Turf Talk Pod

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The most anticipated race of the season the Grand National is this Saturday and James & Lewis are joined by Ex Jockey & Bloodstock Agent Tom Humphries to go runner by runner to help pick your way through the field. Plenty of analysis on each runner with a ranking system to determine how they think they will run. Also the lads give a 1-2-3-4, so load up the tricasts and have a go! As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is here!!!! James & Lewis look forward to Day Four of the Festival and you will be pleased to know they are back to disagreeing in the Martin Pipe. Both of them like one at a big price in the Triumph & Lewis thinks GDC will retain his crown As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is here!!!! James & Lewis look forward to Day Three of the Festival with a lot of agreement for a change. Both of them hope the ground stays good for the Ryanair & Lewis is hoping for a change of luck in the Plate after falling foul for not running on Tuesday. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is here!!!! James & Lewis look forward to Day Two of the Festival and kicks off with the new Gallagher Hurdle which sees the participation of star novice Ballyburn . The lads talk about the clash of Jonbon & El Fabiolo and is it as straight forward as they make out. Both lads take a swing at one at a price in the Grand Annual & Coral Cup. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is here!!!! James & Lewis look forward to Day One of the Festival and are both in agreement with their NAP's on the first day which comes in the NH Chase. Much agreement as well in the Ultima & Jim has an antepost docket he's hanging on to in the Supreme. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis preview Super Saturday from Newbury this weekend as well as the Kingmaker from Warwick. Plenty of prep for Cheltenham on show this weekend especially from Shishkin & Edwardstone. One of the best handicaps of the year in the Betfair Hurdle takes place but could the trophy go home to Ireland? Plenty to discuss and chat about. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis look to kickstart the year in fine form with a look through a bumper card at Cheltenham Trials weekend. Plenty of clashes with the Juveniles & Experienced Chasers looking set to take each other on. As well as that there is four graded races this weekend at Doncaster which showcase all divisions. Plenty to talk through and Lewis' NAP coming from the Yorkshire track. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, Happy New Year & the lads kick off the New Year previewing Warwick & Kempton this weekend. Lewis is keen on a few of the Skelton runners this weekend & James has his heart set on the Classic Chase winner. Plenty of chat and some antepost fancies from the lads. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, Boxing Day is just a few days away and for many a racing fan its their Christmas. James & Lewis look through this weekends cards from Ascot & Haydock as well as running through the big races through the festive period. The lads provide NAP's for this weekend and for Boxing Day including them taking each other on. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis preview Cheltenham & Doncaster this weekend and are both in agreement on the winner of the December Gold Cup Winner. Lewis has a strong fancy on the Friday at Donny & Jim has one in the last at Cheltenham. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis preview a fantastic two day meeting at Newbury with the highlight being the Coral Gold Cup. The lads run through the runners who they think are the main protagonists as well as who they think are overpriced. Jim's NAP comes earlier on in the card & Lewis is fancying one at Donny after some collateral form boosts. As well as that there is three Grade One's from Fairyhouse including the Hatton's Grace. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis look forward to the Betfair Chase in which BMG looks to kickstart the triple crown after his defeat at Wetherby. Jim likes a novice hurdler at Ascot & Lewis thinks one is overpriced in the two mile handicap. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis preview the Cheltenham November meeting. Jim has some strong fancies for the Friday, Lewis loves a staying chaser in the amateur rider's event & Jonbon looks to cement himself at the top of the two mile division in Britain. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, Wincanton's biggest meeting of the year takes place with the Badger Beers Trophy. Team Ditcheat look to win the race again with Frodon who tries to regain his crown. Lewis & Jim agree on one in the Conditional Jockey Chase. Also the lads discuss the Champion Chase from Down Royal & Grand Sefton at Aintree. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The lads look mainly at Wetherby & Ascot in which there is a some top quality action (weather permitting) at both tracks. Bravemansgame looks to get his Gold Cup campaign off to a flyer at Wetherby as he looks to retain his crown. Monbeg Genuis also looks to be heading the GC way in the Sodexo Gold Cup. Also Big Evs & Live The Dream look to make it one for the smaller trainers at the Breeders Cup. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, Cheltenham is here and the lads run through both days hopefully pointing you in the right direction of some winners. They discuss hotly contested handicaps, puzzling novice hurdles & Flooring Porter's chase debut. As well as that Lewis has one lined up at Kelso who's stable companion Corach Rambler returns for the first time since winning the Grand National. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The lads take a whistle-stop tour around Newton Abbot, Uttoxeter & Limerick. They talk through the nice runners that appear this weekend with James re-inforcing his Brown Advisory fancy who makes his chase debut. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis return as the jumps season begins this weekend a Chepstow. They run through the two day card and look to point you in the right direction of a winner. The audio is slightly dodgy so our apologies for that hence why its a slightly shorter episode. Please feel free to go over to out Twitter or X to listen to our live Season Preview. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis preview the final weekend of the British Jumps Season at Sandown which sees stars on show such as Jonbon, Hewick & Of Course Goshen. The lads are in a fair amount of agreement in the first. The Bet365 Gold Cup looks to see Kitty's Light win three big handicaps after the Scottish National last week. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis go runner by runner in the Grand National with a rating out of ten for each runner. The lads seem fairly set on the same horse to win the race & the lads have a few a big prices who they think will run a race. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is HERE!! James & Lewis preview Day Three which sees a competitive renewal of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Will GDC stay? The lads are in agreement in Juvenile Hurdle & James makes his case for on in Potato Race. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is HERE!! James & Lewis preview Day Three which sees a ultra competitive renewal of Stayer's Hurdle with up coming new stars vs old stayers. The lads have two handicap good things in the Kim Muir & Plate and Lewis argues his case for Mighty Potter. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is HERE!! James & Lewis preview Day Two where the agree on one for the Ballymore with a classy renewal. As well as a headscratcher for Lewis in the Champion Chase. JP has a stronghold in the Coral Cup for James but with a lesser fancied rival. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is HERE!! James & Lewis preview Day One with differing opinions in the Supreme. One of the best handicap bets of the week in the Ultima & the best each way betting without the favourite bet of the week. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis are back to preview Kempton & Newcastle in which they are in agreement for one at a big price for the Eider. Lewis thinks most of the shorties will go in at Kempton. James thinks one has a great chance dropping into a handicap in the Coral Trophy. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis take an ante post look on the weekends action at Haydock & Ascot where the lads agree on one in the National trial. They talk about the Grand National in which they discuss the campaign of Iwilldoit. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis are back to preview this weekends at Newbury in which the Betfair Hurdle is the main feature on the card. Jonbon & Love Envoi test their Cheltenham credentials and the lads chat where they rank after last weekends musings at the DRF. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis are back to preview this weekends action at the DRF as well Grade One action at Sandown. They talk through all of the graded races at Leopardstown and try and pick which Mullins horse will win the big races. James has a strong fancy in the Dolos Race and it isn't the former. Lewis thinks the Irish have a strong chance in the Scilly Isles! As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis return after their frosty weekend to go through the cards at Cheltenham & Doncaster. A blockbuster card at Prestbury Park sees the boys beg Paul Nicholls to drop one in trip, also Jim has a fancy that goes in the Cotswold which also could end up in the Gold Cup. Lewis targets the National with one in the Cross Country and cant believe the price of him. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis are back to bring you the action from Kempton & Warwick. The lads are in agreement with one in the Classic Chase as well as big priced fancies from them in the Lanzarote. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, Grade Ones aplenty this festive period with loads of stars in the offering such as Constitution Hill, BMG, Facile Vega, A Plus Tard and many more. The lads lock horns in the King George wih split decisions from both of them. A red hot renewal of the Rowland Meyrick. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis preview a tricky Cheltenham card which sees the International Hurdle & December Gold Cup be the main events on the two day cards. Plenty of fancies and interesting angles from the fellas and hopefully more successive winning NAPS. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis preview this weekends action which sees a cracking renewal of the Tingle Creek. The lads discuss who they like for the Beecher and if Snow Leopardess can make it two years in a row. As well as that Honeysuckle starts her season looking for a fourth Hatton's Grace. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James & Lewis preview the Coral Festival at Newbury including a cracking Coral Gold Cup. As well as that they hopefully look forward to seeing Constitution Hill & Lhomme Presse at Newcastle after their defection last weekend. Plenty of bizzare chat as usual and a strong fancy from Jim in the Gerry Fielden. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James and Lewis preview this Saturday's action which sees the return of stars such as Constitution Hill, A Plus Tard & Edwardstone. Both lads think they have a fancy in each of the strong staying chases at Haydock as well as rate Lhomme Presse's chances in the 1965 Chase. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James and Lewis look at all Three days of Cheltenham's November meeting which sees busy handicaps including the Greatwood & Paddy Power Chase. Good Graded chases & hurdles as well as decent action at Naas. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James and Lewis cover all the racing from across the globe with action from Wincanton, Down Royal, Aintree & Keeneland. The lads believe they have a good thing at Kelso in the novice handicap however have contrasting views in the Aintree Hurdle. Plenty of races to get stuck in with! As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James and Lewis preview the action from Wetherby & Ascot which sees a superb renewal of the Charlie Hall. As well as the West Yorkshire hurdle looks a competitive renewal as Indefatigable looks to make it back to back wins. Lewis believes one of the most well handicapped horses in training races at Ascot & Regal Encore looks to make history at Ascot. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James and Lewis bring you the first of their weekend previews which sees them look at the first two days of Cheltenham as well as a nice staying chase at Kelso & a tasty Old Roan at Aintree. Both of them have NAPS in the same race as well a discussing who is plotty enough to win a Pertemps qualifier in November. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, James and Lewis return on the cusp of Chepstow this weekend to bring you twelve horses for you to follow this season. Who would guess that there would be some Joe Tizzard horses appearing in the list as well as some sneaky novice chasers to keep your eyes peeled for. Lewis also suggests a shrewd one in the JP McManus silks which he thinks could climb up the 2m hurdling division. As always thanks to bensounds.com for their music. Hope you enjoy!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, It's that time of year where the lads go runner by runner in the Grand National and rate all Forty runners chances out of Ten. Plenty of agreement & disagreement and of course some bias for the horses from Venn Farm. As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is just four days away and here to run you through Day Four with you is James, Lewis & the Racing Post's Matt Rennie. Matt's NAP of the festival comes in the Gold Cup in which Jim agrees with him on. Lewis likes more Nigel Twiston-Davies horses for handicaps & David Maxwell goes for glory in the Hunter Chase. A coin toss on who wins the Triumph. As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is just six days away and here to run you through the third day is Jim, Lewis & Jocked Off Champion RacingWithMike. The Thursday looks to be a tricky day for punters however Allaho & Bob Ollinger are banker material for the three lads. James & Mike agree on a horse at 25/1 for the Pertemps. As well as that Lewis thinks he has the forecast in that race too & nearly every horse is given a mention in the Kim Muir. As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is just a week away and here to run you through the second day is Jim, Lewis & veteran of the podcast scene Adam Webb. Lots of discussion on which race GDC should go for, Willie Mullins stronghold in the Champion Bumper and one of the most competitive renewals of the Grand Annual. As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The Cheltenham Festival is just a week away and here to run you through the first day is Jim, Lewis & Recent Tipstar 2022 Winner Dan Overall. Lewis & Dan are sure they have the winner of the Ultima. Who would have guessed what Jim fancy's for that? They talk through one of the races of the festival in the Supreme which sees Nicky Henderson and Willie Mullins collide and can Honeysuckle make it back to back victories in the Champion Hurdle? As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The last Grade One in England before Cheltenham takes place at Ascot this weekend in a bumper card. The lads are joined by Lewis Sharp to go through the cards at Ascot, Haydock & Wincanton. The Ascot Chase looks a competitive heat on paper with Irish challenger Fakir D'oudaries heading the field. Goshen looks to make it back to back victories at Wincanton and Hillcrest looks to get back on track after his early unseat last time. As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, First of all, apologies for the interrupted beginning. The recording has not worked early on sadly so we kick straight into the action. We discuss the racing at Newbury & Warwick with confident selections in the Betfair Hurdle. As well as a trappy renewal of the Kingmaker at Warwick. As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, The DRF takes centre stage this weekend showcasing all the Irish starts including Honeysuckle, Gallopin Des Champs and Chacun Pour Soi. Over in England we have the Grade One Scilly Isles and Contenders Hurdle at Sandown. As well as a competitive Handicap Hurdle over three miles. The Towton is at Wetherby and some nice racing up at Musselburgh. As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, Cheltenham Trials Day takes centre stage this weekend with the Cotswold & Cleeve. Doncaster provides the most exciting three runner race ever as well as the River Don and Miranda looks to regain her crown in the Grade 2. Plenty of bullish selections and some big price fancies too! As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Hello, Welcome back to Turf Talk, A proper treat for racing fans this weekend with a heavyweight clash in the Clarence House, a vintage renewal of the Peter Marsh & Lingfield's Winter Million meeting. Plenty of talk from James and Lewis on their NAP's,NB's & 3B. As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Hello, Welcome Back To Turf Talk, Jim & Lewis are joined by Jocked Off Champion Dan Overall to talk you through the cards at Warwick, Kempton & Wetherby. The lads have two strong NAP's at Wetherby as well as a big fancy in the Classic Chase at a double figure price. As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music Hope You Enjoy!!!!!