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1625: That's all from me on the afternoon racing blog.

Matt has already begun to bring you the latest news and important views ahead of the evening action.

Enjoy his company and thank you for yours.

I'll be back next weekend for a double header from Cheltenham.

1620: The main focus this evening, of course, will be on Keeneland and the Breeders' Cup but there is always Chelmsford to distract you in between races.

Racing at Keeneland is already underway and they're about to load for the 1620 which I'm trying to track down! It will be a supporting race at any rate. The Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint at 1702 is the first of note I believe while we've got the Distaff to look forward to at 2054 with this dubious hashtag (above).

1615: The first race at Naas on the last day of the turf season went to Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning and they've won the last too with 7/4 favourite Aiseirigh.

1609: The Earth horses all ran quite nicely but Pasvolsky put his experience to good use to see off the challenge of Silent Revolution.

The pair were hard at it in the straight and Chris Gordon's runner - who doesn't look that exciting on paper - stuck his head out in game fashion.

I'm not sure the form is all that but Lunar Sovereign is certainly getting the hang of things and caught the eye with the way he came home and should win races for Fergal O'Brien. Both he and the winner did attract some support.

Aintree didn't get the ITV coverage today, they can't be everywhere, but the two and a half mile hurdle attracted a decent field and saw Summerville Boy make a winning return. Racing TV caught up with the winning jockey and it seems as though the Stayers' Hurdle could be the plan again.

1602: Paul Nicholls has won the Wincanton bumper four times in eight years and his Silent Revolution has been backed into odds-on.

Presumably owner R M Penny (whose first name escapes me) fancied a day out as he runs Earth Lord, Earth Company and Earth Business.

There doesn't appear to be an awful lot of confidence against the favourite.

The market got it right at Kelso as did Sean Quinlan who brought Fete Champetre through the field to oblige at 5/2 and deny Sambezi.

1559: They're running for the bumper at Kelso and, again, the favourite will have to pass almost the whole field to win with Fete Champetre anchored at the back.

1555: I think we're mainly left with bumpers and I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but I like them.

They're running in Aintree's where the favourites flip-flopped since the morning line. Rock Legend was the jolly on the last show I saw and will try to pass the whole field in the straight.

He didn't. In fact he only passed one rival, finding less than looked likely. The run wasn't without promise but there was no hiding that displayed by I Like To Move It who ran out a very convincing winner in the colours of his trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies - that will have put a few quid onto his sales price and I'm sure his handler will find a buyer soon after that display.

1550: They're five minutes late for the last at Doncaster where I've just remembered I quite liked With Respect who has been sent off as favourite.

Caught up in the excitement of the Badger Ales, I'd have missed it completely if they hadn't gone behind time but it's a job to pick the field out on the TV screen at the three furlong pole.

Turns out it was a good miss as they go although With Respect does enough to stay in the notebook.

Victory goes to another Sporting Life columnist as Richard Fahey teams up with Jessica Cooley who was on board the consistent Zip. The column is namechecked by Alex Hammond and Jim McGrath on Sky Sports Racing with the latter reading directly from it - top corporate work!

1548: Ed Chamberlin has just had to apologise for Kim Bailey's language although what the offending word was I've no idea - passed me by completely.

Just as well, there wasn't a microphone near anyone who had backed My Way - I didn't envisage his stamina running out as quickly as it did. It was a very encouraging run from the six-year-old though as far as his future is concerned and he can't be hit by the handicapper for that.

1545: Fran Berry fans are in the money as his nap selection Real Force won very easily at Naas.

1539: They're through a circuit and Champagne Court isn't going to go round again. He's run no race at all.

Danny Whizzbang made one notable error on the inside as My Way has set out to make all in company with Erick le Rouge.

Sizing At Midnight moves through in the back straight, travelling strongly and Present Man is still there. Four to jump.

They're beginning to stretch out and it's Sizing At Midnight who falls and hampers Present Man three out. My Way is clear from El Presente. They're closing.

El Presente and Potterman sweep past after the last and it goes to the judge. Kitty's Light ran a remarkable race to finish third having been hampered and made several mistakes; there's a nice staying prize within her scope. My Way was fourth and Some Chaos fifth.

El Presente, 11/1, has been called the winner for Kim Bailey and David Bass - they're enjoying quite the start to the season.

That was a terrific race.

1530: We're nearing the closing stages of the domestic action but we will be blogging through the evening for the Breeders' Cup and I hope you'll stay with us / rejoin us for all of the action from Keeneland.

It's the Badger Beers Silver Trophy Handicap Chase up next, a popular race where Present Man heads the weights and carries the colours of the sponsors and, I think, racecourse chairman.

Paul Nicholls has a typically strong hand with Danny Whizzbang and My Way both attracting support but I'm something of a doubting Thomas when it comes to that pair.

Just A Sting makes each-way appeal for me while I'll be eating humble pie if Champagne Court does the business for Value Bet.

Matt also has two selections for the Breeders' Cup tonight and he'll be one of the people in the chair to guide you through the evening action in the US.

1527: There were terrific leaps at the last two fences from The Big Bite who makes a winning debut for Henry Oliver and landing a few bets in the process. That was a very likeable performance.

That's a double on the card for jockey Jonathan Burke.

Meanwhile, we can hear from another jockey who has been at the double.

1522: Victory goes the way of On To Victory who leads home Rhythmic Intent.

It's a double for James Doyle and a big race across the cards double (and a treble in all I think) for Alan King.

He came with a sustained, long run from some way back, as did the runner-up, and stayed on strongly for a decisive success. It may well be that the leaders went too strongly as I don't think many, if any, of the pacesetters were thereabouts at the finish.

Two 80/1 shots, Nuits St Georges and Bollin Joan, filled the places. You don't see that too often!

1515: There was a momentary panic then as I lost the ITV pictures of the fog at Doncaster.

You can just about make out the runners behind the stalls through the gloaming which is in stark contrast to Aintree where the runners are in the paddock.

There's a bit of money around at Aintree for The Big Bite who debuts for Henry Oliver who is an underrated trainer IMHO; his new charge is the new favourite.

Shouldn't be long now at Doncaster as we're almost five minutes past the scheduled off time.

1507: It's almost November Handicap time.

The money continues to come for Kingbrook but he's far too short for my liking now. Sam Cooke looks a solid each-way bet for those who don't mind that sort of bet at 11/2.

I'd rather chance Rhythmic Intent at a big price but I'd have preferred to see some encouragement in the market for him - there is none at present. He was disappointing last time and so was Surrey Pride but the latter was very well backed, suggesting that connections think there's more in the locker and it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him leave the form of his latest effort behind.

1504: Sceau Royal won the Elite Hurdle four years ago and his supporters never had a moment's worry as he lifted the prize again this afternoon.

Main market rival Solo proved very disappointing but Diego du Charmil ran an honest race but that wasn't enough to ruffle the feathers of Alan King's charge who won very, very easily. That's a good bit of placing by King and a nice prize to pick up.

1501: Whilst looking through some twitter feeds for any 'gems' to bring you brought me to the above tweet from Charlie Longsdon. That's a fine performance.

1456: Sporting Life columnist Daryl Jacob has already won one of the features at Wincanton and he'll be hoping to complete a quickfire double with Sceau Royal in the Elite Hurdle.

Sceau Royal has been a consistently high class performer over fences and hurdles and should relish these conditions.

I'm very much a fan.

1451: Banna had to battle hard but showed an admirable attitude on her second start to haul in Super Den who went for home a long way out.

Tarroob stayed on nicely to finish a never nearer third. It will be interesting to see if she's asked to build on that on the all-weather this winter. I imagine she'll be a short price next time.

1445: A winning return for Summerville Boy who dug deep to fend off the challenge of the strong travelling Ch'tibello.

A fine return from Thomas Darby who ran well for a long way and respectable runs from Call Me Lord and Navajo Pass. Good stuff.

1440: Barrington Court successfully carries JP's colours to victory. Tom Madden and Jessica Harrington the winning jockey and trainer.

I know people do jockey and trainer multiples but do people do owner multiples too? They're laughing if they've done JP's horses today.

Off and racing on time at Aintree. There's an interesting little novice race at Doncaster where Banna just about heads the betting.

Super Den and Dream Round have shown promise though while William Haggas saddles newcomers Tarroob and Sword Spirit. The Crisfords, who train the jolly, have their string in great form but I think there's more than enough against her to take her on. If I had to back one to beat her, I'd just about side with Dream Round althoughI did think it was very interesting that Terry Kent chose to come back to novice company with Super Den as he's already shown he's capable of winning from his handicap mark. Perhaps I should switch allegiance?

1435: It's been a decent day for JP McManus already and he's got the favourite for a Listed race at Naas for which they're loading.

Not long after that, it's the feature at Aintree where Ch'tibello heads the betting at 2/1.

Thomas Darby looks fairly easy to back which puts paid to the modicum of interest I had in him this afternoon and I reluctantly keep coming back to the favourite by a process of elimination. Good race though.

1430: There was a bad mistake from Grand Sancy on the far side, maybe five from home.

The favourite's race is run - that was desperately disappointing.

Ga Law is a wide margin winner and an exciting prospect for Jamie Snowden. He's unbeaten over fences.

1425: That's winner number three for Sandy Thomson and Ryan Mania, that's three as The Ferry Master justifies favouritism.

Don't forget Chris de Burgh's advice though.

1420: The Rising Stars has been won by some very nice individuals in the past....and Modus.

That was unfair. He's still been a very decent performer for all that he hasn't quite gone on to hit the heights of other winners such as See More Business, Silviniaco Conti and Frodon.

You'll have noticed those four were all trained by Paul Nicholls who saddles hot favourite Grand Sancy. He was short of top level over fences last season but his trainer believes that he's a much stronger horse this season. He may not have to be to win a race that's a little underwhelming given its history.

1417: That's the second winner today (at least) that has scored on the back of a lengthy absence with Modus not seen for 465 days. He eventually won far more easily than seemed likely for much of the straight, pulling nicely clear after the last.

It's turning into a fine day for JP McManus who has had five winners from nine runners (I think).

He doesn't have a runner at Kelso where the fences are being dolled off again.

1413: There won't be any talking points as big as Cyrname this afternoon (I don't think) but this is quite interesting for anyone who missed it. There's an interview with his trainer above.

There's going to be plenty more yak on this subject before the season is done.

1410: A record third win in the race for Ralph Beckett apparently (thanks to commentator Mark Johnston) who also saddled the second.

Chamade collects at 12/1 under Richard Kingscote.

1408: Loading at Doncaster and going to the start at Aintree for a decent handicap chase, albeit one that I couldn't work out.

I was never very impressed with Springtown Lake's jumping but he did win quite nicely at Warwick. I'd almost be tempted by him at the prices.

1405: JP McManus did win the November Handicap at Naas but with the 10-year-old De Name Escapes Me who had just enough in hand from Camorra who came home with a wet sail. Royal Illusion was third for Willie Mullins at an eyebrow raising 18/1. Shanroe was fourth.

The old stagers are enjoying some time in the sun today - great to see.

1402: The action is thick and fast. There's a decent Fillies' Listed race at Doncaster up soon. The winner? No idea.

A mate nearly always seems to back Anna Nerium so I ought to cheer her on. More so than Freyja who I followed last year but haven't done so this term - she's won her last two.

1359: Cerberus is all the rage at Naas - have the dogs been barking? I will stop. Sorry - as he bids to go one better than Pondus managed for trainer Joseph O'Brien in Australia this morning. Loading underway.

Only two favourites have won in the last decade and one of those was a co-market leader. Hidden Universe did oblige for Dermot Weld at 7/2 back in 2011 though.

Weld, of course, has high hopes of saddling a winner at the Breeders' Cup this evening and you'll be able to follow all of that coverage live with us.

1356: Never mind The White Mouse, all hail The Mighty Mouse.

Returned at 14/1, that was a fine training performance from Lucy Wadham and Richard Johnson was seen to best effect with a strong drive after the last.

1350: Stable form concerns? Pah.

The bang in-form (ahem) Charlie Longsdon saddles Almazhar Garde to win at Kelso - that 300+ mile journey may feel a little shorter now.

1348: Cracking mares' handicap coming up at Wincanton.

I give The White Mouse a squeak at an each-way price.

Sorry.

1342: Wonderful stuff at Aintree as Unowhatimeanharry saunters into the lead and stays on well under Kevin Brogan.

Go on the old boy.

His SP was 12/1 if you kept the faith. There's a lot of love out there for him.

1340: There'll more or less be off at Kelso by the time they finish at Aintree.

I was interested to see Charlie Longsdon sent Almazhar Garde all the way up there - I wouldn't fancy that drive. Is it an essential journey? - but the Oxfordshire handler's stable is pretty quiet at present and I couldn't back him until the yard looked to be in better form.

1335: Dakota Gold does it again.

Great scenes. What a marvellous sprinter.

ITV just highlighting that Brando missed the break badly. Chiefofchiefs was a notable eyecatcher in the way that he flew home but the leader wasn't for catching.

1328: Earls makes a winning start for Garvan Donnelly having joined from Ed Lynam's stable.

It's always an interesting time of year following the horses in training sales, especially with horses like Ostilio who seem relatively exposed. I suppose he is highly enough rated to head around the world on his travels though and he might only need to win once to recoup the 90,000 guineas spent on him.

Hot on the heels of Doncaster, there's the Pertemps Qualifier at Aintree where Ready And Able is easy to back. Mohaayed is popular but he doesn't stay three miles does he? Portrush Ted has been withdrawn which is a shame. Golan Fortune headed the betting but there are currently four horses at 9/2.

Urgh.

1323: There's action from Naas off any moment while at Doncaster there's the first of the ITV Racing coverage with a cracking renewal of the Listed Betfair Wentworth Stakes.

Brando ran a terrific race on Champions Day and you'd have to have a hard heart not to want him to win. You've got to admire the consistent, and smart, Dakota Gold though and I'd rather be with Michael Dods runner of the pair.

Keep an eye on Ostilio who is an interesting recruit for Paul Midgley and it wouldn't surprise me to see Amarillo Star build on his Goodwood win, he's always been held in high regard.

1316: Flic Ou Voyou seemingly has a penalty kick at Wincanton but I'll be keeping an eye on Getaway Luv who is in my My Stable tracker. It took quite a while to remember why!

It always seems a long way home at Kelso - I've never been - but this finish is taking a good while, it's a good one though.

Victory goes the way of Rock On Fruity who edged out The Distant Lady.

Flic Ou Voyou converts at Wincanton. Getaway Luv runs a bit too well in second.

The winner was returned at 1/25 - lump on anyone?

1313: Racing TV breaking news earlier of the retirement from the saddle of Dale Irving.

1305: Entering the final stages at Aintree. At Kelso, Coole Hill has attracted support for the staying handicap hurdle with trainer Rose Dobbin enjoying a good run of form. Sandy Thomson, who has saddled the first two winners, runs Millvale.

Slight delay at Kelso with hurdles being dolled off for the low sun, including, I think, both in the home straight. This is going to be a long flat race.

Northofthewall falls at the second last, leaving Canelo clear from Quoi De Neuf. He jumps the last safely under Tom Bellamy to provide trainer Alan King and owner JP McManus with another winner. Time To Get Up was third.

Racing TV reporting that Northofthewall is up on his feet and ok.

Meanwhile, I enjoyed this from earlier.

1259: Firmament ran alone on the far side rail and led for a long way but was joined on the line by Tomfre. PHOTO.

A brave ride from Danny Tudhope in not following the herd and a huge run from his veteran partner.

Meanwhile, they're walking in at Aintree.

Tomfre has been called the winner at Doncaster, Tranchee was third.

1253: Colfer Kay got the better of a tight finish to the nursery at Naas while the runners are gathering at the start at Doncaster.

Tranchee heads the market from the well backed Kynren who is clearly expected to improve on his latest, rather disappointing run at Ascot.

1248: Not A Role Model got a really positive ride from Jordan Nailor in the first at Wincanton and won well to provide Sam Thomas with a fifth winner of the jumps season.

It's been a decent campaign so far for the former jockey. He always came across well when interviewed and it would be nice to see him enjoy more success in this career.

Mario De Pail has been one of his best performers to date and I thought he ran pretty well in the Welsh Champion Hurdle behind Sceau Royal last time. Hopefully he can build on that run when stepped up in trip which I think he'll appreciate this season.

1244: Impressed by Wilde About Oscar?

He's been given the obligatory Cheltenham Festival quotes and is priced between 20/1 and 40/1 for the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle.

1241: It could just be the bitter pocket talking as I backed Champagne Court for the novices' handicap at Cheltenham (he's had a wind-op since) in March (more fool me) but I can't have him this afternoon.

I know it was his seasonal reappearance but he ran like a non-stayer at Cheltenham last month and I couldn't throw any more money at him. I could chuck some each-way cash at Just A Sting though.

Fourth at 5/1 last year from a similar mark, he hasn't got many miles on the clock and this could be a good time to catch him.

Meanwhile, Sandy Thomson has completed a double in the first two races at Kelso and they're underway for the first at Wincanton.

1232: Wilde About Oscar wins very, very easily at Aintree but there's some encouragement from the run of Docpickedme in second.

The winner was returned a well backed 8/15 favourite.

1230: Here's the finish from the second at Doncaster which completely passed me by as I had the blinkers on Aintree.

1227: I was casting an eye over the past winners of this opening novice hurdle, a race Dan Skelton won in 2017, and noted Quoi De Neuf won it in 2018 and he's not the only runner on the card trying to win at this meeting for a second time.

The popular Unowhatimeanharry won the feature two and a half mile hurdle in 2017 and this afternoon will try and defy top-weight in the Pertemps Qualifier at 1335. Now 12 years of age, he has a bit to prove in a tricky contest that includes a runner from the all-powerful Willie Mullins stable.

1222: Breaking News wins the first at Naas for Kevin Manning and Jim Bolger.

Rated just 63 and opening her account on her twelfth start, I imagine the daughter of Dawn Approach has done enough now to earn a retirement in the breeding sheds.

1218: Wilde About Oscar is odds-on for the opener at Aintree but this fellow is second favourite and one to add to your My Stable tracker perhaps.....

1212: They're underway at Naas in a few minutes time but we've got to wait until 1240 for the opener from Wincanton.

It's usually an informative card and today's should be no different despite the presence of three odds-on favourites. I wasn't tempted to take any of them on but I was more interested in The White Mouse in the mares' handicap hurdle which is being run as the Richard Barber Memorial.

Presumably Paul Nicholls will be pretty keen to win this race and he runs two but Lucy Wadham has her team in decent form and is more than capable of having The White Mouse ready after a long absence; again, the booking of Richard Johnson takes the eye and there has been a little money for the six-year-old.

1207: Dan Skelton sends a typically strong team up to Liverpool to accompany Ch'tibello and I did think his unraced gelding Rock Legend made some appeal in the bumper given how well the stable does in that sphere.

There's been support for his Northofthewall in the 1300 but I liked the look of Quoi De Neuf for Evan Williams in that contest. He's no great price but was a useful hurdler who can be expected to do better over fences, like so many from the stable.

Meanwhile at Kelso, Aloomomo has won - oh good. Lord Du Mesnil quite possibly found this too much of a test of speed.

1204: They're running at Kelso and it won't be too long until they're off at Aintree where it's also gloriously sunny.

Simon Holt naps Ch'tibello in the feature but Tom George is hoping that his Summerville Boy will come out on top.

1158: The sun is shining brightly in Scotland where Lord Du Mesnil is favourite for the novices' hurdle.

Rated over 150 over fences and last seen over four miles in the NH Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, Richard Hobson's seven-year-old is a fascinating runner.

Presumably this is a nice pipe-opener to tee him up for future targets although he wouldn't be the first stayer to revert successfully to hurdling and stay there. An Albert Bartlett bid perhaps?

1153: Visibility is really very bad at Doncaster where there's a three-way photo involving Sir Benedict, Intrusive and Glinbury and Harmony Lil wasn't far behind.

Results are usually called very quickly nowadays but this is taking some time....

The result is in and Sir Benedict has been called the winner.

A fine start for William Buick and Ian Williams who trains the favourite for the November Handicap.

1152: Sandy Thomson has six runners at Kelso today, two of whom I've backed recently.

Sadly (for me), both Aloomomo and The Ferry Master finished second. Perhaps they will go one better this afternoon?

1146: They are on their way to post for the opener on Town Moore and Imperium Blue is the market leader for Nigel Tinkler, who saddled a third at the Breeders' Cup last night, and the favourite is good enough for Jim McGrath on Sky Sports Racing.

Who am I to argue?

That said, I did think second favourite Sir Benedict was interesting. Drawn to him initially due to the booking of William Buick, I did wonder if he might enjoy running at this track after two defeats at Chester. He'd won at Sandown previously and although the Esher track isn't necessarily comparable to Doncaster, both are straighter than the Roodee.

1145: If you haven't checked it out already, do take the time to read Ben Linfoot's vital statistics of the November Handicap card; just click on the image.

1142: Conditions look pretty murky and foggy at Doncaster, hopefully we won't have a repeat of this week's abandoned card at Kempton.

Things look much brighter at Wincanton but I wouldn't have fancied the job of laying out all those beers....

1137: Willie Mullins hasn't won the prize since 2014 and he relies on Royal Illusion who returned a beaten favourite 12 months ago.

It's already been quite a good day for Mullins, courtesy of True Self's victory in Australia this morning. Not a bad payday for the seven-year-old mare, I wonder if she'll have another crack at hurdling?

Joseph O'Brien's Pondus was second.

1134: Do you remember Jukebox Jive?

Of course you do. Subject of a decent gamble for the Cesarewitch, connections have applied cheekpieces for the first time ahead of his tilt for a repeat win in the Naas November Handicap and there's been some money for him once again.

Our Irish Expert Fran Berry has a different idea about the winner of the Premier Handicap though.

1126: One of the best backed horses of the day with Sky Bet is the Paul Nicholls trained My Way.

He proved a little disappointing over hurdles and is 0-9 over fences but I saw what the master trainer had to say to Matt Chapman after Cyrname won last week so I'm staying shtum.

Click on the image above for all the movers and offers from Sky Bet and Paddy Power.

1119: The soon to be retired (from training) James Given runs Indianapolis in the feature but I was more interested in the chances of his 40/1 outsider Toronado in the seven furlong handicap at 1255.

The claims of the ex-Aidan O'Brien trained three-year-old aren't immediately obvious (as he drops back from one mile six furlongs!) but Andrea Atzeni is a rare and significant booking for the yard (four rides, one winner, a third and a fourth) while Given has a decent strike rate when applying headgear.

He's a huge price, his claims weren't going to be glaringly obvious! I was hoping to find a little encouragement on the trainer's twitter feed but all I found was this retweet....

1115: I was casting my eye down the recent winners last night and at first (and my only) glance, it doesn't appear as though three-year-olds have a fantastic record with only 2016 winner Prize Money collecting for that generation.

Of course, if there's been one there can be another and the Classic generation are well represented but I thought I'd rather chance my arm with one at a bigger price in Rhythmic Intent.

He was well beaten at Doncaster a couple of weeks back but his form earlier in the season would entitle him to close consideration.

1110: Good morning, it's not actually all that long until racing gets underway with the first at Doncaster due off in just 40 minutes.

It is, of course, the final day of the turf season - as it is in Ireland - with the November Handicap the highlight and Kingbrook is currently a well backed favourite.

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