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Peter Scargill

Deputy industry editor

Peter Scargill is the Racing Post's deputy industry editor, providing news commentary and analysis of the racing and betting industries. He is also the newspaper's lead investigative journalist. He's been with the Racing Post since 2008.

Peter’s articles

11.57 Churchill Downs: 'He's a celebrity, he's like a movie star' - Frankie Dettori wows locals as he pursues Kentucky Derby dream on outsider

11.57 Churchill Downs: 'He's a celebrity, he's like a movie star' - Frankie Dettori wows locals as he pursues Kentucky Derby dream on outsider

Two animal rights protesters found guilty and fined for causing disruption on Grand National day last year

Two animal rights protesters found guilty and fined for causing disruption on Grand National day last year

Peter Savill calls on racing professionals to consider 'collective action' against tracks which fall short on prize-money

Peter Savill calls on racing professionals to consider 'collective action' against tracks which fall short on prize-money

Who remains in contention for the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket this weekend?

Who remains in contention for the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket this weekend?

Guineas festival

'He conquered the hearts of all the people who crossed his path' - hundreds turn out to remember Stefano Cherchi

'He conquered the hearts of all the people who crossed his path' - hundreds turn out to remember Stefano Cherchi

Harry Cobden's jockeys' championship nerves quelled after Taunton double but title rival Sean Bowen narrows gap on Thursday

Harry Cobden's jockeys' championship nerves quelled after Taunton double but title rival Sean Bowen narrows gap on Thursday

'The public like her more than some trainers' - Paul Nicholls perplexed at lack of opportunities for Bryony Frost

'The public like her more than some trainers' - Paul Nicholls perplexed at lack of opportunities for Bryony Frost

'We could get a liking for it!' - Willie Mullins sends warning to rivals as he closes in on first British trainers' title

'We could get a liking for it!' - Willie Mullins sends warning to rivals as he closes in on first British trainers' title

New levy deal would allow more balanced racing programme says trainers' chief as talks resume

New levy deal would allow more balanced racing programme says trainers' chief as talks resume

Gambling review

2.45 Epsom: 'If he wins he can go to the Derby' - Bur Dubai has shot at keeping Classic dream alive for owner in Blue Riband Trial

2.45 Epsom: 'If he wins he can go to the Derby' - Bur Dubai has shot at keeping Classic dream alive for owner in Blue Riband Trial

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