S1 Ep205: Will Cheltenham be better for the changes? | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Sweeping changes to the Cheltenham Festival, a lack of change in British racing politics and top-class action on the track are all on the table in this week's edition. Lee Mottershead, David Jennings and Peter Scargill kick things off by examining the full raft of changes made to the festival. Next up we dig deep into the Racing Post's special report on the problems in British racing's govern...
52m Sep 30, 2024
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S1 Ep204: Newmarket, Haydock and Curragh Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newmarket, Haydock and the Curragh this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel looks at a brilliant card at Newmarket. The two-year-olds are centre stage at Flat racing HQ this weekend, with the Cheveley Park and Middle Park being the feature Group 1’s. The panel also try to solve the pu...
1hr 3m Sep 26, 2024
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S1 Ep203: Cheltenham takes axe to festival Grade 1 | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
The axing of a Grade 1 race at the Cheltenham Festival, the world's most famous Flat horse and more ominous news about the black market are the topics debated in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, David Jennings and James Stevens start the show by following up Peter Scargill's scoop that revealed Jockey Club plans to turn the festival's Turners Novices' Chase and Glenfarcl...
42m Sep 23, 2024
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S1 Ep202: Ayr and Newbury Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, David Jennings and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Ayr and Newbury this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel looks at the Ayr Gold Cup. With the betting 17-2 the field, it shows just how difficult of a puzzle this sprint handicap is. David Jennings thinks he may have found the winner, though. We Take a look at the four ITV race...
1hr 7m Sep 19, 2024
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S1 Ep201: Who wins the Arc? | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Join James Stevens, Jonathan Harding and Scott Burton to discuss the week's big talking points. The panel dissect a stellar weekend of Flat racing including the St Leger, Economics in the Irish Champion Stakes and the various Arc clues on Saturday and Sunday. Scott leads the tributes to legendary trainer Sir Michael Stoute who will retire at the end of the season, and recalls his great days i...
48m Sep 16, 2024
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S1 Ep200: Doncaster, Chester & Leopardstown Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
David Jennings is joined by Keith Melrose, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Doncaster, Chester and Leopardstown this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at a brilliant card from Doncaster, where the St Leger, the final classic of the season, is the highlight. We then take a look at Chester’s two ITV races followed by the Irish Champion Stakes...
48m Sep 12, 2024
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S1 Ep198: Sensible or sacrilege? French racing's latest debate | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
The suspension of a top trainer, an important decision about Europe's greatest Flat race and a bizarre French Group 1 are the talking points in this week's edition of The Front Page. The programme begins with Jonathan Harding leading the discussion of a torrid day last week for Shark Hanlon, who was given a ten-month suspension by the IHRB having already found himself at the centre of a social...
46m Sep 09, 2024
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S1 Ep199: Haydock, Ascot and Kempton Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
David Jennings is joined by Graeme Rodway, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Haydock, Ascot and Kempton this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at a brilliant card from Haydock with five races live on ITV, including the Group 1 Sprint Cup. Can Inisherin get his season back on track after a disappointing run in the July Cup last time out? We th...
1hr 5m Sep 05, 2024
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S1 Ep198: Checks, drugs and Constitution Hill | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
In this week's edition of the Front Page, panellists Tom Kerr, Chris Cook and James Stevens discuss: The Ed Dunlop cocaine case The future of the Racing League The launch of 'light touch' affordability checks And the return of Constitution Hill To get in touch with your experience of affordability checks, email editor@racingpost.com (mailto:editor@racingpost.com)
42m Sep 02, 2024
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S1 Ep197: Sandown, Beverley & Chester Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Sandown, Beverley and Chester this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at Sandown. The Atlanta Stakes sees Tamfana return back to a mile where she was last seen finishing fourth in this year's 1,000 Guineas. To close the ITV Racing card the two-year-olds take centre stage in the...
1hr 6m Aug 29, 2024
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S1 Ep196: Can City Of Troy conquer the Classic? | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
James Stevens is joined by Graeme Rodway and David Jennings to look at the big stories in horseracing in the last week. City Of Troy lit up the Ebor Festival at York last week and the panel discuss his chances of an ambitious Breeders' Cup Classic bid. David assesses Callum Shepherd's 18-day ban for failing to ride out a finish and James Doyle avoiding a ban in a similar incident. James take...
46m Aug 26, 2024
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S1 Ep195: York & Goodwood Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, James Stevens and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at York and Goodwood this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at five races from York. The feature is the Ebor, which is Europe’s richest handicap. A strong field go to post for this staying contest, and after a strong week already for the Coolmore team, can Queenstown justify...
56m Aug 22, 2024
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S1 Ep194: Race of the year at York? | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Join James Stevens, Chris Cook and Conor Fennelly to discuss the hot topics in horse racing? Conor looks at new plans for a race series in Ireland, which has prompted the threat of legal action from the likes of Willie Mullins It is a brilliant Ebor Festival at York this week and the panel discuss City Of Troy's chances at York James raises concerns over a new policy for syndicate members.
32m Aug 19, 2024
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S1 Ep193: Newbury, Ripon and Newmarket Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, Marc Hryhorskyj and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Newbury, Ripon and Newmarket this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at Newbury. York's Ebor festival may be on the horizon, but we have some top racing at Newbury, headlined by the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes. The race is full of classy seven-furlong specialists who all ...
44m Aug 15, 2024
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S1 Ep192: Another fixtures furore for British racing | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
British racing has some debates on a regular basis - one of them is our principal story in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and Liam Headd reflect on the publication of the 2025 fixtures list, which got plenty of people hot under the collar. Whoever succeeds Julie Harrington as BHA chief executive will lead the work on the 2026 fixture list. We look at the...
46m Aug 12, 2024
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S1 Ep191: Ascot, Haydock and Newmarket Preview| Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Ascot, Haydock and Newmarket this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at Ascot. The Shergar Cup has come round in the racing calendar once again as riders from far and wide head to Ascot for a unique team competition at the Berkshire track. Billy Loughnane has an excellen...
54m Aug 08, 2024
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S1 Ep190: Glorious Goodwood's high's and low's | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
On this edition of the Front Page, Tom Kerr, Scott Burton and Matt Rennie reflect on all the big stories from Glorious Goodwood, including Notable Speech's return to form in the Sussex, Big Evs equalling the score against Asfoora, Mick Appleby's extraordinary week and Kieran Shoemark's hunt for a Group 1 winner. Also on the agenda are quickfire segments on the ongoing media rights war between ...
54m Aug 05, 2024
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S1 Ep187: Farewell to the legendary Istabraq at 32 | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Problematic gambling surveys, King George shocks & a mighty farewell to a racing legend are all discussed in the newest edition of The Front Page. Bill Barber reviews the latest announcements on the problematic gambling survey for Great Britain, where will this leave Horse Racing betting in the coming months and years ahead? Next up, James Stevens reports on the passing of ISTABRAQ, a 14 time...
32m Jul 29, 2024
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S1 Ep189: GOODWOOD & GALWAY TOP 5 BETS | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast
Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings, Robbie Wilders and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for Glorious Goodwood and the Galway Festival.
55m Jul 29, 2024
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S1 Ep188: Ascot & York Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, James Stevens and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Ascot and York this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at Ascot. The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes is one of the highlights of the British Flat season. Auguste Rodin tops the market but with rivals such as Rebel’s Romance and Bluestocking this will be no e...
1hr 3m Jul 25, 2024
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S1 Ep187: Champions: Full Gallop | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
The first episode of Champions: Full Gallop, the second episode of Flutter versus Arena Racing Company and the third episode of British success in Ireland's 2024 Classics are up for debate in the latest edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead reviews the launch of ITV's new jump racing docuseries, assesses the wider response to the programme and examines the all-important early ratings. Ne...
39m Jul 22, 2024
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S1 Ep186: Newbury & Market Rasen Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Market Rasen and Newbury this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at the jumps card at Market Rasen. The Unibet Summer Plate Handicap Chase is one of the big summer jumps races in the calendar and this is a typically competitive renewal. Can the team solve the puzzle? Ne...
49m Jul 18, 2024
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S1 Ep185: Is this racing's Drive To Survive? | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Vying for the Front Page this week are all the big stories from Newmarket - including William Buick's 100th top-tier win, weakness in the sprint division and the 2,000 Guineas favourite's latest step forward - alongside a discussion of the forthcoming ITV docuseries, Champions: Full Gallop, and new revelations about the impact of affordability checks on racing's finances. Our team for this wee...
36m Jul 15, 2024
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S1 Ep184: Newmarket, York and Ascot Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newmarket, York and Ascot this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at Newmarket. The big race is the Group 1 July Cup. The three-year-olds dominate the top of the betting and Inisherin will be bidding to back up his win in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot...
1hr 15m Jul 11, 2024
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S1 Ep183: City Of Troy wins but still disappoints | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
A general election, a dramatic skirmish and a hard-fought Sandown success are the topics up for debate in this week's edition of The Front Page. Richard Forristal kicks things off by examining City Of Troy's workmanlike triumph in the Coral-Eclipse. Most people seemed to be underwhelmed but Richard argues it would be wrong to be too downbeat about what we saw. Sir Keir Starmer enjoyed a much ...
41m Jul 08, 2024
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S1 Ep182: Sandown and Haydock Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Sandown and Haydock this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel analyse Saturday's card at Sandown. City Of Troy the headliner in the Coral-Eclipse and the panel are hoping to see something special from Aidan O'Brien's three-year-old. The second part of the show focuses on Haydock...
49m Jul 04, 2024
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S1 Ep181: A wake-up call for racing | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Last week the BHA revealed that betting on racing continues to decline, falling almost 6 per cent in the first quarter of 2024 to extend a rout extending back to 2022. Joined on the Front Page by Bill Barber and Jonathan Harding, Tom Kerr says the latest figures should be a wakeup call for racing and warns the sport's lack of leadership is hindering efforts to deal with the gathering crisis. T...
37m Jul 01, 2024
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S1 Ep180: Newcastle and Newmarket Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newcastle and Newmarket this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel analyse Saturday's card at Newcastle. Kinross is set to make his seasonal reappearance in the Group 3 Chipchase Stakes after he was withdrawn from the Jubilee at Royal Ascot last week with the ground against him. The...
1hr 3m Jun 27, 2024
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S1 Ep179: Royal Ascot 2024 review | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Royal Ascot is done and dusted for another year - but not on The Front Page. This week's edition is a comprehensive review and analysis of the world's most famous Flat festival. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and David Jennings assess the week's top performances and consider who were the week's big winners and losers among the sport's elite horses, jockeys, owners and trainers. Full of fresh pe...
57m Jun 24, 2024
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S1 Ep178: TOP 5 BETS AT ROYAL ASCOT 2024 | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Robbie Wilders and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for Royal Ascot 2024 Let us know in the comments who your best bet is for the Royal Ascot 2024.
44m Jun 17, 2024
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S1 Ep177: York, Sandown & Chester Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at York, Sandown and Chester this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at York. Relentless Voyager was an impressive winner at Epsom last time out, and the panel are keen on his chances in the Listed Race To The Ebor Grand Cup Stakes. The second part of the sho...
53m Jun 13, 2024
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S1 Ep176: What the exit of BHA chief means for racing | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Join us for a special edition of the Front Page following the news that BHA chief executive Julie Harrington will step down later this year, the latest in a series of top leaders to exit the sport. Was Harrington a success or failure in the role? What does her successor need to tackle? And who might fill the role?
15m Jun 12, 2024
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S1 Ep175: Royal Ascot countdown | The Front Page | Horse Racing News | Racing Post
We're talking all things Royal Ascot this week as Maddy Playle and Peter Scargill join Tom Kerr on the Front Page. Front and centre is the recent debate over whether Royal Ascot is losing its lustre for international runners unimpressed by its prize-money. The panel also discusses a remarkable pre-Ascot spending spree by a rising force in the sport, John Gosden's tough start to the season and ...
45m Jun 10, 2024
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S1 Ep174: Haydock & Beverley Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Robbie Wilders and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Haydock & Beverley this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at Haydock. There are four competitive looking races on the ITV card from Haydock, including the Lester Piggott Fillies' Stakes and John of Gaunt Stakes. Can the team solve these tricky puzzles? ...
41m Jun 06, 2024
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S1 Ep173: City Of Troy conquers the Derby - now for America?| The Front Page | Horse Racing News
Two Derbys, one Oaks and the latest showdown between racing and betting are the hot topics in this week's edition of The Front Page. City Of Troy went from woeful to wonderful on Saturday, in the process living up to everything Aidan O'Brien had said about last year's champion juvenile. Jonathan Harding looks back at his Epsom triumph and Eleziya's Oaks victory for Dermot Weld and the Aga Khan...
46m Jun 03, 2024
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S1 Ep172: Derby Day Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action on Derby day at Epsom this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel discuss the Derby in detail. Will City Of Troy bounce back to his best in the colt's Classic on Saturday? Graeme Rodway is keen to shy away from the top of the market and puts up a selection at 22/1. The second part of th...
1hr 1m May 30, 2024
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S1 Ep171: Excitement builds for Epsom | The Front Page | Horse Racing News
In this week’s edition of The Front Page, the team reflect on a remarkable weekend for British trainers at the Curragh and look ahead to this week’s Classics at Epsom. David Jennings delivers his verdict on Fallen Angel and Rosallion, while he also has his say on short-priced Derby favourite City Of Troy. Maddy Playle discusses the decision not to press ahead with Sunday evening meetings in B...
44m May 27, 2024
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S1 Ep170: Haydock, Goodwood, York & Curragh Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Haydock, Goodwood, York and the Curragh this weekend. In the first part of this Super Saturday show, the team look at the races from Haydock. Vandeek returns in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes. The form of his win from Deauville in the Prix Morny has worked out well, but do the panel think he is...
1hr 4m May 23, 2024
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S1 Ep169: Newbury and Newmarket Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, James Stevens and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newbury and Newmarket this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at Newbury. The Group 1 Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes is the big race on the card at the Berkshire track. Big Rock and Inspiral are the headline acts, but who will come out on top? The second part ...
58m May 16, 2024
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S1 Ep168: Have we seen the winners of the Derby and Oaks? | The Front Page | Horse Racing News
An exclusive story in Sunday's Racing Post headlines this week's The Front Page. Maddy Playle discusses how British racing is considering a radical new plan to monetize its top Flat events. The proposals involve racecourses ceding control of their most valuable assets to an international private equity or sovereign wealth fund. France correspondent Scott Burton casts his eye over the Derby an...
42m May 13, 2024
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S1 Ep167: Ascot, Lingfield & Haydock Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Matt Gardner, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Ascot, Haydock and Lingfield this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at Ascot. The Victoria Cup is the big handicap on the card with Mostabshir the current favourite, however Matt and Ed agree on one who could be a big challenger to the Gosden's horse. The...
51m May 09, 2024
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S1 Ep166: Better news in Britain on the gambling regulation front | The Front Page | Horse Racing News
Two gripping Classics, the last great spring jumps festival and huge developments for racing and punters in Britain and Ireland are the talking points in a bumper edition of The Front Page. Racing Post industry Bill Barber analyses the latest affordability checks news and stresses that many pitfalls lie ahead, while David Jennings paints a grim picture for Irish racing as an advertising ban be...
56m May 06, 2024
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S1 Ep165: Newmarket, Goodwood & Thirsk Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newmarket, Goodwood and Thirsk this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at Newmarket, headlined by the 2,000 Guineas. City of Troy is one of the most exciting horses we have seen in recent seasons, but could there be an upset on the cards on his big reappearanc...
59m May 02, 2024
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S1 Ep164: A brewing crisis at the Jockey Club | The Front Page | Horse Racing News
Joining the Front Page panel this week are Chris Cook, Lee Mottershead and host Tom Kerr. A packed show begins with reflections on the sad news of Shishkin's death at Seven Barrows, before the panel discusses Willie Mullins' momentous achievement of becoming the first Irish-based British trainers' title winner for 70 years and asks: will he do it again next year? Lee Mottershead tells us abou...
48m Apr 29, 2024
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S1 Ep163: Sandown, Leicester & Haydock Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
David Jennings is joined by Matt Gardner, Graeme Rodway and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Sandown, Leicester and Haydock this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel looks at the final day of the jumps season from Sandown which includes the Gold Cup and last years winner Kitty's Light is back to defend his crown. The second part of the show switches attention to the ...
45m Apr 25, 2024
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S1 Ep162: Where will Cheltenham Festival changes be made? | The Front Page | Horse Racing News
Imminent changes to the Cheltenham Festival race programme, the even more imminent crowning of Willie Mullins as British champion trainer and whetting the appetite for the year's first Classics - this week's edition of The Front Page is certainly not short of material. James Stevens digs deep into his midweek Cheltenham scoop as we try to predict how the 2025 festival will look following an ad...
46m Apr 22, 2024
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S1 Ep161: Ayr and Newbury Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
David Jennings is joined by Keith Melrose, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Ayr and Newbury this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel analyses Ayr's ITV card which will go a long way in deciding who wins the National Hunt Trainers' title with Mullins, Nicholls and Skelton all sending runners to the track. The second part of the show switches attention to...
51m Apr 18, 2024
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S1 Ep160: The Grand National - The story of 2024 | The Front Page | Horse Racing News
This week's edition of The Front Page is a Grand National special as Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and Maddy Playle combine for a comprehensive debrief of the sport's greatest race. As well as analysing I Am Maximus's runaway success, the team debates the strengths and weaknesses of this year's contest and assesses the Grand National's future in light of a renewal in which 21 horses finished...
50m Apr 15, 2024
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S1 Ep159: Grand National Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast sponsored by Unibet
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action on Grand National day at Aintree. In the first part of the show the panel focus on the big one, the Grand National. The team analyse the chance of the current favourite Corach Rambler, as well as some of the others towards the top of the market. They also provide their 1-2-3s for the National and...
58m Apr 11, 2024
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S1 Ep158: Breaking news: Jockey Club cuts prize-money after Cheltenham crowds fall
We lead with some breaking news on a packed show this week in which Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by West Country correspondent James Stevens and deputy Ireland editor David Jennings. Kicking us off is a breaking story about Jockey Club prize-money cuts following a fall in Cheltenham Festival attendance that compounded the impact of affordability checks on betting turnover. We look at ...
46m Apr 08, 2024
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