Great racing coups: ‘I had £300,000 on Destriero and I had a lot on the double’ https://www.racingpost.com

Noel Furlong, Cheltenham Festival coup mastermind and poker ace, dies aged 83 https://www.racingpost.com

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A beaten market-leader on debut at Gowran when showing a lot of ability, Once Upon A River came forward nicely to justify odds-on favouritism in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Roscommon. “irishracing.com | News – River gives Lyons and Stewart a nice boost” https://www.irishracing.com/news?headline=River-gives-Lyons-and-Stewart-a-nice-boost&prid=219214

Lincoln winner from the Curragh in March, Layfayette showed his versatility when triumphing in the big one of the year on the level at Roscommon, the Listed Lenebane Stakes. “irishracing.com | News – Layfayette bags another big win” https://www.irishracing.com/news?headline=Layfayette-bags-another-big-win&prid=219221

SACRED BRIDGE (104) 1st of 10 in a maiden at Naas, 6f good 7 days ago.(11/10f and well fancied first time out) Should have more improvement in her. Stable in form. AMALFI COAST (100) 14th of 27 in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot 14 days ago over 5f firm. Probably best judged on…

TADREEB (104) 1st of 9 in a 7f handicap at Thirsk 15 days ago, good to firm. Won with a bit up the sleeve and is still progressing. Gets a 9lb weight for age allowance. (Tfg 70) PISTOLETTO (100) 5th of 11 in a 7f handicap at Chelmsford 14 days ago, slow. Good 3rd previously…

RATHBONE (106) 2nd of 9 in a 6f handicap at Hamilton 27 days ago, good to firm. Was full of himself that day and should go well if showing the same desire. Stays 7f and is not ground dependant. (Tfg 83) COMMANCHE FALLS (106) 1st of 9 in a 6f handicap at Ripon 28 days…

Once Upon A River (Churchill) is out of the very classy Cassandra Go and proves much the best second-time out for @ctkjockey and Ger Lyons @RoscommonRaces pic.twitter.com/ueNaiGB083 — Racing TV (@RacingTV) June 29, 2021

Tony McFadden highlights the key changes to the Timeform ratings following Irish Derby weekend. https://www.timeform.com/horse-racing/features/ratings-update/ratings-update-irish-derby-reaction-2862021