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In The Know is back and now proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal and Tipster Paul Kealy as they preview the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Ryanair Chase, Mares' Chase and Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival 2026.

Will or won't Jonbon head to the Cheltenham Festival?Will or won't Constitution Hill get a run at Southwell on Friday?Will or won't Nottingham survive as a racecourse?And if it does, will it be the Jockey Club or Arena Racing Company that ends up owning the track?All those questions and a comprehensive review of another thrilling weekend of racing are covered by Lee Mottershead, Scott Burton and James Stevens in this week's edition of The Front Page.

Sam Hart, Tom Park, Harry Wilson and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson break down all the action from Ascot, Haydock and Wincanton in a packed racing review.The panel dive into the ITV action, providing their best horse racing tips for the weekend. What’s next for Jonbon? Where should he run after Saturday? The team answer that all important question.

In The Know is back and now proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Assistant Betting Editor Graeme Rodway and Tipster Paul Kealy as they preview the Supreme Novices' Hurdle, Brown Advisory Novices' Chase & Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival 2026.

Is Haiti Couleurs in with a shout in the Gold Cup? Is Friday Night Live a gimmick or a smash hit? Do the IHRB have questions to answer over the Philip Byrnes case? And what should Nicky Henderson do as he faces the biggest call of his career with Constitution Hill?To discuss these issues and all the week's most big stories, join Tom Kerr, Lewis Porteous and Liam Headd on the Front Page sofa.

James Stevens is joined by Matt Rennie, Keith Melrose and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson to break down all the key talking points from this weekend’s ITV Racing at Newbury and Warwick. Lulamba is the star attraction at Newbury in the Game Spirit Chase. Can he enhance his claims for the Arkle Chase at this year’s Cheltenham Festival by winning on Saturday?

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Maddy Playle, Liam Headd and Peter Scargill pick the bones out of a delayed Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown.The three assess the merits of Talk The Talk, Majborough, Brighterdaysahead, Fact To File and more in our comprehensive review.They also discuss the other big talking points from the week, including Coral’s withdrawal of Cheltenham Festival sponsorship and Frankie Dettori’s swansong in Brazil.

James Stevens is joined by Harry Wilson, James Hill and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson for a deep dive into an action-packed weekend of racing.The panel dissect the Dublin Racing Festival, debating whether Galopin Des Champs can dominate once again, before turning their attention to Sandown and Musselburgh for expert insight on the standout races.

Should Cheltenham have been abandoned when a hole in the track was found?Join Racing Post journalists James Stevens, Maddy Playle and Liam Headd to dissect last weekend's Trials Day card at Cheltenham.The hole in the home straight led to safety concerns at the track but racing went ahead, while the delay meant it was too dark for a photo-finish.Lambourn correspondent Liam reports the latest on Sir Gino after he sustained a season-ending injury, while the panel reflect on the Cheltenham clues learned over the weekend.The show also looks ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival this weekend, with more big jumpers in action.

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James Stevens is joined by Matt Rennie, Graeme Rodway and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to break down all the key talking points from the ITV action this weekend.The team review Trials Day at Cheltenham, look ahead to the Festival picture, and analyse the Grade 2 Mares’ Hurdle at Doncaster, with insight, opinion and plenty of debate throughout.

A day of drama at Ascot, spiky words from a top Irish jumps figure and the latest chapter in the Constitution Hill saga are all covered in this week's edition of The Front Page.Jonbon had a day to remember in the Clarence House Chase but he triumphed under James Bowen, not Harry Cobden, after JP McManus's next retained rider was injured in an earlier race. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Jonathan Harding look at what the win means for Jonbon and debate some dismissive comments from Marine Nationale's owner-trainer Barry Connell. They also ask what the future holds for Cobden and Mark Walsh, who has been McManus's principal rider in Ireland.As well as reflecting on the other weekend action, which included a devastating victory by Old Park Star, we examine a run of odds-on defeats for Willie Mullins-trained horses, a new Flat target for Constitution Hill and the ongoing stand-off between BHA chair Lord Allen and Britain's racecourses.

Harry Cobden has been appointed JP McManus's new retained jockey in major racing transfer news.That is the main topic on this week's The Front Page, as the breaking news is discussed with James Stevens, Maddy Playle and Liam Headd.The panel also look back on the weekend racing and how last week's cold weather has been detrimental to the sport as well as latest entries for the Cheltenham Festival.There are concerns for racing's future and Racing Post Editor Tom Kerr looks at the latest challenge facing BHA chair Lord Allen.

James Stevens is joined by Liam Headd, Keith Melrose and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson to dive into the weekend action, dissecting the ITV racing including the Classic Chase at Warwick and a top Saturday card at Kempton, including the Lanzarote Hurdle.With the weather playing its part, the team assess the key races as we hope for a competitive weekend of jumps racing.

Are attendances set to bounce back at the Cheltenham Festival? That is just one of the questions examined in this week's edition of The Front Page. Hopes are high that falling crowd numbers at the sport's biggest meeting could become a thing of the past after Cheltenham's New Year's Day fixture was a sellout for the first time in its history. With attendances having also risen at Kempton, Ascot, Leopardstown and elsewhere across the Christmas and new year period, the sport is enjoying a positive start to 2026. Lee Mottershead, Lewis Porteous and Scott Burton look at that recent development and also discuss Betfred's decision to so far reject a new media rights deal with a collection of British racecourses. The team debate what that means and consider a move by campaigners to persuade government that gambling advertising should be banned. In another packed edition, Lee, Lewis and Scott also salute Billy Loughnane after the young riding sensation set a major new record.

New Year. Big races. Sharp analysis. James Stevens, Jonny Pearson and Harry Wilson dive into the New Year’s Day action from Cheltenham and Musselburgh, breaking down the key races and highlighting the main players on a red-hot card at Jump racing HQ. Plus, two cracking contests from Musselburgh in a fast-paced, no-nonsense preview of the day's standout racing.

The racing year’s biggest stories get wrapped up and debated in a special hour-long episode of The Front Page.Willie Mullins, Oisin Murphy, Rachael Blackmore and Frankie Dettori all come under the spotlight as Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Jonathan Harding reflect on the furore surrounding Kempton’s future, Constitution Hill’s fall from grace and British racing’s success in axing the tax.As well as reflecting on a year of huge-priced winners and unlikely success for pacemakers, the team looks back on some of their favourite races from 2026 and asks what we can expect from the new year.

James Stevens is joined by Jonny Pearson, Harry Wilson and Unibet's Brett Williams to provide their best bets for the Festive racing period.Let us know in the comments who your best bet is this christmas period!

Did we see the next true star of the staying hurdling scene running for JP McManus at Ascot on Saturday? But if we did, which horse was it? Lee Mottershead, Maddy Playle and Matthew Rennie reflect on the performances of Impose Toi, Honesty Policy and some of the weekend's other most notable performers in the latest edition of The Front Page. Looking forward, the team considers who will win this week's spectacular King George and reflects on how many more King Georges will be run at Kempton. In this festive edition we also look back on last week's 300-1 and 250-1 winners and ask why so many horses now seem to be scoring at huge odds.

Join James Stevens, James Hill, Keith Melrose and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson as they tee up a thrilling weekend of ITV Racing from Ascot and Haydock.The team kick off at Ascot, dissecting the key races and pinpointing the main players in the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle over three miles.They then switch focus to Haydock for two cracking contests — one over fences and a competitive novice hurdle.A fast-paced, insightful preview of the weekend’s standout racing action.

How about this for a set of discussion topics?The increasingly uncertain future of Kempton, the possible purchase of Arc by the Jockey Club, a significant changes overhaul of the Derby festival, the first formal public address given by new BHA chair Lord Charles Allen, the world's fastest racehorse, the ongoing lamentable state of some weighing rooms, fascinating insight into a major BHA corruption investigation and the sentencing of an illegal bookmaker.There is all that and more in the latest edition of The Front Page - and the more includes reflections on two afternoons of quality racing at Cheltenham, where Sir Anthony McCoy's Lambourn tenant Faye Bramley trained the 33-1 winner of the December Gold Cup. Even more significantly, the race carried the name of the charity created by John and Amy Hunt to support women and girls facing desperately tough times.Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and Matthew Rennie cover all those subjects in a thoroughly packed edition.

In The Know is back!Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipsters Robbie Wilders and Paul Kealy as they preview the action from Day 2 of the December meeting at Cheltenham.

In The Know is back!Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders and Betting Editor Keith Melrose as they preview the action from Day 1 of the December meeting at Cheltenham.

Join James Stevens, Lewis Porteous and Matt Rennie to look back at the big talking points.The panel reflect on the weekend's action in the Tingle Creek, won by Il Etait Temps, and Hilly Way Chase and its implications on the Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.Alice Haynes quit training due to finances this week and the panel analyse why this is the latest alarm bell to British racing.We also hear more on Frankie Dettori's farewell tour and a special report highlighting a worrying number of female jump jockeys.

Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders and Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing from Sandown and Aintree.

Join Sam Hart, Graeme Rodway, Matt Rennie and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson as they look ahead to the weekend’s ITV Racing from Sandown and Aintree. The team run through the key races at Sandown, highlighting the contenders in this year's Tingle Creek and Henry VIII Novices' Chase. They then turn to Aintree for a look at the feature race, the Becher Handicap Chase, where the runners are over the Grand National fences for the final time before Christmas. A clear, informative preview of the weekend’s main action, with plenty of insight along the way.

Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster Paul Kealy and Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing from Newbury and Newcastle.

Join James Stevens, handicapper Jonny Pearson, tipster Harry Wilson and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson for this weekend’s ITV Racing preview, with all eyes on a big Saturday featuring the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and top-class action from Newcastle.The panel break down a wide-open Coral Gold Cup, assessing the main contenders and highlighting where the value might lie.The team then take aim at Newcastle's Fighting Fifth. Can the great Constitution Hill roll back the years? Expect sharp insights, smart betting angles and concise analysis across the key weekend races.

Racing Post Editor Tom Kerr breaks down the major implications of the gambling tax increases revealed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as part of her 2025 budget. With new measures that could reshape the future of betting, Tom explores what today's announcement means for punters, bookmakers, and the entire racing industry.What's discussed:- Tom Kerr’s expert reaction to the 2025 budget- The real impact of the government’s new taxes- How the revised tax regime will affect punters- What this means for the long-term sustainability of UK horse racing- Industry insights you won’t hear anywhere else

There's a whole lot of love in the latest edition of The Front Page - but also some healthy disagreement. After a wonderful Saturday and Sunday of jump racing, Lee Mottershead, Lewis Porteous and James Stevens reflect on some tremendous performances by Gaelic Warrior, Grey Dawning, The Jukebox Man and Jango Baie. Perhaps not surprisingly, one member of the team believes this season's King George VI Chase winner ran over the weekend - and it might not be the horse you think. As well as wrapping up some of the current major stories - including the huge bans handed out following the Hillsin stopping scandal - the guys ask what we should expect from Constitution Hill in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle. David Jennings also joins the show as he and James ask a different question, namely who is better, Paul Townend or Sean Bowen?

Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster 's Paul Kealy and Graeme Rodway as they preview the action on ITV Racing from Ascot and Haydock.

Join James Stevens, ante-post man Robbie Wilders, journalist James Hill, and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson for this week’s ITV racing weekend preview, as we look ahead to the action at Haydock, Ascot, and Punchestown.We’ll be taking a deep dive into the feature event, the Betfair Chase at Haydock, where all eyes are on the favourite Grey Dawning. The panel discuss whether he’s the one to beat or if there’s a smarter angle lurking in behind.Expect expert tips, sharp betting insights, and in-depth analysis across all the major races on the ITV schedule.#BetfairChase #Haydock #Ascot #Punchestown

What links Constitution Hill, the Racing League and Harry Skelton’s arms-wide victory salute? Firstly, all three seem to polarise racing fans. Secondly, all three are among the subjects discussed in this week’s edition of The Front Page.As well as reviewing a weekend of great jump racing in Britain and Ireland, Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Matthew Rennie discuss news revealed in the Racing Post about Arena Racing Company and ITV dumping the Racing League and launching a new Friday night winter series aimed at those aged between 18 and 25.On the horse front the panel has differing opinions about how excited we should be about novice chaser Final Demand and how hopeful we should be about Constitution Hill ahead of his planned return to competition next Saturday.As well as saluting Betting Shop Manager of the Year winner Tracey Mooney and reflecting on what might be to come in the now imminent budget, Lee, Chris and Matt debate the merits of the Skelton salute and ask whether it’s the ‘Harryplane’ or the ‘Skelocopter’?

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster 's Paul Kealy and Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing for the November meeting at Cheltenham.

Join James Stevens, assistant betting editor Graeme Rodway, Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson for this week’s ITV Racing weekend preview, as we look ahead to a huge weekend of action at Cheltenham.It’s one of the standout meetings of the season, and our panel will guide you through all the key races from Cheltenham and Wetherby, offering expert tips, betting angles, and in-depth race analysis.If you’re betting on horses this weekend, or just want top-class insight ahead of the ITV coverage, this is essential viewing for every racing fan.

Join Maddy Playle, James Stevens and Liam Headd to discuss an eventful week in racing.They review the return of Haiti Couleurs and discuss all of the fallout from West Country weekend, including the remarkable Haldon Gold Cup win of Thistle Ask.His trainer Dan Skelton continues to march towards his first trainers' championship, as his old mentor Paul Nicholls experiences mixed fortunes. The team also look back on the Melbourne Cup win of Half Yours and why the mercurial Racing Blogger has been such a success Down Under.They sign off with tips for Cheltenham's November meeting, with the Paddy Power Gold Cup and Greatwood Hurdle coming up this weekend.

Join James Stevens, Keith Melrose, Jonny Pearson and Unibet’s Brett Williams for this week’s ITV Racing weekend preview. This is your expert guide to the best horse racing tips, betting angles and race analysis for Saturday’s action. This weekend’s ITV Racing comes from Wincanton, Aintree and Doncaster and our panel break down the major races, key form lines, pace angles and the horses you need to have on your radar.Get professional insights from some of the sharpest minds in the British racing media – plus value picks, under-the-radar runners and where the panel think the smart money is going.If you’re betting on horses this weekend, or just want top-tier insight before the ITV coverage, this is essential viewing.

On the latest edition of The Front Page, host Jonathan Harding is joined by Maddy Playle and Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd to discuss Frankie Dettori's US retirement and plans for a South American swansong.The panel also reflects on a remarkable weekend for European trainers at the Breeders' Cup, with Willie Mullins, Aidan O'Brien, Francis Graffard and Charlie Appleby among those on the scoresheet, and looks ahead to Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.

Join Maddy Playle, Callum Helliwell, and Sean Collins for the Racing Post’s Breeders’ Cup Preview Show, in partnership with BloodHorse. The team break down every major race from Friday and Saturday’s action at Del Mar, delivering expert insight, sharp analysis, and their best bets for the weekend.Will Aidan O’Brien set a new record for Group 1 victories this season? Which top juveniles are poised to shine? And who will claim the Breeders’ Cup Classic following Sovereignty’s dramatic withdrawal?Don’t miss this must-watch guide to the biggest names, boldest predictions, and betting angles ahead of a thrilling weekend of US racing.

Join Sam Hart, Jonny Pearson, Harry Wilson, and Unibet’s Brett Williams for this week’s ITV Racing Weekend Preview, where the team break down an action packed lineup of top-class horse racing across the UK, Ireland, and the US.In the UK, Wetherby and Ascot take centre stage. Harry Wilson has a strong fancy running at Ascot, while opinions clash among the panel in the much anticipated Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.Across the Irish Sea, attention turns to the Grade 1 Down Royal Champion Chase, where Envoi Allen returns in search of more glory. But could the star chaser be vulnerable this time around? The team discuss the key contenders and betting angles for one of Ireland’s biggest jump races.To wrap up, the panel look stateside at Del Mar for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup, including in-depth analysis and bold predictions for the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Jonny Pearson shares an exciting perspective on this year’s feature race.Don’t miss expert tips, race previews, and betting insights ahead of another thrilling weekend of ITV Racing action.

British racing is running out of road. A new special report by ex-jockey Richard Killoran lays bare the deep structural problems threatening the sport - from collapsing foal crop and falling attendances to a funding system that returns far less betting turnover to the sport than in other countries.This week on The Front Page, we dive into the findings and ask the big questions:Is British racing’s business model fundamentally broken?Have governance battles and media-rights dependence left the sport unfixable?What would real change look like - and can it be delivered?Join Tom Kerr, Scott Burton and James Stevens as we cover this urgent report, plus look back at a packed weekend on the track and pick the bones out of the Haggas-Purton spat.

Get set for the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our panel assesses all the big races from the final day of Cheltenham’s Showcase meeting, plus the high-quality Flat action on ITV at Doncaster and Newbury.Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders, Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and Ed Nicholson from Unibet to provide their analysis and best bets for a superb Saturday, which also features the Group 1 Futurity Trophy.

Join Maddy Playle, Chris Cook and Matt Rennie to discuss all the main talking points from a busy week in racing. The panel discuss the changes afoot at Cheltenham, with the Mares' Hurdle moved from its usual Tuesday slot and consultations ongoing about moving the meeting to Wednesday to Saturday.They also look back on a dramatic Champions Day card, with 200-1 and 100-1 winners shocking racegoers at Ascot and asking pertinent questions of the autumn showcase card.Finally, bookmakers say a significant amount of their high street shops will be closed as the racing tax threat looms in the November budget.

The Big Jump Off is here! Host David Jennings is joined by our heavyweight trio of tipsters - Tom Segal, Johnny Dineen and Paul Kealy - for exclusive views, punchy analysis, ante-post tips and horses to follow for the 2025-26 jumps season. Jennings also chats to Gordon Elliott to get the latest news on his galaxy of stars and the top trainer even nominates a dark horse to follow for the season that most of you won't even have heard of. Pat Cooney from bet365 has the lowdown on all the markets and the team all pick their best ante-post bet over the coming months, as well as their one to swerve for the season and who they feel are the best handicapped horses in training.

In The Know is back!Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster 's Paul Kealy and Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing for British Champions Day at Ascot.

Join us for the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our team breaks down Saturday's big races on British Champions Day at Ascot.Presenter James Stevens is joined by assistant betting editor Graeme Rodway, along with Tom Park and Ed Nicholson from Unibet, to provide their analysis of a superb card at Ascot, headlined by five Group Ones.

On the latest edition of The Front Page, Jonathan Harding is joined by deputy Ireland editor David Jennings and Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd to reflect on the weekend's big juvenile races at Newmarket and their impact on the early markets for next season's Classics – as well as providing a two-year-old to follow.The panel also reflects on last week's sales ring drama, looks ahead to a red-hot Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday and examines the might of Willie Mullins and his quest for a third British championship.