Episode 8: Rich Ricci and Joe Chambers

We were extremely fortunate to be joined by a formidable combination in jumps racing. With over 100 Grade 1 winners, the Ricci’s have owned a multitude of superstars. Faugheen, Douvan and Annie Power have treated us to some awesome days and Lossiemouth and Gaelic Warrior are the current stars.

Rich and Joe cover a breadth of topics including their professional careers to getting involved with Willie and their young horses coming through - it truly was fascinating.

We hope you enjoy it and can’t thank Rich and Joe enough for their time - they even provided us with our new theme song so watch this space!

What happens when two brothers who are obsessed with racing decide to start their own syndicate? You get The Private Equinety Syndicate, part chaos, part dream, and fully dedicated to getting more young people hooked on the sport.

In this bonus episode, Fred joins Chip to chat about how it all started, from a half-serious idea over a pint to actually buying horses, building a syndicate, and trying (desperately) to find that first winner.

We talk about what it’s really like to be involved behind the scenes, the buzz of race days, the group chats that never stop, and why racing needs a fresh wave of fans and owners who just love the sport for what it is.

It’s a funny, honest, and very real look at racing from two brothers who are just trying to make something special happen and maybe, just maybe, end up in the winner’s enclosure one day.

From the heights of becoming Champion Jockey in 2016 to riding icons like Baaeed and Battaash, Jim Crowley has been at the heart of some of the sport’s greatest moments. But in 2025, a horrific fall on the Flat left him with serious injuries, fractures to his pelvis and leg, internal bleeding, and a long road to recovery.

In this episode, Jim opens up about the fall, the brutal realities of rehabilitation and what it takes to rebuild both body and mind after being knocked down at the top of your game. We also look back on his extraordinary journey, from his days as a jump jockey, to conquering the Flat, to forming unforgettable partnerships with some of racing’s most brilliant horses.

It’s an inspiring, honest, and deeply human conversation with one of Britain’s finest riders. A story not just of success, but of strength, resilience, and the will to rise again.

From growing up in Sweden with big dreams of working in racing, to travelling the world in pursuit of experience, Amanda Zetterholm has built one of the most exciting training operations in France alongside Noel George.

In this episode, we chat about Amanda’s incredible journey, from her early days as an amateur jockey to carving out a name for herself in one of Europe’s most competitive racing scenes. She talks about what it really takes to become a trainer, the grit and determination behind the job, and balancing life as a mum while running a thriving yard.

It’s an inspiring conversation with one of the brightest trainers in French racing, full of honesty, passion, and a genuine love for the sport.

Today we are joined by someone who has had a formidable start to his career in racing. Having started helping Fergal O’Brien during his summer holidays, he went on to secure a permanent role after finishing his university studies. A successful few years followed which was recognised at the end of last season, with 14 time Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls picking up the phone and securing his services as Assistant Trainer at Ditcheat. As a good friend of the podcast we’re looking forward to a cracking episode and hope you all enjoy it!

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Legend. Icon. Showman. Frankie Dettori joins me for the fourth episode of The Parade Ring. From his early days in Italy to becoming a global superstar, Frankie shares the highs, the hard lessons, and the one day that changed everything. He also offers brilliant insight and advice for anyone dreaming of life in the saddle. Saddle up and step into The Parade Ring for a truly unforgettable episode.

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Jack Jones is into his third year of training in Newmarket and has progressed through the ranks in impressive fashion. From starting with three horses and renting a barn at Rae Guests yard, Jack now has over 40 horses and will be calling the yard his own at the end of the year. In this episode Jack discusses how his career has evolved, from riding out at Nicky Henderson’s whilst at Reading University, to saddling over 5 runners at Royal Ascot this week. Jack speaks about his highlights to date including winning the Wetherby’s Super Sprint with Caburn at Newbury last year, to openly discussing the challenges of running a business. Tune in to also hear an entertaining interaction he had with one of our previous guests!

🎙️ In this episode, we’re joined by Basher Watts, who shares his remarkable journey from a career in catering to making waves in the world of horse racing. Basher talks us through how he got started, the ins and outs of buying a racehorse, and the incredible story of purchasing She’ Perfect for £50k — now valued at £2–3 million. It’s a powerful reminder that anything is possible in racing, and Basher’s passion is truly infectious.

Oli Bell from ITV joins the lads for the first episode of The Parade Ring. A maestro with the microphone, Oli talks through a range of fascinating topics including his journey into racing, his passion for the sport and his wizardry on the poker table.

The lads also debut their unique charity challenge - stay tuned for the results. Get yourselves ready and come on into The Parade Ring to hear more about Oli's journey!

The Parade Ring with Chip McKibbin and Ollie Burns:

A new podcast dedicated to providing a detailed insight into the world of horse racing from all different angles. From Auctioneers to Jockeys to Bloodstock Insurers, the lads are on a mission to get more young people into racing and speak to key figures in the industry on how they play a part in the wonderful sport.

Crucially, the podcast is aimed at appealing to those who want to understand more, as well as providing the detail for those steeped in experience.

Sit back, relax and come on into The Parade Ring!