On The Coalface

This month on On The Coalface , Jamie Railton is joined by one of Irish racing’s great characters, Peter Molony of Rathmore Stud . Fresh from breeding Hampton Court Stakes winner Generic , Peter reflects on every breeder’s dream of producing a Royal Ascot winner and the story behind the Adalene Partnership with Henry de Bromhead and David Redvers. The conversation also delves into the extraordinar...

One of Britain’s leading young trainers joins the latest episode of the Jamie Railton 'On The Coalface' Podcast as Charlie Johnston reflects on life at the helm of one of racing’s most recognisable operations. Still only in the early years of his training career, Johnston has already trained more than 450 winners and amassed over £8 million in prize money since taking over the licence at...

Jamie Railton is joined by Roderic Kavanagh of Glending Stables and Kildaragh Stud for a really interesting look at the modern breeze-up market - how much it has changed, where the value can still be found and why the sector is now producing top-class performers at the highest level. They also discuss Glending’s journey, the horses including Vandeek that helped put the operation on the map, the im...

On the latest episode of On The Coalface, we’re joined by our first jockey guest, Jim Crowley, champion Flat jockey in 2016 and long-time Shadwell number one. Jim looks back at his early years around point-to-pointers and hunting in Berkshire, the “proper grounding” that shaped him, and the moment Harvey Smith spotted him and took him up to Yorkshire. From there, Jim talks through switching codes...

In this episode of On The Coal Face , Jamie Railton sits down with Martin Pipe , one of the most influential trainers in National Hunt racing history. From starting with no background in horses to becoming a 15-time Champion Trainer, Martin reflects on the thinking, discipline and decisions that reshaped how racehorses are trained. He talks openly about introducing weighing, blood testing, interva...

Mick and David Easterby - Reflection on Times

This month we are joined by Ed Harper, owner and manager of Whitsbury Manor Stud, who discusses his road to success. 

This month we welcome Conor Quirke to the podcast. Conor came into the industry with no background in horses and has achieved a huge amount of success, most notably purchasing Big Evs and Big Mojo. He is an example to the next generation.  Tune in to hear Conor's story to success. 

This month On The Coalface, we're thrilled to welcome Matt Eaves from Star Bloodstock. As we dive into the peak of the yearling season, Matt will share his insights on the current market and the impact of new technology in the industry. With the rise of AI, could we see a future where Bloodstock Agents are replaced? Tune in to hear Matt's thoughts on this intriguing topic and more.

Philip Newton is a prominent figure in our industry, serving as the dedicated TBA Chairman. With a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the field, Philip had been instrumental in driving the organization toward success.  Join us on our podcast, On the Coal Face, as we explore the remarkable journey and insight of Philip Newton. Kindly sponsored by Saracen Horse feeds, The Racing Manager and...

In our new episode, We welcome our first French guess, one of the most renowned Bloodstock Management Advisor in Ftance. Bertrand followed into his father's step, sending some of the first French top jumpers in Ireland and England. his Worldwide cursus took him to Ireland (Tattersalls Ireland), Britain (Tattersalls), South Africa (Summerhil & Varsfontein Stud) and Kentucky (Keeneland). A...

Join us on this enlightening episode of our podcast as we delve into the world of hunting with two distinguished guest : Sir Mark Prescott, a prominent figure in the horse racing industry known for his expertise in training with over 2000 winners to his name, including Alpanista, winner of the 2022 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. and David Redvers, a renowned Bloodstock agent and founded of Tweenh...

Patrick Veitch studied mathematics at Cambridge University but soon find himself devoting more to the horses than the algorithms. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful gamblers. He made over 10 millions in profit from betting between 1999 and 2007. However, his success has not come without controversy,  and his life had been marked by both triumph and tragedy. In his autobiography, t...

 This month, I am joined by Bill Dwan and David Cox from Baroda Stud. Nestled in the picturesque county of Meath, The Castelbridge Stud stands out as premier European thoroughbred sales consignor. The company wealth of experience and unwavering professionalism ensure a top-tier service for both vendors and purchasers. Baroda stud is one of Ireland's best farms. Situated in the heart of the re...

Tally-Ho Stud is located close to Lough Ennell in Co. Westmeath on limestone land which has produced horses for three-quarters of a century.  The stud has been under the ownership of Tony and Anne O’Callaghan for over 40 years who manage the enterprise with their sons Roger and Henry.  During that time, Tally-Ho have built a reputatation that see's them recognised as one of the leading consig...

Eve started training in 2007 and had a flying start with 22 winners and has continued on an upward curve ever since, consolidating her position as a leading lady trainer. The 2018 season saw Eve scale new heights with her breakthrough Group 1 & Royal Ascot winner Accidental Agent who scored in fine style in the Queen Anne stakes. In recent seasons team Woodway has also had other notable succes...

Ralph started as stable lad in 1989, spending a year in Australia working for Colin Hayes and others. He then did two seasons with Jimmy Fitzgerald, a summer in Belmont, New York, and two and a half years with Arthur Moore. After a season with Martin Pipe, he went to work for Peter Walwyn as his assistant in 1996. He took over from Peter in 2000, training 105 winners from Windsor House in Lambourn...

Nick has placed horses in his management to win over 200 races and his knowledge of the race fixture book is second to none. By the start of the 2016 turf season Nick had spent £2.2 million in the sales ring on behalf of his owners since 2009, during the same period the same bloodstock returned just over £5 million, with 40% of the horses still to be sold. Such an extraordinary return has been ach...