Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders and Richard Birch to preview the action from Newbury, Ripon and Newmarket this weekend. The panel begin by looking at the four races from Newbury including the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes. Chindit is the market leader after ante-post favourite Sacred was not declared. Will the panel be with the favourite or try and take him on? In the second part of the show, the team looks at the action at Newmarket and Ripon where competitive handicaps are the order of the da...
Aug 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 97
On today's show Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by Peter Scargill and James Stevens to chew over the latest big topics. James kicks things off by analysing the growing discontent among jockeys over the removal of racecourse saunas, which many riders argue is causing them to adopt unsafe methods to make weight. A bumper crowd at the Shergar Cup and some unusual proposals for innovation in racing come next - including discussion of a suggestion from Australia that jockeys should be mic'd up ...
Aug 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 96
David Jennings is joined by Johnny Pearson and James Stevens to preview the action from Ascot, Haydock & Newmarket this week. The panel begin by looking at the racing at Ascot, featuring the Shergar Cup card. Hear what the panel have to say as they give their best insights and predictions. Following this the team head to Haydock and Newmarket to discuss their favourites and who to avoid. To end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets from the weekend and NAPs for the week ahead....
Aug 11, 2023•40 min•Ep. 95
Join Lee Mottershead,Chris Cook, Tom Kerr and David Jennings to discuss all the big racing stories from the past week. Chris has strong views on British whip rules after Jim Crowley's 20-day ban for his King George win. David reviews the action at Goodwood and Galway, highlighting the latest incredible training feat by Willie Mullins and sparking a debate about whether Paddington will go for the Arc. Tom looks at the Gambling Commission's proposals for affordability checks and reveals why punter...
Aug 07, 2023•55 min•Ep. 94
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW Bruce Millington is joined by Graeme Rodway and David Jennings to preview the final day of Glorious Goodwood and the action at Newmarket. The panel begin by looking at four high-class races at Glorious Goodwood including the Coral Stewards' Cup. In part two, the team give their expert verdict on two competitive renewals at Newmarket. Before signing off, Graeme and David give their NAP fo...
Aug 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 93
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings, Graeme Rodway and Jamie Benson to preview the action from Goodwood and Galway this week. The panel begin by looking at the opening two days of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Will we see a Frankie Dettori flying dismount after the Goodwood Cup? Is Paddington a champion? Hear what the panel have to say in part one. In the second part of the show, the tea...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 92
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Bruce Millington is joined by Richard Birch, Tom Park and Jamie Benson to preview the action from the Ascot and York this weekend. The panel begin by looking at the card at Ascot headlined by a tremendous running of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes. ...
Jul 28, 2023•44 min•Ep. 91
Chris Cook and Maddy Playle join Racing Post editor Tom Kerr to discuss the biggest stories from the world of racing. We kick off the show by looking at the declining number of British trainers and explore what it means for competition in the sport and what can be done about the problem. The panel then chew over Savethelastdance's Irish Oaks win, look ahead to the King George and discuss the return of the Racing League, highlighting the desperate attendance figures logged by the event last year....
Jul 24, 2023•42 min•Ep. 90
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Bruce Millington is joined by Graeme Rodway and Jonathan Pearson to preview the action from the Curragh, Newbury and Market Rasen this weekend. The panel take aim at the Newbury card, which features some quality action. Al Aasy looks a warm order in the Steventon Stake...
Jul 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 89
Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by Jon Harding, James Stevens and the Meath maestro David Jennings for the latest edition of the Front Page. James chews over the last week's action, including Shaquille's wild run in the July Cup and superstar two-year-old City Of Troy. David reveals the latest on the new Irish gambling law which threatens to banish racing from TVs in Ireland. And Jon looks at the latest in the Hillsin affair and uncovers a troubling statistic about inexperienced riders....
Jul 17, 2023•38 min•Ep. 88
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose and Richard Birch to preview the action from Newmarket, York & Ascot this weekend. The panel start off by looking at the Newmarket card which features the Group 1 July Cup Stakes. Two differing opinions from the panel, but both v...
Jul 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 87
Lee Mottershead is joined by betting editor Keith Melrose and deputy industry editor Peter Scargill for an edition of The Front Page in which the team analyse controversial issues in Britain and America and give their thoughts on a weekend of Group 1 action. Keith tells us why a positive outcome might yet arise from the Hillsin affair and reveals what he believes is the big question that now needs to be answered. Lee looks at Group 1 victories for Paddington, Westover and Good Guess, while also ...
Jul 10, 2023•42 min•Ep. 86
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Bruce Millington is joined by David Jennings, Graeme Rodway & Jamie Benson to preview the action from Sandown & Haydock this weekend. The panel start off by looking at the Sandown card featuring the Coral-Eclipse. Four horses go to post with Paddington and Emil...
Jul 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 85
Growing crises in Britain and Ireland, plus a dual Derby hero, are the hot topics as Richard Forristal, Jonathan Harding and Matt Rennie join Lee Mottershead for the latest edition of The Front Page. Ireland editor Richard Forristal analyses last week's bombshell news that a matter of grave concern has been discovered within the accounts of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board and asks whether the organisation has a long-term future. Matt Rennie leads discussion on Frankie Dettori's Royal Asco...
Jul 03, 2023•50 min•Ep. 84
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Sam Hart is joined by Conor Fennelly and Keith Melrose to preview the action from Newcastle, Newmarket and the Curragh this weekend. The panel start off by looking at the Newcastle card featuring the Northumberland Plate. There has been a big gamble on Golden Rules, bu...
Jun 30, 2023•48 min•Ep. 83
Paul Kealy, Maddy Playle and Jonathan Harding join Lee Mottershead for a comprehensive review of Royal Ascot. Frankie’s fabulous farewell, a highly significant win for the King and some superb equine performances all come under the microscope as the team debate the meeting’s big winners and losers and highlight horses who could be worth following over the coming months.
Jun 26, 2023•43 min•Ep. 82
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Keith Melrose and Tote Fantasy's Jamie Benson to preview the Saturday card at Royal Ascot. The panel take us through their selections for the Saturday card at Royal Ascot. The feature on the card is the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee S...
Jun 23, 2023•48 min•Ep. 81
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Chris Cook and Tote Fantasy's Jamie Benson to preview Royal Ascot. The show starts off with the panel discussing the action on the opening two days, where we have some open-looking races as well as some strong two-year-old races. I...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 80
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: http://bit.ly/3JaPrHe Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, Richard Birch and Tote Fantasy's Jamie Benson to preview the weekend's action. The show starts off with the panel discussing the four ITV races from York, where Israr is a warm favourite in the Listed Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Grand Cup Stakes. Can the panel find anything to beat him? In part two the team give their thoughts on the card at Sandown and Chester. They all agree on a smart horse running in t...
Jun 16, 2023•46 min•Ep. 79
Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by senior reporter Chris Cook and deputy industry editor Peter Scargill to discuss the biggest stories in the racing world. Chris chews over the Brighton blunder that saw four horses declared non-runners less than 45 minutes before the off on Friday after they were found to be ineligible for the race. Tom looks ahead to Royal Ascot, reflecting on the number of international runners and the Desert Crown affair. Peter reviews the latest developments at the Pro...
Jun 12, 2023•39 min•Ep. 78
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: http://bit.ly/3JaPrHe Bruce Millington is joined by Graeme Rodway, Maddy Playle and Tote Fantasy's Jamie Benson to preview the weekend action in Britain. The show starts off with the panel discussing the five ITV race's from Haydock where there is an International flavour to the panel's selections. In part two the team give their thoughts on the card at Beverley which includes a competitive looking 2yo conditions stakes. Who do the panel think the future star i...
Jun 09, 2023•44 min•Ep. 77
Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by James Stevens, Maddy Playle and Peter Scargill to discuss a dramatic weekend at Epsom. The panel reviews Animal Rising's farcical attempt to disrupt the Derby and the debacle that marred the start of the Dash when several stalls failed to open promptly. They then talk about Frankie Dettori's incredible Oaks day double and whether the riding legend will really hang up his boots, before finishing with the extraordinary training feat that was Auguste Rodin's...
Jun 05, 2023•37 min•Ep. 76
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: http://bit.ly/3JaPrHe Bruce Millington is joined by Tom Park, Keith Melrose and Tote Fantasy's Jamie Benson to preview the weekend action in Britain and Ireland. The panel provide analysis on all of the big weekend races including the Epsom Derby where Auguste Rodin is the current favourite. The Postcast team then turn their attention to Chantilly to preview the Qatar Prix Du Jockey Club. As always to end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets and sel...
Jun 02, 2023•54 min•Ep. 75
Join Lee Mottershead, Jonathan Harding and James Stevens as they analyse three of the week's biggest stories. James Stevens discusses changes to the fixture list in 2024, including the controversial premierisation plans. Jonathan discusses the High Court injunction granted to the Jockey Club against protestors attempting to disrupt Saturday's Derby. Lee Mottershead examines Willie Mullins' extraordinary domination of jump racing and considers its implications....
May 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 74
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, David Jennings and Tote Fantasy's Jamie Benson preview the weekend action in Britain and Ireland. The panel begin by looking at Saturday's card at Haydock where the Temple Stakes takes place, featuring Roger Varian's The Platinum Queen at the top of the market. The Postcast team then turn their attentions to the rest of the terrestrial TV action from Goodwood and York before delving into the Irish races from the Curragh, with the Irish 2,000 Guineas the head...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 73
Join Tom Kerr, Maddy Playle and Scott Burton as they analyse three of the week's biggest stories. Tom discusses the proposed premierisation strategy for British racing and why some racecourses are up in arms about it. Maddy discusses the latest developments in a worrying stable staff case as Robyn Brisland is ordered to appoint a safeguarding champion. Scott Burton looks at the Classic picture as well as the latest reports of possible protests at Epsom.
May 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 72
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: http://bit.ly/3JaPrHe Bruce Millington is joined by Graeme Rodway, Richard Birch and Tote Fantasy's Jamie Benson to preview the weekend action in Britain. The panel begin by looking at Saturday's card at Newbury, where the Lockinge Stakes is the feature race of the meeting. Graeme and Richard are very keen to take on some of the short-priced favourites, but with whom? The Postcast team then turn their attentions to Newmarket, with three races for them to get st...
May 19, 2023•50 min•Ep. 71
Join Tom Kerr, Matt Rennie, Maddy Playle and David Jennings as they analyse four of the week's biggest stories. David gives us the latest news on the Irish media rights deal, which has seen five racecourses vote against the SIS/RMG deal. Maddy discusses Silvestre de Sousa's ten-month ban in Hong Kong and what might be next for him. Matt gives us the lowdown on the latest Classic picture following key trials for the Betfred Oaks and Derby, with impressive winners at Chester and Lingfield last wee...
May 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 70
JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: http://bit.ly/3JaPrHe COMPLETE THE TOTE FANTASY SURVEY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN £50 AMAZON VOUCHER: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WCBHWS3 Sam Hart is joined by Maddy Playle, David Jennings and Tote Fantasy's Jamie Benson to preview the weekend action in Britain, Ireland and France. The panel begin by looking at Saturday's card at Ascot, where the highlight is the Victoria Cup. Some 23 runners will be spread across the Ascot home straight, but who do the team fanc...
May 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 69
Join Lee Mottershead, Catherine Macrae and Jonathan Harding as they analyse three of the week’s biggest stories. Catherine Macrae tells us how Frankie Dettori, Oisin Murphy and Saeed Bin Suroor all proved a point at Newmarket. Lee Mottershead gives us revelations and resignations after Britain's weighing room members turned against the Professional Jockeys Association. Jonathan Harding analyses the latest developments following the publication of the gambling white paper - and it's not great new...
May 08, 2023•34 min•Ep. 68
