Inside the Rails

In this episode of Inside The Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle provide a detailed review of the Royal Ascot meeting, sharing personal experiences and notable highlights on and off the track, including Field Of Gold's impressive performance.

They are joined by syndicate owner, David Gibbon, who recounts his journey into racehorse ownership and praises the syndicate model.

 

00:00 Introduction

02:57 BG Racing Updates

04:29 So...

In this episode of 'Inside the Rails,' hosts Simon Double from Solario Racing and Phil Boyle from BG Racing discuss their recent trip to Newbury races with last month's guests, Childwickbury Stud.

Their guest, former jockey and current bloodstock consignor Jamie Railton, shares his journey into horse racing, his perspectives on syndication and shared ownership, and why he feels that everyone should focus on improving their customer...

In this episode, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss recent updates in their respective horse racing syndicates, including BG Racing's disappointment with Bella Cavalla's career-ending injury and the acquisition of a new mare.

Simon shares his experience of hosting his first successful jazz event and his upcoming Solario Racing trip to France.

There is a look back at the end of the jumps season and ahead to the flat, as well ...

In this episode of Inside The Rails, Phil and Simon navigate a complex episode with two guests,  trainers Amy Murphy and Lemos De Souza, and the logistical hurdle of being in four locations in two countries.

After chatting about their syndicates, shared ownership racedays and the Cheltenham Festival, our hosts are joined by Amy and Lemos who discuss their career transitions and trajectories, their new ventures in France and Newmark...

Simon Double and Phil Boyle return for another episode of Inside The Rails, discussing their syndicate runners and a winner for Simon.

They dive into a detailed Cheltenham preview, sharing their ante-post selections and insights.

Special guest Stephanie Wethered, Clerk Of The Course at Lingfield Park, joins to talk about her career so far and the challenges of her role.

The episode also reflects on the tragic death of jockey Michae...

In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss the latest in horse racing and their syndicates.

They look at recent racing actions and the industry stories of the day before they are joined by this month's guest, Simon Nott.

Simon, a racing journalist, joins to discuss his career, the changes in the betting ring over the years, and his passion for music.

 

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

01:35 Spe...

Simon Double and Phil Boyle from BG Racing kick off the new year with a pre-recorded session of Inside the Rails.

They are joined by special guest, jumps trainer Neil Mulholland, who shares his insights and provides some horses to follow in 2025.

The hosts discuss their own syndicates, the impact of affordability checks on racing’s finances, the new season of Full Gallop and the upcoming Racehorse Syndicates Association conference.

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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 discuss...

Simon Double and Phil Boyle return with another engaging episode of Inside the Rails.

Trainer Simon Earle joins as a special guest, discussing his journey from a jockey to a trainer and his unconventional method of training horses without shoes.

The hosts delve into recent horse races, including Champions Day and the Arc, look ahead to the Breeders Cup, and touch on the financial state of horse racing and the impact it has on small...

Host Simon Double and Phil Boyle have recorded the podcast earlier than usual this month.  Phil looks back at the race performances of his syndicate horses and Simon at the naming of one of his horses.  They then discuss racehorse ownership and pay tribute to the retiring legendary trainer, Sir Michael Stoute.

The hosts are joined by special guest, David Letts from Great British Racing, who discusses his role in promoting shared ow...

In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss their recent activities on and off the racecourse and delve into the performances and challenges of their recent and upcoming runners, Stryder, Bella Cavalla, Bohaather, and Sharp Distinction.

They are joined by Louise Norman, the new CEO of the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), who shares her vision for the future of racehorse ownership, the importanc...

In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss recent syndicate runners and delve into the extensive history of racing's administration with guest Simon Cooper, Company Secretary of Weatherbys.

Simon discusses the digital evolution of racing administration, and provides detailed insights into Weatherbys' various functions, from the stud book to financial services.

Simon also shares fascinating histor...

Phil and Simon review Royal Ascot and bask in the glory of some winning tips.  They discuss their recent syndicate runners and look at what impact the upcoming election could have on racing.

William Woodhams, CEO of Fitzdares Bookmakers joins our hosts to chat about his racing background and how he ended up running Fitzdares who have been around since 1882.

William chats about the thorny subject of affordability checks and highligh...

This month, Phil and Simon chat about the early season flat racing action and look ahead at the plans for their syndicate runners in the coming weeks.  They discuss upcoming events which make shared ownership such an attractive experience.  The guys are then joined by Josh Apiafi, a man with more hats than probably anyone in racing!  Josh discusses his journey into racing and his presenting role with Sky Sports Racing.  He chats a...

Phil and Simon pay their tributes to the sadly departed Stefano Cherchi, a guest on ITR in 2023.  They discuss the early action on the flat, the end-of-season action over jumps and their own syndicates and horses.  They are then joined by Deputy Ireland Editor at the Racing Post, David Jennings.  David explains how he grew to love racing and ended up working in the industry and he discusses his role with the Racing Post.  David sha...

Phil and Simon discuss the recent Cheltenham Festival and what has been going on with their syndicates.  They send their best wishes to recent guest, Stefano Cherchi who was injured in a fall in Australia in March.  Sophie Buckley, the stud manager at Culworth Grounds Farm, a stud near Banbury is their special guest.  Sophie outlines her role into racing and describes her role at Culworth Grounds and how the stud farm operates inc...

Phil and Simon discuss their syndicates and chat about a new development in horse shoes which Phil is about to try on Stryder. Simon has an impressive book of shareholder events upcoming and the guys look ahead to the Cheltenham Festival this month. Matt Colemen from Stroud Coleman Bloodstock joins our hosts for a chat about his role as a bloodstock agent and tells us what he looks for when buying a horse. A fascinating interview a...

One month after chatting with former Champion Jump Jockey, Richard Johnson, this month Simon and Phil are joined by Paul Johnson the head of the National Trainer’s Federation. Phil and Simon discuss their syndicate runners and the social benefits that can arise from shared ownership before reviewing the recent action and some of the latest stories from the racing industry. Paul joins to talk about the various roles that he has held...

Phil and Simon discuss their syndicate runners and the progress of their horses along with shareholder social events and chat about current racing issues. They are then joined by former champion jumps jockey, Richard Johnson. From a background in farming, Richard discusses his journey into racing and his riding career as well as what he has been doing since retiring from the saddle. Richard shares the Inside The Rails passion fo...