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Sweeping changes to the Cheltenham Festival, a lack of change in British racing politics and top-class action on the track are all on the table in this week's edition.Lee Mottershead, David Jennings and Peter Scargill kick things off by examining the full raft of changes made to the festival. Next up we dig deep into the Racing Post's special report on the problems in British racing's governance structure and ask if the problem is the system or the people within it?Finally, there's a look back to the weekend's Group 1 action at Newmarket and a look ahead to Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newmarket, Haydock and the Curragh this weekend.In the first part of the show, the panel looks at a brilliant card at Newmarket. The two-year-olds are centre stage at Flat racing HQ this weekend, with the Cheveley Park and Middle Park being the feature Group 1’s. The panel also try to solve the puzzle that is the Cambridgeshire Handicap. We then look at two handicaps from Haydock as well as an interesting five-runner Beresford Stakes at the Curragh.

The axing of a Grade 1 race at the Cheltenham Festival, the world's most famous Flat horse and more ominous news about the black market are the topics debated in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, David Jennings and James Stevens start the show by following up Peter Scargill's scoop that revealed Jockey Club plans to turn the festival's Turners Novices' Chase and Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase into handicaps. Next up we look at City Of Troy's Southwell gallop, consider what it told us about his chance of winning the Breeders' Cup Classic and ask why some people seemed so annoyed the gallop even happened. Finally, the panel takes stock of alarming new numbers that suggest Britain's betting black market is even bigger than previously feared.

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, David Jennings and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Ayr and Newbury this weekend.In the first part of the show, the panel looks at the Ayr Gold Cup. With the betting 17-2 the field, it shows just how difficult of a puzzle this sprint handicap is. David Jennings thinks he may have found the winner, though. We Take a look at the four ITV races from Newbury. A busy day on terrestrial TV sees the Group 3 Mill Reef take centre stage at the Berkshire track. The question is, who comes out on top?The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

Join James Stevens, Jonathan Harding and Scott Burton to discuss the week's big talking points. The panel dissect a stellar weekend of Flat racing including the St Leger, Economics in the Irish Champion Stakes and the various Arc clues on Saturday and Sunday. Scott leads the tributes to legendary trainer Sir Michael Stoute who will retire at the end of the season, and recalls his great days including with Shergar. James looks at a controversial race involving a 28-day ban at Worcester.

David Jennings is joined by Keith Melrose, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Doncaster, Chester and Leopardstown this weekend.In the first part of the show, the panel look at a brilliant card from Doncaster, where the St Leger, the final classic of the season, is the highlight.We then take a look at Chester’s two ITV races followed by the Irish Champion Stakes, in which the exciting Economics bids to prove the hype is justified in his first try at Group 1 level.The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

The suspension of a top trainer, an important decision about Europe's greatest Flat race and a bizarre French Group 1 are the talking points in this week's edition of The Front Page.The programme begins with Jonathan Harding leading the discussion of a torrid day last week for Shark Hanlon, who was given a ten-month suspension by the IHRB having already found himself at the centre of a social media storm.Lee Mottershead and Scott Burton then debate whether geldings should be permitted to run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after France-Galop revealed plans to consider the ban.The programme ends with a look at Saturday's Betfair Sprint Cup and the following afternoon's Prix du Moulin, in which Tribalist shocked a star-studded field by stealing the prize from the front.

David Jennings is joined by Graeme Rodway, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Haydock, Ascot and Kempton this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at a brilliant card from Haydock with five races live on ITV, including the Group 1 Sprint Cup. Can Inisherin get his season back on track after a disappointing run in the July Cup last time out? We then take a look at two races from Ascot plus two from Kempton, where the Unibet September Stakes takes centre stage. Can Hamish win this race for a second time or will the improving Lion's Pride be too good for him? The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

In this week's edition of the Front Page, panellists Tom Kerr, Chris Cook and James Stevens discuss: The Ed Dunlop cocaine case The future of the Racing League The launch of 'light touch' affordability checks And the return of Constitution Hill To get in touch with your experience of affordability checks, email [email protected]

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Sandown, Beverley and Chester this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at Sandown. The Atlanta Stakes sees Tamfana return back to a mile where she was last seen finishing fourth in this year's 1,000 Guineas. To close the ITV Racing card the two-year-olds take centre stage in the Group 3 Solario Stakes. Beverley and Chester are the points of call for ITV away from Sandown. The Listed Beverley Bullet is the big race, while on the Roodee we have the Chester Stakes. The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

James Stevens is joined by Graeme Rodway and David Jennings to look at the big stories in horseracing in the last week.City Of Troy lit up the Ebor Festival at York last week and the panel discuss his chances of an ambitious Breeders' Cup Classic bid.David assesses Callum Shepherd's 18-day ban for failing to ride out a finish and James Doyle avoiding a ban in a similar incident.James takes a look at Peter Savill's latest plans to boost British racing.

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, James Stevens and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at York and Goodwood this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at five races from York. The feature is the Ebor, which is Europe’s richest handicap. A strong field go to post for this staying contest, and after a strong week already for the Coolmore team, can Queenstown justify his place at the top of the betting? The supporting card on ITV this weekend comes from Goodwood. The Celebration Mile is the big race on the South Downs on Saturday. This year's dominant miler Charyn finished third in this contest last year. Could there be another future star in this year's field? The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

Join James Stevens, Chris Cook and Conor Fennelly to discuss the hot topics in horse racing?Conor looks at new plans for a race series in Ireland, which has prompted the threat of legal action from the likes of Willie MullinsIt is a brilliant Ebor Festival at York this week and the panel discuss City Of Troy's chances at YorkJames raises concerns over a new policy for syndicate members.

Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, Marc Hryhorskyj and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Newbury, Ripon and Newmarket this weekend.In the first part of the show, the panel look at Newbury. York's Ebor festival may be on the horizon, but we have some top racing at Newbury, headlined by the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes. The race is full of classy seven-furlong specialists who all have claims.Ripon and Newmarket are the points of call for ITV away from Newbury. The unique Grey Horse Handicap takes place at Newmarket, while at Ripon we have the competitive Great St Wilfrid Handicap. The panel have some big prices across the cards.The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

British racing has some debates on a regular basis - one of them is our principal story in this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and Liam Headd reflect on the publication of the 2025 fixtures list, which got plenty of people hot under the collar. Whoever succeeds Julie Harrington as BHA chief executive will lead the work on the 2026 fixture list. We look at the job advertisement published last week and consider what sort of person might be appointed. Finally, we head to France for analysis of a mega merger and Charyn's runaway success in the Prix Jacques le Marois.

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Ascot, Haydock and Newmarket this weekend.In the first part of the show, the panel look at Ascot. The Shergar Cup has come round in the racing calendar once again as riders from far and wide head to Ascot for a unique team competition at the Berkshire track. Billy Loughnane has an excellent book of rides, and Robbie Wilders thinks the young jockey could have a good meeting on his Shergar Cup debut. Haydock and Newmarket are the points of call for ITV away from the Shergar Cup. The Rose of Lancaster Stakes is the feature at Haydock. Group 1 winner Anmaat returns off a 439 day lay-off, but will he make a winning return after this break?

On this edition of the Front Page, Tom Kerr, Scott Burton and Matt Rennie reflect on all the big stories from Glorious Goodwood, including Notable Speech's return to form in the Sussex, Big Evs equalling the score against Asfoora, Mick Appleby's extraordinary week and Kieran Shoemark's hunt for a Group 1 winner.Also on the agenda are quickfire segments on the ongoing media rights war between Flutter and Arc, the hunt for racing's new leadership and reflections on the Olympics from Scott, France Paris correspondent.Finally, ahead of a new Racing Post series looking at how different generations engage with racing, the panel - representing gen Z, millenials and gen X - discuss how viewing habits and behaviours have evolved and shifted, with profound consequences for racing and other sports.

Problematic gambling surveys, King George shocks & a mighty farewell to a racing legend are all discussed in the newest edition of The Front Page.Bill Barber reviews the latest announcements on the problematic gambling survey for Great Britain, where will this leave Horse Racing betting in the coming months and years ahead?Next up, James Stevens reports on the passing of ISTABRAQ, a 14 time Grade 1 winner who captured thousands of hearts in Britain & Ireland who passed at the ripe old age of 32. Will there ever be a horse quite like him?Finally, host Maddy Playle looks back at a cracking weekend of action at Ascot, culminating in the French domination of the King George, where GOLIATH took down his rivals in a shock result.

Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings, Robbie Wilders and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for Glorious Goodwood and the Galway Festival.

Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, James Stevens and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Ascot and York this weekend.In the first part of the show, the panel look at Ascot. The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes is one of the highlights of the British Flat season. Auguste Rodin tops the market but with rivals such as Rebel’s Romance and Bluestocking this will be no easy task. Up at York the York Stakes is the feature on the card, along with a couple of competitive sprint handicaps. Is Passenger going to get the job done against last year's winner Alflaila and the unlucky loser from Royal Ascot King’s Gambit?

The first episode of Champions: Full Gallop, the second episode of Flutter versus Arena Racing Company and the third episode of British success in Ireland's 2024 Classics are up for debate in the latest edition of The Front Page.Lee Mottershead reviews the launch of ITV's new jump racing docuseries, assesses the wider response to the programme and examines the all-important early ratings.Next up, James Stevens reports on the second bout of hostilities between gambling giant Flutter and Arc, whose Chepstow meeting on Thursday was partly shunned by Flutter brands Sky Bet and Paddy Power.We then move on to the weekend's racing highlights, particularly You Got To Me's Irish Oaks triumph, before the team takes an early look at this Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes.

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Market Rasen and Newbury this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at the jumps card at Market Rasen. The Unibet Summer Plate Handicap Chase is one of the big summer jumps races in the calendar and this is a typically competitive renewal. Can the team solve the puzzle? Newbury has four live races on ITV this weekend. The Steventon Stakes is one of the features on the card there with Shadwell horses Alyanaabi and Al Aasy prominent in the market. The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

Vying for the Front Page this week are all the big stories from Newmarket - including William Buick's 100th top-tier win, weakness in the sprint division and the 2,000 Guineas favourite's latest step forward - alongside a discussion of the forthcoming ITV docuseries, Champions: Full Gallop, and new revelations about the impact of affordability checks on racing's finances. Our team for this week is Racing Post editor Tom Kerr, deputy industry editor Peter Scargill and reporter Jon Harding.The show begins with a message of support to John Hunt after the horrific murder of his wife, Carol, and two of his daughters, Hannah and Louise.

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newmarket, York and Ascot this weekend.In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at Newmarket. The big race is the Group 1 July Cup. The three-year-olds dominate the top of the betting and Inisherin will be bidding to back up his win in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.Ascot and York provide supporting cards on ITV this weekend and there are some competitive handicaps for the team to try to solve. Graeme and Ed agree on a 20-1 shot in the John Smith's Cup for a trainer who has a good record in the race.The team finish by sharing their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

A general election, a dramatic skirmish and a hard-fought Sandown success are the topics up for debate in this week's edition of The Front Page.Richard Forristal kicks things off by examining City Of Troy's workmanlike triumph in the Coral-Eclipse. Most people seemed to be underwhelmed but Richard argues it would be wrong to be too downbeat about what we saw.Sir Keir Starmer enjoyed a much more decisive victory when the United Kingdom went to the polls. What does a Labour government mean for racing and should the sport be considering a former Conservative MP for a senior role at the BHA?The programme ends with Jonathan Harding exploring last week's media rights showdown between the Martin Cruddace-led Arena Racing Company and gambling giant Flutter. With bookmakers still adamant they are paying too much, what comes next?

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Sandown and Haydock this weekend.In the first part of the show, the panel analyse Saturday's card at Sandown. City Of Troy the headliner in the Coral-Eclipse and the panel are hoping to see something special from Aidan O'Brien's three-year-old.The second part of the show focuses on Haydock, where Sir Mark Prescott saddles Lancashire Oaks favourite Tiffany after her Group 3 success at Newcastle a week ago. The panel also have a look at the big handicaps on the card.The team then share their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

Last week the BHA revealed that betting on racing continues to decline, falling almost 6 per cent in the first quarter of 2024 to extend a rout extending back to 2022. Joined on the Front Page by Bill Barber and Jonathan Harding, Tom Kerr says the latest figures should be a wakeup call for racing and warns the sport's lack of leadership is hindering efforts to deal with the gathering crisis.The panel also discusses the imminent general election and its implications for racing, before turning to all the latest racing stories including Betfred's sponsorship of all five British Classics, the debate over the Irish Derby length and City Of Troy's upcoming appearance in the Coral-Eclipse.

Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newcastle and Newmarket this weekend.In the first part of the show, the panel analyse Saturday's card at Newcastle. Kinross is set to make his seasonal reappearance in the Group 3 Chipchase Stakes after he was withdrawn from the Jubilee at Royal Ascot last week with the ground against him. The Northumberland Plate is the highlight on the card and our team try to crack the puzzle. The second part of the show focuses on Newmarket, where Charlie Appleby will be hoping to bounce back from a quiet Royal Ascot, on the return to the July course. He sends King Of Conquest and Noble Dynasty there this weekend in a bid to get the ball rolling. The team then share their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

Royal Ascot is done and dusted for another year - but not on The Front Page. This week's edition is a comprehensive review and analysis of the world's most famous Flat festival. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and David Jennings assess the week's top performances and consider who were the week's big winners and losers among the sport's elite horses, jockeys, owners and trainers. Full of fresh perspective and strong opinion, this is a perfect way to look back on five days of fabulous racing - and with a few potential future winners pinpointed as well.

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Robbie Wilders and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for Royal Ascot 2024Let us know in the comments who your best bet is for the Royal Ascot 2024.

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at York, Sandown and Chester this weekend.In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at York. Relentless Voyager was an impressive winner at Epsom last time out, and the panel are keen on his chances in the Listed Race To The Ebor Grand Cup Stakes.The second part of the show switches the panel's attention to Sandown and Chester. The Scurry Stakes at Sandown sees Adaay In Devon at the top of the market. She has been running behind Group-class Royal Ascot runners and looks to have found a good opportunity away from the royal meeting here.The team then share their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

Join us for a special edition of the Front Page following the news that BHA chief executive Julie Harrington will step down later this year, the latest in a series of top leaders to exit the sport. Was Harrington a success or failure in the role? What does her successor need to tackle? And who might fill the role?

We're talking all things Royal Ascot this week as Maddy Playle and Peter Scargill join Tom Kerr on the Front Page.Front and centre is the recent debate over whether Royal Ascot is losing its lustre for international runners unimpressed by its prize-money. The panel also discusses a remarkable pre-Ascot spending spree by a rising force in the sport, John Gosden's tough start to the season and the big clashes at next week's festival.Also on the agenda is the exit of Jockey Club chief executive Nevin Truesdale - the panel chews over his record at the top and asks what sort of person might take over the role later in the year.Finally, we follow up a Chris Cook column which called for the BHA to ensure horses spend time in the pre-parade and parade rings, following concerns that racegoers who want to actually see racehorses are getting a raw deal.To get the Euro 2024 preview guide purchase today's Racing Post (Monday, June 10) or buy the PDF here: https://shop1.racingpost.com/products/racing-post-euro-2024-betting-guide-pdf-version?_pos=1&_sid=01a9d6268&_ss=rMembers' Club Ultimate subscribers can also access the special supplement via the digital newspaper.

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Robbie Wilders and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Haydock & Beverley this weekend.In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at Haydock. There are four competitive looking races on the ITV card from Haydock, including the Lester Piggott Fillies' Stakes and John of Gaunt Stakes. Can the team solve these tricky puzzles?The second part of the show switches the panel's attention to Beverley where two-year-old's are at the centre of attention. Richard Fahey is in flying form, and looks for this to continue as he sends the well fancied Moving Force to the Two Year Old Trophy Conditions Stakes at 2.40.The team then share their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

Two Derbys, one Oaks and the latest showdown between racing and betting are the hot topics in this week's edition of The Front Page.City Of Troy went from woeful to wonderful on Saturday, in the process living up to everything Aidan O'Brien had said about last year's champion juvenile. Jonathan Harding looks back at his Epsom triumph and Eleziya's Oaks victory for Dermot Weld and the Aga Khan.The Classic action continued on Sunday at Chantilly, where Look De Vega ran away with the Prix du Jockey Club. Scott Burton was there and forecasts what France's new superstar might do next.Lee Mottershead ends the show by taking us through his Racing Post Big Read feature that went inside the corridors of power to tell the story of why racing and betting failed to reach an agreement on levy reform.

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action on Derby day at Epsom this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel discuss the Derby in detail. Will City Of Troy bounce back to his best in the colt's Classic on Saturday? Graeme Rodway is keen to shy away from the top of the market and puts up a selection at 22/1. The second part of the show analyses the other races from Epsom that appear on the ITV cameras this weekend. We have two competitive "dash" handicaps to get stuck into as well as a couple of tricky Group 3 races. To finish, the team share any other bets away from the races previewed before revealing their weekend NAPs.

In this week’s edition of The Front Page, the team reflect on a remarkable weekend for British trainers at the Curragh and look ahead to this week’s Classics at Epsom. David Jennings delivers his verdict on Fallen Angel and Rosallion, while he also has his say on short-priced Derby favourite City Of Troy.Maddy Playle discusses the decision not to press ahead with Sunday evening meetings in Britain following a trial period and much opposition from the sport’s participants. This week’s show ends with Jonathan Harding considering what the general election might mean for British racing following the collapse of levy talks with bookmakers.

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Haydock, Goodwood, York and the Curragh this weekend.In the first part of this Super Saturday show, the team look at the races from Haydock. Vandeek returns in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes. The form of his win from Deauville in the Prix Morny has worked out well, but do the panel think he is the banker on Saturday? The panel also look at the Irish 2,000 Guineas from the Curragh with two British runners towards the top of the betting.The second part of the show switches the panel's attention to Goodwood and York. There are some competitive handicaps from both courses, but Jonny is keen on one in the sprint handicap at York.To finish, the team look at the Group 1s from the Curragh on Sunday before giving their other selections and weekend NAPs.

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, James Stevens and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newbury and Newmarket this weekend.In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at Newbury. The Group 1 Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes is the big race on the card at the Berkshire track. Big Rock and Inspiral are the headline acts, but who will come out on top?The second part of the show switches the panel's attention to Newmarket, a card featuring three competitive handicaps. The team give their selections which includes a NAP on the card for Ed Nicholson.The team then give their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

An exclusive story in Sunday's Racing Post headlines this week's The Front Page. Maddy Playle discusses how British racing is considering a radical new plan to monetize its top Flat events. The proposals involve racecourses ceding control of their most valuable assets to an international private equity or sovereign wealth fund.France correspondent Scott Burton casts his eye over the Derby and the Oaks after a week of Classic trials at Chester, Lingfield and Leopardstown. Big performances from the likes of Los Angeles, Ambiente Friendly, You Got To Me and Forest Fairy come under the microscope. West Country correspondent James Stevens reflects on an eventful week on track and highlights the importance of Mental Health Awareness week for racing and its participants.

Sam Hart is joined by Matt Gardner, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Ascot, Haydock and Lingfield this weekend.In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at Ascot. The Victoria Cup is the big handicap on the card with Mostabshir the current favourite, however Matt and Ed agree on one who could be a big challenger to the Gosden's horse. The second part of the show switches attention to Lingfield. Oaks and Derby trial's are the big headliners there. The impressive last-time-out Wetherby victor Danielle is a short price in the Oaks trial, while Aidan O'Brien really looks to get his Classic stars going with two entries in the Derby trial.The team then give their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

Two gripping Classics, the last great spring jumps festival and huge developments for racing and punters in Britain and Ireland are the talking points in a bumper edition of The Front Page.Racing Post industry Bill Barber analyses the latest affordability checks news and stresses that many pitfalls lie ahead, while David Jennings paints a grim picture for Irish racing as an advertising ban becomes ever more likely.Lee Mottershead leads discussion on Guineas weekend at Newmarket, where Notable Speech and Elmalka were tremendous winners but City Of Troy, Ramatuelle and Tamfana made headlines for all the wrong reasons.The chat then turns to Punchestown, where Jack Kennedy became a worthy champion jockey and Galopin Des Champs succumbed once again to Fastorslow. For DJ, however, it is the dual Gold Cup winner who should be clear favourite to triumph back at Cheltenham next March.

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newmarket, Goodwood and Thirsk this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel look at Saturday's card at Newmarket, headlined by the 2,000 Guineas. City of Troy is one of the most exciting horses we have seen in recent seasons, but could there be an upset on the cards on his big reappearance? The second part of the show switches attention to Goodwood and Thirsk. Two competitive races on Saturday to get stuck into, which means a tough puzzle to crack at both tracks. To finish, the team look ahead to the fillie's on Sunday in the 1,000 Guineas. This looks a more open contest than the colts equivalent and the panel discuss the chances of a few at prices. The team then give their other selections before providing their weekend NAPs.

Joining the Front Page panel this week are Chris Cook, Lee Mottershead and host Tom Kerr.A packed show begins with reflections on the sad news of Shishkin's death at Seven Barrows, before the panel discusses Willie Mullins' momentous achievement of becoming the first Irish-based British trainers' title winner for 70 years and asks: will he do it again next year?Lee Mottershead tells us about his reveal-all report into internal unrest at the Jockey Club, Britain's most important racecourse group and the operator of Cheltenham and Epsom, at which financial blows and disagreements over strategy have sparked a brewing crisis.(Members' Club Ultimate subscribers can read the full special report here: https://www.racingpost.com/news/features/the-big-read/internal-unrest-and-financial-blows-is-the-jockey-club-heading-for-a-crisis-asE3q7k7D7N5/)Finally, Chris laments the sport's efforts to promote its icons, prompted by the retirement of Olivier Peslier and the difficulty encountered unearthing old race footage of the gifted rider.

David Jennings is joined by Matt Gardner, Graeme Rodway and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Sandown, Leicester and Haydock this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel looks at the final day of the jumps season from Sandown which includes the Gold Cup and last years winner Kitty's Light is back to defend his crown. The second part of the show switches attention to the Flat at Leicester and Haydock. The panel looks at the races that will be live on ITV. To finish, the team provides their weekend NAPs.

Imminent changes to the Cheltenham Festival race programme, the even more imminent crowning of Willie Mullins as British champion trainer and whetting the appetite for the year's first Classics - this week's edition of The Front Page is certainly not short of material. James Stevens digs deep into his midweek Cheltenham scoop as we try to predict how the 2025 festival will look following an admission from the Jockey Club that moves will be made to strengthen the meeting. Will races be axed, could others be amended and is it time to keep novices out of the handicaps? Willie Mullins had a great time at Cheltenham, which is a major reason why he holds a clear lead in Britain's trainers' championship. Lee Mottershead puts his achievement into context as the team asks what it will mean for the sport now and in the future if Mullins does indeed claim the title. Finally we switch our attention to the Flat as Jonathan Harding assesses last week's Guineas trials before the panel busts a big myth about British Flat racing.

David Jennings is joined by Keith Melrose, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Ayr and Newbury this weekend.In the first part of the show the panel analyses Ayr's ITV card which will go a long way in deciding who wins the National Hunt Trainers' title with Mullins, Nicholls and Skelton all sending runners to the track. The second part of the show switches attention to the Flat at Newbury with the big race of the day being the Spring Cup. The panel looks at all the action that will be live on ITV.To finish, the team provides their weekend NAPs.

This week's edition of The Front Page is a Grand National special as Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and Maddy Playle combine for a comprehensive debrief of the sport's greatest race. As well as analysing I Am Maximus's runaway success, the team debates the strengths and weaknesses of this year's contest and assesses the Grand National's future in light of a renewal in which 21 horses finished and, thankfully, none fell. The programme also looks back at the rest of the Aintree festival and looks forward to the final two weeks of a gripping trainers' championship battle. On top of all that, there are even horses to follow for the new Flat season.

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action on Grand National day at Aintree. In the first part of the show the panel focus on the big one, the Grand National. The team analyse the chance of the current favourite Corach Rambler, as well as some of the others towards the top of the market. They also provide their 1-2-3s for the National and mention a few outsiders in the field. The second part of the show looks at the rest of the excellent Aintree card. The panel have a couple of strong 8-1 fancies for the card. To finish, the team give the rest of their tips for this weekend's racing, before giving their NAPs.

We lead with some breaking news on a packed show this week in which Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by West Country correspondent James Stevens and deputy Ireland editor David Jennings. Kicking us off is a breaking story about Jockey Club prize-money cuts following a fall in Cheltenham Festival attendance that compounded the impact of affordability checks on betting turnover. We look at what it means for racing and where the sport goes from here. The panel then turns to Aintree and Saturday's Grand National, with all the big talking points assessed including the paucity of the home challenge, impact of likely heavy ground, an enthralling trainers' title race and the panel's tips for the National. Finally, we look at a couple of sad stories reminding us of the dangers jockeys face every day. Stefano Cherchi, just 23, tragically died following a fall in Canberra, while Aidan Coleman announced his retirement aged 35 following serious knee injuries. Stefano Cherchi fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stenafo-cherchi The Graham Lee Racing Club: https://thegoodracing.co/product/graham-lee-racing-club/