EP: 95 Doncaster, Wincanton, Aintree, Breeders’ Cup & Hong Kong
There’s racing over the sticks at both Aintree and Wincanton on Saturday. Trainer Michael Scudamore runs Some Chaos in the Listed Badger Beer Handicap Chase at Wincanton and he joins us on today’s podcast. Doncaster hosts a flat racing card on the same day
The Breeders’ Cup heads to Del Mar racetrack in San Diego this weekend for a festival of Grade 1 flat racing. Both Ado McGuinness and Paddy Twomey go in search of transatlantic success on Saturday and they join us from sunny California on today’s podcast
Morning Wire racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday’s worldwide action, and Wally Pyrah discusses Sunday’s 10-race card in Hong Kong. Hosted by Chris Barnett.
The Morning Wire Punter Podcast
‘The Punter’ has been Morning Wire’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 Morning Wire 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
Morning Wire’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.