUT YOU CAN’T CHANGE THE PAST’ – HOW A TORTURED GENIUS FOUND A HAPPIER LIFE IN THE MOST UNUSUAL PLACES

‘JUMBO’ JOURNALIST WHO LOST 5st AND ACHIEVED HIS LIFE’S DREAM BY BECOMING WORLD’S MOST UNLIKELY JOCKEY

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PUZZLE ANSWERS

RPR improver arrow explained

CARD CONTINUES

Colour/sex abbreviations explained

Goldcash Warrior to lay down the law

Derby finalist Ballymac Ralf heading to Young

So Its Strate the value bet in Three Steps To Victory

Annadown Chip sets standard in Puppy Trophy

TV Hot Hounds

Draw just 7-5 in closing clash

Poor Giants no match for Saints

Scotland need to be brave and have no regrets

Pharaohs to awaken from cup slumber

Patience key as Uruguay chase crucial victory

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Best bet

Belgians ready to seize their chance to shine

Spain happy to settle for a routine win

Wake-up call