EP: 90 Paris-Longchamp Arc Day Special October 1, 2021 With no less than six Group 1 races to look forward to on Sunday, the Longchamp course stages one of the best days in world racing. German trainer Marcel Weiss runs Torquator Tasso in the feature race and we speak to the yard about their Arc De Triomphe hopes, plus we hear from French trainer [...]
EP: 89 Newmarket, Ascot & Longchamp October 1, 2021 Newmarket hosts the Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes for fillies on Saturday, whilst Ascot is the venue for a couple of Group 3 contests. German trainer Marcel Weiss runs Torquator Tasso in the Arc and we chat to the Mulheim based team. We also catch up with French trainer Francois Rohaut about his star sprinter [...]
EP: 88 Newmarket, Haydock & Hong Kong September 24, 2021 Newmarket, the home of flat racing, stages some first-class Group 1 action for the 2-year olds on Saturday with the Middle Park & Cheveley Park Stakes featuring alongside the traditional mile & a furlong Cambridgeshire Heritage Handicap for older horses Ger Lyons sends over both Sacred Bridge & Dr. Zempf from his Irish base for [...]
EP: 86 Doncaster, Leopardstown & Hong Kong September 10, 2021 It’s the final classic of the season at Doncaster on Saturday when they run the Group 1 St. Leger Stakes. The Portland Handicap is also run at Doncaster this weekend and trainer Mick Appleby joins us to talk about his two runners in the 5½ furlong sprint In Ireland, Leopardstown feature two Group 1 races [...]
EP: 85 Haydock, Ascot & Hong Kong September 3, 2021 Haydock, Ascot & Kempton all race on a busy Saturday and the Betfair Sprint at Haydock is the Group 1 feature of the day when the top sprinters battle over 6 furlongs. Ed Walker has high hopes for Starman in the Group 1 sprint on ground he should love and he joins us today as [...]
EP: 84 Goodwood & Beverley August 27, 2021 Goodwood stages a stellar day’s racing on Saturday with the Group 2 Celebration Mile, plus two exciting Group 3 contests to look forward to Trainer Dave Loughnane saddles Hello You in the Prestige Stakes there, and he joins us to discuss her chances of victory at the beautiful West Sussex track City A.M. racing editor [...]
EP: 83 York Ebor Festival – Saturday August 20, 2021 The final day of the York Ebor Festival hosts the much-anticipated Ebor Handicap over the mile and six-furlong distance. Irish trainer Johnny Murtagh joins us to discuss the chances of his two Ebor runners, Sonnyboyliston and Mirann. Racing journalist Geoff Lester tells us about his new book “The Time Of My Life” and relive some [...]
EP: 82 York Ebor Festival – Friday August 19, 2021 Sprinting is the main attraction on Day 3 of the York Ebor Festival when the 5-furlong Nunthorpe Stakes sees the long-awaited match-up between the very best of the current crop of international sprinters. City A.M. racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the action alongside Jamie Benson from the Tote as we look at [...]
EP: 81 York Ebor Festival – Thursday August 18, 2021 The York Ebor Festival continues on Thursday with the Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks taking centre stage on the Knavesmire. City A.M. racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the action alongside Jamie Hart from the Tote as we look to find some unique betting opportunities in the WorldPool markets on Ladies Day at York. [...]
EP: 80 York Ebor Festival – Wednesday August 17, 2021 Day 1 of the York Ebor Festival sees the Group 1 Juddmonte International as the highlight on the card. We speak to York racecourse Chief Executive & Clerk of the course William Derby ahead of this year’s meeting. City A.M. racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the action alongside Jamie Hart from the [...]