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Luke Harvey explains cheekpieces, also known as the French blinker, with a little assistance (in the end) from Soldier's Tale.

Jargon Buster: French blinkers

There was a tragic postscript to the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Sunday when Abuffalosoldier collapsed and died

Sombre scenes at Cheltenham, with victorious Abuffalosoldier among three fatalities

Peaky Boy landed the mallardjewellers.com Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at Cheltenham for Nicky Henderson.

Peaky Boy perfect over fences first time at Cheltenham

Burdett Road kept on gamely to run out a well-backed winner of the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham and ignite Champion Hurdle dreams.

Greatwood goes to Burdett Road, with sights now on Champion challenge

Freddie Gingell under Il Ridoto wins the Paddy Power Gold Cup

Il Ridoto wins the Paddy Power Gold Cup 

Jonbon knuckled down when it mattered to claim a neat success and retain his title in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.

Businesslike Jonbon makes it back-to-back Shloer Chase victories

The David Power Jockeys' Cup is the ultimate must-watch event in horse racing this season

The David Power Jockeys' Cup

The David Power Jockeys Cup (DPJC) is a new competition for jump jockeys who ride in British jump races broadcast on ITV Racing

The David Power Jockeys Cup Key Details and Competition Rules

Callum Pritchard had a day to remember when partnering Al Dancer to a remarkable triumph in the 63rd Badger Beer Handicap Chase at Wincanton.

Al Dancer is triumphant at 25/1 in the 63rd Badger Beer Handicap Chase

Bryony Frost made a fleeting visit to Exeter from her new home of France for two rides and was successful on her father Jimmy’s Asian Spice

Bryony Frost sparkles on flying British return

The Tizzard family’s love affair with the BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup continued apace when JPR One oozed class at Exeter

JPR One gives Tizzard team yet more Haldon Gold Cup glory

Coolmore got their hands on the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, but it was Sierra Leone and not City Of Troy who landed the spoils

Classic disappointment for City Of Troy at Del Mar

Rebel’s Romance produced a tremendous display at Del Mar to win the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf for a second time

Rebel’s Romance is Turf king again for Appleby and Buick

The Real Whacker produced a tremendous display from the front to land the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.

The Real Whacker returns to top form with Charlie Hall win

Envoi Allen got the better of a late battle with Hewick to reclaim the Ladbrokes Champion Chase trophy at Down Royal.

Envoi Allen back in Grade One winner’s enclosure

Joseph O’Brien feels City Of Troy is the “right type” for the Breeders’ Cup Classic as he gears up to witness what “could be one of the races of the year”

Joseph O’Brien expecting Classic show from ‘right type’ Troy

Aidan O’Brien’s Jan Brueghel has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup after failing a pre-race veterinary check

Jan Brueghel out of Melbourne Cup after failed vet check

Bravemansgame and Gerri Colombe are two of the star names among 13 entries for the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday.

Bravemansgame will bid to regain Charlie Hall trophy

Nicky Henderson expressed his delight after putting Constitution Hill through his paces in a racecourse gallop at Newbury on Monday

Henderson ‘couldn’t be happier’ following Constitution Hill gallop

Donald McCain’s Minella Drama went one better than 12 months ago to land the Virgin Bet Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase 

‘Magic’ – McCain delight as Minella Drama bags deserved big-race prize

The Randox Grand National emerged as a potential long-term target for Senior Chief after he led home a one-two for Henry de Bromhead