Three big subjects and three big problems for racing make for a meaty edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Jonathan Harding begin by discussing a big-race weekend that featured Jonbon, El Fabiolo and, regrettably, scenes of violence at Aintree. Serious questions are then asked about the imminent launch of Premier racing, with the panel discussing the lack of money and promotion that threatens to turn a bold concept into a damp squib. Inadequate funding is also at the heart ...
Dec 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 127
Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings, Keith Melrose and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Sandown and Aintree this weekend. The first part of the show focuses on Sandown, with three Grade 1s taking place on the card. Will we get to see Constitution Hill light up Esher in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle? The panel give their thoughts on the big-race action. We also get to hear from Nico de Boinville about his rides aboard Constitution Hill and Jonbon ahead of the weekend. In the second par...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 126
Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings and Jonny Pearson to preview the action at Newbury, Newcastle and Fairyhouse this weekend. The first part of the show focuses on Newbury, with the highlight on the card being the competitive Coral Gold Cup. It looks like a real puzzle on paper, but Jonny has a NAP running in the race. In the second part, the team take a brief look at the card at Newcastle and the return of the magnificent Constitution Hill, who is short odds to win another Grade 1 in the Figh...
Nov 30, 2023•49 min•Ep. 125
Big stories on and off the track are packed into the latest edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and Jonathan Harding start the programme by discussing the highs and lows of an incredible weekend, with Equinox, Shishkin, Galopin Des Champs, Fastorslow, Royale Pagaille and Bravemansgame among those whose performances are dissected. The panel then attempts to make sense of the revelation that the government is assessing remote betting duty rates - a move that could be very ba...
Nov 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 124
Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose and Matt Rennie to preview the action at Haydock, Ascot and Punchestown this weekend. The first part of the show focuses on Haydock, where both Keith and Matt are confident about the chances of the same runner in the Betfair Chase. In the second part, the team assess the card at Ascot. Will they be with Coral Hurdle favourite Goshen or against him? And will Harry Cobden benefit from Paul Nicholls' decision to send him to Ascot? To finish, the team takes a look...
Nov 23, 2023•54 min•Ep. 123
Tom Kerr, Lee Mottershead and Peter Scargill are your panel for a review of the biggest stories in racing. In this week's edition, we start with the breaking news that Daryl Jacob will ride Bravemansgame for the first time in the Betfair Chase, look back at a busy weekend at Cheltenham and Navan, hear about the latest news in the John Dance investigation, and finish with a not-exactly-expert preview of Frankie Dettori's expected appearance in I'm A Celebrity... Sign the affordability checks peti...
Nov 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 122
Sam Hart is joined by Jonny Pearson and Tom Park to preview the action at Cheltenham and Lingfield this weekend. The first part of the show focuses on Cheltenham's November meeting, where the feature race is the Paddy Power Gold Cup and is home to a strong fancy from Tom. In the second part of the show, the team look at two Listed contests from Lingfield, where the sprinting cult hero that is Summerghand takes his chance in the Golden Rose Stakes To finish, the team takes a look at some of the S...
Nov 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 121
Join James Stevens, Jonathan Harding and Maddy Playle to discuss the big talking points. James reflects on a busy weekend of jumps action in Britain and Ireland. It was a good two days at Down Royal for Gordon Elliott with Gerri Colombe among his 11 winners but is there cause for concern following his complete dominance? The panel discuss whether Irish racing has become too predictable. Following the Gambling Commission's appointment of Nick Rust as chair of a new industry forum, Jonathan looks ...
Nov 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 120
David Jennings is joined by Robbie Wilders and Tom Park to preview the action at Aintree, Newcastle and Wincanton this weekend. The first part of the show focuses on Wincanton, where the feature race is the Badger Beer Handicap Chase. In the second part of the show, the team looks at the action from Newcastle and Aintree which includes the Grand Sefton over the national fences.
Nov 09, 2023•45 min•Ep. 119
Tom Kerr is joined by Matt Rennie and David Jennings for a packed edition of the Front Page. First up, the team reviews the Breeders' Cup, including incredible rides from Ryan Moore and Frankie Dettori, a viral clip of the Big Evs camp celebrating, and the controversy of European horses withdrawn on vets' advice. The shock return to training of Best Mate's handler Henrietta Knight is next up, followed by discussion of the big jockey transfer news of James Doyle leaving Godolphin to join Wathnan ...
Nov 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 118
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway and James Stevens to preview the action at Ascot and Wetherby this weekend. The first part of the show focuses on Wetherby, where the showcase race is the Charlie Hall Chase. Bravemansgame and Ahoy Senor head the market, but who will come out on top this Saturday? In the second part of the show, Graeme and James provide their selections for Ascot with some nice-priced fancies on offer. To end the show, our team take a look at the Breeders' Cup and give their b...
Nov 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 117
Lee Mottershad, Maddy Playle and Scott Burton celebrate the publication of The Big Jump Off, the Racing Post's fantastic 72-page jumps season guide, with plenty of chat about the coming months in an edition of The Front Page that also focuses on three of last week's biggest stories. The team kicks things off by talking about Frankie Dettori's remarkable farewell to British racing at Ascot on Saturday - before asking if Dettori really was saying goodbye. The programme then moves on to our Monday ...
Oct 23, 2023•43 min•Ep. 116
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway and Tom Park to preview Qipco British Champions Day. The first part of the show focuses on the opening three race's from Ascot. Can Kyprios come back to his best? Will Frankie bow out in style on Kinross? Who wins an open looking Fillies and Mares. Find out in part one of the show. In the second part of the show the final three race's on Ascot's card are on the agenda. A strong French fancy from the team in the QEII Stakes. More French domination in the Champi...
Oct 19, 2023•41 min•Ep. 115
After a massive week of news stories, The Front Page is bursting at the seams. Chris Cook kicks things off by telling us what he thinks about the Jockey Club's decision to reduce the Grand National's maximum field from 40 to 34. It's pretty clear Chris is not a fan of the move. Peter Scargill then analyses the key headline points in Britain's 2024 fixture list and gives us his take on the sport's new premierisation plan. Lee Mottershead then tells us about the early-morning phone call with Frank...
Oct 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 114
Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings and Matt Rennie to preview the action from Newmarket and York this weekend. The first part of the show focuses on the Future Champions Festival in Newmarket, which sees City Of Troy taking his place as a short-priced favourite for the Dewhurst Stakes. The big handicap is the Cesarewitch, with 34 runners heading to post. Matt is very keen on his selection at 10-1. In the second part of the show, DJ and Matt take aim at York for some tough contests. Sam and DJ ...
Oct 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 113
In a special edition of the Front Page, Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by Lee Mottershead and Bill Barber to assess the most controversial claims about the government's affordability checks proposals. Drawing on a major Racing Post investigation, the panel scrutinise claims that just 3% of bettors will be affected by checks, that the checks will be 'frictionless', and that damage to racing will be minimal. Read the full series here: https://www.racingpost.com/news/features/series/the-affo...
Oct 09, 2023•42 min•Ep. 112
Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose and Matt Gardner to preview the action from Ascot, Newmarket and Redcar this weekend. The panel begin by focusing on four races from Ascot. There are plenty of races they agree on, including a horse at 20-1 in the big handicap at Ascot. In the second part of the show, Keith and Matt take aim at Newmarket and Redcar. The Virgin Bet Sun Chariot Stakes is the big Group 1 from Newmarket in which Inspiral is greeted by the Andre Fabre filly Mqse De Sevigne. Who com...
Oct 05, 2023•39 min•Ep. 111
This week on the Front Page, Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by Jon Harding and David Jennings. Top of the agenda is the brilliant Arc victory of Ace Impact, with the team debating where he stands among recent winners of the race, who'd win in a race between him and Japanese superstar Equinox, and whether he'll stay in training. Next we look at revenue warnings from bookmaker giants, and DJ shares an alarming assessment of the Irish Gambling Regulation Bill and the likelihood its sweeping ...
Oct 02, 2023•44 min•Ep. 110
David Jennings is joined by Graeme Rodway and James Stevens to preview the action from Newmarket and Longchamp this weekend. The panel begin by focusing on four races from a brilliant card at Newmarket and then they get stuck into a cracking card over at Longchamp which culminates in the feature race of the weekend, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. ------- 🗞️ Get all the best tips from Longchamp and more by checking out our horse racing tips page - https://www.racingpost.com/horse-racing-tips/ 💰...
Sep 28, 2023•54 min•Ep. 109
Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by Jon Harding and Peter Scargill to chew over the biggest stories in racing. We open with the latest developments in the John Dance saga after the BHA announced last week the owner's horses had been suspended from running again. The panel then debate whether keeping Constitution Hill over hurdles was the right decision. Tom scrutinises the Gambling Commission's open letter about affordability checks to Racing Post readers. Finally, the team looks ahead to L...
Sep 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 108
Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose and Gary Savage to preview the action from Ayr and Newbury this weekend. The panel begin by focusing on five races from Ayr. There is a short-priced favourite in the Group 3 Firth of Clyde which both Keith and Gary are keen to take on. There is also the ultra-competitive Ayr Silver Cup and Ayr Gold Cup to get stuck into at the Scottish track. In the second part of the show, Keith and Gary assess the card at Newbury. The Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes is the feature ...
Sep 21, 2023•43 min•Ep. 107
Lee Mottershead is joined by Maddy Playle and Richard Forristal to discuss the big talking points from the world of horseracing. Another massive story dominates this week's edition of The Front Page, with the doping scandal that has rocked Irish racing kicking off an edition full of strong opinions. Richard Forristal analyses the anabolic steroids case involving billionaire trainer Luke Comer and assesses what it means for the sport and its regulator. Maddy Playle gives us her take on Saturday's...
Sep 18, 2023•45 min•Ep. 106
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders and Jonny Pearson to preview the action from Doncaster and Chester this weekend. The panel begin by focusing on the Saturday card at Doncaster. The final British Classic is upon us, with the Betfred St Leger taking centre stage on Town Moor. A case could be made for the majority of the field, but who do our panellists like? In the second part of the show, Robbie and Jonny preview two races from Chester, where as always it is all about the draw on the Roodee. ...
Sep 14, 2023•32 min•Ep. 105
Lee Motterhead is joined by David Jennings and Peter Scargill to discuss the big talking points from the world of horseracing. A shock sacking, a weekend of sensational racing and pressing political matters are the subject matters in the latest edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead was at his laptop early on Monday morning to report the news that Kevin Stott had been sacked by Amo Racing. The top rider's departure from one of Flat racing's biggest jobs kicks off the debate. Peter Scargill t...
Sep 11, 2023•48 min•Ep. 104
Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings and Graeme Rodway to preview the action from Leopardstown, Haydock and the Curragh this weekend. The panel begin by focusing on day one of the Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown. The Irish Champion Stakes looks a great race but both Graeme and DJ are taking on the top two in the market. In the second part of the show, Graeme and DJ head to the Curragh on Sunday for day two of the Irish Champions Festival. The panel are excited to see the return of Kypri...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 103
James Stevens is joined by Maddy Playle and Peter Scargill to discuss the big talking points from the world of horseracing. On this week's show deputy betting editor Peter provides an update on the gambling review ahead of a big week in parliament. Maddy looks into some rumblings in Newmarket where some trainers have been called selfish for not taking part in its Open Weekend at the end of September. Following on from the semi-finals of the Racing Post's the People's Champion series, the panel r...
Sep 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 102
Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings and Richard Birch to preview the action from Sandown, Beverley and Chester this weekend. The panel begin by looking at four races on ITV from Sandown including a couple of competitive-looking Group 3 contests as well as some tough handicaps. In the second part of the show, Beverely and Chester are the main ports of call. Beverley hosts the Listed Beverley Bullet Stakes, while Chester has a Listed race of its own in the Chester Stakes. To end the show, the Pos...
Sep 01, 2023•39 min•Ep. 101
This week James Stevens is joined by Maddy Playle and Scott Burton to look back on four sensational days on the Knavesmire. Maddy talks through all the key talking points from the Ebor Festival at York and the panel question whether it really will be a Frankie Dettori farewell. The team look back on the career of two-time champion jockey Paul Hanagan following his retirement and discuss the learnings from the high-profile interference case of The Ridler one year on. Scott highlights the developm...
Aug 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 100
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway and Tom Park to preview the action from York and Goodwood this weekend. The panel begin by looking at the five ITV races at York including the Sky Bet Ebor. Sweet William heads the top of the market and is a short price for the race, but the panel agree on a 33-1 shot who could outrun his odds. In the second part of the show, the team take a trip to the South Downs for a couple of races from Goodwood. The Celebration Mile is the highlight on the card and looks...
Aug 25, 2023•45 min•Ep. 99
This week Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by Maddy Playle and Catherine Macrae to discuss the latest big stories. Maddy opens with the news that a number of major owners have voiced concerns over the impact of affordability checks, which some say are causing them to withdraw from the sport. Catherine sheds light on the latest controversy over British racing's premierisation strategy, which will see funding for smaller tracks cut to help fund the sport's new headline Premier racing fixtures...
Aug 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 98
