EP: 280 Royal Ascot – Friday June 19, 2024 Two fascinating Group 1 races feature on Friday at Royal Ascot. The Commonwealth Cup is run over the straight 6-furlong course and the fillies go up against each other over a mile in the Coronation Stakes. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews Friday’s first class action at Ascot, searching for winners in the exciting World Pool [...]
EP: 278 Royal Ascot – Wednesday June 19, 2024 The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes is the Group 1 feature on day 2 of Royal Ascot. French trainer Jerome Reynier, who is based in Marseille, joins us to discuss the chances of Zarakem, his runner in the feature race. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews Wednesday’s racing at Ascot racecourse with an eye on some [...]
EP: 279 Royal Ascot – Thursday June 18, 2024 The Group 1 feature on day 3 of Royal Ascot is the prestigious Gold Cup run over 2 miles and 4 furlongs. Jockey James Doyle joins us today to talk about his Norfolk Stakes chances, the first race on today’s seven-race card. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews Gold Cup Day at Ascot, in search of [...]
Mindgym swings to loss as macroeconomic headwinds dent confidence June 17, 2024 The AIM-listed firm, which uses behavioural science to improve the performance of company's employees, has been hit by macroeconomic headwinds.
EP: 277 – Royal Ascot – Tuesday June 16, 2024 It’s Day 1 at Royal Ascot on Tuesday and we kick off at 2.30 with an excellent renewal of the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes. Today we are joined by special guests, James Doyle, Mick Appleby, Henry Dwyer, Silvestre De Sousa and Jerome Reynier. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews Tuesday’s racing action, looking [...]
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal Celebrates Storytelling for Social Mobility Awareness Day June 13, 2024 | Sponsored To celebrate Social Mobility Awareness Day and the launch of a brand-new ‘Change Starts Together’ video available from today, The Lord Mayor’s Appeal Power of Inclusion Programme Manager Imogen Chaillet writes about the power of storytelling to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in the workspace. Research by Paul Zach concluded that “emotionally engaging narratives inspire [...]
Navigating the Challenges of the Legacy of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Hand-backs: Strategies for the Public Sector June 10, 2024 | Sponsored While PFI had its heyday in the past, its legacy continues to present challenges for the public sector today as they navigate the complexities of asset hand-backs and financial obligations. The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) was initially introduced in the UK by the Conservative government in 1992 during John Major’s tenure as Prime Minister. In [...]
Aston Martin workers to get four per cent pay rise June 10, 2024 Aston Martin has announced plans to hike pay by 4 per cent for its workers, while also proposing a series of "employee wellbeing" perks.
EP: 275 Haydock, Beverley & Hong Kong June 7, 2024 Two Group races, including the John Of Gaunt Stakes at 3.35 are the highlights at Haydock on Saturday, with Beverley featuring a couple of exciting 5-furlong sprints for 2-year-olds on their afternoon card. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the weekend’s racing action, plus Wally Pyrah looks forward to Saturday’s meeting [...]