Friday's results

Thousands galloping down to the bookies

For thousands of Britons this weekend, the promise of economic salvation could well lie at the end of a racetrack

We live for the day when lady luck smiles on us

Whenever the Scoop reaches such proportions we cast aside our inhibitions – even the lawyers among us – and bet like men

Roll up for record Scoop6

Racing's weekly wager, designed to produce lottery-style winners, has finally taken flight. A pool estimated at £5 million is up for grabs on...

Gold Cup hero Kicking King has run his final race

Owner pays tribute to top-class staying chaser and his trainer, on a day when cuts in prize-money are also announced in Ireland

Friday's results

Araldur gives King welcome surprise

Trainer left speechless after imposing gelding beats odds-on favourite by wide margin in novices' chase at Warwick

Vaughan the big loser as Walters shuffles his pack

Alan Lee's Diary reveals that the valleys are rife with discord, leading to a dramatic movement of horses

A dip in the pool

Wright Choice: Chomba Womba (nap)

The champion tipster brings you his tips on tomorrow's racing every day at 6pm

Ogden seeks change of fortune

Leading owner is traditionally among the most powerful of jumps patrons but has now endured seven months without a winner

Irish count cost as they fall behind

The Irish were quiet at Cheltenham last weekend and are struggling on and off the racecourse

Bookmakers act selfishly over Sundays

Williams beginning to reap rewards

Devon trainer happy to juggle two roles and has live Cheltenham Festival contender in the unbeaten Diamond Harry

Thomas benefits from wheel of fortune

Paul Nicholls will again turn to trusted deputy after Ruby Walsh suffers serious injury for second year in succession

Weights key to plans for Imperial Commander

Return to Cheltenham for the Boylesports Chase is favoured although a crack at the Hennessy has not been ruled out

Commander takes over at Cheltenham

Year-long absence from track proves no trouble for the young jumper as he storms to victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup

Artful McKeown steals show by taking whip hand

Amateur rider wins race after grabbing whip from surprised rival rider on a day of dramatic finishes at Cheltenham

Barbers Shop can prove cut above

Rob Wright believes royal runner, trained by Nicky Henderson, pictured, has what it takes to win the big race at Cheltenham on Saturday

Friday's results