Trainers

The ancient Town Moor prepares for two quality Flat cards this week, where stamina and tactical nous will separate the wheat from the chaff.

A look at Bath's distinctive racing characteristics and what this week's fixture changes reveal about the challenges facing Britain's highest flat track.

Scotland's premier racing venue hosts two quality flat meetings this week, with ideal going conditions promising thrilling action on the galloping Ayrshire track.

Sunday's seven-race card at Aintree falls victim to waterlogged conditions, reminding us that Mother Nature always has the final say in racing.

Sunday's eight-race card at Newmarket is headlined by the Listed Nottinghamshire Oaks, with good to good-to-firm ground favouring proven course performers.

A cracking afternoon at Pontefract delivered quality racing and several horses to note for future outings.

A cracking afternoon at Kelso with the King Richard III Cup providing the fireworks and plenty of progressive types to note for the season ahead.

A cracking Saturday card at Goodwood delivered quality across the board, with several horses marking themselves as future stars.

Thirteen runners line up for Saturday's £50k King Richard III Cup at Kelso, with top-weight Annaf facing a stern test from course winner Ten Pounds.

Saturday's £30,000 Juddmonte EBF Maiden at Kelso brings together a quality field of juveniles, with Richard Hannon's From Me To You heading the betting.

The Josh Gifford Novices' Chase at Ripon promises quality action with Paul Nicholls' Go West heading a competitive field of five.

The bet365 Select Hurdle brings top-class hurdling to Ripon with Kabral du Mathan leading a quality field in this £80,000 Grade 2 contest.