Running Loose with Francesca Cumani & Vanessa Ryle

It’s episode 7 of the third series of the Running Loose Podcast! Coming from Tattersalls in Newmarket, the world’s oldest bloodstock auctioneer (dating back to 1766), Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle record this episode inside the famous horse sales ring ahead of the auditions. The ladies also discuss the upcoming yearling (essentially young horse) sales which occur isnide this ring, involving Bo...

Welcome aboard another episode of the Running Loose Podcast. Coming from Vanessa’s local patch once more, the picturesque Culworth Grounds, the ladies tackle a range of issues, in and out of the world or horse racing. Francesca gives us the lowdown on the big forthcoming horse racing meet (4th & 5th October) called the Prix l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris - although she explains why her pitch to pr...

Welcome aboard another episode of the Running Loose Podcast. Recording from Vanessa’s local patch, the picturesque Culworth Grounds, the ladies dip loosely into the world of horse racing once again. We’re surprised Vanessa could even fit this record into her schedule, as her summer closes in quote spectacular fashion - with a wedding speech to prepare! Francesca gives us the lowdown on all things...

Took us a while to get started on this episode but once we get going - it's a cracker! Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle discuss Margret Thatcher's sex appeal, Cesca's pussy (cat), the kids at home, family breeding, Vanessa's forthcoming best man speech and hangover cures. PLUS we do actually talk horse racing including a chat about all things Breeders Cup at Del Mar, international racing, a plea...

We are back with the latest episode of Running Loose. Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle are in a cozy studio for this latest episode where a wide variety of topics are covered! From serious Doncaster St Leger chat including who the ladies don’t like on paddock inspection, to some wild tales from a night on the town after racing – no surprises when it comes to which of the two of them reveals all!...

Welcome aboard another episode of the Running Loose Podcast. Recording from inside York Racecourse once again, where Francesca Cumani had been hosting for ITV, herself and Vanessa Ryle discuss an array of topics once more. Both the ladies talk about the realities and pressures of presenting on TV, including the plus and negatives of having autocue - and of course, what is it like to make an on-air...

WE'RE BACK! Fresh from a mini summer break, the ladies return for Series 3, Episode 1. Recording from inside York Racecourse, where Francesca Cumani was hosting York’s Ebor Festival for ITV, herself and Vanessa Ryle return fresher than ever - in an episode you wouldn’t want to miss! With a new sponsor in tow, Old Gold Racing, on the lips of our dynamic presenter duo this week is a bit of everythin...

It’s Series 2, Episode 8 of the Running Loose podcast and the ladies, Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle, find themselves inside the famous Ascot Racecourse once again. It’s the last of the current series (pass the tissues!) and this really does have an end of season feeling. Fuelled by Edinburgh Gin once more, the women really let their hair down. Remember when Francesca revealed her hidden talent...

It’s Series 2, Episode 7 of the Running Loose podcast and the ladies find themselves nestled inside the famous Ascot Racecourse for this edition, which has just hosted the King George racing weekend. Francesca was there presenting for ITV Racing and Vanessa on hosting duties inside the Howden box. After our mini-break, the women are on great form - with Francesca fresh after her family holiday in...

An Ollywood TV production. It’s Series 2, Episode 6 of the Running Loose podcast and the ladies find themselves in the beautiful county of Yorkshire once again. They both discuss some important but tough subjects on this episode, covering the treatment and mental health of jockeys... and the surprising cost of horse ownership. Vanessa, a little worse for wear, reflects us on her mammoth coastal ch...

An Ollywood TV production brought to you by Edinburgh Gin. It’s Series 2, Episode 5 of the Running Loose podcast - and the post-Ascot wheels certainly come off in this edition. Will Vanessa pass the ultimate taste test featuring Edinburgh Gin after she was considered to be ‘snobby’ in an earlier episode about only having Fever Tree mixers over Schweppes. The ladies look ahead to the rest of the ra...

An Ollywood TV production brought to you by Edinburgh Gin. It’s series 2, episode 4 of the Running Loose podcast. Francesca and Vanessa are here once again, fresh off the back of a sunny Royal Ascot, one of the biggest weeks in the racing calendar. With G&Ts fuelling the chat, our hosts bring you this latest episode, this time from Lodge Farm Stud in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside. F...

An Ollywood TV production brought to you by Edinburgh Gin. It’s series 2, episode 3 of the Running Loose podcast. Francesca and Vanessa are here once again, nestled inside a suite at the Royal Windsor Racecourse. With G&Ts in tow, the ladies give us an update on their Royal Ascot fashion dilemmas - including Francesca’s detailed outfit planning. She also offers us insight into her ITV Racing s...

An Ollywood TV production brought to you by Edinburgh Gin. It’s series 2, episode 2 of the Running Loose podcast! Our hosts Francesca and Vanessa are now galloping along at pace. They’re here with even more tales from the world of racing and beyond, nestled once again inside the Edinburgh Gin Distillery. This time, with personalised cocktails in tow, the ladies tackle again tackle a wide range of...

A Press Box PR Production brought to you by Edinburgh Gin They’re back! Francesca and Vanessa return for episode one of series two of their podcast, Running Loose, ahead of the Derby Festival in Epsom this June. A G&T in tow inside the Edinburgh Gin Distillery, the ladies discuss how they spent the rest of their spring, Francesca on balancing being a working Mum and Vanessa on how she keeps up...

Francesca and Vanessa look ahead to the Betfred Guineas Festival, which is at the heart of the flat racing season. But who do did they tip for the 1000 and 2000 races? Vanessa reflects on her Moroccan holiday, with a few stories to tell, including a naked spa and wild night out involving a plastic bag in a taxi. Francesca, not to be undone, also shares some tipsy tales from her trip to the Thoroug...

Francesca and Vanessa share their news and gossip from a special location - a former grain silo converted into a house. Find out about Vanessa's dry-cleaning addiction and is Francesca's hair falling out? The ladies share other titbits surrounding the week's racing news and discuss ones to watch in the horse racing world. The duo also answer some intriguing Q&A's and go down the usual rabbit h...

Francesca and Vanessa react to all things Grand National 2025, won by the 33/1 amateur jockey Patrick Mullins, steering Nick Rockett to victory. Vanessa reveals that she and Patrick are good friends, and she gives a fascinating insight into the winner’s Aintree celebration. The ladies share other titbits surrounding the biggest race in the horse racing calendar and reflect on their fashion yays or...

Francesca and Vanessa could not leave out the biggest and most well-known racing event of the jump season—the Grand National—so they made a bonus episode dedicated to the famous race. You can find out Vanessa's top tips for the big race. Could last year's winner, I Am Maximus, do the double? The ladies also take a look back at Aintree's many fashion highlights (and, of course, faux pas). And find...

Francesca and Vanessa look back at the Cheltenham Festival and their fashion. While Vanessa's outfit made the Daily Mail, did Francesca's blue coat stand out more than Gemma Collins? And find out which celebrity Vanessa mistook as a local farmer from her village? The flat is also back, and Francesa discusses returning to our TV screens for the summer. Tune in, hold tight, and enjoy the ride. A Pre...

Francesca and Vanessa bring you all the news you need to hear ahead of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. Francesca will continue her annual tradition of starting her day in the Guinness Village, while Vanessa will work nonstop. But what will the pair be wearing? Also, find out if Francesca is the 'Brooklyn Beckham' of Horse racing. Tune in, hold tight, and enjoy the ride. A Press Box PR production: Ex...