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 37: Almaqam for the Arc? Eclipse and Haydock with guest Ed Walker

July 1, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile run through the Eclipse card at Sandown, racing from Haydock and get the latest from trainer Ed Walker. 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 36: Ascot takeaways, Northumberland Plate, Irish Derby and Happy Valley

June 25, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back from a busy week at Royal Ascot to look at the Northumberland Plate and Irish Derby cards, while Wally Pyrah gives his selections for the racing at Happy Valley in Hong Kong. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 35: Royal Ascot 2025 Preview

June 17, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the 2025 Royal Ascot meeting, giving their best bets for across the five days. The Punter Pod also welcomes Japanese horse racing expert Toshi Onikubo of Netkeiba to discuss the chances of Satono Reve in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 34: Chris Barnett Memorial Handicap at Sandown, a couple at York, ante post Royal Ascot and Happy Valley

June 11, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile pick out their best bets for the weekend ahead, look forward to paying tribute to the show’s former host, Chris Barnett, at Sandown on Friday, and give a couple of early selections for Royal Ascot. Plus, Wally Pyrah is on hand for the lowdown on Happy Valley in Hong Kong. [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 33: Epsom Derby Festival and Happy Valley

June 4, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the two-day Epsom Derby Festival, including an appearance from top jockey William Buick. Plus, Wally Pyrah takes a look at Wednesday’s racing from Happy Valley in Hong Kong. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus on [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 32: Star Sports Brigadier Gerard Evening at Sandown

May 28, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview Thursday’s Star Sports Brigadier Gerard Evening at Sandown alongside Ed Dark from the meeting’s new sponsor. Plus, Wally Pyrah looks back on Voyage Bubble’s Triple Crown heroics at Sha Tin on Sunday, as well as giving a few fancies for Wednesday’s action at Happy Valley. The Punter ‘The Punter’ [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 31: Haydock, Curragh and Hong Kong

May 21, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races across the UK this weekend and are joined by upcoming apprentice jockey Mason Paetel. Wally Pyrah also gives his fancies for Happy Valley on Wednesday and in the G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 30: York’s Classic Trials and Lockinge Day at Newbury

May 13, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races across the UK this week and are joined by trainer Roger Teal. Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is on hand with fancies at Happy Valley. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus on [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 28: Classics at HQ, Ascot’s Trials Day, Goodwood, Thirsk and Happy Valley

April 30, 2025

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races across the UK this week and are joined by trainer Mick Appleby. Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is on hand with fancies at Happy Valley. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus on [...]
Ka Ying rises to Champions Day challenge

April 27, 2025

HONG Kong Jockey Club Chief Executive Officer, Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, has hailed 2025 FWD Champions Day as one of the best editions of the flagship meeting in a “very long period of time” after Ka Ying Rising, Red Lion and Japan’s Tastiera took Group One honours at Sha Tin on Sunday (27 April). Ka Ying [...]

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