The team do a comprehensive deep-dive into the week that was at Royal Ascot. The winners, and losers. Who caught the eye and who was drowned in deep water. 

State Of Rest, Baaeed, Broome, Catherine Cashman, Coroebus, Doyle, Dettori, Danny and the draw. All in a magical week of Horseracing.

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Weighed-In | Episode 108 | The Full Ascot Debrief – Magic

The Curragh takes centre stage as our panel review all the action from the weekend and how the ante-post markets are shaping up. 

Trueshan causes a hot debate over his performance in the Northumberland Plate and the Dettori/Gosden conversation continues as Kevin and Tony share their definitions of a sabbatical. Plus has Tony discovered a new way to record horses height in the "Dan Barber Unit of Measure"?
 
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Weighed-In | Episode 109 | He's Taking a Sabbatical

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss all the key talking points from around the racing world today. They pull apart this year's Coral-Eclipse, with a notable contribution from Marie Rohaut, assistant to Vadeni's trainer Jean Claude Rouget, who explains why this victory meant so much to her and all involved in French Racing. Nick and Lydia also discuss the two controversial stewards' enquiries at Sandown and Haydock over the weekend and the bans given to Christophe Soumillon and Robert Havlin. They consider John Gosden's ITV interview with reference to Inspiral and Frankie Dettori, and discuss whether the raceday experience over the weekend was adequate in light of further falling attendances. Luke Morris talks to Nick about Grand Prix de Saint Cloud winner Alpinista, while Horsewatchers' owner Chris Dixon tells us about his Breeders' Cup ambitions for Coral Charge winner Raasel.

Ep 519 - A bit of argy bargy

It was a remarkable weekend of Racing and the Weighed-In team are here to review all the action and take you through their views of stipendiary stewards and how their decision making is impacting negatively on Horseracing. 

Vadeni and Christophe Soumillon, Rab Havlin and Free Wind. Go figure but one things for sure, even Lionel Hutz could get Rab off on appeal.

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Weighed-In | Episode 110 | Lionel Hutz Could Get Him Off

Nick is joined by betting and political analyst Neil Channing and RTV and RTE broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the horseracing world. Nick and Neil kick off today's show by asking whether the crisis at the heart of the UK government is likely to impact on the publication of the gambling review. Onto the racing, Nick and Jane look ahead to the July Cup, as trainer Richard Fahey joins the shown to confirm his decision to run Perfect Power in the race in preference to going to France. Nick also catches up with trainer Ed Walker, whose Primo Bacio bids to continue her revival in the Falmouth Stakes on Friday. Nick and Jane discuss yesterday's developments at the BHA involving Rab Havlin's ban, while Jacob Prichard Webb talks about his titanic charity endeavour tomorrow and JA McGrath brings us the latest from Hong Kong.

Ep 521 - Will Government meltdown delay gambling white paper?

As the tropical temperatures take over Britain, Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick, and joined by Dave Yates of the Daily Mirror to discuss the BHA's decision to abandon 5 fixtures over the next couple of days, reflect on the racing from the weekend and to look ahead to this weekend's King George at Ascot.
With regards to the King George, we hear from Barry Mahon, Juddmonte's racing manager regarding favourite, Westover, and Torquator Tasso's assistant trainer Julia Romich.
Anthea Leigh, Cartmel's clerk of the course discusses the measures they have in place to keep the horses cool at this afternoon's fixture and finally Adrian O'Brien of Hazelwood Bloodstock reflects on the recent Grade 1 victories of two fillies his operation consigned at Tattersalls Book 1.

Ep 529 - Hot, Hot, Hot

Hugh is on his hols so we have Vanessa stepping in to host. 

Dan and Vanessa get to work together again with Dan doing his best German impression. TC and Dan both like Novemba to shine in July while Kev is napping Tactical in the big Ascot handicap at 3pm. 

All 7 ITV races are covered in detail.

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Racing Only Bettor | Episode 185 | Point And Shoot

Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and is joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to discuss the last news from around the world of horse racing. 

Jeremy Martin, Clerk of the Course at Salisbury, discusses the struggles his team have faced in recent weeks to prepare the course in light of the current drought and heatwaves. 

After the new the Godolphin won't send any new horses into training in Ireland, Godolphin's MD in Ireland, Joe Osbourne, explains the thinking behind this decision and the impact on the number of horses Godolphin have in training worldwide. 

Looking ahead to racing this weekend Ed Bethell joins to give an update on newly inherited Black Rod, who is favourite for the Great St Wilfird and Niamh Woods, of Rathbarry Stud, is along to talk about the stallion credentials of State Of Rest and his chances this weekend.

Ep 546 - No Rain On The Plain

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. They lead with the imbalance in fixtures in the UK today, and ask whether the need to create an enforced break for jockeys is a real one. Ben Pauling, a jumps trainer with great success this season, joins the conversation. Nick and Jane also question whether the Arc really is the toughest target for Baaeed, discuss the loss of the Cazoo sponsorship of the Derby and pick through the case of Ado McGuinness failing to present a horse for a mandatory dope test after a race at the Curragh. Nick also talks to Ollie Sangster, who is about to take up training at his family's historic Manton home. Later in the show, trainer Nick Alexander tells Nick how his team has picked up the Lycetts Leadership Award, while Ameeta Mehra from Usha Stud gives us the lowdown on the scene in India and talks about her extraordinary run of recent success.

Ep 555 - Why is there so much Summer Jumping?

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by Newsboy of the Daily Mirror David Yates. We hear initially from William Haggas explaining plans for the best horse in the world Baaeed and Tom and Dave give their reaction to news he will have one more run this season, either at Ascot or Longchamp. We hear from Godolphin’s Gainsborough Farm Manager Danny Mulvihill about the naming of colt Cody’s Wish who won the Forego at Saratoga on Saturday evening and Steve Asmussen is along to talk Epicenter and Jackie’s Warrior after their respective runs. We also hear from jockey Ross Coakley who won his first Group race at Baden Baden yesterday but was handed a twenty-three day ban for over use of the whip in doing so.

Ep 559 - Encore une fois, Baaeed

It’s another bumper weekend of Horseracing and the Racing Only Bettor crew have all the angles covered for the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day action. Vanessa had wifi issues but ever the professional battled through.

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