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Are Team Tactics Ruining Racing? | Running Loose Podcast

The big debate this week centres on TEAM TACTICS in horse racing.

Should trainers with multiple runners be allowed to use team tactics to control a race? Or is horse racing an individual sport where every horse should be running solely on its own merits?

With Aidan O'Brien's dominance of the biggest races once again under the spotlight, Vanessa and Francesca tackle one of the sport's most divisive topics. The pair discuss Constitution River's victory in the French Derby, pacemakers, public perception, betting implications and whether powerful operations have an unfair advantage over smaller owners and trainers.

Elsewhere, the Running Loose hosts reflect on a whirlwind week that included trips to Cartmel and Windsor, Tyson Fury's racehorse Big Gypsy King making headlines via Paris Fury's appearance on Jamie Laing's Great Company podcast, and one very awkward panel discussion in which Cesca accidentally puts her foot in it with a Married At First Sight reference before the great and the good of Holker Hall.

Plus, the pair dive into Jilly Cooper's Rivals (are you Team Cameron Cook, Taggie or Rupert Campbell-Black?), discuss feminism, television storylines, life in racing media, and announce the winner of the Sophie Harden artwork competition.

And, of course, there are plenty of stories from racecourses, fairground rides and life behind the scenes in horse racing. With George Boughey, Sam Haggas, William Haggas, George Ward, his Derby hopeful Maltese Cross, Jimmy Moffatt and Mark Prescott all featuring in the conversation, it's a packed episode as Derby week unfolds.

ITV Racing host Francesca Cumani and Sky Sports presenter Vanessa Ryle join forces on a brilliant new podcast.

Whether you're a die-hard racing fan or just here for the banter, the pair cover everything from turf talk to off-track gossip. Expect racing industry insights, personalities, opinions and stories from inside the sport.

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Soumillon BANNED at Royal Ascot: Who’s Really to Blame? | Running Loose Podcast

Welcome back to Running Loose with Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle!Fresh from an unforgettable week at Royal Ascot, Francesca and Vanessa unpack everything that happened on and off the racecourse. A...

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Royal Ascot Rule Breakers & Does British Racing Have a Track Safety Problem? | Running Loose Podcast

This week on Running Loose, hosts Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle dive into the strangest rules of Royal Ascot and the Haydock track disaster.Plus, Vanessa's *very short* list of must-haves for a bo...

11 Kesä 30min

Can THIS Save the Derby? Michael Owen's Racing Rules & Horse Phrases Explained

This week on Running Loose, hosts Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle dive into the changing face of the Epsom Derby and its bold new party plans...Plus, is Michael Owen Cesca's new best friend?! The ev...

21 Touko 30min

Rivals is Back! Why Aiden O'Brien Dominates Derby Trials and the Horse with 3000 Owners Off to Paris

Vanessa and Francesca are back with another chaotic episode of Running Loose! From car disasters and therapy revelations to Rivals, the horse with 3,000 owners, and why Aiden O’Brien keeps getting it ...

15 Touko 34min

Chester Shenanigans, Racing in California and Weird Race Day Rituals

Welcome back to Running Loose!Fresh from another week in British racing, Vanessa unpacks the unique atmosphere that makes Chester one of the maddest weeks in the calendar and how Michael Owen has help...

7 Touko 33min

The Guineas, Getting Cancelled, & How Much Stallions REALLY Make | Running Loose Podcast

Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle preview the 1000 and 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, share the story of Vanessa's epic point-to-point win with Cap Du Mathan, and break down what top stallions (and not ju...

1 Touko 33min