A little later than planned after a roadside puncture scuppered our original date to record, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan, Andrew Thornton and Luke Harvey look back on all the highs and lows from the world of racing in 2021. Rachael Blackmore, Irish dominance, the retirement of Richard Johnson, controversies galore - there's certainly plenty to discuss. The team are also joined by Danny Mullins and Kieran Shoemark
On the day that a judge ruled in favour of Freddy Tylicki in his landmark case against fellow jockey Graham Gibbons, trainer and QC Graeme McPherson joins Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton to give his verdict on the decision and its wider implications for racing and sport in general. We also hear from Jonjo O'Neill Jr after his first grade one success, and speak to Evan Williams ahead of the Welsh Grand National.
Fresh off the back of personal success, jockey Jonathan Burke and trainer Lucinda Russell join Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton to discuss great results for Not So Sleepy and Ahoy Senor respectively. They also reflect upon their careers in racing - with both having had considerable highs and very dark lows. As always, the team marks your card for ITV's racing this weekend, which includes the Tingle Creek and Becher Chase.
Last time out, we were talking fish tacos with Rishi Persad ahead of the Breeders' Cup; now, we turn our attention to the National Hunt season for the first time in earnest in the company of Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan, Andrew Thornton and Patrick Mullins. The team are also joined by Paddy Power, trainer Christian Williams and John Domerdy (who is part of the syndicate that owns Put The Kettle On) to preview a fantastic weekend of racing at Cheltenham.
With ITV covering the Breeders Cup live for the very first time, Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan preview all the action from Del Mar in San Diego in the company of Jason Weaver and Rishi Persad. They hear from Craig Dado - chief marketing officer at the Californian track - who paints a wonderful picture of what we can expect from the event. The team is also joined by Sophie Doyle, who's been riding in the US for about 8 years - and gives us a guided tour of the farm where she keeps her horses as ...
It's a thrilling finale to the Flat season at Ascot - for not only is there £4million in prize money up for grabs on Champions Day, but we're also wondering who'll be crowned top trainer and jockey. Much for Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Francesca Cumani to consider - including their naps for the afternoon.
Ahead of the final Classic of the season, trainer Johnny Murtagh joins Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan to assess the chances of Ottoman Emperor in the Cazoo St Leger. He also previews a big weekend of racing in Ireland and Leopardstown and the Curragh. ITV's Matt Chapman also guests, offering his unique take on the big races at Doncaster.
Ahead of the wonderful four-day meeting in York, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Oli Bell preview all the showpiece races - hopefully picking out a few winners for you along the way. They're also joined by jockey David Probert - a fellow in a cracking form - who assesses the chances of his mounts at the festival and reflects upon what's been an excellent season.
Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan are joined by Jason Weaver to preview the action over the five days of top-class racing at the West Sussex course. We also hear from trainer James Ferguson, who is hoping to run First Folio in the Stewards Cup'.
Midway through the Flat calendar, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Matt Chapman pick out their highlights of the season so far, after St Mark's Basilica blitzed the Coral Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday. We also look ahead to the July Meeting at Newmarket with Harry Teal, talk Tattersalls with Jimmy George, and reflect on the remarkable life of trainer Sean Woods in an extended interview.
Our latest episode of the podcast falls between two of the greatest spectacles in any sport - let alone racing - the Derby Festival and Royal Ascot. Richard Hoiles celebrates both these wonderful events in the company of Jane Mangan and Ed Chamberlain. So many great stories to look back on from Epsom, including Pyledriver’s victory in the Coronation Cup. And we're joined by one of Pyledriver's owners, Guy Leach. We'll also get a view on conditions at Ascot with clerk of the course Chris Stickels...
We've got a real treat for you ahead of the Cazoo Epsom Festival, as legendary American jockey, Steve Cauthen, joins Richard Hoiles and Brough Scott to discuss some of the pivotal moments in his extraordinary career. From his rise and fall in the US to the moment he almost missed his date with Derby destiny (due to fog), Steve's in fine form as he walks us down memory lane. Regular co-host Jane Mangan offers her analysis on the weekend's big races, and injured jockey Rossa Ryan runs us through t...
The Flat Season begins in earnest this weekend, with the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. To preview the action, Richard Hoiles and Kevin Blake are joined by Richard Hills, Declan McDonogh, Hayley Turner and Charlie Fellowes - who also has a fair bit to say about the controversial new regulations regarding entries to the Melbourne Cup. Suffice to say, neither he nor Kevin are amused! They also reflect in depth on Richard's glittering career as a jockey.
In this latest episode, Richard Hoiles, Andrew Thornton and Jane Mangan reflect upon a National Hunt season that will forever be remembered for the stunning exploits of Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead. And as part of the cast of guests we've lined for you is Rachael’s mum, Eimir. She has some great anecdotes about her daughter's rise to the very top of the sport. We’ll also hear from Ruby Walsh, Danny McMenimen, Paul Nicholls and Richard Johnson, who caught us all off guard by hanging up...
It's all about the Randox Grand National this week, as Richard Hoiles, Andrew Thornton and Jane Mangan look ahead to the greatest steeplechase on earth. As well as picking out a few horses that could give you a run for your money, we'll be sharing Aintree memories from Richard Dunwoody, Brendan Powell and Oli Bell, and be speaking to Tom Scudamore, Katy Price, Graeme McPherson and Dan Abraham about their respective interests in the race.
As the dust settles on a remarkable Festival, Richard Hoiles, Andrew Thornton and Jane Mangan are joined by a stellar cast of characters to reflect upon the action - including man-of-the-moment, Henry De Bromhead. They also hear from Honeysuckle breeder, Doug Procter, trainer Will Biddick and jockey Danny Mullins - whose first ever Cheltenham winner came on a spare ride. Paddy Power also offers his thoughts on the week from a punting perspective.
Ahead of a fantastic four days of top-notch jumps action on ITV, Richard Hoiles is joined by Andrew Thornton and Jane Mangan to mark your Festival card. As well as sharing their best bets, they also talk to a host of people with vested interests in next week's racing, including Richard Johnson, John Dance, Max McNeill, Maxine O'Sullivan and Jason Kiely.
Ahead of big televised meetings at Ascot and Newbury, Richard Hoiles and Andrew Thornton are joined by ITV pundit Mick Fitzgerald and special guest, trainer Kim Bailey. As well as marking your card for the weekend action, Kim reflects upon the highs and lows of his career with horses such as Alderbrook, Master Oats and, most recently, First Flow. He also has a decent crack at Richard's racing quiz, which you can play along with too. Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels gives us the lowdown o...
Welcome to the very first ITV Racing Podcast of 2021 - of which, we can assure you, there are plenty more to come. Host Richard Hoiles is joined by Paisley Park trainer Emma Lavelle, ITV's very own Ed Chamberlin, and Andrew Thornton - who, we're delighted to say, will be our expert-in-residence on all the jump races we cover over the course of the national hunt season. Alas, trials day at Cheltenham has been abandoned since we recorded, but there's still plenty to enjoy, not least an in-depth in...
Richard Hoiles, Ed Chamberlin, Francesca Cumani and Jason Weaver are back with the latest ITV Racing podcast. They look ahead to The Derby, The Oaks and The Eclipse - all being run over a sumptuous two days of racing action.
The ITV Racing podcast is back as Racing returns in the UK! Richard Hoiles, Ed Chamberlin, Jason Weaver and Francesca Cumani talk over the best of the action since Racing's resumption and look ahead to an exciting Royal Ascot week to come.
ITV Racing's Richard Hoiles, Ed Chamberlin, Mick Fitzgerald, Natalie Green and Oli Bell bring you a complete guide to the world's biggest National Hunt festival!
Richard Hoiles is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Francesca Cumani and Oli Bell to preview a star-studded week of action in York!
Richard Hoiles and Ed Chamberlin look ahead to an exciting week to come at Glorious Goodwood and review the magical duel between Enable and Crystal Ocean in the King George.
Richard Hoiles, Ed Chamberlin, Francesca Cumani, Oli Bell, Brian Gleeson and Kevin Blake preview an exciting week to come at Royal Ascot.
Ahead of the Derby, Ed Chamberlin, Richard Hoiles, Francesca Cumani, Oli Bell and Jason Weaver sit down to pick a winner of the world famous race.
It’s the race that everyone’s talking about so we’re talking about it with Ed Chamberlin, Richard Hoiles, Brian Gleeson and Alice Plunkett
Ed Chamberlin, Luke Harvey and Oli Bell look ahead to Doncaster’s St Leger Festival and pick their highlights of the 2018 flat season so far
Luke Harvey and Jason Weaver discuss the Ebor draw as it takes place in the parade ring at York with a guest appearance from Johnny Murtagh
Richard Hoiles, Matt Chapman and Ed Chamberlin pick over what is shaping up to be a very exciting week of racing at the York Ebor Festival
