The Charlie Johnston-trained Dear My Friend will bid for a fourth-straight success in the BetMGM All-Weather Championships Mile Handicap at Newcastle this afternoon.

Racing League has received a significant boost in support for 2024, with reigning champion Flat trainers John & Thady Gosden among a record 180 stables registered for this year’s competition, an increase of 34 per cent compared to 2023.

Racing League has received a significant boost in support for 2024, with reigning champion Flat trainers John & Thady Gosden among a record 180 stables registered for this year's competition, an increase of 34 per cent compared to 2023.

Joe Fanning will be set for a short spell on the sidelines after being knocked out following a fall at Wolverhampton yesterday evening, which saw dual champion jockey Oisin Murphy pick up nine days for careless riding.

Sam King tipped two winners (both 5/2) at Chelmsford yesterday and returns with three selections for this fine Friday.