Riding and Broadcasting with Jason Weaver

2025-10-01

In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle are joined by ITV Racing's Jason Weaver. Phil and Simon discuss their recent holidays in Kefalonia before sharing updates on their syndicates. Simon has wins to discuss from Sharp Distinction and Victoire Magique, with the latter looking like a hugely exciting prospect. The episode's special guest, former jockey Jason Weaver, provides a compelling insight into his racing career and transition to broadcasting, discusses his favourite horses and jockeys and talks about current jockeys to watch. The hosts...

In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle are joined by ITV Racing's Jason Weaver.

Phil and Simon discuss their recent holidays in Kefalonia before sharing updates on their syndicates.

Simon has wins to discuss from Sharp Distinction and Victoire Magique, with the latter looking like a hugely exciting prospect.

The episode's special guest, former jockey Jason Weaver, provides a compelling insight into his racing career and transition to broadcasting, discusses his favourite horses and jockeys and talks about current jockeys to watch.

The hosts and Jason also chat about issues in racing, such as the impact of betting tax changes and the decline in foal crops.

The episode concludes with Jason's thoughts on improvements for British racing.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:51 Holiday Recap

02:25 Special Guest: Jason Weaver

03:05 BG Racing Updates

03:32 Solario Racing Updates

07:48 Racing Tax Strike Discussion

10:21 Horses to Follow

11:40 Changes in the Jumps Program

12:53 Yearling Sales and Purchases

14:11 Interview with Jason Weaver