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Join Maddy Playle, Matt Rennie and David Jennings to discuss a bombshell moment in British racing history with the news that racing will strike on September 10. The panel discuss the sport's response to the governments 'racing tax' proposals and question whether rescheduling the day's four meetings and gathering in parliament will prove effective. They also look ahead to a blockbuster Ebor meeting at York, which begins on Wednesday with the Juddmonte International Stakes. A late drift on Delacroix is unpicked, while selections are given for all of the meeting's major races. Finally, tributes are paid to trainer Bill Turner and former Irish champion jockey Tommy Murphy, who were sadly lost last week.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our expert panel preview this weekend's racing at Newbury, Ripon and Newmarket. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd and betting editor Keith Melrose, along with Unibet’s Brett Williams as the panel reveal their best bets.

The Shergar Cup is supposed to be a bit of fun on a summer Saturday but the annual jockeys' challenge this year delivered unexpected controversy. The latest edition of The Front Page, featuring Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd, looks at Maureen Haggas's criticism of the standard of jockeyship at Ascot and asks whether she was right to argue some of those who took part should not have been included in the competition. The panel also reflects on weekend Group 1 glory for Billy Loughnane, Oisin Murphy and Kia Joorabchian before examining the changes announced in British racing's 2026 fixture list and an intervention by former prime minister Gordon Brown on the gambling tax debate.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our expert panel preview the Shergar Cup at Ascot, as well as spinning through races at Haydock and Newmarket this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders and handicapper Jonny Pearson, along with Unibet’s Brett Williams as the panel reveal their best bets.

Two huge shocks - one on the racecourse, the other about a racecourse - are at the centre of this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Lewis Porteous and Matthew Rennie start the show by reflecting on last week's events at Glorious Goodwood and try to explain how 150-1 pacemaker Qirat was able to win the Sussex Stakes. The team also looks at whether it was right to start the Group 1 Nassau Stakes by tape and reflect on a Goodwood Cup that was marred by the death of popular stayer Trueshan. After discussing the disqualification of Helvic Dream as winner of the Galway Hurdle, the attention stays on Ireland following the seismic news that Thurles racecourse has been closed with immediate effect. Lee, Lewis and Matt consider why that has happened and ask whether other racecourses in Ireland and Britain will be vulnerable to the same fate.

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy & Betting Editor Keith Melrose as they preview the action on ITV Racing for day five of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. David Jennings also makes an appearance to give the best bets for Galway on Saturday. Stay ahead of the field!

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Assistant Betting Editor Graeme Rodway & Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing for day four of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. David Jennings also makes an appearance to give the best bets for Galway on Friday. Stay ahead of the field!

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Robbie Wilders & Betting Editor Keith Melrose as they preview the action on ITV Racing for day three of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. David Jennings also makes an appearance to give the best bets for Galway on Thursday. Stay ahead of the field!

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy & Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing for day two of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. David Jennings also makes an appearance to give the best bets for Galway on Wednesday. Stay ahead of the field!

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy & Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing for day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. David Jennings also makes an appearance to give the best bets for Galway on Tuesday.

The Big Kick-Off 25/26 | Betting Preview | Premier League, EFL, Champions League & More Join Warren Ashurst, Mark Langdon, James Milton and pro punter Nick Goff for a full ante-post preview of the 2025/26 season, covering the Premier League, EFL, Champions League and Europe’s top leagues. The panel share their best bets for the season ahead, including title predictions, European hopefuls, relegation candidates and top scorer tips. They also run through the main contenders in the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

It is Glorious Goodwood and the Galway Festival this week and The Front Page dives into all the latest stories across racing. Join Racing Post journalists James Stevens, Chris Cook and Liam Headd for this week's discussion. Calandagan's brilliant King George win is the first topic but he is unable to run in the Arc and the panel look over whether the race rules should change. The trio also look ahead to Field Of Gold, Illinois and others at Glorious Goodwood, providing their best bet for the week. Racing is facing a potential £330 million blow and the panel look at the week's industry news, which also include an update on the BHA's leadership and how the racing calendar will change in 2026.

James Stevens is joined by Graeme Rodway, Harry Wilson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for Glorious Goodwood and the Galway Festival. Let us know in the comments who your best bet is for Goodwood or Galway.

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy & Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action from Ascot and York.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our expert panel preview the ITV races from Ascot and York this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post betting editor Keith Melrose and handicapper Jonny Pearson, along with Unibet’s Ed Nicholson as the panel reveal their best bets.

This week's edition of The Front Page includes Derek 'Tommo' Thompson in fabulous form as the legendary broadcaster joins the programme as a very special guest on the eve of his final British racecourse commentary. Tommo talks to Lee Mottershead about his extraordinary career in a section that includes stories about Frankel, Dubai Millennium, Channel 4 Racing and film star Bo Derek. As well as Tommo, this week's show features Lewis Porteous and Maddy Playle, who talk about Aidan O'Brien's latest Classic success and key developments in the battle to axe the racing tax. The programme concludes with Lewis highlighting the recent phenomenon of wild volatility in betting markets and what it means for punters.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top panel preview the ITV races from Newbury, Market Rasen and the Curragh this weekend. Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipsters Robbie Wilders and Harry Wilson along with Unibet’s Brett Williams as the panel reveal their best bets.

This week on The Front Page from the Racing Post: ITV expected to secure racing rights until 2030 - but racing's rejects innovation again Oisin Murphy can continue riding, with licence conditions labelled “extremely strict” The head of Ireland’s gambling regulator compares betting to smoking – is racing doing enough to stand up for the thing that funds it? Buick hits 2,000 winners amid a blistering July meeting, where Richard Hughes nabs his first Group 1 as a trainer Send an email to your MP about the racing tax by visiting https://emailyourmpnow.co.uk/

Lee Mottershead reads an extract from his latest contribution to our weekly series 'The Story Of Racing in 20 Races' - the story of Vincent O'Brien and Cottage Rake. Join Racing Post+ using the code STORY20 at checkout for 60% off your first month, head to racingpost.com/subscriptions/

In The Know is back! Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy & Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on Super Saturday from Newmarket, Ascot and York.