The Big Five

The Dante Festival is here and we have a special guest! A warm welcome to the 015 edition of The Big Five and what a podcast we have for you. Plenty of tips from the likes of the Dante & Musidora to come from York as well as the Lockinge from Newbury. But before that, we are joined by tiktok star and horse racing icon Basher ‘Bashy’ Watts, who sits down with us to discuss his racing group, hor...

Another week, another festival! The great flat calendar kicks into overdrive now as we head to the North West for the Chester May Festival, as well as some big trials from Ascot and Lingfield as part of your ITV Racing Saturday. Harry joins Harrison for week 014 of the pod as the pair dissect some of the best races this week, as well as a look back on a difficult week for punters the punchestown a...

Week 013 of the podcast is here and what a week of racing to look forward to! Matty, Harrison and Harry all look ahead to the best of the jumps action from punchestown for the final spring festival which sees the likes of Galopin Des Champs, Dinoblue & Teahupoo steal the spotlight as the national hunt season winds down. The Guineas meeting from Newmarket takes place over the weekend and the fl...

Willie Mullins and Grand Nationals! Another week for the superstar trainer who takes the bulk of the prizes from a fantastic saturday of action from Ayr as the boys look back on a dominant display from the scottish national fxture for the Irish. The jumps comes to a close this weekend from Sandown park, and team Ireland have sent a host of contenders to challenge the British with a cracking graded...

What A Grand National! After the world’s biggest race took centre stage at the Aintree festival last weekend, Harry, Matty & Harrison are back in the hot seat to take you through the big race as well as some of the big grade ones from a sensational few days in Liverpool. I Am Maximus found most under a brilliant ride under Paul Townend, who Harrison discusses his position in the all time great...

The Grand National Is Here! The worlds most famous jumps race takes place this weekend as part of the Aintree festival meeting from Liverpool and the boys are back for week 010 to preview each and every race across the three days. Grey Dawning looks to back up his turners victory as he kick starts the weekend in the grade one novice chase, before the big boys take flight over the famous national f...

Back with a bang! After a welcome week off the Big Five returns for it’s 9th edition, and there really is something for everyone. Flat racing from the Curragh and Leopardstown following Kelso’s premier raceday is on hand as the boys look to bring some of the best analysis to find you some winners this weekend. We also welcome in our brand new segment Horse Racings hurdles, which this week highligh...

Week eight of the Big five sees the boys return after an emotional and sensational 2024 Cheltenham festival. From Matty’s grade one turners winning Grey Dawning, to the brilliance of Galopin Des Champs defending his gold cup, there is plenty of post-festival natter to get stuck into. This weekend also starts the hybrid period as Newbury close their jumps campaign, is marks the beginning of the fla...

Seconds out, round two! The boys get straight back into the festival with a look towards St Patrick's Thursday & Gold Cup Friday. It all kicks off with a Turners novice chase which is right at the core of the podcast, as Grey Dawning looks to have his big day on Cleeve Hill. There is also plenty of debate from Monkfish in the gold cup, to a hot tip in the Albert Bartlett.. We have our week...

The 2024 Cheltenham Festival Is Here!! Join the boys live from Cheltenham as they take a deeper look all 28 races across the four biggest days in the jumps racing calendar. Part one looks into Champions Tuesday & Style Wednesday, Where State Man & El Fabiolo look to take their places in festival heritage. From the ultra competitive boodles, to a weak renewal of the Arkle, the boys have got...

This week's action takes in the Morebattle hurdle from Kelso, and the Grimthorpe from Doncaster as the boys give their final tips ahead of the 2024 cheltenham festival.. Don't forget next week we will have a double header previewing each and every race from the festival as well as your chance to win 2 x £10 free bets! Don't forget to head over to our Instagram @bigfiveracing to enter o...

What. A. Week! Some great action to look forward to from Kempton who host 4 Grade 2's, and Newcastle's feature handicap the Eider looks a deadly beating heat. PLUS. Some huge debate over this weeks Cheltenham Choices, which includes a 40/1 gold cup runner.. Don't forget to head over to our Instagram @bigfiveracing to enter our free quiz for a chance to win a weekly £5 free bet to use a...

The boys are back for another week of The Big Five after a full house of tips and a 33/1 treble! This week Haydock, Asoct & Wincanton take centre stage, and a new round of selections for the Cheltenham festival see the portfolios starting to build really nicely. During filming, we were deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Willie Mullins mother Maureen, who passed away at the age of 93. Ou...

A triple tip, some big price handicap picks and a huge debate over the mares chase! Week three of the Big Five looks back at a sensational Dublin Racing Festival on a bitter sweet weekend for jumps racing. Harry and Matty join Harrison for a look ahead to some top quality racing this weekend from three British course, with some top tips for the weekend, and three more additions to our cheltenham c...

Week Two Of The Big Five Is Here. Join Harrison, Matty & Harry As The Look Back On An Epic Trials Day From Cheltenham, And Look Forward To A Huge Weekend In Leopardstown For The Dublin Racing Festival. For Your Chance To Win Our Weekly £5 Free Bet Competition, Simply Answer These Three Festival Questions.. 10 years ago the legendary 2 time grand national winner Tiger Roll won his very first ra...

Hello and welcome to The Big Five! This is an independent podcast which brings three racing advocates right into the core of the sport, with exertise in broadcasting, betting and riding. Our pilot episode introduces you to our analysts Matty Blackmore & Harry Cotterill, who will bring you tips and selections every week from a selection of races across the UK & Ireland. Over the next 6 week...