The Racing Alternative

Admission Prices | Dress codes | Lockinge Review | Horses to Watch | Weekend Racing Preview | Ep 32

Paul and SD kick off this week's show by reviewing last week's Lockinge Stakes at Newbury - is Notable Speech a good thing for the Queen Anne? Why does Roger Teal keep running Dancing Gemini back at a mile? With a fantastic racing calendar coming into view, they then both give us some horses to watch over the next few weeks, including a few that really caught Stephen's eye at Hamilton. The sun is set to grace us with it's presence this week, so Stephen asks why Goodwood are insistent on their strict dress code and threatens to get changed in the car park after racing! They also discuss self-defeating admission prices, before moving onto their selections for the weekend's action, following SD's 18/1 winner last weekend. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a review to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in our next episode.

Guests George Boughey & Ben Keith | What would a new PM mean for racing? | Best Tracks to have a bet

In a bumper episode, Paul and SD are joined firstly by Star Sports founder Ben Keith to discuss his start in the Game, his love of Greyhound Racing and the Greyhound Derby, before 2000 Guineas-winning trainer George Boughey joins to discuss what's next for Bow Echo and some of his other horses. The duo also discuss what a new Prime Minister could mean for racing as the contenders jostle for position in Westminster, as well as the ground and draw bias at York. Plus, what their favourite tracks to have a bet at are. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a review to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in our next episode.

Chester Ground Fiasco | Affordability Checks | Incident at Hereford | O'Brien Dominates Epsom Trials

After Thursday's farcical scenes at Chester, Paul and SD discuss the situation and disagree over Tom Marquand's decision not to ride, only to then opt back in for the last two races. With rumours circulating that the Government's proposed affordability checks are set to go ahead, they ponder whether this could be the beginning of the end for racing and how punters will respond to the added friction. They also discuss whether Aiden O'Brien's dominance of the Epsom Trials is getting a little boring and an incident at Hereford earlier in the week that saw two groundstaff leave a pitchfork on the track during a race, before rounding off the show with their tips and selections for a great weekend of racing. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a review to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in our next episode.

"I wouldn't be annoyed if they got rid!" | Punchestown Festival Review | How good is Ka Ying Rising? | Another loss for Nicholls | Weekend Preview & Tips

After a weeks holiday, Paul and Stephen are back with plenty to discuss in the world of racing, including this week’s Punchestown Festival, where Gaelic Warrior once again impressed. We’re also delighted to welcome our new sponsor Star Sports Bet - thanks to them for supporting the show. Away from Punchestown, the duo discuss Paul Nicholls losing another important owner, is he nearing the end of his time at the top? They also debate whether Ka Ying Rising is really as good as people think and whether he will ever be known as a true great without racing outside of Hong Kong? Neither were particularly impressed with last weekend’s card at Sandown and this year’s renewal of the Whitbread (or whatever the kids are calling it these days). They then end the show previewing all the weekend’s action, with tips and selections for Goodwood, Newmarket, Thirsk and Punchestown. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a review to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com [theracingalternative@gmail.com] for a chance to be featured in our next episode.

Grand National Reaction | Scottish National Preview | Racing Ban in Wales? | Plus Special Guests

Following an epic Grand National at Aintree last weekend, Paul and Stephen discuss the feat of I Am Maximus and whether he could go on to match Red Rum's record of three wins in the famous race. They also discuss the runs from some of the other contenders. With the Scottish Grand National taking place at Ayr on Saturday, they're also joined by jockey Jamie Hamilton, Trainer Mark Walford and founder of Ursa Major Racing, Craig Talbot to discuss Chasingouttheblues' chances of winning the race. Meanwhile, with Plaid Cymru MP Liz Savile Roberts calling for a jump racing ban, the duo discuss whether the sport could be under threat in the near future and ponder the future of Constitution Hill after connections decided not to run him in the John Porter at Newbury on Saturday. At the backend of the show, as always, they give their selections for the weekend ahead. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a comment to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to feature in a future episode.