On The Gallops with David Milnes

In this episode of 'Inside the Rails,' hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss their varied summer activities and upcoming holidays, along with the York Ebor meeting. The hosts delve into the implications of the proposed betting tax increase and the upcoming strike in the racing industry. Additionally, they pay tributes to recently deceased racing figures Peter Easterby, Bill Turner, and Alan Bailey, before reviewing the Glorious Goodwood meeting and recent racing performances. Special guest David Milnes, Newmarket correspondent for The Racing Post, joins the conversation, offering insights into his journey into horse racing and the famous horses he feels privileged to have seen on the gallops. 00:00 Welcome to Inside the Rails 00:16 York Ebor Meeting and Upcoming Holidays 01:36 BG Racing Updates 02:44 Solario Racing Highlights 05:43 Betting Tax Proposal and Racing Strike 09:18 Remembering Racing Legends 12:01 York Ebor Meeting Day One Recap 16:29 Special Guest: David Milnes from The Racing Post 17:41 David Milnes' Journey in Horse Racing 28:46 Improving British Racing 31:17 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Preview   Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com  www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk  www.racingpost.com https://www.racingpost.com/authors/david-milnes/   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 David Milnes on Twitter/X - @davidmilneshq