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  • Sep 23, 2024 · 42 min

    203: 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 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase into handicaps. Next up we look at City Of Troy's Southwell gallop, consider what it told us about his chance of winning the Breeders' Cup Classic and ask why some people seemed so annoyed the gallop even happened. Finally, the panel takes stock of alarming new numbers that suggest Britain's betting black market is even bigger than previously feared.

  • Sep 19, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

    202: 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 races from Newbury. A busy day on terrestrial TV sees the Group 3 Mill Reef take centre stage at the Berkshire track. The question is, who comes out on top? The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

  • Sep 16, 2024 · 47 min

    201: 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 including with Shergar. James looks at a controversial race involving a 28-day ban at Worcester.

  • Sep 12, 2024 · 48 min

    200: 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, in which the exciting Economics bids to prove the hype is justified in his first try at Group 1 level. The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

  • Sep 9, 2024 · 45 min

    198: 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 media storm. Lee Mottershead and Scott Burton then debate whether geldings should be permitted to run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after France-Galop revealed plans to consider the ban. The programme ends with a look at Saturday's Betfair Sprint Cup and the following afternoon's Prix du Moulin, in which Tribalist shocked a star-studded field by stealing the prize from the front.

  • Sep 5, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min

    199: 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 then take a look at two races from Ascot plus two from Kempton, where the Unibet September Stakes takes centre stage. Can Hamish win this race for a second time or will the improving Lion's Pride be too good for him? The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

  • Aug 29, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min

    197: 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 Group 3 Solario Stakes. Beverley and Chester are the points of call for ITV away from Sandown. The Listed Beverley Bullet is the big race, while on the Roodee we have the Chester Stakes. The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

  • Aug 26, 2024 · 45 min

    196: 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 takes a look at Peter Savill's latest plans to boost British racing.

  • Aug 22, 2024 · 55 min

    195: 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 his place at the top of the betting? The supporting card on ITV this weekend comes from Goodwood. The Celebration Mile is the big race on the South Downs on Saturday. This year's dominant miler Charyn finished third in this contest last year. Could there be another future star in this year's field? The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

  • Aug 19, 2024 · 31 min

    194: 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.

  • Aug 15, 2024 · 43 min

    193: 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 have claims. Ripon and Newmarket are the points of call for ITV away from Newbury. The unique Grey Horse Handicap takes place at Newmarket, while at Ripon we have the competitive Great St Wilfrid Handicap. The panel have some big prices across the cards. The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

  • Aug 12, 2024 · 46 min

    192: 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 job advertisement published last week and consider what sort of person might be appointed. Finally, we head to France for analysis of a mega merger and Charyn's runaway success in the Prix Jacques le Marois.

  • Aug 8, 2024 · 53 min

    191: 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 excellent book of rides, and Robbie Wilders thinks the young jockey could have a good meeting on his Shergar Cup debut. Haydock and Newmarket are the points of call for ITV away from the Shergar Cup. The Rose of Lancaster Stakes is the feature at Haydock. Group 1 winner Anmaat returns off a 439 day lay-off, but will he make a winning return after this break?

  • Aug 5, 2024 · 54 min

    190: 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 Flutter and Arc, the hunt for racing's new leadership and reflections on the Olympics from Scott, France Paris correspondent. Finally, ahead of a new Racing Post series looking at how different generations engage with racing, the panel - representing gen Z, millenials and gen X - discuss how viewing habits and behaviours have evolved and shifted, with profound consequences for racing and other sports.

  • Jul 29, 2024 · 31 min

    187: 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 Grade 1 winner who captured thousands of hearts in Britain & Ireland who passed at the ripe old age of 32. Will there ever be a horse quite like him? Finally, host Maddy Playle looks back at a cracking weekend of action at Ascot, culminating in the French domination of the King George, where GOLIATH took down his rivals in a shock result.

  • Jul 25, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min

    188: 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 easy task. Up at York the York Stakes is the feature on the card, along with a couple of competitive sprint handicaps. Is Passenger going to get the job done against last year's winner Alflaila and the unlucky loser from Royal Ascot King’s Gambit?

  • Jul 22, 2024 · 39 min

    187: 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. Next up, James Stevens reports on the second bout of hostilities between gambling giant Flutter and Arc, whose Chepstow meeting on Thursday was partly shunned by Flutter brands Sky Bet and Paddy Power. We then move on to the weekend's racing highlights, particularly You Got To Me's Irish Oaks triumph, before the team takes an early look at this Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes.

  • Jul 18, 2024 · 48 min

    186: 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? Newbury has four live races on ITV this weekend. The Steventon Stakes is one of the features on the card there with Shadwell horses Alyanaabi and Al Aasy prominent in the market. The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.