The ITV Racing Podcast

It's been a hugely competitive Flat season in 2022, with plenty more exciting encounters still to come. Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton digest where we're at in the exalted company of William Buick, Ray Cochrane and Sam Freedman.

Ahead of the most prestigious meeting of the Flat Season, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton are joined by the legend that is Aidan O'Brien. Aidan is on fine form, opening up about his training methods, extraordinary travel arrangements and some of the Ballydoyle superstars we'll be seeing at Royal Ascot.

in the week that racing lost Lester Pigott, it seems fitting that the race he won more times than anyone else should follow soon after his sad passing. Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton reflect upon his passing in the company of Bruce Raymond and Andrew Cooper, and also preview the Coronation Cup Oaks, and, of course, Derby.

As the first Classics of the season loom, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton preview all the action at Newmarket. Course general manager Sophie Able gives us the lowdown on conditions, while trainer George Boughey assesses the chances of Cachet in the 1,000 Guineas. We also hear from Fiona Craig from the Moyglare stud - in what's a hugely entertaining interview.

As we approach the conclusion of the National Hunt season, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton pick out some of their highlights. We also hear from champion jockey Brian Hughes, Grand National and Irish Grand National winners Sam Waley-Cohen and Paddy O'Hanlon, and trainer Venetia Williams, who has enjoyed a hugely successful season.

All roads lead to Liverpool for the Randox Grand National Festival, with Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton assessing the likely winners and tasty outsiders. Jockey David Bass reflects on his experiences with the race, and trainers Sandy Thomson and Ciaran Murphy consider the chances of their respective charges. We also get an update on conditions from clerk of the course, Sulekha Var...

We can all agree that the return of crowds to the Cheltenham festival was, quite literally, a roaring success - with history rewritten, a fairytale or two, hard-luck stories aplenty and a muddy dollop of controversy thrown into the mix as well. Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton reflect on all the action with Richard Thompson from Cheveley Park Stud, and winning jockeys Charlie Deutsc...

Ahead of one of the most iconic sporting events on earth, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton throw a few tips your way, and also speak to ITV's Chris Hughes, ex-jockey Jerry McGrath, trainer Harriet Graham and the legend that is Peter Scudamore about the runners and riders at Prestbury Park next week.

Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan & Andrew Thornton are joined by jockey Stan Sheppard following his victory in Europe's richest handicap hurdle, while trainer Jeremy Scott assesses Dashel Drashel's chances in the Betfair Chase at Ascot. Andrew also has a bone or two to pick with Tiger Roll's owner Michael O'Leary regarding the Grand National. Not to be missed!

Ahead of a fabulous weekend of racing at Leopardstown, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thrornton are joined by Master McShee trainer Paddy Corkery and the one and only Paddy Power. We also hear from trainer Emma Lavelle following Paisley Park's remarkable victory in the Cleeve Hurdle on Cheltenham Trials day.

A little later than planned after a roadside puncture scuppered our original date to record, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan, Andrew Thornton and Luke Harvey look back on all the highs and lows from the world of racing in 2021. Rachael Blackmore, Irish dominance, the retirement of Richard Johnson, controversies galore - there's certainly plenty to discuss. The team are also joined by Danny Mullins and...

On the day that a judge ruled in favour of Freddy Tylicki in his landmark case against fellow jockey Graham Gibbons, trainer and QC Graeme McPherson joins Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton to give his verdict on the decision and its wider implications for racing and sport in general. We also hear from Jonjo O'Neill Jr after his first grade one success, and speak to Evan Williams ahea...

Fresh off the back of personal success, jockey Jonathan Burke and trainer Lucinda Russell join Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton to discuss great results for Not So Sleepy and Ahoy Senor respectively. They also reflect upon their careers in racing - with both having had considerable highs and very dark lows. As always, the team marks your card for ITV's racing this weekend, which inc...

Last time out, we were talking fish tacos with Rishi Persad ahead of the Breeders' Cup; now, we turn our attention to the National Hunt season for the first time in earnest in the company of Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan, Andrew Thornton and Patrick Mullins. The team are also joined by Paddy Power, trainer Christian Williams and John Domerdy (who is part of the syndicate that owns Put The Kettle On)...

With ITV covering the Breeders Cup live for the very first time, Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan preview all the action from Del Mar in San Diego in the company of Jason Weaver and Rishi Persad. They hear from Craig Dado - chief marketing officer at the Californian track - who paints a wonderful picture of what we can expect from the event. The team is also joined by Sophie Doyle, who's been riding...

It's a thrilling finale to the Flat season at Ascot - for not only is there £4million in prize money up for grabs on Champions Day, but we're also wondering who'll be crowned top trainer and jockey. Much for Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Francesca Cumani to consider - including their naps for the afternoon.

Ahead of the final Classic of the season, trainer Johnny Murtagh joins Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan to assess the chances of Ottoman Emperor in the Cazoo St Leger. He also previews a big weekend of racing in Ireland and Leopardstown and the Curragh. ITV's Matt Chapman also guests, offering his unique take on the big races at Doncaster.

Ahead of the wonderful four-day meeting in York, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Oli Bell preview all the showpiece races - hopefully picking out a few winners for you along the way. They're also joined by jockey David Probert - a fellow in a cracking form - who assesses the chances of his mounts at the festival and reflects upon what's been an excellent season.

Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan are joined by Jason Weaver to preview the action over the five days of top-class racing at the West Sussex course. We also hear from trainer James Ferguson, who is hoping to run First Folio in the Stewards Cup'.

Midway through the Flat calendar, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Matt Chapman pick out their highlights of the season so far, after St Mark's Basilica blitzed the Coral Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday. We also look ahead to the July Meeting at Newmarket with Harry Teal, talk Tattersalls with Jimmy George, and reflect on the remarkable life of trainer Sean Woods in an extended interview.

Our latest episode of the podcast falls between two of the greatest spectacles in any sport - let alone racing - the Derby Festival and Royal Ascot. Richard Hoiles celebrates both these wonderful events in the company of Jane Mangan and Ed Chamberlain. So many great stories to look back on from Epsom, including Pyledriver’s victory in the Coronation Cup. And we're joined by one of Pyledriver's own...

We've got a real treat for you ahead of the Cazoo Epsom Festival, as legendary American jockey, Steve Cauthen, joins Richard Hoiles and Brough Scott to discuss some of the pivotal moments in his extraordinary career. From his rise and fall in the US to the moment he almost missed his date with Derby destiny (due to fog), Steve's in fine form as he walks us down memory lane. Regular co-host Jane Ma...

The Flat Season begins in earnest this weekend, with the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. To preview the action, Richard Hoiles and Kevin Blake are joined by Richard Hills, Declan McDonogh, Hayley Turner and Charlie Fellowes - who also has a fair bit to say about the controversial new regulations regarding entries to the Melbourne Cup. Suffice to say, neither he nor Kevin are amused! They als...

In this latest episode, Richard Hoiles, Andrew Thornton and Jane Mangan reflect upon a National Hunt season that will forever be remembered for the stunning exploits of Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead. And as part of the cast of guests we've lined for you is Rachael’s mum, Eimir. She has some great anecdotes about her daughter's rise to the very top of the sport. We’ll also hear from Ruby...

It's all about the Randox Grand National this week, as Richard Hoiles, Andrew Thornton and Jane Mangan look ahead to the greatest steeplechase on earth. As well as picking out a few horses that could give you a run for your money, we'll be sharing Aintree memories from Richard Dunwoody, Brendan Powell and Oli Bell, and be speaking to Tom Scudamore, Katy Price, Graeme McPherson and Dan Abraham abou...