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Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders and Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview all the action on ITV Racing for Day 1 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.The team analyse the biggest races of the opening day, including:🏆 Goodwood Cup🏆 Lennox Stakes🏆 Vintage StakesExpect expert horse racing tips, betting insight, ante-post analysis, value selections and their best bets for one of the biggest meetings of the Flat racing season.If you're looking for Goodwood Festival tips, ITV Racing predictions, horse racing tips today, or Qatar Goodwood Festival betting advice, In The Know has you covered.

An epic King George takes centre stage on this week’s Front Page as Jonathan Harding is joined by Maddy Playle and Lee Mottershead to dissect the weekend’s biggest talking points.The panel reflects on Queen Kaplana’s memorable victory, discusses the appointment of the BHA’s new chair, examines the latest restructuring at the Jockey Club and looks ahead to a blockbuster few days at Glorious Goodwood.

Join Sam Hart, David Jennings, Jonny Pearson and Ed Nicholson as they share their best horse racing tips and betting selections for the Qatar Goodwood Festival and the Galway Races.With two of the biggest festivals in the horse racing calendar taking place simultaneously, the panel previews the standout races and reveals their best bets for the week. Whether you're looking for Goodwood Festival tips, Galway Races tips, horse racing predictions, or the best betting advice for the week's action, our expert panel has you covered.

Join Ross Brierley, The Ante Postman Robbie Wilders and Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2026 at Ascot.One of the highlights of the Flat season takes centre stage as the team assess the runners, key contenders and best betting opportunities ahead of the Group 1 showpiece.Tune in as the team reveal their best bets, analyse the market and share their verdicts ahead of a huge day of international racing at Ascot.

Join Sam Hart, Harry Wilson, Matt Rennie and Ed Nicholson for this week's Racing Postcast, sponsored by Unibet.The panel previews a blockbuster weekend of racing, with the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes taking centre stage. They assess the star-studded field, debate the leading contenders, and discuss who is best equipped to land Ascot's midsummer showpiece in one of the season's defining middle-distance contests.Elsewhere, the team tackles competitive handicaps at York and Ascot, analysing draw biases, identifying vulnerable favourites, and highlighting where the best betting value can be found across the weekend.To finish, each panellist puts forward their weekend nap, giving you everything you need ahead of another fantastic Saturday of racing.💬 Who is your best bet this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.

Join Maddy Playle, Liam Headd and Matt Rennie as they review the biggest stories from the past week in the world of horse racing.Cheltenham has introduced five changes aimed at improving its race starts. Will they make a real difference when the Festival returns in March? The panel gives its verdict.Joanna Walsh claimed Irish Oaks glory in the absence of stablemate Thundering On, while Joseph O'Brien continues his remarkable run of success. The Front Page team discusses where his stable stars could be heading next.Also on this week's show, the team looks ahead to this weekend's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, a race with a truly international feel. Can Calandagan defend his crown and win the race for a second consecutive year?

The Racing Post's weekly horse racing preview show is back with everything you need for this weekend's ITV Racing action.Join Sam Hart, Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson as they share their best betting tips for Newbury, Market Rasen, the Curragh and Ripon.Newbury hosts a fantastic card, headlined by the unique Wetherbys Super Sprint for the two-year-olds. Most of the panel are in agreement on the same selection, but Ed has unearthed a lively outsider at double-figure odds that could be flying under the radar.Over at Market Rasen, it's time for some top-class summer jumping. The Skeltons saddle the market leaders for both the Summer Hurdle and the Summer Plate, but can they add to their tally as they continue their bid to surpass Martin Pipe's long-standing record?The team then rounds off the show by previewing the 2026 Irish Oaks. Can Thundering On complete the Oaks double, or will Royal Ascot winner Earth Shot have the final say?Top tips, expert insight and plenty of laughs along the way, it's all here in this week's Racing Postcast.

Jonathan Harding is joined on the Front Page by Lewis Porteous and Matt Rennie to discuss the biggest talking points from the last week, including the Gambling Commission's decision to press ahead with the implementation of controversial affordability checks on punters. The panel also reflect on the July festival, and discuss a new team-based competition in the US, as well as Peter Savill's criticism of the process to find the next BHA chair.

Join Ross Brierley, Paul Kealy and Tom Segal as they preview a huge day of racing from Newmarket, York and Ascot this Super Saturday.The Group 1 July Cup takes centre stage at Newmarket, with competitive action also coming from York and Ascot as the team assess the key races, biggest chances and best betting opportunities.Tune in as the team reveal their best bets, identify where the value lies and share their verdicts ahead of a thrilling Saturday of racing.

Join Sam Hart, Graeme Rodway, Joel Rees and Ed Nicholson for this week's Racing Postcast, sponsored by Unibet.The panel previews all 13 ITV Racing races this Saturday, sharing their horse racing tips, best bets and expert analysis across a packed 45-minute show.At Ascot, the team tackles a fiercely competitive 16-runner sprint handicap, with Joel Rees confident he's found the winner in one of the trickiest races of the weekend.Attention then turns to Newmarket for the final day of the July festival, headlined by the prestigious July Cup. The Group 1 feature brings together an outstanding field, including several Royal Ascot winners and leading sprinters, making it one of the highlights of the flat racing season.Whether you're looking for Saturday horse racing tips, ITV Racing previews, July Cup predictions, or the panel's best bets, this episode has you covered.Who is your best bet this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.

How good is Constitution River and is he really the best horse Ryan Moore has ever ridden? The sport’s number-one rider gave his verdict on the Aidan O’Brien-trained star following his impressive success in Saturday’s Coral Eclipse.Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Scott Burton now do the same in the latest edition of The Front Page.Maintaining the Ballydoyle theme, differing opinions are expressed about the outcome of Christophe Soumillon’s appeal against a team tactics suspension. The team also looks at two bits of big news about Kempton and examines a blueprint for British racing’s governance put forward by Goodwood and York.

Join Ross Brierley, Paul Kealy and Tom Segal as they preview the action from Sandown and Newmarket this Saturday. The Coral-Eclipse is the feature race at Sandown, and with Constitution River and Hawk Mountain taking their chance for Ballydoyle, it seems we are in for a quality race. 

Join Callum Helliwell, Harry Wilson, Matt Rennie and Unibet's Brett Williams for an in-depth look at a massive weekend of racing on ITV4.The team kick things off at Sandown to tackle the big one: the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse. Can Constitution River follow up his Prix du Jockey Club success?The panel also previews a highly competitive card at Newmarket before concluding the show with their weekend best bets.Who are you backing this weekend? Let us know your NAPs in the comments below! 

Jonathan Harding is joined on the Front Page sofa by Peter Scargill and Liam Headd to discuss the biggest talking points from the last week, including France Galop's decision to allow geldings to run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe from next year. The panel also discuss Christophe Soumillon's appeal against an eight-day ban for team tactics at Royal Ascot and Aidan O'Brien's 1-2-3 in Sunday's Irish Derby.

Join Callum Helliwell, Jonny Pearson, Graeme Rodway and Unibet's Ed Nicholson for an in-depth look at a huge weekend of ITV Racing, featuring competitive action from Newcastle and York on Saturday.The panel conclude with their best bets and some great insight into Sunday's Irish Derby at the Curragh, siding with two well-priced outsiders. Can you guess who they might be? Let us know in the comments!

Join Sam Hart, Graeme Rodway and Lewis Porteous on this week’s The Front Page as the team looks back on a memorable Royal Ascot 2026. They analyse the biggest stories from the five-day festival, break down the key results from the feature races and discuss the standout performances that defined the meeting.From the week’s star horses and most impressive winners to the trainers and jockeys who enjoyed a Royal Ascot to remember, the panel assesses what the performances mean for the rest of the season. They also pick out the horses to follow in the months ahead and debate which runner delivered the most eye-catching display of the week.Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe to the Racing Post YouTube channel for more expert analysis, previews and reviews from the biggest meetings in racing. Let us know in the comments who you think was the horse of Royal Ascot 2026 and which performance impressed you most.

Royal Ascot 2026 is here and In The Know returns for the fifth and final day of the biggest Flat racing festival of the season.Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster Paul Kealy and Robbie Wilders as they deliver their expert Royal Ascot Day 5 tips, race-by-race analysis and best bets from Ascot.The team preview all the key races on Day 5 (Saturday, June 20), including the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, the final Group 1 of the week and one of the premier sprint contests of the Flat season. They break down the form, pace angles and value selections to uncover the best betting opportunities on the closing day of Royal Ascot.If you're looking for Royal Ascot tips, horse racing predictions, betting analysis and expert insight, this is your essential guide to Day 5 of Royal Ascot 2026.Who is your best bet on the final day of Royal Ascot? Let us know in the comments below.

Royal Ascot 2026 is here and In The Know returns for Day 4 of the biggest Flat racing festival of the season.Join Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal and Racing Post tipster Paul Kealy as they deliver their expert Royal Ascot Day 4 tips, race-by-race analysis and best bets from Ascot.The team preview all the key races on Day 4 (Friday, June 19), including two Group 1 contests in the Commonwealth Cup and Coronation Stakes. They break down the form, pace angles and value selections to uncover the best betting opportunities on another outstanding day of Royal Ascot.If you're looking for Royal Ascot tips, horse racing predictions, betting analysis and expert insight, this is your essential guide to Day 4 of Royal Ascot 2026.Who is your best bet on Day 4 of Royal Ascot? Let us know in the comments below.

Royal Ascot 2026 is here and In The Know returns for Day 3 of the biggest Flat racing festival of the season.Join Ross Brierley, betting editor Keith Melrose and Racing Post tipster Paul Kealy as they deliver their expert Royal Ascot Day 3 tips, race-by-race analysis and best bets from Ascot.The team preview all the key races on Day 3 (Thursday, June 18), including the feature Ascot Gold Cup on Ladies' Day. With Aidan O'Brien's Scandinavia heading the market, they break down the form, staying credentials and value selections to uncover the best betting opportunities on one of the most prestigious days of Royal Ascot.If you're looking for Royal Ascot tips, horse racing predictions, betting analysis and expert insight, this is your essential guide to Day 3 of Royal Ascot 2026.Will Scandinavia justify favouritism in the Ascot Gold Cup, or can something at bigger odds spring a surprise? Let us know your best bet for Royal Ascot Day 3 in the comments below.

Royal Ascot 2026 is here and In The Know returns for Day 2 of the biggest Flat racing festival of the season.Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster Paul Kealy and The Ante Postman, Robbie Wilders, as they deliver their expert Royal Ascot Day 2 tips, race-by-race analysis and best bets from Ascot.The team preview all the key races on Day 2 (Wednesday, June 17), including the feature Prince of Wales's Stakes, where Daryz heads the market in a fascinating Group 1 contest. They break down the form, pace angles and value selections to uncover the best betting opportunities on another outstanding day of Royal Ascot.If you're looking for Royal Ascot tips, horse racing predictions, betting analysis and expert insight, this is your essential guide to Day 2 of Royal Ascot 2026.Who is your best bet on Day 2 of Royal Ascot? Let us know in the comments below.

Royal Ascot 2026 is here and In The Know Racing Post returns for the opening day of the biggest Flat racing festival of the season.Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster Paul Kealy and The Ante Postman Robbie Wilders as they deliver expert Royal Ascot Day 1 tips, race-by-race analysis and the Ascot best bets.The team previews all the key races on Day 1 (Tuesday 16 June), including the Queen Anne Stakes, King Charles III Stakes and St James's Palace Stakes, breaking down the form, pace angles and value selections to find the best horse racing betting opportunities on a stacked opening card.If you're looking for Royal Ascot tips, horse racing predictions, betting analysis and expert insight, this is your essential guide to Day 1 at Royal Ascot 2026 Let us know your best bet for Royal Ascot Day 1 in the comments below.

It's the greatest week of the summer and our panel almost come to blows about who to include in a Royal Ascot Lucky 15. Not only that, but they also preview the feature races on each of the five days and there is a major disagreement in the Prince of Wales's Stakes where Ombudsman takes on Daryz in a mouth-watering showdown. Plus: a seventh Classic for Aidan O'Brien as the Coolmore camp continue to dominate the big races, this time with Diamond Necklace who dazzled in the Prix du Jockey Club but who would win between Diamond Necklace and Precise if they ever met? David Jennings, Matt Rennie & Scott Burton have their say, while also chatting about the ongoing stalls fiasco and whether it will hit Royal Ascot this week.

Ross Brierley is joined by Matt Rennie, Harry Wilson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for Royal Ascot 2026

The panel returns for an in-depth look at a huge weekend of ITV Racing, featuring competitive action from Sandown, York and Chester. Join Sam Hart, Keith Melrose, Joel Rees and Unibet's Ed Nicholson as they break down the key races, assess the leading contenders and identify the horses they believe offer the best value. The team will also take on some of the weekend's most challenging handicaps, highlighting potential winners, each-way plays and runners that could be flying under the radar. To round things off, every panellist shares their standout selection and best bet of the weekend, giving viewers plenty of insight ahead of a busy day on ITV Racing.Let us know who you are backing in the comments!

It was a Derby day like no other. The favourite, Benvenuto Cellini, was beaten - then declared a non-runner twenty minutes later, voiding bets and triggering a major Rule 4. The decision has split punters, bookmakers and the sport's rule-makers. The panel digs into whether the stewards got it right and whether the rule itself is fit for purpose.Plus: the Jockey Club's free festival on the Hill, drowned by the weather; Aidan O'Brien's 50th British Classic and his son's Oaks; Bay City Roller's thrashing of the world's best, Calandagan; and the riding masterclasses on a day when nobody knew where the good ground was — led by Laura Pearson's remarkable return.

In The Know is back, and the Flat is here!Join Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal and Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy as they preview the Epsom Derby at the famous Epsom Downs Racecourse. The panel also preview the Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup.

In The Know is back, and the flat is hereJoin Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal and Robbie Wilders as they preview the Epsom Oaks at the famous Epsom Downs. 

Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top team previews the 2026 Betfred Derby, as well as the rest of the card at Epsom. Find out which panel members take on favourite Benvenuto Cellini.Sam Hart, Graeme Rodway, Joel Rees and Unibet's Brett Williams give an Oaks selection before providing their best bets from the ITV racing at Epsom.Who are you backing this weekend? Let us know your NAPs in the comments below, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!

Aidan O'Brien delivered the latest tour de force in his extraordinary career at Chantilly on Sunday when sending out the first, second and third in the French Derby. In this week's edition of The Front Page, we salute the trainer and the brilliant horse who brought him more Classic success in France.Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd assess the merits of Constitution River, consider how good he might be and ask would he have won the Derby if he had been sent to Epsom. The team look at who will now win at Epsom and look forward to Royal Ascot while also examining not one but two controversies in Ireland.

The team is back to preview a cracking weekend of racing, with Carlisle, Chester and Beverley all live on ITV this Saturday, and there are plenty of tricky puzzles for punters to solve along the way.The panel debates the key races, horses to watch, and where the best betting value lies across the cards. Things also get lively when Graeme Rodway delivers some typically controversial views on Constitution River that are sure to get racing fans talking.To round things off, Sam Hart, Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson give their best bets for the weekend’s action.Who are you backing this weekend? Let us know your NAPs in the comments below, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!

In this week’s edition of the Front Page the panellists Maddy Playle, Chris Cook and David Jennings tackle a volatile Derby market, including the will-he-won’t-he issue of Constitution River turning up at Epsom.The team also reflect on a brilliant Classic weekend at the Curragh, where Gstaad set up a showdown with Bow Echo at Royal Ascot. Will Precise stay the Oaks trip? And who will Ryan Moore choose.It was also a busy week on the news front as concerns mount over the latest outbreak of equine influenza and a crunch Gambling Commission meeting impacted the roll-out of affordability checks.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our top team previews the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on a busy Saturday. Can anything stop Gstaad?Sam Hart, Robbie Wilders, Matt Rennie and Unibet's Ed Nicholson give their verdict on the Classic before providing their best bets from the ITV racing at Goodwood, Haydock and York.

In this week's edition of The Front Page, Sam Hart, Lewis Porteous and Liam Headd look back at the key Classic trials and the potential stars among the three-year-old division. They also take stock of the Group 1 action from Newbury on Saturday and the Royal Ascot trials at Naas on Sunday.   Thursday is D-Day for British racing, when the Gambling Commission's board is expected to be asked to approve the rollout of new affordability checks, which could have catastrophic consequences for the sport. Lewis looks at the latest developments on this story from the weekend and considers the outlook beyond Thursday. The panel also discuss the Irish 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas at the weekend, where Ballydoyle appear to hold the aces.    

Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast for expert betting insight ahead of a Saturday packed with quality racing, including the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.The panel previews the other competitive action at Newbury before turning their attention to Newmarket. Can you guess who the panel are all in agreement on for the Handicap at 2.50pm at Newmarket?Host Sam Hart is joined by Racing Post's Keith Melrose and Liam Headd, along with Ed Nicholson from Unibet to provide their best bets for the weekend.

Aidan O'Brien has been sweeping all before him in Classic trials, but after some surprise weekend results is the Derby more open than it looks? The panel also digs into the latest developments in the governance crisis consuming British racing following Ascot's decision to walk away from the Racecourse Association, and asks what a softening breeze-up market means for the sport. 

Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast for expert betting insight ahead of a Saturday packed with quality racing.The panel previews the action at Lingfield and Ascot before turning their attention to Haydock for the Pertemps Network Swinton Handicap Hurdle. Thought the jumps season was over? Think again!Broadcaster Callum Helliwell is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders, Tom Park and Brett Williams from Unibet.

A massive racing news story broke on Monday morning - and this week's edition of The Front Page gives it the coverage it deserves.In announcing its resignation from the Racecourse Association, Ascot has shaken the foundations of the sport's governance structure and highlighted in the strongest possible terms the need for change.Lee Mottershead, Jonathan Harding and Maddy Playle discuss Ascot's decision and reflect on Guineas weekend at Newmarket, the Punchestown Festival and the decision of one of Paul Nicholls' leading trainers to leave the yard.

In The Know is back, and the flat is hereJoin Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal and Graeme Rodway as they preview the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. The team also look at the other races on Fat HQ's card, along with a couple from Goodwood.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast for sharp betting insights on a Saturday packed with quality.All eyes will be on an open running of the 2,000 Guineas. Will the Dewhurst form come to the fore?Broadcaster Sam Hart is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders, Matt Rennie and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to dissect all the ITV action from Newmarket, plus the big races at Goodwood and Thirsk.

Jonathan Harding is joined by Chris Cook and Peter Scargill to discuss the week's biggest stories, including the debate about whether the results of barrier trials should be made available to punters.The team also chew over the key angles from Sandown's jump season finale, provide the latest news on affordability checks and praise the high-profile combination of some sporting superpowers.

Join Sam Hart, Graeme Rodway, James Hill and Ed Nicholson on this week’s Racing Postcast as they preview all the action from ITV Racing this Saturday.The jumps season comes to a close at Sandown with a competitive finale card, featuring some fiercely contested handicaps and the return of fan favourite Jonbon.ITV will also be showing Flat racing from Haydock and Leicester, where Graeme Rodway has a strong fancy to add to his Sandown selections.After landing a 25-1 winner last week, can the panel keep the momentum going?All this and plenty more on the Racing Postcast.

Roger Charlton said at Newbury on Friday that John Gosden was about to run the next Enable. What then happened suggested Charlton may well have been right.In this week's edition of The Front Page, Lee Mottershead, Lewis Porteous and Liam Headd assess the merits of Gosden's new Oaks favourite I'm The One and look at all the Classic trials and key performances from last week's big Flat meetings at Newbury and Newmarket.The jumps season is entering its closing stages, so we ask who should be crowned Racing Post Jumps Horse of the Year.The panel also look at some of last week's biggest stories and ask whether the BHA needs to think again about how and when horses are disqualified when their riders have broken the sport's whip rules.

Join Sam Hart, Jonny Pearson, Keith Melrose and Ed Nicholson on this week’s Racing Postcast as they preview all the action from ITV Racing this Saturday.There’s something for everyone this weekend, with both Flat and Jumps racing on the agenda.Ayr hosts the Scottish Grand National, while Newbury welcomes the return of Flat racing, headlined by the Greenham Stakes, one of the big classic trials for the 2,000 Guineas.We may not have Constitution Hill at Newbury, but there’s still plenty of top-class action, with exciting three-year-olds set to take centre stage in both the Fred Darling Stakes and the Greenham Stakes.Keith Melrose also puts forward three horses in the Scottish Grand National that could outrun their odds, can he land a big trifecta?All this and plenty more on the Racing Postcast.

The Grand National and all things Aintree are pored over in this week's edition of The Front Page.Lee Mottershead, Jonathan Harding and Maddy Playle look back at I Am Maximus's second success in the sport's biggest race and reflect on a Grand National that was filled with drama.The rest of the Aintree festival is also discussed in detail in a show that examines the disappointing seasonal reappearance of Derby favourite Pierre Bonnard and the sport's latest attempt to persuade the government to think again about affordability checks.

In The Know is back and now proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal and Robbie Wilders as they preview the 2026 Grand National at Aintree.Sign up to Boyle Sports: https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=54448&bid=7681

In The Know is back and now proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal and Graeme Rodway as they preview Day Two of the 2026 Grand national Festival. 

In The Know is back and now proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal and Keith Melrose as they preview Day One of the Grand National Festival.

Sam Hart is joined by Harry Wilson, Matt Rennie and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for the 2026 Grand National Festival.

Who will win Saturday’s Randox Grand National and what on earth is happening at Chelmsford? We attempt to answer both questions and much more besides in this week’s edition of The Front Page.Lee Mottershead, Jonathan Harding and Liam Headd look at all the sport’s biggest stories, including another Cheltenham controversy, Clifford Lee’s winning return to the saddle and an expensive bit of IT drama at Ballydoyle. With a detailed analysis of what needs to happen if Chelmsford is to resume racing and a comprehensive look ahead to this weekend’s Aintree extravaganza, it’s another packed show.

In The Know is back and now proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy and Betting Editor Keith Melrose as they preview this weekend's racing from Musselburgh, Haydock and an ante post look at the 2026 BoyleSports  Irish Grand National.