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This week on The Front Page from the Racing Post: ITV expected to secure racing rights until 2030 - but racing's rejects innovation again Oisin Murphy can continue riding, with licence conditions labelled “extremely strict”  The head of Ireland's gambling regulator compares betting to smoking – is racing doing enough to stand up for the thing that funds it? Buick hits 2,000 winners amid a blistering July meeting, where Richard Hughes nabs his first Group 1 as a trainer Send an email to your MP about the racing tax by visiting https://emailyourmpnow.co.uk/

Lee Mottershead reads an extract from his latest contribution to our weekly series 'The Story Of Racing in 20 Races' - the story of Vincent O'Brien and Cottage Rake. Join Racing Post+ using the code STORY20 at checkout for 60% off your first month, head to racingpost.com/subscriptions/

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy & Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on Super Saturday from Newmarket, Ascot and York. 

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy & Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on day two of the Newmarket July Festival Stay ahead of the field!

Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top panel preview the ITV races from Newmarket, Ascot and York this weekend.  Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post handicapper Jonny Pearson, Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and Unibet's Ed Nicholson as the panel reveal their best bets.

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Robbie Wilders & Betting Editor Keith Melrose as they preview the action from Newmarket on day one of the Newmarket July Festival. Stay ahead of the field!

The thrilling Coral-Eclipse, a champion jockey in court and British racing's latest showdown with government all come under the microscope in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and James Stevens analyse how Delacroix stole Sandown's premier Flat race from hot favourite Ombudsman before considering what the future might hold for Aidan O'Brien's latest Eclipse hero. The panel also reflects on the future of Oisin Murphy after one of the sport's most talented but controversial figures pleaded guilty to drink driving in a court appearance that ended with him being fined £70,000 and banned from driving. Murphy's offence has caused problems for British racing's governing body but the BHA faces an even starker dilemma in its efforts to persuade government against a tax-raising measure that could cost the sport upwards of £66 million. In a packed programme, Lee, Peter and James debate that and other stories, including Kia Joorabchian's latest personnel change at Amo Racing.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our expert panel preview the ITV races from Sandown and Haydock this weekend. Who will win the Coral-Eclipse?  Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post assistant betting editor Graeme Rodway, tipster Harry Wilson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson as the Postcast team reveal their best bets.

Join Maddy Playle, David Jennings and Jonathan Harding as they discuss an important week of racing news.  The panel unpick Lambourn's battling Irish Derby success while discussing whether the Curragh is performing up to scratch as one of Ireland's leading racecourses.  They also tackle the news that four-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy is set to appear in court this week after being charged with drink driving and refusing to provide a roadside sample after a car crash in April. Finally, tributes are paid to training giant Barry Hills, who passed away aged 88 on Friday.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top panel preview the ITV races from York, Newcastle and the Curragh this weekend.  Presenter Sam Hart is joined by Racing Post handicapper Jonny Pearson, betting editor Keith Melrose and Unibet's Ed Nicholson as the panel reveal their best bets.

The Front Page panel unpacks a sizzling Royal Ascot 2025, at which Field Of Gold lit up the St James's Palace, Wathnan Racing joined the sport's elite and the mercury soared. We debate the new balance of power among racing's super-owners, dive into the biggest shocks of the week and ask whether Royal Ascot's dress code should finally loosen up after a 30c scorcher.

Royal Ascot is here and The Front Page has you covered with all the key angles covered across five fantastic days of Flat racing. Host James Stevens asks panellists David Jennings and Liam Headd whether the St James's Palace Stakes, featuring three Guineas winners, is the race of 2025? The panel also look at the Gold Cup, the biggest race across the meeting, and share some of their best fancies across the week. British racing was also at a 'tipping point' according to MPs who called on the government to help save the sport. The panel also discuss the tricky financial climate for the sport.

James Stevens is joined by Jonny Pearson, Harry Wilson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for Royal Ascot 2025 Let us know in the comments who your best bet is for the Royal Ascot 2025.

Aidan O'Brien's 11th Derby triumph is the main focus of this week's edition of The Front Page, which also examines why so few people went to Epsom. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd reflect on Classic victories for Ballydoyle and Coolmore with Lambourn and Minnie Hauk, digging deep into the quality of this year's Derby and Oaks. The team also debates why the Derby day attendance has dropped so dramatically and asks what the crowd crisis means for the racecourse and Jockey Club. Away from Epsom, this week's show covers other major stories, including how British racing's stakeholders responded to Racing Post questions about incoming BHA chair Charles Allen's concerns over the sport's governance structure and Jim Mullen's first comments as Jockey Club group chief executive.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top panel preview the ITV races for a superb Derby festival this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Graeme Rodway, Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and Unibet's Ed Nicholson as the panel divulge their best bets.

Derby week is here - and the market keeps shifting. In this week's Front Page, we dive into the latest betting, international intrigue and superpower rivalries as we head into Epsom's biggest weekend. We also tackle British racing's leadership crisis, as Lord Charles Allen delays taking up his BHA chair role. Who's responsible, and where does racing go from here? Plus, we round off with four stories in four minutes: a shocking update on British jumps, controversy at Wexford, Kyprios bows out and another track fails the facilities test.

Lee Mottershead reads an extract from the second entry of our weekly series 'The Story Of Racing in 20 Races' - taking us back in time to Aintree for the true birth of the Grand National. Read the full story at racingpost.com

Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top team take aim at the ITV racing from Haydock, York and Chester this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipsters Keith Melrose and Tom Park plus Unibet's Ed Nicholson as the panel divulge their best bets.

Field Of Gold and Lake Victoria produced devastating performances to become Irish Guineas champions over the weekend. Not surprisingly, they are the first main talking points in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Maddy Playle and Liam Headd look back at all the top weekend action and debate whether either of the two Classic winners is worth backing now to follow up at Royal Ascot. The panel also asks why the Curragh looked so quiet for the Guineas festival and assess how Los Angeles, Anmaat, Kalpana, White Birch and Sosie fared in Group 1 prizes that whet the appetite for the months ahead. Following the launch of British racing's new national marketing campaign, Maddy, Liam and Lee give their views on what they have seen so far and then wrap up last week's other major news stories, including the BHA's threat to block racecourses from staging fixtures.

The Flat season is hotting up and there is more Classic action this weekend with the Irish 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas taking centre stage. Presenter James Stevens is joined by the Racing Post's deputy betting editor Graeme Rodway, handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to assess the action from the Curragh, Haydock, Goodwood and Beverley.

It was the end of an era as Rachael Blackmore, the trailblazing jump jockey who made history when becoming the first female rider to win the Grand National and Gold Cup, announced her retirement last week. Join host James Stevens, Peter Scargill and David Jennings on this week's The Front Page to reflect on her remarkable rise to the top and her impact on the sport. In a busy show, the panel also looks at the Derby picture following the Dante at York and have mixed feelings on The Lion In Winter after his defeat. There is also crucial industry news on how tax changes could impact the sport's funding.

Get set for another superb Saturday of Flat racing at Newbury and Newmarket with our top team of panelists. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipsters Robbie Wilders and Harry Wilson, plus Unibet's Ed Nicholson, to assess Lockinge Day at Newbury. Tune in for all the best bets and much more.

To lose a Classic in the stewards' room is tough. For it to have happened to Kieran Shoemark in Paris on Sunday felt impossibly cruel. The disqualification of Shes Perfect following the French 1,000 Guineas - which prompted cries of "cheat" and "disgrace" in the Longchamp paddock - and her jockey's demotion by the Gosdens is the first story up for discussion in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd reflect on Shoemark's miserable week in a programme that highlights the very different sort of week enjoyed by Aidan O'Brien and Hollie Doyle. In a show packed with subjects, the team also ask early questions about British racing's new £3.6 million marketing campaign, Ascot's decision to get rid of the ladies' team at the Shergar Cup and worrying news about declining foal crops in Britain and Ireland.

With the Flat season now in full swing, host James Stevens is joined by deputy betting editor Graeme Rodway, Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and Unibet's Brett Williams to give their thoughts on the Classic Trials at Lingfield and the Victoria Cup at Ascot.  That's not all, as the biggest handicap hurdle of the new jumps season takes place at Haydock as well. Who do our panellists fancy to win the Swinton? The team finish off by providing their best bets from the weekend action.

Big stories and big races are up for discussion as Lee Mottershead and Jonathan Harding talk about some of the sport's hottest issues in this week's edition of The Front Page. Frankie Dettori, Ryan Moore and William Buick have signed up to a new $15 million global jockeys' league that is expected to launch across some of the world's most prestigious racing venues early next year. We assess its chances of bringing a new audience to the sport. Buick's place among the world racing elite was confirmed over the weekend at Newmarket, where he teamed up with Charlie Appleby to win both the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas, while in America Godolphin also landed the Kentucky Derby and Oaks. We look back on the Classic action and reflect on a Punchestown festival that was fantastic for fans of Galopin Des Champs but terrible for the increasingly long-suffering supporters of Constitution Hill. This week's show ends with more bad news of crashing betting turnover and worrying suggestions that the government is considering tax changes that seem set to heap yet more woe on British racing.

Host James Stevens is joined by Racing Post betting editor Keith Melrose, Tom Park and Unibet ambassador Ed Nicholson to give their thoughts on Guineas weekend at Newmarket.  Field Of Gold and Desert Flower currently head the betting for the two Classics - will our panel be in agreement? The team provide their best bets for the weekend, which also includes action from Goodwood and Thirsk.

This week on the Front Page from the Racing Post:  Willie Mullins storms to a second consecutive British trainers' title after an incredible spring campaign. We discuss how he did it - and how Dan Skelton can topple him. Sean Bowen finally secures the champion jockey crown - hear why legends of the saddle think he could dominate for years to come. Plus, a huge week ahead with Constitution Hill's comeback at Punchestown, the Guineas at Newmarket, Netflix's new racing docuseries and a big bookmaker controversy that rocked social media.

Host James Stevens is joined by champion elect Sean Bowen, Racing Post betting editor Keith Melrose, handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet ambassador Ed Nicholson to give their thoughts on the jumps season finale at Sandown and the trainers' championship. The team provide their best bets for the weekend, which includes action on the Flat from Leicester and Haydock. 

The absorbing trainers' championship duel between Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton comes under the microscope in an edition of The Front Page that covers even more ground than usual. As well as debating who will lift the trophy at Sandown on Saturday, Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and James Stevens look back on a Craven meeting that was particularly important to Kieran Shoemark. Part one of the programme then examines another extraordinary week of sales action that peaked with Amo Racing paying 1,750,000gns for an unraced horse who was sold in December 2023 for 55,000gns. In the second half of the show the panel look at the controversy surrounding an experienced clerk of the course revealing he amends official ground data. That angered trainers, as did the prize-money offered at Southwell on Sunday. The team reflects on the protest action that produced and then look forward to a brand new horseracing docuseries set to launch on Netflix this week.

James Stevens is joined by Robbie Wilders, Harry Wilson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action from Musselburgh and Haydock Park. In the first part of the show the panel takes a close look at Haydock's jumps card, which includes the Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final and Two Mile Hurdle Series Final. Will we see any change in the trainers' title standings?  The second part focuses on the Flat action from Musselburgh, with the competitive Queen's Cup the feature, as well as the Scottish Sprint Cup.

How can it be that in 2025 female jockeys still have to enter male changing rooms to properly do their job?  That is one of the big questions asked in this week's edition of The Front Page, which looks at some of the powerful revelations that emerged in the Racing Post's special report on the appalling standard of some British weighing rooms. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd ask why the majority of tracks have not moved faster to improve facilities for riders and why the BHA has seemingly regulated racecourses so meekly. The show kicks off by reflecting on a weekend of quality jumps action at Ayr, where Captain Cody's victory in the Scottish Grand National left Willie Mullins ever closer to denying Dan Skelton a first trainers' championship. We also look back on a day of spring trials at Newbury and ask if any future Classic winners were in action. The programme ends by looking at the 2024-25 Racing Post Jumps Horse of the Year poll. Lee, Chris and Liam reveal where their vote would go but this is a public vote and it's Racing Post readers who will have the final say. 

James Stevens is joined by Keith Melrose, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action on Scottish Grand National day at Ayr and Classic trials day at Newbury. In the first part of the show the panel focus on the jumping action at Ayr, including the Scottish Grand National and Champion Hurdle. Will the Mullins dominance roll into Scotland?  The second part looks at the Flat action from Newbury, with the panel giving a couple of strong big-priced fancies at this early stage in the turf season.  To finish off, the team give their NAPs.

An incredible Grand National festival, a new high for Willie Mullins and the trainers' title race explodes back into life. On this week's Front Page, we digest Willie and Patrick Mullins' emotional triumph, ask whether Dan Skelton can hang onto his title lead and debate what Mullins' dominance means for the future of the National. Plus: Constitution Hill's latest fall, Paul Nicholls' Grade 1 double, Frankie Dettori's Dubai World Cup comeback and we pay tribute to Hayley Turner as she hangs up her saddle.

James Stevens is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action on Grand National day at Aintree. In the first part of the show the panel focus on the big one, the Grand National. The team analyse the race and have a look at the market. They also provide their top four bets for the National and mention a few outsiders in the field.  The second part of the show looks at the rest of the excellent Aintree card. The panel have a couple of strong big priced fancies.  To finish, the team give the rest of their tips for this weekend's racing, before giving their NAPs.

34 runners will head to Aintree in Saturday's Grand National, but who will win? That is the big question asked in this week's edition of The Front Page, in which Liam Headd and James Stevens look ahead to the weekend's action. The pair discuss the chances of the leading contenders, whether the winner will come from Britain or Ireland and share their best tip for the race. Last weekend also saw the first big race of the 2025 Flat season and racing at Doncaster and a key Classic trial at Leopardstown is reviewed. The panel discuss the credentials of Delacroix in the Derby after his impressive victory. Also on the show is a look ahead to ITV Racing's coverage of the Grand National after Sam Quek was confirmed to be joining the broadcaster across the three-day coverage.

The Flat is back! It's Lincoln day at Doncaster and we have a cracking panel in place to preview the big one and every other race on ITV4 this Saturday.  Join presenter James Stevens, Racing Post tipster Graeme Rodway, Racing Post handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams for all the best bets on an intriguing weekend.

The Grand National has changed enormously in recent years. Does it now need to change again? That is the big question asked in this week's edition of The Front Page, in which Chris Cook and Jonathan Harding join Lee Mottershead to discuss complaints from a number of British trainers that the sport's most famous race has lost its essence. Should there be a cap on the number of runners a single trainer can have? Would the Grand National be better with win-and-you're-in races? And do people really care who trains the runners or in what country they are trained? After looking forward to Aintree, the team looks back at the Cheltenham Festival, this focusing on last week's announcement that some ticket prices are to be cut, alongside a rebranding of the meeting's second day. To wrap up the programme, we reflect on the Racing Post's Racing and the Economy series, debate the mini revolt that occurred when some of Britain's trainers met in London and, after all that, we even tell you who the panel fancies for next Saturday's Grand National.

The Racing Postcast team are back to analyse Saturday's ITV action from Bangor, Kelso and Newbury and we have a stellar panel.  Host James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders and Postcast debutant Harry Wilson along with Unibet's Brett Williams.  The guys look back on last week's action at the Cheltenham Festival before highlighting plenty of fancies across an interesting day of racing in Britain

It's all things Cheltenham on this week's edition of The Front Page as Paul Kealy and Maddy Playle join Lee Mottershead to look back on the biggest meeting of the year. The top chasers, hurdlers and stories are all examined in depth, with the panel looking back on Inothewayurthinkin's Gold Cup defeat of Galopin Des Champs, an extraordinary Champion Hurdle, the decision to run Lossiemouth in the Mares' Hurdle and so much more. There were fewer racegoers and more false starts than last year but the festival was still fantastic and threw up an abundance of talking points - this is the place where we do the talking.

James Stevens is joined by Keith Melrose, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for the 2025 Cheltenham Festival Let us know in the comments who your best bet is for the Cheltenham Festival 2025.

Host James Stevens is joined by Tom Park, Graeme Rodway and Brett Williams to go through the big races this week at Sandown, Hereford and Wolverhampton. The main action at Sandown this weekend is unpacked by the panelists.  Will Racing Post's Tom Park have more luck at Wolverhampton this time?  And Graeme Rodway share's insight into his favourite races beyond Cheltenham.  The team finish off by providing their weekend NAPs. All this, and much more, on the latest edition of the Racing Postcast.

With just SEVEN DAYS until the Cheltenham Festival, the Front Page looks at the five big talking points for next week's big event.  Get the Ultimate Guide here: https://shop1.racingpost.com/products/the-cheltenham-ultimate-guide-2025?_pos=1&_sid=8cd0084d3&_ss=r

Host James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders, handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet ambassador Ed Nicholson as they go through the main races from Kelso, Newbury and Doncaster. It's Morebattle Hurdle day and there's a juicy £100,000 bonus up for grabs if the winner can follow up at the Cheltenham Festival. Can anyone tee up the big-race double? One of our experts thinks so. We also head to Newbury for the Greatwood Gold Cup and Doncaster for the Grimthorpe on a competitive Saturday of action.  The team finish off by providing their weekend naps. All this, and much more, on the latest edition of the Racing Postcast.

Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by Free Super Tips. Get the latest golf betting tips for the upcoming South African Open &  Cognizant Classic Preview. Dave Clark and Steve Palmer take a look at this week's tournaments. The team also look back on last week's Magical Kenya Open & Mexico Open. Steve gives us his best tips for the South African Open & Cognizant Classic, picking out which golfers play best under the Florida sun! 

The planned abolition of greyhound racing in Wales is among the topics discussed in the latest edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Jonathan Harding and Matthew Rennie debate the Welsh government's announcement and ask whether British horse racing should be offering more vocal support to the increasingly endangered greyhound racing industry. This week's edition also looks back on a weekend of major races in Britain, Ireland and Saudi Arabia before the team debates more of last week's big stories and asks if Dan Skelton is right when he says the Grand National needs to be moved.

Host James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Graeme Rodway, handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet ambassador Ed Nicholson as they go through the main races from Kempton, Newcastle and Southwell, as well as the major events across the world including the Saudi Cup. Kempton kicks off proceedings. Will it provide some late clues for next month's Cheltenham Festival?  We head to Newcastle for the Eider Chase, which for many is one of the great staying chases in the calendar. But who do our panel fancy to take the spoils this year? We then go to Southwell for high-class action on the all-weather, with Diligent Harry attempting to land back-to-back successes in the Listed Hever Sprint Stakes.  The team finish off by providing their weekend naps.

This week the Front Page team are talking about revolutionising betting, training turnarounds and changing habits among Cheltenham racegoers. The show opens with a tribute to Michael O'Sullivan, the 24-year-old jockey who tragically died following a fall at Thurles earlier in the month. Join Racing Post editor Tom Kerr, Peter Scargill and Jon Harding for all that and more.

Get set for the weekend's racing with host James Stevens joined by RP tipsters Robbie Wilders and Keith Melrose as well as Unibet ambassador Ed Nicholson. The panel share thoughts on the ITV Racing races at Ascot, including the clash of L'Homme Presse, Pic D'Orhy and Corbetts Cross in the Ascot Chase. Attention turns to Wincanton's Kingwell Hurdle and three races at Haydock including the Grand National Trial. We also get the weekend's NAPs from the team.

Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by Free Super Tips. Get the latest golf betting tips for the upcoming Genesis Invitational and LIV Golf Adelaide Championship Preview. Dave Clark and Steve Palmer take a look at this week's tournaments. The team also look back on last week's LIV Golf Rhiyadh, Qatar Masters, Phoenix Open Championship. Steve gives us his best tips and accent from down under for the the LIV Golf Adelaide and talks through his three selections for The Genesis Invitational.

We are now just four weeks away from the start of the Cheltenham Festival - and this week's edition of The Front Page is a must for festival fans. Lee Mottershead, Jonathan Harding and Liam Headd kick things off by reviewing Super Saturday at Newbury, where the William Hill Hurdle was dominated by Joyeuese. A change to the rules looks set to keep her away from Cheltenham. Does that rule need changing? Willie Mullins is set for another fantastic festival, as was obvious when he paraded some of his likely runners last week. How many winners will he have and which ones will they be? We end the show by paying tribute to the Aga Khan and reporting on a Westminster debate that further exposed the ignorance of some MPs when it comes to gambling.

Host James Stevens is joined by RP tipster Robbie Wilders, Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and Unibet ambassador Ed Nicholson to assess the weekend's big races. Newbury's William Hill Hurdle is the focus of four races there and the panel dissect the chances of Sir Gino in the Game Spirit. Attention turns to Warwick for the Unibet Kingmaker Novices' Chase where L'Eau Du Sud is the star attraction. The team finish off by providing their weekend NAPs.