Heading Into Year Five

2024-12-01

In the 49th episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle celebrate entering the fifth year of their podcast and recount how they both got into horse racing. They update on the progress of their horses, including a welcome winner for Simon from Sharp Distinction. They also touch on recent race outcomes from the Cheltenham November meeting and major international events like the Breeders Cup, whilst candidly discussing the challenges faced by the racing community after horse fatalities. The episode concludes with a reflection on shared ownership and its joys,...

In the 49th episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle celebrate entering the fifth year of their podcast and recount how they both got into horse racing.

They update on the progress of their horses, including a welcome winner for Simon from Sharp Distinction.

They also touch on recent race outcomes from the Cheltenham November meeting and major international events like the Breeders Cup, whilst candidly discussing the challenges faced by the racing community after horse fatalities.

The episode concludes with a reflection on shared ownership and its joys, ending with the hosts' suggestions for improving the racing industry.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:26 BG Racing Updates: Bella Cavalla and Stryder

04:03 Solario Racing Highlights

09:17 Recent Major Races and Performances

11:29 Cheltenham November Meeting Recap

19:36 Shared Ownership Event at Ascot

23:38 Personal Stories: Getting into Racing

30:14 Improving British Racing: Suggestions

34:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Useful links mentioned in this episode:

www.solarioracing.com