Podcasts about Sandown

It was a weekend that delivered classic storylines, Group 1 shocks, and form lines that matter. Emmet Kennedy and Adam Mills return with high-octane analysis and betting insight after Coolmore beat Godolphin again in the Coral-Eclipse.

The thrilling Coral-Eclipse, a champion jockey in court and British racing's latest showdown with government all come under the microscope in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and James Stevens analyse how Delacroix stole Sandown's premier Flat race from hot favourite Ombudsman before considering what the future might hold for Aidan O'Brien's latest Eclipse hero. The panel also reflects on the future of Oisin Murphy after one of the sport's most talented but controversial figures pleaded guilty to drink driving in a court appearance that ended with him being fined £70,000 and banned from driving. Murphy's offence has caused problems for British racing's governing body but the BHA faces an even starker dilemma in its efforts to persuade government against a tax-raising measure that could cost the sport upwards of £66 million. In a packed programme, Lee, Peter and James debate that and other stories, including Kia Joorabchian's latest personnel change at Amo Racing.

Ahead of the Coral Eclipse at Sandown this weekend, Charlotte Greenway bring you the interviews from the podcast this week with connections including Thady Gosden on favourite Ombudsman, Pierre YB on his main rival Sosie and Shane Foley on outsider Hotazhell. Orlando Meyrick also has a betting up from the Fitzdares office. Jack Channon has an outsider on the card who he think is much better than her mark and is stepping up to Group company for the first time. Then further afield, Pierre YB has the latest on the two Wertheimer Brother runners in the Prix Jean Prat whilst Harry Charlton has Cosmic Year in the race and looks at whether this seven furlong trip can bring out the best in his charge.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the biggest stories in racing today. They begin with a review of the Oisin Murphy case, heard at Reading Magistrates Court yesterday. They also ask whether the BHA has some questions to answer over licensing and conditions. Also on today's show, Wertheimer Bros. Racing Manager P-Y Bureau on Sosie's Eclipse bid, plus trainers Harry Charlton (seeking Group One glory with Cosmic Year) and William Knight, who fields two popular old timers at Sandown this weekend.

Final Furlong Podcast – Coral-Eclipse Day Betting Preview: Coolmore vs Godolphin, 18/1 Nap + Group Race Plays Superpowers collide at Sandown as Coolmore and Godolphin go head-to-head in the 2025 Coral-Eclipse, and the Final Furlong team is here to break down every angle — with bold takes, market movers, and value plays across Saturday's big ITV races from Sandown and Haydock.

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.

In a special 1300th episode of the Daily Podcast, Nick walks the track at Sandown to celebrate 150 years of the racecourse and 50 years of the Coral sponsorship of this weekend's feature race, the Eclipse. Nick talks to Clerk Andrew Cooper, Marketing Manager Lewis Donnovan, and Coral's Simon Clare. Mirror journalist David Yates joins the show to look ahead to the big race, together with Ed Walker, trainer of Eclipse hopeful Almaqam. Plus, reflections on the Irish Derby, and the debate surrounding it, a look back at the Grand Prix de Saint Cloud, and a moving tribute to Barry Hills from his son Richard. As another giant of the sport, D. Wayne Lukas, leaves us, we hear from Jerry Bailey and Steve Kornacki about his life and legacy.

400: Faith Kipyegon Breaking4 | Ostrava Golden Spike | Sandown Relays  This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount.   Brad makes a call on pacing as he manages himself. Julian does his own lactate testing ahead of pacing Gold Coast. Brady recaps his experience at the Breaking4 event in Paris, France.   This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.   Faith Kipyegon's attempt to break the four minute mile at the Nike Breaking4 event in the Stade Charlety in Paris, France has resulted in 4:06.42, an unofficial world record. https://runnerstribe.com/len-johnson-articles/when-too-much-help-is-well-just-too-much-help-a-column-by-len-johnson/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLN5ytleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFzdTVPVVYyY2s4ZHZlckFvAR75-T9TQiGvRwxnQdRLs-U3xkVqY65G4d2zqgnnToh07at9XEB1NcdpeG5KMA_aem_GQpPE-QF0C3AQHgkYT3Dww    Cam Myers became #3 on the Australian all time list running 3:29.80 to come fourth in the 1500m at Ostrava Golden Spike in Czech Republic, while Jude Thomas ran 3:32.07. Peter Bol won the 800m in 1:43.80. Results via World Athletics https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/cam-myers-breaks-330-barrier-becomes-world-u20-no-4-all-time/    Western Athletics maintained their winning streak taking out the Sandown Relays in the Men's Premier Division of Athletics Victoria XCR, ahead of Bendigo Region and Ballarat. Ed Marks for Glenhuntly ran a course record despite a hesitant start clocking a 17:20. Sandringham came from behind to win over Box Hill and Geelong, with Donve Vilijen from Box Hill the fastest leg of the day in 20:57. AthsVic Results Hub   Sydney Marathon announced their Elite Female Fields, featuring Sifan Hassan and Brigid Kosgei as headliners. Featured Australians include Jess Stenson, Lisa Weightman and Leanne Pompeani. This has in turn allowed Sarah Klein to formally be in the team for Tokyo. https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/historic-elite-female-field-set-to-descend-on-iconic-tcs-sydney-marathon-course-in-2025/  Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   Moose goes on the Loose when his life and career experience still isn't “research” for a customer, while the Whispers gives a weekly Seth O'Donnell update.   This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week's listener question asks for the origin story between the three hosts. Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

In a special 1300th episode of the Daily Podcast, Nick walks the track at Sandown to celebrate 150 years of the racecourse and 50 years of the Coral sponsorship of this weekend's feature race, the Eclipse. Nick talks to Clerk Andrew Cooper, Marketing Manager Lewis Donnovan, and Coral's Simon Clare. Mirror journalist David Yates joins the show to look ahead to the big race, together with Ed Walker, trainer of Eclipse hopeful Almaqam. Plus, reflections on the Irish Derby, and the debate surrounding it, a look back at the Grand Prix de Saint Cloud, and a moving tribute to Barry Hills from his son Richard. As another giant of the sport, D. Wayne Lukas, leaves us, we hear from Jerry Bailey and Steve Kornacki about his life and legacy.

In response to Queen Victoria's love of Osborne House, railways were built that ran from Cowes to Newport and from Ryde to Ventnor. As if to underline the significance of the project, two rival companies, the LSWR and LBSC, collaborated to create a train network that was soon hailed as a triumph of public service over profitability and that ran from Ryde to Ventnor, Freshwater to Newport, Cowes to Ryde via Newport, Newport to Sandown and Merstone to Ventnor. All of this happened in 1860: Railways on the Isle of Wight by Mike Hutton from All-Aboard Games.Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/06/28/1860-railways-on-the-isle-of-wight-digital-eyes/Useful Links1860: Railways on the Isle of Wight: https://all-aboardgames.com/products/international-1860-railways-on-the-isle-of-wightRulebook: https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/238952/third-edition-rulesRules video: https://youtu.be/tb8DpmU0JrE?si=0gUdS68QBy_AOmJQAll-Aboard Games: https://all-aboardgames.com/BGG listing: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12750/1860-railways-on-the-isle-of-wight18xx.games: https://18xx.games/MusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠)Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2025 BBCMusic I Use: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: CILZ3MAE6USRDRHRSupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin by discussing the charging of Oisin Murphy with drink driving offences. Also on today's show, Richard Kingscote talks about his move to Hong Kong, announced by the club today, while Ado McGuinness looks forward to his runners at Newcastle and The Curragh. Nick and Matt preview all the best action this weekend, including Matt's strong view on the Irish Derby. Meanwhile, Sandown's Sarah Drabwell joins the show to talk about 150 years of the racecourse ahead of the Coral Eclipse.

Tune in as we bring you the tale of the Sandown Clown. In this episode we are taking a look at a strange case from the UK in 1973 known as the Sandown Clown, first getting into some strange UFO sightings before hearing the tale as reported to the British UFO Research Association. We'll then discuss some theories as to just what the hell could have been lurking in Sandown back in 1973. Alien? Robot? Ghost? Or just a run of the mill creepy clown? All this and more in today's episode! BUFORA Journal containing the original tale: https://ia601009.us.archive.org/21/items/BUFORA_Journal_Volume_06_No_05_JanFeb_1978/BUFORA_Journal_Volume_06_No_05_JanFeb_1978.pdf Music Credit: Erin Morton - Creep (Radiohead Cover)

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (14th June 2025) is in Downpatrick. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Bath, Sandown, Chester, York, Hexham, Uttoxeter and Leicester. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

The calm before the Ascot storm. Our final podcast before next week. Podcast debutant Andrew Blair White joins host Tom Stanley and Donn McClean to preview ITV Racing from York, Sandown and Chester. Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware

With Royal Ascot looming large, Ruby and Rory take us through this weekend's ITV Racing card!   Want to win tickets to the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh? Leave a comment on Spotify to enter! T&Cs: Must be 18+ to enter. One comment = one entry. One entry per person. Deadline for entry is 11.59pm Saturday 14th June. PP decision is final.   Subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@paddypowerhorseracing   It's Weekend Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"...   18+ GambleAware

Despite Royal Ascot being just days away, the SBK Betting Podcast crew are back with a preview of the weekend's action. Sandown and York are the two feature courses on this week's mini-podcast with a Royal Ascot special to come - you won't want to miss this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his best bets for the Sandown program

A huge climax to the Queensland carnival at Eagle Farm, the Winter Cup at Rosehill, Saturday racing at Sandown and Murray Bridge, the Kiwi specials, Lazy Lobsters and more. But not much more.

Huge weekend of racing ahead in Brisbane, with clear skies forecast for Queensland's Premier Raceday. It's a stacked card with plenty of angles and shaping to be a cracking day. Sandown has a few intriguing runners, while Rosehill delivers a fairly standard off-season lineup.If you have a problem with gambling please visit gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1800 858 858 for free and confidential support.

This week, we revisit Sam the Sandown Clown. A strange...creature? person? We aren't sure. Allegedly, two kids come across a being in the marshes of the Isle of Wight who told them he was not the only one and he was not quite like us.Join the Patreon:  www.Patreon.com/Wednesdaystalk  Call Us:  773-599-3473  Email Us:  OnWednesdaysWeTalkWeird@gmail.com  Follow Tobias Wayland:  www.SingularFortean.com  Follow Ashley Hilt:  linktr.ee/itsasherz  Produced By: One of the Two children in this story. NateBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/on-wednesdays-we-talk-weird--5989318/support.

Lay pastor Adam Houston, from Island Pond Baptist Church, shares from Ezra 9-10 on the proper response to sin. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church from surrounding cities such as Chester, Sandown, Danville, Kingston, Fremont, Plaistow, Atkinson, Derry, Londonderry, Salem, and Haverhill. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love for you to come and visit!  The post Ezra 9-10 – The Proper Response To Sin appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

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.

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.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through all today's talking points from around the racing world. They begin by discussing the likely impact of the change to the Windsor Castle Stakes, and hear from leading Breeze-Up consignor Con Marnane. Also today, trainer George Scott eagerly anticipates the return of stable star Bay City Roller at Sandown tomorrow, while Timeform's Dan Barber considers the legacy of Kyprios, Indian champion Surat Narredu shares his excitement at riding at Ascot's Shergar Cup fixture, and Redcar's Jonjo Sanderson defends his racecourse against accusations levelled by top rider Tom Marquand. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, while Field of Gold's breeder Honora Donworth is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through all today's talking points from around the racing world. They begin by discussing the likely impact of the change to the Windsor Castle Stakes, and hear from leading Breeze-Up consignor Con Marnane. Also today, trainer George Scott eagerly anticipates the return of stable star Bay City Roller at Sandown tomorrow, while Timeform's Dan Barber considers the legacy of Kyprios, Indian champion Surat Narredu shares his excitement at riding at Ascot's Shergar Cup fixture, and Redcar's Jonjo Sanderson defends his racecourse against accusations levelled by top rider Tom Marquand. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, while Field of Gold's breeder Honora Donworth is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a look at the key racing stories of the day. They lead with a final word from Charlie Fellowes on the failed appeal to restore She's Perfect as the Pouliches winner. Fellowes's obvious pain exacerbated by the critical drop in numbers that has befallen his stable this season. Also on today's show, as part of the build up to this weekend, Owen Burrows updates on returning star Anmaat, set for a seasonal debut in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, while Ed Walker agonises over whether to pitch Almaqam into the Prix d'Ispahan or next week's Brigadier Gerard at Sandown. Plus, IFAR Chair Dr Eliot Forbes on the recent conference in Kentucky, and Clare Kingston from Racing Welfare on the Charity races during Stable Staff week.

Come along for the tale of Sam The Alien Robot Ghost Clown. What was it? An interdimensional being? A ghost? Or nothing at all?!?!   You can find all of our wonderful links on the linktree: https://linktr.ee/allts   Sam the Sandown Ghost Clown is a bizarre and mysterious figure from one of the UK's strangest alleged paranormal encounters. The story originates from a report published in the 1970s in a British paranormal magazine called Bufora Journal, which is associated with the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). It is one of the most surreal accounts in British folklore and fringe paranormal lore.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a look at the key racing stories of the day. They lead with a final word from Charlie Fellowes on the failed appeal to restore She's Perfect as the Pouliches winner. Fellowes's obvious pain exacerbated by the critical drop in numbers that has befallen his stable this season. Also on today's show, as part of the build up to this weekend, Owen Burrows updates on returning star Anmaat, set for a seasonal debut in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, while Ed Walker agonises over whether to pitch Almaqam into the Prix d'Ispahan or next week's Brigadier Gerard at Sandown. Plus, IFAR Chair Dr Eliot Forbes on the recent conference in Kentucky, and Clare Kingston from Racing Welfare on the Charity races during Stable Staff week.

Dr. Paul Kim is the guest speaker on Mother's Day about the vow of a praying mother from 1 Samuel 1:26-28. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church from surrounding cities such as Chester, Sandown, Danville, Kingston, Fremont, Plaistow, Atkinson, Derry, Londonderry, Salem, and Haverhill. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love for you to come and visit!  The post 1 Samuel 1:26-28 – The Vow Of A Praying Mother appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

This week the LOS cameras went on tour. With the HKJC staging one of their premier meetings, the FWD Champions Day. They invited us over to reflect on their meeting & chat global racing with some of HK based connections. Nick was joined in our Paddock-side studio by LOS regular Graham Cunningham, David Eustace, Karis Teetan, Angus Chung & HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. Tom Stanley also joined us to reflect on all the action from the Climax to the Jumps season at Sandown.

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.

We're tackling a particularly weird case today while Mark takes a much deserved vacation. Seth, Heather and guest host Aaron dive into the 1973 case of Sam the Sandown Clown, one of the most bizarre monsters... well, ever.  Email - Monsteropolis@smalltownmonsters.com   SHOW NOTES: BUFORA Journal Report - 1978 Monsteropolis Sam the Sandown Space Ghost Clown   INTRO   We told you Seth was coming back. Ha! But there's a catch! Mark is on vacation. I know, total rip off. I'm sorry. Some other guy is here to fill the mic.    Announcements? Ohio Bigfoot Conference Dawn of The Dogman is filmed! Thank you Backers. Ogopogo Discount code - 10% off the book, movie or cup until 5/15. No mail this week   Today we're talking about a case that is usually discussed in UFO circles, but we've picked it because it has a very, very weird monster. And really, the incident itself doesn't have any ACTUAL UFO sightings - just some nearby ones that add to the mystery. Get ready.    We're going to the UK today. All the way, all the way over there.    It's May 1973, Tuesday at around 4 PM, the Isle of Wite, near Lake Common, adjacent to the town of Sandown. Two wee children, around age seven. Their names have not been publicly disclosed apparently, even all these darn years later. Can't say I blame them though, and you're about to find out why. They are usually referred to in retellings as “Fay” and “Unnamed boy”   SUDDENLY, they heard a HORRIBLE WAILING NOISE which they described as sounding like an ambulance. Being wee curious children they investigated, following the sound into the woods. Why's there an ambulance in the woods? That's a good question. There's not.    The wee children found themselves near a little bridge running over a little stream, very idyllic except for the wailing, when SUDDENLY A WEIRD GUY WAS THERE.    About seven feet tall and dressed like a clown. Triangle shaped eyes. Three toes and three fingers. Appeared to be made of WOOD. Like, wooden planks for arms. Also wooden antennae poking out from either side of it's head. Red hair that fell to the forehead, and circular marks on his cheeks, even a little bob on top of the hat.     And when we say “dressed like a clown” we're talking green tunic, white breeches, conical yellow yat. Like something straight out of Rankin & Bass, but like, wrong. Also, seven feet tall. You know what? Here's a picture.   I just love this dude so much   He kind of trips and splashes in the water, and he's holding this book. Like a regular book. And he drops the thing, right in the water, sort of playing out this whole cartoonish thing, like you hear the music from the animated movie based on this in your head and it's like “womp WOMP womp WOMP womp womp WOMP WOMP wompy wompy WOMP WOMP WOMP”   Then it picks up the book, jumps up on the riverbank and starts like, DANCING AROUND like it's on the moon or something, lifting it's legs up super high, doing a fancy jig I guess. THEN it turned and ran off towards a small metal hut, which had apparently been there the whole time, and dashed inside.    What? This isn't normal? Seems very normal to me.    And the kids are scared, I mean, you know, they're not having a great time. This isn't what they signed up for. But then the tall weird dude comes back, and he's holding a microphone, and the wailing sound picks back up and the kids are like, nah dude, and they book it.    But then the wailing sound stops, and the weird clown man TALKED. “Hello. Are you still there?”   And the kids can hear him, even though he's “fifty meters” away. Did I mention the microphone? He's talking into the microphone. So they stop and turn back and clown brother takes the book back out, the one he dropped earlier. He scribbled a bunch of stuff in the book and showed it to the kids, but was apparently just a bunch of random words out of order. Then he starts pointing, one word at time, repeating the same sequence over and over again. And the message said,   “I AM ALL COLORS SAM. HELLO AND I AM ALL COLORS SAM.”   Would anyone like to play the part of “kids” for this sequence, I'm down to play Clown, I can also just make scifi noises in the background if you guys wanna do it   KIDS - “Are you a man” CLOWN - “No” KIDS - “Are you human” CLOWN - “No” KIDS - “Are you a ghost” CLOWN - “Not really, but I am in an odd sort of way” KIDS - “What are you” CLOWN - “You know”   Sam also explained that there are others like him on earth, but that they fear human beings. He stated that if he were attacked by humans, he wouldn't fight back.    This is around when they realized the creature could talk without the microphone, but the voice was distorted and the lips didn't really move, like someone trying to use a ventriloquist dummy.   Then he just turns around and walks towards the hut, and invites the kids to follow him inside.    Alright like we're all parents, so obviously there are some concerns here. It's not looking good. And it's gonna get weirder but not like, in a bad way, so, it's cool. It's cool.    I've been playing a lot of Stardew Valley lately and this is sending me   They crawled through this little hole in the side of the hut. It was two-storied on the inside, and had blue-green walls covered in dials or knobs.   Then Sam pulled out a berry, stuck it in his ear, and the kids saw it roll around behind his eyes. Then it popped up in his mouth I guess, like a reverse nutcracker or something, and then he just eats the berry like normal. Like that's just a normal thing to do.    They hang out with Sam for a little while, just, chatting about space stuff I guess? And after thirty minutes or so they bounced, headed home, play time is over, okie dokie.    The kids keep it largely to themselves, except apparently ran up to the first adult they saw on the way home and said they'd seen a ghost. The unnamed bystander didn't believe them. Stupid idiot. Three weeks later the girl lets it slip to her dad. The report refers to dad as “Mr. Y” to protect his anonymity.    Mr. Y didn't take the story seriously, until his daughter continued to insist that it was an actual event, apparently becoming upset when he didn't believe her. Then he starts to question like you and I probably would, “Wait, what if something bad happened and this is just like the child version of it”   So he goes and asks the other boy about it, and after some prodding Unnamed Boy tells pretty much the exact same story that Mr. Y's daughter did. Uh oh, two witnesses.    Now obviously the kids could have come up with this whole thing on their own. I used to have an imaginary friend that was a giant donut.    But Mr. Y starts taking it more seriously, and contacts BUFORA - The British UFO Research Association. Brilliant name. Blows MUFON out of the water. Our information today comes straight from that report.     But here's another fun fact - Mr. Y had his own UFO sighting in October of 1970 and March of 1972, so as he's hearing this story from his daughter, he's coming off of two really bizarre encounters of his own. Obviously already asking himself what's out there, what's going on, etc. The report specifically states that Mr. Y never disclosed his own experiences to his daughter. I mean, later probably, but not while she was a kid and not during this encounter.    He described a large ring of “seven or more spheres” hovering over a river with no apparent purpose. He had eyes on it for several minutes, and other witnesses passed and remarked on it while it was visible. It moved over trees and between some buildings.    During his second encounter he saw two glowing yellow orbs beneath the surface of the water on Compton Bay, which he was overlooking from a cliff face. It was between 9-10 PM.  In the the BUFORA article Mr. Y is quoted thusly, Sam. This is Sam. Sam the Sandown Space Ghost Clown.    What do you guys think?   I've always felt like maybe this guy is a really bad intergalactic salesperson. The vague answers, flashing fancy goods, obviously really nervous. Like he's here to sell space toys to kids and he just can't hack it, so he gives up half way through the pitch and just invites them in for berries. He's already waving around a sketch book and a karaoke machine. He's clearly conjuring Christmas Elf with this disguise.  Speaking of Rankin and Bass, and bear with me here, because we're gonna go skeptical for a second - the first Rankin and Bass movie to screen in the UK was Willy McBean and His Magic Machine in 1965. Rankin and Bass's Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer premiered in the US in 1964, and while I wasn't able to find a UK release date, we can assume it would have been relatively soon. Maybe before 1973, even. The film features an elf named Hermey who wears your traditional elf garb, not dissimilar to Sam's. Also present is a living snowman voiced by Burl Ives… named Sam. And of course Bumble the Yeti.  I'm NOT saying the kids probably saw this movie and dreamed up some scenario and stuck with it just because that's what kids do sometimes, I'm not saying that at all, but I also kind of am saying that, because ultimately that's the most PROBABLE explanation. Even if they hadn't watched these particular films. One point that's often mentioned is the amount of detail the kids gave when describing the hut and the creature, leading people to assume they couldn't have made it up, but dude? Dude. Kids be mad smart. They can imagine all kinds of stuff and have memories like bear traps when they're interested in something. You ever talk to a nine year old about Pokemon? And also, this was before Pokemon - there wasn't as much entertainment in those days. Dang I feel like I just ruined it. On the other hand, the previous statement is just a theory, and is based on assumptions. There's no direct line that ties the Sam incident to the Rankin & Bass films, or ANY films for that matter.  The more fun, bizarre theory is that this was some kind of space creature or interdimensional interloper, and that it was attempting to disguise itself as a human, and failing. Maybe it wanted to practice blending in, and figured a couple of kids were a great place to start. If they freak out they're a lot smaller than you, and nobody is likely to believe them anyway. The fact that Mr. Y got the same story two times from two different kids helps, as does the fact that he had his own UFO sightings in the same area. Then again, we could flip that and say that Mr. Y wasn't able to remain completely objective due to his own experiences.  WE will simply probably never know what really happened in 1973. Since, as far as we know, the witnesses have remained anonymous, and for all we know may not be with us anymore (fair chance Fay and Unnamed Boy are still around but that's just a guess based on how old they'd be today), this one will likely remain an obscure and incredibly entertaining mystery.   

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at all the news from the racing world. They begin with a quick spin through Willie Mullins's declarations for Sandown on Saturday, and are joined by Joe Chambers to discuss the appearance of Gaelic Warrior and the non-appearance of Lossiemouth. Also on today's show, Joseph O'Brien talks Scorthy Champ, Banbridge and much more, while trainer Christophe Ferland has a bulletin on last year's Arc runner up Aventure, who reappears at Longchamp this weekend. In Hong Kong, Nick catches up with trainers David Hayes (Ka Ying Rising plus his sons' Mr Brightside) and Adrian Bott (co-trainer Royal Patronage) ahead of FWD Champions' Day, while Ben is along with this week's Point to Point slot.

Matt Tombs, Charlie Poste and Dan Overall join host Tom Stanley to preview Sandown's Jumps Finale on Saturday. Subscribe for free to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3TpGzk1 Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware

This week Charlotte Greenway mixes both codes and kicks off with the action from Sandown this weekend as we hear from Nicky Henderson , who runs Jonbon and Lucky Place whilst he also has news of Constitution Hill's participation in Ireland next week. Joe Chambers looks at Rich and Susannah Ricci's runners at Sandown & why Willie Mullins's owners are so keen and willing to support his title bid. Then Joseaph O'Brien looks ahead to his Punchestown runners and also Al Riffa who is in action in France this weekend in the Prix Ganay. Also in the Ganay is Wathnan Racing's Map of Stars and racing manager Richard Brown has news on him whilst Christophe Ferland looks forward to the return of Arc second Aventure on the Longchamp card this weekend. Finally, over the Hong Kong where Nick is in situ as he catches up with trainers David Hayes (Kah Ying Rising) & Adrian Bott (Mr Brightside & Royal Patronage) on their respective runners.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan (26th April 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Sandown, Haydock, Leicester, Ripon, Doncaster and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

It all comes down to Saturday at Sandown for the UK Trainers' Championship between Wille Mullins and Dan Skelton! Watch the Punchestown Rewind with Patrick Mullins here: https://youtu.be/zEeKMwH_Xms It's Saturday Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | gambleaware.org

The National Hunt season ends in style — and we're all over it. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills and George Gorman to preview a blockbuster final day at Sandown, where Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton go head-to-head for the British Trainers' Championship in a finale packed with drama, storylines… and betting angles. We've got a 10/1 NAP in the opener, a select hurdle standout at 13/2, and a 6/1 play in the Celebration Chase that Adam and Emmet are bullish on — but it's a 20/1 shot that George and Adam love (and Emmet just can't believe they fancy). And in the big one — the Bet365 Gold Cup — all three lock horns for a proper tricast shootout, including bold each-way darts at 20/1 and 33/1. Expect sharp takes, passionate debate, and big-priced plays to end the jumps season with a bang.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at all the news from the racing world. They begin with a quick spin through Willie Mullins's declarations for Sandown on Saturday, and are joined by Joe Chambers to discuss the appearance of Gaelic Warrior and the non-appearance of Lossiemouth. Also on today's show, Joseph O'Brien talks Scorthy Champ, Banbridge and much more, while trainer Christophe Ferland has a bulletin on last year's Arc runner up Aventure, who reappears at Longchamp this weekend. In Hong Kong, Nick catches up with trainers David Hayes (Ka Ying Rising plus his sons' Mr Brightside) and Adrian Bott (co-trainer Royal Patronage) ahead of FWD Champions' Day, while Ben is along with this week's Point to Point slot.

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. 

We're kicking off the weekend in Sandown and Perth, with Ruby and Rory on hand to pick some winners!   Watch the Punchestown Rewind with Patrick Mullins here: https://youtu.be/zEeKMwH_Xms   It's Friday Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"...    18+ | gambleaware.org

In the last of our weekly racing podcasts the team look ahead to the finale of the jumps season at Sandown and pick out their moments of the jumps season

Nick is joined by David Yates of the Mirror to bring you all the latest from around the racing world. Today's guests include Nicky Henderson, who gives news of Constitution Hill plus reflections on the horse's extraordinary popularity at the Lambourn Open Day and his thoughts on the trainers' championship. Also today, Harry Cobden on riding for Willie Mullins and his hopes for more such opportunities at Punchestown and beyond. Meanwhile, Wathnan's Richard Brown looks forward to Map of Stars, Damysus and Haatem this week, but warns that James Doyle may be off games for 3-4 weeks following a collarbone injury at Chelmsford on Friday. Plus, Tamfana's owner Eamon O'Connor discusses her return to action at Sandown this week.

Another week, another big winner for Harry Cobden, trained by Willie Mullins! Plenty of speculation lately about Harry riding more for Willie, so hear all about it, From The Horse's Mouth... 18+ GambleAware

Nick is joined by David Yates of the Mirror to bring you all the latest from around the racing world. Today's guests include Nicky Henderson, who gives news of Constitution Hill plus reflections on the horse's extraordinary popularity at the Lambourn Open Day and his thoughts on the trainers' championship. Also today, Harry Cobden on riding for Willie Mullins and his hopes for more such opportunities at Punchestown and beyond. Meanwhile, Wathnan's Richard Brown looks forward to Map of Stars, Damysus and Haatem this week, but warns that James Doyle may be off games for 3-4 weeks following a collarbone injury at Chelmsford on Friday. Plus, Tamfana's owner Eamon O'Connor discusses her return to action at Sandown this week.

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.

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills and Alan Johns to unpack a dramatic week in racing — from Willie Mullins rewriting history with a Scottish Grand National win to the sport facing uncomfortable truths behind the scenes.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to canter through the day's racing news with an eye firmly on the Dublin Racing Festival. Double Green retained rider JJ Slevin joins the show outside El Fabiolo's stable at Closutton, from where he issues a positive bulletin ahead of the horse's return this weekend. He also discusses his other key ride Impaire et Passe, while David Manasseh - owner of that horse's key rival Ballyburn - takes time out from the football transfer window to share his feeling's about an even more important sporting occasion. Barry Connell - owner/trainer of Marine Nationale - considers the likelihood of felling the Mullins big two, while Ben Pauling drops in with an update on The Jukebox Man's surgery and Handstands' bid to win the Scilly Isles at Sandown.

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