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Sporting Life's weekly horse racing betting podcast covers the latest in racing, betting, and industry news. Host David Ord is joined by guests such as ITV Racing's Ed Chamberlin, Timeform's Billy Nash, and Graham Cunningham, along with top Sporting Life tipsters. Episodes feature exclusive insights, interviews, previews, and analysis to help listeners prepare for upcoming race days. It is aimed at racing fans and bettors looking for expert perspectives and news from the sport.

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British Champions Day Preview Oct 14, 2026 00:57:50 Champions are crowned this weekend, with a cracking card ahead of us on Qatar Racing British Champions Day at Ascot!What better time to catch up with the Sporting Life Racing podcast team, as they return with their thoughts and best bets ahead of Saturday's action, plus their reflections on the Future Champions Meeting at Newmarket last week, too...Joining our host David Ord this week are ITV

Future Champions Festival Preview Oct 7, 2026 00:40:44 Tune in as the the Sporting Life Racing Podcast team return to look ahead to the Future Champions Festival at Newmarket, headlined by the Dewhurst Stakes and the Fillies' Mile.Dave Ord hosts and is joined by Graham Cunningham and Timeform's Billy Nash and David Johnson this week, as they preview the big race action at HQ.

Arc de Triomphe Preview Sep 30, 2026 00:49:04 Our panel look ahead to Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, answer the key questions and provide their best bets.

Cambridgeshire Meeting Preview Sep 23, 2026 00:47:22 Tune in as the Sporting Life Racing podcast team return to preview the Cambridgeshire meeting at Newmarket, which gets underway on Thursday!The panel pay tribute to the great Hurricane Fly, a 22-time Grade 1 winner who sadly passed away at the age of 22 on Tuesday, before looking ahead to some of the cracking contests at HQ, including a mouth-watering renewal of the Cheveley Park Stakes.

Irish Champions Festival and St Leger Preview Sep 9, 2026 00:53:10 Tune in and join the Sporting Life Racing Podcast team, as David Ord, Fran Berry, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson look ahead to a huge weekend of action on both sides of the Irish Sea!The panel share their thoughts on the final Classic of the season, as the St Leger takes centre-stage at Doncaster, whilst the Irish Champion Stakes is the highlight in Ireland.

York Ebor Festival Preview Aug 17, 2026 00:52:11 Tune in and join the Sporting Life Racing Podcast team, as David Ord, Fran Berry, Graham Cunningham and Timeform's David Johnson look ahead to a huge week of action on the Knavesmire at York Racecourse, which gets underway on Wednesday 19th August.There's thoughts on a mouth-watering clash in the Juddmonte International, the Yorkshire Oaks and the Nunthorpe too, all before the big one itse

Glorious Goodwood and Galway Festival Preview Jul 27, 2026 00:37:54 Tune in as David Ord is joined by Timeform's Billy Nash and Graham Cunningham for a Goodwood and Galway Festival special edition of the Racing Podcast.There's plenty to get stuck into, as the team make the case for their fancies at the two summer highlights, plus reflections on the King George meeting at Ascot.

King George Preview Jul 22, 2026 00:46:39 The Sporting Life Racing podcast team look ahead to a mouth-watering renewal of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.There's reflections on the Irish Oaks meeting at the Curragh, plus a round-up of the recent key news, too.

July Festival Preview Jul 8, 2026 00:50:18 Our team look ahead to the three days of the Newmarket July Festival and the rest of the action on Super Saturday

2026 Royal Ascot Preview Jun 15, 2026 00:54:25 On the eve of the great meeting our team look ahead to five of the biggest days of the Flat season

Derby Preview Podcast Jun 3, 2026 00:49:23 Our team are back to look ahead to the new-look Betfred Derby Festival and an in-depth look at both Classics and the Coronation Cup

Timeform Awards Revealed! Jumps 2025-26 Season May 11, 2026 00:34:50 Host Dave Ord is joined by Timeform's Jumps Editor Dan Barber and Chase Handicapper Phil Turner, plus Value Bet columnist Matt Brocklebank too, as the team discuss the Timeform Awards for the 2025-26 Jumps Season, which have now been revealed!Plus we also hear from Patrick Mullins, as unsurprisingly, plenty of the winners' plaques are headed for Closutton, after another remarkable season f

Guineas Weekend Preview Apr 29, 2026 00:38:22 Ben Linfoot is joined by Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson to discuss Betfred Guineas Weekend at Newmarket with the 2000 and 1000 Guineas on the line.

Grand National special with Patrick Mullins and Daryl Jacob! Apr 3, 2026 00:47:31 Grand National winning jockeys Patrick Mullins and Daryl Jacob join us for a special episode of the Sporting Life Racing Podcast to look ahead to the 2026 Grand National!

Cheltenham Festival: Talking Points Mar 4, 2026 01:00:43 Ben Linfoot is joined by Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and Dave Massey to go through some of the main punting posers ahead of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.

Willie Mullins Stable Tour: Cheltenham Festival 2026 Mar 2, 2026 00:35:25 Essential viewing! The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is almost upon us, so tune in as Sporting Life ambassador Willie Mullins guides us through another exceptionally strong Closutton team for the Festival.The most successful trainer in Cheltenham Festival history gives us the latest on his two-time Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs, Irish Gold Cup winner Fact To File and five-time Grade 1 winner Gaelic

Dublin Racing Festival Preview Jan 28, 2026 00:44:50 Ben Linfoot is joined by Fran Berry, Billy Nash and Graham Cunningham to look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown this weekend.

Racing Podcast: Trials Day Preview Jan 21, 2026 00:50:34 Our panel look ahead to Trials Day at Cheltenham, there's a bet in the Thyestes and reflections on some of the key recent action

Racing Podcast: Christmas Special Dec 22, 2025 00:42:10 Our team look ahead to the big Festive action at Kempton and Leopardstown.

Tingle time as big clashes continue... Dec 3, 2025 00:47:11 Our time look back on more key action and head to the Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown.

Going for Gold Nov 26, 2025 00:53:35 Our team look back on the big action from last weekend and head to this one which features the Coral Gold Cup and Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

Betfair Chase Preview Nov 19, 2025 00:43:55 Our team look back to the key recent action and ahead to the weekend cards at Haydock, Ascot and Punchestown

Cheltenham! Nov 12, 2025 00:52:39 Ben Linfoot is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Billy Nash and Matt Brocklebank as the team discuss the highlights at Cheltenham (and Navan) this weekend.

British Champions Day Podcast Oct 15, 2025 01:00:43 Our podcast team sit down to talk through all seven races on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot this Saturday.

Arc de Triomphe Preview & Tips Oct 1, 2025 00:55:35 Fran Berry joins the regular panel to preview the Arc while Ed Chamberlin reacts to the new four-year deal for ITV to cover racing through to 2030.The conversation delves into the upcoming Arc race, discussing the field, notable horses, and memorable moments from past Arcs. The panel analyses the strengths and weaknesses of various contenders, including Japanese horses and Ballydoyle's strategy. W

Newmarket Preview Sep 24, 2025 00:51:48 Our team look ahead to this weekend's action at Newmarket including the Cambridgeshire, Middle Park & Cheveley Park.

ICF & the Legers Sep 10, 2025 00:57:31 Our team look ahead to all the key action from the Irish Champions Festival and Betfred St Leger card at Doncaster.

All set for Ascot and Goodwood Jul 25, 2025 00:54:00 Our Podcast team gallop through the mouthwatering weekend action at Ascot and York and look ahead to the Qatar Goodwood Festival too.

Newmarket July Festival Preview Jul 9, 2025 00:47:53 Our team look ahead to the big-race action at Newmarket this week and York and ascot on Super Saturday

For or against Ombudsman in the Eclipse? Jul 2, 2025 00:51:34 Our team preview a star-studded Coral-Eclipse at Sandown, reflect on Lambourn's Irish Derby victory and pay tribute to Barry Hills and Kevin Prendergast.

Royal Ascot Preview Podcast Jun 12, 2025 01:01:37 The team run through the feature races on each day of Royal Ascot and pick out horses to note elsewhere too.

The Derby Debate Jun 4, 2025 00:49:24 Our team answer all the big questions ahead of the Betfred Derby Festival at Epsom.

Horse Racing Podcast: The Finale Apr 23, 2025 00:50:28 In the last of our weekly racing podcasts the team look ahead to the finale of the jumps season at Sandown and pick out their moments of the jumps season

Horse Racing Podcast: Dual Purpose performers Apr 16, 2025 00:49:56 Our team look back on Ayr forward to Fairyhouse and back on the Classic trials and head to the two Guineas.

Horse Racing Podcast: National reflections Apr 9, 2025 00:57:12 Fran Berry joins the team to reflect on the drama of the Randox Grand National Festival and a moment to savour for the Mullins family

Horse Racing Podcast: Grand National Tips Apr 2, 2025 01:04:50 Our team preview the Randox Grand National and have best bets for the rest of Aintree and Meydan.

Daryl Jacob: My Racing Life Mar 31, 2025 01:27:58 With the Grand National upon us, our man Dave Ord caught up with Grand National-winning jockey Daryl Jacob to find out all about his career in the saddle, in a fascinating sit-down interview.From the early days of starting out and learning through his mistakes, to landing the Grand National in dramatic style on board Neptune Collonges, we hear the highs and lows of a brilliant career in the sport,

Horse Racing Podcast: The Flat is back Mar 26, 2025 00:59:39 Graham Cunningham, Fran Berry and David Johnson join Matt Brocklebank to reflects on all the recent newslines before looking ahead to what's to come at Doncaster, Kempton and in Ireland this weekend before attention turns to Aintree.

Horse Racing Podcast: Cheltenham Festival Review Mar 19, 2025 00:54:42 Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson join Ben Linfoot to discuss the stars, shocks, disappointments and experience of Cheltenham 2025 before looking to the future.

Horse Racing Podcast: Cheltenham Festival Special Mar 6, 2025 01:02:48 The Cheltenham Festival is almost here! In part one, Dave Ord is joined by Patrick Mullins, Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham and David Johnson to discuss the big talking points. Matt Brocklebank and Billy Nash join the party for part two as the team pick out some bets.

Festival Focus - #5 - Festival Fever Mar 6, 2025 00:53:58 Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to conclude their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, taking an overview of what they think will be making the headlines before finalising some bets.

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Charlie Deutsch Feb 28, 2025 00:29:12 Charlie Deutsch reflects on his remarkable season, sharing insights into his journey, horsemanship, and the importance of patience in racing. He discusses the relationships he has built within the industry, his upcoming races, and the joys of fatherhood, providing a comprehensive look at both his professional and personal life.

Festival Focus - #4 - The Ryanair Chase and Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle Feb 27, 2025 00:49:02 Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Ryanair Chase and Stayers' Hurdle discussed in depth before they talk potential bets in several races including the Ultima Handicap Chase.

Horse Racing Podcast: Festival Bankers Feb 26, 2025 00:57:39 Are our team for or against the shortest-priced favourites at this year's Festival? Find out in this week's episode.

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Brian Hughes Feb 21, 2025 00:30:01 This week on the David Power Jockeys' Cup, host Niall Hannity is joined by the three-time Champion Jockey Brian Hughes to find out all about his story in the saddle so far!0:00 Introduction0:20 Tributes paid to Michael O'Sullivan5:10 Starting out on the Flat8:10 Career crossroads and decisions to make11:29 Winners started coming early over the Jumps14:57 Champion Conditional Jockey and building re

Festival Focus - #3 - The BetMGM Champion Chase Feb 20, 2025 00:41:14 Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Champion Chase discussed in depth before they talk potential bets in the Pertemps, Coral Cup, Gold Cup and the Cross Country.

Horse Racing Podcast: Will Nicholls be champion again? Feb 19, 2025 00:52:43 Our panel are asked whether Paul Nicholls will ever be champion trainer again while at the start of the episode Fran Berry leads the tributes to Michael O'Sullivan

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Sam Twiston-Davies Feb 14, 2025 00:33:55 In the latest episode of our David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, Niall Hannity is joined by Sam Twiston-Davies, a multiple-time Grade 1 winner who has seven Cheltenham Festival wins to his name, and currently sits in Bronze position in the Jockeys' Cup rankings!From his early memories of racing, earning opportunities with Paul Nicholls, returning home to ride the stars trained by his Dad - an

Festival Focus - #2 - The Unibet Champion Hurdle Feb 13, 2025 00:38:22 Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Champion Hurdle discussed in part one before they talk potential bets in the Arkle, Albert Bartlett and Martin Pipe.

Horse Racing Podcast: Ascot & Haydock Preview Feb 12, 2025 00:50:09 Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from Newbury, Warwick and the Grand National weights before looking ahead to this weekend at Ascot and Haydock.

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Feb 7, 2025 00:30:29 In the second episode of our new David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, host Niall Hannity is joined by Jonjo O'Neill Jnr, as we find out his story so far.They talk all things from career progression, becoming a Grade 1 winner, training at the stunning Jackdaws Castle, before telling us what it's really like to work with your family day in day out, with some Festival thoughts thrown in too on th

Festival Focus - #1 - The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Feb 6, 2025 00:45:22 Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot for a new mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Gold Cup the first race under the microscope.

Horse Racing Podcast: From the DRF to Super Saturday Feb 5, 2025 00:48:26 Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from the Dublin Racing Festival before looking ahead to Super Saturday at Newbury.

Jockeys Cup Podcast: Harry Skelton Jan 30, 2025 00:34:55 In the launch episode of our brand new David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, host Niall Hannity is joined by the current competition leader Harry Skelton; the first jockey to surpass the 200 points mark in the standings!The 2020-2021 Champion Jumps jockey, who has 9 Cheltenham Festival victories to his name, talks all things from his great start to the newly formed championship, life off the tr

Horse Racing Podcast: From the PRA to the DRF Jan 29, 2025 00:59:54 Our team look back on a week of drama on and off the track - and ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival

Horse Racing Podcast: Trials Day Preview Jan 22, 2025 00:57:00 Matt Brocklebank is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Billy Nash, David Johnson and Graham Cunningham to reflect on the Berkshire Winter Million highlights before previewing what's to come on Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham this Saturday.

Horse Racing Podcast: Winter Millionaires Jan 15, 2025 00:50:34 Our team look ahead to the Winter Millions fixture this weekend, the Sky Bet Peter Marsh and the Japanese challenge in the Champion Hurdle

Horse Racing Podcast: Time to dust off the Crystal Ball Jan 8, 2025 01:03:48 The game notes are back, our team look ahead to what lies ahead in both codes this year and react to the fact we're now in the Straight To Cheltenham season.

Horse Racing Podcast: Christmas Reflections Dec 30, 2024 00:58:00 The Sporting Life Racing Podcast team look back on a busy festive period and pick out their star performers, most impressive novices and a few handicap eyecatchers for good measure.

Horse Racing Podcast: Christmas Preview Dec 23, 2024 00:47:05 Fran Berry join the team to preview the big Christmas action with some mouthwatering clashes in prospect.

Horse Racing Podcast: Glass half full or empty? Dec 18, 2024 00:52:12 Our team on the big news stories, their moment of 2024 and their horses to follow in 2025.

Horse Racing Podcast: Going for Gold Dec 11, 2024 01:03:33 Where are we with the two-mile chasers now? Horses for the trackers and a look ahead to Cheltenham on Friday & Saturday.

Horse Racing Podcast: Tingle, Becher, HK and the Champions Dec 4, 2024 00:58:29 Loads to look ahead to this week - previews from Sandown, Aintree, Sha Tin and a look back at the recent key action.

Horse Racing Podcast: Newbury, Fairyhouse & star names Nov 27, 2024 00:47:22 Our team look back on the key action from last weekend and ahead to some great racing at Newbury and Fairyhouse.

Horse Racing Podcast: Haydock & Punchestown Preview Nov 20, 2024 00:58:43 So much for the panel to get through this week including a preview of a cracking weekend ahead at Haydock and Punchestown.

Horse Racing Podcast: Cheltenham November Meeting Preview Nov 13, 2024 00:54:16 Our panel reflect on the big breaking news stories of this week and preview the weekend action from Cheltenham and Navan - with plenty of big-priced tips.

Horse Racing Podcast: From LA to Doncaster Nov 6, 2024 00:58:38 Our team react to the recent action in America, Australia, Wetherby and Down Royal and pay tribute to Sir Michael Stoute.VISIT US AT:https://www.sportinglife.com/racing FOLLOW US ON:Twitter: https://x.com/SportingLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportingliferacing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportingliferacing

Horse Racing Podcast: Breeders' Cup & Wetherby thoughts Oct 30, 2024 00:53:28 Our team look ahead to the action on both sides of the Atlantic on a fascinating weekend of racing.

Horse Racing Podcast: Ascot review/Weekend preview Oct 23, 2024 00:42:54 The team look back on Champions Day and ahead to Cheltenham and Doncaster this weekend.

Horse Racing Podcast: Champions Day Preview Oct 16, 2024 00:54:16 Graham Cunningham, David Johnson, Billy Nash and Ed Chamberlin join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from Newmarket and look ahead to QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot.

Horse Racing Podcast: Will the Lion roar in Autumn? Oct 9, 2024 00:54:31 Our team look back on the big action in France and the UK last weekend and ahead to Future Champions Day.VISIT US AT:https://www.sportinglife.com/racing FOLLOW US ON:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SportingLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportingliferacing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportingliferacing

Horse Racing Podcast: Arc Preview Oct 2, 2024 00:53:33 Our team look back on the big action at Newmarket last weekend and have an in-depth preview of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe too.

BONUS Horse Racing Podcast: Cheltenham Changes Sep 26, 2024 00:36:45 A bonus edition as the panel reflect on the changes made to the Cheltenham Festival to the race programme and attempts to improve the customer experience.

Horse Racing Podcast: Big Weekend at HQ Sep 25, 2024 00:45:35 Our team return to look ahead to Group One action at Newmarket this weekend and back on some major news stories over the last seven days.

Horse Racing Podcast: Arc & Beyond Sep 18, 2024 01:00:55 Our team reflect on the Irish Champions Festival and Doncaster St Leger action and look ahead to the Ayr Gold Cup.

Horse Racing Podcast: Leger thoughts & the ICF Sep 11, 2024 00:56:08 Check out the panels thoughts on the big-race action at Doncaster and the Irish Champions Festival this weekend.

Horse Racing Podcast: Autumn Watch Sep 4, 2024 00:55:52 Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson join Ben Linfoot to discuss the recent action, Saturday's Betfair Sprint Cup and a posse of horses they are looking forward to in the coming weeks.

Horse Racing Podcast: Definitely might be Aug 28, 2024 00:54:02 Ben Linfoot is joined by Oisin Murphy, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash to discuss the big topics on the back of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York.

Horse Racing Podcast: Ebor Preview Aug 20, 2024 00:54:09 Our team preview all the action ahead of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York

Building up to York Aug 14, 2024 00:58:35 Joanna Mason joins the regular panel this week as they look back on the Shergar Cup, a host of good juveniles and ahead to this weekend and the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York.

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