Chris Barnett / City A.M.

The Punter

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‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus on horseracing. Throughout the season ‘The Punter’ will preview the weekend’s action every Friday along with in-depth coverage of all the major racing festivals. In a partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, ‘The Punter’ also previews every midweek Wednesday Hong Kong meeting as well as all the major meetings. Every Friday, and for all major racing Festivals, the City AM racing podcast will give you in-depth analysis of the action. Featuring interviews with leading trainers, jockeys and...

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Chris Barnett / City A.M.

Episodes

EP: 268 Sandown & Hong Kong Champions Day 26.04.2024 54:25

The final day of the jumps season still has one big question to answer as three trainers can still finish at the top of the tree. Willie Mullins, Dan Skelton and reigning champion Paul Nicholls all go into Saturday at Sandown with chances of becoming champion trainer where we hope to see Jonbon taking on El Fabiolo in the Grade 1 Celebration Chase. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the b...

EP: 267 Ayr, Newbury & Hong Kong 19.04.2024 44:02

After winning the Grand National last Saturday, Willie Mullins takes aim at the Scottish National at Ayr this weekend in the hope of winning the British Trainers Championship for the first time. The Scottish Champion Hurdle also takes place on Saturday. Newbury is the venue for three important Group 3 races and the Spring Cup, run over the straight mile course. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile p...

EP: 266 Aintree – Grand National Day & Hong Kong 12.04.2024 33:28

For many, the Grand National is the greatest race in the world and Saturday is the big day for the maximum field of 34 runners. Aintree also hosts three Grade 1 races on what should be another fantastic day of jumps racing. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews Aintree’s Grand National Day action, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sunday’s meeting in Hong Kong. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

EP: 265 Aintree - Friday 10.04.2024 25:22

There are another four Grade 1 races to look forward to at Aintree on Friday, plus the Topham Chase, run over 2m 5f over the grand national course, during a fantastic day of racing in Liverpool. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews Friday’s Ladies Day Aintree action. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

EP: 264 Aintree - Thursday 09.04.2024 28:51

The opening day of this year’s Aintree Festival sees no fewer than four Grade 1 races for jumps fans to savour, including the Aintree Bowl and Aintree Hurdle, plus the big field Foxhunter Chase which is run over the famous grand national fences. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews all of Thursday’s Aintree action. Hosted by Chris Barnett.

EP: 263 Kempton, Chelmsford & Hong Kong 05.04.2024 38:47

Kelso’s Saturday jumps card has already been called off due to a waterlogged track. The Listed Snowdrop Fillies’ Stakes alongside two competitive handicaps feature on Kempton’s Saturday flat meeting. The ITV cameras are also heading to Chelmsford and we’ll take a look at one of their feature races. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of this weekend’s action, with Wally Pyrah disc...