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Tune in as David Ord is joined by Timeform's Billy Nash and Graham Cunningham for a Goodwood and Galway Festival special edition of the Racing Podcast.
There's plenty to get stuck into, as the team make the case for their fancies at the two summer highlights, plus reflections on the King George meeting at Ascot.
The Sporting Life Racing podcast team look ahead to a mouth-watering renewal of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
There's reflections on the Irish Oaks meeting at the Curragh, plus a round-up of the recent key news, too.
Our team look ahead to the three days of the Newmarket July Festival and the rest of the action on Super Saturday
On the eve of the great meeting our team look ahead to five of the biggest days of the Flat season
Our team are back to look ahead to the new-look Betfred Derby Festival and an in-depth look at both Classics and the Coronation Cup
Host Dave Ord is joined by Timeform's Jumps Editor Dan Barber and Chase Handicapper Phil Turner, plus Value Bet columnist Matt Brocklebank too, as the team discuss the Timeform Awards for the 2025-26 Jumps Season, which have now been revealed!Plus we also hear from Patrick Mullins, as unsurprisingly, plenty of the winners' plaques are headed for Closutton, after another remarkable season for team Willie Mullins.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson to discuss Betfred Guineas Weekend at Newmarket with the 2000 and 1000 Guineas on the line.
Grand National winning jockeys Patrick Mullins and Daryl Jacob join us for a special episode of the Sporting Life Racing Podcast to look ahead to the 2026 Grand National!
Ben Linfoot is joined by Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and Dave Massey to go through some of the main punting posers ahead of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
Essential viewing! The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is almost upon us, so tune in as Sporting Life ambassador Willie Mullins guides us through another exceptionally strong Closutton team for the Festival.The most successful trainer in Cheltenham Festival history gives us the latest on his two-time Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs, Irish Gold Cup winner Fact To File and five-time Grade 1 winner Gaelic Warrior.The Master of Closutton also provides his thoughts on Majborough ahead of his Champion Chase mission, the latest on Lossiemouth, updates on plenty of exciting novices and much more too!
0:00 Introduction0:21 Galopin des Champs3:11 Fact To File5:47 Gaelic Warrior8:17 Majborough10:27 Lossiemouth14:40 Poniros16:07 Final Demand18:49 Kaid D'Authie19:39 Kopek des Bordes22:28 Mighty Park24:38 Bambino Fever27:25 Proactif27:47 Selma De Vary29:11 Ballyburn30:42 Dinoblue31:45 Spindleberry32:12 Jade de Grugy
Ben Linfoot is joined by Fran Berry, Billy Nash and Graham Cunningham to look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown this weekend.
Our panel look ahead to Trials Day at Cheltenham, there's a bet in the Thyestes and reflections on some of the key recent action
Our team look back on the big action from last weekend and head to this one which features the Coral Gold Cup and Fighting Fifth Hurdle.
Our team look back to the key recent action and ahead to the weekend cards at Haydock, Ascot and Punchestown
Ben Linfoot is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Billy Nash and Matt Brocklebank as the team discuss the highlights at Cheltenham (and Navan) this weekend.
Our podcast team sit down to talk through all seven races on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot this Saturday.
Fran Berry joins the regular panel to preview the Arc while Ed Chamberlin reacts to the new four-year deal for ITV to cover racing through to 2030.
The conversation delves into the upcoming Arc race, discussing the field, notable horses, and memorable moments from past Arcs.
The panel analyses the strengths and weaknesses of various contenders, including Japanese horses and Ballydoyle's strategy. Weather conditions are also considered as a significant factor that could impact the race outcome.
Our team look ahead to this weekend's action at Newmarket including the Cambridgeshire, Middle Park & Cheveley Park.
Our team look ahead to all the key action from the Irish Champions Festival and Betfred St Leger card at Doncaster.
Our Podcast team gallop through the mouthwatering weekend action at Ascot and York and look ahead to the Qatar Goodwood Festival too.
Our team look ahead to the big-race action at Newmarket this week and York and ascot on Super Saturday
Our team preview a star-studded Coral-Eclipse at Sandown, reflect on Lambourn's Irish Derby victory and pay tribute to Barry Hills and Kevin Prendergast.
The team run through the feature races on each day of Royal Ascot and pick out horses to note elsewhere too.
In the last of our weekly racing podcasts the team look ahead to the finale of the jumps season at Sandown and pick out their moments of the jumps season
Our team look back on Ayr forward to Fairyhouse and back on the Classic trials and head to the two Guineas.
Fran Berry joins the team to reflect on the drama of the Randox Grand National Festival and a moment to savour for the Mullins family
Our team preview the Randox Grand National and have best bets for the rest of Aintree and Meydan.
With the Grand National upon us, our man Dave Ord caught up with Grand National-winning jockey Daryl Jacob to find out all about his career in the saddle, in a fascinating sit-down interview.
From the early days of starting out and learning through his mistakes, to landing the Grand National in dramatic style on board Neptune Collonges, we hear the highs and lows of a brilliant career in the sport, the connections he built throughout his career, and the role Daryl is now doing after calling time on his riding days.
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Graham Cunningham, Fran Berry and David Johnson join Matt Brocklebank to reflects on all the recent newslines before looking ahead to what's to come at Doncaster, Kempton and in Ireland this weekend before attention turns to Aintree.
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson join Ben Linfoot to discuss the stars, shocks, disappointments and experience of Cheltenham 2025 before looking to the future.
The Cheltenham Festival is almost here! In part one, Dave Ord is joined by Patrick Mullins, Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham and David Johnson to discuss the big talking points. Matt Brocklebank and Billy Nash join the party for part two as the team pick out some bets.
Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to conclude their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, taking an overview of what they think will be making the headlines before finalising some bets.
Charlie Deutsch reflects on his remarkable season, sharing insights into his journey, horsemanship, and the importance of patience in racing. He discusses the relationships he has built within the industry, his upcoming races, and the joys of fatherhood, providing a comprehensive look at both his professional and personal life.
Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Ryanair Chase and Stayers' Hurdle discussed in depth before they talk potential bets in several races including the Ultima Handicap Chase.
Are our team for or against the shortest-priced favourites at this year's Festival? Find out in this week's episode.
This week on the David Power Jockeys' Cup, host Niall Hannity is joined by the three-time Champion Jockey Brian Hughes to find out all about his story in the saddle so far!
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Tributes paid to Michael O'Sullivan
5:10 Starting out on the Flat
8:10 Career crossroads and decisions to make
11:29 Winners started coming early over the Jumps
14:57 Champion Conditional Jockey and building relationships
16:00 The push to become Champion Jockey
19:49 Surpassing 200 winners in a season and being crowned Champion again
22:17 Difficulties getting good rides at the top level
23:48 Experience of riding in the Cheltenham Gold Cup
25:42 Back on board The Real Whacker for the Cheltenham Festival
26:45 Who's going to win the David Power Jockeys' Cup?
Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Champion Chase discussed in depth before they talk potential bets in the Pertemps, Coral Cup, Gold Cup and the Cross Country.
Our panel are asked whether Paul Nicholls will ever be champion trainer again while at the start of the episode Fran Berry leads the tributes to Michael O'Sullivan
In the latest episode of our David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, Niall Hannity is joined by Sam Twiston-Davies, a multiple-time Grade 1 winner who has seven Cheltenham Festival wins to his name, and currently sits in Bronze position in the Jockeys' Cup rankings!
From his early memories of racing, earning opportunities with Paul Nicholls, returning home to ride the stars trained by his Dad - and all that went on in-between - Sam shares plenty of tales from his career journey so far.
He then provides his opinion on the exciting talents he's looking forward to riding at the Cheltenham Festival, namely East India Dock and Potters Charm, as he continues his bid to land the inaugural edition of the David Power Jockeys' Cup, with plenty still to play for!
Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot to continue their mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Champion Hurdle discussed in part one before they talk potential bets in the Arkle, Albert Bartlett and Martin Pipe.
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from Newbury, Warwick and the Grand National weights before looking ahead to this weekend at Ascot and Haydock.
In the second episode of our new David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, host Niall Hannity is joined by Jonjo O'Neill Jnr, as we find out his story so far.
They talk all things from career progression, becoming a Grade 1 winner, training at the stunning Jackdaws Castle, before telling us what it's really like to work with your family day in day out, with some Festival thoughts thrown in too on the stars at home!
Martin Dixon, Matt Brocklebank and David Massey join Ben Linfoot for a new mini series on betting at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with the Gold Cup the first race under the microscope.
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from the Dublin Racing Festival before looking ahead to Super Saturday at Newbury.
In the launch episode of our brand new David Power Jockeys' Cup podcast series, host Niall Hannity is joined by the current competition leader Harry Skelton; the first jockey to surpass the 200 points mark in the standings!
The 2020-2021 Champion Jumps jockey, who has 9 Cheltenham Festival victories to his name, talks all things from his great start to the newly formed championship, life off the track with his family and 9 month old son, his career to date, and plans for the future too.
Our team look back on a week of drama on and off the track - and ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival
Matt Brocklebank is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Billy Nash, David Johnson and Graham Cunningham to reflect on the Berkshire Winter Million highlights before previewing what's to come on Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham this Saturday.
Our team look ahead to the Winter Millions fixture this weekend, the Sky Bet Peter Marsh and the Japanese challenge in the Champion Hurdle
The game notes are back, our team look ahead to what lies ahead in both codes this year and react to the fact we're now in the Straight To Cheltenham season.
The Sporting Life Racing Podcast team look back on a busy festive period and pick out their star performers, most impressive novices and a few handicap eyecatchers for good measure.
Fran Berry join the team to preview the big Christmas action with some mouthwatering clashes in prospect.
Our team on the big news stories, their moment of 2024 and their horses to follow in 2025.
Where are we with the two-mile chasers now? Horses for the trackers and a look ahead to Cheltenham on Friday & Saturday.
Loads to look ahead to this week - previews from Sandown, Aintree, Sha Tin and a look back at the recent key action.
Our team look back on the key action from last weekend and ahead to some great racing at Newbury and Fairyhouse.
So much for the panel to get through this week including a preview of a cracking weekend ahead at Haydock and Punchestown.
Our panel reflect on the big breaking news stories of this week and preview the weekend action from Cheltenham and Navan - with plenty of big-priced tips.
Our team react to the recent action in America, Australia, Wetherby and Down Royal and pay tribute to Sir Michael Stoute.
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Our team look ahead to the action on both sides of the Atlantic on a fascinating weekend of racing.
The team look back on Champions Day and ahead to Cheltenham and Doncaster this weekend.
Graham Cunningham, David Johnson, Billy Nash and Ed Chamberlin join Ben Linfoot to discuss the fallout from Newmarket and look ahead to QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot.
Our team look back on the big action in France and the UK last weekend and ahead to Future Champions Day.
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Our team look back on the big action at Newmarket last weekend and have an in-depth preview of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe too.
A bonus edition as the panel reflect on the changes made to the Cheltenham Festival to the race programme and attempts to improve the customer experience.
Our team return to look ahead to Group One action at Newmarket this weekend and back on some major news stories over the last seven days.
Our team reflect on the Irish Champions Festival and Doncaster St Leger action and look ahead to the Ayr Gold Cup.
Check out the panels thoughts on the big-race action at Doncaster and the Irish Champions Festival this weekend.
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson join Ben Linfoot to discuss the recent action, Saturday's Betfair Sprint Cup and a posse of horses they are looking forward to in the coming weeks.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Oisin Murphy, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash to discuss the big topics on the back of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York.
Joanna Mason joins the regular panel this week as they look back on the Shergar Cup, a host of good juveniles and ahead to this weekend and the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York.
The trip to Ireland concludes and you can hear York insight from Willie Mullins, Dermot Weld and Jessica Harrington.
Hear from Pat O'Donnell and Aidan O'Brien as our team head to Ireland for the build up to the Sky Bet York Ebor Festival
Our team look back on the action from Ascot and in Ireland last week and preview the rest of the Qatar Goodwood Festival
Our team look ahead to King George at Ascot and Sky Bet York Stakes this weekend, as well as reflect on the recent action and news stories.
Ben Linfoot hosts as Graham Cunningham, Ed Chamberlin, David Johnson and Billy Nash reflect on the July Festival and look ahead to this weekend.
Our team look back at the action from Sandown last week and ahead to the Newmarket July Festival and Super Saturday.
The team reflect on the Irish Derby and look ahead to the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown as Oisin Murphy, Fran Berry, Graham Cunningham and Matt Brocklebank join host Ben Linfoot on this week's show.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Fran Berry, Oisin Murphy, Graham Cunningham, Ed Chamberlin and David Johnson to review Royal Ascot and look ahead to the Irish Derby.
Matt Brocklebank is joined by Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash to provide their tips for Royal Ascot 2024 on the eve of the big meeting in Berkshire.
Oisin Murphy joins the team as they look back on all the drama of Epsom and the various talking points to come out of the meeting.
A look at the big news stories, back at York and ahead to Haydock and the Curragh this week for our panel.
A BAFTA award winning show; well Ed Chamberlin has two - as our team look back on the trials of last week and ahead to York and Newbury in the coming days.
Our team look back on all the drama of Sandown, the notable action elsewhere and ahead to the QIPCO Guineas Festival at Newmarket.
Matt Brocklebank is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Billy Nash, David Johnson and Ben Linfoot to reflect on Willie Mullins’ remarkable achievements ahead of the jumps season finale at Sandown. There are Flat reflections too following the Classic trials at Newmarket and Newbury, with some more quality action to come this weekend.
Our team reflect on the Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree and look ahead to some cracking action this week.
Our panel take an in-depth look at the Randox Grand National and the rest of the big-race action over the three days.
Our team reflect on the major action at Meydan and Fairyhouse and reflect on all the major recent news stories
Our team of Graham Cunningham, David Johnson, Billy Nash and Matt Brocklebank reflect on the past seven days in racing, including Doncaster's two-day Lincoln meeting, before looking ahead to the upcoming action from Newcastle, Meydan and elsewhere.
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Matt Brocklebank to thrash out all the major talking points following the Cheltenham Festival, featuring their ideas of how the big meeting could be improved in years to come.
Our team look ahead to the final couple of days at the Cheltenham Festival and thrash out their thoughts on the Gold Cup, Stayers' Hurdle and Ryanair Chase among other top races.
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It's finally here and our Podcast team have their best bets for the opening two days of the Cheltenham Festival.
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Best bets, talking points, horses to follow and ones to take on - it's all here as the panel gather with less than a week to go before Cheltenham starts.
From Constitution Hill to black market bookmakers, there's a wide-range of topics discussed by the panel this week.
Our racing podcast team discuss the recent action and new stories and look ahead to racing in the UK, Ireland, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong
This week's team of Matt Brocklebank, Graham Cunningham, Ben Linfoot and Billy Nash reflect on Betfair's Super Saturday card at Newbury before looking ahead to the Ascot Chase and the Grand National trials at Haydock and Punchestown this weekend.
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Ben Pauling, Johnny Burke, Patrick Mullins and Daryl Jacob join the team for this week's episode of Get Stuck In.
Matt Brocklebank is joined by Graham Cunningham, Ben Linfoot, David Johnson and Billy Nash to reflect on recent tragedy in the racing world, plus a look back on the stars of this year's Dublin Racing Festival, where one man dominated the landscape.
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Tune in as our team look ahead to Saturday's Dublin Racing Festival card at Leopardsown and pick out their best bets!
Tune in as our team look ahead to Saturday's Dublin Racing Festival card at Leopardsown and pick out their best bets!
Our panel look back on a big weekend at Cheltenham and head to a mouthwatering one at the Dublin Racing Festival
Patrick Mullins and Joe Chambers join the team to look back on a key weekend of action and ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival.
An eight-race bonanza at Cheltenham on Saturday for Trials Day! Tune in as our team run through the card and pick out their best bets for a bumper day of racing...
Our team reflect on Allaho, L'Homme Presse and JPR One, react to the big news and preview the big-race action at Thurles and Cheltenham this week.
A race by race guide to Festival Trials Day, updates from Emma Lavelle, Richard Hobson and James Owen plus the state of play in the Ryanair Chase this week.
From Martin Cruddace to Neil Callan, Mystical Power to Grey Dawning, there's loads for out team to get stuck into this week.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Matt Brocklebank and Kieran Clark to discuss the Classic Chase at Warwick and the feature action at Kempton this Saturday.
The boys are back the first episode of 2024, and that can only mean one thing, it's time to Get Stuck In!
Joining Niall Hannity in the studio this week are Dan Barber and Ben Linfoot, as they reflect on a busy Festive period, whilst we're joined by special guests Ted Walsh, Jonjo O'Neill Jnr and Daryl Jacob.
Our regular guest Patrick Mullins reports in with the latest from the team at Willie Mullins Closutton yard, including thoughts on Galopin Des Champs, Gaelic Warrior and more!
.Our team reflect on the highs, lows and puzzling moments of the festive racing programme
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Our team preview the key festive action on both sides of the Irish Sea and have their best bets.
Our panel discuss the Timeform Awards, look back on the key recent action, dive into some of the recent news stories and talking points ahead of Boxing Day.
It's that time again guys, it's time to Get Stuck In! Niall Hannity, David Ord and Matt Brocklebank are back in the studio, with special guest Sean Bowen joining the show too ahead of the Christmas!
Our regular guest Patrick Mullins returns to give us the latest from the Closutton team, including thoughts and plans for the Willie Mullins bumper team over the Festive period!
David Ord is joined by Matt Brocklebank and Ben Linfoot to preview the Virgin Bet December Gold Cup at Cheltenham and both tipsters are sweet on the same outsider in the big race.
Our team look at proposals to limit the number of runners trainers can have in handicaps, the recent action in Hong Kong, the UK and Ireland and ahead to the weekend's big races.
It's that time again folks, time to Get Stuck In! Joining the usual team this week are Olly Murphy, who discusses Thunder Rock ahead of the December Gold Cup at Cheltenham, whilst Richard Hobson reports in whilst on-board fellow contender Fugitif.
Patrick Mullins also joins us on the show again too, to reflect on El Fabiolo's return and much more, as he provides the latest from the Closutton team!
Niall Hannity is joined by Martin Dixon and Dan Barber as they tackle this week's big question - El Fabiolo or Jonbon? - before nominating some more interesting horses for the trackers plus some early bets ahead of Cheltenham at the weekend!
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Big question: Jonbon or El Fabiolo?
02:01 Thoughts on the Fighting Fifth and Constitution Hill's campaign
06:37 - Around The Yards - Olly Murphy joins the show
07:33 - Olly Murphy on Thunder Rock's chances in the December Gold Cup
08:59 - Richard Hobson reports in on Fugitif
11:48 - Team Tracker
14:07 - The latest update from Patrick Mullins - including El Fabiolo
18:02 - Something for the weekend
Matt Brocklebank is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Ben Linfoot and David Johnson to look back on Newbury's Coral Gold Cup meeting and ahead to what lies in store at Sandown, Aintree and over in Hong Kong this weekend.
This week, we're joined by Jamie Snowden - fresh off the back of his Coral Gold Cup triumph with Datsalrightgino!
Martin Dixon and Dan Barber join Niall Hannity in the studio as they reflect on the big-race action from both sides of the Irish Sea, before looking ahead to Aintree at the weekend. Get the best bets from around the team, plus some more eye-catchers to add to your tracker...
0:00 Introduction
0:17 - Around The Yards - Jamie Snowden
5:13 - Question time: Did we see a Spring Grade 1 winner last week?
5:31 - Martin Dixon on Hermes Allen
7:46 - Dan Barber on Teahupoo
8:15 - Reflecting on Impaire Et Passe
10:22 - Jeriko du Reponet thoughts
12:35 - Team Tracker
15:02 - Something For The Weekend
A busy show this week with Daryl Jacob joining us in the studio to reflect on Bravemansgame's defeat in the Betfair Chase, the Gold Cup picture, and Impaire Et Passe's return on Sunday!
We also catch up with Patrick Mullins to look back on Galopin Des Champs performance in the John Durkan, Gaelic Warrior's stunning debut over fences and a few other recent runners from the Mullins yard.
Dave Ord joins Niall Hannity and Martin Dixon with Dan Barber stuck in Huddersfield as they nominate some horses for the trackers and some fancies for the weekend...
0:00 Daryl Jacob on Bravesmansgame
5:55 Daryl Jacob on the Gold Cup picture
8:32 Daryl Jacob on Shishkin's refusal
10:26 Daryl Jacob on Impaire Et Passe
12:07 Big question: Where are we now with the staying chasers?
14:40 Patrick Mullins interview
20:08 Galopin Des Champs reaction
21:40 Gaelic Warrior reaction
22:33 Festival Focus
24:50 Team Tracker
28:54 Something for the weekend
Matt Brocklebank is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash to thrash out all the latest issues in racing, from the disqualification of Mixedwave for overuse of the whip at Market Rasen, to Shishkin's refusal to race at Ascot and all that comes between. There are weekend tips for Newbury's hugely competitive Coral Gold Cup included as well.
Our panel look back at last week's big meetings at Cheltenham and Navan and ahead to some mouthwatering action this weekend on both sides of the Irish Sea.
This week, we're joined by Laura Morgan and Patrick Neville as they ready Notlongtillmay and The Real Whacker for the Paddy Power Gold Cup!
Regulars Dan Barber and Martin Dixon are in the studio and have bets for both the Paddy Power Gold Cup and Greatwood Hurdle...
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Our star-studded team reflect on the winning return of Gerri Colombe and more of last weekend's quality action in Britain and Ireland, before previewing Cheltenham's November Meeting highlights including the Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase on Saturday.
Our team reflect on all the drama at the Cups at Santa Anita and Melbourne and all the talking points that came out of the meetings.
Great to get the gang back together for a new series, and there's plenty for Niall Hannity, Dan Barber and Martin Dixon to Get Stuck In to as the new season goes up a gear this weekend!
All eyes will be on Aintree this weekend, with the Grand Sefton taking centre-stage, but before then, and joining us for the opening show of series two we get the latest from leading Irish trainer Gordon Elliott, Henry Brooke and James Owen drops in too!
There'll be the latest edition of the, Niall's news-round, the Team Tracker, Something for the weekend and some early Festival focus, with an eye on the Cheltenham Gold Cup, because, why not?!
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Tune in as Dave Ord and Ben Linfoot look ahead to Saturday's action at Ascot, plus thoughts on the Breeders' Cup too!
0:00 - Sodexo Live! Gold Cup Handicap Chase Preview
06:08 - Taking The Reins - episode one teaser
07:38 - Breeders' Cup Turf Preview
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Timeform international experts Mark Milligan and Jake Price with the pick of the home team at the Breeders' Cup and their best bets across the two days.
Our team react to the recent big news stories and look ahead to racing in the UK, Ireland, USA and Australia. It's some week coming up.
The jumps are back! So we drafted Dan Barber and Phil Turner from Timeform into the Sporting Life studio to give us six horses (three each) to follow for the upcoming national hunt season!
Get the ultimate guide to the new jumps season with Timeform’s Horses to Follow 2023/24, featuring 80 horses from the UK and Ireland you must keep an eye on! Plus, there’s trainer interviews, ante-post picks, and much more across 136 pages.
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0:00 Intro
0:49 Indeevar Bleu
3:01 Hollow Games
5:25 Yorkshire Man Sam
6:59 Ballybreeze
8:42 King Of Ryhope
10:42 Frere d'Armes
A bit of both this weekend with jumps action at Cheltenham and the final Group 1 of the Flat season at Doncaster! Tune in as out team pick out their best bets...
0:00 Futurity Tropy preview
8:26 Cheltenham tips
Our team reflect on Frankie Dettori's fairytale farewell at Ascot on Saturday, dissect all the action and preview the Kameko Trophy
Tune in as our expert panel of Ben Linfoot, Matt Brocklebank and Kieran Clark look ahead to British Champions Day at Ascot and picks out their best bets for every race on the card!
Get the ultimate guide to the new jumps season with Timeform’s Horses to Follow 2023/24, featuring 80 horses from the UK and Ireland you must keep an eye on! Plus, there’s trainer interviews, ante-post picks, and much more across 136 pages. Order yours for just £10.95 on Amazon while stocks last: https://www.amazon.co.uk/TIMEFORM-HORSES-FOLLOW-JUMPS-2023/dp/183803496X
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Our racing panel react to Frankie Dettori's retirement U-Turn, the Grand National changes, last weekend's action at Newmarket and look ahead to Champions Day.
Ben Linfoot is joined by our form experts Richard Mann and Matt Brocklebank to look ahead to the quality action from Newmarket on Saturday, featuring the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes. There are tips for York too ahead of a packed Saturday schedule.
Our team look at some of the big news stories of the last week and preview Future Champions Weekend at Newmarket
The key weekend action takes place at Newmarket and Ascot, headlined by the (Group 1) Sun Chariot Stakes.
Tune in as our expert panel of David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Timeform's Kieran Clark look ahead to to Saturday's action, and nominate their best bets on the card...
0:00 Sun Chariot Stakes preview
6:45 Howden Challenge Cup preview
Our team with their selections for Newmarket on Saturday and Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp.
One of the biggest betting heats of the Flat season! The Ayr Gold Cup takes centre stage on Saturday and our expert panel are here to guide you through the key contenders and pick out their best bets...
Our team reflect on the drama of the Betfred St Leger Festival at Doncaster and look ahead to this weekend's major action at Ayr, Newbury and the Curragh.
It's all eyes on Doncaster, with the St Leger taking centre stage on Saturday, the final classic of the Flat season.
Closutton is the second stop for Daryl Jacob. Get an update on some of the Simon Munir and Isaac Souede stars there plus three to follow from Patrick Mullins.
We join Daryl Jacob as he heads to Ireland to ride work on horses owned by Simon Munir and Isaac Souede. First stop is Stuart Crawford - and there are the thoughts of the trainer too.
Fran Berry explains where it went wrong for the chasing pack in the Irish Champion Stakes and the panel reflect on the Irish Champions Festival action and look ahead to the Betfred St Leger
Fran Berry joins the team to look ahead to the Irish Champions Festival and Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock
The two-year-olds are the headline act at Sandown on Saturday with the Solario Stakes taking centre stage and Dave Ord is joined by Matt Brocklebank and Andy McLaren to preview the card and pick out their best bets!
0:00 Solario Stakes preview
4:38 Virgin Bet Handicap preview
9:00 Any other business
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From Aidan O'Brien to Live In the Dream, Frankie Dettori to quick summer ground, our team review the action from York
David Ord and Graham Cunningham look at the big races and the big clashes at York this week
Sporting Life's Dave Ord and York supremo William Derby catch up with Aidan O'Brien, Willie Mullins, Joseph O'Brien and Paddy Twomey ahead of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival, starting August 23.
It's the final day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival and Ben Linfoot is joined by Matt Brocklebank and Andrew McLaren to discuss the feature Coral Stewards' Cup in depth.
Our panel reflect on a dramatic King George at Ascot and look ahead to the action at Goodwood and Galway.
A special bonus episode as we team up with Paddy Power for a bumper Galway and Goodwood Festival preview. Hosted by Paddy Power himself, Patrick Mullins, Fran Berry and Frank Hickey take an early look at both Festivals to give you the inside edge and their stand out tips.
Matt Brocklebank is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Billy Nash, David Johnson and Graham Cunningham to look ahead to this weekend's superb King George at Ascot.
Our team reflect on the key action from the Newmarket July Meeting and look at the clash of the generations coming up - can the older horses hit back?
Our team discuss the latest hot topics in racing from Hillsin to Paddington before previewing the feature action at the Boodles July Festival.
There's a preview of the Coral-Eclipse but all the fall-out from the weekend at the Curragh too and a reflection on the recent news stories.
Our team reflect on the drama on and off the course at Royal Ascot and look at who it was a good week for - and for who fortune wasn't quite so kind.
Royal Ascot 2023 is thundering into view and Matt Brocklebank is joined by Ed Chamberlin, David Johnson, Billy Nash and Graham Cunningham as the team of experts look ahead to the big summer meeting in detail.
A podcast that does everything it says on the tin - from the Dash debable to redemption for Auguste Rodin.
The panel get stuck into a mouthwatering Betfred Derby Festival at Epsom with previews of the three Group One races.
York reflections, previews of the Irish Guineas and a look at the potential drama on and off the track at Epsom this week.
A look back a the recent Classic trials and three mouthwatering days at York this week - plus of course the GC newsround.
Our team reflect on the action from Newmarket at the weekend and look ahead to the Classic clues on offer at Chester.
Get the thoughts of our panel on both the QIPCO 2000 and 1000 Guineas and there are some big-priced fancies at Newmarket.
Trial reflections from last week and the winners and losers of the jumps season occupy our panel's minds this week.
Five fascinating rides for our man on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival. Check out his thoughts on them all.
Our team reflect on a dramatic Randox Grand National and ask what now for the race and how does the sport best react?
The great race is finally here - check out our team's best bets for this year's Randox Grand National, with Ed Chamberlin, Dave Ord, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson.
Our panel turn the clock back to nominate their greatest Grand National winner, favourite punting memory and one that got away before looking ahead ot the Easter programme.
The Pertemps Lincoln and Randox Grand National both come under scrutiny along with recent action in Meydan and Ireland and the latest whispers ahead of the Classics.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Patrick Mullins, Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson to review the Cheltenham Festival including bets for Aintree and Cheltenham 2024
What a day at Cheltenham - Graham Cunningham has the story of Galopin Des Champs' Gold Cup win in just over three minutes.
Want a unique, snappy, three-minute round-up of today's action from Cheltenham? Well Graham Cunningham has just that.
Want a unique, snappy, three-minute round-up of today's action from Cheltenham? Well Graham Cunningham has just that.
A magnificent opening day to the Cheltenham Festival and Graham Cunningham tells the story of Constitution Hill, El Fabiolo and Honeysuckle in little over three minutes.
Are you ready for day one for the Cheltenham Festival? In three minutes Graham Cunningham tells you all you need to know.
Three rides for our man on the opening day of the Festival include what he thinks is his best chance of the week.
Latest thoughts on the new whip rules, recent stable tours, where's the Mullins banker? and even a bet at Kelso. We have it all this week.
A busy week for our panel with the National weights, resurrection of Shishkin, whip bans and the Ryanair Chase and Gold Cup to get their teeth stuck into.
Patrick Mullins discusses the main contenders from the Willie Mullins yard for Gowran Park and Punchestown this weekend
Patrick Mullins discusses the main contenders from the Willie Mullins yard for Gowran Park and Punchestown this weekend.
A deep dive into the Cheltenham novice chases this week along with reflections on the key recent action and big news stories.
Patrick Mullins looks ahead to another big weekend in Ireland including another interesting bumper newcomer for the team.
The team look at the state of play after the Dublin Racing Festival and ponder where it leaves us heading into Cheltenham.
Patrick Mullins explains why he's riding Fact To File in the bumper at Leopardstown and being reunited with Stattler in the Irish Gold Cup
Our expert panel have their say on the action from Cheltenham Trials Day last weekend, look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown and pore over some of the hot news topics including the very latest on the new whip rules.
Our panel have their say on the star turns on Festival Trials Day and whether they'll underline their March credentials or fall by the wayside on Saturday.
Patrick Mullins talks us through the Closutton weekend team including Billaway and Chacun Pour Soi
This week the panel get stuck into all the big recent news stories including Danny Brock, the international classifications, DRF entries, the Mullns bandwagon and much more
Entries & weekend wonders | Patrick discusses a busy week in the office after Cheltenham, DRF and Betfair Hurdle entries were made while he discusses the yard's runners at Warwick and Fairyhouse.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash to discuss a wide range of racing topics including this Saturday's Warwick Classic Chase
Our top team go through the Festive action division by division and end with a horse each now firmly on their radars for big spring targets
Patrick Mullins joins David Ord to reflect on the Christmas action including the wins of State Man and Facile Vega plus the runs of the stable's bumper team too.
Our team are back to preview the big festive action with selections for Kempton, Chepstow, Leopardstown and Limerick.
The World Cup is over, meaning attentions turn straight back to the Premier League and the 'restart' of the season. Sporting Life's Joe Townsend is joined by experts Jake Osgathorpe and Tom Carnduff to go though the state of play before delving into some outright betting tips.
After landing winners in the World Cup semi-final Best Bets show, Joe Townsend, Jake Osgathorpe and Tom Carnduff return with their best bets for the Final as Argentina take on France.
Our team play a game of boom and bust, it will make sense your listen, and make their predictions for the racing year 2023.
Dartmas is almost upon us so here's our preview and predictions for the biggest tournament in darts – the PDC World Championship! Host Dom Newton is joined by former major winner, commentator and Sporting Life columnist Paul Nicholson as well as our residents darts expert Chris Hammer to guide you through the draw and hopefully predict the eventual champion.
After landing plenty of winners in the World Cup quarter-final best bets show, Joe Townsend, Jake Osgathorpe and Tom Carnduff return with their best bets for the semi-finals, as Argentina take on Croatia and Morocco play France, as well as dissecting what went wrong for England.
Patrick Mullins looks ahead to the return of Galopin Des Champs and Energumene and back on the defeat of Honeysuckle and the impressive Irish debut win of Lossiemouth.
Sporting Life Football trio Joe Townsend, Jake Osgathorpe and Tom Carnduff offer their expert insight and betting advice for the quarter-final matches at the 2022 World Cup.
Reflections on the recent big news stories and action, previews of the weekend features in the UK, Ireland and Hong Kong and much more this week.
It's a bumper weekend for the Mullins team - check out Patrick's thoughts on Facile Vega, trying to beat Honeysuckle and the inside track on their key runners in Ireland and Britain
Sporting Life Football trio Joe Townsend, Jake Osgathorpe and Tom Carnduff offer their expert insight and betting advice for the first Round of 16 matches at the 2022 World Cup.
Bit of everything on this week's podcast, Constitution Hill reflections, the new whip rules debated, a look ahead to Honeysuckle's return and a strong 16/1 fancy in the Becher Chase.
Sporting Life Football trio Joe Townsend, Jake Osgathorpe and Tom Carnduff offer their expert insight and betting advice for the final round of group-stage matches at the 2022 World Cup, with particular focus on Wales vs England.
All sorts for our panel to get their teeth into this week, from last week's no shows, whip rules and the big feature action.
Billy Nash and Ed Chamberlin make brief appearances before David Ord, Graham Cunningham, Ben Linfoot and David Johnson talk through the big issues and preview the Coral Gold Cup.
Sporting Life Football quartet Joe Townsend, Jake Osgathorpe, Tom Carnduff and Jimmy 'The Punt' Cantrill offer their expert insight and betting advice for the opening round of group-stage matches at the 2022 World Cup, with particular focus on England vs. Iran.
Patrick on Kilcruit's chasing debut, Sharjah v State Man in the Morgiana and why he's excited about being back on Lecky Watson on Sunday.
Our team reflect on the recent news stories, action in the UK and Ireland and look ahead to a mouthwatering weekend.
The Sporting Life Football team look ahead to the 2022 World Cup and offer their expert insight and betting advice ahead of the tournament.
Patrick Mullins joins David Ord to discuss the Clotsutton runners at Cheltenham this weekend and the return of Gentleman De Mee and Ferny Hollow in Ireland.
Our team look back on the Breeders' Cup and ahead to the Paddy Power Gold Cup this week.
It's time to hand out our non-existent gongs again as our panel select their heroes and heroines from the Flat season.
Technical gremlins silence Billy Nash but he gets his wish in the stayer of the year category anyway and you can hear the thoughts of Ed Chamberlin, David Johnson and Graham Cunningham - plus a look ahead to the Breeders' Cup
From Wetherby to Keeneland, £7.50 for a pint of Guinness to 350,000 for High Definition, it's all in this week's Racing Podcast.
David Ord is joined by Graham Cunningham, Matt Brocklebank and David Johnson to look back on the action and news lines from QIPCO British Champions Day and ahead to the Group One Vertem Futurity at Doncaster
We have a bumper panel for a bumper preview of QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot.
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson, Billy Nash and Ben Linfoot join David Ord to go through the card and there are plenty of big price fancies.
Fran Berry joins the regular panel to discuss Christophe Soumillon, his ban, and the rest of the Arc fall-out.
Ben Linfoot, David Johnson and Billy Nash then join David Ord to look ahead to the Fillies' Mile, Dewhurst and Cesarewitch
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Ben Linfoot, David Johnson, Graham Cunningham and Billy Nash to preview the Arc.
Plenty of big-priced fancies to the great race with a big field guaranteed in Paris.
David Ord is joined by Graham Cunningham, Ben Linfoot, Billy Nash and David Johnson to talk through the major news stories and look ahead to the weekend's action, including the bet365 Cambridgeshire.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson, Ben Linfoot and Billy Nash to reflect on an all the big-race action from Irish Champions Weekend and the Cazoo St Leger Festival at Doncaster.
David Ord is joined by Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash to preview a mouthwatering weekend of action.
Check out their thoughts and best bets across Doncaster, Leopardstown and the Curragh
Bit of everything this week as David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Ben Linfoot and Graham Cunningham.
The panel debate the 2023 fixture list fall out and the plague of small fields, share their thoughts on Baaeed and the Arc - plus the dangers who are lurking should he head there - and look back on their favourite Betfair Sprint Cups and ahead to Saturday's race
From Baaeed to the 2023 fixture list via Noble Rhytym and the rise of Paddy Twomey, David Ord, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and Ben Linfoot cover it all
The Irish road trip ends with visits to Paddy Twomey and Ballydoyle. Check out David Ord, William Derby, Michael Shinners, Oli Bell and Fran Berry on what they learned
David Ord, Oli Bell, Fran Berry, William Derby and Michael Shinners reflect on trips to visit Johnny Murtagh and Jessica Harrington and clash over a hypothetical Juddmonte International
David Ord is joined by Oli Bell, Matt Brocklebank, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash to discuss all the industry talking points and reflect on Goodwood and Galway.
Patrick Mullins joins David Ord, Billy Nash and Graham Cunningham as the team look forward to a cracking week at both Goodwood and Galway.
Plenty of big-price fancies and a rare 2pt win selection from GC too.
David Ord is joined by Simon Holt, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and Ben Linfoot to talk about all the big news stories - and answer the key questions ahead of Saturday's King George
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Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham and David Johnson join Matt Brocklebank to sift through the latest whip rule review findings and highlight one or two areas of concern. They also reflect on the July Cup meeting at Newmarket and nominate horses to follow for the coming weeks including a 25/1 shot in the Nunthorpe.
Matt Brocklebank is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham and David Johnston to discuss the latest drama surrounding Frankie Dettori and John Gosden, plus a look ahead to Saturday's July Cup at Newmarket.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash to discuss the latest news in the world of racing and look ahead to the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.
Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash join Matt Brocklebank to pore over the highs and low - plus some of the juicy nuggets in between - following Royal Ascot 2022.
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson, Billy Nash and Ben Linfoot join David Ord to discuss all the fall-out from the Cazoo Derby Festival and look ahead to Royal Ascot
Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson, Matt Brocklebank and Billy Nash join David Ord to preview the three Group One contests at the Cazoo Derby Festival.
From Nijinsky to Serpantine, David Ord, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash, Ed Chamberlin and David Johnson discuss the memorable Cazoo Derbys over the years and the trainers and jockeys who helped provide iconic moments at Epsom.
Everything is up for discussion this week from Baaeed to Piz Badile, Racaecoure attendances to the state of the play in the Oaks.
William Derby joins David Ord alongside regulars Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and Ben Linfoot.
David Ord is joined by Graham Cunningham, Ben Linfoot and Billy Nash to ask where are we in terms of the Cazoo Derby after the recent trials - and ahead of the Dante at York.
Patrick Mullins joins David Ord and Billy Nash to reflect on the action from the Punchestown Festival and the jumps season in general.
They talk through the star names among the Mullins team and hopes for the new campaign in an informative discussion.
Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Ben Linfoot join David Ord to preview the QIPCO 1000 and 2000 Guineas and there are big-priced fancies for the first Classics of the season.
David Ord and Billy Nash are joined by Patrick Mullins to look ahead to this week's Punchestown Festival and talk all things Dysart Dynamo, Sir Gerhard, Energumene, Chacun Pour Soi, Allaho and much more
Richard Fahey and Patrick Mullins join the team to reflect on the Classic trials and big Easter Meeting at Fairyhouse, pick out jumps season highlights in the UK and talk about...you've guessed it - a five-day cheltenham
Patrick Mullins joins the panel to look ahead to this year's Randox Grand National. They look at all the key talking points and provide the all-important best bets.
David Ord is joined by Ben Linfoot, Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash to preview the Scottish Grand National and look ahead to a big year for Aidan O'Brien, the small fields issue and a potential new all-weather track at Newmarket
Ben Linfoot is joined by Patrick Mullins, BHA handicapper Martin Greenwood and the regular panel of Graham Cunningham, David Johnson and Billy Nash, to discuss the highs and lows of this year's.
Ed Chamberlin chats with Patrick Mullins about his father's huge team as the seconds tick down to the 2022 Cheltenham Festival
David Ord and Ben Linfoot are joined by Patrick Mullins, Martin Greenwood, Andrew Mealor, David Massey and Nigel Twiston-Davies to discuss the Cheltenham Festival handicap weights.
David Ord catches up with Patrick Mullins on Cheltenham preparations before Ben Linfoot is joined by Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash and David Johnson to discuss the latest hot topics and preview the Saturday action.
Patrick Mullins and Daryl Jacob to talk all things Randox Grand National and look back on all the key recent action on both sides of the Irish Sea.
Patrick Mullins joins our regular panelists to discuss all the major talking points from the Dublin Racing Festival before they look ahead to Newbury at the weekend
Patrick Mullins joins our team to look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival - looking at all the Grade One action
New signing Patrick Mullins joins the team to reflect on Shishkin's defeat of Energumene, look back on the likes of Allaho and Jonbon and ahead to Klassical Dream, the Thyestes Chase and Trials Day at Cheltenham.
Patrick Mullins joins our team to talk about the huge clash between Energumene and Shishkin at Ascot on Saturday and they then take a look at the great battles over the years
David Ord is joined by Graham Cunningham, Ben Linfoot, David Johnson and Billy Nash to look at the Cheltenham novice hurdles.
And whisper it quietly but do the British have a strong hand?
After the Christmas action David Ord, Graham Cunningham, Ed Chamberlin, David Johnson, Billy Nash and Daryl Jacob look at the state of play with the staying chasers and hurdlers - and the two mile divisions too.
David Ord is joined by Rory Delargy, David Johnson, Billy Nash and Graham Cunningham to preview all the major festive action.
Check out their thoughts on the King George, Welsh National, Savills Chase and much more.
David Ord is joined by David Johnson, Rory Delargy, Billy Nash and Graham Cunningham for a review of the racing year of 2021- the panel have nominations for horse, performance, moment, trainer and jockey of the year
A bumper edition as our team reflect on last week's actiion, their favoruite Betfair Tingle Creek memories and preview this year's race.
Graham Cunningham, Billy Nash, Ben Linfoot, Simon Holt and David Johnson share their thoughts with David Ord
David Ord is joined by Rory Delargy, David Johnson and Graham Cunningham to talk all things Newbury. They share their favourite memories of the Ladbrokes Trophy/Hennessy and have a detailed preview of this year's race plus selections.
David Ord is joined by Rory Delary, David Johnson, Ben Linfoot and Graham Cunningham to reflect on the great renewals of the Betfair Chase - and look ahead to Saturday's race too.
They discuss the talking points from the Cheltenham November Meeting too - the drama surrounding Gin On Lime's win and the rise and rise of Dan Skelton
David Ord is joined by Graham Cunningham, David Johnson, Matt Brocklebank and Ben Linfoot to preview the action from Cheltenham this weekend. Best bets for the Paddy Power Gold Cup, Greatwood Hurdle and Shloer Chase - plus a cross-country fancy too.
Graham Cunningham, Matt Brocklebank and David Johnson join Ben Linfoot to discuss the best punting angles for this weekend's Breeders' Cup at Del Mar.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Graham Cunningham, Cornelius Lysaght and Timeform's David Johnson to tackle Champions Day at Ascot in chronological order as they talk favourite renewals and discuss this year's main angles ahead of Saturday.
David Ord is joined by Ben Linfoot, Cornelius Lysaght, David Johnson and Graham Cunningham to talk about the great two-year-olds. From Arazi to Pinatubo they talk about all the champions and those who didn't quite make it There are Arc reflections too and a look ahead to Future Champions Weekend.
It's that time of the year - our preview of the Qatar de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Check out the thoughts of Ed Chamberlin. Fran Berry, Graham Cunningham, Ben Linfoot, David Johnson and Cornelius Lysaght. They profile all the leading contenders and provide their big-race tips
From Sea Bird to Enable, David Ord is joined by David Johnson, Ben Linfoot, Fran Berry, Cornelius Lysaght and Graham Cunningham to look back at some of the great Arc winners - and the stories that surrounded them
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Fran Berry, Cornelius Lysaght and David Johnson to talk all things Arc after a big weekend in the UK and Ireland. They look at are the stewards gdtting it right in the big-race enquiries, where are we now with the two-year-olds and the Ayr Gold Cup too.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Graham Cunningham, Fran Berry, David Johnson and Chief Executive & Clerk of the Course William Derby to discuss all things Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival.
Graham Cunningham, Cornelius Lysaght, David Johnson and Rory Delargy join David Ord to assess where we are in all the key divisions after the action from Goodwood
Fran Berry. Graham Cunningham, Ben Linfoot, Rory Delargy and Cornelius Lysaght join David Ord to share their favourite King George memories and look ahead to this year's race too.
They also reflect on Monday night's Panorama programme The Dark Side Of Horse Racing and look at what needs to happen now.
David Ord is joined by Fran Berry, Ed Chamberlin, Ben Linfoot, David Johnson and Graham Cunningham to reflect on the remarkable life and careers of Galileo and all the drama from the Newmarket July Festival.
Cornelius Lysaght, Ben Linfoot, Rory Delargy and Graham Cunningham join David Ord to talk all things July Cup.
They share their favourite memories, look ahead to this year's race and back on the Coral-Eclipse and photo finish drama at Sandown on Saturday too.
Oli Bell speaks to Irish sports journalist and chief sports writer for The Sunday Times, David Walsh.
Walsh was the key journalist in uncovering the doping program by Lance Armstrong and the US Postal Service Cycling Team, leading to a lifetime ban from cycling for Armstrong and being stripped of his seven Tour titles. Walsh is He is a four-time Irish Sportswriter of the Year and a three-time UK Sportswriter of the Year.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Fran Berry, Graham Cunningham and David Johnson to look back on the Irish Derby and Newcastle's Northumberland Plate meeting, before discussing the Commonwealth Cup appeal and talking all things Coral-Eclipse ahead of the big race at Sandown on Saturday.
Oli Bell speaks to former England and Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor about life, his love for cricket and the day his world was turned upside down after being forced to retire at the age of 26 because of a serious heart condition in 2016.
David Ord is joined by Fran Berry, David Johnson, Graham Cunningham and Ed Chamberlin to discuss all the talking points from last week's showpiece - and there were plenty.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Graham Cunningham, Rory Delargy and David Johnson to discuss all the drama and talking points from Epsom last week.
They share their favourite Ascot memories too - lots to go at from Frankel to Royal Gait.
David Ord is joined by Fran Berry, Rory Delargy, Ben Linfoot, Cornelius Lysaght and David Johnson to preview the Cazoo Derby Festival.
Check out their best bets for the Derby, Oaks and Coronation Cup
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Rory Delargy, David Johnson and Cornelius Lysaght to reflect on the great renewals of the Epsom Classic and the legendary winners.
Racing Podcast: Irish Guineas Preview | Ben Linfoot is joined by Fran Berry, David Johnson and Cornelius Lysaght to preview the Irish 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas after discussing the week that was in the world of racing.
David Ord is joined by David Johnson, Rory Delargy and Cornelius Lysaght to look ahead to a wonderful Dante Meeting at York.
David Ord is joined by Ben Linfoot, Cornelius Lysaght, David Johnson and Rory Delargy to look back on the Guineas weekend, ahead to the Chester Cup and return of High Definition plus reflections on some of the great trial performances of yesteryear.
The leading trainer guides us through his team for the new season including leading sprinters Art Power and Winter Power and two horses on the Sky Bet Ebor trail.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Fran Berry, David Johnson and Rory Delargy as the team take an in-depth look at the first Classics of the season at Newmarket this weekend.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Cornelius Lysaght, David Johnson and Mark Howard to reflect on the recent Classic trials before looking ahead to both the high-quality Flat and jumps action at Sandown this weekend.
David Ord is joined by Rory Delargy, David Johnson and Cornelius Lysaght to look back on the Randox Grand National and ahead to a great week of racing at Ayr, Newmarket and Newbury
Ben Coley previews the 2021 Masters with Ed Chamberlin.
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Former jockey Richard Pitman speaks to Cornelius Lysaght about the legendary Crisp and his epic defeat to Red Rum in the 1973 Grand National at Aintree, recalling the horse’s superb career overall and that memorable day in Merseyside.
David Ord is joined by Fran Berry, Mark Howard, David Johnson and Ben Linfoot to dust down the crystal ball and take a look at the potential Classic winners in 2021 and jockeys and trainers to follow too.
In the first of our new preview series, Sporting Life's Matt Brocklebank is joined by Timeform's Flat Editor David Johnson and Senior Racing Analyst Matt Gardner to run through the opening weekend of the Flat season which comes at Doncaster, headlined by the Lincoln Handicap, before arriving at their best bets on the card.
David Ord is joined by Rory Delargy, Ben Linfoot, Simon Holt and Cornelius Lysaght to talk all things Spring Double, memories, favourite bets and tips for the two races this year.
Our man on the track is joined by Henry De Bromhead, Jack Kennedy, Rachael Blackmore and Timeform's David Cleary after a dramatic Gold Cup day.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Matt Brocklebank, Rory Delargy and Adam Houghton to quickly reflect on day three of Cheltenham before they get stuck into their Gold Cup day selections.
Hear from Rachael Blackmore and Danny Mullins as our man on the track is joined by Timeform's David Cleary to reflect on another dramatic afternoon at Prestbury Park
Ben Linfoot is joined by Matt Brocklebank, Rory Delargy and Adam Houghton to quickly reflect on day two of Cheltenham before they get stuck into their day three selections.
Hear from those making he headlines as Cornelius Lysaght and David Cleary react to another dramatic day at Chetenham
Ben Linfoot is joined by Matt 'Vintage Clouds' Brocklebank, Rory Delargy and Adam Houghton to quickly reflect on day one of Cheltenham before they get stuck into their day two selections.
Cornelius Lysaght is joined by David Clearly to reflect on a wonderful day one of the Cheltenham Festival and Rachael Blackmore and Nicky Henderson reflect on the victories of Honeysuckle and Shishkin.
Rory Delargy, Matt Brocklebank and Timeform's Adam Houghton with their late thoughts and fancies ahead of day one of Cheltenham 2021.
It's nearly here - David Ord is joined by Rory Delargy, Simon Holt, Cornelius Lysaght, Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank to go through the final talking points ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.
Cornelius Lysaght chats with legendary Festival jockey Ruby Walsh about his relationship with two-time Gold Cup winner Kauto Star and the rivalry with awesome stablemate Denman.
Cornelius Lysaght catches up with a Cheltenham Festival legend - Michael Dickinson.
He recounts the remarkable day in 1983 when he saddled a 1,2,3,4,5 in the Gold Cup and talks about other star horses to win at Prestbury Park for him including Badsworth Boy and Rathgorman.
Imperial Aura will lead what Kim Bailey believes is “undoubtedly” his strongest ever team into battle at this year’s Cheltenham Festival.
Twenty-six years on from completing the Champion Hurdle-Cheltenham Gold Cup double with Alderbrook and Master Oats, the Cotswolds trainer is excited about his chances of adding to his tally at the showpiece event of the season.
Sporting Life's star columnist Willie Mullins provides an exclusive tour of his fantastic Closutton yard, talking Fran Berry through his chances at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.
Mullins - leading trainer at the Festival seven times in the last decade and the most successful trainer in the meeting's history with 72 winners - holds outstanding chances in some of the most prestigious races and is looking forward to sending a stellar squad once again.
Oli Bell speaks to Paul Nicholls about the Cheltenham Festival and gets the latest on his team for the 2021 meeting. This episode also includes a fantastic look back at some of Paul Nicholl's favourite Cheltenham Festival memories.
Politologue - Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase
Frodon - WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup
Bravemansgame - Ballymore Novices' Hurdle
Next Destination - Brown Advisory Novices' Chase/National Hunt Chase
Real Steel - Ryanair Chase
Barbados Buck's - Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
Threeunderthrufive - Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
Bob And Co - St James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase
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Cornelius Lysaght, Rory Delargy, Simon Holt and Ed Chamberlin to discuss Cheltenham Legends over the years whether they be horse, trainer, jockey or owner. Some wonderful memories shared and everyone puts a horse apiece into the Sporting Life Hall of Fame.
The Sporting Life Arkle has been a special race for Nicky Henderson over the years.
He talks Ed Chamberlin through some of his great winners of the race and looks ahead to Shishkin's clash with Energumene this time around.
Cornelius Lysaght talks to Henrietta Knight about the great Best Mate, his early career, three Gold Cup wins and much more.
David Ord is joined by Simon Holt, Rory Delargy, Cornelius Lysaght and Ben Linfoot to reflect on their favourite Cheltenham Festival stalwarts from Willie Wumpkins to Big Buck's with plenty more in between.
The Sporting Life team preview racing at Ascot, with the return of Cyrname, plus action at Wincaton and Haydock. Football wise we provide best bets for Liverpool against Everton, Arsenal at home to Manchester City and West Ham v Spurs. Plus details of our 10/1 BTTS ACCA and Infogol European Under/Overs ACCA.
David Ord is joined by Rory Delargy, Ed Chamberlin and Cornelius Lysaght to reflect on some of the great novice chasers - and the stories behind them - over the years.
Cornelius Lysaght is joined by Fran Berry, Simon Holt and Timeform Senior Horse Racing Analyst Phil Turner to reflect on the careers of the mighty Istabraq and Danoli.
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From the the remarkable story of Beau Caprice's Sky Bet Supreme win in 1966 through to this year's races, Rory Delargy, Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght, Ben Linfoot and David Ord talk all things Cheltenham Festival novice hurdles.
Cornelius Lysaght begins our series by talking to David Elsworth and Richard Burridge about Desert Orchid, one of the greatest chasers of all time.
David Ord is joined by Rory Delargy, Ed Chamberlin, Ben Fearnley and Cornelius Lysaght to talk all things Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup.
They take a trip down memory lane and recall their favourite renewals and memories and look ahead to this year's race.
David Ord is joined by Rory Delargy, Ben Linfoot, Ed Chamberlin and Cornelius Lysaght to reflect on previous winners of the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle and look ahead to this year's renewal
The team are back with their weekly dose of best bets for the weekend - this week we talk Grade One action from Ascot this weekend and the Matchbook Betting Exchange Clarence House Chase plus FA Cup tips from our in-form football tipsters.
Ed Chamberlin, Ben Linfoot, Cornelius Lysaght and Rory Delargy join David Ord to share their favourite memories of the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase and look ahead to this year's renewal
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin and Rory Delargy to preview the Unibet Champion Hurdle. There are some big-price horses on the radar, Rory shares his memories of one of the true Champion Hurdle greats and Ed reflects on some of the major news stories. There's a tribute to Prince Khalid Abdullah from Mike Vince too.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and Matt Brocklebank to talk racing and the latest lockdown, the main Cheltenham markets following the festive action and this weekend's best bets.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Rory Delargy, Cornelius Lysaght, Ben Linfoot and Ben Fearnely to answer the following questions:
The King George winner is? Best other bet for Christmas? Ante-post bet for 2021? Moment of 2020?
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Rory Delargy and Cornelius Lysaght to reflect on all the recent action and major news stories.
There's a preview for Ascot on Saturday too featuring a fantastic renewal of the Long Walk Hurdle.
The Weekend Best Bets team discuss the best bets from Racing, boxing, cricket and Football this coming weekend. Including;
- The International meeting at Cheltenham on Saturday
- Cricket's 'The Big Bash'
- The weekend's Premier League action, including the Manchester Derby
- Boxing as Anthony Joshua takes on Kubrat Pulev for the unified heavy weight championship
David Ord is joined by Rory Delargy, Ed Chamberlin and Cornelius Lysaght to reflect on the dramas of last weekend and look ahead to Cheltenham's cracking two-day card this week.
There are strong opinions and plenty of tips, with Rory very sweet on one horse in the feature Caspian Caviar Gold Cup
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and Timeform’s Ben Fearnely to review the recent action and look ahead to the Betfair Tingle Creek and William Hill Becher Chase too.
They discuss the big recent talking points too, such as Hollie Doyle’s nomination for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the issue of cocaine and the reaction from PJA chief executive Paul Struthers to the recent bans.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and Ben Fearnley to look back on last weekend's key action and ahead to the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival at Newbury
Richard Mann and Ben Coley discuss the snooker season so far, with world number one Judd Trump coming in for special praise.
Attention turns to next week’s UK Championship where Ronnie O’Sullivan will bid to win the event for a record eighth time while Ding Junhui will be the defending champion following his brilliant victory 12 months ago.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and Ben Linfoot to reflect on all the recent action and look ahead to the weekend feature races.
There’s views on the controversial subjects of the last seven days inkling ‘that’ Cheltenham photo finish, the mass disqualification at Fontwell and Alex Thorne failing to weigh in after riding his big winner at Taunton.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght, Ben Linfoot and Harry Roberts to look ahead to three wonderful days at Cheltenham this weekend with tips galore.
Top trainer Henry De Bromhead talks Mike Vince through plans for his stable stars in the build-up to Christmas with a raid on England imminent for last year’s Arkle hero.
Matt Brocklebank is joined by Marcus Townend, Mark Milligan and Richard Mann to look ahead to the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland, where 37 European raiders will be looking to cap the year in style in Kentucky.
A strong European challenge from Britain and Ireland is arriving in Keenland ahead of this weekend's Breeders' Cup.
Mike Vince looks ahead and has the latest from some of the trainers who are seeking gold in thoroughbred racing's World Championships.
David Ord catches up with Daryl Jacob live from Wetherby to discuss his rides at the track on Charlie Hall day.
Bringing you the best bets from Racing, Football and boxing this coming weekend.
Join host Dom Newton alongside Ben Linfoot, Harry Roberts on racing, Joe Townsend on football and Chris Oliver on boxing as we share our best bets for the weekend's sporting action.
David Ord is joined by Cornelius Lysaght, Ed Chamberlin and Fran Berry as they reflect on their favourite National Hunt horses over the years. Join them on a journey from Arkle to Ghofar.
Our team preview the weekend's action and provide their best bets for this week's racing at Doncaster and Cheltenham as we bring a close to the flat season and we delve into the weekend's Premier League action.
Mike Vince chats to Patrick Mullins and Gordon Elliott about their hopes for the jumps season, the Irish trainers' battle and upcoming entries.
David Ord, Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and David Johson hand out their gongs for horse, trainer, jockey, race and moment of the year as the turf Flat season draws towards a close.
Our team preview the weekend's action and provide their best bets for Champions Day at Ascot and the return of Premier League football, including tips for Everton v Liverpool, Arsenal v Manchester City and Sunday's Midlands' derby between Leicester and Aston Vila. Plus tips for Saturday's IPL matches.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and David Johnson to preview QIPCO British Champions Day.
They make their cases for or against the four short-priced favourites on the card and have their best bets - including a 20/1 fancy in the Balmoral
The team are back to preview the weekend's sporting action, including racing from Newmarket and Nations League action in the football.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and David Johnston to look ahead to Future Champions Weekend at Newmarket, back on the drama on and off the track at ParisLongchamp and react to big news from Cheltenham and Tattersalls.
The team are back to preview the weekend's sporting action, including Arc weekend, The Sun Chariot and some Premier League action.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and David Johnson to look ahead to a potentially historic Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday.
The team are back to preview the weekend's sporting action, including some quality racing from Newmarket and Premier League action.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, David Johnson and Ben Linfoot to discuss the repercussions of the decision to postpone the return of crowds to the racecourse, look ahead to the weekend feature action and back on some of the horses that have made 2020 the year of the longshot.
The team are back to preview the weekend's sporting action, including the big betting race of the weekend; the 25-runner Ayr Gold Cup and group action at Newbury headlined by the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes.
For more tips across racing, football, the US Open and UFC this weekend then visit www.sportinglife.com
Fran Berry joins David Ord, Cornelius Lysaght, Ben Linfoot and David Johnson to pay tribute to his friend and former weighing room colleague Pat Smullen while the panel also review the recent key action in England, Ireland and France and ask if Stradivarius is the one remaining bet in the Arc?
David Ord is joined by Cornelius Lysaght, David Johnston and Ben Linfoot to look back on Enable, Persian King and Dream Of Dreams and ahead to a wonderful weekend of racing.
Cornelius Lysaght was at Kempton to see Enable’s likely final race in the UK as she sauntered to an easy success in the September Stakes. All roads now lead to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe – get Cornelius’ reaction live from the track as he joins Ben Linfoot to discuss the latest chapter in the story of the wonder mare.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Cornelius Lysaght, Ed Chamberlin and David Johnson to discuss a range of racing issues and Saturday's G1 Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Cornelius Lysaght, David Johnson and Matt Brocklebank to discuss the latest racing topics from Mohaather to Cieren Fallon to the Arc picture and this weekend’s action.
All eyes are on Saturday's Sky Bet Ebor at York and Sunday's Champions League Final, and we provide our best bets for both i. our latest podcast. For more tips across racing, football, boxing and UFC this weekend then visit www.sportinglife.com
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and David Johnson to preview the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival.
The quartet off their best bets for the four days and there's a Nandos on the line as two go head-to-head in the Lonsdale Cup.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, David Johnson and Cornelius Lysaght to reflect on all the major news stories of the last seven days, look ahead to the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival and back on their favourite memories at the Knavesmire.
The team are back to preview the weekend's sunny sporting action, including racing at Haydock and Ascot. The Champions League last 16 ties conclude and we provide our best bets for all. Check out more tips right now at sportinglife.com
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and David Johnson to reflect on the action from the Qatar Goodwood Festival and talk through the big news stories such as the new ITV Racing deal, fixture list publication and much more.
Racing, football and snooker are the centre of attention for this weekend's best bets podcast. Matt Brocklebank and Ben Linfoot preview the final day of the Goodwood Festival with all eyes on the Stewards Cup. Tom Carnduff looks ahead to the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea and Richard Mann outlines his outright tips for snooker's World Championship, along with his best bet for Saturday's matches.
Ben Coley, Richard Mann and Chris Hammer preview the World Snooker Championship, as Judd Trump bids to defy the ‘Crucible Curse’ and Ronnie O’Sullivan looks for a sixth world title.
Trump and the Crucible curse
Ronnie and his crowd concerns
A first-round thriller with Thepchaiya
Best bets and special selections
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and Simon Holt to preview the Qatar Goodwood Festival - including a fantastic renewal of the Sussex Stakes.
They also reflect on Enable's historic win in the King George at Ascot on Saturday and look ahead to the return of crowds at Goodwood on Saturday and the careful line sport is having to tread at the moment.
The International Stakes and King George take the focus in our racing best bets for Saturday, while we preview Sunday's conclusion of the Premier League with tips for every match and our predictions of which clubs will be relegated and which will clinch those European spots. Remember to check out more best bets for golf, UFC, darts and greyhounds at sportinglife.com now.
David Ord is joined by Cornelius Lysaght, David Johnson and Ben Linfoot to look ahead to Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, as well as the Sky Bet York Stakes. They take a wander down memory lane for their favourite Ascot memories and address other issues such as the prize-money row and a lack of fixtures from September onwards.
England Lion and Hampshire batsman Sam Northeast joins Oli Bell to discuss Ben Stokes’ brilliance, the two Dom’s (Sibley and Bess), England squad depth, the return of Stuart Broad, England’s approach to the third test...and Rich Mann's cricket career!
Potential line ups
What do the West Indies do from here?
Ben Coley is host as our team convene to reveal their best weekend bets. Matt Brocklebank covers York, Chris Hammer is all over the darts, and Tom Carnduff is your man for EFL and FA Cup football.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and Ben Linfoot to reflect on the recent action and news stories and take a division-by-division look at the season so far - and make predictions over who will emerge as the star of 2020.
England Lion and Hampshire batsman Sam Northeast joins Oli Bell and Richard Mann to preview the Second Test after England slumped to defeat against the West Indies in Southampton. the trio discuss the fallout from the West Indies' impressive showing at the Ageas Bowl last week and ask whether England can bounce back quickly.
The Sporting Life team share their best bets for another action packed weekend, revealing their thinking behind each of their selections. Matt Brocklebank and Ben Linfoot preview the July Cup, while providing further tips elsewhere at Newmarket and Ascot. Tom Carnduff shares two selections from Saturday's Premier League contests, plus recommended bets for Derby v Brentford in a crunch Sky Bet Championship clash.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and David Johnson to reflect on a dramatic weekend of action at Epsom and Sandown and look ahead to the Newmarket July Festival.
Oli Bell, England Lion and Hampshire's Sam Northeast and our cricket expert Richard Mann preview the three-match Test series between England and the West Indies as international cricket returns after lockdown.
Gareth Jones is joined by Matt Brocklebank, Ben Linfoot and George Pitts as the team preview and share their tips for the Epsom Derby, Coral-Eclipse and the weekend's Premier League and Championship football.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and David Johnson to look ahead to a mouthwatering weekend of action. They preview the Investec Derby and Oaks, plus the Coral-Eclipse, as the likes of English King, Kameko, Love, Frankly Darling, Enable and Ghaiyyath take centre stage.
After a lockdown break, our Weekend Best Bets podcast is back as Matt Brocklebank, Tom Carnduff and Gareth Jones preview Saturday's racing and football action, along with UFC's latest Las Vegas fight night.
David Ord is joined by Cornelius Lysaght, Ed Chamberlin and Matt Brocklebank to discuss the big news stories of the week and provide their heroes and heroines from Royal Ascot.
Commentator Simon Holt, Racing TV's Mark Howard and Timeform's David Johnson review the key talking points from Royal Ascot and what we can learn from it to shape the rest of the flat season
Cornelius Lysaght, Oli Bell and Michael Shinners join Dave Ord to round-up an incredible final day of Royal Ascot as Frankie Dettori reminded us all why he remains the king of Ascot.
Former jockey Fran Berry and Sky Bet's Michael Shinners join Dave Ord to look ahead to what is sure to be a wonderful Royal Ascot Saturday with market movers, the latest Going and news, plus best bets for the day ahead
Cornelius Lysaght, Ed Chamberlin and Michael Shinners join Dave Ord to review Friday's Royal Ascot as Golden Horde and The Lir Jet star.
David Ord, Michael Shinners, Fran Berry and Matt Brocklebank with the market movers and best bets for Friday's Royal Ascot action.
Cornelius Lysaght and Oli Bell join Ben Coley and Michael Shinners to review Thursday's Royal Ascot as Stradivarius wowed us all again.
Fran Berry, Ben Linfoot and Michael Shinners join Matt Brocklebank in previewing day three of Royal Ascot, with a Going update, market movers and best bets
Cornelius Lysaght and Ed Chamberlin join Dave Ord and Michael Shinners to reflect on day two of Royal Ascot with a winner for The Queen and triumph for Lord North. Plus tips for Thursday's racecard
The Sporting Life team preview Royal Ascot Wednesday and have the latest news from the tracking, including a Going update, market movers and our day's free best bets.
Cornelius Lysaght, Oli Bell and Michael Shinners join Dave Ord to reflect on day one of Royal Ascot, including Jim Crowley's treble, and celebrating Battaash's wonderful victory.
Day one of Royal Ascot and Dave Ord, Ben Linfoot, Fran Berry and Michael Shinners have the latest news on the going, market movers and our Tuesday best bets.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Michael Shinners and Timeform Flat Editor David Johnson to preview the first three days of Royal Ascot.
They talk through the Group One features while there’s fascinating insight into the juvenile races of the meeting from one member of the panel.
David Ord and Ben Linfoot are joined by Ed Chamberlin and Cornelius Lysaght to review the QIPCO Guineas Festival at Newmarket.
Check out their views on Kameko, Love, Pinatubo, Ghaiyyath, Anthony Van Dyck and Stradivarius..
There’s a tribute to David Probert’s landmark 1000th winner this week, news of a 33/1 fancy for the Investec Derby and much more.
David Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin, Cornelius Lysaght and Ben Linfoot to reflect on the resumption of racing and preview a mouthwatering weekend of action featuring the QIPCO 1000 and 2000 Guineas.
David Ord is joined by Cornelius Lysaght, Ed Chamberlin and Simon Holt for our latest weekly racing podcast.
Topics discussed this week include the potential resumption of action on Monday, changes to the Royal Ascot schedule, the latest situation around the ITV contract plus favourite Guineas winners and commentaries.
David Ord and Ben Linfoot are joined by Ed Chamberlin and Cornelius Lysaght as the countdown to a potential racing resumption on June 1st continues. How likely is it we’ll be racing then? What are the obstacles that remain? Should Royal Ascot have been moved back as part of the initial fixture list?
All of that and more are discussed while there are horses to follow for the summer ahead and more new words and phrases that have come to the forefront during Lockdown.
David Ord and Ben Linfoot are joined by Ed Chamberlin and Cornelius Lysaght to talk about the new date for the possible resumption of racing. Could and should the authorities have done more to try and start earlier? What now for the likes of the Derby and Royal Ascot? There are horses to follow too including an unraced son of Kingman who is starting to excite some in the Sir Michael Stoute team.
The focus has been on Ireland this week and Fran Berry joins the team to discuss all things lockdown including the big question of when will racing return?
The team nominate the Irish horses their most looking forward to seeing back in action in 2020, while they also try and pin down Aidan O’Brien’s five greatest horses – which is hardly than it first seems!
Gareth Jones, Tom Carnduff and George Pitts are back to debate who will be the next Newcastle manager if their proposed take over goes through. Will Steve Bruce remain or will Rafa Benitez, Mauricio Pochettino or another big name come into St James' Park - we look at the latest odds and who would best fit the Magpies.
We recommend the best football documentaries for you to watch in lockdown, with a few non football ones thrown in for good measure. And we select our Premier League best back four of the season so far, with Liverpool and Leicester players starting. Plus a look ahead to the transfer window and the Championship players that could move to the top-flight soon.
Gareth Jones, Tom Carnduff and George Pitts return to discuss the latest new in the world of football lockdown, firstly debating if and how the season should be restarted with a lot of different options proposed. We get our teeth into the thorny argument of players taking a wage cut as we speak with Sports Lawyer Richard Crammer. Then we get back into matters on the pitch analysing and predicting which three sides will eventually be relegated and plough the stats to discover who the best Premier League keeper really is - you might be surprised!
Simon Holt joins David Ord and Matt Brocklebank to reflect on their favourite Grand National memories, horses and bets.
Simon recalls dramatic days he enjoyed, if that’s the word, in the commentary box and they all provide a selection they would have backed in this year’s race – and therefore their tip for Saturday’s virtual version.
Relive the fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival 2020 with our quick fire podcast.
We hear from Paul Townend and Willie Mullins after another dramatic day of racing and spectacular wins as racing editor David Ord rounds up the key action and results from Friday.
Relive day three of the Cheltenham Festival with our quick fire podcast.
We hear from Gordon Elliott, Willie Mullins and Rebecca Curtis and enjoy Lisnagar Oscar's shock win as racing editor David Ord rounds up the key action and results from Thursday.
Our free best bets for every race on Friday at the Cheltenham Festival, including Ben Linfoot's Value Bet.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith sit down to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football...
Relive day two of the Cheltenham Festival with our quick fire podcast. We hear from Gordon Elliott, Barry Geraghty and Paul Nicholls and enjoy Champs dramatic victory as racing editor David Ord rounds-up the key action and results from Wednesday's action.
Our free best bets for every race on Thursday at the Cheltenham Festival, including Ben Linfoot's Value Bet
We provide our free best bets for Wednesday's racing at the Cheltenham Festival, including Ben Linfoot's Value Bet
Get the full lowdown and reaction from day one of the Cheltenham Festival with our quick fire wrap. Racing editor David Ord relives the action as we hear from Nico De Boinville, Aidan Coleman and Barry Geraghty, plus commentary of the key race finishes.
The 2020 Cheltenham Festival is FINALLY upon us and our latest series of daily podcasts kicks off with a no-nonsene look at the best bets on Tuesday.
Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank spin through the quality card and nominate their selections for each of the seven races, including a 40/1 outsider in the Ultima Handicap Chase.
In the fourth and final episode of a four-part, daily series of podcast shorts previewing the Cheltenham Festival, host Oli Bell, Sporting Life racing expert Matt Brocklebank and form analyst Mark Howard are joined by leading jockey Daryl Jacob.
The team bring you behind-the-scenes insight ahead of the Festival and preview day two, which of course features the prestigious Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup.
In the third episode of a four-part, daily series of podcast shorts previewing the Cheltenham Festival, host Oli Bell, Sporting Life racing expert Matt Brocklebank and form analyst Mark Howard are joined by leading trainer Warren Greatrex.
The team bring you behind-the-scenes insight ahead of the Festival and preview day three, which features the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle and Ryanair Chase.
Ben Coley is joined by Matt Brocklebank and Ben Linfoot to preview the Cheltenham Festival and weekend racing at Ayr and Wolverhampton
Tom Carnduff tips up the Sky Bet EFL Saturday action and a fascinating Sunday in the Premier League
And We have our best bets for the latest round of rugby's Six Nations
In the second episode of a four-part, daily series of podcast shorts previewing the Cheltenham Festival, host Oli Bell, Sporting Life racing expert Matt Brocklebank and form analyst Mark Howard are joined by leading jockey Daryl Jacob.
The team bring you behind-the-scenes insight ahead of the Festival and preview day two, which features the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase.
Host Joe Townsend, football journalists George Pitts and Tom Carnduff, and Sky Bet’s Dale Tempest are back for the latest episode.
They discuss the FA Cup last 16 and the incident which saw Tottenham's Eric Dier confront a fan in the stands after their exit to Norwich.
What has happened to Liverpool after three defeats in their last four games? Despite the Reds' Premier League dominance are Manchester City now on track for a better all-round season?
And of course the team bring you all of the best tips for the weekend’s Premier League action – with the Manchester derby at Old Trafford the standout game.
In the first episode of a four-part, daily series of podcast shorts previewing the Cheltenham Festival, host Oli Bell, Sporting Life racing expert Matt Brocklebank and form analyst Mark Howard are joined by leading trainer Warren Greatrex.
The team bring you behind-the-scenes insight ahead of the Festival and preview day one, which features the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and Unibet Champion Hurdle.
We look ahead to the second big major of the season – the UK Open – in our latest Sporting Life Darts podcast with Ben Coley, darts expert Chris Hammer and major winner, commentator and pundit Paul Nicholson. We look at what makes the ‘FA Cup of Darts’ so special, why it's such a lottery and who might lift the trophy this year. Paul also reflects on his own memorable moments including the time he waved Phil Taylor off stage following a famous victory!
Running Order
1 min: What makes the UK Open special?
3 mins: Why is it so wide open and can anyone win it?
6 mins: Multi board experiences for a player
12 mins: Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock
14 mins: Rivalries with Phil Taylor and Gary Anderson, crowd abuse and gamesmanship
17 mins: Dealing with crowd abuse
20 mins: Gamesmanship
24 mins: Beast from the East
27 mins: Outsiders to watch and qualities needed to win
36 mins: This week's Premier League picks
Sporting Life's latest Weekend Best Bets podcast focuses on racing and football. We preview the latest action from Newbury and Doncaster with our racing team picking out their selections to back.
In football, there's a focus on the Carabao Cup final between Aston Villa and Manchester City while also looking at the Premier League and Sky Bet EFL.
Oli Bell sits down with the champion trainer for an in-depth discussion ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.
He reflects on his champions of the past including Kauto Star, Denman, Big Buck’s and Master Minded and looks ahead to his team for 2020.
It’s headed by Clan Des Obeaux, a horse his trainer feels is a huge player in the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup.
In the latest episode host Joe Townsend and racing experts Matt Brocklebank and Ben Coley are joined from Ireland by Sporting Life racing correspondent Ben Linfoot, fresh from a visit to Gordon Elliott’s Cullentra House Stables.
They get the inside track from Scoop's behind-the-scenes visit, and hear how Gordon’s feeling with Cheltenham closing in.
The major news of the week is rounded up, including the Cheltenham weights, the retirement of a two-time Grand National-winning jockey and the return of Richard Johnson just five weeks after breaking his arm.
And of course the team look ahead to the weekend, with some great racing at Newbury and Doncaster.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football...
Host Joe Townsend, football journalists George Pitts and Tom Carnduff, and Sky Bet’s Dale Tempest are back for the latest episode.
They discuss the opening legs of the Champions League last-16 ties and also preview the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Wembley.
As usual they have all the best tips for the weekend’s Premier League action – with the unlikely derby, Brighton against Crystal Palace, and two huge games in the race for European qualification as Everton host Manchester United and Wolves go to Tottenham getting the focus.
Sporting Life's latest Weekend Best Bets podcast focuses on racing, football and boxing. We feature racing at Kempton, including the Sky Bet Dovecote Novices Hurdle. We have a full preview and tips for the huge heavyweight title fight - Wilder v Fury 2. In the Premier League we tip up Leicester at home to Manchester City; Chelsea v Spurs and Sunday's clash between Arsenal and Everton
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football...
Host Joe Townsend, Sporting Life football editor Paul Higham and football journalists George Pitts and Tom Carnduff discuss Manchester City's European ban, the return of the Champions League and Arsene Wenger's plans for the offside rule.
As ever they also preview the Premier League weekend with all the best tips as it returns with a full round of matches following the winter break.
Chelsea v Tottenham, Everton v Arsenal and Leicester v Manchester City are standout games that get most of the focus.
It's stable tour season on the road to the Cheltenham Festival and the team share their thoughts on some of the major news lines emerging over the past week after visits to the yards of both Nicky Henderson and Gordon Elliott.
Sky Bet's Michael Shinners joins Ben Linfoot, Matt Brocklebank and host Joe Townsend to look back on the recent happenings in the world of racing, with an eye firmly fixed on the 2020 Cheltenham Festival in three weeks' time.
Shinners reflects on a trip to Seven Barrows where the likes of Shishkin, Santini and Altior really caught the eye, while the quartet also preview some of the weekend's key races including the Betway Handicap Chase and the Sky Bet Dovecote Novices' Hurdle at Kempton.
The Premier League winter break is over! We reflect on one round of fixtures that has been split over two gameweeks.
The team also discuss the top performers and look ahead to Manchester City's clash with West Ham.
The Sporting Life team provide their best bets for the weekend's horse racing and Premier League and EFL football.
Host Joe Townsend, Dale Tempest, George Pitts and Paul Higham discuss Bournemouth's complaints about referee Jon Moss' alleged "sarcastic comments", just how far Chris Wilder can take Sheffield United and whether he's getting the credit he deserves, and of course there are all of the best tips for this weekend's six Premier League games.
Ed Chamberlin, David Ord and Richard Mann join host Joe Townsend for our latest Racing Podcast with plenty of talk - still - about Tiger Roll, the weights for the Randox Health Grand National and potential ante-post bets.
They reflect too on Super Saturday at Newbury and the victories of Altior and Native River - plus why the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase is shaping up to be the race of the Cheltenham Festival.
Then - Storm Dennis permitting - we take a look at the weekend's feature action from Ascot, Haydock and Wincanton where a former National hero looks to have his final prep race before heading to Aintree in an attempt to regain the crown.
Our Weekend Best Bets podcast returns to cover racing, football, cricket, rugby union, and golf.
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Ed Chamberlin joins host Joe Townsend, Sporting Life racing editor David Ord and racing expert Matt Brocklebank to reflect on the action at last week’s Dublin Racing Festival and ahead to Super Saturday at Newbury.
Where are we now with the Unibet Champion Hurdle and Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup, how good is Rachael Blackmore and who steps in for the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup ride on Delta Work?
Then there’s Altior, Native River and the small matter of a maximum field Betfair Hurdle to preview before Ed heads to celebrate his birthday with a small but select party.
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There’s no winter break for our football team, who talk you through all of the latest talking points in the Premier League, including the aforementioned mid-season rest, which hasn’t gone done well in all quarters.
Joe Townsend also talks to Sporting Life football journalist George Pitts, Sky Bet's Dale Tempest and Sporting Life football editor Paul Higham about the future of the FA Cup, and replays in particular, after Premier League teams again criticised that cup competition for adding to their fixture congestion.
There are still four Premier League games going ahead this week, and our team dissect each one of them and their talking points, the wider issues around the game and give you their predictions and betting tips.
There’s no winter break for our football team, who talk you through all of the latest talking points in the Premier League, including the aforementioned mid-season rest, which hasn’t gone done well in all quarters.
Joe Townsend also talks to Sporting Life football journalist George Pitts, Sky Bet's Dale Tempest and Sporting Life football editor Paul Higham about the future of the FA Cup, and replays in particular, after Premier League teams again criticised that cup competition for adding to their fixture congestion.
There are still four Premier League games going ahead this week, and our team dissect each one of them and their talking points, the wider issues around the game and give you their predictions and betting tips.
Ed Chamberlin joins host Joe Townsend, Sporting Life racing editor David Ord and racing expert Matt Brocklebank to reflect on the action at last week’s Dublin Racing Festival and ahead to Super Saturday at Newbury.
Where are we now with the Unibet Champion Hurdle and Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup, how good is Rachael Blackmore and who steps in for the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup ride on Delta Work?
Then there’s Altior, Native River and the small matter of a maximum field Betfair Hurdle to preview before Ed heads to celebrate his birthday with a small but select party.
Player and pundit Paul Nicholson is our star guest on the opening darts podcast of 2020 as he looks ahead to the new Premier League season with our tipster Chris Hammer and host Ben Coley. As well as running through every player and fixture for Thursday night’s action in Aberdeen, Paul also discusses his experience of Q School and shares his thoughts on the latest hot topics in darts including changing equipment and losing weight!
0-5mins : Peter Wright incredible start to 2020 including the Masters and importance of a good start to the year
5mins –10mins Paul’s Qualification School reflections and his potential idea for reform
10mins-15mins : Michael van Gerwen and the struggles of changing darts
15mins-19 mins : Peter Wright and whether his tinkering can now end
20mins – 24mins : Gerwyn Price
24mins- 27mins: Gary Anderson
27mins – 31mins: Rob Cross and issues of losing weight
31mins- 34mins: Players knowledge of the statistical and tactical side of the game
35 mins – 39 mins: Nathan Aspinall
39mins – 44mins: Glen Durrant
44mins-48mins : Daryl Gurney
48mins-51mins : Premier League ‘Challengers’
51mins-61 mins : Night one preview: Smith v Durrant, Anderson v Gurney, MVG v Wright, Aspinall v Henderson, Price v Cross
62mins till the end: Night one trebles
Host David Ord is joined by Matt Brocklebank, Paul Higham and Chris Hammer to preview a wonderful weekend of sport.
They take a look at the weekend action in the Premier League including Manchester City’s trip to Tottenham on Sunday. The best bet though is at Old Trafford on Saturday – and spoiler alert – isn’t the home side.
They preview the feature action on both sides of the Irish Sea as the Dublin Racing Festival Betway Scilly Isles Novices' Chase take centre stage while we have selections for the Guinness Six Nations, PDC Masters and Super Bowl LIV
The Sporting Life trio of Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith sit down to talk all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
We review how the loading up of Liverpool players has gone over the past two games as well as looking ahead to the next round of fixtures.
There's new players welcomed into the Premier League so we dissect the price tags and assess if any have caught our eye.
All that and much more.
The National Hunt season came alive last weekend at Cheltenham Trials Day and it gets even better this weekend with a stellar line-up anticipated for the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown.
Ed Chamberlin joins Sporting Life’s Ben Linfoot and host Joe Townsend to look ahead to races like the Irish Gold Cup, Irish Champion Hurdle and Dublin Chase with superstars like Kemboy, Presenting Percy, A Plus Tard, Chacun Por Soi and Honeysuckle in action.
The team also reflect on the key points from trials day, including Paisley Park and Santini, and also discuss Tiger Roll’s likely Grand National handicap rating and Jonjo O’Neill Jr’s spare ride on Native River in the upcoming Denman Chase at Newbury.
Joe Townsend is joined by Sporting Life football editor Paul Higham, football journalist Tom Carnduff and Sky Bet's Dale Tempest for the latest episode of the Sporting Life Premier League Weekly Podcast.
The panel preview the best of the weekend's Premier League action, discuss Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's controversial plans for their FA Cup replay with Shrewsbury and look at the deals that have been done, might get done, and need to be done before the transfer window closes.
Join Paul Higham, Jacob Barnor, Ross Williams and Matthew Temple-Marsh as we preview Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.
We make our big game predictions for the NFL showpiece in Miami, pick out who we think will win the Super Bowl MVP award and examine just how the big game will be won and lost.
Will it be the San Francisco 49ers defence or the Kansas City Chiefs attack that wins the day? Is Patrick Mahomes an unstoppable force and is Jimmy Garoppolo being wrongly overlooked?
With top stats, facts, tactics and tips we've got every angle of Super Bowl 54 covered along with our best bets for the 49ers v the Chiefs.
We talk racing and football in our latest Best Bets Podcast, as we provide our free tips.
The racing team preview Trails Day at Cheltenham and Sky Bet Chase day at Doncaster, and the football teams select their tips for an intriguing day of FA Cup fourth round action.
Join Paul Higham, Ross Williams and Matthew Temple-Marsh as we run through the main talking points from the NFL season and review all the best and worst of the campaign.
We take a quick look at the Super Bowl match-up but also look back at who have been the top stars from the season and who have been the biggest disappointments.
We’ll get the latest news from around the NFL with Sky Sports News’ Richard Graves as he prepares to fly out to Miami, including Eli manning’s retirement and the new Las Vegas Raiders.
Finally we have a quick take on the Super Bowl before out big preview drops next week.
Joe Townsend is joined by Dale Tempest, Paul Higham and Tom Carnduff to discuss the Premier League week, focusing on the sorry situation at Manchester United in particular.
Our team talk through all the problems at Old Trafford and try to work out if it’s all Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s fault or if the problems run deeper. There’s also the question of just how much time and money it will take to get them back to the top.
We also discuss the rest of the midweek action including welcome wins for Bournemouth and Aston Villa as the relegation battle takes yet more twists and turns.
There’s also the small matter of the FA Cup coming up – are any of the big boys likely to be the subject of classic cup shocks? Our team make their picks.
The team of Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith sit down to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
We're approaching the end of a double gameweek but points haven't be flowing. We take a look at the top performers and what changes can be made as the Premier League takes a break for the FA Cup.
There's also a week of the transfer window left so we discuss those potential moves that could happen. There's also information on Bruno Fernandes with the Sporting midfielder linked with Manchester United.
Alongside all that, there's the transfer stats for all the top players alongside other exclusive information about the game.
It’s Trials Day at Cheltenham on Saturday as the countdown to the 2020 Festival really goes through the gears.
Ed Chamberlin joins Ben Linfoot, Matt Brocklebank and host Joe Townsend to look ahead to the key races at Prestbury Park, as well as the valuable Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster.
The team also reflect on some of the major news from the racing week, including a broken arm for champion jockey Richard Johnson and a controversial weight rise for a Dan Skelton-trained chaser.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back for a half-time report during what has been a very low-scoring Gameweek 24.
The team dissect where it went wrong over the week but there's no time to dwell on it too much! We preview the second round of fixtures in this double Gameweek.
We also talk transfers and look at who could come in now a couple of big hitters have been confirmed as out with long-term injuries.
On the topic of transfers, we get those in the know to tell us the prices of some of those who could move to the Premier League this month - including Edinson Cavani...
The Sporting Life team provide their best bets for the weekend's racing, football and golf action - all for FREE.
Our racing lads preview Ascot and Haydock, with tips for Lingfield also. The games involving Spurs, Watford, Arsenal and Sheffield United take our focus for our Premier League tips.
And Ben Coley looks ahead to the third and fourth rounds of the HSBC Championship, with a wide open field emerging.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back in their (slightly later than usual) Thursday slot to chat all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
We've welcomed some new signings! Yay! The prices of those new players are discussed as we look if any are worth bringing into the team.
The team also have some other transfer stats so that you now where you stand in comparison to other players.
Of course, there is the usual weekend preview where we also look at captaincy options and potential switches to our sides.
Ed Chamberlin joins David Ord and Matt Brocklebank for this week’s Sporting Life Racing Podcast.
The trio preview the weekend’s key action and look at all the major Cheltenham talking points while Ed reflects on Nick Rust’s decision to step down as Chief Executive of the BHA and prolonged talks over a new terrestrial TV deal.
There’s a 50/1 fancy for the Unibet Champion Hurdle, horses for your My Stable tracker and much more.
Paul Higham, George Pitts and Dale Tempest preview the huge Liverpool v Man Utd showdown at Anfield on Sunday. Weighing up if United can somehow get anything from the game against their fierce rivals, and runaway Premier League leaders.
We’re joined by sports journalist and friend of the show Tom McDermott who takes us behind the scenes at Old Trafford with some interesting developments on the long-term futures of both Paul Pogba and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Tom would also bite your hand off for a point at Anfield!
Our team also take you through the big games on Saturday with our predictions and best bets for the game – including jumping aboard Dale’s Watford train and an interesting selection of draws! Find out what games we fancy by having a listen now.
We’re down to the final four in the NFL play-offs with the two Championship games taking place on Sunday, but who will make it to the Super Bowl in Miami?
Paul Higham is joined by Sky Bet’s Jacob Blangsted-Barnor & Ross Williams and we hear from Sky Sports News’ Richard Graves to dissect the AFC title clash between the Titans and Chiefs – can Tennessee upset the odds yet again?
We’ll also pick out the key pointers for the NFC showdown between Green Bay and San Francisco – plus there’s our all-important picks for these games and the overall winner of the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back after the hectic Christmas period to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
Potential transfers, captaincy options and much more are looked at as we prepare for the latest gameweek - providing you with all the stats that you need to know.
Alongside that, Ultimate XI is back so we talk through some of the players to consider.
The Sporting Life team preview the weekend's action, providing best bets for racing at Kempton and Warwick, and tips for Premier League and Sky Bet Championship football
We kick-off our NFL play-off podcasts with Paul Higham and Sky Bet’s Jacob Barnor setting the scene for what should be another incredible weekend of NFL action.
We talk about Jacob’s record-breaking trip around America to visit every NFL stadium in the quickest time ever, and get his selections for the best stadium, fans, team and the all-important tailgating.
Sky Sports News’ NFL man Richard Graves joins us to talk over the big news in the NFL, namely the future of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and the head coaching role at the Dallas Cowboys.
We conclude with a look at the divisional round game-by-game previews and pick out our predictions and top tips for the four huge games coming up as we get ever closer to the Super Bowl.
Richard Mann and Ben Coley sit down to discuss the second Triple Crown event of the snooker season, the Dafabet Masters, which gets under way at Alexandra Palace on Sunday.
Ronnie’s O’Sullivan’s decision to skip the event comes under microscope, as do the names who could benefit from the absence of the most successful player in Masters history.
The duo discuss each of the first-round matches in detail whilst dissecting the draw and trying to plot a path to the latter stages for the likes of Judd Trump and Neil Robertson.
Welcome to another Premier League weekly, we’ve got plenty to talk about again as we discuss who are the big winners & losers from a weekend of FA Cup action, we look ahead to another round of fixtures and we’ll hear from Frank Lampard on his transfer plans as part of our latest Transfer Talk section.
The first Sporting Life Weekend Best Bets podcast of 2020 focuses on racing at Sandown and Naas on Saturday and Sunday respectively and the FA Cup third round. Get the best free tips across racing and football with our Best Bets podcast
Tom Carnduff and Billy Lumsden sit down to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football ahead of New Year's Day.
We discuss the usual captains and transfers. With a little reveal of when the next overhaul period will be...
In our latest racing podcast, Mark Howard joins Matt Brocklebank to reflect on the key Christmas action, while Warren Greatrex is on the line ahead of Emiton’s return at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day.
Tom Carnduff, Paul Higham and Sky Bet's Dale Tempest sit down to discuss all things Premier League in the latest episode.
It's a VAR-free zone! Not one mention! Instead, we look ahead to the transfer window with January just days away.
Should Liverpool do any business? Will Manchester City go for a defender? Are Leicester hoping for a quiet month?
In the race for the top-four, Chelsea's transfer ban has been lifted meaning it could be a busy window for them, while Manchester United are still on the hunt for additions so we look at the names that have been linked.
What about Gareth Bale? Will he return to the Premier League? Is this the window where Wilfried Zaha moves from Crystal Palace?
We discuss all that and much more.
Tom Carnduff and Billy Lumsden sit down to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football at half-time of Gameweek 20.
Plenty of games on Boxing Day so we preview where the points can be won and who could be your captain.
It's time for a look back at the calendar year! Tom Carnduff, Paul Higham, George Pitts and Dale Tempest sit down to hand out their yearly awards.
We give out awards for the following:
Team of the year
Player of the year
Manager of the year
Moment of the year
The team also give their one prediction for what will happen involving the Premier League in 2020...
*Please note: Due to minor technical issues, this podcast ends slightly earlier than intended.
The Sporting Life team are back to cover their best bets across racing and football in the final weekend before Christmas.
Alex and Ben reconvene to look back on 2019, handing out Not Another Golf Award(s), before chatting with guest Meghan MacLaren.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back in their usual Thursday spot to discuss the start of the festive period on Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
As ever, we discuss the top performers from the previous week and outline some of the in-form players to consider for the future.
Wondering how many transfers the top players have? We let you know the statistics if you're panicking about remaining transfers as the season progresses.
We also have a bit of an exclusive as we reveal the price of playmaker Takumi Minamino, who joins Liverpool in January following the completion of his transfer from Red Bull Salzburg.
There is also the weekend preview, as we discuss captaincy options and players to consider on both Saturday and Sunday.
All that and much more!
Tom Carnduff, Paul Higham and Billy Lumsden sit down to all things Premier League, with a big helping of European football too.
The Champions League and Europa League draws were made on Monday and we look at the fixtures involving the English and Scottish sides.
Mikel Arteta looks to be on his way back to Arsenal, this time as manager. We ask if he is the right man for the job.
Liverpool are also in action in the Club World Cup. Is this tournament a good or bad thing? There's an argument to be made on both sides.
All that and much more...
The Sporting Life team preview the weekend's sporting action covering racing and football with free tips for Doncaster, Newcastle, Cheltenham and the Premier League.
Host Dom Newton-Collinge is joined by Chris Hammer and Ben Coley to reflect on the sporting year, with a particular focus on Sunday’s six Sports Personality contenders.
David Ord and Ben Linfoot are joined by Mike Vince in this week’s podcast as they discuss all things Sandown, including the void race, Aintree and look ahead to this weekend’s meeting at Cheltenham.
Daryl Jacob also joins us to discuss his spell on the sidelines and the highs and lows of the last week.
We're going a day earlier this week as Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith sit down to talk all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
As ever, we look at the top performers from the week and there is one eye-catching result - with Billy's pre-assist proving heroic for Goole in their draw on Tuesday night.
There was controversy surrounding the Man of the Match selection at Arsenal so we ask someone high up to come on an explain what happened, but did they accept our invitation?
We also look at the weekend action and discuss who to pick as captains for the upcoming games. Alongside that, there is all the usual transfer talk.
All that and much more!
The World Darts Championship gets under way this week and our tipster Chris Hammer talks you through the draw with Ben Coley while we have interviews with Nathan Aspinall and Glenn Durrant as well as the expert thoughts of former major winner and pundit Paul Nicholson.
Sporting Life Darts Podcast running order
0 - 7mins: Scene setter for the World Championship and whether Gerwyn Price's rivalry with Michael van Gerwen is here to stay for the long term.
7-11 mins: Paul Nicholson on Gerwyn Price and what it's like being the pantomime villain on the big stage
12-15 mins: Quarter one preview (including MVG, James Wade, Ian White & Stephen Bunting)
15-18 mins: Paul Nicholson on how you can spot the dark horses
18-21 mins: Quarter two preview (including Gary Anderson, Nathan Aspinall and an honourable mention of Paul Lim!)
22-30 mins: Nathan Aspinall interview about his rise in 2019
30-33 mins: Paul Nicholson on why Adrian Lewis can challenge
34-42 mins: Quarter three preview (including Rob Cross, Dave Chisnall, Peter Wright & Raymond van Barneveld)
42-46 mins: Paul Nicholson on Raymond van Barneveld's finale
47-49 mins: Quarter four preview (including Gerwyn Price, Glen Durrant, Daryl Gurney, Chris Dobey)
50-60 mins: Glen Durrant interview on his incredible debut season
61-65 mins: Paul Nicholson on Fallon Sherrock and Mikuru Suzuki
65-67 mins: Summary of predicted semi-finals, the final, who lifts the trophies and the best value picks
67-68 mins: Paul Nicholson's predicted final and winner
68-71 mins: Who could cause shocks in the early rounds
71-72 mins: Who makes the Premier League line-up?
73-74 mins: Paul Nicholson on his Premier League line-up and what happened when he once came agonisingly close to being selected
75-77 mins: A darting wish for Santa
Ben Coley and Richard Mann return for the final snooker podcast of 2019.
On the agenda are Ding Junhui’s UK Championship heroics, Ronnie O’Sullivan’s shock Masters withdrawal, and news that the sport heads to Saudi Arabia in 2020.
Sporting Life's Tom Carnduff and George Pitts are joined by Sky Bet's Dale Tempest to review all the latest Premier League events.
Duncan Ferguson had an immediate impact at Everton as they beat Chelsea 3-1 at Goodison Park. Should he get the job on a full-time basis? Or is it important that they don't get carried away in the moment?
It's been a great week for Manchester United after they secured bragging rights in the derby. We hear from former United defender Paul Parker who gives us his thoughts on the current situation.
Leicester keep on winning. Are they serious title contenders? Or would you back Liverpool going the entire season unbeaten?
We discuss all that and much more.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back in a Friday slot this week to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
They reflect on a double gameweek full of points, for some rather than others, while looking at this week's action. There are games which are spread over three days, with West Ham v Arsenal rounding off the action on Monday Night Football.
We look at potential captaincy options over this period, with a real chance for differentials to tip the weight in your favour.
It's also a good time of year to dive into the transfer allocation so the team discuss which players would be good to bring in at this point.
Football, racing and boxing are covering in our latest best bets podcast.
Tom Carnduff provides tips for corners, a goal scoring left back and the handicap markets to cover Saturday's Premier League and Sky Bet Championship action.
Matt Brocklebank and Ben Linfoot run the rule over the Tingle Creek and Becher Chase, while also providing their best bets elsewhere.
And our boxing expert Chris Oliver previews Anthony Joshua against Andy Ruiz Jr, as AJ looks to regain his belts, plus the best value in an exciting undercard.
David Ord and Ben Linfoot are joined by Mark Howard and Daryl Jacob on this week’s edition.
Mark explains why he’s recommended backing Honeysuckle for the Unibet Champion Hurdle following her win at Fairyhouse last week while Daryl admits it was tough choosing between Sceau Royal and Janika in the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase.
Our team preview the Sandown feature plus the main action on a cracking card at Aintree too.
We're back, but on a Tuesday, as Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith discuss how the current double gameweek is going.
This week sees the fixtures spread across three days with Amazon Prime venturing into Premier League broadcasting. The good news for us is that it provides opportunity for three different captains.
It also means there is a chance to maximise points return using transfers. We look at which transfers will be best to make to ensure getting the best possible score on each day.
Alongside all that, we preview each fixture and reveal our captaincy choices for the rest of Gameweek 17.
The Sporting Life Football team of Tom Carnduff, Paul Higham and George Pitts sit down to talk all things Premier League.
It was another eventful weekend of action as the trio dissect the latest results. Leicester struck late with a little help from VAR while Manchester City dropped points again.
West Ham stunned Chelsea on Saturday, then on Sunday the Freddie Ljungberg 'era' began with a draw against Norwich. Liverpool continued to pick up points but Manchester United were held, again, this time by Aston Villa.
We hear from The Athletic's Everton Correspondent Greg O'Keeffe. He discusses the situation with Marco Silva and whether or not he will be leaving Goodison Park. Our team also speak about the managerial changes at Watford and Arsenal and who could be the new faces in the dugout.
Finally, the next round of fixtures will be live streamed on Amazon Prime. Exciting, right? We look at the positives and negatives of the move.
All that and much more...
David Ord is in the host this week as our team pick out their best bets for the sporting weekend.
Ben Linfoot starts to whittle down his shortlist for the Ladbrokes Trophy and has a strong fancy in the closing race at Newbury. Tom Carnduff is on hand with his best bets for the football programme while Richard Mann has a tasty snooker treble at the UK Championships.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back in their usual Thursday slot to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
This week is a good one with each team playing two fixtures. Another big positive is the spread of games which means action on five different days.
We look at potential captaincy options with the next seven days presenting real opportunity for a big points haul. It's also a good time of year to dive into the transfer allocation so the team discuss which players would be good to bring in at this point.
All that and much more!
David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank preview the Ladbrokes Trophy in this week’s Racing Podcast.
Daryl Jacob joins the team to reflect on Bristol De Mai’s Betfair Chase return and look ahead to Borice at Newbury this weekend and in part three we talk all things Tiger Roll with Gordon Elliott, Davy Russell and Martin Greenwood.
Ben Coley and Richard Mann are joined by Eurosport’s Neal Foulds ahead of the first Triple Crown event of the snooker season, the UK Championship in York.
Neal Foulds reflects on some of his fondest UK Championship memories before looking ahead to this year’s renewal, one which sees Judd Trump head the betting following an irresistible run of form over the last 12 months.
As ever, Ronnie O’Sullivan gets plenty of attention but Neal fancies another from the famous Class of 92 to enjoy a big run in York while Richard has a couple of big-priced bets picked out of his own.
Tom Carnduff, George Pitts and Sky Bet's Dale Tempest discuss the big talking points from the latest round of Premier League games.
We provide our verdict on Jose Mourinho's first game in charge of Tottenham, more VAR drama and special praise for Leicester and Sheffield United.
The big game between Manchester City and Chelsea is discussed, with Sky Sports' Ben Ransom joining us for his thoughts from behind the scenes at the Etihad.
The Premier League sack race is also hotting up. We assess Marco Silva at Everton, Unai Emery at Arsenal and Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham, with the latest odds and all their potential replacements up for discussion.
All that and much more...
Mark Howard and Daryl Jacob join David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Michael Shinners to reflect on a cracking weekend of action.
How good is Cyrname? Where now for Altior? Is Lostintranslation the best of the lot?
Daryl tells us how the Betfair Chase rode and Mark has another horse to add to your My Stable tracker.
It is Altior v Cyrname at Ascot on Saturday and our racing team are split on which will come out on top. They also preview the the Bet Fair Chase at Haydock and provide their best bets at both meetings.
The Premier League returns and we tip up Manchester City v Chelsea and Spurs at West Ham.
We look into the value for the weekend rounds at the DP Word Tour Championship and get an early preview of next week's UK Snooker Championship.
Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank are joined by Ed Chamberlin, Oli Bell and Fran Berry to discuss the weekend’s action, while Daryl Jacob is on the line to talk Bristol De Mai.
In part one, Ben and Matt discuss Slate House’s 6lb rise for falling in the BetVictor Gold Cup at Cheltenham before talking Newbury Winter Festival following a press day in the week.
Onto part two where Ben is joined by Oli Bell, Fran Berry and Ed Chamberlin to look ahead to Altior v Cyrname and the Betfair Chase ahead of what promises to be a thrilling weekend.
And finally, Daryl Jacob talks all things Bristol De Mai and more ahead of his horse’s mission to win his third consecutive Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back in their usual Thursday slot to chat all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
Jose Mourinho is in at Spurs! Is it time to load up on Tottenham players? Or best to wait a few weeks while we work out what system they will play?
Plenty of games to dissect on Saturday with a number of captaincy choices, so who do you go for? Is it worth looking at Everton? What about Arsenal?
We discuss all that and much more.
Jose Mourinho is the new manager of Tottenham - Dom Newton-Collinge, Tom Carnduff and Paul Higham sit down to discuss the appointment.
Mauricio Pochettino may have guided Spurs to the Champions League final but they have struggled in the early stages of the 2019/20 campaign which has forced Daniel Levy and the board into making the switch.
Can Mourinho win something with Tottenham? Either this season or next? The team discuss the chances.
Remember, you can send us your thoughts by Tweeting us @SportingLifeFC.
Host Ben Coley and snooker expert Richard Mann cover the latest snooker talking points following Judd Trump’s defeat of Ronnie O’Sullivan in last week’s Northern Ireland Open final.
Judd’s remarkable run of form comes under the microscope as the team wonder whether he is now the dominant force in snooker while Ronnie’s own return to form catches the eye ahead of the defence of his UK Championship crown in York.
Jimmy White and Reanne Evans earn special mention following their efforts at the Champion of Champions while Richard picks out three names to watch in the coming weeks and months.
We may have been without top-flight action last weekend but there's still plenty to discuss in the latest episode of our Premier League Weekly podcast.
Tom Carnduff, Paul Higham and George Pitts dissect England's performance in their European Championship qualification group, alongside those nations that have caught the eye over the international break.
We look ahead to the latest round of Premier League games, where Manchester City's clash with Chelsea is the headline act. Pep Guardiola's side will know the latest situation with Liverpool facing Crystal Palace at 3pm.
There's plenty of pressure around the league currently with five managers potentially facing the sack. We look at huge games between Arsenal and Southampton alongside West Ham's meeting with Tottenham.
All that and much more in the latest episode!
Leading analyst Mark Howard joins the team as they look back on the November Meeting at Cheltenham.
Defi Du Seuil’s Shloer Chase success comes under the microscope while novices Thyme Hill and Hang In There are also discussed.
There are also reflects on the recent wins of Douvan and Faugheen, plus Saldier’s emergence as a leading Champion Hurdle hope following his Morgiana triumph.
The rain does not cancel us as the Sporting Life team battle the elements to provide their best free tips across the sporting weekend.
Cheltenham goes ahead on Saturday and Sunday and we preview both days' race cards, plus racing at Lingfield.
We provided our tips for the Euro qualification matches this weekend, plus the big games in Sky Bet League One and League Two.
Ben Coley looks ahead to the final two rounds at the Nedbank Challenge in South Africa and the F1 Insider tips up the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith sit down in their usual Thursday slot to talk all things Fantasy Football.
The average points haul is increasing, but nobody managed to break the 100-point mark this week. Still, it was a positive week all-round with plenty of action in the last round of Premier League games.
The international break brings a temporary halt to proceedings which gives us time to look at some potential transfers to consider before top-flight football returns next weekend.
Clinging to the hope that Cheltenham beats the weather on Saturday and Sunday, David Ord and Ben Linfoot preview the BetVictor Gold Cup and other feature races.
They are joined by Daryl Jacob to reflect on Fusil Raffle’s win at Wincanton and look ahead to his weekend rides while we hear from John Gosden and Pat Smullen at the Cartier Awards.
Gareth Jones, Paul Higham and Billy Lumsden review the battle for the Premier League title between Liverpool and Manchester City and THAT VAR decision. We ask if Liverpool have already sealed the title or who else could still catch them.
We then delve into the bottom of the table and debate which manager is for the chop next.
Ben Coley stands in as host as the Sporting Life team reveal their best weekend bets, including the Liverpool v Man City showdown and quality racing at Wincanton.
David Ord and Ben Linfoot are joined by Mark Howard, Fran Berry and Daryl Jacob for this week’s Racing Podcast.
They reflect on the 2019 Flat season, look ahead to the return of Fusil Raffles at Wincanton and reflect on a bumper week of key jumping action.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith sit down in their usual Thursday spot to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
Leicester continue to shine, and with a favourable fixture list coming up, is it worth loading in as many Leicester players as possible?
A case to be made for some Watford and Bournemouth players? What about Southampton? Hey, who knows, they might get some points.
Nicholas Pepe is once again a point of discussion with Aidan adamant he'll score some points this week, although with Liverpool taking on Manchester City, the points may come at Anfield.
We discuss all that and much more.
Tom Carnduff is joined by Sky Sports presenter David Prutton to discuss all of the latest from the Sky Bet Championship.
Stoke City decided to part company with their manager Nathan Jones as the Potters struggle at the bottom end of the division. Was it the right decision? Who will replace him? Prutton provides us with excellent insight into what it's like for a player when a managerial change is made, alongside some interesting stories from his playing days.
Nottingham Forest face Derby in the headline act of this weekend's fixture. Prutton, a former Forest player, recalls his experience playing in the East Midlands derby alongside telling us what a local derby is all about for a player.
There's all that and much more in the latest episode of the Sporting Life Championship podcast.
Tom Carnduff and George Pitts sit down to discuss a very eventful weekend in the Premier League.
Liverpool looked like they were heading for defeat at Aston Villa before striking late. The same can be said for Manchester City as they faced Southampton. The mark of champions? Well only one team can win it and both meet at Anfield next weekend.
Arsenal's problems continue with the future of Unai Emery unclear. Who will be their next boss if they choose to part ways? Jose Mourinho? Tom makes the case for Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder after the Blades moved up to sixth in the Premier League standings.
Yes, more VAR controversy in more than one game. Does the system need to change? The opinion has seemingly shifted to a largely negative one.
There's all that and much more in the latest episode.
It's a bumper Best Bets podcast with racing, football, rugby, golf and F1 all featured.
The racing team have every angle of the Breeders Cup covered for you, plus tips for racing closer to home.
The Football team have their tips for the Premier league and Sky Bet EFL action including a corners and goal scorer bet.
Ben Coley tips up the weekend golf, including the last two rounds of the WGC HSBC Championship, plus the F1 Insiders tips for the US Grand Prix.
And Gareth Jones tips up the World Cup Final, as England take on South Africa.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith sit down to talk all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
Hey, Leicester are quite good aren't they? Even better if you had a team full of Foxes players for that Friday hammering of Southampton.
We have eight, yes eight, fixtures in the Premier League on Saturday which leaves a captaincy dilemma. Do you go for a Liverpool player at Aston Villa? What about Manchester City with that visit of Southampton next? Or, do you look to Dale Stephens at Brighton?
We discuss all that and much more.
David Ord and Ben Linfoot are the men behind the microphones this week and they preview a fascinating weekend of action.
They are joined by Fran Berry to look ahead to the Vertem Futurity at Newcastle on Friday while Daryl Jacob reflects on last week’s Showcase Meeting at Cheltenham and takes us through some interesting rides in the days ahead.
Finally Oli Bell talks all about Riding A Dream, the much-anticipated documentary which premieres on ITV on Saturday immediately after the Rugby World Cup final.
We are joined by a host of former England players, World Cup winners and finalists for our Rugby World Cup Final preview as England and South Africa go head to head.
It is a repeat of the 2007 Paris final and so our rugby expert Gareth Jones and host Tom Carnduff speak with winger Mark Cueto and hooker George Chuter who both played in England's last World Cup final appearance.
Chuter explains exactly what the players will be going through in their preparations this week and how to handle the pressure of the final.
Cueto highlights fellow winger Jonny May as a potential match winner on Saturday, and 2003 World Cup winner and now Sale coach Dorian West explains how South Africa Faf de Klerk has developed at Sale into the world best scrum half.
We also debate the key battles and where the match will be won and lost, as well as our best bet for the final in Japan.
Well it's been a quiet weekend in the Premier League. There was only numerous questionable VAR decisions, the Arsenal captain swearing at his own fans, Liverpool finding a way to keep winning, Chelsea's goal-scoring exploits and a hat-trick for Christian Pulisic, that's alongside a potential Manchester United revival! Oh, and did we mention that someone won a game of football 9-0? Tom Carnduff, Paul Higham and George Pitts dissect all the major talking points.
It's a packed Sporting Life Best Bets podcast covering racing, football, golf, rugby, Formula One and boxing.
The racing team cover Doncaster, Cheltenham and Newbury, while the football team have goal scorer and attempted shots tips for the Premier League and Sky Bet EFL.
With the Rugby World Cup semi-finals upon us we look at value for the semis and who could win through to the Final, as Wales and England look to make it a first ever all home nations Finals.
Ben Coley tips up the weekend rounds of the Zozo Championship in Japan and Chris Oliver previews Josh Taylor v Regis Prograis and Dereck Chisora versus David Price.
And we get the inside track on the Mexican Grand Prix with our F1 Insider.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith sit down to discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football in our latest Podcast. The team react to a low-scoring week last time out with the defence carrying all three through. There's plenty of options to consider with another three gamedays and we look at some potential captaincy options. Of course, we analyse every game and find out that Billy has actually set up a number where YOU can get the latest team news! (Well, maybe not...)
Cheltenham stage The Showcase Meeting this weekend and Daryl Jacob joins our podcast regulars to discuss his exciting book of rides including Wholestone.
David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank also reflect on the action from QIPCO British Champions Day, the paltry home defence of the Vertem Futurity and take a look ahead to the Breeders’ Cup as Matt prepares to board a flight to California.
Gareth Jones, George Pitts, Tom Carnduff and Tom McDermott discuss the big talking points from the latest round of Premier League games. Manchester United showed heart and battled for a point against Liverpool, but they should have had all three. We look at the events from Old Trafford including the controversial opener and if VAR should have intervened for a potential foul in the build-up. Tottenham continue to struggle as they had to strike late to draw at home to a winless Watford side. Marco Silva's Everton showed no signs of pressure as they comfortably dispatched of West Ham at Goodison Park, but was that more down to a poor Hammers showing? We talk about all that and much more...
Gareth Jones and Tom Carnduff sit down to talk all things Sky Bet Championship in the latest Podcast. The duo discuss Mark Bowen's appointment as Reading manager and their win over Preston. We also look at Cardiff v Sheffield Wednesday and debate whether or not Cardiff's equaliser should have been disallowed. Gary Rowett is reportedly heading to Millwall and we look at the pros and cons of that move. Alongside all that, we discuss Stoke's recent results and their chances of pushing up the table. We also hear all of our exclusive interview with Nottingham Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi.
A packed podcast delivers weekend best bets cover racing, football, golf and rugby union.
We have Champions Day at Ascot fully covered, with opinions and tips spread across the race card.
We preview Sunday's big clash between Manchester United and Liverpool, as well as finding value in Saturday's Premier League and Sky Bet Championship games.
The CJ Cup third and fourth rounds are analysed by Ben Coley and Gareth Jones provides tips for both the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals and the start of the domestic Premiership season.
The international break is over, yay! Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back to preview the latest round of fixtures in Sky Sports Fantasy Football. We find captains for each of the three gamedays this week, alongside asking two of Billy's Big Questions™️ - is it time to let Teemu Pukki go and who will score highest in Manchester United v Liverpool? Chelsea and Leicester are fancied for comfortable home wins so good news if you have any of those players in your teams! Maybe not so good for those with players from Newcastle and Burnley. We talk transfers as well, all in around 30 minutes or so.
It’s QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday and David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank look ahead to the action.
They have tips for every race, including the closing Balmoral Handicap, while they also reflect on Pinatubo’s Dewhurst win and the news Enable will race on in 2020.
We don't rest on International weekend, so are back with our latest views on the key Premier League talking points, specifically previewing the weekend's matches.
We focus on Manchester United against Liverpool, asking how United can end their bad form and how Liverpool could really hammer their old foes.
We debate how pivotal the weekend results are for the under pressure Everton and Tottenham bosses and how Manchester City will reaction against Palace, following their shock loss to Wolves.
Ben Coley hosts the latest edition of our Weekend Best Bets podcast, as our team provide their racing, football and darts selections for Friday and Saturday.
It's been a week to forget for Aidan, Billy and Tom as they discuss all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football. We're all delighted (yes, absolutely delighted, honest) that it is another international break but it gives us time to have a look at our teams and work out any changes to be made. The team look back on last week's results and some of the standout performers who continue to shine as the weeks progress. The likes of Tammy Abraham, John McGinn and Ricardo Pereira are discussed as we look to find those bargain buys to go forward with. Of course, the football will eventually return though and there's some tough runs ahead - particularly for Crystal Palace that will want to make you take out every single Palace player in your squad. Fear not though! We're here to guide you through every step of the way...
The Sporting Life football team of Tom Carnduff, Paul Higham and George Pitts discuss all the latest Premier League action. The trio look back on the last round of fixtures which saw Liverpool move eight points clear at the top as Manchester City fell to a surprise defeat to Wolves. Manchester United continue to struggle and the pressure is mounting on Tottenham. Who has been the biggest surprise so far? What about the biggest disappointment? We also make our predictions as England's top-flight takes a couple of weeks off due to the international break.
Dom Newton-Collinge, Tom Carnduff and Sky Sports presenter David Prutton sit down to talk all things Sky Bet Championship. We look at the form of West Brom, Nottingham Forest and Preston North End with the trio all sitting high in the standings. With key incidents in Millwall v Leeds, Forest v Brentford and Fulham v Charlton at the weekend, would VAR be a welcome addition in England's second tier? At the other end, the Cowley's are starting to get results at Huddersfield while performances at Stoke haven't matched their points return. What next for Jonathan Woodgate and Middlesbrough? We look at all that and more as Dom also confesses his love for football as a whole.
Ben Coley steps in to host the Weekend Best Bets podcast, featuring racing analysis from Matt Brockelank and David Ord, George Pitts on the Premier League, and Chris Hammer’s thoughts ahead of the World Grand Prix darts.
Host Ben Coley and snooker expert Richard Mann return for the first episode of the new season. Up for discussion is the Ronnie v Judd rivalry, Shaun Murphy’s start, the English Open and more, while both reveal their wishlists for the upcoming months and best antepost bets.
Enable bids for history in Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp and on the latest episode we have all angles covered with guest appearances from Simon Holt, Fran Berry and our man in France Jason Kieley.
George Pitts, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back discussing all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
In this week's edition they discuss City's domination with points scorers, more top performers elsewhere in Gameweek 7, look at how our teams performed and discuss the disappointment of Raheem Sterling being left on the bench.
They also look ahead to Game week 8, with Everton v Man City, Sheff Utd v Liverpool, Tottenham v Southampton and Chelsea v Brighton a few of the fixtures discussed, as well as Sunday's clash between Leicester and Newcastle and then Monday's big game between Man United and Arsenal.
Who to pick this weekend? There are mentions for Callum Hudson-Odoi, after signing a new Chelsea contract, Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and players from Newcastle who are short of goals at the minute.
We hunt around the Sporting Life office to share our team's free tips for the weekend ahead, covering racing at Newmarket, Premier League football, the Rugby World Cup and the Russian GP.
Running Order
0 mins - Racing - Newmarket preview
12mins - Rugby World Cup
16 mins - Football - Premier League & EFL ACCA
24 mins - F1 - Russian GP
Jazeel’s trainer Jedd O’Keeffe join us on the latest Sporting Life Racing Podcast as the team look ahead to a quality two-day meeting at Newmarket, featuring a stellar edition of the Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes and the bet365 Cambridgeshire.
There are some early suggestions for the bet365 Cambridgeshire, while we also reflect on last weekend’s feature action at Ayr and Newbury.
Football author and Manchester United expert Tom McDermott is our special guest as we analysis United's start to the season and debate if there really is a growing crisis at the club following the defeat to West Ham. We go in depth on the whole structure of the club from top to bottom to examine the problems and how United get back on top. And we examine Ole Gunnar Solskjær management style, as United legend Dennis Irwin gives us his view.
We also review the rest of the weekend's Premier League results, including Marco Silva under pressure at Everton, VAR and record breaking Manchester City.
Running Order:
0 mins: Manchester United in-depth
47: Manchester City hit 8
52 mins: VAR
59 mins: Everton
The Sporting Life team share their weekend best bets including racing, football, F1 and rugby union.
Matt Brocklebank and David Ord preview the Ayr Gold Cup and Silver Cup, along with racing at Newbury and Newmarket
George Pitts shares the football teams tips for Leicester against Tottenham, Manchester City at home to Watford and Sunday's clash between Chelsea and Liverpool.
And we have our F1 insiders tups fo the Singapore Grand Prix.
Running Order:
0 mins: Racing
12: Rugby World Cup
17 mins: Premier League & EFL
24: Formula One
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back discussing all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football. After a week in which we were in no doubt that Manchester City players would all earn loads of points, we're left to reflect on the next-to-nothing tally they returned. For Billy, his selection of Aston Villa's Frédéric Guilbert proved to be the correct one and saved his weekend, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang secured over 50% of the points in Tom's team. Nicolas Otamendi may have gifted their third goal on Saturday, but it was still a decent weekend for the City centre-back and that left the bragging rights with Aidan. Who to pick for the next round of fixtures? We discuss the action on each day.
Pinatubo takes centre stage in this week’s Racing Podcast and we get the latest from Timeform’s Flat Editor David Johnson to see just how the juvenile’s stunning weekend performance matches up with two-year-old greats of the past.
We also get Fran Berry’s thoughts and all the fallout from Irish Champions Weekend, while the team reflect on Doncaster’s St Leger Festival before looking ahead to Ayr’s Western Meeting this week.
David Prutton joins Tom Carnduff and Gareth Jones for our latest podcast as we review the new beginnings at Huddersfield and Sheffield Wednesday and predict how their new managers will do.
League leaders Leeds are on the agenda, while we access Preston's chances of promotion after their good start to the season. We also ask what a good season would be for Middlesbrough
And we pick our best Sky Bet Championship goalkeeper.
Running Order
0 mins - Sheffield Wednesday
16 mins - Huddersfield
28 mins - Leeds
37 mins - Preston
47 mins - Middlesbrough
57 min - Best keeper
Host Gareth Jones is joined by England 2003 World Cup winner Dorian West and 2007 World Cup finalist Mark Cueto to preview the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Dorian and Mark share their memories and insight into what it takes to reach and then win the greatest prize of them all and how to cope away in camp for two months.
We preview the chances of all four home nations and debate if anyone can topple New Zealand, plus highlight the players to star at the tournament.
Warning: Occasional swearing
Gareth, George and Tom review the weekend's Premier League action, as Champions Manchester City suffered a shock loss at Norwich. Which look at what it means fo the title race and how Norwich dismantled the City defence.
We discuss how top six challengers Leicester and Wolves were put back in their places by Manchester United and Chelsea and how the Blues English youngsters are repaying the trust put in them.
What debate what Watford could achieve moving forward and how an ownership change at Sheffield United could effect their season.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back discussing all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football.
The Overhaul is coming to an end, but just what does that mean? Well it means you have less than 24 hours to make those unlimited transfer, it means Tom is panicking about the state of his squad and has really gone for the definition of 'overhaul', it also means that Billy has brought in the cheapest player available in the game. Is that good? We don't know.
Do you have a Watford player in your team? Do you know anyone who has a Watford player in their team? If so, why? Please let us know...
We preview the weekend's racing, football and boxing action in our latest episode.
The Racing team have all eyes on the Doncaster St Ledger and also the Irish Champion Stakes, while extra best bets come from Chelmsford.
The football team tackle the Premier League and EFL action, including Liverpool against Newcastle, Manchester United v Leicester and Fulham v WBA.
Our boxing expert Chris Oliver looks at Tyson Fury against Otta Wallin.
Running order:
0 mins: Racing
11 mins: Football
23mins: Boxing
David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Ben Linfoot take a look at the final Classic of the season, Saturday’s William Hill St Leger and we are joined by legend Kieren Fallon!
Matt has a 12/1 voucher on favourite Logician from his Ante-Post Angle preview. Is he brimming with confidence heading to Town Moor?
The trio also look at Friday’s feature action from Doncaster while Fran Berry joins the team to preview the Longines Irish Champions Weekend and a plethora of Group One races at Leopardstown and the Curragh.
The Sporting Life team are back to share their tips for the weekend ahead, covering football, racing, NFL and formula one.
The overhaul is here! Tom is delighted, Billy provides the stats and Aidan reflects on his team. The trio discuss some of those players to consider alongside the top performers so far. There's also the search for value in bringing in cheaper players who can provide the points. We look at every position on the pitch and help you out with those tricky selections...
David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Fran Berry look ahead to Saturday’s Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock – where there are a couple of big-price fancies. There’s an ante-post bet for the Investec Oaks too plus reaction to all the recent news stories.
Gareth, Tom and George reflect on the weekend's action and major talking points, including the north London derby and whether Jack Grealish did dive or not.
We ask whether Mane was right to kick off when subbed at Burnley and what went wrong for Chelsea as they blew a 2-0 lead to Sheffield United.
The Sporting Life team are back to share their tips for the weekend ahead, covering football, racing, boxing and formula one.
The racing team cover the Beverley Bullet and the Solario at Sandown. The football boys have their tips for the Premier League and EFL action, while our boxing expert Chris Oliver joins us to preview the Vasyl Lomachenko v Luke Campbell fight and the exciting undercard. And we look to Belgium for the latest F1 Grand Prix.
0 mins - Racing
10 mins - football
20 mins - boxing
31 mins - F1
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith are back discussing all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football. The team look through the big performers from last week, those to consider for captaincy in the latest round of games and who to think about if you fancy making one or two transfers...
Former jockey Fran Berry joins Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebock to digest events at York's Ebor Festival and the £1m Sky Bet Ebor.
Fran also previews Friday's quality Curragh card.
The team is back to reflect on the weekend's Premier League action and look ahead to the next round of fixtures.
We debate how far in Arsenal's development they are and just how good or not they currently are. We preview the North London derby as both the Gunners and Tottenham are trying to bounce back from weekend defeats.
We pick out our performances of the weekend, with Palace, Newcastle, Villa and Leicester all getting a shout and we discuss the attitude of Manchester United's Dan James.
A title that had nothing to do with David Prutton - Gareth, Tom and Prutts are back to run an eye over the Sky Bet Championship. We look at Huddersfield Town's search for a new boss and ask if Sol Campbell would be a gamble.
Stoke - how long does Nathan Jones have left to turn things around why is it going so wrong?
We also look on the postive side of the table, saluting the performances of Swansea, Forest, Charlton and Leeds and looking at why things are going so right for them.
Timings:
0 mins - who is your club's Ben Stokes
5 mins - Stoke
17 mins - Huddersfield Town
35 mins - Charlton
46 mins - Forest
51 mins - Swansea
54 mins - Leeds
We are once again in the heart of the Sporting Life office to share our best bets for the weekend.
The racing team focus on the York Ebor Festival, providing their tips across the race card, but of course with a strong eye on the Sky Bet £1m Ebor.
The football team have tips across the Premier League action, including Liverpool against Arsenal.
We've made the one transfer this week, as Tom Carnduff and Billy Lumsden sit down to talk all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football. We look at the best performers from the previous week, some transfers to consider and the potential captains for all three days of action this weekend.
Stationed at the winning post at York we are joined by a hat full of guests to preview the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival.
Oli Bell and Ed Chamberlin, along with Fran Berry and Mark Howard, join David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Michael Shinner to preview each day's racing at the Festival and in particular the Sky Bet Ebor.
Cricket expert Richard Mann and Gareth Jones preview the Third Ashes Test as England look to level the series. We react to the news that Steve Smith has been ruled out of the Headingley Test with concussion and how England could switch their batting line up.
Yorkshire and former England batsman Gary Ballance and Adam Lyth provide an insight into the type of wicket Headingley will produce.
Gareth Jones, George Pitts and Tom Carnduff reflect on the weekend's Premier League action, as well as an early preview of the next round of matches.
We discuss another week of VAR's major influence and the problem of diving; Chelsea's tactics under Frank Lampard; Arsenal's new star; and Sheffield United's win over Crystal Palace.
We preview Liverpool against Arsenal next Saturday too.
The Sporting Life team tackle the weekend's sporting action with their free tips. The racing team cover the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon, plus cards at Newmarket and Newbury.
The football team look at the Premier League action for both Saturday and Sunday, including Manchester City v Spurs and an interesting first scorer market.
Tom Carnduff, Billy Lumsden and Aidan Smith chat all things Sky Sports Fantasy Football. They look at the big points getters from last week, the surprise packages and those to consider for the upcoming round of fixtures. The team will be with you every Thursday.
Trainer Tom Hogan joins David Ord, Oli Bell, Fran Berry, Michael Shinners and William Derby on the banks of Lough Derg.
They talk all things Gordon Lord Byron plus pick out the highlights from a visit to Ballydoyle on the second and final day of our trip to Ireland.
Just over a week to the start of the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival and our racing team have visited three of the leading yards in Ireland.
Hear the thoughts of Oli Bell, Fran Berry, David and Michael Shinners – plus York Clerk of the Course William Derby after they interview Dermot Weld, Ger Lyons and Willie Mullins.
Two of the quintet have to leave early for a dinner date with Coolmore. You won’t be surprised by which pair…
Sheffield Wednesday's Sam Winnall is our new signing for our Sky Bet Championship Podcast as he helps us discusses all the key news and results from the second tier.
With host Gareth Jones and EFL expert Tom Carduff, Sam gives an insight into what transfer deadline day is really like for a player; views on Wayne Rooney's move to Derby; and how Stoke play under Nathan Jones. We get into Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton's strong starts and debate how new boys Barnsley will go.
Our new weekly Premier League Podcast is with you every Monday as we debate the big results, talking points and news from the weekend's matches. This week we focus on Manchester v Chelsea; Man City and Liverpool's performances and VAR. We select our team of the weekend and who has one to forget.
The Sporting team get their heads together to provide their free best bets for the weekend's sporting action, including racing, football and cricket.
The racing team look ahead to the Shergar Cup at Ascot, which provides some interesting tips, plus action at Newmarket and Haydock.
The football team are excited for the start of the Premier League, with their outright tips, including top scorer and their best bets of the opening weekend matches, plus the best tips from the EFL and our ACCA.
And the T20 Blast is in focus too with our cricket expert Richard Mann.
Running Order:
0mins: Racing
12mins: Cricket
14mins: Football
David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Richard Mann reflect on the action from the Qatar Goodwood Festival and talk all things Stradivarius, Deirdre, Pinatubo and much more.
There’s a discussion on the flat jockeys’ title race as Oisin Murphy and Danny Tudhope do battle plus a look ahead to Friday’s Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.
The trio also take an early look ahead to the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival and have a tip each for the £1million Sky Bet Ebor.
The Sporting Life team preview the new Premier League season. Gareth Jones, Paul Higham and George Pitts debate who will win the league; the big six and which clubs could break into that top six. We look at how the three promoted teams could do and ask which sides could be sucked into a relegation battle.
A new episode of our new Premier League Podcast will be out every Monday, so subscribe for FREE now
Running Order
0 mins: Title Race - Manchester City & Liverpool
14 mins: The big six - Spurs, Chelsea, Man Utd & Arsenal
41 mins: Best of the rest: Everton & Leicester
49 mins: The promoted clubs: Norwich, Sheffield Utd & Aston Villa
57mins: Who could be sucked into a relegation battle: Palace, Brighton & Newcastle
The Sporting Life team provide their free best bets for the weekend covering racing and football. The racing team reflect on Glorious Goodwood and debate the victor of the Stewards Cup. Our EFL expert Tom Carduff highlights his outright winners for the Sky Bet EFL Championship, League One and League Two, and also looks for value in the opening weekend games.
Running Order
0 Mins: Racing
10 mins: Football
We are previewing the Ashes series between England and Australia from the Third Test venue Headingley. 2015 Ashes winners Adam Lyth and Gary Ballance join Richard Mann and Gareth Jones to provide an insight into what it takes to win an Ashes series and their views on the 2019 key battles.
It's day three of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Ed Chamberlin joins David Ord and Michael Shinners to look ahead to the Qatar Nassau Stakes and the other Group race action on the card.
They look back too on Too Darn Hot's Qatar Sussex Stakes, a race that left one of the trio somewhat cold.
Gareth Jones and Tom Carnduff are joined by former Forest, Wednesday and Leeds and now Sky Sports EFL presenter David Prutton for the return of our Sky Bet Championship Podcast. In the first of the new season's series we preview the new campaign as we discuss the key talking points and pick our promotion and relegation clubs.
Key Timings
0 mins : The Relegated teams - Fulham, Huddersfield, Cardiff
17 mins: Last season's nearly teams - Leeds, Derby, WBA
38 mins: Promotion Candidates - including Stoke, Brentford, Bristol City, QPR
55 mins: The Relegation battle - including Reading, Millwall, Charlton, Hull, Birmingham, Wigan
1:18 mins: Dark horses, top scorer, pressured teams, break out star
Racing from an lbw decision against the Lord Taverners XI at Goodwood House last night, Ed Chamberlin joins David Ord and Michael Shinners to preview day two of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
Check out their thought on Too Darn Hot returning to a mile for the Qatar Sussex Stakes while they reflect on an opening day when Stradivarius and Pinatubo took centre stage.
Dave Ord is joined by Ed Chamberlin and Michael Shinners live from trackside on day one of Glorious Goodwood for previews and tips and more!
The Sporting Life team are back with their weekend best bets and free tips.
Check out all our weekend previews and more best bets at www.sportinglife.com
Mike Vince, Dave Ord and Matt Brocklebank look ahead to the Qatar Goodwood Festival following a visit to Johnston Racing in Middleham.
Mike also chats to trainer Mark Johnston who promises to take a strong team to the Goodwood Festival as he bids to be crowned Champion Trainer at the five day meeting for the 13th time.
There's also an interview with Ed Arkell, the Clerk of the Course.
Goodwood have issued an upbeat report on track conditions with just less than a fortnight to the start of the Qatar Festival when some 500 runners will charge across the Sussex Downs over 5 days.
It's a unique week for horse and public, with Group 1 races the highlight on the first three days.
Ben Linfoot is joined by Fran Berry and Michael Shinners to reflect on day two of the July Festival and talk all things Super Saturday.
The Sporting Life team are back with their weekend best bets and free tips.
Check out all our weekend previews and more best bets at www.sportinglife.com
The Sporting Life racing team have a range of topics covered in this week's podcast. Commentator Simon Holt joins us to relive the career of John McCririck.
David Ord and Ben Linfoot preview the July Festival at Newmarket and run through the initial Sky Bet Ebor entries, which were released on Thursday.
The Sporting Life team are back with their weekend best bets and free tips.
We cover racing with the Coral Eclipse and race cards at Haydock and Carlisle. We look at the latest odds to win the Cricket World Cup and find a goal scoring best bet for the Women's World Cup Final. We have a tip for a shock in this weekend's Super League relegation battle and have the latest view from Wimbledon.
Check out all our weekend previews and more best bets at www.sportinglife.com
David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Michael Shinners look ahead to Saturday’s Coral-Eclipse at Sandown and the return of Enable. They reflect on last week’s drama at the Curragh and discuss some of the burning issues in the bookmaking and racing worlds.
The Sporting Life team preview the weekend's sporting action, providing their best bets, with a focus on Royal Ascot and Formula One.
David Ord is joined by Ben Linfoot and Richard Mann to preview the feature action for the rest of the week at the great meeting.
The Value Bet is pouring through the formbook and the markets to find the best bets – get his latest thoughts while are the team for or against the likes of Stradivarius, Ten Sovereigns and Hermosa?
The Sporting Life Racing team are joined by Oli Bell and Sky Bet's Michael Shinners to look ahead to this weekend's action at York, pick out their best bets and preview Royal Aszcot.
Alex and Ben reflect on a spectacular weekend for Irish golf before turning their attentions to the US Open, with European Tour pro Matt Southgate on the line to offer his insight.
Our weekend best bets podcast takes you through the best racing and darts punting opportunities this weekend.
Dave Ord is joined by Ben Linfoot, Richard Mann and Michael Shinners to reflect on Epsom, where they each nominate an eyecatcher for Royal Ascot and there’s some early betting advice for the Royal meeting as well.
Epsom Saturday preview featuring Ed Chamberlin, Fran Berry, Michael Shinners and David Ord – hosted by Mike Vince.
The Sporting Life team look aheads to this weekend's Champions League Final, an all Premier League affair as Tottenham Hotspur take on Liverpool in Madrid...
Epsom Friday preview featuring Ed Chamberlin, Fran Berry, Michael Shinners and David Ord – hosted by Mike Vince.
Gareth Jones, Tom Carnduff and George Pitts are at Wembley to preview the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final, as Aston Villa and Derby County fight for the Premier League. The team are joined by Villa legend Lee Hendrie and the former Derby, Villa and England striker Darren Bent to share their views on the showpiece event
The Sporting Life team get their teeth into the Sky Bet EFL Play-Off Finals; racing's Irish Guineas and Haydock's racecard, and the Monaco Grand Prix as they provide their weekend best bets.
Running order
1 min - Football - Sky Bet EFL Play-Off Finals
15 mins - Racing
22 mins - F1 - Monaco Grand Prix
The climax of the Premier League Darts season is almost upon us so our tungsten experts Chris Hammer and Paul Higham join this edition's host Ben Coley to preview Thursday night's action at the O2.
We also look back on our highlights and lowlights of the season so far while Chris interviews Daryl Gurney at the precise moment he learned his play-off qualification in Leeds last Thursday plus there's also some quickfire-ish questions for Rob Cross.
As always we have some best bets to consider as we try to predict who will reach the final and ultimately lift the prestigious trophy.
Show running order:
0 - 11mins: Scene setter of Premier League Finals Night, a review of Chris' strange trip to Leeds plus our highlights and lowlights of the season so far (featuring a chase from a hoover!).
11-18 mins: Interview with Daryl Gurney
18-27 mins: Michael van Gerwen v Daryl Gurney semi-final preview & best bets
28-32 mins: Interview with Rob Cross
32-39 mins: Rob Cross v James Wade semi-final preview & best bets
39-43 mins: Who wins the Premier League?
Our weekend best bets podcast takes you through the best racing and football punting opportunities on Saturday. First, David Ord joins Ben Coley to preview the Lockinge at Newbury, before Tom Carnduff and George Pitts highlight their FA Cup final fancies.
Ben and Alex are back to preview both the British Masters, hosted by Tommy Fleetwood, and the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship.
Alex is at Hillside Golf Club, speaking with Course Manager Chris Williams, who shares the remarkable story of how the course stepped in to save the Masters. Ben chats with Andy Johnson of the Fried Egg in the build up the Texas tournament.
Our snooker expert Richard Mann, who tipped John Higgins to make the Final, reviews with World Championship, highlighting the key moments, best stories and what sparked Judd Trump's remarkable final performance.
We also reflect on the entire season, as we give out our Awards for Player of the Season; Moment of the Season; and Breakthrough, while looking ahead to what we can expect in 2019/2020.
Gareth, Noel, Tom and Dom have an extended Sky Bet Championship Podcast as they review the season and look ahead to the two intriguing play-off semi-finals.
We dish out our Season Awards, including Top 3 managers (but only one allowed from top 6 teams); Biggest failure; Surprise package; and Bielsa moment of the season.
Then we get out teeth into the play-offs, previewing Leeds United v Derby and West Brom v Aston Villa.
0 mins: How the season will be remembered
8 mins: Mark Warburton to QPR
21 mins: Season Awards
60 mins: Play-off Preview
The Sporting Life team provide their best bets for the weekend, covering the 2000 Guineas, the Premier League, the final games of the EFL regular season and golf's China Open.
0 mins: Racing
10 mins: Football
22 mins: Golf
Courtesy of the QIPCO British Champions Series, leading jockeys Tom Marquand and James Doyle join David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Michael Shinners to preview a Classic weekend at Newmarket.
Check out their views on the QIPCO 1000 and 2000 Guineas while there’s also a tribute to Ruby Walsh and an impromptu National Hunt awards ceremony too.
Gareth, Noel, Tom and Dom are back to reflect on a defining weekend in the Championship as Norwich and Sheffield United were promoted and Rotherham relegated.
The boys analyse the Blades success and the key elements that saw them see off Leeds' challenge and why Rotherham couldn't beat the drop.
They debate the mayhem at Elland Road and the issue of Fair Play as Leeds United and Aston Villa clashed.
And ask if Bolton's players were right to strike.
Running Order:
1 min: Norwich's wonderful season
12 mins: Sheffield United promotion & the wonder of wilder
33mins: Fair Play - Leeds v Aston Villa
47 mins - Who will take the last play off spot?
50 mins: Rotherham Relegation
56 min: Bolton on strike
Alex Perry takes a week off as Ben Coley spends time with Chris Hanson ahead of the start of the Challenge Tour season. The Huddersfield pro talks about what lies ahead and also reflects on some of golf’s biggest talking points so far in 2019.
Sporting Life's snooker expert Richard Mann and Ben Coley discuss the biggest shock in the game's history as amateur James Cahill defeats five time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan. They also discuss how this will change the rest of the tournament.
Welcome to a brand new podcast from Sporting Life - This Cricket Life.
In partnership with Yorkshire County Cricket Club we visit Headingley and are joined by batting coach and former Essex Head Coach Paul Grayson and ex Warwickshire spin bowler Josh Poysden.
We discuss the County Championship start, the performances of the batsman so far, early Ashes contenders, Australia's World Cup squad and share our Top Three Bowlers of all time.
Former Norwich, Leeds and Reading player and Bolton, Palace and Huddersfield coach Andrew Hughes joins Gareth Jones and Noel Whelan.
Andrew runs the rules over his former clubs; gives his view on the promotion and relegation battle and gives an insight into what it takes to be promoted - both automatically and via the play-offs.
Running Order
1 mins - Change in coaching methods in Championship
5 mins - Promotion race
37 mins - What it takes to win promotion
46 mins - Relegation battle - Rotherham, Wigan, Millwall, Reading
55 mins - Bolton and Phil Parkinson
The Sporting Life team get their teeth into the Scottish Grand National and Classic Trials at Newbury as they provide their tips for each. We tackle the key Premier League games and discuss our tips for Chinese Grand Prix and cricket's IPL.
0 mins - Racing: Scottish Grand National & Newbury
11 mins - Football: Premier League Saturday & Sunday matches
24 mins - F1 Chinese Grand Prix
26 mins - Cricket: IPL
It’s a fascinating weekend of racing action and David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Michael Shinners and preview the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr plus all the feature action from Newbury’s Flat meeting.
There are tips too for the QIPCO 1000 and 2000 Guineas as the preparations for the Classic season begin in earnest.
Episode two of Not Another Golf Podcast is a Masters special, as hosts Alex and Ben look ahead to the action at Augusta. They’re joined by the best stats man in golf, Justin Ray, who reveals some of the tournament’s hidden secrets, before journalist Phil Casey tells us what it’s like to play one of the most iconic courses in the sport.
The Sporting Life team share their best bets for the Weekend of April 6-7. We feature our tips for the Grand National at Aintree; Saturday's Premier League and EFL bets; and the weekend IPL matches and who will win the County Championship.
0 mins - Racing - Grand National
11 mins - Football - Premier League & EFL
22 mins - Cricket - IPL & Count Championship
We speak with the trainers, owners and jockey's hopeful of winning Saturday's Grand National.
From Aintree we chat with Sue Smith, Lucinda Russell, Daryl Jacob, Paul Nicholls, Jonjo O’Neill, Robbie Power, JJ Slevin and Jamie Codd
Grand National winning jockey Daryl Jacob joins the Sporting Life team to preview Saturday's Grand National. ITV's Ed Chamberlin and Oli Bell are also with David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Michael Shinners.
Gareth, Tom, Dom and Noel are back to run the rule over the latest developments in the Sky Bet Championship.
We react to Steve McClaren's QPR exit; the drama of the automatic promotion race; Derby and Villa's good form; Championship players for England and Huddersfield's return to the division.
Running Order:
0 mins - Sheffield United & Leeds United - battle for second
12 mins - Middlesbrough's slump
25 mins - Derby making a statement
35 mins - Villa's players for England
45 mins - QPR sack Steve McClaren
52 mins - Huddersfield's return to the Championship
The Sporting Life team are back to offer their best tips for the sporting weekend ahead.
David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank are in dual-purpose mode as they head behind the microphones for this week’s Racing Podcast.
They preview the Unibet Lincoln at Doncaster before switching codes for all the latest news ahead of the Randox Health Grand National.
Then it’s back to the Flat to discuss the news angles coming out of some of the major yards this week.
Richard Mann and Ben Coley reflect on the big talking points from the recent snooker action, including Ronnie O'Sullivan's victory at the Tour Championship over the weekend.
Neil Robertson and Judd Trump earn high praise for their strong recent form while Mark Selby and Kyren Wilson come under the microscope with the China Open getting underway in less than a week.
Richard and Ben also discuss in the upcoming World Snooker Championship and O'Sullivan's quest for a sixth Crucible title while last year's runner-up John Higgins and Ryan Day are nominated as potential value plays as Sheffield betting strategies are discussed.
Ben Coley of Sporting Life and Alex Perry of National Club Golfer bring you Not Another Golf Podcast. They’ll be previewing all the biggest and best events in the sport plus bringing you exclusive interviews – starting with two-time European Tour winner, Eddie Pepperell.
Our darting duo Chris Hammer and Paul Higham join host Dom to look back at recent events on the PDC Tour while there's also an interview with Rob Cross about 13-year-old prodigy Leighton Bennett plus predictions for Thursday’s Premier League action.
Showing Timings
0 - 10mins: Review of weekend action plus debate on the difference of playing in a leisure centre compared to the big stage, and how some players are more adaptable than others
10-15 mins: Rob Cross interview about Leighton Bennett and the changing landscape of darts
15-22 mins: Would you get your kids into darts, where the sport is heading and a couple of loosely related anecdotes.
22mins to the end: Premier League darts predictions and accumulators.
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Chris Hammer - @ChrisHammer180
Paul Higham - @SportsPaulH
Dom - @newcol
The team get together one final time to review the Gold Cup on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival and look back at a wonderful four day's of racing.
The Sporting Life team are back to offer their best tips for the sporting weekend ahead. We cover racing at Kempton and Uttoxeter; Saturday's Premier League and three FA Cup games; and the final round of Six Nations' matches.
Running Order
0 min - Racing
8 mins - Football
20 mins - Six Nations
An historic day at Cheltenham as Bryony Frost wins the Ryanair Chase on Frodon, while Paisley Park recorded a fairytale success in the Stayers' Hurdle.
Our team review another fantastic day of racing and look ahead to Gold Cup day on Friday
It’s been a historic day at Cheltenham, Altior matching Big Buck’s’ record of 18 consecutive wins over jumps and Tiger Roll registering a fourth Festival success.
There was a thrilling RSA Chase with three exciting prospects fighting out the finish and David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Ben Linfoot reflect on the drama and have a best bet apiece for Thursday.
David Ord, Matthew Brocklebank and Ben Linfoot review a dramatic day one of the Cheltenham Festival and keep their fingers cross the weather does not postpone day two. Get all the information with us.
It’s our first racing podcast of the biggest week on the racing calendar and Ben Linfoot, Matt Brocklebank and David Ord have their best bets for the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.
There are differences of opinion aplenty although there’s some agreement over the likely winner of the Racing Post Arkle and Matt’s hoping it’s a good afternoon for a jockey called Keith.
Join Ben Coley for the latest Sporting Life Golf Podcast, as we preview the PLAYERS Championship and the Kenya Open.
Ben chats to Willy Wilcox, who made a PLAYERS hole-in-one in 2015, before chatting to Chris Lloyd, a golfer who has helped charity Glad’s House and their extraordinary work in Kenya.
Finally, there’s a preview of the PLAYERS as we discuss some of the key contenders.
For more about Glad’s House and how you can help, head to gladshouse.com
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We tackle the most controversial weekend of the Sky Bet Championship season as we reflect of the attack on Jack Grealish and the punishment Birmingham should face and debate whether WBA were right or not to sack boss Darren Moore.
We have a Cheltenham Special as we find out which horses are like Championship clubs.
And with the race for the play-offs and fight to stay up more confusing than ever we try and sort out who will achieve their goals.
Running Order
1 min - Fan attack on Jack Grealish
19 mins - WBA sack Darren Moore
37 mins - Cheltenham Special - horses as Championship clubs
45mins - Play-off races and fight to stay up
We get into the Sporting Life office to get the team's best tips for the sporting weekend including the Imperial Cup at Sandown; the Premier League and EFL big games, the Six Nations, and Qatar Masters golf
Running order
1 min - Racing
9 mins - football
22 mins - rugby
27 mins - Qatar Masters
Basking in the glory of a 125/1 winning tip, our Chris Hammer looks back on a thrilling UK Open with fellow darts expert Paul Higham and host Dom while there's also an interview with Gerwyn Price and predictions for Thursday’s Premier League action.
Showing Timings
0 - 5.30 Chris Hammer's 125/1 winning tip Nathan Aspinall, looking for value in darts
5.30 - 7.30 Rising standards in darts and fearless rising stars
7.30 - 11 What next for Nathan Aspinall and Rob Cross - plus that 'giving up' gesture in the final.
11.20 - 17.00 More UK Open analysis and players who struggle to win majors
17.40 - 21.30 Is Gerwyn Price the best player right now and how he's turning the crowd round.
21.30 - 24.26 Michael Smith overcoming his pain and surgery to shine in Minehead
24.30 - 30.00 Gerwyn Price quickfire questions and answers
31 - 46 Premier League match-by-match predictions and best bets
46.30 Premier League accas
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Chris Hammer - @ChrisHammer180
Paul Higham - @SportsPaulH
Dom - @newcol
Matt Brocklebank joins David Ord to discuss his latest adventures on the Road To Cheltenham and we hear from leading trainers Paul Nicholls, Colin Tizzard, Ben Pauling and Nigel Twiston-Davies.
Simon Claisse updates us on the latest weather forecast and going predictions for the four great days – and there are best bets for the handicaps too.
Gareth Jones, Tom Carnduff and former pro Noel Whelan are back as they cast an eye over the latest developments in the Sky Bet Championship.
We tackle the relegation battle as we debate who will go down and who will survive. Then we get into the best centre backs in the division, taking your views onboard too.
Running Order
1 min - Relegation Battle
33 mins - the best centre backs
52 mins - Heroes and Villains
The Sporting Life team share their best bet tips for the weekend and explaining their reasoning behind their choices, covering racing, football and the Six Nations. For more best bets visit sportinglife.com.
Running Order
1 min - Horse Racing
11 mins - Football - Saturday & Sunday Premier League & Carabao Cup Final
26 mins - Rugby Union's Six Nation
Sporting Life's darts expert Chris Hammer is joined by journalist and commentator Tom Beresford to discuss recent events on the PDC Tour as well as this week’s Premier League Darts action in Dublin, while we have star interviews with James Wade, Rob Cross, Peter Wright and Raymond van Barneveld.
Sporting Life Darts Podcast #2 running order
1 mins - Weekend reflections including Glen Durrant & MVG
7 mins - James Wade interview (Click here to read the interview)
12 mins - Rob Cross interview
18 mins - Premier League predictions
21 mins - Peter Wright interview
35 mins- Raymond van Barneveld interview (Click here to read the interview)
37.20 mins - Premier League acca time!
The Sporting Life team get together to share their bests bets for the coming weekend covering Racing at Ascot, the EFL and FA Cup football action and both rugby codes.
1 mins - Racing
9 mins - football
19 mins - World Club Challenge
21 mins - Premiership Rugby Union
Gordon Elliott, Patrick Mullins, Paul Nicholls, Jonjo O'Neill, Tony Martin, Warren Greatrex, Daryl Jacob and Fran Berry all feature on this week's Sporting Life Racing Podcast.
We look ahead to the big weekend action, talk to the main protagonists as the weights for the Randox Health Grand National are unveiled and get the latest from Fran as he continues to recover from a horror fall at Wolverhampton last month.
Noel, Gareth, Tom and Dom reflect on a weekend of late goals and dramatic comebacks and it's affect on the promotion race. The team pick their favourite Sky Bet Championship forward, debate what makes a good penalty and form the Tony Mowbray fan club.
Running Order
0 mins: Aston Villa 3-3 Sheffield United
9 mins: Middlesbrough 1-1 Leeds United
17 mins: Tony Pulis & Marcelo Bielsa bromance
21 mins: Billy Sharp and our favourite Championship strikers
39 mins: Blackburn Awards and our new Tony Mowbray fan club
47 mins: The secret to a good penalty
59 mins: Weekly heroes and villains
The Sporting Team are back with their best tips for the weekend, covering Irish racing, football, cricket and rugby's Six Nations.
0 mins - Racing
7 mins - football - Premier League & EFL
17 mins - Rugby Union's Six Nations
21 mins - Cricket
Chris Hammer is joined by darts journalist and commentator Tom Beresford to preview the Premier League Darts season with some best bets while we have interviews with Raymond van Barneveld, Michael Smith and Gerwyn Price.
0-11.30: Premier League Format: Good or bad?
11.30: Who will win it, and player analysis
28.40: Relegation
32.00: Week One Fixtures
33.32: Raymond van Barneveld interview
41.42: Gerwyn Price interview
51.10: Michael Smith interview
58.40: Week One trebles
Another action packed weekend ahead and the Sporting Life team has it all covered with our best bets covering racing, football and darts. Plus we are in the USA for NFL Super Bowl.
0 mins - Racing
8 mins - Football - Premier League & EFL
16 mins - Masters Darts
21 mins - NFL Super Bowl
David Ord is joined by Ben Linfoot, Matthew Brocklebank and Michael Shinners to look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival. There’s a preview of the novice hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival and reaction to last weekend’s key action.
Noel Whelan, Gareth Jones and Tom Carduff get their teeth into Norwich 2-2 Sheffield United; look at which teams outside the top six could make the play-offs; and debate the movement that could still happen in the final week of the Transfer Market. There's also heated debate on the subject of Ashley Cole to Derby and in our new weekend heroes and villains section
Schedule
0mins - Norwich 2-2 Sheffield United
9 mins - Leeds v Norwich
15 mins - Rotherham's survival hopes
20 mins - Who from outside the top 6 will make the play offs
30 mins - Transfer Market - what movement will happen this week
42 mins - Ashley Cole to Derby
53 mins - Weekend heroes and villains
The Sporting Life team return to share their best bets for the weekend of January 26-27 covering football, racing and golf
The Sporting Life racing team of Dave Ord, Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank are joined by Sky Bet’s Michel Shinners to discuss Gold Cup favourite Presenting Percy’s Galmoy win, while reflecting on Altior and Cyrname before looking ahead to the weekend’s action – including the Sky Bet Chase.
Richard Mann and Ben Coley sit down to discuss Judd Trump’s landmark victory at the Dafabet Masters where he beat Ronnie O’Sullivan in a one-sided final on Sunday.
O’Sullivan’s bid for a sixth world title at Sheffield in the spring comes under the microscope, as does world number one Mark Selby who is still to recapture the sort of form that shot him to the top of the world rankings.
With a host of major tournaments still be come before Sheffield comes around, the likes of Kyren Wilson, Mark Allen and Ryan Day are also discussed while the Richard and Ben also ponder whether Chinese sensation Ding Junhui can build on a promising semi-finals finish in London and finally become champion of the world in a few months’ time.
The Sporting Life team are back covering racing, football and NFL with their best bets for the weekend ahead.
Running Order;
0-11mins - Racing
11-23 - Football
23-end - NFL
David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Michael Shinners of Sky Bet look ahead to the weekend’s racing and provide their early thoughts on the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup and Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March.
What a incredible 7 days in the Sky Bet Championship, and the Sporting Life team get into it all, debating Spy Gate; manager changes at Stoke and Forest; the major weekend results, including WBA v Norwich and wins for Reading and Ipswich.
Running Order
0-25 - Spy Gate & Leeds v Derby
26-36 WBA v Norwich & Harvey Barnes
37-47 Stoke's problems and Natan Jones
48-54 Forest Manager & Martin O'Neill
55-1.04 - Ipswich's busy January / Reading Gomes' first win / Sheffield United into second
The Sporting Life team are back covering racing, football and tennis with their best bets for the weekend ahead.
Running Order
0-8mins - Racing - Kempton and Warwick
8-19 - Football - Premier League & EFL
19-end - Tennis - Andy Murray & Australia Open
Ben Coley is joined by Richard Mann and Eurosport pundit Neal Foulds to preview the Dafabet Masters, where Ronnie O’Sullivan will start a strong favourite.
The Sporting Life Racing team review the Christmas period and its affects in the build up to the Cheltenham Festival.
Gareth, Noel, Tom and Dom are back with Sporting Life's first Sky Bet Championship Podcast of 2019.
We get together to review the Christmas period; Birmingham's potential points deduction; Bolton's financial plight; Steve Bruce's move to Sheffield Wednesday; and much more.
Timings
0-30mins: The Top Six's Christmas
30-36: Steve Bruce at Wednesday
37-43: Player recruitment; gambling on promotion
44 -56: Birmingham potential 12 point deduction & FFP
57-1.03: Bolton's financial plight & Christian Doidge situation
Welcome to our first Best Bets Podcast of 2019, as the Sporting Life team discuss their best tips for the sporting weekend ahead.
Running Order
0mins - Racing
8mins - FA Cup football
18mins - Big Bask Cricket
Join the Sporting Life team in their festive racing podcast and test your 2018 racing knowledge with their Christmas Quiz. Plus a chance to win racing tickets for a 2019 big meeting.
The Sporting Life team cast their eyes over events at Old Trafford as Jose Mourinho leaves and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer comes in. We discuss if this caretaker manager role is right for the club; the bigger problems ay Old Trafford and who will be the next full time manager, with full betting odds too
The Sporting Life team is back with their latest weekends best bets Podcast.
1 min - Darts - World Championship
6mins - Football - Premier League Saturday tips & Liverpool v Man Utd
15 mins - Horse Racing - Cheltenham International Meeting
22 mins - NFL
Ben Coley is joined by Dom Newton-Collinge and Chris Hammer to talk through the key contenders ahead of Sunday’s Sports Personality of the Year ceremony. Our team also touch upon the new World Star award and why the Greatest Moment shortlist might be missing the real highlight from Russia 2018.
Key Show Timings
0:00 to 5.49: Introduction & new SPOTY format
5.50 to 14.20: Sports Moment of the Year nominees
14.21 to 16.05: Overseas Sports Personality of the Year
1610 onwards: Sports Personality of the Year potential 'nominees'
16.20 to 18.20: Harry Kane
18.21 to 21.26: Geraint Thomas
21.27 to 2245: Lewis Hamilton
22.46 to 27.34: Tyson Fury
27.35 to 32.34: Ronnie O'Sullivan
32.40 to 35.10: Dina Asher-Smith
36.11 to 41.40: Alastair Cook
41.41 to 44.50: Best bets and 1-2-3 predictions (Anthony Joshua makes a shock entry out of nowhere!)
44.51 to the end: Ones we missed!
Chris Hammer is joined by three-time World Champion John Part to preview the 2018 World Darts Championship. We also have exclusive interviews with star players Daryl Gurney, Joe Cullen and Paul Nicholson.
Show timings:
0 to 3.11: Introduction
3.12 to 9.15: John and Chris on quarter one, including MVG, Barney & James Wade
9.16 to 11.25: Part on Barney’s retirement motivations
11.30 to 21.50: Interview with Daryl Gurney on his recent successes and MVG's 'beatability'
22.20 to 27.50: John and Chris on quarter two, including Gary Anderson & Daryl Gurney
27.53 – 41.35: Interview with Paul Nicholson on his comeback, punditry and the rise of women's darts
41.50 - 45.15: John and Chris finish quarter two, including Dave Chisnall
45.16 - 45.15: John and Chris on quarter three, including Rob Cross
51.50 – 58.20: Interview with Joe Cullen on his rising stock and Premier League potential
58.26 to 1:04.42: John and Chris on the fourth quarter, including Gerwyn Price, Peter Wright & Joe Cullen
1:05.00 to 1:09.34: John on the two female players and a 20/1 special
1:09.40 to the end: John on his semi-finals and eventual winner
Richard Mann joins Ben Coley to reflect on Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record-breaking success in snooker’s UK Championship.
Noel Whelan, Tom Carnduff and Gareth Jones debate the latest news and results from the Sky Bet EFL Championship.
In the final episode of 2018 we discuss the players of the season so far and make our bold predictions for what could happen in 2019.
Join the Sporting Life Team as we share our best tips for the weekend's sports action.
1 min - Racing
9 mins - Football
20 mins - Boxing
The Sporting Life team share their best bets of the weekend, including
1 min: Horse Racing - Ladbrokes Trophy & Fighting Fifth
9 mins: Football - Premier League & Sky Bet Championship
19 mins: Golf - Australia PGA & Mauritius Open
23 mins: Snooker - UK Championship
For more betting previews visit sportinglife.com
Ed Chamberlin and Oli Bell join our racing team to look back on an eventful Betfair Chase – and ahead to some mouthwatering action.
There are strong views on Buveur D’Air, Samcro and the Ladbrokes Trophy and Ben Linfoot issues an impassioned plea to Harry Fry to alter running plans for one of his stable stars.
Professional David Grace joins our snooker expert Richard Mann and host Ben Coley as we preview the UK Championship in York.
The Sporting Life team highlight their best bets for the weekend across a range of sports
1 min - Racing
11 mins - Football, EFL and Premier League
26 mins - Rugby Union, Autumn Internationals
Our racing team are joined by Paul Nicholls, Nicky Henderson, Anthony Honeyball, Tom Lacey, Tom Scudamore and Harry Cobden as they look ahead to Saturday’s Betfair Chase at Haydock, the feature action from Ascot and next week’s Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury.
There are tips too with Ben Linfoot sweet on a 16/1 chance at Haydock while Richard Mann is a the lone voice taking on Might Bite in the Betfair Chase.
The Sporting Life team highlight their best bets for the weekend across a range of sports
1min - Racing, including Cheltenham November Meeting
6mins - Football, including England v Croatia
15mins - Rugby Inion, Autumn Internationals
19mins - Darts, Grand Slam of Darts
21mins Golf, DP World Tour Championship
Michael Shinners and David Ord are with you, bringing you exclusive access from the Cheltenham Press Day. We speak with Nicky Henderson, and Jack Channon. Emma Lavelle discusses Javart and Clerk of Course Simon Claisse explains the changes they've made for the Meeting.
Ben Coley takes you around the Sporting Life office as we highlight our best bets for the weekend.
1 Min: Racing Tips, including Wincaton
12 mins: Football, including the Manchester derby
For full best bets tips on Racing, Football, F1; Darts; Rugby Union & NFL head to sportinglife.com now.
David Ord and Ben Linfoot are on Sporting Life Racing Podcast duty this week as they discuss Samcro, the Breeders’ Cup, Cross Counter and much more.
There’s a look ahead to the key weekend action too.
We get around the Sporting Life office as our tipsters provide their best bets for the weekend of 3-4 November 2018.
Timings:
1min: Football - Premier League & EFL
8mins: Racing - Jumps & Breeders Cup
15mins: Darts - World Series of Darts Finals
17mins: NFL
20mins: Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals
Steve Anderson of the Daily Racing Form joins Matt Brocklebank, Richard Mann and David Ord to preview this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup.
We look at the pick of the European team, the main stars in the home defence and pick out the best bets for two star-studded nights of action at Churchill Downs.
One Jump Ahead author and Racing UK pundit Mark Howard joins David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Michael Shinners to preview the new National Hunt season.
They discuss all the major divisions, offering thoughts on the big players in each, as well as providing horses to follow, ante-post tips and much more.
One Jump Ahead author and Racing UK pundit Mark Howard joins David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Michael Shinners to reflect on the action from QIPCO British Champions Day. Cracksman, Roaring Lion and Stradivarius all come under the microscope while the panel also preview the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster and Cheltenham’s opening meeting of the season.
The team provide a race-by-race guide to QIPCO British Champions Day in the latest Racing Podcast.
We're looking forward to the Group One-packed Ascot action as David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank pick out their selections for Saturday.
Will the old Cracksman turn up in the Champion Stakes? Is Lah Ti Dar vulnerable to the Aidan O'Brien masses in the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes? We answer all the big punting posers in this week's edition.
We reflect on last week’s Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and look ahead to the Dubai Future Champions Weekend at Newmarket.
Our team of David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Richard Mann are joined by Michael Shinners from Sky Bet as they dissect the key talking points from the action in ParisLongchamp and try to unravel another fiercely-competitive renewal of the Cesarewitch Stakes.
The boys also take a look at an intriguing renewal of the Dewhurst Stakes as well as picking out their best bets for the weekend.
Ben Linfoot is joined by fellow Sportinglife.com racing colleague Matt Brocklebank and Sky Bet’s Michael Shinners to reflect on the Cambridgeshire and look ahead to a stellar weekend on both sides of the English Channel as the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe takes centre stage.
David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Richard Mann previews the Newmarket Cambridgeshire, provide their best bets and discuss all the latest news from the industry.
A veteran of 13 Ryder Cups, caddie Billy Foster shares his amazing experience from the contest and gives his view on the 2018 clash in Paris, where he will be part of the team again. Billy discusses with our golf expert Ben Coley his views on Thomas Bjorn, Tigers Woods, Le Golf National Paris course, Rory McIlroy and much more.
We are at Moortown GC - the home of the 1929 Ryder Cup - as we preview the 2018 contest in Paris. We also have a Ryder Cup quiz for you to test your knowledge, as Ben Coley is joined by National Club Golfer's Alex Perry and Mark Townsend; and Phil Casey from the Press Association.
The racing team return with their reflections on what looks the hottest two-year-old colts’ division in years, and a look ahead to the weekend’s feature action, including the Ayr Gold Cup.
Ed Chamberlin is in da house – or the studio – as our racing team look ahead to the final Classic of the season, the William Hill St Leger.
There are reflections on the victories of Enable and The Tin Man last weekend, best bets for the rest of the week and much more, well Oli Bell on the phone.
Harry Angel is the red-hot favourite for Saturday's 32Red Sprint Cup at Haydock and our preview podcast ahead of the big race features an interview with his trainer Clive Cox.
There's also a look at Enable v Crystal Ocean at Kempton and bests bets for the weekend's racing.
Our racing team reflect on the action from the four-day Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival.
David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank talk all things Roaring Lion, Sea Of Class, Lah Ti Dar and more – as well as offering up bets for the St Leger, Cesarewitch and Arc.
Fran Berry joins them on the line too to reflect on the highs of Thundering Blue’s great run in the Juddmonte International to the lows of a rounders defeat the hands of Ed Chamberlin’s ITV XI.
Broadcasting from the Finishing Post at York Racecourse we are joined by jockey Fran Berry and Oli Bell as we build up to the Ebor Festival and look at who could be the big winners.
Ben Coley is joined by Paul Higham and Kit Alexander to preview the season’s final major and talk Ryder Cup in our latest golf podcast.
Two huge betting races coming up at Glorious Goowood and the brains trust – well our racing team – look to crack at the Golden Mile and Stewards’ Cup.
They combine to find big forecast and trifecta perms – they couldn’t do the double – surely?
Ed Chamberlin and Oli Bell join our triumphant racing team to talk all things Ascot, York and Strictly Come Dancing
Fran Berry joins David Ord, Ben Linfoot and Michael Shinners to preview the Sky Bet Go Eacing In Yorkshire Summer Festival
Playing darts in tornados, sunbathing at the oche and 500/1 tips.
Yes, you've guessed it, the Sporting Life Darts Podcast is back with John Part as we look ahead to the World Matchplay in Blackpool
Ben Coley is joined by Kit Alexander and Paul Higham to preview the Open Championship, plus we’ve the inside track from Carnoustie’s Championship greenkeeper and some Open memories from a former teen prodigy…
Need a break from the World Cup drama? Pour yourself a beer/pimms/G&T/tea - well any drink - and join our racing team as they amble through numerous topics.
In there is an Eclipse preview, a look at celebrity birthdays, a journey through the racecourses of Yorkshire and Matt Brocklebank in a Gareth Southgate mask.
Well you can't escape it completely.
Following England's incredible round of 16 win over Colombia on penalties the entire nation has come down with World Cup fever!
Join Sporting Life's Dom, George and Tom alongside Sky Bet's Sandro Di Michele as they fall head-over-heels in love with England, discuss the Three Lions chances of winning the tournament and look ahead to the weekend's quarter-final action!
Oli Bell and Ed Chamberlin join the team to reflect on Royal Ascot and look ahead to the Irish Derby while Fran Berry runs us through his forthcoming rides. It's all very relaxed.
Ed Chamberlin and Oli Bell join our racing team, to formulate a life-changing multiple bet for Royal Ascot - the accumulator pays over 3000/1.
The US Open begins on Thursday and our team of experts are on hand to set the scene ahead of the long-awaited return to Shinnecock.
Included in our podcast are the thoughts of Sporting Life golf expert Ben Coley, who speaks to Golf Channel’s Will Gray in a must-hear interview, while Kit Alexander and Paul Higham also provide their analysis and best bets.
Hosted by Sporting Life's Dom Newton-Collinge.
It's Investec Derby time and our regular team look ahead to the two Classics at Epsom and Ed Chamberlin, Oli Bell and Fran Berry.
Fran Berry was at the centre of the drama at Chepstow in midweek and he joins our racing team to discuss the incident and look ahead to some big rides in the coming days.
Ed Chamberlin has an outsider he fancies for the Investec Derby and an unprofessional Oli Bell meets his contractual obligations by joining in for the last two minutes.
It’s Oscar night for fans of the Sporting Life Darts Podcast as three-time world champion John Part dishes out a host of awards to celebrate a fascinating Premier League Darts season.
Darth Maple also brings you his semi-final predictions for Thursday’s Play-Offs at the O2 – and reveals his pick for who he thinks will be lifting the trophy.
The Chester May Meeting is over and on the eve of the York Dante Festival Fran Berry plus BAFTA winners Ed Chamberlin and Oli Bell join our racing team.
They discuss the recent trials – what’s to come – and look at just where we stand ahead of the Investec Derby and Oaks.
Who would win a three player mini-Super League? Bristol in his prime? Taylor inn his prime? Or MVG in his prime?
We mull this over, plus Premier League predictions with John Part in the penultimate episode of the Sporting Life Darts Podcast in the Premier League season.
Ed Chamberlin and Oli Bell join our team to look ahead to the QIPCO Guineas Festival at Newmarket and we have a Sporting Life first…all five pundits have the same selection for the QIPCO 2000 Guineas!
There are value alternatives offered too from Matt Brocklebank, Ben Linfoot and David Ord while opinions do vary on Sunday’s QIPCO 1000 Guineas.
Oli has some interesting gossip from Wednesday’s Guineas lunch at Newmarket where they didn’t’ serve the The Full House Burger that left Linfoot lethargic for the start of this episode.
As the Premier League Darts season heads ever closer towards its conclusion, three-time world champion John Part discusses the state of play with our darts team as well as offering his predictions for Thursday’s games in Birmingham.
Plus John also throws in some expert advice to improve your own game!
Oli Bell and Daryl Jacob join our racing team to reflect on the jumps season and look ahead to Sandown on Saturday.
Daryl picks out some of the horses that have made 2017/18 so memorable for him as well as looking ahead to a mouthwatering Punchestown ride aboard Footpad.
A clearly punch-drunk Oli Bell hands out his end of season awards - and calls out a legendary former rider plus a fellow sportinglife columnist as he looks to continue his boxing career.
The rest of the team offer their highlights of the season, best bets for the weekend and are careful not to upset a clearly testosterone-fuelled Bell.
The Sporting Life Darts Podcast is back after a one week break with me Dom and three-time world champion John Part – not to mention our very own darts expert Paul Higham who buckles into the flights of Chris Hammer, who is enjoying a well-earned holiday.
We get Darth Maple’s predictions for Thursday’s Premier League matches in Manchester and look back at a memorable two nights in Rotterdam last week.
Ed Chamberlin and Oli Bell join our racing team to preview the three days of the Randox Health Grand National Festival and Daryl Jacob takes us through a mouthwatering book of rides.
There are best bets for Thursday, Friday and Saturday and the startling revelation that one of the guests is about to appear in front of camera with a broken nose (spoiler alert - it isn't Ed).
We pay a special tribute to Eric Bristow in episode 11 of the Sporting Life Darts Podcast with three-time world champion John Part and Chris Hammer. Plus there's the usual Premier League predictions...
Ed Chamberlin and Oli Bell join our regular racing team to look ahead to next Saturday’s Randox Health Grand National.
Each pundit offers a 1-2-3-4-5 for the great race and using mathematic calculations that would have Rachel Riley reaching for a calculator produce the definitive Podcast selection for the Aintree showpiece.
*Spoiler alert – a horse available at 100/1 features heavily
The regular team of John Part, Chris and Dom look ahead to Week 10 of the 2018 Premier League Darts season.
There's an update on the darts themed jockey silks too as we're joined by horse owner Michael Ryan who shares the story behind them!
At last, the season’s first major championship is upon us and what an engrossing edition of the Masters it promises to be!
Sporting Life trip Dom Newton-Collinge, Ben Coley and Paul Higham are joined by Golf World’s Kit Alexander and award-winning writer and broadcaster, Jason Sobel to look ahead to the much anticipated 2018 Masters.
Darts predictions, 'Immunity Challenge practice drills, how cricket can't compare to darts and three sandwich funded horses darts fans MUST follow (?!)
All this and more with our regular trip of Dom, Chris and three-time world champ John Part.
Our team reflect on the highs and lows of the Cheltenham Festival and then gallop headlong into the new Flat season at Doncaster with tips for the big weekend races. Oli Bell has two fancies for the Lincoln, Fran Berry has news of his Doncaster rides and Ed Chamberlin…prepares to get away for a quick holiday.
There are horses to follow too from Matt Brocklebank, Richard Mann and Michael Shinners.
More expert tips to imrove you own game as well as tips to make you some money this Thursday night! All courtesy of three-time World Champ John Part...
On this week’s show John Part talks about Gary Anderson's recent exploits, future world number ones, how you know if you have the talent to make it to the top and another round of Premier League Darts.
On the eve of the Cheltenham Festival our regular team look ahead to the four great days and provide their best bets.
Daryl Jacob takes us through his big rides and reveals who he's chosen partner in the Sun Bets Stayers Hurdle.
John Part talks us through what was an unforgettable UK Open weekend on and off the oche for the stars and underdogs. We also get Darth Maple's Premier League Darts predictions...
John Part’s big UK Open return, anti-climax in Germany (?), poor player music selection, best entrances and another round of Premier League Darts predictions, including Darth Maple’s big treble.
Love is in the air on the Valentines Day Podcast as David Ord and Michael Shinners are joined by Ed Chamberlin, Oli Bell and Daryl Jacob to talk all things Newbury, Grand National, Ascot and amour.
There’s a challenge to be met too – to overhaul the Sporting Life darts podcast and seal the position as number one in the SL chart.
Join three-time world champion John Part and Sporting Life's Chris and Dom for this week's Premier League darts predictions plus John takes your questions on improving your darts and settling scores!
Our team are again joined by Ed Chamberlin, Oli Bell and Daryl Jacob to preview the weekend action.
Not only do we get their best bets for the Betfair Hurdle, you have the chance to win tickets to Sky Bet Dovecote day at Kempton and we find out how Ed and Oli keep the big chill out at the mid-winter meetings.
Join three-time world champion John Part and Sporting Life's Chris and Dom for more darts predictions plus John turns agony uncle to take your questions on beating problem players in pub games and improving your darts!
David Ord, Michael Shinners and Ben Linfoot are joined by Daryl Jacob, Oli Bell and Ed Chamberlin.
They reflect on the action from last weekend and look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival – but there’s the bombshell news one of the sextet is setting foot into the boxing ring for a charity bout.
From there things take a different turn – and we need your help to finalise a nickname for the unlikely pugilist.
Don’t forget there were winners galore tipped up last week (the panel didn’t) plus we reveal the answer to last week's brainteaser too…
The new season of Premier League Darts kicks off in Dublin on Thursday night and three-time world champion John Part has linked up with Sporting Life for a third successive year to bring you his insightful week-by-week predictions and betting tips.
The Sporting Life Darts Podcast also features our resident darts expert Chris Hammer (who is still dining out on tipping Rob Cross to win the World Championship at 16/1) and host Dom Newton-Collinge, who, let's just say, doesn't yet know his Shanghai from his big fish.
On this week's show, the trio discuss the fresh-looking line-up, John's memories of playing in Dublin, a host of season-long bets, this week's predictions, why listening to music at the oche should be allowed, and how Gerwyn Price tries to use his 'best body in darts' to gain a psychological advantage over his opponents.
The Sporting Life Podcast returns! David Ord, Matt Brocklebank and Michael Shinners are joined by Ed Chamberlin (Sky Sports, ITV Sport) and Oli Bell (ITV Sport) as they look ahead to the Sky Bet Chase and Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham this weekend.
There's also the chance for you to win tickets to Kempton next month!