James Stevens is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Wetherby, Ascot, Down Royal and Del Mar this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look analyse Wetherby, where the Charlie Hall Chase is one of the early jumps season highlights. Bravemansgame is looking for his second win in the race and could face impressive Turners Novices' Chase winner Grey Dawning The team then assess the action at Ascot, where there are some competitive...
Oct 31, 2024•51 min•Ep. 213
We were back at Cheltenham for the first time this jumps season and on this week's edition of the Front Page our expert panel kicks things off with a discussion about what we learned from the two-day meeting, including star performers and how changes to the racegoer experience went down. We then dive into the drama from Del Mar, where City Of Troy will bid for Breeders' Cup Classic glory on Saturday. Does our panel think he can make history for Aidan O'Brien? Finally, we turn to the weekend Flat...
Oct 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 212
James Stevens is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Cheltenham, Doncaster and Newbury this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at Saturday's action at Cheltenham. ITV showcase eight races from Prestbury Park which include a novice hurdle, Pertemps qualifier and some competitive handicaps. The panel then take a look at Doncaster and Newbury as the Flat season slowly comes to a close in Britain. The Group 1 Futurity Trophy i...
Oct 24, 2024•57 min•Ep. 212
This week's edition of The Front Page looks back on a great Qipco British Champions Day, looks forward to the new core jumps season and digs deep into a problem troubling many punters. Lee Mottershead, Maddy Playle and Jonathan Harding start the programme with analysis of Saturday's action at Ascot, where Anmaat, Charyn and Kyprios dazzled in front of almost 30,000 spectators. Crowds will soon be flocking to the big winter jumps meetings. The Racing Post has previewed the new campaign in The Big...
Oct 21, 2024•47 min•Ep. 211
Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action on Champions Day at Ascot. The panel preview the six brilliant races from the Berkshire track. Kyprios, Charyn, Kinross, Economics and Calandagan are some of the names of show for the big Flat showpiece The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.
Oct 17, 2024•54 min•Ep. 210
Kia Joorabchian's colossal spending spree, a controversial Cesarewitch and fears over a tax raid on bookmakers are all up for discussion in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Jonathan Harding and David Jennings kick things off by looking at last week's explosive yearling sale in Newmarket, where Amo Racing's Joorabchian spent over £24 million, in the process thwarting bloodstock superpowers Coolmore and Godolphin. We examine why he did it and where it might lead? Next up is ...
Oct 14, 2024•34 min•Ep. 209
Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Chepstow, Newmarket and York this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at Friday's card at Chepstow. The Grade 2 Unibet Persian War Novices’ Hurdle is the feature on Friday as the jumps season gets well and truly up and running. Newmarket has five live races on ITV4 on Saturday. The Dewhurst Stakes looks an intriguing contest with two Godolphin horses taking on the Ballydoyle...
Oct 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 208
Join Racing Post editor Tom Kerr, senior writer Lee Mottershead to reflect on all the big stories from the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe following Bluestocking's victory in Paris. The panel also discusses the latest developments as a ban on gambling adverts in Ireland moves closer, new proposals for prize-money agreements are proposed in Britain and the Jockey Club chief executive suggests the Grand National must continue evolving.
Oct 07, 2024•40 min•Ep. 207
Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Newmarket, Ascot, Redcar and Longchamp this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at a brilliant card at Newmarket. The Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes is the feature, with Inspiral bidding to go out with a big win on what could be her final run. Redcar's Two-Year-Old Trophy is also included in part one of the show, with 20 runners heading to post for the track's big event. The pan...
Oct 03, 2024•51 min•Ep. 206
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 governance structure and ask if the problem is the system or the people within it? Finally, there's a look back...
Sep 30, 2024•52 min•Ep. 205
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 puzzle that is the Cambridgeshire Handicap. We then look at two handicaps from Haydock as well as an inter...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 204
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...
Sep 23, 2024•42 min•Ep. 203
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 Berkshir...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 202
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 16, 2024•48 min•Ep. 201
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. ...
Sep 12, 2024•48 min•Ep. 200
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 i...
Sep 09, 2024•46 min•Ep. 198
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 cen...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 199
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
Sep 02, 2024•42 min•Ep. 198
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 List...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 197
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 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 196
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 C...
Aug 22, 2024•56 min•Ep. 195
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 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 194
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...
Aug 15, 2024•44 min•Ep. 193
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 ...
Aug 12, 2024•46 min•Ep. 192
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...
Aug 08, 2024•54 min•Ep. 191
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...
Aug 05, 2024•54 min•Ep. 190
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 ...
Jul 29, 2024•32 min•Ep. 187
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.
Jul 29, 2024•55 min•Ep. 189
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 spri...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 188
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, wh...
Jul 22, 2024•39 min•Ep. 187
