Ep 1222 - What can biggest ever marketing campaign mean for racing?

Tom in for Nick and joined by the Daily Mirror’s David Yates. Tom and Dave first ask whether British Racing's new, biggest ever marketing campaign will be a success for the sport with more details on the campaign set to emerge in the coming weeks. We hear from trainer Richard Hannon who has only praise for the BHA in their help in Richard receiving long overdue funds from an owner and member of the Saudi royal family. With news that Aintree will begin watering ahead of the Grand National meeting we are joined by broadcaster Sam Quek who will be part of the ITV Racing team at the meeting. Tom Marquand joins us from Australia ahead of Al Mubhir’s run in the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill this weekend and he also tells us of his Dubai World Cup night rides. On that theme we hear from Tadhg O’Shea who now has the choice of two horses to ride in the Dubai World Cup. Ahead of the domestic racing this weekend trainer Harry Derham talks through his best chances. Plus we have our regular Thursday pointing segment in association with ThoroughBid as Molly Armytage and Ben Atkins join us