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Sporting Life Horse Racing

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Sporting Life's definitive weekly horse racing betting podcast.

Join host David Ord and a panel of guests including ITV Racing's Ed Chamberlin, Timeform's Billy Nash, Graham Cunningham and a selection for Sporting Life's top racing tipsters for exclusive insights, interviews, previews, and news that will leave you eager to saddle up for every race day.

Get ready to gallop into the heart of the action with Sorting Life's Horse Racing Podcast!
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Episodes

For or against Ombudsman in the Eclipse?

Our team preview a star-studded Coral-Eclipse at Sandown, reflect on Lambourn's Irish Derby victory and pay tribute to Barry Hills and Kevin Prendergast.

Jul 02, 202552 min

Royal Ascot Preview Podcast

The team run through the feature races on each day of Royal Ascot and pick out horses to note elsewhere too.

Jun 12, 20251 hr 2 min

The Derby Debate

Our team answer all the big questions ahead of the Betfred Derby Festival at Epsom.

Jun 04, 202549 min

Horse Racing Podcast: The Finale

In the last of our weekly racing podcasts the team look ahead to the finale of the jumps season at Sandown and pick out their moments of the jumps season

Apr 23, 202550 min

Daryl Jacob: My Racing Life

With the Grand National upon us, our man Dave Ord caught up with Grand National-winning jockey Daryl Jacob to find out all about his career in the saddle, in a fascinating sit-down interview. From the early days of starting out and learning through his mistakes, to landing the Grand National in dramatic style on board Neptune Collonges, we hear the highs and lows of a brilliant career in the sport, the connections he built throughout his career, and the role Daryl is now doing after calling time...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 28 min

Horse Racing Podcast: The Flat is back

Graham Cunningham, Fran Berry and David Johnson join Matt Brocklebank to reflects on all the recent newslines before looking ahead to what's to come at Doncaster, Kempton and in Ireland this weekend before attention turns to Aintree.

Mar 26, 20251 hr

Horse Racing Podcast: Cheltenham Festival Review

Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson join Ben Linfoot to discuss the stars, shocks, disappointments and experience of Cheltenham 2025 before looking to the future.

Mar 19, 202555 min

Horse Racing Podcast: Cheltenham Festival Special

The Cheltenham Festival is almost here! In part one, Dave Ord is joined by Patrick Mullins, Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham and David Johnson to discuss the big talking points. Matt Brocklebank and Billy Nash join the party for part two as the team pick out some bets.

Mar 06, 20251 hr 3 min

Festival Focus - #5 - Festival Fever

Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to conclude their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, taking an overview of what they think will be making the headlines before finalising some bets.

Mar 06, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Charlie Deutsch

Charlie Deutsch reflects on his remarkable season, sharing insights into his journey, horsemanship, and the importance of patience in racing. He discusses the relationships he has built within the industry, his upcoming races, and the joys of fatherhood, providing a comprehensive look at both his professional and personal life.

Feb 28, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Festival Focus - #4 - The Ryanair Chase and Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle

Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Ryanair Chase and Stayers' Hurdle discussed in depth before they talk potential bets in several races including the Ultima Handicap Chase.

Feb 27, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Brian Hughes

This week on the David Power Jockeys' Cup, host Niall Hannity is joined by the three-time Champion Jockey Brian Hughes to find out all about his story in the saddle so far! 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Tributes paid to Michael O'Sullivan 5:10 Starting out on the Flat 8:10 Career crossroads and decisions to make 11:29 Winners started coming early over the Jumps 14:57 Champion Conditional Jockey and building relationships 16:00 The push to become Champion Jockey 19:49 Surpassing 200 winners in a season ...

Feb 21, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Festival Focus - #3 - The BetMGM Champion Chase

Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Champion Chase discussed in depth before they talk potential bets in the Pertemps, Coral Cup, Gold Cup and the Cross Country.

Feb 20, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Sam Twiston-Davies

In the latest episode of our David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, Niall Hannity is joined by Sam Twiston-Davies, a multiple-time Grade 1 winner who has seven Cheltenham Festival wins to his name, and currently sits in Bronze position in the Jockeys' Cup rankings! From his early memories of racing, earning opportunities with Paul Nicholls, returning home to ride the stars trained by his Dad - and all that went on in-between - Sam shares plenty of tales from his career journey so far. He then ...

Feb 14, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Festival Focus - #2 - The Unibet Champion Hurdle

Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Champion Hurdle discussed in part one before they talk potential bets in the Arkle, Albert Bartlett and Martin Pipe.

Feb 13, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Horse Racing Podcast: Ascot & Haydock Preview

Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from Newbury, Warwick and the Grand National weights before looking ahead to this weekend at Ascot and Haydock.

Feb 12, 202550 min

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

In the second episode of our new David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, host Niall Hannity is joined by Jonjo O'Neill Jnr, as we find out his story so far. They talk all things from career progression, becoming a Grade 1 winner, training at the stunning Jackdaws Castle, before telling us what it's really like to work with your family day in day out, with some Festival thoughts thrown in too on the stars at home!

Feb 07, 202531 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Festival Focus - #1 - The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup

Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot for a new mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Gold Cup the first race under the microscope.

Feb 06, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Harry Skelton

In the launch episode of our brand new David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, host Niall Hannity is joined by the current competition leader Harry Skelton; the first jockey to surpass the 200 points mark in the standings! The 2020-2021 Champion Jumps jockey, who has 9 Cheltenham Festival victories to his name, talks all things from his great start to the newly formed championship, life off the track with his family and 9 month old son, his career to date, and plans for the future too....

Jan 30, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Horse Racing Podcast: Trials Day Preview

Matt Brocklebank is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Billy Nash, David Johnson and Graham Cunningham to reflect on the Berkshire Winter Million highlights before previewing what's to come on Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham this Saturday.

Jan 22, 202557 min

Horse Racing Podcast: Christmas Reflections

The Sporting Life Racing Podcast team look back on a busy festive period and pick out their star performers, most impressive novices and a few handicap eyecatchers for good measure.

Dec 30, 202458 min
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