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Joshua Stacey is joined by RTV analyst Dan Overall for a packed episode. First up, Henry de Bromhead reflects on Bob Olinger and Air Of Entitlement's Cheltenham Festival victories before discussing his Aintree runners. Lucinda Russell shares her Aintree plans, including updates on Myretown, Ahoy Senor, and Derryhassen Paddy. Richard Phillips provides the latest on Idas Boy, while Rebecca Curtis navigates a jockey dilemma with Irish Grand National favourite Haiti Couleurs. Joe Tizzard outlines his Aintree team, and Jim McGrath brings us the latest from the Hong Kong racing scene.
Joshua Stacey is joined by RTV analyst Dan Overall for a packed episode. First up, Henry de Bromhead reflects on Bob Olinger and Air Of Entitlement's Cheltenham Festival victories before discussing his Aintree runners. Lucinda Russell shares her Aintree plans, including updates on Myretown, Ahoy Senor, and Derryhassen Paddy. Richard Phillips provides the latest on Idas Boy, while Rebecca Curtis navigates a jockey dilemma with Irish Grand National favourite Haiti Couleurs. Joe Tizzard outlines his Aintree team, and Jim McGrath brings us the latest from the Hong Kong racing scene.
This week's Saturday Edition kicks off with a post race interview with Harry Fry, following Gidleigh Park's success in the Grade 2 Lightening Novices' Chase at Windsor this afternoon with Nick, whilst Harry also looks ahead to Boothill in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot tomorrow. It'll be a tough ask for Boothill taking on Jonbon and Energumene and Sean Graham shares why they're coming back to run in the Clarence House with Energumene having been beaten in it both times previously. Then, onto Sunday back at Windsor, we hear from connections of runners in the Fleur de Lys Chase including Dan Skelton on favourite Protektorat; Lucinda Russell on Ahoy Senor and finally AJ O'Neill looks ahead to Indiana Dream's first run for the yard.
Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss today's horse racing events. They look ahead to the Winter Million and debate the merits of the big two in the Clarence House Chase. Nick is joined by trainer Lucinda Russell who's Ahoy Senor is bidding to get back on track in Windsor's Fitzdares Fleur de Lys Chase on Sunday, while podcast regular Joe Chambers, racing manager to Rich Ricci, tells us about Royale Pagaille's bid to win a third Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock and fills us in on the owner's other stars. Also in today's show, James Owen pinpoints the next target for his Champion Hurdle hopeful Burdett Road and we're off point to pointing with Ben Atkins and Molly Armytage.
Emmet Kennedy, George Gorman, and Adam Mills review the key races from Aintree, including a second Grand National for Willie Mullins and a first for jockey Paul Townend with I Am Maximus. How will he fare in Grade 1 open company next year? Plus, what did the lads think of this year's running of the world's most famous race after all the changes implemented by the BHA and the Jockey Club? Plus, we take you through the key Grade 1 races on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Willie Mullins takes the lead in the British Trainers Championship, and we discuss how star names such as Gerri Colombe, Shishkin, Ahoy Senor, Corbetts Cross, Grey Dawning, Ginny's Destiny, Il Etait Temps, Found A Fifty, Firefox, Sir Gino, Bob Olinger, Impaire Et Passe, Inothewayurthinkin, Mystical Power, Jonbon, Protektorat, Envoi Allen, Vanillier, Kitty's Light, and more will do next season. Venatour Racing Social: If your planning a racing trip to Europe or further afield, check out Venatour Racing Social for a large range of bespoke racing holidays at Venatour.co.uk Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. https://www.proformracing.com/ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone. Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Emmet Kennedy, George Gorman, and Adam Mills share their best bets for the Aintree Grand National Festival with confident picks for the world's most famous horse race and massive each-way bets at 66/1 and 40/1. Plus, we take you through the key Grade 1 races on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as the battle for the British Trainers Championship heats up between Skelton, Nicholls, and Mullins. With big names such as Gerri Colombe, Shishkin, Ahoy Senor, Corbetts Cross, Grey Dawning, Ginny's Destiny, Il Etait Temps, Sir Gino, Kargese, Bob Olinger, Impaire Et Passe, Inothewayurthinkin, Slade Steel, Caldwell Potter, Mystical Power, Jonbon, Protektorat, Envoi Allen, Teahupoo, Sire Du Berlais, Corach Rambler, I Am Maximus, Vanillier, Kitty's Light, Mahler Mission, Noble Yeats, and Nassalam set to strut their stuff in Liverpool. Races Previewed: Randox Grand National Handicap Chase Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) Aintree Bowl Chase (Grade 1) Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Trustatrader Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1) Cavani Sartorial Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Cavani Sartorial Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) My Pension Expert Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Likes appreciated
With the 2024 Cheltenham Festival less than two weeks away, this week's episode looks to piece together some of the running plans for a few of the leading fancies with multiple options, starting with plans for Lossiemouth and Irish Point following Constitution Hill's below par workout this week; racing managers Joe Chambers and Robbie Power discuss their plans. Gavin Cromwell is still unsure where to send Flooring Porter as is Harry Fry with Gidleigh Park and Lucinda Russell is in the same boat with Ahoy Senor. Kim Bailey does however shares his preference for two of his horses in handicaps, likewise Richard Bandy. Finally, David Christie provides an update on his three intended runners in the hunter chase, which include favourite Ferns Lock.
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway and James Stevens to preview the action at Ascot and Wetherby this weekend. The first part of the show focuses on Wetherby, where the showcase race is the Charlie Hall Chase. Bravemansgame and Ahoy Senor head the market, but who will come out on top this Saturday? In the second part of the show, Graeme and James provide their selections for Ascot with some nice-priced fancies on offer. To end the show, our team take a look at the Breeders' Cup and give their best bets elsewhere along with their NAPs for the weekend.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. Their Grand National coverage continues with news from Lucinda Russell on Derek Fox, who will miss the ride on Ahoy Senor in the hope of returning fit for Corach Rambler. Nick and Lee consider the likely make up of the final field, react to the news that Aintree Bowl runner Bravemansgame would run in the sole ownership of Bryan Drew, and hear from Joe Tizzard about the chances of The Big Breakaway. Also today, Ruby Walsh tells us why Paul Townend's ride on I am Maximus was so good, while Jess Stafford anticipates the return of Buzz at Nottingham on Wednesday and Robert Giffen joins us with some unorthodox views as the Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest. Nick and Lee also cast their eye over the latest alterations to the Racing Victoria regulations for International Spring Carnival runners.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. Their Grand National coverage continues with news from Lucinda Russell on Derek Fox, who will miss the ride on Ahoy Senor in the hope of returning fit for Corach Rambler. Nick and Lee consider the likely make up of the final field, react to the news that Aintree Bowl runner Bravemansgame would run in the sole ownership of Bryan Drew, and hear from Joe Tizzard about the chances of The Big Breakaway. Also today, Ruby Walsh tells us why Paul Townend's ride on I am Maximus was so good, while Jess Stafford anticipates the return of Buzz at Nottingham on Wednesday and Robert Giffen joins us with some unorthodox views as the Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest. Nick and Lee also cast their eye over the latest alterations to the Racing Victoria regulations for International Spring Carnival runners.
George Elek is joined by Andy Holding to preview day one of this week's Grand National festival at Aintree.The action kicks off on Thursday with Stage Star and Banbridge going head-to-head in the Manifesto Novices' Chase.Another Grade 1 follows with the Juvenile Hurdle where Zenta heads the market, Andy is keen on Nusret should he get the ground he needs.The Aintree bowl looks a fantastic renewal this year with Shishkin holding favouritism after his Ryanair disappointment. Bravemansgame, A Plus Tard, Conflated, Ahoy Senor and Ga Law have all been declared as wellAt 3.30 we're expecting Constitution Hill to romp home once more in the Aintree Hurdle. He'll face five rivals as he bids to continue his winning record.The Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase, Red Rum Handicap and National Hunt Flat race complete the line up on day one.This podcast is sponsored by Unibet. They'll be offering more extra place races at Aintree this season than ever before, including every handicap race. As well as that they'll be offering money Back 2nd/3rd on at least one race every day. Visit Unibet.co.uk to find out more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick is joined by Mirror writer David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing and bloodstock world. This morning, Eddie Ahern, the most high profile jockey ever to be banned in a corruption case, talks exclusively to Nick about his desire to return to the saddle aged 45 when his ban ends in May, and about his long and painful recovery from a broken leg 11 months ago. he offers fascinating perspective on how his life has changed in the intervening period. Also today, Nick and Dave tidy up the loose ends from the Festival: Lucinda Russell gives a positive bulletin on Aintree bound Ahoy Senor, while Peter Molony outlines the next few weeks for Honeysuckle as she starts her new life as a broodmare. Meanwhile, trainer Ed Crisford joins form Dubai ahead of Algiers's bid to win the World Cup this weekend, and Dave has news of Tom Marquand's impending return and more.
Nick is joined by Mirror writer David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing and bloodstock world. This morning, Eddie Ahern, the most high profile jockey ever to be banned in a corruption case, talks exclusively to Nick about his desire to return to the saddle aged 45 when his ban ends in May, and about his long and painful recovery from a broken leg 11 months ago. he offers fascinating perspective on how his life has changed in the intervening period. Also today, Nick and Dave tidy up the loose ends from the Festival: Lucinda Russell gives a positive bulletin on Aintree bound Ahoy Senor, while Peter Molony outlines the next few weeks for Honeysuckle as she starts her new life as a broodmare. Meanwhile, trainer Ed Crisford joins form Dubai ahead of Algiers's bid to win the World Cup this weekend, and Dave has news of Tom Marquand's impending return and more.
In association with Betdaq and Weatherbys: Emmet Kennedy is joined by Denis O'Regan and Barry Caul to react to the 12 year ban from racing for Ronan McNally and what it means for the future of Irish Racing. Then we kick off our review of a stellar few days of racing by looking back on trials day at Cheltenham with strong views on Ahoy Senor, Editeur Du Gite, Teahupoo and Gold Tweet, Comfort Zone, Stage Star, Rock My Way, Ashroe Diamond, Epatante and Echoes In Rain and we wrap with views on exciting novice hurdlers Found A Fifty and Diverge and Willie's view that Sir Gerhard will run over three miles at Cheltenham! Denis has a warning for fans of SG. Timestamps - Start: 12 year ban for Ronan McNally; 48:02 DRF Competition Winner; 50:10 Ahoy Senor and the Gold Cup division; 1:08:50 Editeur Du Gite and the Champion Chase; 1:24:51 Teahupoo and Gold Tweet; 1:35:20 Comfort Zone and the Triumph Hurdle; 1:46:20 Stage Star; 1:48:51 Rock My Way; 1:57:40 Carefully Selected; 2:00:05 Ashroe Diamond and the Mares Novice Hurdle Division; 2:06:20 Epatante and Echoes In Rain; 2:13:56 Bob Olinger; 2:20:40 Found A Fifty; 2:25:20 Sir Gerhard Pay no commission for your first 100 days at BETDAQ. Join BETDAQ.com, The Sports Betting exchange today. New customers only, Terms and conditions apply. https://www.betdaq.com AllAboutSunday is fulfilling the dreams of racing fans with affordable racehorse ownership. The AllAboutSunday Ownership Experience is unparalleled as we deliver the ultimate ownership experience through our exclusive owners app. Owners are brought closer to ownership like never before https://www.allaboutsunday.com Show Your Support for The FFP with Likes & Shares on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook
Cheltenham Trials Day reviewed and previewing the #DublinRacingFestival! Barry Geraghty, Tony Keenan and Vanessa Ryle look back on Editeur Du Gite, Ahoy Senor, Gold Tweet as well as the likes of Epatante, Teahupoo and Sir Gerhard from last week. Then the team give you a rapid preview of the Dublin Racing Festival, telling you their big fancies for the weekend as Galopin Des Champs, Honeysuckle, Facile Vega and many more are set to strut their stuff. #OffTheFence – in association with BoyleSports #CheltenhamFestival
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders and James Stevens to preview the weekend's racing from Sandown, Aintree and Fairyhouse. The show starts with Sandown's Saturday card. Jonbon is a short-priced favourite in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase, while Robbie and James are both in agreement about who the Tingle Creek winner will be. In the second part of the show they preview Aintree's main races, with Ahoy Senor bidding to bounce back in the Many Clouds Chase. We also get a big-priced selection from Robbie in the Becher Chase. The panel end the show by heading to Fairyhouse to preview Sunday's three Grade 1s, with Honeysuckle attempting to win a record fourth Hatton's Grace Hurdle. 18+ BeGambleAware
Episode 582 - 8 races this week across Sandown Park and Aintree. Jonbon, Ahoy Senor and Greaneteen are all in action on ITV4. We highlight 3 of the best bookmaker new customer offers available right now, if you fancy a bet. Make sure to visit our website for our bet365 opening offer guide. BetVictor - Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets & Bonuses For new customers 18+ BetVictor are offering a Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets & Bonuses offer. No promo code is required when registering. Significant Terms - 8+ New customers only. Opt in and place a £10 bet on Horse Racing at odds of 2.00+ within 7 days of opening a new account; excludes cashed out bets. Receive 3x £10 Horse Racing Free Bets, valid on set events only at odds 2.00+. Plus, a £10 Slot Bonus, selected games, wager 20x to withdraw a max of £250. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&Cs Apply. begambleaware.org. Please gamble responsibly.  #Ad BetVictor dets: betvictor bet 10 get 40 Coral Bet £5, Get £20 in Free Bets For new customers 18+ Coral are offering a Bet £5, Get £20 in Free Bets offer. No promo code is required when registering. Significant Terms: 18+ Eligible UK+IRE players. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cashout, restrictions + T&Cs apply #Ad Coral dets: coral sign up offer William Hill Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets For new customers only, 18+, William Hill are offering a Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets. Use promo code R30 when registering Significant Terms: 18+. Play Safe. From 00:01 on 18.10.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook (excluding Virtual markets). Further terms apply. #ad Full William Hill Promo details: william hill bet 10 get 30 New Customer Offer has a huge library of promotions information. Here is our bet365 bonus code uk guide and our betfred 10 for 60 guide. Paddy Power + Ladbrokes are partners of the NCO Network - read our paddy power new customer and ladbrokes new customer guides. Read our pages bookmaker maximum payout betfred bet 10 get 60 boylesports new customer offer ireland Top Pages 1) https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/promo-codes/bet365-bonus-code-uk/ 2) https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/offers/betfred-new-customer-offers/ 3) https://www.newcustomeroffer.co.uk/offers/boylesports-sign-up-offer/ Listeners & Subscribers 18+. Please be Gambleaware, you can visit BeGambleAware.org for more information and of course please bet responsibly.
With Vanessa heading stateside for the Breeders Cup it's an earlier than usual outing for the Weighed-In team. Bravemansgame and his King George chances discussed. Ahoy Senor, Our Power, horses in training sale, Melbourne Cup fancies and media rights. Plus, all your questions answered. For all the latest tips & insight on racing head to betting.betfair.com/racing/ 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit www.begambleaware.org
During the latest episode of the Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby with comments from leading hope Ahoy Senor's trainer Lucinda Russell along with Joe Tizzard who trains last season's Denman Chase winner, Eldorado Allen. Sticking in the UK, ahead of Ascot's first meeting of the National Hunt season jockey Jamie Moore discusses his mounts including the talented Goshen, who tries his hand at the larger obstacles for the first time. Then trainer Sam Thomas, comments on both his runners Before Midnight and Our Power. Next we head down under and to Melbourne to get the thought of Graeme Rogerson whose Sharp 'N' Smart bids to land the second leg of a remarkable double of the Champions Stakes and Victoria Derby. Finally, to close the show British based trainers, James Ferguson and Ed Crisford, discuss their respective runners, Deauville Legend and Without A Fight, who head the betting for the race that stops the nation.
Brought to you by Racing Post Members' Club, the ultimate racing subscription offering you unrivalled insights and form study tools. Subscribe today with 50% off your first three months at racingpost.com/postcast Bruce Millington is joined by Robbie Wilders and James Stevens to preview the weekend's racing. The jumps take center stage this weekend with some excellent action from Wetherby and Ascot. Wetherby's highlight is the Charlie Hall Chase which sees Bravemansgame up against Ahoy Senor. Robbie has a very interesting angle on the race with a nice priced selection. There is also plenty of competitive action at Ascot where the panel try and find you some decent-priced winners to head into the weekend with. The team also look at races elsewhere and finish the show by giving us their NAP's for the weekend. 18+ BeGambleAware
Proudly brought to you by Kalooki Sportsbook and Weatherbys: Emmet Kennedy is joined by Timeform's Mark Milligan as the lads preview the best bets for the Jumps action at Wetherby and Ascot, with FOUR very confident picks! All aboard the Gravy Train ready! Open Your account with our Official Betting Partner Kalooki Sports Book, who will beat the price of other bookmakers, with BPG for Horse Racing and instant withdrawls. Join today www.kalookisportsbook.co.uk For sponsorship enquires contact RadioEmmet@gmail.com We've teamed up with Hacked Up Horse Racing gifts have launched an embroidered clothing range. You can get Hats, Gilets, fleeces, polo shirts, backpacks and many more clothing items that are fully personalised with your own silks! These are perfect for Owners, racing yards, syndicates and racing fans. They're also the number one supplier of all personalised horse racing merchandise - Mugs, Keyrings, Drinks Bottles... you name it they have probably got it Listen at the start for your 15% discount code and check out the full range at www.hackedup.co.uk Show Your Support for The FFP with Likes & Shares on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook
Ruby Walsh and Rory Delargy take us through the ITV Racing this weekend, where we've got some proper jumps horses returning to the track. Paddy's Pick 5 is worth 25k this weekend and free to play, so don't miss out. If you'd like to take part in our next Punters' Panel episode, let us know by emailing fthm@paddypower.com It's Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... Enter Paddy's Pick Five from Thursday afternoon onwards, here: https://news.paddypower.com/horse-racing-news/ Read T&Cs here: https://bit.ly/3V5LkAl 18+ | begambleaware.com
The Jumps are back, and what a stellar renewal of the Charlie Hall Chase we have to savour at Wetherby this weekend with star novices Bravemansgame taking on Ahoy Senor. Tom Collins tipped both Pied Piper and Auguste Rodin on the podcast last weekend, and this week Jess Stafford is joined by Ross Millar and Dan Overall to preview the action while Tom is away! Not only is there top-quality National Hunt action in Yorkshire on Saturday, but also at Ascot where a competitive renewal of 12 head to post for the London Gold Cup Handicap Chase featuring the likes of Major Dundee and Tea Clipper.The trio provide their best bets of the weekend and some value plays they've found on Saturday's card. Timecodes:03:11 - Charlie Hall Chase14:21 - London Gold Cup Handicap Chase22:11 - NAPs26:20 - Place Plays New SBK customers can get £30 in free bets by betting £10 (Ts + Cs apply) Hosted by Jess Stafford of Racing TV, we'll be welcoming some of the biggest names in sport and horse racing for weekly tips and insight. From stats and analysis to glorious and inglorious sporting tales; all delivered from the inside rail. 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit www.begambleaware.orgDownload SBK: https://getsbk.comFollow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sbk #ITVRacing #CharlieHall #Bravemansgame #AhoySenor #Ascot #JumpsTIps #Horseracingtips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Proudly brought to you by All About Sunday, Kalooki Sportsbook and Spotify, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Denis O'Regan to Review a historic renewal of the Grand National as Sam Waley-Cohen bows out of Racing with a Bang by winning the Worlds most iconic race. Emmet Mullins makes history too as is the first Novice to win the great race since 1958 and the first seven-year-old since 1940! Denis talks us through how the race was won. We also look back on the controversial disqualification of Pied Piper as Knight Salute reverses Cheltenham form in dramatic fashion. We discuss Jonbon and Three Stripe Life, who look very exciting Novice Chasing prospects for next season. Ahoy Senor continuing his love affair with Aintree as he powered to victory, Paul Nicholls excellent job in getting Clan Des Obeaux back to his best, while we also review Fakir D'Oudairies, Gentleman De Mee, Sire Du Berlais and Epatante making it a great week for JP! To find out more about Race Horse Ownership with our official syndicate partnership ALL ABOUT SUNDAY, and to buy YOUR shares in the most expensive Horse All About Sunday have ever purchased, Invincible Power, click this link: https://www.allaboutsunday.com/collections/racehorse-collection/products/invincible-power?_atid=wKkT399iqRN6i1KtlPA5QTFY46imku Open Your account with our Official Betting Partner Kalooki Sports Book, who will beat the price of other bookmakers, with BPG for Horse Racing and instant withdrawls. Join today www.kalookisportsbook.co.uk Show Your Support for The FFP with Likes & Shares on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook
George Elek is joined by oddschecker tipster Andy Holding and racing broadcaster Rory Delargy to look ahead to day two of the Grand National Festival at Aintree. They give their preview and tips for all seven races on the card.They talk through Friday's card which kicks off with the Aintree Handicap Hurdle where Langer Dan will be looking to put his Cheltenham disappointment behind him. Next up is the Grade One Top Novices' Hurdle where Jonbon heads the market fresh off the back of his runners up spot to Constitution Hill at the Cheltenham Festival.One of the highlights of the Festival takes place at 2.55 on Friday when Bravemansgame, L'Homme Presse, Ahoy Senor and Fury Road do battle in the Grade One Betway Mildmay Novices' Chase. The panel were in agreement that the bookies have got the wrong favourite in this one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan on Day 2 of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival. Reflecting on Honeysuckle's ruthless efficiency and Constitution Hill's breathtaking brilliance, Nick and Jane consider the potential match up at Punchestown as well as looking ahead to Shishkin/Energumene round 2 and so much more. On a better than expected day for British Racing and Breeding, Edwardstone's co-owner/breeder Robert Abrey revels in the joy of yesterday's Arkle, while Lucinda Russell talks Corach Rambler and today's Brown Advisory fancy Ahoy Senor. JA McGrath takes time out from Cheltenham to take us to Hong Kong, while resident artist Liz Armstrong joins the party again.
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan on Day 2 of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival. Reflecting on Honeysuckle's ruthless efficiency and Constitution Hill's breathtaking brilliance, Nick and Jane consider the potential match up at Punchestown as well as looking ahead to Shishkin/Energumene round 2 and so much more. On a better than expected day for British Racing and Breeding, Edwardstone's co-owner/breeder Robert Abrey revels in the joy of yesterday's Arkle, while Lucinda Russell talks Corach Rambler and today's Brown Advisory fancy Ahoy Senor. JA McGrath takes time out from Cheltenham to take us to Hong Kong, while resident artist Liz Armstrong joins the party again.
Dan Walsh is joined by Graeme Rodway and Tom Collins to preview the top festive racing including the King George, Racing Post Novice Chase and Welsh Grand National. The panel start by discussing the mouthwatering clash between Bravemansgame and Ahoy Senor in the Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton. Epatante is odds-on to win the Christmas Hurdle but was beaten at a short price in last year's renewal - do Graeme and Tom think she can go one better this year? The festive feature is always the King George and this year's race looks a Christmas cracker. Can Clan Des Obeaux, Frodon or Saint Calvados give Paul Nicholls his 13th win in the race? Will Asterion Forlonge put it all together, can Chantry House deliver for Nicky Henderson or will the impressive Minella Indo be the one to beat? Â Before signing off, our expert tipsters discuss Monday's racing including the Welsh Grand National and finish the show by giving us their NAPs 18+ BeGambleAware
Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead. We start with news that Freddy Tylicki has won his high court case brought against fellow rider Graham Gibbons and what this might mean for the sport. There is also news that PJA Chief Executive Paul Struthers has stood down and Lee gives his views. With Covid wreaking havoc across the UK and further restrictions now imposed in Scotland, we discuss what might be on the agenda for England ahead of a busy festive period and Kempton Park's General Manager Simon Durrant joins us to look ahead to Boxing Day. Trainer Lucinda Russell confirms Ahoy Senor is an intended runner in the Kauto Star on that day and Gavin Cromwell is along to talk of his plans for the likes of Vanillier, Gabynako and Flooring Porter. Plus Jim McGrath gives us the latest from Hong Kong.
Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead. We start with news that Freddy Tylicki has won his high court case brought against fellow rider Graham Gibbons and what this might mean for the sport. There is also news that PJA Chief Executive Paul Struthers has stood down and Lee gives his views. With Covid wreaking havoc across the UK and further restrictions now imposed in Scotland, we discuss what might be on the agenda for England ahead of a busy festive period and Kempton Park's General Manager Simon Durrant joins us to look ahead to Boxing Day. Trainer Lucinda Russell confirms Ahoy Senor is an intended runner in the Kauto Star on that day and Gavin Cromwell is along to talk of his plans for the likes of Vanillier, Gabynako and Flooring Porter. Plus Jim McGrath gives us the latest from Hong Kong.
Is Honeysuckle an all-time great? Is Jonbon the right Supreme favourite? Tingle Creek and John Durkan preview. Barry Geraghty, Tony Keenan and Vanessa Ryle review all the weekend's action where Honeysuckle starred, Epatante dead-heated with Not So Sleepy and Jonbon showed off his Cheltenham credentials in style. The team also analyse more Grade 1 action from Fairyhouse, discuss Ronan McNally's controversial gambled-on winner and Ahoy Senor's Newbury romp before previewing the likes of Chacun Pour Soi, Envoi Allen, Allaho, Energumene, Nube Negra and many more running this coming weekend.
Fresh off the back of personal success, jockey Jonathan Burke and trainer Lucinda Russell join Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton to discuss great results for Not So Sleepy and Ahoy Senor respectively. They also reflect upon their careers in racing - with both having had considerable highs and very dark lows. As always, the team marks your card for ITV's racing this weekend, which includes the Tingle Creek and Becher Chase.
Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the news and events from around the racing world. They lead with Honeysuckle's spectacular third Hatton's Grace hurdle win, which led to comparisons with the mighty Dawn Run, and they are joined by Tony Mullins to consider the comparison and why Honeysuckle might now be mentioned in the same breath. Multiple Champion jockey Peter Scudamore joins the show to talk about Ahoy Senor, and offers an intriguing secret as to why the horse might have posted such a barnstorming display at Newbury on Saturday. Nick and Rishi discuss what is likely to be a heavy news week with the Gibbons/Tylicki and Robbie Dunne cases both on the agenda, while Paul Nicholls, still isolating with Covid, runs through his running plans for the weekend, including Hitman and Greaneteen in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.
Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the news and events from around the racing world. They lead with Honeysuckle's spectacular third Hatton's Grace hurdle win, which led to comparisons with the mighty Dawn Run, and they are joined by Tony Mullins to consider the comparison and why Honeysuckle might now be mentioned in the same breath. Multiple Champion jockey Peter Scudamore joins the show to talk about Ahoy Senor, and offers an intriguing secret as to why the horse might have posted such a barnstorming display at Newbury on Saturday. Nick and Rishi discuss what is likely to be a heavy news week with the Gibbons/Tylicki and Robbie Dunne cases both on the agenda, while Paul Nicholls, still isolating with Covid, runs through his running plans for the weekend, including Hitman and Greaneteen in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.
Episode 2 - James King, impressive sales-bound winners & more! Aintree reaction including an interview with James King - the winning jockey of the Foxhunters in cracking form. Eye-catchers from the weekend gone with a look at some horses for the sales. The team get excited about Ahoy Senor in the "Where are they now" section of this weeks show. Going updates and more for the forthcoming fixtures. Should live streams continue? Should Point-to-Points make use of photo finishes? There's plenty of talking points and plenty of fun in this, the second ever episode of Pointing Pointers, the Point-to-Point podcast with Ben Atkins, James Gray and Johnny Bailey.