Aidan O'Brien's 11th Derby triumph is the main focus of this week's edition of The Front Page, which also examines why so few people went to Epsom. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd reflect on Classic victories for Ballydoyle and Coolmore with Lambourn and Minnie Hauk, digging deep into the quality of this year's Derby and Oaks. The team also debates why the Derby day attendance has dropped so dramatically and asks what the crowd crisis means for the racecourse and Jockey Club. Away fro...
Jun 09, 2025•40 min•Ep. 274
Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top panel preview the ITV races for a superb Derby festival this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Graeme Rodway, Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson as the panel divulge their best bets.
Jun 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 273
Derby week is here - and the market keeps shifting. In this week's Front Page, we dive into the latest betting, international intrigue and superpower rivalries as we head into Epsom's biggest weekend. We also tackle British racing's leadership crisis, as Lord Charles Allen delays taking up his BHA chair role. Who's responsible, and where does racing go from here? Plus, we round off with four stories in four minutes: a shocking update on British jumps, controversy at Wexford, Kyprios bows out and...
Jun 02, 2025•33 min•Ep. 272
Lee Mottershead reads an extract from the second entry of our weekly series 'The Story Of Racing in 20 Races' - taking us back in time to Aintree for the true birth of the Grand National. Read the full story at racingpost.com
Jun 01, 2025•9 min•Ep. 271
Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top team take aim at the ITV racing from Haydock, York and Chester this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipsters Keith Melrose and Tom Park plus Unibet’s Ed Nicholson as the panel divulge their best bets.
May 29, 2025•36 min•Ep. 270
Field Of Gold and Lake Victoria produced devastating performances to become Irish Guineas champions over the weekend. Not surprisingly, they are the first main talking points in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Maddy Playle and Liam Headd look back at all the top weekend action and debate whether either of the two Classic winners is worth backing now to follow up at Royal Ascot. The panel also asks why the Curragh looked so quiet for the Guineas festival and assess how Los...
May 26, 2025•40 min•Ep. 269
The Flat season is hotting up and there is more Classic action this weekend with the Irish 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas taking centre stage. Presenter James Stevens is joined by the Racing Post's deputy betting editor Graeme Rodway, handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to assess the action from the Curragh, Haydock, Goodwood and Beverley.
May 22, 2025•40 min•Ep. 268
It was the end of an era as Rachael Blackmore, the trailblazing jump jockey who made history when becoming the first female rider to win the Grand National and Gold Cup, announced her retirement last week. Join host James Stevens, Peter Scargill and David Jennings on this week's The Front Page to reflect on her remarkable rise to the top and her impact on the sport. In a busy show, the panel also looks at the Derby picture following the Dante at York and have mixed feelings on The Lion In Winter...
May 19, 2025•36 min•Ep. 267
Get set for another superb Saturday of Flat racing at Newbury and Newmarket with our top team of panelists. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipsters Robbie Wilders and Harry Wilson, plus Unibet's Ed Nicholson, to assess Lockinge Day at Newbury. Tune in for all the best bets and much more.
May 15, 2025•34 min•Ep. 266
To lose a Classic in the stewards' room is tough. For it to have happened to Kieran Shoemark in Paris on Sunday felt impossibly cruel. The disqualification of Shes Perfect following the French 1,000 Guineas - which prompted cries of "cheat" and "disgrace" in the Longchamp paddock - and her jockey's demotion by the Gosdens is the first story up for discussion in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd reflect on Shoemark's miserable week in a programme th...
May 12, 2025•39 min•Ep. 265
With the Flat season now in full swing, host James Stevens is joined by deputy betting editor Graeme Rodway, Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and Unibet’s Brett Williams to give their thoughts on the Classic Trials at Lingfield and the Victoria Cup at Ascot. That's not all, as the biggest handicap hurdle of the new jumps season takes place at Haydock as well. Who do our panellists fancy to win the Swinton? The team finish off by providing their best bets from the weekend action....
May 08, 2025•40 min•Ep. 264
Big stories and big races are up for discussion as Lee Mottershead and Jonathan Harding talk about some of the sport's hottest issues in this week's edition of The Front Page. Frankie Dettori, Ryan Moore and William Buick have signed up to a new $15 million global jockeys' league that is expected to launch across some of the world's most prestigious racing venues early next year. We assess its chances of bringing a new audience to the sport. Buick's place among the world racing elite was confirm...
May 05, 2025•29 min•Ep. 263
Host James Stevens is joined by Racing Post betting editor Keith Melrose, Tom Park and Unibet ambassador Ed Nicholson to give their thoughts on Guineas weekend at Newmarket. Field Of Gold and Desert Flower currently head the betting for the two Classics - will our panel be in agreement? The team provide their best bets for the weekend, which also includes action from Goodwood and Thirsk.
May 01, 2025•40 min•Ep. 262
This week on the Front Page from the Racing Post: Willie Mullins storms to a second consecutive British trainers' title after an incredible spring campaign. We discuss how he did it - and how Dan Skelton can topple him. Sean Bowen finally secures the champion jockey crown - hear why legends of the saddle think he could dominate for years to come. Plus, a huge week ahead with Constitution Hill's comeback at Punchestown, the Guineas at Newmarket, Netflix's new racing docuseries and a big bookmaker...
Apr 28, 2025•36 min•Ep. 261
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.
Apr 24, 2025•49 min•Ep. 260
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 ...
Apr 21, 2025•41 min•Ep. 259
James Stevens is joined by Robbie Wilders, Harry Wilson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action from Musselburgh and Haydock Park. In the first part of the show the panel takes a close look at Haydock's jumps card, which includes the Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final and Two Mile Hurdle Series Final. Will we see any change in the trainers' title standings? The second part focuses on the Flat action from Musselburgh, with the competitive Queen's Cup the feature, as well as the Scotti...
Apr 17, 2025•38 min•Ep. 258
How can it be that in 2025 female jockeys still have to enter male changing rooms to properly do their job? That is one of the big questions asked in this week's edition of The Front Page, which looks at some of the powerful revelations that emerged in the Racing Post's special report on the appalling standard of some British weighing rooms. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd ask why the majority of tracks have not moved faster to improve facilities for riders and why the BHA has seeming...
Apr 14, 2025•38 min•Ep. 257
James Stevens is joined by Keith Melrose, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action on Scottish Grand National day at Ayr and Classic trials day at Newbury. In the first part of the show the panel focus on the jumping action at Ayr, including the Scottish Grand National and Champion Hurdle. Will the Mullins dominance roll into Scotland? The second part looks at the Flat action from Newbury, with the panel giving a couple of strong big-priced fancies at this early stage in the turf...
Apr 11, 2025•38 min•Ep. 256
An incredible Grand National festival, a new high for Willie Mullins and the trainers' title race explodes back into life. On this week's Front Page, we digest Willie and Patrick Mullins' emotional triumph, ask whether Dan Skelton can hang onto his title lead and debate what Mullins' dominance means for the future of the National. Plus: Constitution Hill's latest fall, Paul Nicholls' Grade 1 double, Frankie Dettori's Dubai World Cup comeback and we pay tribute to Hayley Turner as she hangs up he...
Apr 07, 2025•33 min•Ep. 255
James Stevens is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams 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 race and have a look at the market. They also provide their top four bets for the National and mention a few outsiders in the field. The second part of the show looks at the rest of the excellent Aintree card. The panel have a couple of strong big priced fa...
Apr 03, 2025•33 min•Ep. 254
34 runners will head to Aintree in Saturday's Grand National, but who will win? That is the big question asked in this week's edition of The Front Page, in which Liam Headd and James Stevens look ahead to the weekend's action. The pair discuss the chances of the leading contenders, whether the winner will come from Britain or Ireland and share their best tip for the race. Last weekend also saw the first big race of the 2025 Flat season and racing at Doncaster and a key Classic trial at Leopardst...
Mar 31, 2025•31 min•Ep. 253
The Flat is back! It’s Lincoln day at Doncaster and we have a cracking panel in place to preview the big one and every other race on ITV4 this Saturday. Join presenter James Stevens, Racing Post tipster Graeme Rodway, Racing Post handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet’s Brett Williams for all the best bets on an intriguing weekend.
Mar 27, 2025•41 min•Ep. 252
The Grand National has changed enormously in recent years. Does it now need to change again? That is the big question asked in this week's edition of The Front Page, in which Chris Cook and Jonathan Harding join Lee Mottershead to discuss complaints from a number of British trainers that the sport's most famous race has lost its essence. Should there be a cap on the number of runners a single trainer can have? Would the Grand National be better with win-and-you're-in races? And do people really ...
Mar 24, 2025•48 min•Ep. 251
The Racing Postcast team are back to analyse Saturday's ITV action from Bangor, Kelso and Newbury and we have a stellar panel. Host James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders and Postcast debutant Harry Wilson along with Unibet's Brett Williams. The guys look back on last week's action at the Cheltenham Festival before highlighting plenty of fancies across an interesting day of racing in Britain
Mar 20, 2025•41 min•Ep. 250
It's all things Cheltenham on this week's edition of The Front Page as Paul Kealy and Maddy Playle join Lee Mottershead to look back on the biggest meeting of the year. The top chasers, hurdlers and stories are all examined in depth, with the panel looking back on Inothewayurthinkin's Gold Cup defeat of Galopin Des Champs, an extraordinary Champion Hurdle, the decision to run Lossiemouth in the Mares' Hurdle and so much more. There were fewer racegoers and more false starts than last year but th...
Mar 17, 2025•56 min•Ep. 249
James Stevens is joined by Keith Melrose, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for the 2025 Cheltenham Festival Let us know in the comments who your best bet is for the Cheltenham Festival 2025.
Mar 09, 2025•29 min•Ep. 248
Host James Stevens is joined by Tom Park, Graeme Rodway and Brett Williams to go through the big races this week at Sandown, Hereford and Wolverhampton. The main action at Sandown this weekend is unpacked by the panelists. Will Racing Post's Tom Park have more luck at Wolverhampton this time? And Graeme Rodway share's insight into his favourite races beyond Cheltenham. The team finish off by providing their weekend NAPs. All this, and much more, on the latest edition of the Racing Postcast....
Mar 06, 2025•37 min•Ep. 247
With just SEVEN DAYS until the Cheltenham Festival, the Front Page looks at the five big talking points for next week's big event. Get the Ultimate Guide here: https://shop1.racingpost.com/products/the-cheltenham-ultimate-guide-2025?_pos=1&_sid=8cd0084d3&_ss=r
Mar 04, 2025•47 min•Ep. 246
Host James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders, handicapper Jonny Pearson and Unibet ambassador Ed Nicholson as they go through the main races from Kelso, Newbury and Doncaster. It's Morebattle Hurdle day and there's a juicy £100,000 bonus up for grabs if the winner can follow up at the Cheltenham Festival. Can anyone tee up the big-race double? One of our experts thinks so. We also head to Newbury for the Greatwood Gold Cup and Doncaster for the Grimthorpe on a competitive S...
Feb 27, 2025•47 min•Ep. 245
