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The Final Furlong team return with a huge Friday racing preview - from the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket to inside info at Chepstow, York, and Dundalk!
Join Ross Brierley and Racing Post tipster 's Paul Kealy and Robbie Wilders as they preview the action on ITV Racing for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.
Join us for the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our team dissects a huge weekend of racing. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post journalist Matt Rennie, betting editor Keith Melrose and Brett Williams from Unibet to provide their analysis for the long awaited Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. Our experts also analyse the ITV action from Newmarket and Ascot and provide their best bets for a jam-packed weekend.
Welcome back to The Sweet Spot! Dave Clark and Steve Palmer look back on Europe's hard-fought 15–13 victory over the USA in this year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage, dissecting the key moments, standout performances and turning points. Then the focus turns to the week ahead with previews, betting angles and expert insight into the Dunhill Links Championship and the Sanderson Farms Championship.
Nick was joined in the studio by top jockeys David Egan & Callum Shepherd. Plus, the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding & Pro Gambler Rob Furber. Plenty of Saturday reflections, along with chat about Rob fascinating new book.
Join Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal & Racing Post tipster Paul Kealy as they preview the action on ITV Racing for the Cambridgeshire meeting at Newmarket.
Join us for the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our team dissects Saturday's big races on a Group 1 day at Newmarket. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders, Racing Post handicapper Jonny Pearson and Ed Nicholson from Unibet to provide their analysis for a superb card at Newmarket, headlined by the Cambridgeshire. Our experts also analyse the ITV action from Haydock and provide their best bets for a cracking weekend.
Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters Mark Langdon and Dan Childs as they bring you the latest episode of The Assist! We're here to provide you with all you need to know in terms of this weekend's domestic football. The team offer their best bets for each top-flight game this week, with some massive games to look forward to! Arsenal prepare to travel to the Toon on Sunday as they face Newcastle, leaders Liverpool head to Selhurst Park to take on unbeaten Crystal Palace, while can Chelsea get back on track at home to Brighton? Other unmissable segments include a Premier League bet builder (which came in at 17/2 last week!), EFL picks from across all three leagues, Fantasy Football tips, The Assist treble and the naps for this weekend.
Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. They begin by hearing from Aidan O'Brien who looks ahead to some key Autumn targets for some of Ballydoyle's stable stars along with discussing when plans are likely to be confirmed for the weekend's big winners, Delacroix and Scandinavia. Both Cieren Fallon and Kieran Shoemark or along to look forward to their rides this weekend at Newbury & Ayr whilst Kieran Shoemark also looks forward to a trip to Sweden on Sunday. Jacob West, the US representative for GOFFS shares why the Orby Sale is so attractive to US buyers before we switch codes and hear from Paul Nicholls on an exciting new recruit from the British point to pointing scene, whilst he also shares his hopes for some of the stable's brightest stars this season. Finally, Blaithin Murphy has news of a new charity partner at Wincanton racecourse.
Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. They begin by hearing from Aidan O'Brien who looks ahead to some key Autumn targets for some of Ballydoyle's stable stars along with discussing when plans are likely to be confirmed for the weekend's big winners, Delacroix and Scandinavia. Both Cieren Fallon and Kieran Shoemark or along to look forward to their rides this weekend at Newbury & Ayr whilst Kieran Shoemark also looks forward to a trip to Sweden on Sunday. Jacob West, the US representative for GOFFS shares why the Orby Sale is so attractive to US buyers before we switch codes and hear from Paul Nicholls on an exciting new recruit from the British point to pointing scene, whilst he also shares his hopes for some of the stable's brightest stars this season. Finally, Blaithin Murphy has news of a new charity partner at Wincanton racecourse.
Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters Mark Langdon and Dan Childs as they bring you the latest episode of The Assist! We're here to provide you with all you need to know in terms of this weekend's domestic football. The team offer their best bets for each top-flight game this week, with some massive games to look forward to!Arsenal prepare to welcome Manchester City to the Emirates, Liverpool and Everton meet at Anfield in the latest Merseyside derby, while Chelsea look to pile more pressure on Manchester United. Other unmissable segments include a Premier League bet builder, EFL picks from across all three leagues, Fantasy Football tips, The Assist treble and the naps for this weekend.
Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK. Get the latest golf betting tips for the upcoming Open de France, as Dave Clark returns with Joe Champion stepping in to take a look at this week's tournaments. The team also reflects on last week's action, looking back at Alex Noren's second triumph at the BMW PGA Championship and Scottie Scheffler's latest win at the Procore Championship. Joe gives us his predictions for the Open de France, and some early thoughts on next week's Ryder Cup.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for the latest from around the racing world. They lead with today's voluntary cancellation of racing in Britain, wonder how it might be best pitched to achieve maximum impact, and consider the bookmakers' and parliamentarians' likely response. Trainer William Haggas joins the conversation. Also on today's show, with the Hillsin enquiry reaching boiling point, we repay the interview that defendant Chris Honour gave this podcast over two years ago, the morning after the race in question. Plus, Sean Levey - booked once again for Aidan O'Brien after last year's Leger heroics - talks through who he'd like to ride out of the trio and gives his candid assessment of Rosallion after another defeat at the weekend. JA McGrath returns for the new season in Hong Kong.
The European Football preview show is your guide to the club competitions across the continent this season. Host Dave Clark is joined by Racing Post football experts Mark Langdon and James Milton, along with professional punter Nick Goff, to deliver their best ante-post bets for the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League. Sponsored by SBK, this is essential viewing for any punter looking to make a flying start ahead of the opening fixtures.
Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters James Milton and Dan Childs as they bring you the latest episode of The Assist! We're here to provide you with all you need to know in terms of this weekend's domestic football. The team offer their best bets for each top-flight game this week, including the big one in the Premier League, with a massive Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, as Manchester City host bitter rivals Manchester United. Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglu takes his new Nottingham Forest side to Arsenal. Other unmissable segments include a Premier League bet builder, EFL picks across all three leagues, Fantasy Football tips, The Assist treble and, of course, the best bets of the weekend.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for the latest from around the racing world. They lead with today's voluntary cancellation of racing in Britain, wonder how it might be best pitched to achieve maximum impact, and consider the bookmakers' and parliamentarians' likely response. Trainer William Haggas joins the conversation. Also on today's show, with the Hillsin enquiry reaching boiling point, we repay the interview that defendant Chris Honour gave this podcast over two years ago, the morning after the race in question. Plus, Sean Levey - booked once again for Aidan O'Brien after last year's Leger heroics - talks through who he'd like to ride out of the trio and gives his candid assessment of Rosallion after another defeat at the weekend. JA McGrath returns for the new season in Hong Kong.
Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK. Get the latest golf betting tips for the upcoming BMW PGA & Procore Championship, as Dave Clark returns with Steve Palmer to take a look at this week's tournaments. The team also take a look back at last week's Amgen Irish Open, where Rory McIlroy took the win. Steve gives us his predictions for the BMW PGA & Procore Championship and his best value selections.
Get set for the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our crack team preview the ITV racing from Sprint Cup day at Haydock, plus Ascot and Kempton. Presenter Sam Hart is joined by Racing Post tipsters Graeme Rodway and Robbie Wilders to dissect the action and provide their best bets on a Group 1 weekend.
Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK. Get the latest golf betting tips for the upcoming Amgen Irish Open, as Dave Clark returns with Steve Palmer to take a look at this week's tournaments. The team also take a look back at last week's Omega European Masters, where Thriston Lawrence took the win. Steve gives us his predictions for the Amgen Irish Open, pinpointing the best value selections. The team also have a chat about the upcoming Ryder cup. Steve gives us his thoughts on both teams.
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined today by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead. They begin with the sad news that former jockey and trainer Geoff Lewis has died at the age of 89, best known for his association with Mill Reef. Lee looks back on some of his biggest days in the sport and why he'll be so fondly remembered. Charlotte catches up with Billy Jackson Stops regarding KHK and Victorious Racing coming together to form Victorious Forever before Adrian Murray is along to share his plans for Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me who he recently inherited and also nominates the key autumn targets for his stable stars. Chloe Pitts of Tattersalls is along to discuss their latest sponsorship deal and a day late this week we go around the bloodstock world with Weatherbys to the US as Nick catches up with Price Bell of Mill Ridge.
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined today by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead. They begin with the sad news that former jockey and trainer Geoff Lewis has died at the age of 89, best known for his association with Mill Reef. Lee looks back on some of his biggest days in the sport and why he'll be so fondly remembered. Charlotte catches up with Billy Jackson Stops regarding KHK and Victorious Racing coming together to form Victorious Forever before Adrian Murray is along to share his plans for Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me who he recently inherited and also nominates the key autumn targets for his stable stars. Chloe Pitts of Tattersalls is along to discuss their latest sponsorship deal and a day late this week we go around the bloodstock world with Weatherbys to the US as Nick catches up with Price Bell of Mill Ridge.
Nick is joined this Bank Holiday Monday by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. On today's show, Richard Hannon picks up the pieces of Rosallion's dull effort in the City of York, and makes the case for a trip to Del Mar. Meanwhile, Patrick Veitch - who is now aligned with the interests of top owners Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy - talks through a superb weekend featuring Morny heroine Venetian Sun, Naas winner Sky Majesty, City of York runner-up Lake Forest and more. Plus, Ed Dunlop pays a lovely tribute to Bruce Raymond, the former jockey and racing manager, who died yesterday at 82. Also on the show, Luke Barry of Manister House Stud on preparing another draft for the GOFFS Doncaster Yearling Sale, GBR's Gabi Whitfield on National Racehorse Week, and Timeform's Michael Williamson on the rollout of QuickCards.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our expert panel preview Saturday's Ebor at York and the ITV action at Goodwood. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Harry Wilson, handicapper Jonny Pearson, along with Unibet's Ed Nicholson as the panel reveal their best bets.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They chew over the latest declarations for Day One of York's Ebor Festival, plus hear from Lord Grimthorpe, who explains why Oisin Murphy has replaced Hollie Doyle as number one to Imad al Sagar, and - as Chair of the National Stud - hails the victory of Diego Velazquez in the Jacques le Marois. Also today, Ralph Beckett explains his decision to supplement Qirat for the City of York, while he has a strong say on the 'Racing Strike' and racing's position against the betting industry. Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher gives his own robust response to racing's plans.
Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for a look at today's racing headlines. First up, John Gosden issues a much more upbeat bulletin on Field of Gold, who is back on track for the big mile races this season. Also on the show, David O'Meara on his hopes to run Estrange in the Yorkshire Oaks, while Tim Gredley explains why Frankie Dettori and Wimbledon Hawkeye are set to make music in Nashville. Plus, Nick and Lee take a deep dive into the increasingly rancorous relationship between racing and the betting industry in light of Michael Dugher's Racing Post article.
Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for a look at today's racing headlines. First up, John Gosden issues a much more upbeat bulletin on Field of Gold, who is back on track for the big mile races this season. Also on the show, David O'Meara on his hopes to run Estrange in the Yorkshire Oaks, while Tim Gredley explains why Frankie Dettori and Wimbledon Hawkeye are set to make music in Nashville. Plus, Nick and Lee take a deep dive into the increasingly rancorous relationship between racing and the betting industry in light of Michael Dugher's Racing Post article.
Josh in for Nick and joined by Racing Post's Jonathan Harding on this Friday's episode. On the show, we catch up with Robbie Power to reflect on the retirement of 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Minella Indo, one of the great staying chasers of recent years. Trainer Owen Burrows joins us to discuss his Group 1 aspirations for Waardah, impressive winner of the Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood, as well as exciting two-year-old debut winner Touleen, and Royal Dubai, who lines up in the Group 3 Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock tomorrow. We also hear from Ollie Sangster on Shuwari, as she returns to action in the Listed Dick Hern Stakes. Plus, US-based rider Katy Davis shares her excitement ahead of the Shergar Cup at Ascot this Saturday.
Josh in for Nick and joined by Racing Post's Jonathan Harding on this Friday's episode. On the show, we catch up with Robbie Power to reflect on the retirement of 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Minella Indo, one of the great staying chasers of recent years. Trainer Owen Burrows joins us to discuss his Group 1 aspirations for Waardah, impressive winner of the Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood, as well as exciting two-year-old debut winner Touleen, and Royal Dubai, who lines up in the Group 3 Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock tomorrow. We also hear from Ollie Sangster on Shuwari, as she returns to action in the Listed Dick Hern Stakes. Plus, US-based rider Katy Davis shares her excitement ahead of the Shergar Cup at Ascot this Saturday.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our expert panel preview the Shergar Cup at Ascot, as well as spinning through races at Haydock and Newmarket this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders and handicapper Jonny Pearson, along with Unibet's Brett Williams as the panel reveal their best bets.
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Mirror's David Yates. They begin with the news, broken by the Racing Post, that the Premier fixtures are set to be cut significantly from next year with the BHA to select who qualifies. There's also news from Ireland around the sale of land at Naas Racecourse. Following the sad news yesterday that former trainer Alan Bailey had passed away, Allan Mackay and Jimmy Quinn share their memories. Charlie Clover and George Scott look forward to their runners this weekend at Ascot and York whilst Marco Botti considers his options for yesterday's impressive Book 1 Bonus winner, Sunset on Leros. Finally, Racing Welfare's Clare Kingston has news of a new fundraiser.
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead. They begin by taking a look at Saturday's King George at Ascot, for which 5 have been declared including Andrew Balding's Kalpana who joins the show to discuss her chance as well as his Glorious Goodwood runners next week. Podcast regular nail Channing comments on the latest Gambling Commission blog, written by CEO Andrew Rhodes and what the findings in this report might mean for horse racing. Then Charlotte speaks at length to Tegbir Brar, managing partner at Dashmesh stud in India, about the catastrophic effects of the 2017 taxation hike on gambling and how this could relate to Britain, should the labour government decide to harmonise online gambling taxation. Lee and Charlotte also touch on a couple of news stories from yesterday regarding French stud Ecurie des Monceaux and it's new investor, as well as the new three day Welsh Racing Festival from Chepstow.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our expert panel preview the ITV races from Ascot and York this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post betting editor Keith Melrose and handicapper Jonny Pearson, along with Unibet's Ed Nicholson as the panel reveal their best bets.
Josh Stacey bringing you the podcast today and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. They begin by looking back at the action form the Curragh over the weekend and Minnie Hauk's performance. Jonathan also shares his views on the competitiveness of the racing whilst Jane Mangan also has a line on this. Nick has a review of the Haskell Stakes and the effort from Journalism at Monmouth Park whilst TPD's Adam Mills shares the figures. Josh caught up with Chris Richardson of Cheveley Park Stud about Estrange, who won't go to the Nassau and will go to the Yorkshire Oaks, plus they touched on the very exciting young filly Moon Target, who won at the July Course. Jerome Reynier is along to discuss plans for Royal Ascot winner Lazzat, who he says won't run in the City of York despite being second favourite and will have one run in France before going to the Haydock Sprint Cup. Finally, Sam Hoskins and Luke Lillingston from Hot To Trot look back on 100 winners for the syndicate, Rage of Bambay landed the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes on Saturday.
Josh Stacey bringing you the podcast today and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. They begin by looking back at the action form the Curragh over the weekend and Minnie Hauk's performance. Jonathan also shares his views on the competitiveness of the racing whilst Jane Mangan also has a line on this. Nick has a review of the Haskell Stakes and the effort from Journalism at Monmouth Park whilst TPD's Adam Mills shares the figures. Josh caught up with Chris Richardson of Cheveley Park Stud about Estrange, who won't go to the Nassau and will go to the Yorkshire Oaks, plus they touched on the very exciting young filly Moon Target, who won at the July Course. Jerome Reynier is along to discuss plans for Royal Ascot winner Lazzat, who he says won't run in the City of York despite being second favourite and will have one run in France before going to the Haydock Sprint Cup. Finally, Sam Hoskins and Luke Lillingston from Hot To Trot look back on 100 winners for the syndicate, Rage of Bambay landed the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes on Saturday.
This week's edition of The Front Page includes Derek 'Tommo' Thompson in fabulous form as the legendary broadcaster joins the programme as a very special guest on the eve of his final British racecourse commentary. Tommo talks to Lee Mottershead about his extraordinary career in a section that includes stories about Frankel, Dubai Millennium, Channel 4 Racing and film star Bo Derek. As well as Tommo, this week's show features Lewis Porteous and Maddy Playle, who talk about Aidan O'Brien's latest Classic success and key developments in the battle to axe the racing tax. The programme concludes with Lewis highlighting the recent phenomenon of wild volatility in betting markets and what it means for punters.
Nick is joined today by Lee Mottershead, senior writer from the Racing Post, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among topics discussed are the ROA's rejoinder to the murmurings on their position on Lord Allen's proposals for governance, the Gosdens' Ketamine case, and Sir Mark Prescott's first Royal runner. Plus, with the Irish oaks taking centre stage this weekend, Nick talks to Johnny Murtagh, attempting to spoil the Ballydoyle party. Also on the show, owner Johnny Allison on why Havana Hurricane will run in the Super Sprint as well as Goodwood, and Harry Eustace gives us chapter and verse on his two Ascot heroes. JA McGrath has the season's final instalment from Happy Valley, while Timeform's Dan Barber offers tribute to one of the great equine stalwarts of Irish Racing.
Nick, in New York, is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding for today's essential horseracing news and views digest. They bring you the latest on Delacroix's running plans, plus examine why trainers The Gosdens and Ed Dunlop found the wheels of justice turning very differently following recent drug infringements. Also on today's show, Joseph O'Brien on Irish Oaks fancy Wemighttakedlongway, plus Al Riffa in the Curragh Cup and Green Sense in the Robert Papin at Chantilly. In the USA, Nick talks to trainers Michael McCarthy and Brendan Walsh as they face off with Journalism and Gosger in the Haskell at Monmouth Park. Plus, Gordon Brown on the 78th anniversary of the first ever British evening fixture at Hamilton Park, NHRM's Tracey Harding on the latest innovative exhibitions, and Tom Dunlop's Great Big Bike Ride aiming to raise £60,000 for good causes.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top panel preview the ITV races from Newbury, Market Rasen and the Curragh this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipsters Robbie Wilders and Harry Wilson along with Unibet's Brett Williams as the panel reveal their best bets.
Nick is joined today by Lee Mottershead, senior writer from the Racing Post, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among topics discussed are the ROA's rejoinder to the murmurings on their position on Lord Allen's proposals for governance, the Gosdens' Ketamine case, and Sir Mark Prescott's first Royal runner. Plus, with the Irish oaks taking centre stage this weekend, Nick talks to Johnny Murtagh, attempting to spoil the Ballydoyle party. Also on the show, owner Johnny Allison on why Havana Hurricane will run in the Super Sprint as well as Goodwood, and Harry Eustace gives us chapter and verse on his two Ascot heroes. JA McGrath has the season's final instalment from Happy Valley, while Timeform's Dan Barber offers tribute to one of the great equine stalwarts of Irish Racing.
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV host Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin with reaction to Irish Gambling Commission Chief Anne Marie Caulfield's interview in the Racing Post, and Nick gets reaction from Curragh boss Brian Kavanagh and Boylesports CEO Vlad Kaltenieks. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Tom Marquand about his rides at this week's July Festival, including Big Mojo and More Thunder, while Donnacha O'Brien is optimistic about playing a hand in another edition of the Falmouth Stales. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, while Adrien Cugnasse updates us on the Pierre Charles Boudot case.
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.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They look ahead to the July Festival in the company of Wathnan's Richard Brown and Case Clay, plus words from Eve Johnson Houghton on her July Stakes contender and her efforts for Racing Welfare at the weekend. Bahrain Turf Club's Ed Veale drops in to preview the Bahrain season launch at Newmarket this week, while Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on the Coral-Eclipse, and Marc and Gabi Rühl - breeders of Hochkonig - are our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guests.
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV host Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin with reaction to Irish Gambling Commission Chief Anne Marie Caulfield's interview in the Racing Post, and Nick gets reaction from Curragh boss Brian Kavanagh and Boylesports CEO Vlad Kaltenieks. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Tom Marquand about his rides at this week's July Festival, including Big Mojo and More Thunder, while Donnacha O'Brien is optimistic about playing a hand in another edition of the Falmouth Stales. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, while Adrien Cugnasse updates us on the Pierre Charles Boudot case.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They look ahead to the July Festival in the company of Wathnan's Richard Brown and Case Clay, plus words from Eve Johnson Houghton on her July Stakes contender and her efforts for Racing Welfare at the weekend. Bahrain Turf Club's Ed Veale drops in to preview the Bahrain season launch at Newmarket this week, while Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on the Coral-Eclipse, and Marc and Gabi Rühl - breeders of Hochkonig - are our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guests.
Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post journalist Jonathan harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, BHA CEO Brant Dunshea discuss the industry's efforts to persuade government of the potential damage to horseracing if tax on gambling operators' racing business is harmonised with online casino gaming. Meanwhile, our NZ correspondent Michael Guerin fills us in on groundbreaking betting legislation in New Zealand that could have a massive impact on the sport's finances. Plus, with 6 declared for Saturday's Coral-Eclipse, Nick catches up with Shane Foley, rider of Hotazhell. Naohiro Soda drops in to talk about the Japanese runners in the Juddmonte International and the UK debut of rising star jockey Mirai Iwata.
Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post journalist Jonathan harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, BHA CEO Brant Dunshea discuss the industry's efforts to persuade government of the potential damage to horseracing if tax on gambling operators' racing business is harmonised with online casino gaming. Meanwhile, our NZ correspondent Michael Guerin fills us in on groundbreaking betting legislation in New Zealand that could have a massive impact on the sport's finances. Plus, with 6 declared for Saturday's Coral-Eclipse, Nick catches up with Shane Foley, rider of Hotazhell. Naohiro Soda drops in to talk about the Japanese runners in the Juddmonte International and the UK debut of rising star jockey Mirai Iwata.
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.
LIVE from Royal Ascot on Day 1 as Nick is joined on course by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to look ahead to the action on day 1. Chris Stickels, clerk of the course, provides a going update and looks at how they're likely to manager the track throughout the week with temperatures set to soar and we've also got plenty to bring you from last night's GOFFS London Sale at Kensington Palace Gardens, with racing's who's who in attendance including a fascinating conversation with John Stewart on his grand plans, George Boughey looks ahead to Believing this afternoon in the King Charles III sprint and Karl Burke offers up who he's most looking forward to this week and his answer might surprise a few. Then we get the Timeform perspective with Dan Barber and Henry Beesley of Fitzdares provides a betting update for day 1. Finally, bloodstock agent Will Douglas is our Weatherbys guest this week.
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead first to discuss the news that was confirmed at lunch time by the BHA that their incoming Chair, Lord Allen, has delayed his start date from 2nd June and Lee looks at why this is and what this could mean for the sport. Then moving onto next week's Epsom Oaks, Charlotte speaks to Julian Richmond Watson who is going for his second success in the race as an owner/breeder, this time with Revoir before Richard Hannon provides an update on his Prix du Jockey Club contender this weekend as well as Rosallion, who is all systems go for Royal Ascot. Following the classy card from Sandown last night, Lee and Charlotte reflect on the key performances whilst hearing from William Buick who rode a double on the night. Finally, jockey Lilly Pinchin explains where the idea came from for documentary A Racing Mind, following her life and her battle with ADHD.
Hey friends! I'm so excited to share this conversation with Serena Burla. I recently had the opportunity to emcee the Big Sur International Marathon, and as I was checking out the leaderboard, I saw Serena's name—and I thought, wait, I know that name! Serena is a retired professional runner, and sure enough, she was out there ... more »