
The Punter Podcast
The Punter Podcast from City AM. Tune in every week for expert horse racing insight, covering UK, Irish, and international races, plus a Hong Kong spotlight.
Episodes
33 episodes
Episode 33: Epsom Derby Festival and Happy Valley
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the two-day Epsom Derby Festival, including an appearance from top jockey William Buick.Plus, Wally Pyrah takes a look at Wednesday's racing from Happy Valley in Hong Kong.
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47:50

Episode 32: Star Sports Brigadier Gerard Evening at Sandown
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview Thursday's Star Sports Brigadier Gerard Evening at Sandown alongside Ed Dark from the meeting's new sponsor.Plus, Wally Pyrah looks back on Voyage Bubble's Triple Crown heroics at Sha Tin on Sunday, ...
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48:09

Episode 31: Haydock, Curragh and Hong Kong
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races across the UK this weekend and are joined by upcoming apprentice jockey Mason Paetel. Wally Pyrah also gives his fancies for Happy Valley on Wednesday and in the G1 Standard Chartered Champion...
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57:38

Episode 30: York's Classic Trials and Lockinge Day at Newbury
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races across the UK this week and are joined by trainer Roger Teal. Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is on hand with fancies at Happy Valley.
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49:19

Episode 29: Chester, Ascot and Happy Valley
Bill Esdaile is joined by Ben Cleminson to preview the best of Chester's May Meeting, including Friday's Chester Cup, as well as Ascot on Saturday. Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is also on hand with his fancies at Happy Valley.
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23:22

Episode 28: Classics at HQ, Ascot's Trials Day, Goodwood, Thirsk and Happy Valley
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races across the UK this week and are joined by trainer Mick Appleby. Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is on hand with fancies at Happy Valley.
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45:08

Episode 27: Sandown, Happy Valley and FWD Champions Day
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races on Sandown's Jumps Season Finale card, while Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is on hand with fancies at Happy Valley and a look ahead to FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday.
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40:05

Episode 26: Cheltenham, Newmarket, Good Friday All-Weather and Happy Valley
Tom Marriott is joined by Ben Cleminson to preview racing from Cheltenham and Newmarket on Wednesday, plus Good Friday’s action at Newcastle. Trainer Tom Lacey also joins in to discuss his runner, Blow Your Wad, in the Silver Troph...
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Episode 26
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Episode 25: Scottish National and back on the Flat at Newbury
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview Saturday's Scottish Grand National meeting at Ayr, as well as covering Newbury with trainer Brian Meehan.Plus Wally Pyrah takes a look at Wednesday's action at Happy Valley in Hong Kong.
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47:52

Episode 24: Grand National Day!
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile give their fancies for the Grand National and its supporting card, plus Shark Hanlon - trainer of National runner Hewick - gives an update on the horse's preparations for the big day.
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23:24

Episode 23: Day 2 of the Grand National Festival at Aintree
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile run through the second day of the 2025 Grand National Festival, plus Rebecca Menzies provides an update on Swingingonthesteel's run on Grand National Day and how you can still buy a share in the horse.
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23:06

Episode 22: Day 1 of the Grand National Festival at Aintree
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile run through the opening day of the 2025 Grand National Festival, plus Wally Pyrah gives his fancies for Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Episode 22
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38:04

Episode 21: The Flat is back!
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile take a look at Saturday's traditional Flat season curtain-raiser at Doncaster. William Knight dials in to discuss his three runners, plus two for the notebook, while Wally Pyrah has the latest from Hong Kong.
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Episode 21
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39:33

Episode 20: Newbury, Kelso, Grand National, Happy Valley and Hong Kong Derby
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile take an ante post look at Saturday's racing from Newbury and Kelso, and make early selections for the Grand National. Gavin Cromwell gives an update on Inothewayurthinkin, while Wally Pyrah has tips for Happy Valle...
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46:36

Episode 19: Midlands Grand National and Sha Tin
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are joined by Lucinda Russell to cover off the Midlands Grand National, while Wally Pyrah is back with his selections for Sha Tin in Hong Kong.
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Episode 19
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28:42

Episode 18: Day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival
Bill Esdaile and Tom Marriott give their pointers for the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.
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Episode 18
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20:47

Episode 17: Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival
Bill Esdaile and Tom Marriott give their pointers for the Thursday of the Cheltenham Festival.
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Episode 17
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16:20

Episode 16: Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival
Bill Esdaile and Tom Marriott give their pointers for the Wednesday of the Cheltenham Festival.
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Episode 16
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16:20

Episode 15: Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival
Bill Esdaile and Tom Marriott give their pointers for the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.
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Episode 15
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18:47

Episode 14: Imperial Cup at Sandown, plus Wolves, Sha Tin and Nicky Henderson
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile try to fill up their Cheltenham pots with fancies for Saturday’s ITV races. Wally Pyrah has his best bets for Sha Tin on Sunday. Nicky Henderson gives his top three for the Festival.
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36:10

Episode 13: Kelso, Doncaster and Newbury, plus the Hong Kong Classic Cup
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile run through the 10 ITV races on Saturday, while HK expert Wally Pyrah has a couple of fancies on Classic Cup Sunday at Sha Tin.
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Episode 13
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41:39

Episode 12: Kempton, Newcastle and Southwell (AW), plus The Saudi Cup and G1s in Hong Kong
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile give their fancies for Saturday's ITV Racing. Trainer Sam Thomas joins them to discuss his four Saturday runners, plus Wally Pyrah's view on Romantic Warrior's Saudi Cup bid and Sha Tin's Group 1 raceday on Sunday....
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Episode 11: Ascot, Haydock and Wincanton
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile run through all nine of Saturday's ITV races. Trainer Gary Moore discusses his weekend runners, plus Wally Pyrah is back with his fancies for Sha Tin on Sunday.
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46:42

Episode 10: Newbury's Super Saturday and Warwick
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile look ahead to Super Saturday at Newbury, as well as the ITV races from Warwick. Trainer Jamie Insole updates us on his William Hill Hurdle hope Mirabad, while we also hear from Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott and He...
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Episode 10
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