A little later than planned after a roadside puncture scuppered our original date to record, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan, Andrew Thornton and Luke Harvey look back on all the highs and lows from the world of racing in 2021. Rachael Blackmore, Irish dominance, the retirement of Richard Johnson, controversies galore - there's certainly plenty to discuss. The team are also joined by Danny Mullins and Kieran Shoemark

On the day that a judge ruled in favour of Freddy Tylicki in his landmark case against fellow jockey Graham Gibbons, trainer and QC Graeme McPherson joins Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton to give his verdict on the decision and its wider implications for racing and sport in general. We also hear from Jonjo O'Neill Jr after his first grade one success, and speak to Evan Williams ahead of the Welsh Grand National.

Fresh off the back of personal success, jockey Jonathan Burke and trainer Lucinda Russell join Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Andrew Thornton to discuss great results for Not So Sleepy and Ahoy Senor respectively. They also reflect upon their careers in racing - with both having had considerable highs and very dark lows. As always, the team marks your card for ITV's racing this weekend, which includes the Tingle Creek and Becher Chase.

Last time out, we were talking fish tacos with Rishi Persad ahead of the Breeders' Cup; now, we turn our attention to the National Hunt season for the first time in earnest in the company of Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan, Andrew Thornton and Patrick Mullins. The team are also joined by Paddy Power, trainer Christian Williams and John Domerdy (who is part of the syndicate that owns Put The Kettle On) to preview a fantastic weekend of racing at Cheltenham.

With ITV covering the Breeders Cup live for the very first time, Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan preview all the action from Del Mar in San Diego in the company of Jason Weaver and Rishi Persad. They hear from Craig Dado - chief marketing officer at the Californian track - who paints a wonderful picture of what we can expect from the event. The team is also joined by Sophie Doyle, who's been riding in the US for about 8 years - and gives us a guided tour of the farm where she keeps her horses as well as a few runners and riders to look out for.

It's a thrilling finale to the Flat season at Ascot - for not only is there £4million in prize money up for grabs on Champions Day, but we're also wondering who'll be crowned top trainer and jockey. Much for Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Francesca Cumani to consider - including their naps for the afternoon.

Ahead of the final Classic of the season, trainer Johnny Murtagh joins Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan to assess the chances of Ottoman Emperor in the Cazoo St Leger. He also previews a big weekend of racing in Ireland and Leopardstown and the Curragh. ITV's Matt Chapman also guests, offering his unique take on the big races at Doncaster.

Ahead of the wonderful four-day meeting in York, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Oli Bell preview all the showpiece races - hopefully picking out a few winners for you along the way. They're also joined by jockey David Probert - a fellow in a cracking form - who assesses the chances of his mounts at the festival and reflects upon what's been an excellent season.

Richard Hoiles and Jane Mangan are joined by Jason Weaver to preview the action over the five days of top-class racing at the West Sussex course. We also hear from trainer James Ferguson, who is hoping to run First Folio in the Stewards Cup'.

Midway through the Flat calendar, Richard Hoiles, Jane Mangan and Matt Chapman pick out their highlights of the season so far, after St Mark's Basilica blitzed the Coral Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday. We also look ahead to the July Meeting at Newmarket with Harry Teal, talk Tattersalls with Jimmy George, and reflect on the remarkable life of trainer Sean Woods in an extended interview.