A Flying Start with James Keane

Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle are back, and this month they are joined by up-and-coming trainer, James Keane. The hosts update on their syndicate runners, including an overseas winner for Simon. Phil and Simon review a rain-soaked Epsom Derby meeting, including the controversy over Benvenuto Cellini being declared a non-runner, before discussing Royal Ascot highlights and debating the draw bias there. New Newmarket trainer, James Keane joins and chats about his background and his participation in the Godolphin Flying Start program. He talks about his training setup and the value of syndication, along with his growth targets. James' three changes to benefit racing are really well thought out and excellently advocated! 00:00 Welcome 01:32 This Month’s Guest 02:03 BG Racing Update 03:45 Solario Racing Update 09:02 Derby Meeting Review 11:14 Derby Non Runner Controversy 13:25 Royal Ascot Highlights 20:23 Arc Opens to Geldings 21:29 Interview with James Keane 22:23 James’ Racing Journey 25:11 Albert House Facilities 27:22 Syndicates and Ownership Growth 29:04 Targets and Ambitions 30:22 Fixing British Racing 34:10 Wrap Up   Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com  www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk  https://jameskeaneracing.com/   Contact the hosts: Phil Boyle: [email protected]  Simon Double: [email protected]   Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates Follow James Keane on Twitter/X - @JKeane_Racing   Thanks to Racing Ahead magazine for supporting the podcast.  Monthly editions, both physical and digital.  See https://www.racingahead.net/