The Shergar Cup is supposed to be a bit of fun on a summer Saturday but the annual jockeys' challenge this year delivered unexpected controversy.

The latest edition of The Front Page, featuring Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Liam Headd, looks at Maureen Haggas's criticism of the standard of jockeyship at Ascot and asks whether she was right to argue some of those who took part should not have been included in the competition.

The panel also reflects on weekend Group 1 glory for Billy Loughnane, Oisin Murphy and Kia Joorabchian before examining the changes announced in British racing's 2026 fixture list and an intervention by former prime minister Gordon Brown on the gambling tax debate.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast as our expert panel preview the Shergar Cup at Ascot, as well as spinning through races at Haydock and Newmarket this weekend.

Presenter James Stevens is joined by Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders and handicapper Jonny Pearson, along with Unibet’s Brett Williams as the panel reveal their best bets.

Two huge shocks - one on the racecourse, the other about a racecourse - are at the centre of this week's edition of The Front Page.

Lee Mottershead, Lewis Porteous and Matthew Rennie start the show by reflecting on last week's events at Glorious Goodwood and try to explain how 150-1 pacemaker Qirat was able to win the Sussex Stakes. The team also looks at whether it was right to start the Group 1 Nassau Stakes by tape and reflect on a Goodwood Cup that was marred by the death of popular stayer Trueshan.

After discussing the disqualification of Helvic Dream as winner of the Galway Hurdle, the attention stays on Ireland following the seismic news that Thurles racecourse has been closed with immediate effect. Lee, Lewis and Matt consider why that has happened and ask whether other racecourses in Ireland and Britain will be vulnerable to the same fate.

In The Know is back!

Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy & Betting Editor Keith Melrose as they preview the action on ITV Racing for day five of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.

David Jennings also makes an appearance to give the best bets for Galway on Saturday. 

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In The Know is back!

Join Ross Brierley, Assistant Betting Editor Graeme Rodway & Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing for day four of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.

David Jennings also makes an appearance to give the best bets for Galway on Friday. 

Stay ahead of the field!

In The Know is back!

Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Robbie Wilders & Betting Editor Keith Melrose as they preview the action on ITV Racing for day three of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.

David Jennings also makes an appearance to give the best bets for Galway on Thursday. 

Stay ahead of the field!

In The Know is back!

Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy & Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing for day two of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.

David Jennings also makes an appearance to give the best bets for Galway on Wednesday. 

Stay ahead of the field!

In The Know is back!

Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post Tipster Paul Kealy & Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action on ITV Racing for day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.

David Jennings also makes an appearance to give the best bets for Galway on Tuesday. 

The Big Kick-Off 25/26 | Betting Preview | Premier League, EFL, Champions League & More

Join Warren Ashurst, Mark Langdon, James Milton and pro punter Nick Goff for a full ante-post preview of the 2025/26 season, covering the Premier League, EFL, Champions League and Europe’s top leagues.

The panel share their best bets for the season ahead, including title predictions, European hopefuls, relegation candidates and top scorer tips. They also run through the main contenders in the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

It is Glorious Goodwood and the Galway Festival this week and The Front Page dives into all the latest stories across racing.

Join Racing Post journalists James Stevens, Chris Cook and Liam Headd for this week's discussion.

Calandagan's brilliant King George win is the first topic but he is unable to run in the Arc and the panel look over whether the race rules should change.

The trio also look ahead to Field Of Gold, Illinois and others at Glorious Goodwood, providing their best bet for the week.

Racing is facing a potential £330 million blow and the panel look at the week's industry news, which also include an update on the BHA's leadership and how the racing calendar will change in 2026.