Down has been hailed as one of the most decorated and cherished racing writers of modern times. He is the only journalist to be named Racing Writer of the Year Read more

DOMINIC KING IN DEL MAR: From an attempt to buy West Ham and hairdressing to unimaginable success and the importance of passion, the conversation doesn’t disappoint. Read more

McAvaney has covered the race that stops the nation for several decades and while he’s still in love with the world-famous event, he’s not so sure about millions of Aussies. Read more

Representatives from Busuttin Stables are fuming after Racing Victoria vets controversially ruled out two of their entrants ahead of the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. Read more

Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday’s meetings at Wetherby, Newmarket, Newcastle and Uttoxeter. Read more

DOMINIC KING IN DEL MAR: It is the only question that is being asked on the racecourse, the one that dwarfs all other issues: do you think City Of Troy Read more

Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday’s meetings at Bath, Chelmsford, Newcastle, Stratford and Southwell. Read more

John Godsen is convinced Frankie Dettori’s mental well-being has been dramatically revitalised by his decision to pursue a new life in America. Read more

DOMINIC KING IN CALIFORNIA: The home of Sir Michael Stoute is part of Newmarket folklore but it has been impossible not to walk past it recently and feel an overwhelming Read more

The decision to rest the Cox Plate record breaker will leave punters disappointed after another favourite, Jan Brueghel, was ruled out in a shock decision on Tuesday. Read more