Simon and Phil discuss how they ensure that their horses have a happy retirement when their racing days are done and discuss the King George at Ascot. Stephen Wallis from the Jockey Club joins the guys to chat about how racecourses want to deliver a great experience to syndicate owners and the other work that the Jockey Club does in racing, including why he believes the growth of Epsom Downs as a training centre could be a benefit to the sport.

“If you want good feedback hire a Jamie”. Simon and Phil are back with some great insights into racehorse ownership and a look back at a brilliant Royal Ascot meeting. They interview Debbie Hay, interim CEO at Take The Reins a not-for-profit organisation giving youngsters and communities a pathway into racing that might not otherwise be available.

Check out their great work at www.takethereins.org.uk or on twitter @_TakeTheReins.

"its a bit like an equine full monty without the nudity"

Phil and Simon have both celebrated winners since the last episode and discuss their racecourse experiences. The guys review the classics and look ahead to the Derby and Oaks before interviewing Euros Lynn, director of Dream Horse, a new film, about the real-life syndicate success story of Dream Alliance who went from an allotment in a Welsh village to winning the Welsh Grand National. Euros takes us behind the scenes of the movie ahead of its release in cinemas in June

Simon and Phil discuss their highlights from the Grand National meeting and the early classic trials. Leading flat and jumps trainer, Amy Murphy is this month’s guest and provides some interesting insights into the running of her Newmarket stable.

Simon and Phil review the 2021 Cheltenham Festival and select their personal highlights. Guest Dan Abraham, Chair of the Racehorse Syndicates Association talks about his Spot into horseracing via football coaching and describes the experience of having been involved with two runners at the Festival, one of which is due to contest the Grand National in April.

Phil and Simon talk to Luke Harvey, a former jockey, who is now a well-regarded member of the Sky Sports Racing and ITV Racing broadcast team. Luke’s passion for the racehorse shines through as he discusses his career in racing and looks ahead to the Cheltenham Festival.

“Simon and Phil look back at their highlights from the festive racing programme. They discuss how racing is coping with the national lockdown and highlight that there are still reasons to get involved in syndicate ownership even when owners cannot currently go racing. Hazel Peplinski, CEO of Perth racecourse, joins the hosts to provide a racecourse’s view and her optimistic outlook for the return of spectators and owners to racing in 2021.”

Simon and Phil have been at the recent yearling sales, where young racehorses to run next summer (and beyond) are sold, but they are back in the studio to interview top national hunt jockey Tom Scudamore. Tom reminisces on his early years in the saddle and talks to the guys about the life of a jockey, dealing with trainers and owners and what the future might hold for him. He also identifies a few horses to follow for the current season.”

In this debut episode of Inside The Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss how they got involved in racing and racehorse ownership and why they are so enthusiastic about the experience.

This podcast is supported by the Racehorse Syndicates Association (RSA) and you can find out more about the RSA by searching Racehorse Syndicates Association or give us a follow on Twitter @RSASyndicates