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The Claiming Lads
by The Claiming Lads
The ultimate destination for enthusiasts of French horse racing, with an exclusive spotlight on the iconic Paris tracks.. Each episode of 'The Claiming Lads' offers listeners a deep dive into the pulsating heart of French racing culture, providing unparalleled insights into the races, horses, and personalities that make these venues legendary.Podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and others.
Episodes
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New Season Auteuil Preview 2025 / 2026 season
Tonight we preview the new Auteuil season, tomorrows runners , horses to follow, a recap of our summer highlights including racing trips and wins in San Sebastian. French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Ryan Chesters and Sam Sutton.
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May Catch Up - Final Auteuil Meeting of the Season
Tonight we recap our recent winners, the international flat and jumps circuit, news from Irish Sales, and change to the programme book and a look at tomorrows final Auteuil meeting of the season. French racing pod with Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and David Maughan.
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The Claiming Lads - Catch Up
French Racing podcast with Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and James Finch. General catch up, recap Cheltenham, Lulamba, Aintree and 4 winners!
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The Claiming Lads Cheltenham Festival Special
French Racing podcast with Sam Sutton, Toby Jones, James Finch, Ryan Chesters and David Maughan. We look at the French influence on the Supreme Novices and the Fred Winter, along with the Triumph Hurdle and Arkle. We also discuss some of the Irish fancies, and dark horses at good prices.
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All Things French Racing
Tonight we discuss the interesting move by Coolmore to send 8 Walk In The Park Colts to race in France. Auteuil's early season racing - is there enough of a gap between December and the first race in February. First 3yo race of the year at Compiegne next week. French racing podcast with Toby…
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Auteuil is back!
We looking ahead to the new Auteuil season, changes to the programme, are there a lack of horses? PC Boudot riding in Qatar. New in running betting on the PMU at French tracks. French horse racing podcast with Sam Sutton, Toby Jones, Ryan Chesters and James Finch.
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The Claiming Lads - A week in Racing
Owners, leaving the sport, breeders struggling to sell their foals, why do the top owners have to spend big to get success? French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones and Sam Sutton.
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The Claiming Lads - Cagnes Sur Mer Winter Recap
Tonight we look at our Cagnes winter, and examine the lessons learned. Plus, highlights of 2024 and look forward to Auteuil in February. French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Ryan Chesters and Sam Sutton.
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Claiming Lads - Cagnes Mid Term Report
French racing podcast with Sam Sutton, James Finch and Toby Jones. Tonight we discuss all things Cagnes Sur Mer
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The Claiming Lads Episode 25
French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and Ryan Chesters. We discuss Arqana sales, French Runners in England, our latest successes and Auteuil on Sunday.
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The Claiming Lads - Autumn Update
French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones and Sam Sutton. We look at todays Cross Country Race with French raider Sweet David, racing in Morocco, the French racing industry protesting en mass and that Chelmsford race.
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Epsiode 21 - Auteuil / Auctav
French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Ryan Chesters and Sam Sutton. Tonight we discuss Toby's Auctav visit to England, our recent runners, tomorrows card at Auteuil and our upcoming runners.
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Episode 20 - Merano
We review our latest runners, the trip to Merano, Auteuil's card tomorrow and the chances of two of our horses. French racing podcast with Ryan Chesters, Sam Sutton, James Finch and Toby Jones
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Episode 18 - Adrien Cugnasse Interview
Tonight we sit down and talk to Bloodstock Editor of Jour De Galop Adrien Cugnasse and delve into the latest racing news in France. French racing podcast with Sam Sutton, James Finch, Toby Jones and Ryan Chesters.
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Episode 18 - French Imports / AQPS Horses
Tonight we discuss what is an AQPS horse, discuss our new feature on French imports to the UK , past runners and upcoming runners. French racing podcast with Sam Sutton, James Finch, Toby Jones, Ryan Chesters
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Episode 17 - Interview with David Maughan
French Racing podcast with Toby Jones, Sam Sutton, James Finch and betting expert Ryan Chester. We interview David Maughan, Ireland based owner, with multiple interests in France and Ireland. We also preview Auteuils racing, with Willie Mullins sending one over.
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The night before Auteuil - Bryony Frost
Tonight we are joined by Grade 1 winning jockey Bryony Frost as she talks to us about her time in France so far, her horses to follow for the season and her rides at Auteuil tomorrow. French racing podcast with Toby Jones, Sam Sutton, James Finch and Ryan Chesters.
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Summer Recap
Tonight's episode we round up our summer highlights, trips to Waregem, the laughable events at Craon and looking forward to Auteuil. French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and Ryan Chesters.
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The Claiming Lads - Clairefontaine Special
Tonight we look at tomorrows card at Clairefontaine including all of our runners, and the big Quinte handicap. French horse racing podcast with James Finch, Ryan Chesters, Toby Jones and Sam Sutton
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The Claiming Lads Summer Session - Freddy Tett
We are joined by top amateur rider, Freddy Tett, who has ridden winners in England, France, Jersey and America. Usual chat from Toby Jones, James Finch and Sam Sutton, with expert betting analysis from Ryan Chesters!
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Episode 12 - Seaons Highs and Lows
French racing Podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and French betting expert Ryan Chesters. Today we look at some of the seasons highlights, the winners, the near misses and runners to come.
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Epidosde 11 - Lack of Handicap horses in France
We look at why there is a lack of quality in the end of season first and second division handicaps. Why is the Quinte in French racing the most important race? Whip bans Tipping Recap of Runners!
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Episode 10 - Summer Jumping
As we move into the summer months, the French jump racing wagon heads to Dieppe and Clairfontaine. What sort of horse do you need round Dieppe and Clairfontaine. French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Sam Sutton, Ryan Chesters
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Episode 9 Live from Auteuil
Live episode from Auteuil, joined by special guests, Katherine Ford and Mikael Serror. Hosted by France Galop
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Episode 8 - Does it Pay?
Tonight's episode we touch on the cost of French racing, and can it actually make horse racing ownership affordable. French racing podcast with Toby Jones, Sam Sutton, James Finch and French racing tipster Ryan Chesters.
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Episode 7 - Claimers UK vs France
Podcast exploring the world of French Racing. Tonight we explore whether the UK could adopt a French style claiming system. Tipping for Auteuil 21/04/23 Podcast with Toby Jones, Sam Sutton, James Finch and Ryan Chesters
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Episode 6 - Interview Andy Peake
Leading owner Andy Peake joins The Claiming Lads, to discuss his recent successes with Sans Bruit and General En Chef on the same day. Winners at Auteuil and Aintree! He tells us how he got into the game, and France in particular. Andy is joined by Sam Sutton, James Finch, Toby Jones and Ryan...
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Episode 5 - James Reveley
We are joined by two time French champion jockey James Reveley. James shares his thoughts on wonder horse, IL EST FRANCAIS, his thoughts on racing in France, and the news he intends to set up a training yard in France in the near future. Usual guests James Finch, Sam Sutton and Toby Jones share...
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The Claiming Lads Episode 4 - Online Sales
French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones and Sam Sutton. Insight into buying and selling French bred horses at online sales. Toby tells us about his new stallion Hero Star.
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The Claiming Lads Episode 3
French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and Ryan Chesters. We focus on the French bred horses that ran at Cheltenham, the first unraced 3 year old races at Auteuil on Sunday, and some of theorise at to why Willie Mullins is so good!
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Episode 2 - French Racetracks
Podcast dedicated to French racing, with horse owners James Finch and Sam Sutton, bloodstock agent Toby Jones and French betting expert Ryan Chesters. This week we delve into the racing scene in France, the tracks, the restaurants and hospitality and what its actually like to go racing in France....
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The Claiming Lads Episode 1
Podcast dedicated to French racing, with owners James Finch and Sam Sutton, bloodstock agent Toby Jones, and French betting expert Ryan Chesters. We give insights into claiming horses in France, the ups and downs of Pau and Cagnes Sur Mer, and look ahead to the first Auteuil meeting on Saturday...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The ultimate destination for enthusiasts of French horse racing, with an exclusive spotlight on the iconic Paris tracks.. Each episode of 'The Claiming Lads' offers listeners a deep dive into the pulsating heart of French racing culture, providing unparalleled insights into the races, horses, and personalities that make these venues legendary.Podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and others.
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The ultimate destination for enthusiasts of French horse racing, with an exclusive spotlight on the iconic Paris tracks.. Each episode of 'The Claiming Lads' offers listeners a deep dive into the pulsating heart of French racing culture, providing unparalleled insights into the races, horses, and...
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