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Our panel look ahead to Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, answer the key questions and provide their best bets.
Tune in as the Sporting Life Racing podcast team return to preview the Cambridgeshire meeting at Newmarket, which gets underway on Thursday!The panel pay tribute to the great Hurricane Fly, a 22-time Grade 1 winner who sadly passed away at the age of 22 on Tuesday, before looking ahead to some of the cracking contests at HQ, including a mouth-watering renewal of the Cheveley Park Stakes.
Tune in and join the Sporting Life Racing Podcast team, as David Ord, Fran Berry, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson look ahead to a huge weekend of action on both sides of the Irish Sea!The panel share their thoughts on the final Classic of the season, as the St Leger takes centre-stage at Doncaster, whilst the Irish Champion Stakes is the highlight in Ireland.
Tune in and join the Sporting Life Racing Podcast team, as David Ord, Fran Berry, Graham Cunningham and Timeform's David Johnson look ahead to a huge week of action on the Knavesmire at York Racecourse, which gets underway on Wednesday 19th August.There's thoughts on a mouth-watering clash in the Juddmonte International, the Yorkshire Oaks and the Nunthorpe too, all before the big one itself, the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap on the Saturday!
Tune in as David Ord is joined by Timeform's Billy Nash and Graham Cunningham for a Goodwood and Galway Festival special edition of the Racing Podcast.There's plenty to get stuck into, as the team make the case for their fancies at the two summer highlights, plus reflections on the King George meeting at Ascot.
The Sporting Life Racing podcast team look ahead to a mouth-watering renewal of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.There's reflections on the Irish Oaks meeting at the Curragh, plus a round-up of the recent key news, too.
Our team look ahead to the three days of the Newmarket July Festival and the rest of the action on Super Saturday
On the eve of the great meeting our team look ahead to five of the biggest days of the Flat season
Our team are back to look ahead to the new-look Betfred Derby Festival and an in-depth look at both Classics and the Coronation Cup
Host Dave Ord is joined by Timeform's Jumps Editor Dan Barber and Chase Handicapper Phil Turner, plus Value Bet columnist Matt Brocklebank too, as the team discuss the Timeform Awards for the 2025-26 Jumps Season, which have now been revealed!Plus we also hear from Patrick Mullins, as unsurprisingly, plenty of the winners' plaques are headed for Closutton, after another remarkable season for team Willie Mullins.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson to discuss Betfred Guineas Weekend at Newmarket with the 2000 and 1000 Guineas on the line.
Grand National winning jockeys Patrick Mullins and Daryl Jacob join us for a special episode of the Sporting Life Racing Podcast to look ahead to the 2026 Grand National!
Ben Linfoot is joined by Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and Dave Massey to go through some of the main punting posers ahead of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
Essential viewing! The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is almost upon us, so tune in as Sporting Life ambassador Willie Mullins guides us through another exceptionally strong Closutton team for the Festival.The most successful trainer in Cheltenham Festival history gives us the latest on his two-time Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs, Irish Gold Cup winner Fact To File and five-time Grade 1 winner Gaelic Warrior.The Master of Closutton also provides his thoughts on Majborough ahead of his Champion Chase mission, the latest on Lossiemouth, updates on plenty of exciting novices and much more too!0:00 Introduction0:21 Galopin des Champs3:11 Fact To File5:47 Gaelic Warrior8:17 Majborough10:27 Lossiemouth14:40 Poniros16:07 Final Demand18:49 Kaid D'Authie19:39 Kopek des Bordes22:28 Mighty Park24:38 Bambino Fever27:25 Proactif27:47 Selma De Vary29:11 Ballyburn30:42 Dinoblue31:45 Spindleberry32:12 Jade de Grugy
Ben Linfoot is joined by Fran Berry, Billy Nash and Graham Cunningham to look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown this weekend.
Our panel look ahead to Trials Day at Cheltenham, there's a bet in the Thyestes and reflections on some of the key recent action
Our team look ahead to the big Festive action at Kempton and Leopardstown.
Our time look back on more key action and head to the Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown.
Our team look back on the big action from last weekend and head to this one which features the Coral Gold Cup and Fighting Fifth Hurdle.
Our team look back to the key recent action and ahead to the weekend cards at Haydock, Ascot and Punchestown
Ben Linfoot is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Billy Nash and Matt Brocklebank as the team discuss the highlights at Cheltenham (and Navan) this weekend.
Our podcast team sit down to talk through all seven races on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot this Saturday.
Fran Berry joins the regular panel to preview the Arc while Ed Chamberlin reacts to the new four-year deal for ITV to cover racing through to 2030.The conversation delves into the upcoming Arc race, discussing the field, notable horses, and memorable moments from past Arcs. The panel analyses the strengths and weaknesses of various contenders, including Japanese horses and Ballydoyle's strategy. Weather conditions are also considered as a significant factor that could impact the race outcome.
Our team look ahead to this weekend's action at Newmarket including the Cambridgeshire, Middle Park & Cheveley Park.
Our team look ahead to all the key action from the Irish Champions Festival and Betfred St Leger card at Doncaster.
Our Podcast team gallop through the mouthwatering weekend action at Ascot and York and look ahead to the Qatar Goodwood Festival too.
Our team look ahead to the big-race action at Newmarket this week and York and ascot on Super Saturday
Our team preview a star-studded Coral-Eclipse at Sandown, reflect on Lambourn's Irish Derby victory and pay tribute to Barry Hills and Kevin Prendergast.
The team run through the feature races on each day of Royal Ascot and pick out horses to note elsewhere too.
Our team answer all the big questions ahead of the Betfred Derby Festival at Epsom.
In the last of our weekly racing podcasts the team look ahead to the finale of the jumps season at Sandown and pick out their moments of the jumps season
Our team look back on Ayr forward to Fairyhouse and back on the Classic trials and head to the two Guineas.
Fran Berry joins the team to reflect on the drama of the Randox Grand National Festival and a moment to savour for the Mullins family
Our team preview the Randox Grand National and have best bets for the rest of Aintree and Meydan.
With the Grand National upon us, our man Dave Ord caught up with Grand National-winning jockey Daryl Jacob to find out all about his career in the saddle, in a fascinating sit-down interview.From the early days of starting out and learning through his mistakes, to landing the Grand National in dramatic style on board Neptune Collonges, we hear the highs and lows of a brilliant career in the sport, the connections he built throughout his career, and the role Daryl is now doing after calling time on his riding days.Sit back and enjoy!
Graham Cunningham, Fran Berry and David Johnson join Matt Brocklebank to reflects on all the recent newslines before looking ahead to what's to come at Doncaster, Kempton and in Ireland this weekend before attention turns to Aintree.
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson join Ben Linfoot to discuss the stars, shocks, disappointments and experience of Cheltenham 2025 before looking to the future.
The Cheltenham Festival is almost here! In part one, Dave Ord is joined by Patrick Mullins, Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham and David Johnson to discuss the big talking points. Matt Brocklebank and Billy Nash join the party for part two as the team pick out some bets.
Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to conclude their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, taking an overview of what they think will be making the headlines before finalising some bets.
Charlie Deutsch reflects on his remarkable season, sharing insights into his journey, horsemanship, and the importance of patience in racing. He discusses the relationships he has built within the industry, his upcoming races, and the joys of fatherhood, providing a comprehensive look at both his professional and personal life.
Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Ryanair Chase and Stayers' Hurdle discussed in depth before they talk potential bets in several races including the Ultima Handicap Chase.
Are our team for or against the shortest-priced favourites at this year's Festival? Find out in this week's episode.
This week on the David Power Jockeys' Cup, host Niall Hannity is joined by the three-time Champion Jockey Brian Hughes to find out all about his story in the saddle so far!0:00 Introduction0:20 Tributes paid to Michael O'Sullivan5:10 Starting out on the Flat8:10 Career crossroads and decisions to make11:29 Winners started coming early over the Jumps14:57 Champion Conditional Jockey and building relationships16:00 The push to become Champion Jockey19:49 Surpassing 200 winners in a season and being crowned Champion again22:17 Difficulties getting good rides at the top level23:48 Experience of riding in the Cheltenham Gold Cup25:42 Back on board The Real Whacker for the Cheltenham Festival26:45 Who's going to win the David Power Jockeys' Cup?
Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Champion Chase discussed in depth before they talk potential bets in the Pertemps, Coral Cup, Gold Cup and the Cross Country.
Our panel are asked whether Paul Nicholls will ever be champion trainer again while at the start of the episode Fran Berry leads the tributes to Michael O'Sullivan
In the latest episode of our David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, Niall Hannity is joined by Sam Twiston-Davies, a multiple-time Grade 1 winner who has seven Cheltenham Festival wins to his name, and currently sits in Bronze position in the Jockeys' Cup rankings!From his early memories of racing, earning opportunities with Paul Nicholls, returning home to ride the stars trained by his Dad - and all that went on in-between - Sam shares plenty of tales from his career journey so far.He then provides his opinion on the exciting talents he's looking forward to riding at the Cheltenham Festival, namely East India Dock and Potters Charm, as he continues his bid to land the inaugural edition of the David Power Jockeys' Cup, with plenty still to play for!
Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Champion Hurdle discussed in part one before they talk potential bets in the Arkle, Albert Bartlett and Martin Pipe.
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from Newbury, Warwick and the Grand National weights before looking ahead to this weekend at Ascot and Haydock.
In the second episode of our new David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, host Niall Hannity is joined by Jonjo O'Neill Jnr, as we find out his story so far.They talk all things from career progression, becoming a Grade 1 winner, training at the stunning Jackdaws Castle, before telling us what it's really like to work with your family day in day out, with some Festival thoughts thrown in too on the stars at home!
Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot for a new mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Gold Cup the first race under the microscope.
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from the Dublin Racing Festival before looking ahead to Super Saturday at Newbury.
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