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The Front Page this week tackles some of the most fundamental issues facing the sport - including one that has impacted the man at the head of British racing's governing body. BHA chair Joe Saumarez Smith spoke to the Racing Post about his personal experience of being caught up in betting checks and account restrictions, issues that bedevil so many other punters. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Scott Burton reflect on Saumarez Smith's comments and his hope that they might make the government and Gambling Commission think hard about their actions and policies. Another big issue facing British racing is Ireland's jumps domination. That was evident once again in the first set of entries for the Cheltenham Festival and, in particular, the presence of only five British-trained horses in the Gold Cup. The panel discusses that and then looks at the positives and negatives coming out of the Racing Post's five-part Project Spotlight series that set out to discover what a range of people think about the sport.

Host David Jennings is joined by Keith Melrose, Jonny Pearson and Brett Williams to go through the biggest races at Kempton, Ffos Las & Newcastle this weekend. They look ahead to a busy card at Kempton Park where the feature race is the Lanzarote Hurdle. The team then look ahead to some action from Newcastle on the All Weather following Warwick's abandonment earlier in the week. The panel finish off by providing their weekend NAPs.

The best chasers, the best hurdlers and some of the worst weather are the discussion points in the new year’s opening edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, David Jennings and James Stevens spend the bulk of the programme reviewing some fantastic festive racing. Is Galopin Des Champs now a good thing for a Gold Cup? Does Constitution Hill deserve to be odds-on for the Champion Hurdle? And which race will Brighterdaysahead run in at the festival? All those topics and many more are tackled as the boys pinpoint where they think some of Cheltenham’s top prizes will be heading. They also debate the spate of late abandonments that left owners and trainers frustrated - and ITV with no racing to broadcast on Saturday afternoon.

Host James Stevens is joined by Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Ed Nicholson to go through the biggest races at Sandown & Wincanton this weekend. They also look back on some of the highlights of the Christmas and New Year period, which included magnificent performances from the likes of Galopin Des Champs and Sir Gino. Nicky Henderson also gives his thoughts on the performances of his horses during this period and what might be next for them. The panel finish off by providing their weekend NAPs.

Host James Stevens is joined by Tom Park, Jonny Pearson and Ed Nicholson to go through the big races at Kempton, Aintree, Wetherby and Chepstow this week. In the main part of the show, the panel discuss the King George as 11 stars head to post in a hugely competitive running of Kempton’s Christmas highlight. Also at Kempton on Thursday is the eagerly anticipated clash between Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth and our panel share their views on what could be the race of the season. There’s Grade 1 action from Aintree, plus the competitive Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby, while the team also look at some terrific ITV action on Friday from Kempton and Chepstow, headlined by the Welsh Grand National. The panel finish off by providing their weekend NAPs.

Host James Stevens is joined by Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Ed Nicholson to go through the big races at Ascot and Haydock this weekend. In the main part of the show, the panel discuss the Long Walk Hurdle, the Grade 1 showpiece on Ascot's card and in which Crambo bids for back-to-back victories. At Haydock, the Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase is the day's big betting race, but who do our experts fancy to come out on top? The panel finish off by providing their weekend NAPs.

Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by Free Super Tips. Get the latest golf betting tips for the upcoming Mauritius Open. Dave Clark and Steve Palmer take a look at this week’s tournament. The team also look back on the Alfred Dunhill Championship & the Grant Thornton Invitational. Steve gives us his best recommendations for the Mauritius Open, including two outsiders at enormous odds.

This week's edition of The Front Page asks if the raceday experience needs to be improved - and also looks ahead to some of the year's very best racedays. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Maddy Playle discuss David Jennings' latest Racing Post column, which argued a day at the races is nowhere near as interesting as it should be. The panel debates what racecourses can do to keep customers entertained. There will be no shortage of thrilling racing entertainment over Christmas, when the sport's fans could be treated to a thrilling Kempton showdown between Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth. We look forward to that clash, the King George and all the top-notch fare set to be served up in Britain and Ireland. The programme also examines the speech made at last week's Gimcrack Dinner by Racecourse Media Group chair Conor Grant, who pulled no punches in his assessment of British racing's current state.

Host James Stevens is joined by Jonny Pearson, Graeme Rodway and Ed Nicholson to go through the big races at Cheltenham and Doncaster this weekend. In the main part of the show, the panel discuss the December Gold Cup, Cheltenham's Christmas highlight and a race in which Fugitif bids for back-to-back wins. At Doncaster, a valuable 3m handicap chase and a Listed mares' hurdle also come under scrutiny, but who do our team fancy to win in front of the ITV cameras on Town Moor? The panel finish off by providing their weekend NAPs.

On today's show, our expert panel of Tom Kerr, Peter Scargill and Jon Harding discusses racing's £3bn betting black hole that emerged last week, what caused it, what it means for the sport and what can be done about it. Also on the agenda is Jonbon v Energumene, Hong Kong International Races, the BHA's new acting CEO and a row over female facilities in weighing rooms.

Host James Stevens is joined by David Jennings, Robbie Wilders and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the big-race action at Sandown and Aintree this weekend. In the main part of the show, the panel preview the Grade 1 Tingle Creek Chase from Sandown . Last year's winner Jonbon is back to defend his crown. The team also look at 3 races from Aintree including the Becher Chase over the Grand National fences. The panel finish off by providing their weekend NAPs.

Host James Stevens is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the big-race action at Newbury and Newcastle this weekend. In the main part of the show, the panel preview the Coral Gold Cup, Newbury's flagship race over jumps in which a field of 14 is set to go to post. The Fighting Fifth Hurdle also comes under scrutiny, but who do our team fancy to win the Grade 1 showdown at Newcastle? The panel finish off by providing their weekend NAPs.

Did the John Durkan mark a changing of the guard in the staying chase division? Has Britain still got a realistic Gold Cup hope? And can Constitution Hill ever recapture his former brilliance after another setback? To discuss all these big stories and lots more join Racing Post editor Tom Kerr and Richard Forristal, Lewis Porteous and Liam Headd.

Host James Stevens is joined by David Jennings, Robbie Wilders and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the big-race action at Ascot and Haydock this weekend. In the main part of the show, the panel discuss the Betfair Chase, in which nine go to post including favourite Grey Dawning. Saturday's other ITV races from Ascot and Haydock also come under the microscope - but who do our team fancy to win the Grade 1 showdown at Haydock plus exciting Graded events and competitive handicaps? The panel wrap up by providing their weekend NAPs.

Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and James Stevens examine the potential significance of the new David Power Jockeys' Cup, which kicked off at a Cheltenham November meeting that delivered a famous win for Paul Nicholls but ended in desperately sad fashion. The panel reflects on all that happened over the three days. Alphonse Le Grande is once again the Cesarewitch winner after being reinstated following an appeals panel review of the whip disqualification that led to Manxman being awarded first place. The team considers what the saga means for the sport's whip rules. The programme ends by assessing the appointment of Lord Charles Allen to chair the BHA board and considers how effective he might be in the role.

James Stevens is joined by Keith Melrose, Robbie Wilders and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Wincanton, Aintree and Doncaster this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel analyse Wincanton, where the Badger Beers Chase is one of the early jumps season highlights. The team then assesses the action at Aintree and Doncaster, where there are some competitive handicaps, including the Grand Sefton Handicap Chase over the National fences.

Join Maddy Playle, James Stevens and Richard Forristal to discuss an important week in the racing world. The panel pay tribute to legendary writer and broadcaster Alastair Down, who passed away a week after the Cheltenham press room was named after him. Richard unpacks a disaster at Del Mar for City Of Troy, whose Breeders' Cup Classic bid almost instantaneously went up in smoke. James spells out what Labour's budget means for the sport and explains why smaller trainers, owners and breeders are set to struggle.

James Stevens is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Brett Williams to preview the action at Wetherby, Ascot, Down Royal and Del Mar this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look analyse Wetherby, where the Charlie Hall Chase is one of the early jumps season highlights. Bravemansgame is looking for his second win in the race and could face impressive Turners Novices' Chase winner Grey Dawning The team then assess the action at Ascot, where there are some competitive handicaps, while at Down Royal the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Chase is the main event. The panel finish with a discussion City Of Troy in the Breeders' Cup Classic, a look ahead to the Melbourne Cup, and nomination of the weekend NAPs.

We were back at Cheltenham for the first time this jumps season and on this week's edition of the Front Page our expert panel kicks things off with a discussion about what we learned from the two-day meeting, including star performers and how changes to the racegoer experience went down. We then dive into the drama from Del Mar, where City Of Troy will bid for Breeders' Cup Classic glory on Saturday. Does our panel think he can make history for Aidan O'Brien? Finally, we turn to the weekend Flat action and how recent action in Britain and France impacted markets for next year's Classics. Don't miss our brilliant Big Jump Off publication, an in-depth preview of the jumps season with insights from Tom Segal, Patrick Mullins, Johnny Dineen and many more. Available to buy here: https://shop1.racingpost.com/products/the-big-jump-off-2025-25 You can get 50% off your first three months of Members' Club Ultimate, which offers unlimited access to the Racing Post app, website and digital newspaper. Use code WELCOME2024 when you sign up to Ultimate monthly here: https://www.racingpost.com/members-club/matrix/

James Stevens is joined by Graeme Rodway, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to preview the action at Cheltenham, Doncaster and Newbury this weekend. In the first part of the show, the panel look at Saturday's action at Cheltenham. ITV showcase eight races from Prestbury Park which include a novice hurdle, Pertemps qualifier and some competitive handicaps. The panel then take a look at Doncaster and Newbury as the Flat season slowly comes to a close in Britain. The Group 1 Futurity Trophy is the feature at Doncaster, and is a race that has provided plenty of Classic winners. The team finish by sharing their other selections along with their weekend NAPs.