The Punter Podcast

Bill Esdaile is joined by Ben Cleminson to preview the Group One Haydock Sprint Cup, as well as other big races from Haydock, Kempton and Ascot on Saturday.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview this week's York Ebor Festival, with selections and analysis across the four days from the Knavesmire. 

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview Saturday's big races from Ripon's Great St Wilfrid Day, as well as the action from Newbury where Bill's horse King Of Stars goes with a big chance if conditions suit, and Mark Walton from William Hill joins us to discuss William Hill's sponsorship at Ripon, and their initiative with MND Association.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the week's big races from Ascot's Shergar Cup, as well as Saturday's action at Haydock and Newmarket, and Bill has a pair of antepost angles for the York Ebor Meeting in a fortnight. 

Bill Esdaile and Tom Marriott are in good form, and back to preview the final 3 days of Glorious Goodwood. 

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile spin through the opening two days of Glorious Goodwood.

Bill Esdaile is joined by Ben Cleminson to preview the weekend's big races from Ascot on King George Day and York, as well an update from Bill on his horses King Of Stars and Lipsink ahead of their potential engagements on Saturday. 

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the week's big races from Newbury on Super Sprint Day, as well as the Irish Oaks at the Curragh with some summer jumps thrown in from Market Rasen. Bill has a big-priced fancy for next weekend's International Handicap at Ascot on King George Day, plus Wally Pyrah has his selections for the Season Finale at Happy Valley in Hong Kong.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the week's big races from Newmarket's July Festival, York and Ascot, plus Wally Pyrah has his selections for Wednesday's racing at Happy Valley

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile run through the Eclipse card at Sandown, racing from Haydock and get the latest from trainer Ed Walker.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back from a busy week at Royal Ascot to look at the Northumberland Plate and Irish Derby cards, while Wally Pyrah gives his selections for the racing at Happy Valley in Hong Kong.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the 2025 Royal Ascot meeting, giving their best bets for across the five days. The Punter Pod also welcomes Japanese horse racing expert Toshi Onikubo of Netkeiba to discuss the chances of Satono Reve in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile pick out their best bets for the weekend ahead, look forward to paying tribute to the show's former host, Chris Barnett, at Sandown on Friday, and give a couple of early selections for Royal Ascot. Plus, Wally Pyrah is on hand for the lowdown on Happy Valley in Hong Kong.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the two-day Epsom Derby Festival, including an appearance from top jockey William Buick. Plus, Wally Pyrah takes a look at Wednesday's racing from Happy Valley in Hong Kong.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview Thursday's Star Sports Brigadier Gerard Evening at Sandown alongside Ed Dark from the meeting's new sponsor. Plus, Wally Pyrah looks back on Voyage Bubble's Triple Crown heroics at Sha Tin on Sunday, as well as giving a few fancies for Wednesday's action at Happy Valley.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races across the UK this weekend and are joined by upcoming apprentice jockey Mason Paetel. Wally Pyrah also gives his fancies for Happy Valley on Wednesday and in the G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races across the UK this week and are joined by trainer Roger Teal. Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is on hand with fancies at Happy Valley.

Bill Esdaile is joined by Ben Cleminson to preview the best of Chester's May Meeting, including Friday's Chester Cup, as well as Ascot on Saturday. Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is also on hand with his fancies at Happy Valley.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races across the UK this week and are joined by trainer Mick Appleby. Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is on hand with fancies at Happy Valley.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races on Sandown's Jumps Season Finale card, while Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is on hand with fancies at Happy Valley and a look ahead to FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Tom Marriott is joined by Ben Cleminson to preview racing from Cheltenham and Newmarket on Wednesday, plus Good Friday’s action at Newcastle.  Trainer Tom Lacey also joins in to discuss his runner, Blow Your Wad, in the Silver Trophy, while Wally Pyrah has a few fancies at Happy Valley.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview Saturday's Scottish Grand National meeting at Ayr, as well as covering Newbury with trainer Brian Meehan. Plus Wally Pyrah takes a look at Wednesday's action at Happy Valley in Hong Kong.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile run through the second day of the 2025 Grand National Festival, plus Rebecca Menzies provides an update on Swingingonthesteel's run on Grand National Day and how you can still buy a share in the horse.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile give their fancies for the Grand National and its supporting card, plus Shark Hanlon - trainer of National runner Hewick - gives an update on the horse's preparations for the big day.

Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile run through the opening day of the 2025 Grand National Festival, plus Wally Pyrah gives his fancies for Happy Valley on Wednesday.