Alastair Down: the legendary Racing Post writer has died aged 68Credit: Edward Whitaker Alastair Down, the most celebrated, decorated and cherished racing writer of modern times, has died aged 68.

Did you miss him? After a rare week without top-level action, Racing Post golf expert Steve Palmer is back to join Warren Ashurst for the latest episode of The Sweet Spot, the weekly golf betting show ...

Down is a Cheltenham devotee, having attended every festival since the age of 19, including while working for The Sporting Life and subsequently with the Racing Post. He was responsible for capturing ...

It should pay to side with Hees Dynamite, who has been improving steadily and can defy a 7lb rise for last month's Limerick win. Evolving is a possible danger in her first handicap. Hurricane Honey ...

Alongside the Racing Post's biggest names are a host of guest experts including Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Patrick Mullins, Upping The Ante star Johnny Dineen, pro punter Mark Holder and ...

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Despite the big field, this looks another good opportunity for I'm On My Way and she can land her fourth win from her last five starts. Dana's Gem ran well when third on her first run for a new yard ...

The enigma is Galia Des Liteaux (second choice) who would be conceding far more weight all round in a handicap but has to deal with a trip way short of her best. That offers hope to all her rivals and ...

The mare Albus Anne made it 3-5 at Bath with two C&D wins this autumn and she was a good third at Windsor most recently. She can regain the winning thread now back here. Ciotog won in good style over ...

Steve Palmer's golf tips, best bets, predictions and analysis for the first round of the Shriners Children's Open on the PGA Tour Racing Post Members' Club subscribers will get exclusive access to ...

Evan Williams could hold the key as Current Mood was good value for her narrow success at Ludlow, while Honey I'm Good will appreciate this return to further after finding 2m5f too sharp a test around ...

Racing Post Members' Club subscribers will get exclusive access to Steve Palmer's Golfwise Extra column for the final round of each week's biggest tournament. Steve's tournament preview selections ...