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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.
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.
Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK. Get the latest golf betting tips for this week's upcoming tournament. Dave Clark & Steve Palmer take a look at three tournaments this week, including the women's PGA Championship. The team also look back on last week's US Open, won by American J.J. Spaun after an incredible putt. Steve gives us his best tips for the Travelers Championship, Women's PGA Championship & the Kaulig Companies Championship.
Royal Ascot is here and The Front Page has you covered with all the key angles covered across five fantastic days of Flat racing. Host James Stevens asks panellists David Jennings and Liam Headd whether the St James's Palace Stakes, featuring three Guineas winners, is the race of 2025? The panel also look at the Gold Cup, the biggest race across the meeting, and share some of their best fancies across the week. British racing was also at a 'tipping point' according to MPs who called on the government to help save the sport. The panel also discuss the tricky financial climate for the sport.
Can the Blues rule the world? Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post experts Mark Langdon & James Milton as they bring you all the information you need for the new Fifa Club World Cup. How will Premier League duo Manchester City and Chelsea fare? Will Europe be too strong for the rest of the world? Can Messi still mix it with the best? As well as a look at all eight groups, we'll bring you Mark Langdon and James Milton's best bets, outright tips and their view on the top goalscorer contenders.
Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK. Get the latest golf betting tips for this week's upcoming tournament. Dave Clark & Steve Palmer take a look at this week's US Open, as the 3rd major of the year is here! The team also look back on last week's tournaments, Steve had a big priced winner in the RBC Canadian Open Steve gives us his best tips for the 2025 US Open, including a triple figured price!
Aidan O'Brien's 11th Derby triumph is the main focus of this week's edition of The Front Page, which also examines why so few people went to Epsom. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd reflect on Classic victories for Ballydoyle and Coolmore with Lambourn and Minnie Hauk, digging deep into the quality of this year's Derby and Oaks. The team also debates why the Derby day attendance has dropped so dramatically and asks what the crowd crisis means for the racecourse and Jockey Club. Away from Epsom, this week's show covers other major stories, including how British racing's stakeholders responded to Racing Post questions about incoming BHA chair Charles Allen's concerns over the sport's governance structure and Jim Mullen's first comments as Jockey Club group chief executive.
Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top panel preview the ITV races for a superb Derby festival this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Graeme Rodway, Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and Unibet's Ed Nicholson as the panel divulge their best bets.
Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK. Get the latest golf betting tips for this week's upcoming tournaments. Dave Clark & Steve Palmer take a look at this week's betting heats as there are three tournaments to preview this week! The team also look back on last week's tournaments, where Scottie Scheffler cruised to victory in the Memorial Tournament. Steve gives us his best tips for the KLM Open, RBC Canadian Open & LIV Virginia, including a hot triple figure selection!
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.
Derby week is here - and the market keeps shifting. In this week's Front Page, we dive into the latest betting, international intrigue and superpower rivalries as we head into Epsom's biggest weekend. We also tackle British racing's leadership crisis, as Lord Charles Allen delays taking up his BHA chair role. Who's responsible, and where does racing go from here? Plus, we round off with four stories in four minutes: a shocking update on British jumps, controversy at Wexford, Kyprios bows out and another track fails the facilities test.
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.
Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top team take aim at the ITV racing from Haydock, York and Chester this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipsters Keith Melrose and Tom Park plus Unibet's Ed Nicholson as the panel divulge their best bets.
Joint effort today from Nick and Charlotte and the big news to kick us off is that the dominant stayer over the last couple of year's Kyprios has been retired by Coolmore having aggravated and old injury and Lee Mottershead of the Racing Post sums up his career. Nick gets James Doyle's thoughts on his Derby ride Damysus after he put him through his paces at Epsom this morning and Lee looks at the race as a whole. Billy Nash looks at the Irish Classics from the weekend from a Timeform perspective before Charlotte and Lee also look at the changes to the Windsor Castle Stakes that are set to come in in 2026 as well as news of a surprising Royal Ascot contender from Australia. Barry Irwin shares a surprising Royal Ascot target for Facteur Cheval and an even more surprising jockey booking. Nick also catches up with Irish trainer Mick Flannery ahead of the popular Tomas O Maille running tonight and the story behind him plus we have the latest point to point segment with Ben Atkins and Oli Bell has news of his final day at the British Poker Championships.
Joint effort today from Nick and Charlotte and the big news to kick us off is that the dominant stayer over the last couple of year's Kyprios has been retired by Coolmore having aggravated and old injury and Lee Mottershead of the Racing Post sums up his career. Nick gets James Doyle's thoughts on his Derby ride Damysus after he put him through his paces at Epsom this morning and Lee looks at the race as a whole. Billy Nash looks at the Irish Classics from the weekend from a Timeform perspective before Charlotte and Lee also look at the changes to the Windsor Castle Stakes that are set to come in in 2026 as well as news of a surprising Royal Ascot contender from Australia. Barry Irwin shares a surprising Royal Ascot target for Facteur Cheval and an even more surprising jockey booking. Nick also catches up with Irish trainer Mick Flannery ahead of the popular Tomas O Maille running tonight and the story behind him plus we have the latest point to point segment with Ben Atkins and Oli Bell has news of his final day at the British Poker Championships.
Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK. Get the latest golf betting tips for this week's upcoming tournaments. Warren Ashurst and James Mason take a look at this week's betting heats as there are two tournaments to preview this week! The team also look back on last week's tournaments, where both were won by big priced outsiders! James gives us his best tips for the Alpine Austrian Open & Memorial Tournament 2025, including a triple figure selection!
Field Of Gold and Lake Victoria produced devastating performances to become Irish Guineas champions over the weekend. Not surprisingly, they are the first main talking points in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Maddy Playle and Liam Headd look back at all the top weekend action and debate whether either of the two Classic winners is worth backing now to follow up at Royal Ascot. The panel also asks why the Curragh looked so quiet for the Guineas festival and assess how Los Angeles, Anmaat, Kalpana, White Birch and Sosie fared in Group 1 prizes that whet the appetite for the months ahead. Following the launch of British racing's new national marketing campaign, Maddy, Liam and Lee give their views on what they have seen so far and then wrap up last week's other major news stories, including the BHA's threat to block racecourses from staging fixtures.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Motteshead to discuss the racing issues of the day. BHA Acting CEO Brant Dunshea joins at the start to discuss the latest backstop on weighing room facility updates, plus the sport's urging government to look on racing separately as it considers harmonisation of betting duty. Also today, Salisbury's Jeremy Martin on adding a new conditions race that looks set to serve as a Derby Trial for Stanhope Gardens. Plus, Patrick Cooper reflects on the breeding success of the Ackroyd family, whose Pride of Arras is now Derby bound, and reignites the Irish Derby distance debate in the process. JA McGrath has all the latest from Hong Kong, Jason Singh from Tattersalls celebrates the company's sponsorship of the Irish Guineas weekend, while trainer Richard Fahey looks forward to unleashing Powerful Glory in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haddock.
The Flat season is hotting up and there is more Classic action this weekend with the Irish 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas taking centre stage. Presenter James Stevens is joined by the Racing Post's deputy betting editor Graeme Rodway, handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to assess the action from the Curragh, Haydock, Goodwood and Beverley.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Motteshead to discuss the racing issues of the day. BHA Acting CEO Brant Dunshea joins at the start to discuss the latest backstop on weighing room facility updates, plus the sport's urging government to look on racing separately as it considers harmonisation of betting duty. Also today, Salisbury's Jeremy Martin on adding a new conditions race that looks set to serve as a Derby Trial for Stanhope Gardens. Plus, Patrick Cooper reflects on the breeding success of the Ackroyd family, whose Pride of Arras is now Derby bound, and reignites the Irish Derby distance debate in the process. JA McGrath has all the latest from Hong Kong, Jason Singh from Tattersalls celebrates the company's sponsorship of the IrishGuineas weekend, while trainer Richard Fahey looks forward to unleashing Powerful Glory in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haddock.
It was the end of an era as Rachael Blackmore, the trailblazing jump jockey who made history when becoming the first female rider to win the Grand National and Gold Cup, announced her retirement last week. Join host James Stevens, Peter Scargill and David Jennings on this week's The Front Page to reflect on her remarkable rise to the top and her impact on the sport. In a busy show, the panel also looks at the Derby picture following the Dante at York and have mixed feelings on The Lion In Winter after his defeat. There is also crucial industry news on how tax changes could impact the sport's funding.
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Get set for another superb Saturday of Flat racing at Newbury and Newmarket with our top team of panelists. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipsters Robbie Wilders and Harry Wilson, plus Unibet's Ed Nicholson, to assess Lockinge Day at Newbury. Tune in for all the best bets and much more.
Josh Stacey in for Nick and joined by Jonathan Harding of the Racing Post to reflect on the action over the weekend, starting with Shes Perfect's demotion to second pace in yesterday's French 1000 Guineas. Her trainer and owner Charlie Fellowes and Basher Watts share their thoughts and ask for answers with regards to Barzalona's riding tactics in the later stages. Then Anthony Dunkley takes a look at this week's Preakness Stakes before retiring jockey Max Kendrick shares what's next for him out of the saddle.
Nick - at Badminton Horse Trials - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to spin through the latest racing news. Today's guests include Aidan O'Brien, reflecting on a typically dominant Chester May Festival, and Richard Hannon, bidding to halt the ballydoyle dominance in the Lingfield Derby Trial. Plus, breeder Colin Bryce on the dropping foal crop, Project Pace and solutions for the sport. TPD's Adam Mills gives his verdict on the Classic Trials so far, while we introduce you to Mason Paetel, the star 16 year old apprentice sponsored by the podcast this season.
Josh Stacey in for Nick and joined by Jonathan Harding of the Racing Post to reflect on the action over the weekend, starting with Shes Perfect's demotion to second pace in yesterday's French 1000 Guineas. Her trainer and owner Charlie Fellowes and Basher Watts share their thoughts and ask for answers with regards to Barzalona's riding tactics in the later stages. Then Anthony Dunkley takes a look at this week's Preakness Stakes before retiring jockey Max Kendrick shares what's next for him out of the saddle.
To lose a Classic in the stewards' room is tough. For it to have happened to Kieran Shoemark in Paris on Sunday felt impossibly cruel. The disqualification of Shes Perfect following the French 1,000 Guineas - which prompted cries of "cheat" and "disgrace" in the Longchamp paddock - and her jockey's demotion by the Gosdens is the first story up for discussion in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd reflect on Shoemark's miserable week in a programme that highlights the very different sort of week enjoyed by Aidan O'Brien and Hollie Doyle. In a show packed with subjects, the team also ask early questions about British racing's new £3.6 million marketing campaign, Ascot's decision to get rid of the ladies' team at the Shergar Cup and worrying news about declining foal crops in Britain and Ireland.
Nick - at Badminton Horse Trials - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to spin through the latest racing news. Today's guests include Aidan O'Brien, reflecting on a typically dominant Chester May Festival, and Richard Hannon, bidding to halt the ballydoyle dominance in the Lingfield Derby Trial. Plus, breeder Colin Bryce on the dropping foal crop, Project Pace and solutions for the sport. TPD's Adam Mills gives his verdict on the Classic Trials so far, while we introduce you to Mason Paetel, the star 16 year old apprentice sponsored by the podcast this season.
Big stories and big races are up for discussion as Lee Mottershead and Jonathan Harding talk about some of the sport's hottest issues in this week's edition of The Front Page. Frankie Dettori, Ryan Moore and William Buick have signed up to a new $15 million global jockeys' league that is expected to launch across some of the world's most prestigious racing venues early next year. We assess its chances of bringing a new audience to the sport. Buick's place among the world racing elite was confirmed over the weekend at Newmarket, where he teamed up with Charlie Appleby to win both the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas, while in America Godolphin also landed the Kentucky Derby and Oaks. We look back on the Classic action and reflect on a Punchestown festival that was fantastic for fans of Galopin Des Champs but terrible for the increasingly long-suffering supporters of Constitution Hill. This week's show ends with more bad news of crashing betting turnover and worrying suggestions that the government is considering tax changes that seem set to heap yet more woe on British racing.
Host James Stevens is joined by Racing Post betting editor Keith Melrose, Tom Park and Unibet ambassador Ed Nicholson to give their thoughts on Guineas weekend at Newmarket. Field Of Gold and Desert Flower currently head the betting for the two Classics - will our panel be in agreement? The team provide their best bets for the weekend, which also includes action from Goodwood and Thirsk.
Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to reflect on the action from over the weekend starting with Sandown where Willie Mullins sent out three winners on the day to retain the British Trainers' Championship, which included the impressive Il Etait Temps, who's part owner Craig Kieswetter is along to discuss the performance and how this now five time Grade 1 winner seems to keep going under the radar. It's Guineas week and we hear from Ger Lyons who has the fancied Red Letter in Sunday's 1000 Guineas and shares his hopes for the daughter of Frankel this season. Roger Teal joins the show to mull over the next target for Dancing Gemini who won Friday's bet365 mile in good style, while Lee also looks ahead of day 1 of Punchestown & Constitution Hill on Friday after a video was released of him schooling over fences this weekend.
Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to reflect on the action from over the weekend starting with Sandown where Willie Mullins sent out three winners on the day to retain the British Trainers' Championship, which included the impressive Il Etait Temps, who's part owner Craig Kieswetter is along to discuss the performance and how this now five time Grade 1 winner seems to keep going under the radar. It's Guineas week and we hear from Ger Lyons who has the fancied Red Letter in Sunday's 1000 Guineas and shares his hopes for the daughter of Frankel this season. Roger Teal joins the show to mull over the next target for Dancing Gemini who won Friday's bet365 mile in good style, while Lee also looks ahead of day 1 of Punchestown & Constitution Hill on Friday after a video was released of him schooling over fences this weekend.
This week on the Front Page from the Racing Post: Willie Mullins storms to a second consecutive British trainers' title after an incredible spring campaign. We discuss how he did it - and how Dan Skelton can topple him. Sean Bowen finally secures the champion jockey crown - hear why legends of the saddle think he could dominate for years to come. Plus, a huge week ahead with Constitution Hill's comeback at Punchestown, the Guineas at Newmarket, Netflix's new racing docuseries and a big bookmaker controversy that rocked social media.
Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Nicky Henderson who tells us that all went well with Constitution Hill's gallop this morning and he has been given the green light for Punchestown! Lee Mottershead, senior writer at the Racing Post joins us to reflect on this news and we then turn our attention to two brilliant days at Sandown Park. We are joined by clerk of the course at the track Andrew Cooper who tells us what conditions we can expect across all four tracks in use. Trainers Ed Walker and Ralph Beckett are well represented on Friday's flat card and run through their chances, notably Almaqam and I Am I Said. There was another record breaking Breeze Up Sale yesterday, this time at Goffs Doncaster and Katie Walsh joins to talk about the Mehmas colt she consigned for £1m. Plus it's Friday so Sporting Life's Dave Ord has something fo the weekend.
Host James Stevens is joined by champion elect Sean Bowen, Racing Post betting editor Keith Melrose, handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet ambassador Ed Nicholson to give their thoughts on the jumps season finale at Sandown and the trainers' championship. The team provide their best bets for the weekend, which includes action on the Flat from Leicester and Haydock.
Josh Stacey in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. They begin by reflecting on Haiti Couleurs's impressive success in yesterday's Irish Grand National for Welsh trainer Rebecca Curtis. Ridden by Champion Jockey elect, Sean Bowen, he shares what yesterday's win meant and also winning the championship this season. Sean's father Peter, joins Josh to look at where his son's drive and talent comes from and what his success means to the whole family. Dan Skelton, who holds a nearly 60k lead in the trainers' championship, discusses his huge team of runners this week as he looks to get the better of Willie Mullins this time around. Kieran Clark has the weekly Timeform update before Jacob Webb has the latest on french jockey, Nicolas Gauffenic, who suffered a nasty fall over the weekend.
Josh Stacey in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. They begin by reflecting on Haiti Couleurs's impressive success in yesterday's Irish Grand National for Welsh trainer Rebecca Curtis. Ridden by Champion Jockey elect, Sean Bowen, he shares what yesterday's win meant and also winning the championship this season. Sean's father Peter, joins Josh to look at where his son's drive and talent comes from and what his success means to the whole family. Dan Skelton, who holds a nearly 60k lead in the trainers' championship, discusses his huge team of runners this week as he looks to get the better of Willie Mullins this time around. Kieran Clark has the weekly Timeform update before Jacob Webb has the latest on french jockey, Nicolas Gauffenic, who suffered a nasty fall over the weekend.
The absorbing trainers' championship duel between Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton comes under the microscope in an edition of The Front Page that covers even more ground than usual. As well as debating who will lift the trophy at Sandown on Saturday, Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and James Stevens look back on a Craven meeting that was particularly important to Kieran Shoemark. Part one of the programme then examines another extraordinary week of sales action that peaked with Amo Racing paying 1,750,000gns for an unraced horse who was sold in December 2023 for 55,000gns. In the second half of the show the panel look at the controversy surrounding an experienced clerk of the course revealing he amends official ground data. That angered trainers, as did the prize-money offered at Southwell on Sunday. The team reflects on the protest action that produced and then look forward to a brand new horseracing docuseries set to launch on Netflix this week.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to bring you today's news from around the racing world. Following Field of Gold's Craven romp, Juddmonte's Barry Mahon discusses plans for the three key Guineas colts in their ownership. Also on today's show, Kia Joorabchian reflects on a record spend at the Tattersalls Breeze-Up sales, while Karl Burke discusses returning plans for Classic winner Fallen Angel, Adrien Cugnasse reports on the fallout between Edouard de Rothschild and his successors at France Galop, and Ben Atkins has the latest from the Point to Point field.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to bring you today's news from around the racing world. Following Field of Gold's Craven romp, Juddmonte's Barry Mahon discusses plans for the three key Guineas colts in their ownership. Also on today's show, Kia Joorabchian reflects on a record spend at the Tattersalls Breeze-Up sales, while Karl Burke discusses returning plans for Classic winner Fallen Angel, Adrien Cugnasse reports on the fallout between Edouard de Rothschild and his successors at France Galop, and Ben Atkins has the latest from the Point to Point field.
How can it be that in 2025 female jockeys still have to enter male changing rooms to properly do their job? That is one of the big questions asked in this week's edition of The Front Page, which looks at some of the powerful revelations that emerged in the Racing Post's special report on the appalling standard of some British weighing rooms. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd ask why the majority of tracks have not moved faster to improve facilities for riders and why the BHA has seemingly regulated racecourses so meekly. The show kicks off by reflecting on a weekend of quality jumps action at Ayr, where Captain Cody's victory in the Scottish Grand National left Willie Mullins ever closer to denying Dan Skelton a first trainers' championship. We also look back on a day of spring trials at Newbury and ask if any future Classic winners were in action. The programme ends by looking at the 2024-25 Racing Post Jumps Horse of the Year poll. Lee, Chris and Liam reveal where their vote would go but this is a public vote and it's Racing Post readers who will have the final say.
Joshua Stacey in for Nick and is joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop. In today's episode, Caroline Davies from the Racecourse Association reflects on a damning report from Lee Mottershead in the Racing Post about the current state of weighing rooms at British racecourses. Harry Charlton looks ahead to Newmarket after Cosmic Year's impressive return to action at Kempton Park last night, Brian Meehan and Ollie Sangster also provide a word on their Guineas hopefuls, Ben Aktins brings us our usual Thursday update from the Point-to-Point world and Clive Hadingham shares his thoughts on Surrey Quest's bid to go one better in the Coral Scottish Grand National this Saturday.
An incredible Grand National festival, a new high for Willie Mullins and the trainers' title race explodes back into life. On this week's Front Page, we digest Willie and Patrick Mullins' emotional triumph, ask whether Dan Skelton can hang onto his title lead and debate what Mullins' dominance means for the future of the National. Plus: Constitution Hill's latest fall, Paul Nicholls' Grade 1 double, Frankie Dettori's Dubai World Cup comeback and we pay tribute to Hayley Turner as she hangs up her saddle.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin with the latest Grand National news, with Johnny Burke discussing how he went from without a ride to being offered two in the space of an afternoon. Sean Bowen shares his excitement at picking up the ride on Three Card Brag, while this year's Clerk Jon Pullin gives us a going and watering update. William Haggas delights in another Australian Group One with Dubai Honour at Rosehill, while RSN's Michael Felgate discusses the bitter divisions within the ATC over the proposed sale of the historic track. Dual Grand National hero Tiger Roll's breeder Jerry O'Brien is a brilliant bloodstock guest this week, courtesy of Weatherbys.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin with the latest Grand National news, with Johnny Burke discussing how he went from without a ride to being offered two in the space of an afternoon. Sean Bowen shares his excitement at picking up the ride on Three Card Brag, while this year's Clerk Jon Pullin gives us a going and watering update. William Haggas delights in another Australian Group One with Dubai Honour at Rosehill, while RSN's Michael Felgate discusses the bitter divisions within the ATC over the proposed sale of the historic track. Dual Grand National hero Tiger Roll's breeder Jerry O'Brien is a brilliant bloodstock guest this week, courtesy of Weatherbys.
34 runners will head to Aintree in Saturday's Grand National, but who will win? That is the big question asked in this week's edition of The Front Page, in which Liam Headd and James Stevens look ahead to the weekend's action. The pair discuss the chances of the leading contenders, whether the winner will come from Britain or Ireland and share their best tip for the race. Last weekend also saw the first big race of the 2025 Flat season and racing at Doncaster and a key Classic trial at Leopardstown is reviewed. The panel discuss the credentials of Delacroix in the Derby after his impressive victory. Also on the show is a look ahead to ITV Racing's coverage of the Grand National after Sam Quek was confirmed to be joining the broadcaster across the three-day coverage.
The Flat is back! It's Lincoln day at Doncaster and we have a cracking panel in place to preview the big one and every other race on ITV4 this Saturday. Join presenter James Stevens, Racing Post tipster Graeme Rodway, Racing Post handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams for all the best bets on an intriguing weekend.
The Grand National has changed enormously in recent years. Does it now need to change again? That is the big question asked in this week's edition of The Front Page, in which Chris Cook and Jonathan Harding join Lee Mottershead to discuss complaints from a number of British trainers that the sport's most famous race has lost its essence. Should there be a cap on the number of runners a single trainer can have? Would the Grand National be better with win-and-you're-in races? And do people really care who trains the runners or in what country they are trained? After looking forward to Aintree, the team looks back at the Cheltenham Festival, this focusing on last week's announcement that some ticket prices are to be cut, alongside a rebranding of the meeting's second day. To wrap up the programme, we reflect on the Racing Post's Racing and the Economy series, debate the mini revolt that occurred when some of Britain's trainers met in London and, after all that, we even tell you who the panel fancies for next Saturday's Grand National.
Nick is joined by award-winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss today's racing news. The day after Michael O'Sullivan's funeral, Davy Russell joins the show to reflect upon a day of great sorrow and real strength on the part of the racing community.Also on today's show: the death of Delta Work, aged 12; the two star Seven Barrows juveniles not appearing at Kempton this weekend; the small increase in prize money contributions over the next year. Plus, Sam Thomas talks through a strong squad for the weekend. In Riyadh, Tom Stanley joins Nick to preview the Saudi Cup in the company of Team Valor President Fred Heyman (Facteur Cheval) and Scott Turner, owner of Witness Stand.Ben and Molly are back with their Point to Point review.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer, Lee Mottershead to discuss the news and events from around the horse racing world. First up today, York's head of sponsorship and marketing James Brennan shares the racecourse's delight at the City of York Stakes finally achieving Group 1 status after many years of campaigning. Also on today's show, co-trainer Josh Guerriero discusses the options for Iroko who is by no means a certain runner in this weekend's feature Ladbrokes Chase at Kempton Park due to drying ground conditions and also has news of other promising youngsters in the yard. Pro-punter, owner and Raceshare syndicate founder Patrick Veitch shares his delight at real Triumph Hurdle prospect Gibbs Island, who won the Victor Ludorum hurdle at Haydock. Veitch also shares his views on recent pronouncements from racing supporting MPs on the separation of racing and gaming wallets. Plus, Kieran Clark has this week's Timeform perspective and Herman Brown jnr, once a leading trainer in South Africa, tells Nick about how much he is looking forward to his second incarnation with a licence in our Weatherby's supported bloodstock slot.