The Claiming Lads

New Season Auteuil Preview 2025 / 2026 season

Tonight we preview the new Auteuil season, tomorrows runners , horses to follow, a recap of our summer highlights including racing trips and wins in San Sebastian. French racing podcast with James Finch, Toby Jones, Ryan Chesters and Sam Sutton.

May Catch Up - Final Auteuil Meeting of the Season

Tonight we recap our recent winners, the international flat and jumps circuit, news from Irish Sales, and change to the programme book and a look at tomorrows final Auteuil meeting of the season. French racing pod with Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and David Maughan.

The Claiming Lads - Catch Up

French Racing podcast with Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and James Finch. General catch up, recap Cheltenham, Lulamba, Aintree and 4 winners!

The Claiming Lads Cheltenham Festival Special

French Racing podcast with Sam Sutton, Toby Jones, James Finch, Ryan Chesters and David Maughan. We look at the French influence on the Supreme Novices and the Fred Winter, along with the Triumph Hurdle and Arkle. We also discuss some of the Irish fancies, and dark horses at good prices.

All Things French Racing

Tonight we discuss the interesting move by Coolmore to send 8 Walk In The Park Colts to race in France. Auteuil's early season racing - is there enough of a gap between December and the first race in February. First 3yo race of the year at Compiegne next week. French racing podcast with Toby Jones, Sam Sutton and James Finch.