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Sporting Life Horse Racing

BySporting Life
709 episodes

Podcast Summary

Sporting Life's definitive weekly horse racing betting podcast.Join host David Ord and a panel of guests including ITV Racing's Ed Chamberlin, Timeform's Billy Nash, Graham Cunningham and a selection for Sporting Life's top racing tipsters for exclusive insights, interviews, previews, and news that will leave you eager to saddle up for every race day. Get ready to gallop into the heart of the action with Sorting Life's Horse Racing Podcast!

#1

Horse Racing Podcast: The Finale

In the last of our weekly racing podcasts the team look ahead to the finale of the jumps season at Sandown and pick out their moments of the jumps season

2025-04-2350mins
#2

Horse Racing Podcast: Dual Purpose performers

Our team look back on Ayr forward to Fairyhouse and back on the Classic trials and head to the two Guineas.

2025-04-1649mins
#3

Horse Racing Podcast: National reflections

Fran Berry joins the team to reflect on the drama of the Randox Grand National Festival and a moment to savour for the Mullins family

2025-04-0957mins
#4

Horse Racing Podcast: Grand National Tips

Our team preview the Randox Grand National and have best bets for the rest of Aintree and Meydan.

2025-04-021hr 4mins
#5

Daryl Jacob: My Racing Life

With the Grand National upon us, our man Dave Ord caught up with Grand National-winning jockey Daryl Jacob to find out all about his career in the saddle, in a fascinating sit-down interview.From the early days of starting out and learning through his mistakes, to landing the Grand National in dramatic style on board Neptune Collonges, we hear the highs and lows of a brilliant career in the sport, the connections he built throughout his career, and the role Daryl is now doing after calling time on his riding days.Sit back and enjoy!

2025-03-311hr 27mins
#6

Horse Racing Podcast: The Flat is back

Graham Cunningham, Fran Berry and David Johnson join Matt Brocklebank to reflects on all the recent newslines before looking ahead to what's to come at Doncaster, Kempton and in Ireland this weekend before attention turns to Aintree.

2025-03-2659mins
#7

Horse Racing Podcast: Cheltenham Festival Review

Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson join Ben Linfoot to discuss the stars, shocks, disappointments and experience of Cheltenham 2025 before looking to the future.

2025-03-1954mins
#8

Horse Racing Podcast: Cheltenham Festival Special

The Cheltenham Festival is almost here! In part one, Dave Ord is joined by Patrick Mullins, Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham and David Johnson to discuss the big talking points. Matt Brocklebank and Billy Nash join the party for part two as the team pick out some bets.

2025-03-061hr 2mins

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#9

Festival Focus - #5 - Festival Fever

Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to conclude their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, taking an overview of what they think will be making the headlines before finalising some bets.

2025-03-0653mins
#10

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Charlie Deutsch

Charlie Deutsch reflects on his remarkable season, sharing insights into his journey, horsemanship, and the importance of patience in racing. He discusses the relationships he has built within the industry, his upcoming races, and the joys of fatherhood, providing a comprehensive look at both his professional and personal life.

2025-02-2829mins
#11

Festival Focus - #4 - The Ryanair Chase and Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle

Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Ryanair Chase and Stayers' Hurdle discussed in depth before they talk potential bets in several races including the Ultima Handicap Chase.

2025-02-2749mins
#12

Horse Racing Podcast: Festival Bankers

Are our team for or against the shortest-priced favourites at this year's Festival? Find out in this week's episode.

2025-02-2657mins
#13

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Brian Hughes

This week on the David Power Jockeys' Cup, host Niall Hannity is joined by the three-time Champion Jockey Brian Hughes to find out all about his story in the saddle so far!0:00 Introduction0:20 Tributes paid to Michael O'Sullivan5:10 Starting out on the Flat8:10 Career crossroads and decisions to make11:29 Winners started coming early over the Jumps14:57 Champion Conditional Jockey and building relationships16:00 The push to become Champion Jockey19:49 Surpassing 200 winners in a season and being crowned Champion again22:17 Difficulties getting good rides at the top level23:48 Experience of riding in the Cheltenham Gold Cup25:42 Back on board The Real Whacker for the Cheltenham Festival26:45 Who's going to win the David Power Jockeys' Cup?

2025-02-2130mins
#14

Festival Focus - #3 - The BetMGM Champion Chase

Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Champion Chase discussed in depth before they talk potential bets in the Pertemps, Coral Cup, Gold Cup and the Cross Country.

2025-02-2041mins
#15

Horse Racing Podcast: Will Nicholls be champion again?

Our panel are asked whether Paul Nicholls will ever be champion trainer again while at the start of the episode Fran Berry leads the tributes to Michael O'Sullivan

2025-02-1952mins
#16

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Sam Twiston-Davies

In the latest episode of our David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, Niall Hannity is joined by Sam Twiston-Davies, a multiple-time Grade 1 winner who has seven Cheltenham Festival wins to his name, and currently sits in Bronze position in the Jockeys' Cup rankings!From his early memories of racing, earning opportunities with Paul Nicholls, returning home to ride the stars trained by his Dad - and all that went on in-between - Sam shares plenty of tales from his career journey so far.He then provides his opinion on the exciting talents he's looking forward to riding at the Cheltenham Festival, namely East India Dock and Potters Charm, as he continues his bid to land the inaugural edition of the David Power Jockeys' Cup, with plenty still to play for!

2025-02-1433mins
#17

Festival Focus - #2 - The Unibet Champion Hurdle

Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Champion Hurdle discussed in part one before they talk potential bets in the Arkle, Albert Bartlett and Martin Pipe.

2025-02-1338mins
#18

Horse Racing Podcast: Ascot & Haydock Preview

Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from Newbury, Warwick and the Grand National weights before looking ahead to this weekend at Ascot and Haydock.

2025-02-1250mins
#19

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

In the second episode of our new David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, host Niall Hannity is joined by Jonjo O'Neill Jnr, as we find out his story so far.They talk all things from career progression, becoming a Grade 1 winner, training at the stunning Jackdaws Castle, before telling us what it's really like to work with your family day in day out, with some Festival thoughts thrown in too on the stars at home!

2025-02-0730mins
#20

Festival Focus - #1 - The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup

Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot for a new mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Gold Cup the first race under the microscope.

2025-02-0645mins
#21

Horse Racing Podcast: From the DRF to Super Saturday

Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from the Dublin Racing Festival before looking ahead to Super Saturday at Newbury.

2025-02-0548mins
#22

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Harry Skelton

In the launch episode of our brand new David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, host Niall Hannity is joined by the current competition leader Harry Skelton; the first jockey to surpass the 200 points mark in the standings!The 2020-2021 Champion Jumps jockey, who has 9 Cheltenham Festival victories to his name, talks all things from his great start to the newly formed championship, life off the track with his family and 9 month old son, his career to date, and plans for the future too.

2025-01-3034mins
#23

Horse Racing Podcast: From the PRA to the DRF

Our team look back on a week of drama on and off the track - and ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival

2025-01-2959mins

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#24

Horse Racing Podcast: Trials Day Preview

Matt Brocklebank is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Billy Nash, David Johnson and Graham Cunningham to reflect on the Berkshire Winter Million highlights before previewing what's to come on Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham this Saturday.

2025-01-2257mins
#25

Horse Racing Podcast: Winter Millionaires

Our team look ahead to the Winter Millions fixture this weekend, the Sky Bet Peter Marsh and the Japanese challenge in the Champion Hurdle

2025-01-1550mins
#26

Horse Racing Podcast: Time to dust off the Crystal Ball

The game notes are back, our team look ahead to what lies ahead in both codes this year and react to the fact we're now in the Straight To Cheltenham season.

2025-01-081hr 3mins
#27

Horse Racing Podcast: Christmas Reflections

The Sporting Life Racing Podcast team look back on a busy festive period and pick out their star performers, most impressive novices and a few handicap eyecatchers for good measure.

2024-12-3058mins
#28

Horse Racing Podcast: Christmas Preview

Fran Berry join the team to preview the big Christmas action with some mouthwatering clashes in prospect.

2024-12-2347mins
#29

Horse Racing Podcast: Glass half full or empty?

Our team on the big news stories, their moment of 2024 and their horses to follow in 2025.

2024-12-1852mins
#30

Horse Racing Podcast: Going for Gold

Where are we with the two-mile chasers now? Horses for the trackers and a look ahead to Cheltenham on Friday & Saturday.

2024-12-111hr 3mins
#31

Horse Racing Podcast: Tingle, Becher, HK and the Champions

Loads to look ahead to this week - previews from Sandown, Aintree, Sha Tin and a look back at the recent key action.

2024-12-0458mins
#32

Horse Racing Podcast: Newbury, Fairyhouse & star names

Our team look back on the key action from last weekend and ahead to some great racing at Newbury and Fairyhouse.

2024-11-2747mins
#33

Horse Racing Podcast: Haydock & Punchestown Preview

So much for the panel to get through this week including a preview of a cracking weekend ahead at Haydock and Punchestown.

2024-11-2058mins
#34

Horse Racing Podcast: Cheltenham November Meeting Preview

Our panel reflect on the big breaking news stories of this week and preview the weekend action from Cheltenham and Navan - with plenty of big-priced tips.

2024-11-1354mins
#35

Horse Racing Podcast: From LA to Doncaster

Our team react to the recent action in America, Australia, Wetherby and Down Royal and pay tribute to Sir Michael Stoute.VISIT US AT: FOLLOW US ON:Twitter: Instagram:

2024-11-0658mins
#36

Horse Racing Podcast: Breeders' Cup & Wetherby thoughts

Our team look ahead to the action on both sides of the Atlantic on a fascinating weekend of racing.

2024-10-3053mins
#37

Horse Racing Podcast: Ascot review/Weekend preview

The team look back on Champions Day and ahead to Cheltenham and Doncaster this weekend.

2024-10-2342mins
#38

Horse Racing Podcast: Champions Day Preview

Graham Cunningham, David Johnson, Billy Nash and Ed Chamberlin join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from Newmarket and look ahead to QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot.

2024-10-1654mins
#39

Horse Racing Podcast: Will the Lion roar in Autumn?

Our team look back on the big action in France and the UK last weekend and ahead to Future Champions Day.VISIT US AT: FOLLOW US ON:Twitter: Instagram:

2024-10-0954mins
#40

Horse Racing Podcast: Arc Preview

Our team look back on the big action at Newmarket last weekend and have an in-depth preview of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe too.

2024-10-0253mins
#41

BONUS Horse Racing Podcast: Cheltenham Changes

A bonus edition as the panel reflect on the changes made to the Cheltenham Festival to the race programme and attempts to improve the customer experience.

2024-09-2636mins
#42

Horse Racing Podcast: Big Weekend at HQ

Our team return to look ahead to Group One action at Newmarket this weekend and back on some major news stories over the last seven days.

2024-09-2545mins
#43

Horse Racing Podcast: Arc & Beyond

Our team reflect on the Irish Champions Festival and Doncaster St Leger action and look ahead to the Ayr Gold Cup.

2024-09-181hr 0mins
#44

Horse Racing Podcast: Leger thoughts & the ICF

Check out the panels thoughts on the big-race action at Doncaster and the Irish Champions Festival this weekend.

2024-09-1156mins
#45

Horse Racing Podcast: Autumn Watch

Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson join Ben Linfoot to discuss the recent action, Saturday's Betfair Sprint Cup and a posse of horses they are looking forward to in the coming weeks.

2024-09-0455mins
#46

Horse Racing Podcast: Definitely might be

Ben Linfoot is joined by Oisin Murphy, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash to discuss the big topics on the back of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York.

2024-08-2854mins
#47

Horse Racing Podcast: Ebor Preview

Our team preview all the action ahead of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York

2024-08-2054mins
#48

Building up to York

Joanna Mason joins the regular panel this week as they look back on the Shergar Cup, a host of good juveniles and ahead to this weekend and the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York.

2024-08-1458mins
#49

Mullins, Weld & Harrington

The trip to Ireland concludes and you can hear York insight from Willie Mullins, Dermot Weld and Jessica Harrington.

2024-08-0738mins
#50

Irish Road Trip Part One

Hear from Pat O'Donnell and Aidan O'Brien as our team head to Ireland for the build up to the Sky Bet York Ebor Festival

2024-08-0650mins

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