By: Tom Marriott

Tom Marriott covers horse racing and is an Account Director at Square in the Air, an award-winning marketing communications agency across the sport, betting and gaming industries.

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The Punter Podcast Episode 61: HKIR 2025

December 12, 2025

A bonus edition previewing the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races with HK expert Wally Pyrah. Tom Marriott reports from Hong Kong, where he’s heard from Andrea Atzeni, James McDonald and Charlie Hills. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus on horseracing.
The Punter Podcast Episode 60: Cheltenham, Doncaster and the IJC

December 9, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back to preview Friday and Saturday’s racing at Cheltenham, with a look at the action at Doncaster on Saturday also, Oliver Greenall joins to discuss his runner Jagwar and others, and Wally Pyrah is on hand to preview the International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley this Wednesday. The Punter [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 59: Tingle Creek at Sandown, Aintree and Chepstow

December 3, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back with selections for Sandown’s Tingle Creek meeting and the Becher Chase at Aintree, whilst Bill has an antepost tip for the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow. Wally Pyrah’s been in form of late and has his tips for the Happy Valley card. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 58: Newbury and Newcastle

November 25, 2025

Ben Cleminson and Bill Esdaile are here to take a look at Saturday’s cards at Newbury and Newcastle, including the G1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle, whilst Wally Pyrah returns with Happy Valley selections and a look ahead to December’s Hong Kong International Races. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 57: Betfair Chase Day at Haydock and Ascot

November 18, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back on Episode 57 of the pod, previewing the first Group 1 race of the season in the UK, the Betfair Chase as well as the supporting card at Haydock. There’s selections from Ascot also with the G2 1965 Chase taking place, and Wally Pyrah returns with Happy Valley [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 56: Cheltenham’s November Meeting

November 12, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back to preview Cheltenham’s November Meeting across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Wally Pyrah on hand with tips for Happy Valley. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus on horseracing.
The Punter Podcast Episode 55: Wincanton, Doncaster and Aintree

November 4, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back to preview Saturday’s action from Wincanton, Doncaster and Aintree with fancies across the three cards. Hong Kong man Wally Pyrah returns to look at Wednesday’s card at Happy Valley. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 54: Breeders’ Cup, Ascot and Wetherby

October 29, 2025

Bill Esdaile and Tom Marriott are back to preview the Breeders’ Cup action from Del Mar across Friday and Saturday, and trainer Jack Davison joins to discuss the chance of She’s Quality in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. Tom and Bill also spin through the domestic action, looking at Wetherby’s Charlie Hall card as well [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 53: Cheltenham, Doncaster and Aintree

October 21, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are here to preview a busy weekend of action, with the return of jumps racing at Cheltenham across Friday and Saturday. Doncaster hosts the G1 Futurity Trophy on Saturday and Aintree holds the Old Roan Chase on Sunday, and Wally Pyrah returns with selections and analysis across Wednesday’s Happy Valley [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 52: British Champions Day

October 15, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview British Champions Day at Ascot, while Wally Pyrah is back to look through not only Wednesday’s card at Happy Valley in Hong Kong but also the Everest in Australia. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus [...]

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