EP: 164 Ascot Champions Day & Hong Kong
It’s the long-awaited QIPCO British Champions Day meeting at Ascot on Saturday with four Group 1 races featuring on their magnificent card.
This will be the last time we see Baaeed on a racecourse as he looks to retire with a 100% win record in the famous Shadwell blue and white silks. We hear from his trainer William Haggas who spoke to the media earlier this week, as well as a lovely interview with Shadwell’s racing manager Angus Gold.
City PM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews Ascot’s stellar card, looking at some of the World Pool markets, with Wally Pyrah discussing Sunday’s race meeting in Hong Kong. Hosted by Chris Barnett.
The Punter
‘The Punter’ has been City PM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus on horseracing. Throughout the season ‘The Punter’ will preview the weekend’s action every Friday along with in-depth coverage of all the major racing festivals. In a partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, ‘The Punter’ also previews every midweek Wednesday Hong Kong meeting as well as all the major meetings.
Every Friday, and for all major racing Festivals, the City PM racing podcast will give you in-depth analysis of the action. Featuring interviews with leading trainers, jockeys and owners, the podcast is hosted by well-known racing broadcaster Chris Barnett who is joined by Bill Esdaile and Hong Kong racing expert Wally Pyrah.
Bill Esdaile
City PM’s racing editor Bill Esdaile has written for the paper since 2008. He had previously written for publications including the Sporting Life, Racing Post and The Sportsman. Each week he picks out his best bets for the weekend’s big racing action.
Chris Barnett
Chris Barnett has been a broadcasting specialist for over two decades, specialising in radio, video and podcast presentation and production. Since working at SIS, Betfair Radio, Timeform Radio, Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, Cheltenham Festival Radio and more recently, Arena Racing, Chris has always been at the forefront of the top sporting events, grabbing interviews with those that matter.