
Admission Prices | Dress codes | Lockinge Review | Horses to Watch | Weekend Racing Preview | Ep 32
Paul and SD kick off this week's show by reviewing last week's Lockinge Stakes at Newbury - is Notable Speech a good thing for the Queen Anne? Why does Roger Teal keep running Dancing Gemini back at a...
22 Maj 38min

Guests George Boughey & Ben Keith | What would a new PM mean for racing? | Best Tracks to have a bet
In a bumper episode, Paul and SD are joined firstly by Star Sports founder Ben Keith to discuss his start in the Game, his love of Greyhound Racing and the Greyhound Derby, before 2000 Guineas-winning...
15 Maj 1h 2min

Chester Ground Fiasco | Affordability Checks | Incident at Hereford | O'Brien Dominates Epsom Trials
After Thursday's farcical scenes at Chester, Paul and SD discuss the situation and disagree over Tom Marquand's decision not to ride, only to then opt back in for the last two races. With rumours circ...
8 Maj 42min

"I wouldn't be annoyed if they got rid!" | Punchestown Festival Review | How good is Ka Ying Rising? | Another loss for Nicholls | Weekend Preview & Tips
After a weeks holiday, Paul and Stephen are back with plenty to discuss in the world of racing, including this week’s Punchestown Festival, where Gaelic Warrior once again impressed. We’re also deligh...
1 Maj 37min

Grand National 2026 Preview | Every Horse Rated | Should barrier trials be public? | Episode 27
The Grand National is almost upon us and in the latest episode of The Racing Alternative, the dynamic duo Stephen Darbyshire and Paul Jacobs run through EVERY horse in this year's renewal. The pair a...
10 Apr 43min

Chelmsford out, Towcester In? | Irish Grand National Thoughts | SD Goes Greyhound Racing | EP 26
With the future of Chelmsford looking bleak (the racecourse), the future of racing at Towcester is looking brighter - SD and Paul discuss the future of both at the beginning of the show after SD revea...
2 Apr 35min

Can Constitution Hill win a Group 1? | The Future of the Grand National | SD's new show | Episode 25
With Constitution Hill stealing the headlines once again, Paul and Stephen open this week’s show discussing whether he could win a Group 1 or The Ebor this season. Meanwhile SD has announced he will b...
27 Mars 43min


















