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Episode Synopsis
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
34:03 Conclusion and Farewell
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.itv.com/racing
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow ITV Racing on Twitter/X - @itvracing
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
34:03 Conclusion and Farewell
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.itv.com/racing
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow ITV Racing on Twitter/X - @itvracing
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