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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.

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.

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.

In this episode of 'Inside the Rails,' hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss their varied summer activities and upcoming holidays, along with the York Ebor meeting. The hosts delve into the implications of the proposed betting tax increase and the upcoming strike in the racing industry. Additionally, they pay tributes to recently deceased racing figures Peter Easterby, Bill Turner, and Alan Bailey, before reviewing the Glorious Goodwood meeting and recent racing performances. Special guest David Milnes, Newmarket correspondent for The Racing Post, joins the conversation, offering insights into his journey into horse racing and the famous horses he feels privileged to have seen on the gallops. 00:00 Welcome to Inside the Rails 00:16 York Ebor Meeting and Upcoming Holidays 01:36 BG Racing Updates 02:44 Solario Racing Highlights 05:43 Betting Tax Proposal and Racing Strike 09:18 Remembering Racing Legends 12:01 York Ebor Meeting Day One Recap 16:29 Special Guest: David Milnes from The Racing Post 17:41 David Milnes' Journey in Horse Racing 28:46 Improving British Racing 31:17 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Preview   Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com  www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk  www.racingpost.com https://www.racingpost.com/authors/david-milnes/   Contact the hosts: Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk  Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com   Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates Follow David Milnes on Twitter/X - @davidmilneshq

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.

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, including the big one in the Premier League, with last season's top-two meeting at Anfield, as Liverpool and Arsenal do battle. Meanwhile, west London rivals, Chelsea v Fulham go head-to-head at Stamford Bridge. 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.

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.

Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK. Get the latest golf betting tips for the upcoming European Masters, as Dave Clark returns with Steve Palmer take a look at this week's tournaments.   The team also take a look back at last week's Tour C'ship, British Masters & LIV Michigan, analysing Tommy Fleetwood finally winning a PGA Tour title.  Steve gives us his best predictions for the European, including other selections who could be worth backing in the markets.  The team also have a chat about the upcoming Ryder cup. Steve gives us his thoughts on both teams, set to be announced later this week.

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.

Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters Tom McGarry and Dan Childs as they bring you a brand new version of The Assist! The team are here to provide you with all you need to know in terms of this weekend's domestic football. The panel start by looking back at last week's opening weekend of the new season - who stood out and who flopped on Gameweek One?  The team offer their best bets for each Premier League game this week, including some crackers such as Newcastle v Liverpool & Manchester City v Tottenham. We also have some other unmissable segments this season, including a Premier League bet builder, EFL picks, some Fantasy Football tips, The Assist treble and, of course, the best bets of the weekend.

Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK. Get the latest golf betting tips for the upcoming Tour C'ship, British Masters & LIV Michigan, as Dave Clark returns with Steve Palmer take a look at this week's tournaments.   The team also take a look back at last week's  Danish C'ship, BMW C'ship & Liv Indianapolis, analysing who stood out, as well as who underperformed.  Steve gives us his best predictions for the Tour C'ship, British Masters & LIV Michigan, including other selections who could be worth backing in the markets. 

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.

Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters Tom McGarry and Dan Childs as they bring you a brand new version of The Assist! The team are here to provide you with all you need to know in terms of the new football season. The panel start by looking at the big talking point off the pitch - what will happen with Alexander Isak's future? They discuss who their favourites are for the title and whether anyone can catch Liverpool, while also assessing the chances of the newly promoted sides and if they can defy the odds and stay up. Plus they offer their best bets for each Premier League game on the opening weekend. We also have some other unmissable segments this season, including a Premier League bet builder, EFL picks, The Assist treble and, of course, the best bets of the weekend.

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.

Join Maddy Playle, David Jennings and Jonathan Harding as they discuss an important week of racing news.  The panel unpick Lambourn's battling Irish Derby success while discussing whether the Curragh is performing up to scratch as one of Ireland's leading racecourses.  They also tackle the news that four-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy is set to appear in court this week after being charged with drink driving and refusing to provide a roadside sample after a car crash in April. Finally, tributes are paid to training giant Barry Hills, who passed away aged 88 on Friday.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top panel preview the ITV races from York, Newcastle and the Curragh this weekend.  Presenter Sam Hart is joined by Racing Post handicapper Jonny Pearson, betting editor Keith Melrose and Unibet's Ed Nicholson as the panel 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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