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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 petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/649894 Read an actual expert preview of I'm A Celebrity: https://www.racingpost.com/sport/special-events/showbiz/im-a-celebrity-2023-start-date-line-up-betting-odds-tips-and-predictions-ae0xq7D9FLjT/

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 Sunday racing and give their best bets elsewhere along with their NAPs for the weekend.

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 at what it means for the sport and shares the latest on the affordability checks petition. Maddy looks at the latest on the whip with a drop in offences a positive for the sport. Finally, we look at the affordability checks petition which has shot past 82,000 signatures and explore what it means for racing and punters. Sign the petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/649894

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. 

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 Racing. Finally, we look at the affordability checks petition which has shot past 65,000 signatures and explore what it means for racing and punters. Sign the petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/649894

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 best bets elsewhere along with their NAPs for the weekend.

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 exclusive about the sport having succeeded in its long-term wish to secure a programme that might mirror F1's Drive To Survive. We ask how significant the new ITV docuseries will be. Finally, we look at the findings of the industry's Right To Bet survey and highlight how they once again underline the devastating impact of affordability checks. Don't miss 72 pages of unbeatable coverage of 2023-24 jumps season in our unmissable supplement, free in Racing Post newspaper on Monday 23rd October or it's available to ord

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 Champion Stakes? Then Graeme Rodway gives us a 25/1 NAP in the Balmoral Handicap. To end the show, the team give us their best bet's for British Champions Day.

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 Frankie Dettori in which he discovered America is to become home to a jockey no longer saying farewell. Normally, that would be it - but not this week. We've also got City Of Troy, Ace Impact, Frankel and affordability checks in a show that tells you all you need to know about an extraordinary week.

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 both wanted to nap the same horse in the same race, with a lot of confidence behind their selection. To end the show, our team give their best bets elsewhere along with their NAPs for the weekend.

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-affordability-files/ Respond to the Gambling Commission's consultation by following the instructions here: racingpost.com/consultation 

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 comes out on top in this clash? To end the show, our team give their best bets elsewhere along with their NAPs for the weekend.

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 restrictions to advertising will come into force. Finally, a whistlestop round-up of other news includes discussion of a wrong horse fiasco and the return of Envoi Allen. The story mentioned by Tom: Owner threatens to quit racing as Ibas suggests dispute with bookmaker might have to go to court  - https://www.racingpost.com/news/britain/its-taking-the-fun-out-of-it-if-i-cant-bet-on-my-own-horses-owner-threatens-to-quit-racing-over-quinnbet-dispute-a2tZt7W3hvkg/

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.  -------

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 Longchamp this weekend and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. To complete the BHA's survey on affordability checks, visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/righttobet

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 there, and it is fair to say you could make a case for most of the field.

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 St Leger, with Richard adding some fascinating thoughts on the Classic's winning rider Ryan Moore. Finally, Lee Mottershead explains why the publication of Britain's 2024 fixture list has been delayed and what that might mean for Britain's premierisation project.

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. To end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets away from the ITV Racing action before sharing their NAPs for the weekend.

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 then takes us to Westminster for the latest news on the UK government's gambling white paper, a subject that was discussed in detail during two select committee hearings last week. Finally, we assess the winners and losers from the Irish Champions Festival. David Jennings leaves us in no doubt that Aidan O'Brien was a big winner.

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 Kyprios, but can he carry on where he left off in 2022? To end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets away from Ireland before sharing their NAPs for the weekend.