The City A.M. Punter Podcast

The Gold Cup at Newbury is the highlight of another busy Saturday afternoon of jumps action, with the ‘Fighting Fifth’ Hurdle at Newcastle also on this weekend’s menu, where Constitution Hill is due to make his seasonal reappearance. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday’s jumps racing action, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sunday’s meeting in Hong Kong. Hosted by Chris Bar...

The Betfair Chase at Haydock is the feature race on Saturday with last year’s winner Protektorat looking to retain his Grade 1 crown. Ascot is the venue for more high class jumps action, featuring a couple of Grade 2 races. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday’s racing action, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sunday’s meeting in Hong Kong. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

It’s the three-day November meeting at Cheltenham this weekend with the Paddy Power Gold Cup the highlight on Saturday and the Greatwood Hurdle featuring at jumps HQ on Sunday. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Cheltenham’s weekend racing action, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sunday’s meeting in Hong Kong. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

There’s some fantastic jumps racing at Wincanton on Saturday featuring the Badger Beer Handicap Chase, alongside a couple of Grade 2 contests.  Aintree race over the grand national fences during their afternoon of racing, whilst Newcastle is the new venue for this year’s November Handicap. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the UK racing action, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sat...

Santa Anita, California is the venue for the Breeders' Cup weekend where we can look forward to a host of Grade 1 dirt and turf races on Friday and Saturday. Trainer Mick Appleby runs his impressive 2-year-old Big Evs in the USA and joins us on today’s podcast ahead of his biggest race to date. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of this weekend’s Santa Anita’s action. Hosted by C...

The annual Charlie Hall Chase is the feature on Wetherby’s card on Saturday, weather permitting, with Ascot providing more weekend jumps action this weekend. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday’s racing action in the UK, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sunday’s meeting in Hong Kong. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

Doncaster hosts the Group 1 Futurity Trophy Stakes for 2-year-olds on Saturday with Newbury the venue for the Horris Hill and St. Simon Stakes – both Group 3 races, plus it’s the second day of ‘The Showcase’ jumps meeting at Cheltenham on the same afternoon. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the weekend’s racing action, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sunday’s Happy Valley meetin...

It’s a brilliant afternoon of racing on Saturday - Qipco British Champions Day. There are four Group 1 races, alongside the Group 2 Long Distance Cup, plus the competitive Balmoral Handicap.  Today we have an exclusive chat with trainer Andrew Balding, ahead of the big day at Ascot. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews Ascot’s stellar card, looking at some of the unique World Pool betting m...

The Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes and the big field Cesarewitch Handicap feature on the second day of the Dubai Future Champions Festival at Newmarket on Saturday. Trainer David Pipe runs both Wordsworth and Bashful Boy in the Cesarewitch and joins us on today’s podcast. We also look at York on Saturday - their final meeting of the year. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of this weeke...

The Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes is the feature race at Newmarket on Saturday where you will have the opportunity to bet into the unique World Pool markets. There are two Group 3 races on Ascot's card plus the competitive Howden Challenge Cup during their afternoon of racing. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of this weekend’s action, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sunday’s Hong Kong...

What a weekend we can look forward to. At Newmarket there’s the Middle Park, Cheveley Park & Royal Lodge Stakes alongside the big-field Cambridgeshire Handicap, all taking place on Saturday afternoon. Then on Sunday it’s the big day of the year at Paris Longchamp racecourse, with the Prix De l’Arc de Triomphe the highlight of an amazing day of Group One racing. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile p...

Both the Ayr Gold and Silver Cup Handicaps feature on Saturday afternoon on the west coast of Scotland, alongside the meeting at Newbury where the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes takes centre stage. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday’s racing action, with Wally Pyrah delving into Sunday’s Hong Kong race card. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

The final classic of the season takes place at Doncaster on Saturday as this year’s three-year-old generation line up in the Group 1 St. Leger, the highlight of this weekend’s racing. We also look at a couple of TV races at Chester on the same afternoon. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday’s racing, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sunday’s meeting in Hong Kong. Hosted by C...

The Sprint Cup is the feature race at Haydock on Saturday afternoon, part of the Qipco British Champions Series, where the super-fast Shaquille looks to add a further Group One prize to his already impressive list of victories. We hear from his jockey James Doyle. We also preview races at Kempton and Ascot. There’s top quality racing in Ireland over the weekend as Leopardstown hosts the Irish Cham...

Sandown is the venue for two Group 3 races on Saturday with Beverley hosting their annual Beverley Bullet sprint. Chester completes the Saturday afternoon TV racing action. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of this weekend’s racing. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

Today is the final day of the York Ebor Festival where the crowds will flock to the Knavesmire to see the Ebor Handicap, run over a mile and three quarters at 3.35. York Racecourse Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course, William Derby joins us for a chat about the final day’s action. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday's racing. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

Friday is a day for the sprinters at York as some of the best horses in Europe line up in the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes over the straight 5 Furlong course. York Racecourse Chief Executive, William Derby discusses the importance of today’s feature race in York’s racing calendar. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Friday’s racing action, including selections on some very interest...

Day two of the York Ebor Festival on Thursday is Ladies Day and the Group 1 mile and a half Yorkshire Oaks is the highlight of the afternoon’s action. York Racecourse Chief Executive, William Derby tells us all about Ladies Day on the Knavesmire. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Thursday’s racing action with his views on some of the World Pool betting markets. Hosted by Chri...

The four-day York Ebor Festival kicks off on Wednesday with the much awaited Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes, supported by the Great Voltigeur and Acomb Stakes. Special guest, York Racecourse Chief Executive William Derby looks ahead to the week’s racing. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Wednesday’s racing action, including a look into some of the unique World Pool be...

The Hungerford Stakes (Group 2) and the Geoffrey Freer Stakes (Group 3) are the highlights at Newbury this Saturday afternoon, whilst Ripon stage the Great St Wilfrid Handicap on one of their biggest racedays of the season. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday’s racing action. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

Saturday is Shergar Cup Day at Ascot where 4 teams of jockeys from all over the world compete to become both team and individual champions. Each of the 6 races has a maximum field of ten runners in this unique competition, with leading jockeys from Hong Kong, Japan, & France taking on the British based riders. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews all of Saturday’s Shergar Cup action. Hosted...

The Group 2 Lillie Langtry Stakes and the highly competitive Stewards’ Cup Handicap sprint are the feature races on the final day of Glorious Goodwood 2023. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday's racing action from the West Sussex track. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

Glorious Goodwood is the venue for many top races this week, but the much-anticipated Qatar Nassau Stakes on Thursday will, for many, be the highlight of the festival. Brilliant young French trainer Christopher Head runs his very exciting filly Blue Rose Cen in this Group 1 contest and he is our special guest on today’s episode. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile selects some of the best World Poo...

The Qatar Sussex Stakes is the feature Group 1 race on Wednesday at Glorious Goodwood.  Irish master trainer Aidan O’Brien joins us once again to tell us all about one of the best 3-year-old horses in training, Paddington. The Group 3 Molecomb and Oak Tree Stakes also feature on the second day of the festival. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile selects some interesting World Pool betting tips for...

The Goodwood Cup is the feature race on the first day of Glorious Goodwood. On today’s podcast, trainer Aidan O’Brien discusses the chances of his filly Emily Dickinson in this Group 1 event.  The Group 2 Lennox Stakes and Vintage Stakes are also top-class races to look forward to on Tuesday’s card. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile selects some of the best World Pool betting tips for the first d...