Racing Post

In this week's edition of The Front Page, Sam Hart, Lewis Porteous and Liam Headd look back at the key Classic trials and the potential stars among the three-year-old division. They also take stock of the Group 1 action from Newbury on Saturday and the Royal Ascot trials at Naas on Sunday.   
Thursday is D-Day for British racing, when the Gambling Commission's board is expected to be asked to approve the rollout of new affordability checks, which could have catastrophic consequences for the sport. Lewis looks at the latest developments on this story from the weekend and considers the outlook beyond Thursday. 
The panel also discuss the Irish 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas at the weekend, where Ballydoyle appear to hold the aces.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast for expert betting insight ahead of a Saturday packed with quality racing, including the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.
The panel previews the other competitive action at Newbury before turning their attention to Newmarket. Can you guess who the panel are all in agreement on for the Handicap at 2.50pm at Newmarket?
Host Sam Hart is joined by Racing Post's Keith Melrose and Liam Headd, along with Ed Nicholson from Unibet to provide their best bets for the weekend.

Aidan O'Brien has been sweeping all before him in Classic trials, but after some surprise weekend results is the Derby more open than it looks? 
The panel also digs into the latest developments in the governance crisis consuming British racing following Ascot's decision to walk away from the Racecourse Association, and asks what a softening breeze-up market means for the sport.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast for expert betting insight ahead of a Saturday packed with quality racing.
The panel previews the action at Lingfield and Ascot before turning their attention to Haydock for the Pertemps Network Swinton Handicap Hurdle. Thought the jumps season was over? Think again!
Broadcaster Callum Helliwell is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders, Tom Park and Brett Williams from Unibet.

A massive racing news story broke on Monday morning - and this week's edition of The Front Page gives it the coverage it deserves.
In announcing its resignation from the Racecourse Association, Ascot has shaken the foundations of the sport's governance structure and highlighted in the strongest possible terms the need for change.
Lee Mottershead, Jonathan Harding and Maddy Playle discuss Ascot's decision and reflect on Guineas weekend at Newmarket, the Punchestown Festival and the decision of one of Paul Nicholls' leading trainers to leave the yard.