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 51: Dewhurst and Cesarewitch at Newmarket and York

October 7, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the weekend’s action, with the Dewhurst and the Cesarewitch taking place at Newmarket, with a look at the card at York also. Wally Pyrah returns with his fancies for Wednesday’s Happy Valley card. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade [...]
BAFTA rolls out red carpet for horse racing’s new show

October 3, 2025

RACING, like any sport, needs eyeballs focused on it. That was the loudest point made by ITV Racing anchor Ed Chamberlin, speaking on a panel after the premiere of Champions: Full Gallop Season Two. Taking place at BAFTA, Piccadilly, jockeys and trainers were suited and booted alongside a mix of celebrities, influencers and even an [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 50: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Sun Chariot and Ascot

September 30, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview a busy weekend’s racing, with the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe taking centre stage at Longchamp. Andrea Atzeni joins in to discuss his ride aboard Arc hopeful Giavellotto and Wally Pyrah returns to preview Wednesday’s card at Sha Tin. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 49: Newmarket’s Cambridgeshire Meeting

September 24, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile look ahead to Saturday’s card at Newmarket, with several Group contests and the Cambridgeshire Handicap headlining the action on the Rowley Mile. 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 48: Ayr Gold Cup and Mill Reef Day at Newbury

September 16, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile look ahead to Saturday’s cards at Ayr and Newbury, with the Ayr Gold Cup headlining the action in Scotland. The Mill Reef Stakes is the feature at Newbury, where trainer Jim Boyle gives an update on the chances of antepost favourite Into The Sky. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 47: St Leger, Irish Champions Weekend and Happy Valley

September 9, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the week’s racing from Doncaster, headlined by the final classic of the season, the St Leger, as well as a look at Irish Champions Weekend. Wally Pyrah returns to take a look at Happy Valley’s season opener in Hong Kong. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 46: Haydock Sprint Cup, Kempton and Ascot

September 2, 2025

Bill Esdaile is joined by Ben Cleminson to preview the Group One Haydock Sprint Cup, as well as other big races from Haydock, Kempton and Ascot on Saturday. 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 45: York Ebor Festival

August 19, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview this week’s York Ebor Festival, with selections and analysis across the four days from the Knavesmire. 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 44: Great St Wilfrid Day at Ripon, Newbury and King Of Stars

August 12, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the week’s big races from Ascot’s Shergar Cup, as well as Saturday’s action at Haydock and Newmarket, and Bill has a pair of ante-post angles for the York Ebor Festival in a fortnight’s time. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 43: Shergar Cup, Haydock and Newmarket

August 5, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the week’s big races from Ascot’s Shergar Cup, as well as Saturday’s action at Haydock and Newmarket, and Bill has a pair of ante-post angles for the York Ebor Festival in a fortnight’s time. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a [...]

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