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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/

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Kelso and Kempton this weekend.In the first part of the show the panel analyses Kelso's ITV card which will hopefully get the go ahead with inspections sceduled for the Scottish track. Ed Nicholson is very keen on the chances of a 14-1 shot on the card.The second part of the show switches attention to the Polytrack at Kempton, where there are three competitive contests to get stuck into, including the Queen's Prize Handicap for the stayers.To finish, the team provide their other weekend racing tips, look ahead to next weeks Grand National, before giving their weekend NAPs.

Get the latest golf betting tips for the upcoming Valero Texas Open & LIV Golf Miami, as James Mason and Steve Palmer take a look at this week’s tournaments. The team also take a look back at the Houston Open and Indian Open from last week, analysing who stood out, as well as who underperformed. Steve gives us his best predictions for this week's tournaments, including other selections who could be worth backing in the markets.

Reflections on a huge day of top international competition, analysis of grim financial figures for British racing and discussions on three important regulatory decisions are on the table in this week's edition of The Front Page.Scott Burton is back home after working at Meydan, where there were some stunning winning performances on World Cup night but also another case of Auguste Rodin completely failing to fire. The panel looks at what that means for his reputation and what lessons can be learned from the Dubai action.The Flat season might be kicking into gear but the jumps campaign is anything but over, with thoughts now turning to the Randox Grand National. Defending champion and ante-post favourite Corach Rambler is set to be ridden as usual by Derek Fox after Lucinda Russell's jockey survived a meeting of the BHA's Whip Review Committee. We look at Fox's case and those relating to Tony Martin and Gary Sanderson.The programme ends with Bill Barber's revelation that online betting turnover on racing fell by the equivalent of £1.75 billion in the last financial year, wiping tens of millions from the sport's media rights deals. The team argues that the scary figures hammer home why the government has to think again about affordability checks.

Join Jack Reeve and Mark Langdon as they return for the latest episode of Bets Club, giving you the best bets and predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures and more.The international break is behind us & the run in starts now as the team kick off by previewing the big match, Manchester City vs Arsenal. Can Arsenal finally turn the tide at the Etihad?Mark then gives his best bets in all of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, including Aston Villa hosting local rivals Wolves..Dan Childs returns with his best bets in the EFL, giving us lots of analysis on this week’s team in focus, Colchester United.Follow Mark as he takes a look at the best multiple offers this game week too, as the team create a bet builder, a treble and give their other best bets.

Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings, Graeme Rodway and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Musselburgh and Haydock this weekend.In the first part of the show the panel analyses Musselburgh's opening flat meeting of the season. The competitive Queen's Cup is the feature, and David Jennings is strong on the chances of one of the runners.The second part of the show switches attention back to the jumps at Haydock, where there are three competitive contests to get stuck into, including the Unibet Middle Distance Veterans' Handicap Chase Finale.To finish, the team provide their other weekend racing tips before giving their weekend NAPs.

Further reflections on the sport's top jumps meeting, first thoughts on the new Flat season and a footballer no longer wanted on Britain's racecourses are the stories up for discussion in this week's edition of The Front Page.Jonathan Harding looks at Chris Cook's special report on a Cheltenham Festival that delivered plenty of excellent racing but also considerable criticism and shrunken attendances. The panel discusses what went wrong and where improvements could be made. Lee Mottershead examines last week's news that Championship footballer Ashley Barnes has been indefinitely disqualified by the BHA as part of investigations into the controversial Hillsin affair.Maddy Playle wraps up the programme by examining the opening week's action in the British and Irish turf Flat campaigns and reflects on impressive starts for Silvestre de Sousa and David Egan.

Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Doncaster and Newbury this weekend. In the first part of the show the panel assesses the first British Flat turf meeting of 2024 at Doncaster. The Lincoln is the feature and a strong field, including the winners of the last two runnings, has been assembled. The second part of the show switches attention back to the jumps action at Newbury, with three competitive races to get stuck into. To finish, the team provide their other weekend racing tips before giving their weekend NAPs.

The Cheltenham Festival takes the spotlight on this week's show with James Stevens, Paul Kealy and David Jennings reviewing all the big events of the week.The panel analyse the big performances of the week from Galopin Des Champs, Ballyburn and Lossiemouth and assess their futures.Cheltenham's crowd dropped during the week and David and Paul share their suggestions on how to improve the meeting. The dominance of Willie Mullins was a big talking point and David charts his rise to the pinnacle of jump racing - and what it means for the wider sport.David, Paul and James also give their best ante-post bet for the 2025 Cheltenham Festival.

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

Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Sandown and Wolverhampton this weekend.In the first part of the show, the team preview the action at Sandown. The highlight on the card at the Esher track is the Imperial Cup. Will Bad finally get his head in front in one of these big handicap hurdles?The second part of the show analyses the card at Wolverhampton. The Flat season is just around the corner, and the Lincoln Trial Handicap could give us a few big-field handicap clues for the 2024 season.To finish, the team talk all things Cheltenham Festival before giving their weekend NAPs.

Join the Front Page panel for a gallop through all the big talking points ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, including the breaking news that Constitution Hill will miss the Champion Hudle. Tom Kerr, Maddy Playle and Peter Scargill also discuss the fallout from last week's key parliamentary debate on affordability checks, and the news of redundancies at Saeed Bin Suroor's Newmarket stables.-------🚨 FREE ACCESS EVENT 🚨 Log in to your Racing Post account to access free premium tips, news and race replays for a limited time only (no payment details required).

Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings, Maddy Playle and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newbury, Doncaster & Kelso this weekend.In the first part of the show, the team preview the action at Newbury and Doncaster. Newbury hosts the Greatwood Gold Cup, while up at Doncaster there is a competitive mares' Novice hurdle to dissect. The second part of the show analyses the card at Kelso. The Morebattle Hurdle is one of the highlights on the card up in Scotland where Nicky Henderson has the current favourite in Under Control. The panel discuss the current stable form as well as an update on Henderson's star Constitution Hill.To finish, the team provide their other weekend racing tips before giving their weekend NAPs.

In this special edition of The Front Page we reveal how we exposed an illegal bookmaker operating in British racing that claims over 1,000 customers and is getting set for a "ridiculously busy" Cheltenham Festival.Lee Mottershead tells Tom Kerr how he spoke to the bookmaker's 'commercial manager', posing as a prospective customer, and heard how affordability checks and account restrictions were causing the illegal operator's business to boom.They're joined by Jon Harding and Maddy Playle to discuss the significance of the story and what it tells us about the betting black market. It comes as MPs are set to debate affordability checks in Westminster on Monday evening.The panel also discusses the Grand National weights and shares the one thing they'd change about the Cheltenham Festival.

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Kempton, Newcastle and Southwell this weekend.The first part of the show analyses the card at Kempton. Grade 2 galore on the card at Kempton with the Adonis Juvenile Hurdle, Pendil Novices' Chase and the Dovecote Novices' Hurdle. We also have the competitive Coral Trophy Handicap Chase to get stuck into.In the second part of the show, the team preview the action at Newcastle and Southwell. Newcastle hosts the Eider Handicap Chase, while on the Flat at Southwell the feature is the Group 3 Winter Derby Stakes.To finish, the team provide their other weekend racing tips before giving their weekend NAPs.

Tickets that are selling slower than usual, races being run faster than usual and a European snub for York and Ascot are the subjects up for debate in this week’s edition of The Front Page.James Stevens asks why the Cheltenham Festival is proving a harder sell than in previous years, with Gold Cup day not yet sold out and the meeting’s first three days in danger of suffering another attendance drop.Lee Mottershead looks at claims made by Harry Fry and Aidan Coleman that British jumps races are being run at too fast a pace, producing unappetising contests in which the last man standing wins. Both men believe the sport needs a culture change.The BHA wanted to change the City of York Stakes and British Champions Long Distance Cup from Group 2 to Group 1 status. Maddy Playle examines the European Pattern Committee’s failure to support the proposals and the wider fear over a reduction in quality of the top European prizes.

Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Ascot, Haydock and Wincanton this weekend. The first part of the show analyses the card at Ascot. L'Homme Presse, one of the leading British contenders for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, heads the market for the Grade 1 Ascot Chase, but does Venetia Williams current form worry the panel? In the second part of the show, the team preview the action at Haydock and Wincanton. Haydock hosts its Grand National Trial, while Wincanton's feature is the Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle. To finish, the team provide their other weekend racing tips before giving their weekend NAPs.

Two huge punting festivals and two huge issues for punters exercise the panel on this week's edition of The Front Page.Maddy Playle gets the ball rolling by assessing the weekend's top performances and particularly Shishkin's Newbury success. Can he now win the Cheltenham Gold Cup? And why were only 5,000 people at Newbury? Both questions are tackled in depth.Lee Mottershead then highlights his latest Monday column, which criticised overzealous bookmaker restrictions. He argues these must be sending racing fans to the black market. Affordability checks are already doing exactly that, a point that will no doubt be raised at the key Westminster Hall debate later this month. We have the latest on that as well.Peter Scargill wraps things up by leading debate on the Grand National entries and asking a question that will exercise plenty of minds between now and the great race - how small will the British contingent be?

Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newbury and Warwick this weekend.The first part of the show analyses the card at Newbury. The highlight there is the Betfair Hurdle, which is as competitive as it gets. Keith Melrose gives an excellent analysis of the Willie Mullins French recruit Ocastle De Mottes, who has been well supported all week into favoritism.In the second part of the show, the team preview the action at Warwick which sees 2023 Mares' Novices Hurdle winner You Wear It Well take her chance in the listed Warwick Mares' Hurdle. To finish, the team provide their other weekend racing tips before giving their weekend NAPs. NAPs.

This week on the Front Page the panel of Tom Kerr, Chris Cook, Bill Barber and James Stevens is focused on the Dublin Racing Festival and Willie Mullins' extraordinary eight-Grade 1 haul at the festival.The panel also debates what makes the DRF so popular with racegoers and what other tracks can do to draw in more proper racing fans.Bill, the Racing Post's industry editor, gives the latest on the affordability checks debate scheduled for later this year. You can send your MP a letter urging them to attend via https://racingdebate.eaction.org.uk/emailFinally, we look at the Milton Harris case, in which the now former trainer was found to be "not a fit and proper person" to hold a licence.

James Stevens is joined by Keith Melrose, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Sandown, Musselburgh and Leopardstown this weekend.The first part of the show analyses the card at Sandown, where the highlight is the Grade 1 Scilly Isles Novices' Chase. Unibet have Hermes Allen, who was last seen finishing behind the magnificent Il Est Francais at Kempton, as their hot favourite.In the second part of the show, the team preview the action in Scotland at Musselburgh with some really competitive handicaps to get stuck into.To finish, the team provide their other weekend racing selections from both the UK and at the Dublin Racing Festival before giving their weekend NAPs.

Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, James Stevens and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Cheltenham and Doncaster this weekend.The first part of the show studies Saturday's superb card at Cheltenham card, where there are sure to be some major festival clues. We also get the bonus of seeing the rearranged Clarence House Chase after Ascot was frozen off last week.In the second part of the show, the team takes a look at Doncaster's ITV card. Willie Mullins sends over classy mares Ashroe Diamond and Gala Marceau for the Grade 2 Yorkshire Rose Mares' Hurdle.To finish, the team provide their other weekend racing selections before giving their weekend NAPs.

Join James Stevens, Jonathan Harding and Richard Forristal for a look back on the big news stories from the racing world.James reflects on Lingfield's Winter Million meeting and its switch to Windsor in 2025 and the panel discuss whether L'Homme Presse is a leading Cheltenham Gold Cup contender.Jonathan assesses the latest racecourse attendance figures and what could improve crowds on British racecourses.After a thought-provoking column, Richard calls for donations for Graham Lee and Richard 'Sparky' Bevis after their incidents remind us of the dangers of the sport.Link to Richard's column - https://www.racingpost.com/news/opinion/comment/racing-doesnt-happen-without-the-sacrifices-of-people-like-graham-lee-and-richard-bevis-now-they-need-our-support-apcW24w5FArA/Graham Lee - https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-lee-1699871461293?checkoutMode=HeadlessRichard 'Sparky' Bevis - https://www.gofundme.com/f/xrk8w-support-richard-sparky-bevis?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Tom Park and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Lingfield this weekend.Jumps action in Britain has been wiped out so Lingfield is the port of call for ITV's coverage. Ryan Moore heads there for four rides on the all-weather and should be popular with punters, but the panel are taking him on in the highlight on the card, the Winter Oaks Fillies' Handicap. On Sunday, we hope to have jump racing back at Lingfield for the final day of the Winter Million festival. The return of big Cheltenham Gold Cup hope L'Homme Presse is the big talking point, but do our panellists think he will end up being the best of the British for the big one in March?To finish, the team give their other weekend racing selections before giving their weekend NAPs.

British racing does not have enough high-class jumpers and the best of the lot is not being tested in the way one former legend of the sport would like. Those two subjects and a blockbuster interview are the hot topics in this week's edition of The Front Page.In a programme recorded before it was announced Constitution Hill will not run at Cheltenham next week, Maddy Playle focuses on criticism from David Elsworth and the Racing Post's Richard Forristal about the Champion Hurdle winner being campaigned too lightly.Lee Mottershead then examines Arc boss Martin Cruddace's incendiary comments about media rights transparency, racehorse trainers and racecourses before Chris Cook examines how the latest Cheltenham Festival entries shine a worrying light on the state of British jumping.

Sam Hart is joined by Keith Melrose, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Kempton, Warwick and Wetherby this weekend. The first part of the show looks at Warwick. There are two competitive handicap chases being covered from the Midlands track. The first being the Classic Chase, which is followed by the rearranged Unibet Veterans' Chase. Can the panel solve these tricky puzzles? In the second part of the show, the team look at Kempton and Wetherby's Saturday cards. The Grade 2 Silviniaco Conti Chase is possibly the race of the weekend, and Brett and Keith are strong on one in the five-runner affair. To finish, the team give their other weekend racing selections before giving their weekend NAPs.

Racing Post editor Tom Kerr is joined by West Country correspondent James Stevens and deputy industry editor Peter Scargill for the first Front Page of 2024.The panel discusses the mixed reception for the launch of Premier racing, the sport's big new plan to boost interest in the sport, and the trial of Sunday evening all-weather action.Also on the agenda is a look ahead at the Cheltenham Festival after entries for several key races were published last week, including a record low number for the Gold Cup.Finally, the team looks back at the Ultimate Racing Bucket List series and nominates their own must-visit destinations in Britain, Ireland and around the globe. What would you add to the list?SPECIAL OFFER: Ante-post Pricewise is back with a new festival series running from January 8! The series has returned a profit for five years running and secured backers a return on investment of 176% during that time. Members' Club Ultimate subscribers get full access to Pricewise's advice and you can join now with 50% off your first three months with code WELCOME2024.https://www.racingpost.com/landing/offers/members-club-welcome-offer/?utm_source=Editorial&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=MembersClubAcquisition

Sam Hart is joined by Robbie Wilders, Matt Gardner and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Wincanton and Newcastle this weekend. The first part of the show looks at Wincanton. Paul Nicholls has an excellent strike-rate at the Somerset track, and the panel is keen on a couple of his runners. In the second part of the show, the team look at Newcastle's Saturday card, which is a late addition to the ITV Saturday schedule following Sandown's abandonment. There is the potential to see two very exciting novice hurdlers in action in the north-east, but does the panel think either of the two favourites of the novice races can be beaten? To finish, the team give their other weekend racing selections before giving their weekend NAPs

Sam Hart is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Newbury, Haydock & Taunton this weekend.The first part of the show looks at Newbury, with the main focus being the Grade 1 Challow Novices' Hurdle featuring some top-class novices. Paul Nicholls has won the race recently with the likes of Hermes Allen, Bravemansgame and Stage Star. Could his leading runner, Captain Teague, lower the colours of Willmount?In the second part of the show, the team look at Haydock's and Taunton's Saturday cards, on which they're in agreement against the 5-6 favourite Queen Gamble.To finish, the team give their New Year's Day racing selections before giving their weekend NAPs.

It's the Front Page end of year special and panellists Tom Kerr, Maddy Playle, David Jennings and Lee Mottershead take you on a whistle-stop tour of the year's biggest stories and use that as a springboard to preview the stories and questions that are going to dominate 2024.Will we finally find out what's happening with affordability checks?Is the Irish gambling bill a threat to the future of the sport?Who's the next Frankie Dettori - and will the man himself be back in 2024?Is Premier racing going to be the next big thing or a busted flush?Has Animal Rising deflated for good and are the changes to the National a mistake?Who are the superstars to watch out for on the track?

Sam Hart is joined by David Jennings, Tom Park and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Ascot and Haydock this weekend.The first part of the show is on Ascot, with the main focus being the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle featuring some legends of the National Hunt game such as Champ, Paisley Park and Dashel Drasher. Will the panel be taking on some of these old-timers?In the second part of the show, the team look at Haydock's Saturday card, on which there is an agreement on an 8-1 selection in the Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase.To finish, the team give their Christmas racing selections before giving their weekend NAPs.

Sam Hart is joined by Maddy Playle, James Stevens and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Cheltenham and Doncaster this weekend.The first part of the show focuses on Cheltenham where there are some incredibly competitive handicaps taking place. The December Gold Cup looks a strong race as always, and the panel provide their tips the big race.In the second part, the team look at Doncaster's Saturday card, on which there is an agreement on a 9/1 selection in the final race. To finish, the team give their selections away from the ITV cameras before giving their weekend NAPs.