Episodes

  • A Bookmakers View

    A Bookmakers View
    Jul 1 2024

    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 highlights how Fitzdares operate their business. William has an excellent "three things to change racing for the better" to round out the interview.

    Useful links mentioned in this episode:

    www.solarioracing.com

    www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk

    www.fitzdares.com

    Contact the hosts:

    Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk

    Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com

    Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails

    Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario

    Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates

    Follow Fitzdares on Twitter/X - @Fitzdares

    Follow William Woodhams on Twitter/X - @WIGWOOD
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    31 mins
  • More Hats Than Simon

    More Hats Than Simon
    Jun 1 2024
    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 about the Rewards For Racing programme he founded and chairs and Racing Pathway which aims to open up a path into the racing industry for people from all backgrounds. A diversity and inclusivity champion, Josh talks about the Racing Media Academy and his role in driving forward awareness and improvement in our sport in terms of improving accessibility to all. Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk www.inthepaddock.co.uk www.racingpathway.com www.rewards4racing.com www.racingmediaacademy.com www.apiafi.com Contact the hosts: Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates Follow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacing Follow Josh Apiafi on Twitter/X - @joshapiafi Follow Rewards For Racing on Twitter/X - @rewards4racing Follow Racing Media Academy on Twitter/X - @racingmediaaca
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    39 mins
  • Listening To The DJ

    Listening To The DJ
    May 1 2024
    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 shares his thoughts on the current state of jumps racing and the importance of shared ownership in the future of the sport. Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk www.inthepaddock.co.uk www.racingpost.com Contact the hosts: Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates Follow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacing Follow the Racing Post on Twitter/X - @RacingPost Follow David Jennings on Twitter/X - @DavidJenningsRP
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    46 mins
  • Behind The Gate Of A Stud Farm

    Behind The Gate Of A Stud Farm
    Apr 1 2024
    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 including her beliefs in achieving marginal gains to make her yearlings as well-prepared as possible for the sales Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk www.inthepaddock.co.uk www.culworthgrounds.co.uk Contact the hosts: Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates Follow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacing Follow Culworth Grounds on Twitter/X - @CulworthGrounds Follow Sophie Buckley on Twitter/X - @sophiewwbuckley
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    37 mins
  • What To Look For At the Sales

    What To Look For At the Sales
    Mar 1 2024
    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 and Matt provided us with some great insights. Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk www.inthepaddock.co.uk www.stroudcoleman.com Contact the hosts: Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates Follow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacing Follow Stroud Coleman on Twitter/X - @stroudcoleman
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    37 mins
  • A Johnson Double

    A Johnson Double
    Feb 1 2024
    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 in racing. His passion for the sport is evident and he shares his thoughts on how racing could be more strategic in realising its goals. Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk www.inthepaddock.co.uk www.racehorsetrainers.org Contact the hosts: Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates Follow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacing Follow Paul Johnson on Twitter/X - @Pauljohnson01 Follow The NTF on Twitter/X - @NTFnews
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    31 mins
  • Chatting With A Four Time Champion

    Chatting With A Four Time Champion
    Jan 1 2024
    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 for shared ownership and has recently ventured into syndicate management which has already delivered some success for his shareholders. He talks about this and his plans. Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk www.inthepaddock.co.uk Contact the hosts: Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates Follow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacing Follow Richard Johnson on Twitter/X - @dickyjohnson77
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    32 mins
  • Ready Freddie Go

    Ready Freddie Go
    Dec 1 2023
    Simon and Phil discuss affordability checks, the Breeders Cup and the November meeting at Cheltenham as well as their own syndicate horses. They are joined by apprentice jockey Frederick (Freddie) Larson who is part of the Mick Appleby team and who was at the Breeders Cup when their horse Big Evs was victorious. Freddie tells us how he got into racing and discusses his big race win in the John Smiths Cup at York on Pride of America. Freddie gives listeners a couple of horses to follow and looks ahead to 2024 and beyond. Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk Contact the hosts:Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter - @InsideTheRails Follow Solario Racing on Twitter - @officialsolario Follow BG Racing on Twitter - @bgrsyndicates Follow Freddie Larson on Twitter - @FredLar52910179
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    37 mins