EP: 292 York – Wednesday August 19, 2024 Racing fans can always expect to see some great races at York’s Ebor Festival and on Day 1 we can look forward to the Group One Juddmonte International, run over a mile and a quarter. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Wednesday’s racing action, concentrating on some of the World Pool betting [...]
This stunning London rooftop pool could be in Los Angeles August 16, 2024 If you’re looking for London rooftop bars or outdoor swimming pools in the capital, both combine at the art’otel, the new Battersea Power Station opening with a hot tub overlooking the iconic chimneys that featured on the cover of Pink Floyd’s 1977 album Animals. A room costs £250 and gets you access to what we would [...]
EP: 291 Newbury, Ripon & Newmarket August 16, 2024 The Hungerford Stakes and Geoffrey Freer Stakes are the two Group class races at Newbury’s Premier Meeting on Saturday with Ripon staging the 6-furlong Great St. Wilfrid Handicap as their feature event. They also race at Newmarket on Saturday where the grey horses take each other on over 6 furlongs. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill [...]
EP: 290 Ascot, Haydock & Newmarket August 9, 2024 The Shergar Cup is back at Ascot again on Saturday with jockeys from all over the world taking part in this unique team event. In today’s episode, we speak with Australian-based jockey Rachel King. We also take some time to preview the best races taking place on Saturday at Haydock and Newmarket. Morning Wire Racing [...]
What is jump rope and how can you take part August 6, 2024 | City Talk Jump rope, is a highly effective and enjoyable exercise that enhances cardiovascular health, improves coordination, and builds endurance. This timeless activity involves using a rope that is swung over the head and under the feet in a rhythmic pattern, making it a fantastic workout for people of all ages and fitness levels. Not only does [...]
EP: 289 Glorious Goodwood – Saturday & Newmarket August 2, 2024 The hustle and bustle of the Stewards Cup takes place over the straight 6-furlong course at Goodwood on Saturday, with the fillies Group 2 Lillie Langtry Stakes another highlight at the West Sussex course. ITV also show two races from Newmarket’s Saturday afternoon meeting. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of this weekend’s [...]
Padel Takes Center Stage at Marble Arch: Play the World’s Fastest Growing Sport in an Iconic London Setting August 1, 2024 | City Talk Following the success of the Padel Tennis Festival in the City’s Crescent, EC1 in front of Tower Suites last year, a new initiative is now similarly encouraging workers back to their workplaces and attracting a new audience to London’s Central Activity Zone. This summer the Central London Alliance and in partnership with Marble Arch BID has capitalised [...]
Surfing the Thames: How Uber boats came to rule the river August 1, 2024 “Looking out at the river, I was struck by how empty it was,” Sean Collins tells me. This was in 1994, when he had just been made redundant from his previous role as an apprentice waterman on the Thames. All that empty water stretching through the middle of London – it was a “waste”. But [...]
EP: 288 Glorious Goodwood – Thursday July 30, 2024 The fillies take centre stage on Thursday at Glorious Goodwood in the Group One mile and a quarter Nassau Stakes at 3.35, accompanied by both the Richmond and Gordon Stakes on the third day of this year’s festival. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews today’s racing, once again looking at betting options in the World [...]