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James Stevens is joined by Maddy Playle and Peter Scargill to discuss the big talking points from the world of horseracing. On this week's show deputy betting editor Peter provides an update on the gambling review ahead of a big week in parliament. Maddy looks into some rumblings in Newmarket where some trainers have been called selfish for not taking part in its Open Weekend at the end of September.  Following on from the semi-finals of the Racing Post's the People's Champion series, the panel reflect on the final five vowing to be crowned racing's favourite racehorse and reveal their own personal heroes.

Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings and Richard Birch to preview the action from Sandown, Beverley and Chester this weekend. The panel begin by looking at four races on ITV from Sandown including a couple of competitive-looking Group 3 contests as well as some tough handicaps. In the second part of the show, Beverely and Chester are the main ports of call. Beverley hosts the Listed Beverley Bullet Stakes, while Chester has a Listed race of its own in the Chester Stakes. To end the show, the Postcast team takes a brief look at the action from Newton Abbot and Longchamp before giving their best bets for the weekend.

This week James Stevens is joined by Maddy Playle and Scott Burton to look back on four sensational days on the Knavesmire. Maddy talks through all the key talking points from the Ebor Festival at York and the panel question whether it really will be a Frankie Dettori farewell. The team look back on the career of two-time champion jockey Paul Hanagan following his retirement and discuss the learnings from the high-profile interference case of The Ridler one year on. Scott highlights the developments with the Irish Gambling Review and its huge implications for the sport.

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway and Tom Park to preview the action from York and Goodwood this weekend. The panel begin by looking at the five ITV races at York including the Sky Bet Ebor. Sweet William heads the top of the market and is a short price for the race, but the panel agree on a 33-1 shot who could outrun his odds. In the second part of the show, the team take a trip to the South Downs for a couple of races from Goodwood. The Celebration Mile is the highlight on the card and looks a tough race to crack. To end the show, the Postcast team takes a brief look at the action from Windsor on Saturday evening before giving their best bets for the weekend.

This week Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by Maddy Playle and Catherine Macrae to discuss the latest big stories. Maddy opens with the news that a number of major owners have voiced concerns over the impact of affordability checks, which some say are causing them to withdraw from the sport. Catherine sheds light on the latest controversy over British racing's premierisation strategy, which will see funding for smaller tracks cut to help fund the sport's new headline Premier racing fixtures. Finally the panel looks ahead to York, including Paddington's appearance in the Juddmonte International, and there's a difference of opinion around Arc favourite Ace Impact's performance at Deauville last week.

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders and Richard Birch to preview the action from Newbury, Ripon and Newmarket this weekend.   The panel begin by looking at the four races from Newbury including the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes. Chindit is the market leader after ante-post favourite Sacred was not declared. Will the panel be with the favourite or try and take him on? In the second part of the show, the team looks at the action at Newmarket and Ripon where competitive handicaps are the order of the day. It doesn't get much harder than the Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon, but Richard makes a strong case for one at a double-figure price. To end the show, the Postcast team takes a brief look at the action from Deauville on Sunday before giving their best bets for the weekend.

On today's show Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by Peter Scargill and James Stevens to chew over the latest big topics. James kicks things off by analysing the growing discontent among jockeys over the removal of racecourse saunas, which many riders argue is causing them to adopt unsafe methods to make weight. A bumper crowd at the Shergar Cup and some unusual proposals for innovation in racing come next - including discussion of a suggestion from Australia that jockeys should be mic'd up during races. Finally, the panel reviews Amo Racing's Group 1 breakthrough at the Curragh and Pete reveals the sprawling ambition of the sport's rising power.

David Jennings is joined by Johnny Pearson and James Stevens to preview the action from Ascot, Haydock & Newmarket this week.  The panel begin by looking at the racing at Ascot, featuring the Shergar Cup card. Hear what the panel have to say as they give their best insights and predictions. Following this the team head to Haydock and Newmarket to discuss their favourites and who to avoid. To end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets from the weekend and NAPs for the week ahead. 

Join Lee Mottershead,Chris Cook, Tom Kerr and David Jennings to discuss all the big racing stories from the past week. Chris has strong views on British whip rules after Jim Crowley's 20-day ban for his King George win. David reviews the action at Goodwood and Galway, highlighting the latest incredible training feat by Willie Mullins and sparking a debate about whether Paddington will go for the Arc.  Tom looks at the Gambling Commission's proposals for affordability checks and reveals why punters are up in arms about them.

JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW Bruce Millington is joined by Graeme Rodway and David Jennings to preview the final day of Glorious Goodwood and the action at Newmarket. The panel begin by looking at four high-class races at Glorious Goodwood including the Coral Stewards' Cup. In part two, the team give their expert verdict on two competitive renewals at Newmarket. Before signing off, Graeme and David give their NAP for the weekend racing. 18+ BeGambleAware

JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings, Graeme Rodway and Jamie Benson to preview the action from Goodwood and Galway this week.  The panel begin by looking at the opening two days of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Will we see a Frankie Dettori flying dismount after the Goodwood Cup? Is Paddington a champion? Hear what the panel have to say in part one. In the second part of the show, the team look at days three and four, where Blue Rose Cen makes the trip from France on Thursday to take on reigning Nassau Stakes champion Nashwa in what looks set to be an exciting clash.  To end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets from the Galway Festival and NAPs for the week ahead. Brought to you by Tote Fantasy, daily fantasy racing with real cash prizes up for grabs. 18+ BeGambleAware - Key Terms: £/€7 entry per stable. Top 25% of entries receive a payout. Full T&Cs apply. 18+.

JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Bruce Millington is joined by Richard Birch, Tom Park and Jamie Benson to preview the action from the Ascot and York this weekend. The panel begin by looking at the card at Ascot headlined by a tremendous running of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes.  In the second part of the show, the team switch their attention to York where Group 2 action takes places as well as the "Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe" Handicap with national hunt jockey's getting there chance to have a go at the five-furlong trip. As always to end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets elsewhere and NAPs for the weekend. Brought to you by Tote Fantasy, daily fantasy racing with real cash prizes up for grabs. 18+ BeGambleAware - Key Terms: £/€7 entry per stable. Top 25% of entries receive a

Chris Cook and Maddy Playle join Racing Post editor Tom Kerr to discuss the biggest stories from the world of racing. We kick off the show by looking at the declining number of British trainers and explore what it means for competition in the sport and what can be done about the problem. The panel then chew over Savethelastdance's Irish Oaks win, look ahead to the King George and discuss the return of the Racing League, highlighting the desperate attendance figures logged by the event last year. Chris talks about the huge response he got to his recent column defending gambling. Finally, following the launch of our search to find which racehorse you think should be crowned the People's Champion, the panel discuss who they think deserves the accolade. Chris's column in defence of gambling: https://www.racingpost.com/news/opinion/comment/i-enjoy-having-a-bet-and-helping-outsiders-understand-that-joy-is-now-more-important-than-ever-abDi99E3px4K/ The People's Champion Find out how to nominate here: https://w

JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Bruce Millington is joined by Graeme Rodway and Jonathan Pearson to preview the action from the Curragh, Newbury and Market Rasen this weekend. The panel take aim at the Newbury card, which features some quality action. Al Aasy looks a warm order in the Steventon Stakes, but the panel are keen to take him on at short odds.  In the second part of the show, the team switch their attention to the jumps action. Market Rasen's card is headlined by the Summer Plate and it's a typically open contest, but who do the panel fancy? In the final part of the Postcast the focus switches to the Curragh and Irish Oaks weekend. Epsom runner-up Savethelastdance is looking to go one better in the Irish equivalent. As always to end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets elsewhere and NA

Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by Jon Harding, James Stevens and the Meath maestro David Jennings for the latest edition of the Front Page. James chews over the last week's action, including Shaquille's wild run in the July Cup and superstar two-year-old City Of Troy. David reveals the latest on the new Irish gambling law which threatens to banish racing from TVs in Ireland. And Jon looks at the latest in the Hillsin affair and uncovers a troubling statistic about inexperienced riders.

JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose and Richard Birch to preview the action from Newmarket, York & Ascot this weekend. The panel start off by looking at the Newmarket card which features the Group 1 July Cup Stakes. Two differing opinions from the panel, but both very strong on their fancies.  In the second part of the show, the team switch their attention to York with the John Smith's Cup Handicap being the big race on their card. An open looking handicap, but who do the panel like? In the final part of the Postcast the gentlemen focus on the two ITV races from Ascot which includes the Group 2 Summer Mile Stakes.  As always to end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets elsewhere and NAPs for the weekend. Brought to you by Tote Fantasy, daily fantasy racing with

Lee Mottershead is joined by betting editor Keith Melrose and deputy industry editor Peter Scargill for an edition of The Front Page in which the team analyse controversial issues in Britain and America and give their thoughts on a weekend of Group 1 action. Keith tells us why a positive outcome might yet arise from the Hillsin affair and reveals what he believes is the big question that now needs to be answered. Lee looks at Group 1 victories for Paddington, Westover and Good Guess, while also asking whether Chaldean can bounce back from his Deauville flop. Finally, Peter tells us why the soap opera of US racing has hit its latest dramatic twist and examines what the future might hold for the sport's most famous American face, Bob Baffert.

JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Bruce Millington is joined by David Jennings, Graeme Rodway & Jamie Benson to preview the action from Sandown & Haydock this weekend. The panel start off by looking at the Sandown card featuring the Coral-Eclipse. Four horses go to post with Paddington and Emily Upjohn heading the top of the market. Which way will our panel swing in the feature? In the second part of the show, the team switch their attention to Haydock with an open-looking Old Newton Cup Handicap to get stuck into. As always to end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets and select their Tote Fantasy stable. Brought to you by Tote Fantasy, daily fantasy racing with real cash prizes up for grabs. 18+ BeGambleAware - Key Terms: £/€7 entry per stable. Top 25% of entries receive a payout. Full T&a

Growing crises in Britain and Ireland, plus a dual Derby hero, are the hot topics as Richard Forristal, Jonathan Harding and Matt Rennie join Lee Mottershead for the latest edition of The Front Page. Ireland editor Richard Forristal analyses last week's bombshell news that a matter of grave concern has been discovered within the accounts of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board and asks whether the organisation has a long-term future. Matt Rennie leads discussion on Frankie Dettori's Royal Ascot whip ban before the panel debates whether the BHA is right to remain so positive about its new whip rules and sanctions. The latest track action is covered by Jonathan Harding, who weighs up the worth of Auguste Rodin's workmanlike success in the Irish Derby.

JOIN OUR TOTE FANTASY LEAGUE HERE: https://tote.co.uk/fantasy/leaderboard/private/create-or-join/?code=KA2EZW WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO RACING POST MEMBERS CLUB: https://www.racingpost.com/landing/tote-fantasy-free-year-comp/ Sam Hart is joined by Conor Fennelly and Keith Melrose to preview the action from Newcastle, Newmarket and the Curragh this weekend. The panel start off by looking at the Newcastle card featuring the Northumberland Plate. There has been a big gamble on Golden Rules, but are Keith and Conor with the new favourite or will they be taking him on? In the second part of the show, all eyes switch to the July course at Newmarket. Who do the team like on the card at Flat racing's HQ? To finish, the panel give their thoughts on the action from the Curragh, where the three-day Irish Derby meeting takes place. Excitement is building as Epsom hero Auguste Rodin bids to do the Derby double.  As always to end the show, the Postcast team give their best bets and select their Tote Fantasy stab