Podcasts about royal ascot

Emmet Kennedy visits Ballydoyle as Aidan O'Brien opens the doors to one of the most famous training establishments in world racing and talks through his potential team for Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown and the Curragh. With seven Group 1 races across the two-day meeting, O'Brien makes clear just how important the weekend is to Ballydoyle: “Everything leads to this.”

Emmet Kennedy is joined by George Gorman, Peter Michael and Jake Wilkes for the Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide, focusing on the final day of York's Ebor Meeting alongside the best bets from the Curragh and Newmarket.

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Total Performance Data's Adam Mills, George Gorman and Jake Wilkes for the Final Furlong Podcast Betting Guide to Day Three of York's Ebor Meeting, headlined by a fascinating 18-runner Nunthorpe Stakes. Defending champion Asfoora bids to bow out in style, but standing in her way are Wesley Ward's American raider Bacio, Royal Ascot winner Mission Central, Rayevka, American Affair and a deep field of five-furlong specialists. And for one of the most unpredictable Group 1 sprints of the season, there's only one solution: the Sprint Wheel of Madness is back. The Wheel has spoken! Elsewhere, the panel have strong bets at 16/1, 14/1, 10/1, 7/1 and 6/1 across another outstanding York card.

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman, Peter Michael and Jaime Wrenn for the Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide, previewing Saturday's biggest betting opportunities from Ascot, Haydock and Newmarket.

Emerald Downs live racing calendar moves to Saturdays and Sundays in August – with many noteworthy events! Before live racing this Saturday at 1:50 pm, join Joe & Vince at “Breakfast At the Wire,” from 9-10:30 am. It's free to attend with guests, raffle prizes and a complimentary breakfast item and coffee for all who attend. Wear your “Fab Friday” Hawaiian shirt to the races on Saturdays for free admission. The great Friday concession specials and Lucky One Lemonade Horseshoe Toss move to Saturday, too. Washington Hall of Famers join Joe and Vince on this week's show. Debbie Pabst is prepping a large number of yearling sons and daughters of farm sire Alternation for the Tuesday, August 25, WTBOA Yearling Sale. Wesley Ward, known world-wide for his many Keeneland training titles and his breakthrough victories at Royal Ascot, is sending Touchy to Washington for the Longacres Mile. He speaks to his colt and the storied race history.

Day 4 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival with The Daily Mirror's David Yates and his handmade cravat. Henry Dwyer speaks about Asfoora ahead of her potential last run in the King George Stakes today - he takes us through the highlights of her career. Henri Bozo, breeder of Diamond Necklace, FaceTimes in to speak about her and her dam Prudenzia. Spicy Marg's owner Emma Banks also speaks to Nick before her run today also in the King George Stakes after she was narrowly beaten in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.

Day 4 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival with The Daily Mirror's David Yates and his handmade cravat. Henry Dwyer speaks about Asfoora ahead of her potential last run in the King George Stakes today - he takes us through the highlights of her career. Henri Bozo, breeder of Diamond Necklace, FaceTimes in to speak about her and her dam Prudenzia. Spicy Marg's owner Emma Banks also speaks to Nick before her run today also in the King George Stakes after she was narrowly beaten in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills, Andy Newton and Peter Michael for the Final Furlong Podcast Betting Guide to Day Four of Glorious Goodwood, previewing Friday's biggest betting opportunities from one of the premier meetings of the Flat season.

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills, Andy Newton and Jaime Wrenn for the Final Furlong Podcast Betting Guide to Day Three of Glorious Goodwood and one of the biggest betting days of the Galway Festival.

The Racing Post's weekly horse racing preview show is back with everything you need for this weekend's ITV Racing action.Join Sam Hart, Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson as they share their best betting tips for Newbury, Market Rasen, the Curragh and Ripon.Newbury hosts a fantastic card, headlined by the unique Wetherbys Super Sprint for the two-year-olds. Most of the panel are in agreement on the same selection, but Ed has unearthed a lively outsider at double-figure odds that could be flying under the radar.Over at Market Rasen, it's time for some top-class summer jumping. The Skeltons saddle the market leaders for both the Summer Hurdle and the Summer Plate, but can they add to their tally as they continue their bid to surpass Martin Pipe's long-standing record?The team then rounds off the show by previewing the 2026 Irish Oaks. Can Thundering On complete the Oaks double, or will Royal Ascot winner Earth Shot have the final say?Top tips, expert insight and plenty of laughs along the way, it's all here in this week's Racing Postcast.

Coming to you today from the July Course in Newmarket as Nick his joined on track by Lydia Hislop to bring you the latest news stories from around the racing world. First up, Jockey Club CEO Jim Mullen talks all things Kempton, governance of the sport and his views on the financial risk assessments that the Gambling Commission gave the green light to this week. Lydia, listening in to this, shares her views and tries to infer what the Jockey Club's stance is on Kempton and what's likely to happen there. Trainer in form, Ed Bethell joins the show ahead of Danger Bay in the John Smiths Cup at York tomorrow and runs through his other weekend runners whilst Richard Ryan looks forward to Superlative Stakes hopeful, Green Sovereign, who was luckless at Royal Ascot. Lydia previews what looks to be a competitive and classy renewal of the July Cup tomorrow before proving an update on the classification of pattern races in Australia. Finally, Eva is at the sales speaking to Tattersalls's Jason Singh.

Coming to you today from the July Course in Newmarket as Nick his joined on track by Lydia Hislop to bring you the latest news stories from around the racing world. First up, Jockey Club CEO Jim Mullen talks all things Kempton, governance of the sport and his views on the financial risk assessments that the Gambling Commission gave the green light to this week. Lydia, listening in to this, shares her views and tries to infer what the Jockey Club's stance is on Kempton and what's likely to happen there. Trainer in form, Ed Bethell joins the show ahead of Danger Bay in the John Smiths Cup at York tomorrow and runs through his other weekend runners whilst Richard Ryan looks forward to Superlative Stakes hopeful, Green Sovereign, who was luckless at Royal Ascot. Lydia previews what looks to be a competitive and classy renewal of the July Cup tomorrow before proving an update on the classification of pattern races in Australia. Finally, Eva is at the sales speaking to Tattersalls's Jason Singh.

As we are well into the summer season – with Royal Ascot behind us and Wimbledon still ongoing – Carole Annett chats to Hattie Hansard of Joanna Wood about how interior designers are often employed by hospitality companies to transform these temporary spaces into something magical. Using a clever eye and often complicated logistics, here's how they create a memorable space for guests enjoying a day out.

Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman, Jaime Wrenn and Jake Wilkes return with the Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide, previewing a blockbuster Saturday from Newmarket, York and Ascot.

Join Sam Hart, Graeme Rodway, Joel Rees and Ed Nicholson for this week's Racing Postcast, sponsored by Unibet.The panel previews all 13 ITV Racing races this Saturday, sharing their horse racing tips, best bets and expert analysis across a packed 45-minute show.At Ascot, the team tackles a fiercely competitive 16-runner sprint handicap, with Joel Rees confident he's found the winner in one of the trickiest races of the weekend.Attention then turns to Newmarket for the final day of the July festival, headlined by the prestigious July Cup. The Group 1 feature brings together an outstanding field, including several Royal Ascot winners and leading sprinters, making it one of the highlights of the flat racing season.Whether you're looking for Saturday horse racing tips, ITV Racing previews, July Cup predictions, or the panel's best bets, this episode has you covered.Who is your best bet this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Trevor Whelan, Tattersalls Director of Marketing Jason Singh and Sky Sports Racing's American racing expert Luke Elder for three exclusive interviews covering one of racing's most remarkable comeback stories, Europe's premier midsummer bloodstock sale and the emotional end of one of America's most historic racecourses.

Jonathan Harding is joined on the Front Page sofa by Peter Scargill and Liam Headd to discuss the biggest talking points from the last week, including France Galop's decision to allow geldings to run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe from next year. The panel also discuss Christophe Soumillon's appeal against an eight-day ban for team tactics at Royal Ascot and Aidan O'Brien's 1-2-3 in Sunday's Irish Derby.

This week, Stub reviews seeing Robert Earl Keen last month in the States, recaps the week that was at the 2026 Royal Ascot, chats a bit about the World Cup, and gives an update on the podcast moving forward as he presents the 250th EPISODE of the One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer Podcast!  If you find yourself liking, singing along to, or playing along with One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer, please Please PLEASE rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or wherever you found our podcast. It helps other lushes like you find our podcast and to build our community. Songs featured in this week's episode: Our intro and theme: "Bad Guy (Poolside)" by @wildtalkmusic "When My Time Comes" by Sam Stoane "All I Have Is Today" by Robert Earl Keen "Ride" by Robert Earl Keen "Ready For Confetti" by Robert Earl Keen "I Gotta Go" by Robert Earl Keen All music featured in this podcast is used in compliance with the US Copyright Act Fair Use Exemption for Commentary and Criticism.

Should the King be living at Buckingham Palace, especially after the taxpayer shelled out £369 million on refurbishing it?That's one of many questions Charlene, Chris and Lizzie tackle on this week's episode of Talking Royals. So, as the King announces he and the Queen will be making Clarence House their permanent residence, what is the point of Buckingham Palace now?Plus – how will the rest of the royal family cope with Harry and Meghan's imminent trip to the UK? What are the theories behind Harry's sudden U-turn on the decision to bring Meghan and his children to his home country? And will Archie and Lilibet meet their grandfather and other members of the Royal Family?The team also discuss the release of the King's finances which include some eye-watering sums of money spent on travel and foreign trips. So is the spending justified?Plus, who was best dressed at Royal Ascot last week?

Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman and Jaime Wrenn return with the Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide, previewing the biggest betting opportunities from a superb Saturday featuring two Group 1s at the Curragh, competitive handicaps at York and Newcastle, and the prestigious Northumberland Plate. After a profitable Royal Ascot, the team return with confident NAPs, major handicap angles and several double-figure selections, including a 14/1 NAP, 12/1, 8/1 and 5/1 betting plays.

A full-card Royal Ascot 2026 recap. Michael Adolphson joins In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale to go race by race through the meeting — the winners, the tough beats, and the cross-form clues that point all the way to the 2026 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. From Ten Bob Tony's 50/1 shock in the Queen Anne to Mission Central's King Charles III Stakes win, Bow Echo's gutsy St James's Palace, Ombudsman's monster Prince of Wales's Stakes repeat, Scandinavia's stretch duel in the Gold Cup, Venetian Sun in the Commonwealth Cup, Precise in the Coronation, Almeraq's 25/1 Jubilee, and the American story of the week — Bacio and Wesley Ward in the Palace of Holyroodhouse — plus the Norfolk and the next generation of juvenile sprinters. Michael breaks down where each of these horses might land on the road to Keeneland, which trips suit, and the Win-and-You're-In picture across the meeting. Essential viewing for handicappers, bettors, and anyone following European Breeders' Cup form lines through the summer.

Royal Ascot 2026, reviewed through advanced sectional data. Total Performance Data analyst Adam Mills joins In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale to break down the meeting's biggest performances — finishing speeds, top speed, stride length and stride frequency — and what the numbers reveal about the road to the 2026 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. We dig into the puzzling Queen Anne Stakes and Ten Bob Tony's 50/1 shock, explain exactly what "finishing speed" measures and why US dirt and European turf races run so differently, then turn to the Win-and-You're-In angles: Mission Central in the King Charles III Stakes, Ombudsman's monster Prince of Wales's Stakes repeat, and the gamble of the week — Bacio and Wesley Ward's electric sprint in the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Throughout, the conversation is about cross-form clues: which Ascot winners actually project to Keeneland, and which might get found out around a bend. A must-listen for handicappers, data-driven bettors, and anyone tracking the 2026 Breeders' Cup form lines.

Kicking off with the breaking news this morning that France Galop have voted to introduce gelding into the Arc in 2027 and France's leading trainer Francis Graffard discusses the decision and also reflects on his Royal Ascot runners. David Yates of the Daily Mirror is along to share his views throughout while Nick speaks to Jo Fanning who confirms he his nearing a comeback after his cancer diagnosis. Justin Snaith looks ahead to his five runners in South Africa's Durban July and Jessica Bedi shares her excitement ahead of a key runner in this weekend's Northumberland Vase. Dan Barber of Timeform looks back on Royal Ascot, specifically sires, the draw and Bacio's barnstorming performance and finally Littleton Stud's David Bowe is this week's Weatherbys bloodstock guest.

Kicking off with the breaking news this morning that France Galop have voted to introduce gelding into the Arc in 2027 and France's leading trainer Francis Graffard discusses the decision and also reflects on his Royal Ascot runners. David Yates of the Daily Mirror is along to share his views throughout while Nick speaks to Jo Fanning who confirms he his nearing a comeback after his cancer diagnosis. Justin Snaith looks ahead to his five runners in South Africa's Durban July and Jessica Bedi shares her excitement ahead of a key runner in this weekend's Northumberland Vase. Dan Barber of Timeform looks back on Royal Ascot, specifically sires, the draw and Bacio's barnstorming performance and finally Littleton Stud's David Bowe is this week's Weatherbys bloodstock guest.

Duji plans on going to a restaurant close to where Taylor Swift is said to be getting married. Rover attended The Royal Ascot race. Man who confronted the dad with his daughters in the ladies restroom was fired from his job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The battery is dead, Smackdown, and onesies. Is Krystle just afraid of being alone? London calls a red alert due to high temperatures. Duji plans on going to a restaurant close to where Taylor Swift is said to be getting married. Rover attended The Royal Ascot race. Man, who confronted the dad with his daughters in the ladies restroom, was fired from his job. What did Snitz and JLR do for Father's Day? A new website allows you to buy open seats to a strangers' wedding. Gia was using Duji's card to buy things. Charlie bought a mountain bike and wants to attempt the Old Hogsback. How did Tomas do landscaping over the weekend? A dog was seen sitting on the plane's tray table. The Texas cop who was fired for allegedly giving a homeless man a poop sandwich lands a cushy new job.

Duji plans on going to a restaurant close to where Taylor Swift is said to be getting married. Rover attended The Royal Ascot race. Man who confronted the dad with his daughters in the ladies restroom was fired from his job.

The battery is dead, Smackdown, and onesies. Is Krystle just afraid of being alone? London calls a red alert due to high temperatures. Duji plans on going to a restaurant close to where Taylor Swift is said to be getting married. Rover attended The Royal Ascot race. Man, who confronted the dad with his daughters in the ladies restroom, was fired from his job. What did Snitz and JLR do for Father's Day? A new website allows you to buy open seats to a strangers' wedding. Gia was using Duji's card to buy things. Charlie bought a mountain bike and wants to attempt the Old Hogsback. How did Tomas do landscaping over the weekend? A dog was seen sitting on the plane's tray table. The Texas cop who was fired for allegedly giving a homeless man a poop sandwich lands a cushy new job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the aftermath of Royal Ascot Nick, joined by Jane Mangan, begins by talking to Shadwell's racing manager Angus Gold who reflects on their Royal Ascot, including winning the Jubilee Stake with Almeraq. Angus also looks forward to unbeaten colt Raheeb taking in the Irish Derby on his next start. David Menuisier looks at what might come next for impressive Golden Gates winner Lost Boys before Seamie Heffernan tells Nick why winning at Ascot this year, meant more to him than at previous Royal meetings. Finally, David O'Meara discusses whether he believes Estrange can take it to Oaks winner Thundering On, as they're both bound for the Pretty Polly this weekend.

In the aftermath of Royal Ascot Nick, joined by Jane Mangan, begins by talking to Shadwell's racing manager Angus Gold who reflects on their Royal Ascot, including winning the Jubilee Stake with Almeraq. Angus also looks forward to unbeaten colt Raheeb taking in the Irish Derby on his next start. David Menuisier looks at what might come next for impressive Golden Gates winner Lost Boys before Seamie Heffernan tells Nick why winning at Ascot this year, meant more to him than at previous Royal meetings. Finally, David O'Meara discusses whether he believes Estrange can take it to Oaks winner Thundering On, as they're both bound for the Pretty Polly this weekend.

The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Wrap-Up by Nick Luck

Jockey Corey Lanerie talks about his decision to retire and looks back on his stellar career, owner Lee Ackerley discusses his Ohio Derby contender Chip Honcho, track announcer Matt Hook previews all of Saturday's stakes at Thistledown, and owner Frank "Big Frank" Rupolo joins us to talk about Claiming Horse of the Year Concrete Glory. Plus, we look back on highlights from Royal Ascot, Kevin Kilroy gives you three races to watch in this week's 'TwinSpires Triple Play', Kurt Becker takes you on a weekly 'Stroll Through Racing History' presented by Keeneland and Dale Romans & Tim Wilkin debate the sport's hottest storylines on 'I Ask, They Answer' presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in the College of Business.

Day 5 is here! Nick and Charlotte on the pod today and they caught up with Australian trainer Chris Waller who runs Joliestar in Saturday's feature. Nick caught Ed Bethell walking the track early this morning and chatted to him about Regional - his runner in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes. Lisa Tan brings us the style updates and Adam Mills looks back on the 2yo performances through the lense of Total Performance Data.

Russell Myers and Jennifer Newton chat about the latest Royal news, with a big focus on Catherine Middleton this week. They discuss the Princess of Wales' medical records breach, her visit to Royal Ascot with Prince William, and a new essay she has penned about the need to put early childhood on the global agenda. Our Pod Save the King hosts also discuss Prince George, who will attend Eton College in Berkshire from September, and whether Harry and Meghan will visit the King during their trip to the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day 4 of Royal Ascot is here and Dave Yates joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Commonwealth Cup and Coronation Stakes. William Haggas is on FaceTime reflecting on his two winners this week and his runners left to come. Joseph O'Brien also goes through his stellar week and remaining chances, before we get the Timeform view and Total Performance Data insight from the Ascot Gold Cup.

With In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) across the pond for the Royal Ascot meeting that draws to a close on Saturday (June 20), Jonathon Kinchen (JK) steps into the host chair to open the late-week show solo with a look at racing from Monmouth Park for this Saturday. PTF then has a preview of the Royal Ascot finale card with Michael Adolphson. JK also provides coverage by himself of the Saturday card at Churchill Downs before Mikee P wraps the show with analysis of Saturday racing from Woodbine with The Gallop Out's Jackson Muniz.

Nick kicks off by reflecting on a third win this week for Wathnan this afternoon thanks to Opportunity in the Duke of Edinburgh, in the company of racing manager Richard Brown, before all the trainers of Wathnan runners on the fifth and final day join the show to discuss their chances.

Day 4 of Royal Ascot is here and Dave Yates joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Commonwealth Cup and Coronation Stakes. William Haggas is on FaceTime reflecting on his two winners this week and his runners left to come. Joseph O'Brien also goes through his stellar week and remaining chances, before we get the Timeform view and Total Performance Data insight from the Ascot Gold Cup.

Day 3 of Royal Ascot is here and Matt Chapman joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Ascot Gold Cup. William Buick is on FaceTime reflecting on Ombudsman and his superb performance in the Prince of Wales's Stakes. Will Aitkenhead from Ascot Racecourse chats to Nick on the past few days and the rest of the week ahead and we get the Total Performance Data insight from the Prince of Wales's Stakes.

Royal Ascot 2026 rolls on with Day 4 action, and host PTF is joined by Michael Adolphson for a comprehensive preview of Friday's outstanding seven-race card. The duo breaks down the key contenders, betting opportunities, pace scenarios, and value plays across every race on one of the strongest days of the Royal Meeting.Friday's card features:

PTF is joined by international racing expert Michael Adolphson for a deep dive into Day 3 of Royal Ascot. The duo breaks down Thursday's card, including the prestigious Gold Cup, and shares their best betting angles, value plays, and horses to watch throughout the meeting. Royal Ascot's third day is highlighted by the Gold Cup and several competitive stakes races, making it one of the marquee days of the festival. Whether you're looking for Royal Ascot picks, horse racing betting advice, or expert analysis of the Thursday card, this episode has you covered.Topics Covered:Royal Ascot Day 3 previewGold Cup analysisBest bets and value playsInternational racing insightsThursday race-by-race breakdownHorse racing wagering strategy#RoyalAscot #HorseRacing #PTF #MichaelAdolphson #RoyalAscot2026 #AscotGoldCup #HorseRacingTips #BettingPicks #InTheMoneyMedia #ThoroughbredRacing

On Day 2 of Royal Ascot Nick is joined by St James's Palace Stakes winning trainer and jockey George Boughey and Billy Loughnane. Charlie Budget purchaser of Ten Bob Tony is on to speak about his shrewdly bought Group 1 winner. Rossa Ryan reflects on Daquari Bay's win yesterday and looks forward to his other chances during the week. We also get the data lowdown from Bow Echo's performance from Total Performance Data.

Royal Ascot 2026 is here, and In The Money Media has you covered for Day 2! Join PTF and UK punter Barry Faulkner as they break down the biggest races from Day 2 of the world-famous Royal Ascot meeting. From top-class Group 1 action to competitive handicaps, the duo analyzes the key contenders, pace scenarios, value plays, and wagering opportunities throughout the card. Day 2 features several races that are part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, offering coveted "Win and You're In" (WAYI) berths to the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Find out which runners could punch their ticket to the Breeders' Cup and which horses are poised to make a major impact on the international racing scene. Whether you're betting the card, following the sport's biggest stars, or looking ahead to the Breeders' Cup, this preview delivers the insight you need before the gates open at Royal Ascot.

Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly to discuss Royal Ascot racing coming up this week. He also discusses racing from Churchill Downs and talks about horses dropping in class. 

Nick is joined on the eve of Royal Ascot by The Mirror's David Yates, and Nick at length speaks to the King and Queen's racing manager John Warren about the chances of a Royal winner this week. Michael Mulvany looks forward to his two 2-year-olds in the Coventry tomorrow before Adam Mills previews the St James's Palace, Prince of Wales's and Gold Cup at Ascot whilst Harry Eustace shares whether he believes Docklands can go back-to-back in the Queen Anne. Finally, Henri Bozo discusses Diamond Necklace's victory in the Prix de Diane yesterday, a race that was missing from Monceaux's CV.

Royal Ascot 2026 is here, and In The Money Media has you covered for Opening Day!Join PTF and UK racing expert Callum Helliwell as they break down the biggest races from Day 1 of the world-famous Royal Ascot meeting. From top-class Group 1 action to competitive handicaps, the duo analyzes the key contenders, pace scenarios, value plays, and wagering opportunities throughout the card.Opening Day features several races that are part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, offering coveted "Win and You're In" (WAYI) berths to the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Find out which runners could punch their ticket to the Breeders' Cup and which horses are poised to make a major impact on the international racing scene.Whether you're betting the card, following the sport's biggest stars, or looking ahead to the Breeders' Cup, this preview delivers the insight you need before the gates open at Royal Ascot.

Coming to you from Newsells Park Stud, in association with Fitzdares, Nick is joined by a power packed panel consisting of John Gosden, George Boughey, Roger Varian, Richard Brown & Charlie Fellowes. The panel run through all their key runners over the fives days and offer plenty of tips and each-way bets along the way. Who knew you could get ski goggles for horses... turns out Trawlerman will be showing his off in the Gold Cup prelims, this is a Royal Ascot preview not to be missed!

Tom in for Nick and joined at first by trainer William Haggas who sends Lilt to the Prix de Diane this weekend. William talks of her chance and also looks ahead to his big guns next week at Royal Ascot. Rishi Persad is the main guest today and he likes Lilt's chances this weekend. He tells us why before picking out his Ascot highlights. We hear from Billy Loughnane who rides favourite Bow Echo in the St James's Palace Stakes and Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels is along to tell us likely conditions come Tuesday afternoon. Bill Dwan of Castlebridge Consignment reflects on the Derby having sold Christmas Day at Tattersalls October Book 1 before we head back to Alistair Cohen in South Africa who tells us of record breaking rider S'manga Khumalo receiving a hefty ban for race-fixing. Plus Eva O'Neill checks back in from Goffs Arkle Sale.

Kicking off today's show, Nick speaks to Haycock's Clerk of the Course Dan Cooper who announces they have been forced to farm out their next four fixtures, as a result of the the findings from their investigation into the recent hole found on the outer track. We've got our Royal Ascot bulletin with Will Aitkenhead which includes some of the latest running plans for the Ballydoyle battalion. Harry Charlton runs us through his team for Royal Ascot and also touches on his link up with jockey Lewis Edmunds. Shark Hanlon is along to discuss potentially getting licensed in UK. Alistair Cohen has an update from South Africa before counting with the the international theme and getting the latest from Hong Kong with JA McGrath. Finally, Eva O'Neill, in situ at the Goffs Arkle Sale, catches up with Dave Futter who confirms the Goffs Yorton Sale will take place again in 2026.

Nick is joined this morning by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to look again at the decision by the stewards at Epsom to declare Benvenuto Cellini a non-runner whilst Jason Tan, based in New Zealand explains why he believes we're behind the times in the UK with this rule having not been in place sooner. Ahead of the Prix de Diane this weekend, Nick catches up with David Menuisier, who's hoping Inis Mor can go close and Lee and Nick spin through the likely key contenders. Will Aitkenhead has the latest Royal Ascot update before Richard Langley, head groundsman at Brighton joins the show to discuss his attempt to break a world record, which would be a remarkable feat. Dan Barber is back again to look back on a handicapping performance from Epsom that could put this horse right up there in the big leagues and his trainer Roger Varian shares where we might see him next. Finally Greg Carpenter of the HKJC shares his delight at Ka Ying Rising receiving a rating of 130, putting him to the top of the tree and Oli Bell is at the GOFFS Arkle Sale catching up with Willie Mullins.