The ITV Racing Podcast

Sean Flanagan, Nassalam owners John and Yvonne Stone and Jack Tudor join Richard, Jane and Andrew to preview the world's most famous race.

We tidy up another fine festival of top class racing in the company of Dan Skelton, Fiona Needham & David Bass, celebrate the achievements of Willie Mullins, and also assess the state of play in the Trainers Championship.

Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan & Andrew Thornton mark your card for the festval in the company of Fergal O'Brien, Jonathan Burke & Cathal & Kieran Mariga.

Richard, Jane and Andrew preview the action from Leopardstown, which sees the Barry Connell trained Marine Nationale line up in the Irish Arkle. He joins us to assess his horse's chances and share his passion for racing. James Bowen, meanwhile, reflects upon his young career and the highs and lows of the sport.

Richard, Jane and Andrew look back on the highs and lows of 2023 in the company of Paul Hanagan and Gavin Sheehan - fresh of his extraordinary victory with Hewick in the King George.

Richard, Jane & Andrew preview all the Christmas racing in the company of Shark Hanlon & Noel George, and also offer up five horses they're looking foward to seeing over the festive period.

Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton preview the Tingle Creek meeting at Sandown in the company of Haddex Des Obeaux owner, OIly Harris. We also celebrate trainer Jamie Snowden's victory in the Coral Gold Cup, and hear from jockey Aidan Coleman about his hellish road to recovery from a freak injury he sustained over the summer.

As the National Hunt Season kicks in, we look ahead to the November Meeting at Cheltenham in the company of trainers Paddy Neville and Oliver Greenall, and Dan Downie from The Owners Group syndicate.

Ahead of Breeders Cup weekend, Seamie gives Richard, Jane and Andrew the inside line on the Ballydoyle raiders, while US racing expert Scott joins us from California to reveal all about the home challenge.

Richard, Jane and Andrew mark your card for Champions Day at Ascot in the company of Roger Charlton & teenage sensation, Billy Loughnane.

Richard, Jane and Andrew look ahead to a big weekend of racing in the company of Oli Bell, who is lucky enough to be at Newmarket and Longchamp for ITV.

Ahead of the final Classic of the Flat season, Richard, Jane and Andrew are joined by former St Leger winners Kevin Darley and Andrea Atzeni, while Jamie Osborne previews the conciusion of the Racing League, which he is in with a shout of winning.

We look back on the Flat season thus far and look ahead to the King George in the company of Christopher, Archie and Rossa. Richard, Jane and Andrew also give you some horses to look out for during the remainder of the year.

Trainers Daniel Kubler and Julie Camacho & Steve Brown and jockey Joe Fanning join Richard, Jane and Andrew to celebrate five days of high quality racing at Ascot.

Jessica Harrington, David Howden, George Murphy and Ahmad Al Shaikh join Richard, Jane and Andrew to look ahead to a huge couple of days at Epsom - which includes The Derby, Oaks and Coronation Cup.

Recorded in 2018, this interview has never been heard before and sees Frankie in fine form in the company of Gabriel. They cover a lot of ground - from his early days riding in the UK and the extreme highs his success brought him to the lows of a drugs ban and the plane crash that almost took his life. With this due to be his last season before retirement, we wanted to share this fascinating retrospective on what has been a remarkable and colourful career.

The Classics are a-comin' and we look ahead to an exicting weekend of racing at Newmarket in the company of jockey Kevin Stott and trainer Oliver Cole, both of whom have live chances in the big ones. Richard, Jane and Andrew put up their ones to watch, too.

From the emergence of Constitution Hill as a supreme force to the fairytale fairwell for Honeysuckle, it's been another memorable season of National Hunt racing. Richard, Jane and Andrew reflect on their highlights, and speak to the champion jockey, conditional jockey and trainer in the shape of Brian Hughes, Luca Morgan and Paul Nicholls.

We speak to and Englishman, a Welshman, a Scotsman and an Irishman ahead of the world's most popular horserace about their hopes and fears for the big day at Aintree. Jockeys Kieran Buckley and Alan Johns, and owner Jimmy Fyffe, will all be having their first involvement in the Grand National, while trainer Martin Brassil is looking to win it for a second time. Richard, Jane and Andrew also assess the chances of all the main contenders.

Following a brilliant week at Prestbury Park, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton reflect upon all the big moments in the company of Nico De Boinville, Brian Hayes & Michael O'Sullivan.

It's that time of the year when everyone turns their attention to Cheltenham. Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton mark your card for a fantastic week of racing in the company of guests who'll be hoping to make an impact.

In our starting out in racing special, we speak to new trainer Harry Derham, clerk-of-the-course at Uttoxeter Richard Fothergill, and breeder Jayne McGivern about their journeys in the sport, and what it takes to embrace a new challenge

Ahead of a huge weekend at Leopardstown, we speak to Ger O'Brien from the Hammer & Trowel syndicate about their wonderhorse, Facile Vega, jockeys JJ Slevin & Daryl Jacob (from a hotel carpark in Ayr) and Paddy Power. We also reflect on weekend success at Doncaster for Sam Coltherd.

We look forward to a busy weekend's racing on ITV with trainer Ben Pauling and Warwick clerk-of-course Tom Ryall. We also speak to the newly crowned French Champion Jockey, James Reveley, who we neglectfully forgot to mention in our review of 2022.

Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton reflect on all the big stories from racing over the year, with contributions from ITV's Ed Chamberlain, Matt Chapman, Adele Mulrennen, Oli Bell and Mick Fitzgerald.

Ahead of a truly outstanding week of racing on ITV, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton are joined by three greats of the jumping game in the shape of Aidan Coleman, Davy Russell and Adrian Maguire. They also pick their likely winners from some of the big encounters coming up over Christmas.

With a cold snap expected, we're keeping everything crossed that the International Meeting at Cheltenham goes ahead. Clerk of course Jon Pullin gives us the latest. We also hear from jockey Tom Cannon about Edwardstone's thrilling performance in the Tingle Creek, and David Pipe reflects upon his excellent season.

The man himself joins Richard, Jane and Andrew ahead of the Paddy Power November meeting at Cheltenham. We also hear from Sam Thomas and Harry Cobden about their charges over the 3 days, both of whom have had excellent starts to the season.

Baaeed's party may have been spoiled by Bay Bridge on Champions Day, but William Haggas is still able to reflect on the horse of a lifetime and a wonderful season with Richard, Jane and Andrew. (Apologies in advance for the poor quality of William's sound, but he is such great value we hope you can forgive us!) Derby winner Richard Kingscote reflects on his excellent 2022, as does trainer Owen Burrows. We also hear from Trueshan owner, David Hill.

Will Champions Day at Ascot be the great Baaeed's crowning glory? In the absence of our leader, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton discuss in the company of Tom Marquand and Tim and William Easterby.

It's one of the most prestigious days in the racing calendar, and Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton cannot wait. They assess the chances of all the runners in the 2022 Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe, and are also joined by Rob Hornbty, who saddles Westover.

It's a terribly sad week for the racing fraternity, with the tragic passing of Jack De Bromhead in an accident during a pony race at the weekend. He was just 13. Richard, Jane and Andrew pay tribute - and our thoughts and sympathies are with the De Bromhead family and friends. It's news that casts a shadow over a big few days of racing, with the St Leger festival at Doncaster and Champions Day in Ireland the main focus.

Plenty to look forward to at York on ITV this week - not least the chance to see the world's top-rated racehorse, Baaeed. Richard, Jane and Andrew have much fun drawing comparisons with Sea The Stars and Frankel, and also pick out a few other runners to keep an eye on during the festival. They're also joined by jockey Luke Morris and trainer Paddy Twomey.

Ahead of the King George at Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, James Doyle joins Richards, Jane and Andrew for a thoroughly enlightening chat about the highs and lows in his career. Jockey Rene Piechulek gets in on the action too, assessing the chances of German raider, Torquator Tasso

It's been a hugely competitive Flat season in 2022, with plenty more exciting encounters still to come. Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton digest where we're at in the exalted company of William Buick, Ray Cochrane and Sam Freedman.

Ahead of the most prestigious meeting of the Flat Season, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton are joined by the legend that is Aidan O'Brien. Aidan is on fine form, opening up about his training methods, extraordinary travel arrangements and some of the Ballydoyle superstars we'll be seeing at Royal Ascot.

in the week that racing lost Lester Pigott, it seems fitting that the race he won more times than anyone else should follow soon after his sad passing. Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton reflect upon his passing in the company of Bruce Raymond and Andrew Cooper, and also preview the Coronation Cup Oaks, and, of course, Derby.

As the first Classics of the season loom, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton preview all the action at Newmarket. Course general manager Sophie Able gives us the lowdown on conditions, while trainer George Boughey assesses the chances of Cachet in the 1,000 Guineas. We also hear from Fiona Craig from the Moyglare stud - in what's a hugely entertaining interview.

As we approach the conclusion of the National Hunt season, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton pick out some of their highlights. We also hear from champion jockey Brian Hughes, Grand National and Irish Grand National winners Sam Waley-Cohen and Paddy O'Hanlon, and trainer Venetia Williams, who has enjoyed a hugely successful season.

All roads lead to Liverpool for the Randox Grand National Festival, with Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton assessing the likely winners and tasty outsiders. Jockey David Bass reflects on his experiences with the race, and trainers Sandy Thomson and Ciaran Murphy consider the chances of their respective charges. We also get an update on conditions from clerk of the course, Sulekha Varma.

We can all agree that the return of crowds to the Cheltenham festival was, quite literally, a roaring success - with history rewritten, a fairytale or two, hard-luck stories aplenty and a muddy dollop of controversy thrown into the mix as well. Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton reflect on all the action with Richard Thompson from Cheveley Park Stud, and winning jockeys Charlie Deutsch, Tom Cannon and Lucy Turner.

Ahead of one of the most iconic sporting events on earth, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton throw a few tips your way, and also speak to ITV's Chris Hughes, ex-jockey Jerry McGrath, trainer Harriet Graham and the legend that is Peter Scudamore about the runners and riders at Prestbury Park next week.

Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan & Andrew Thornton are joined by jockey Stan Sheppard following his victory in Europe's richest handicap hurdle, while trainer Jeremy Scott assesses Dashel Drashel's chances in the Betfair Chase at Ascot. Andrew also has a bone or two to pick with Tiger Roll's owner Michael O'Leary regarding the Grand National. Not to be missed!

Ahead of a fabulous weekend of racing at Leopardstown, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thrornton are joined by Master McShee trainer Paddy Corkery and the one and only Paddy Power. We also hear from trainer Emma Lavelle following Paisley Park's remarkable victory in the Cleeve Hurdle on Cheltenham Trials day.

A little later than planned after a roadside puncture scuppered our original date to record, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan, Andrew Thornton and Luke Harvey look back on all the highs and lows from the world of racing in 2021. Rachael Blackmore, Irish dominance, the retirement of Richard Johnson, controversies galore - there's certainly plenty to discuss. The team are also joined by Danny Mullins and Kieran Shoemark

On the day that a judge ruled in favour of Freddy Tylicki in his landmark case against fellow jockey Graham Gibbons, trainer and QC Graeme McPherson joins Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton to give his verdict on the decision and its wider implications for racing and sport in general. We also hear from Jonjo O'Neill Jr after his first grade one success, and speak to Evan Williams ahead of the Welsh Grand National.

Fresh off the back of personal success, jockey Jonathan Burke and trainer Lucinda Russell join Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton to discuss great results for Not So Sleepy and Ahoy Senor respectively. They also reflect upon their careers in racing - with both having had considerable highs and very dark lows. As always, the team marks your card for ITV's racing this weekend, which includes the Tingle Creek and Becher Chase.

Last time out, we were talking fish tacos with Rishi Persad ahead of the Breeders' Cup; now, we turn our attention to the National Hunt season for the first time in earnest in the company of Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan, Andrew Thornton and Patrick Mullins. The team are also joined by Paddy Power, trainer Christian Williams and John Domerdy (who is part of the syndicate that owns Put The Kettle On) to preview a fantastic weekend of racing at Cheltenham.

With ITV covering the Breeders Cup live for the very first time, Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan preview all the action from Del Mar in San Diego in the company of Jason Weaver and Rishi Persad. They hear from Craig Dado - chief marketing officer at the Californian track - who paints a wonderful picture of what we can expect from the event. The team is also joined by Sophie Doyle, who's been riding in the US for about 8 years - and gives us a guided tour of the farm where she keeps her horses as well as a few runners and riders to look out for.

It's a thrilling finale to the Flat season at Ascot - for not only is there £4million in prize money up for grabs on Champions Day, but we're also wondering who'll be crowned top trainer and jockey. Much for Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Francesca Cumani to consider - including their naps for the afternoon.

Ahead of the final Classic of the season, trainer Johnny Murtagh joins Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan to assess the chances of Ottoman Emperor in the Cazoo St Leger. He also previews a big weekend of racing in Ireland and Leopardstown and the Curragh. ITV's Matt Chapman also guests, offering his unique take on the big races at Doncaster.

Ahead of the wonderful four-day meeting in York, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Oli Bell preview all the showpiece races - hopefully picking out a few winners for you along the way. They're also joined by jockey David Probert - a fellow in a cracking form - who assesses the chances of his mounts at the festival and reflects upon what's been an excellent season.

Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan are joined by Jason Weaver to preview the action over the five days of top-class racing at the West Sussex course. We also hear from trainer James Ferguson, who is hoping to run First Folio in the Stewards Cup'.

Midway through the Flat calendar, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Matt Chapman pick out their highlights of the season so far, after St Mark's Basilica blitzed the Coral Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday. We also look ahead to the July Meeting at Newmarket with Harry Teal, talk Tattersalls with Jimmy George, and reflect on the remarkable life of trainer Sean Woods in an extended interview.

Our latest episode of the podcast falls between two of the greatest spectacles in any sport - let alone racing - the Derby Festival and Royal Ascot. Richard Hoiles celebrates both these wonderful events in the company of Jane Mangan and Ed Chamberlain. So many great stories to look back on from Epsom, including Pyledriver’s victory in the Coronation Cup. And we're joined by one of Pyledriver's owners, Guy Leach. We'll also get a view on conditions at Ascot with clerk of the course Chris Stickels, and speak to trainer Ed Walker, who has a strong squad of rides to take to the Berkshire course. And, as ever, Richard, Jane and Ed will hopefully serve up a few winners along the way to cheer during ITV’s comprehensive coverage of all five days of racing.

We've got a real treat for you ahead of the Cazoo Epsom Festival, as legendary American jockey, Steve Cauthen, joins Richard Hoiles and Brough Scott to discuss some of the pivotal moments in his extraordinary career. From his rise and fall in the US to the moment he almost missed his date with Derby destiny (due to fog), Steve's in fine form as he walks us down memory lane. Regular co-host Jane Mangan offers her analysis on the weekend's big races, and injured jockey Rossa Ryan runs us through the various challenges of riding the famous Surrey course.

The Flat Season begins in earnest this weekend, with the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. To preview the action, Richard Hoiles and Kevin Blake are joined by Richard Hills, Declan McDonogh, Hayley Turner and Charlie Fellowes - who also has a fair bit to say about the controversial new regulations regarding entries to the Melbourne Cup. Suffice to say, neither he nor Kevin are amused! They also reflect in depth on Richard's glittering career as a jockey.

In this latest episode, Richard Hoiles, Andrew Thornton and Jane Mangan reflect upon a National Hunt season that will forever be remembered for the stunning exploits of Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead. And as part of the cast of guests we've lined for you is Rachael’s mum, Eimir. She has some great anecdotes about her daughter's rise to the very top of the sport. We’ll also hear from Ruby Walsh, Danny McMenimen, Paul Nicholls and Richard Johnson, who caught us all off guard by hanging up his silks at the age of 43 at the beginning of April. He'll be sorely missed ...

It's all about the Randox Grand National this week, as Richard Hoiles, Andrew Thornton and Jane Mangan look ahead to the greatest steeplechase on earth. As well as picking out a few horses that could give you a run for your money, we'll be sharing Aintree memories from Richard Dunwoody, Brendan Powell and Oli Bell, and be speaking to Tom Scudamore, Katy Price, Graeme McPherson and Dan Abraham about their respective interests in the race.

As the dust settles on a remarkable Festival, Richard Hoiles, Andrew Thornton and Jane Mangan are joined by a stellar cast of characters to reflect upon the action - including man-of-the-moment, Henry De Bromhead. They also hear from Honeysuckle breeder, Doug Procter, trainer Will Biddick and jockey Danny Mullins - whose first ever Cheltenham winner came on a spare ride. Paddy Power also offers his thoughts on the week from a punting perspective.

Ahead of a fantastic four days of top-notch jumps action on ITV, Richard Hoiles is joined by Andrew Thornton and Jane Mangan to mark your Festival card. As well as sharing their best bets, they also talk to a host of people with vested interests in next week's racing, including Richard Johnson, John Dance, Max McNeill, Maxine O'Sullivan and Jason Kiely.

Ahead of big televised meetings at Ascot and Newbury, Richard Hoiles and Andrew Thornton are joined by ITV pundit Mick Fitzgerald and special guest, trainer Kim Bailey. As well as marking your card for the weekend action, Kim reflects upon the highs and lows of his career with horses such as Alderbrook, Master Oats and, most recently, First Flow. He also has a decent crack at Richard's racing quiz, which you can play along with too. Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels gives us the lowdown on conditions in Berkshire, and jockey Danny Mullins talks us through a fantastic couple of days at the Dublin Festival, which took place at the beginning of February.

Welcome to the very first ITV Racing Podcast of 2021 - of which, we can assure you, there are plenty more to come. Host Richard Hoiles is joined by Paisley Park trainer Emma Lavelle, ITV's very own Ed Chamberlin, and Andrew Thornton - who, we're delighted to say, will be our expert-in-residence on all the jump races we cover over the course of the national hunt season. Alas, trials day at Cheltenham has been abandoned since we recorded, but there's still plenty to enjoy, not least an in-depth interview with Emma about her passion for the sport. She is the also first of our guests to tackle Richard's fiendish racing quiz, which you can play along with too.

Richard Hoiles, Ed Chamberlin, Francesca Cumani and Jason Weaver are back with the latest ITV Racing podcast. They look ahead to The Derby, The Oaks and The Eclipse - all being run over a sumptuous two days of racing action.

The ITV Racing podcast is back as Racing returns in the UK! Richard Hoiles, Ed Chamberlin, Jason Weaver and Francesca Cumani talk over the best of the action since Racing's resumption and look ahead to an exciting Royal Ascot week to come.

ITV Racing's Richard Hoiles, Ed Chamberlin, Mick Fitzgerald, Natalie Green and Oli Bell bring you a complete guide to the world's biggest National Hunt festival!

Richard Hoiles is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Francesca Cumani and Oli Bell to preview a star-studded week of action in York!

Richard Hoiles and Ed Chamberlin look ahead to an exciting week to come at Glorious Goodwood and review the magical duel between Enable and Crystal Ocean in the King George.

Richard Hoiles, Ed Chamberlin, Francesca Cumani, Oli Bell, Brian Gleeson and Kevin Blake preview an exciting week to come at Royal Ascot.

Ahead of the Derby, Ed Chamberlin, Richard Hoiles, Francesca Cumani, Oli Bell and Jason Weaver sit down to pick a winner of the world famous race.

It’s the race that everyone’s talking about so we’re talking about it with Ed Chamberlin, Richard Hoiles, Brian Gleeson and Alice Plunkett

Ed Chamberlin, Luke Harvey and Oli Bell look ahead to Doncaster’s St Leger Festival and pick their highlights of the 2018 flat season so far

Luke Harvey and Jason Weaver discuss the Ebor draw as it takes place in the parade ring at York with a guest appearance from Johnny Murtagh

Richard Hoiles, Matt Chapman and Ed Chamberlin pick over what is shaping up to be a very exciting week of racing at the York Ebor Festival

Emmet Kennedy and Matt Chapman discuss the Stewards’ Cup as the draw takes place at Glorious Goodwood

Matt Chapman speaks to the World’s most famous jockey, Frankie Dettori about his career, food, racing and life

Emmet Kennedy chats to amateur jockey and assistant trainer to Jessica Harrington Racing, Kate Harrington at Royal Ascot

Emmet Kennedy and Kevin Blake talk to Johnny Murtagh about his career as a jockey and trainer, his Royal Ascot memories and his fancies for the week

Emmet Kennedy, Kevin Blake, Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani preview Royal Ascot

Richard Hoiles, Emmet Kennedy, Kevin Blake, Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani preview the Epsom Derby Festival

Emmet Kennedy and Kevin Blake are joined by Oli Bell and Mick Fitzgerald to preview Grand National Day at the Aintree Festival

Emmet Kennedy and Kevin Blake are joined by Ed Chamberlin and Matt Chapman to review the opening day of the Grand National Festival then head back to the ITV hotel to preview Day Two with Brough Scott and Brian Gleeson

Richard Hoiles and Ed Chamberlin are joined by Emmet Kennedy, Kevin Blake and some special guests to preview the 2018 Grand National and take a trip down memory lane

Emmet Kennedy and Kevin Blake are joined by Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani to look ahead to the Cheltenham Gold Cup as we go into the final day of the Festival

Emmet Kennedy and Kevin Blake are joined by Alice Plunkett, Mick Fitzgerald and SallyAnne Grassick to look back at an action packed second day and try to pick some winners for Thursday at the Cheltenham Festival

Emmet Kennedy and Kevin Blake are joined by Richard Hoiles and Luke Harvey to discuss a fantastic first day at the Cheltenham Festival and look forward a potentially thrilling second day

Oli Bell is joined by Emmet Kennedy and Kevin Blake to preview Day One of the Cheltenham Festival live on ITV

Richard Hoiles is joined by Ed Chamberlin and Andrew Thornton with input from Sir AP McCoy Amy Murphy and other special guests to preview the 2018 Cheltenham Festival

Ed Chamberlin has a special message about the ITV Racing podcast, which start soon!