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Maddy Playle, Lee Mottershead and Tom Collins reflect on a memorable Royal Ascot week. The team look back at all the big talking points including the Commonwealth Cup where Campanelle was awarded the race after a stewards' inquiry demoted Dragon Symbol who was first past the post. Do the panel think the right decision was made? Palace Pier won the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday but would he suit a step up in trip? And would he beat Poetic Flare, who was an impressive winner of the St. James's Palace Stakes, in the Sussex Stakes? Subjectivist won the Gold Cup for trainer Mark Johnston on the Thursday and the panel discuss his performance along with Stradivarius who could only manage fourth. Along with all the Royal Ascot discussion, the guys give their opinions on the proposal to extend the Cheltenham Festival to five days and each give a horse to watch out for this week.

Joshua Stacey & Charlie Poste speak to high-flying Gavin Cromwell after his Royal Ascot success in the Queen Mary with Quick Suzy. Subscribing to this podcast could be the best thing you've done as a racing fan! We want to hear your views on the topics talked about during the pod. Get in touch over on Twitter  (@RacingRiot, @TheRacingJosh & @CharliePoste). Subscribe for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, RSS, iHeart, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, RadioPublic & Google Play and Android Podcast apps. If you enjoyed the show, both Josh & Charlie would really appreciate a Five Star Rating on Apple Podcast to help reach as many ears as possible!

Bruce Millington is joined by Keith Melrose and Graeme Rodway for a look ahead to the final day of Royal Ascot.  The trio preview all seven races shown live on ITV Racing, kicking off with the Chesham. Friday’s racing was put at risk due to heavy rainfall so the team make sure to assess the credentials of all runners form on softer ground. The Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes looks an interesting battle but G-Rod thinks he’s found the best bet of the meeting and Keith Melrose is in agreement. After picking out their fancies for each race at Royal Ascot they finish off with their NAPs of the day.

Jack Reeve is joined by Dan Childs and James Mason for a look at Euro 2020 so far and a view ahead to the upcoming fixtures.  Both Dan and James have been impressed with France, Italy and Portugal so far while remaining cautiously optimistic surrounding England's chances.  18+ BeGambleAware 

Bruce Millington and Steve Palmer are back with another Sweet Spot, this week previewing the US Open taking place at Torrey Pines.   Steve has seven selections for this week's big tournament, which include an emphasis on both youth and experience. He also has a run through the chances of each player towards the head of the market, showing concern that one specific player may not be over their injury woes.

Maddy Playle is joined by Lee Mottershead and Mark Boylan for a look ahead to the 2021 Royal Ascot Festival

Bruce Millington is joined by David Jennings and Graeme Rodway for a look ahead to this weekend’s ITV Racing from York, Chester and Sandown. DJ and Graeme have polar opposite views for the Queen Mother's Cup Handicap at York, but who will have the last laugh?  The Pavers Foundation Catherine Memorial Sprint Handicap looks like a tricky contest on paper, but DJ thinks he might just have it sussed with a confident 6-1 selection.  Turning their attention to Sandown, the team previews the Scurry Stakes, where DJ is not shy to mention his 11-1 winning tip in this race four years ago with none other than Battaash.  With Royal Ascot just around the corner, the panel each give their ‘banker’ of the festival as well as a big-priced outsider to look out for. 

Bruce Millington is joined by Aidan Perkins and Dan Childs to take a look ahead at the highly anticipated 2020 European Championship. As well as their outright bets for the tournament, the panel make their selections for the home nations’ first group games of the competition. 18+ #BeGambleAware

Martin Stevens and James Thomas are back with leading bloodstock agent Ross Doyle on finding talent at the sales. The team also discuss the red-hot run of form with Mojo Star finishing 2nd in The Derby and Epsom scorer Oh This Is Us. Top Lot is proudly sponsored by Irish Thoroughbred Marketing.

Jack Reeve and Steve Palmer are back with another Sweet Spot episode. Both previewing the upcoming Palmetto Championship & Scandinavian Mixed tournaments.   The team take a look back at the Memorial tournament and the European Open, analysing who impressed and who underperformed. Steve also gives us his biggest fancies for this week's tournaments, including other selections who could be worth backing at even better prices. 

Maddy Playle, Lee Mottershead and Tom Collins look back on a Classic weekend at Epsom where there was certainly no shortage of quality.  The team breakdown Pyledriver’s memorable win in Friday’s Coronation Cup for William Muir and Chris Grassick, but the superb ride by Martin Dwyer hasn’t gone under the radar.  Snowfall could hardly have won the Cazoo Oaks more impressively, receiving the same Racing Post Rating as Enable achieved in the race four years ago, but how do the panel really rate that performance? Adam Kirby produced a stellar ride on Adayar to win the Cazoo Derby, having picked up the mount after connections of John Leeper switched riders for Frankie Dettori just days before. Is Adayar a St Leger winner in waiting? The team have a think about what could be next for the Godolphin colt. Looking ahead, the team share their best bets for not only this week but Royal Ascot as well!

Bruce Millington is joined by David Jennings and Keith Melrose to preview the weekend's best ITV Racing action including the Epsom Derby. Bolshoi Ballet is the short-priced favourite for the 2021 Derby but there is plenty of talent in behind including the likes of Mac Swiney who bids to follow up his Irish 2,000 Guineas victory for Jim Bolger. Aidan O’Brien sends just one runner to post in the Derby for the first time since 2004. Do our panel agree with his confidence or have they picked out a runner at a bigger price?  After running through the card at Epsom, David and Keith look to Listowel, Doncaster and Musselburgh for their best bets away from the cameras. They then take a look at the Group action on Sunday at Chantilly which includes the Prix du Jockey Club where they both fancy a Gosden colt but not the same one. The team also give their weekend NAPs and David is extremely sweet on a certain Frankel colt at Epsom.

Bruce Millington is joined by James Mason and Chris Rivers to assess the conclusion of the Premier League season and preview the upcoming international fixtures. As well as an intriguing slate of friendlies, the panel guides you through some of their best bets for Euro 2020, including the Golden Boot award. 18+ #BeGambleAware

Bruce Millington and Joe Champion return with another Sweet Spot episode. This week the pair are previewing the upcoming Memorial Tournament, European Open and the Women's US Open.   Bruce wonders whether event organisers may use the ongoing Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka feud to spice up a featured group in the upcoming events on the USPGA. Joe gives us his biggest fancies for this week's tournaments, including other selections who could be worth backing at even better prices. 

Maddy Playle is joined by Tom Collins and debutant Josh Stacey for a look back at the weekend’s racing and a preview of the upcoming Epsom Classics. The team discuss Kinross' Group 3 success at Haydock and what could be next for him. They also take out some eyecatchers from the meeting who didn't necessarily get their head in front at the post. Skalleti had success this weekend at Longchamp in the Prix d'Ispahan. Tom Collins weighs in on whether he would have gained that Group 1 success if not for the bending of whip rules by veteran jockey Gerald Mosse. Looking ahead to the Oaks and Derby, the panel dissect which of the current entries they think have the best chance and have stood out the most in this season's trials. 18+ GambleAware 

Joshua Stacey & Charlie Poste speak to high-flying Rory Cleary after his success on Mac Sweeney in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. Will he stay the Derby trip? What is it like working for Jim Bolger? Rory reveals all. Subscribing to this podcast could be the best thing you've done as a racing fan! We want to hear your views on the topics talked about during the pod. Get in touch over on Twitter  (@RacingRiot, @TheRacingJosh & @CharliePoste). Subscribe for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, RSS, iHeart, TuneIn, CastBox, Stitcher, RadioPublic & Google Play and Android Podcast apps. If you enjoyed the show, both Josh & Charlie would really appreciate a Five Star Rating on Apple Podcast to help reach as many ears as possible!

Bruce Millington is joined by Keith Melrose and Paul Kealy for a look at this weekend's ITV Racing.  There's top action from Haydock, Beverley and Chester and the panel pick out their best bets over the next few days.  18+ #BeGambleAware

Jack Reeve is joined by Mark Langdon and Jack Ogalbe to preview a big weekend of football which includes a Champions League final and three EFL play-off finals.  The panel provide their tips for all the big games as well as a look ahead to Euro 2020 where both Mark and Jack provide an outside fancy for the tournament. 18+ GambleAware 

Bruce Millington and Steve Palmer are back with another Sweet Spot episode. Both previewing the upcoming Charles Schwab Challenge & Made in Himmerland tournaments.   The team take a look back at the PGA Championship, looking at Phil Mickelson’s triumph and who else impressed. Steve also gives us his biggest fancies for this week's tournaments, including other selections who could be worth backing at even better prices. 

Maddy Playle is joined by Tom Collins and James Stevens for a look back at the weekend's racing while having one eye on the week ahead.  Jim Bolger took the headlines once again after landing the 1-2 in the Irish 2,000 Guineas with Mac Swiney and Poetic Flare. The team pick out who they think could go on to do well in the Derby from this race. The panel review the other weekend action from Haydock and Goodwood, picking out their eyecatchers to take forward for the rest of the Flat season. Looking ahead to some big race meetings the trio give their best bet for Royal Ascot and briefly run through the card at Sandown on Thursday which includes the Brigadier Gerard Stakes.