The Parade Ring

Today we are joined by Harry Herbert, founder of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and one of the most influential figures in modern horse racing. Born into one of Britain’s most historic racing families, Harry has spent decades at the heart of the sport, building Highclere into one of the most recognised and successful syndicates in the world, whilst also working closely alongside the Royal Family an...

Today we are joined by James from X Compete, the strength & conditioning mind behind some of the fittest, sharpest and most resilient jockeys in the game. In a sport where fractional gains mean everything, James works at the coalface of elite performance, shaping athletes from their teenage years right through to the top of the weighing room. In this episode, we dive into what truly makes an e...

We were incredibly lucky to be joined by one of the most respected and successful trainers in world racing. With a CV that includes multiple Cheltenham Festival wins, Gold Cups, Champion Hurdles and Grand Nationals, Henry De Bromhead has trained some of the sport’s greatest modern-day stars. In this episode, Henry talks us through the fundamentals of training, his views on gambling, what he believ...

Episode 8: Rich Ricci and Joe Chambers We were extremely fortunate to be joined by a formidable combination in jumps racing. With over 100 Grade 1 winners, the Ricci’s have owned a multitude of superstars. Faugheen, Douvan and Annie Power have treated us to some awesome days and Lossiemouth and Gaelic Warrior are the current stars. Rich and Joe cover a breadth of topics including their professiona...

What happens when two brothers who are obsessed with racing decide to start their own syndicate? You get The Private Equinety Syndicate, part chaos, part dream, and fully dedicated to getting more young people hooked on the sport. In this bonus episode, Fred joins Chip to chat about how it all started, from a half-serious idea over a pint to actually buying horses, building a syndicate, and trying...

From the heights of becoming Champion Jockey in 2016 to riding icons like Baaeed and Battaash, Jim Crowley has been at the heart of some of the sport’s greatest moments. But in 2025, a horrific fall on the Flat left him with serious injuries, fractures to his pelvis and leg, internal bleeding, and a long road to recovery. In this episode, Jim opens up about the fall, the brutal realities of rehabi...

From growing up in Sweden with big dreams of working in racing, to travelling the world in pursuit of experience, Amanda Zetterholm has built one of the most exciting training operations in France alongside Noel George. In this episode, we chat about Amanda’s incredible journey, from her early days as an amateur jockey to carving out a name for herself in one of Europe’s most competitive racing sc...

Today we are joined by someone who has had a formidable start to his career in racing. Having started helping Fergal O’Brien during his summer holidays, he went on to secure a permanent role after finishing his university studies. A successful few years followed which was recognised at the end of last season, with 14 time Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls picking up the phone and securing his service...

Legend. Icon. Showman. Frankie Dettori joins me for the fourth episode of The Parade Ring . From his early days in Italy to becoming a global superstar, Frankie shares the highs, the hard lessons, and the one day that changed everything. He also offers brilliant insight and advice for anyone dreaming of life in the saddle. Saddle up and step into The Parade Ring for a truly unforgettable episode....

Jack Jones is into his third year of training in Newmarket and has progressed through the ranks in impressive fashion. From starting with three horses and renting a barn at Rae Guests yard, Jack now has over 40 horses and will be calling the yard his own at the end of the year. In this episode Jack discusses how his career has evolved, from riding out at Nicky Henderson’s whilst at Reading Univers...

🎙️ In this episode, we’re joined by Basher Watts, who shares his remarkable journey from a career in catering to making waves in the world of horse racing. Basher talks us through how he got started, the ins and outs of buying a racehorse, and the incredible story of purchasing She’ Perfect for £50k — now valued at £2–3 million. It’s a powerful reminder that anything is possible in racing, and Bas...

Oli Bell from ITV joins the lads for the first episode of The Parade Ring. A maestro with the microphone, Oli talks through a range of fascinating topics including his journey into racing, his passion for the sport and his wizardry on the poker table. The lads also debut their unique charity challenge - stay tuned for the results. Get yourselves ready and come on into The Parade Ring to hear more...

The Parade Ring with Chip McKibbin and Ollie Burns: A new podcast dedicated to providing a detailed insight into the world of horse racing from all different angles. From Auctioneers to Jockeys to Bloodstock Insurers, the lads are on a mission to get more young people into racing and speak to key figures in the industry on how they play a part in the wonderful sport. Crucially, the podcast is aime...