
Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle are back, and this month they are joined by up-and-coming trainer, James Keane.
The hosts update on their syndicate runners, including an overseas winner for Simon.
Phil and Simon review a rain-soaked Epsom Derby meeting, including the controversy over Benvenuto Cellini being declared a non-runner, before discussing Royal Ascot highlights and debating the draw bias there.
New Newmarket trainer, James Keane joins and chats about his background and his participation in the Godolphin Flying Start program.
He talks about his training setup and the value of syndication, along with his growth targets.
James' three changes to benefit racing are really well thought out and excellently advocated!
00:00 Welcome
01:32 This Month’s Guest
02:03 BG Racing Update
03:45 Solario Racing Update
09:02 Derby Meeting Review
11:14 Derby Non Runner Controversy
13:25 Royal Ascot Highlights
20:23 Arc Opens to Geldings
21:29 Interview with James Keane
22:23 James’ Racing Journey
25:11 Albert House Facilities
27:22 Syndicates and Ownership Growth
29:04 Targets and Ambitions
30:22 Fixing British Racing
34:10 Wrap Up
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
https://jameskeaneracing.com/
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow James Keane on Twitter/X - @JKeane_Racing
Thanks to Racing Ahead magazine for supporting the podcast. Monthly editions, both physical and digital. See https://www.racingahead.net/
Jul 1
36 min

Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle return for another monthly episode of Inside the Rails, catching up on Simon’s visits to France to see Victoire Magique.
They review the debut of BG Racing’s, Twist Of Fatecatch, and share Solario Racing updates on Sirian, Emerald Downs and Victoire Magique, including a strong second at Lyon Parilly.
The hosts discuss the Guineas results and preview the Derby, Oaks and Royal Ascot. They move on to chat about the RSA/ROA shared ownership days and concerns around affordability checks.
Trainer Laura Horsfall joins the discussion and runs through her career to date, her current role and facilities and the experience she offers to owners.
00:00 Welcome and Catch Up
01:51 Guest Preview
03:04 Twist Of Fatecatch Debut
04:38 Solario Horses May Update
08:37 Flat Season and Classics Chat
11:50 Shared Ownership Days
13:33 Affordability Checks Debate
16:20 Meet Trainer Laura Horsfall
17:11 Laura's Journey Into Racing
20:53 Glebe Barn Setup
25:14 Targets and Big Day at Ascot
26:46 Three Changes for Racing
29:50 Wrap Up
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.laurahorsfallracing.com
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
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Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
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The Racing Yard Diaries Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platforms
Jun 1
31 min

Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle return for a new episode of Inside the Rails, shifting focus from recent jockey guests to the commercial side of racing with an interview with Guy Pridie, Executive Director at Fontwell Park.
The hosts share updates from their syndicates and look back at the Grand National and the end of the jumps season.
After a look ahead to the Flat, Guy Pridie joins the conversation and explains Fontwell Park’s operations and how he ended up in his role. Guy identifies the key fixtures at Fontwell and discusses initiatives to attract younger racegoers and improve public understanding of horse welfare.
00:00 Welcome
01:34 BG Racing Update
03:13 Solario Racing Update
08:30 Grand National and Jumps Wrap
12:43 Guineas Picks and Horses to Follow
14:59 Guest Interview with Guy Pridie, Executive Director, Fontwell Park
29:54 Three Changes for British Racing
32:32 Final Thoughts and Sign Off
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.fontwellpark.co.uk
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow Fontwell Park on Twitter/X - @fontwellpark
May 1
34 min

Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle return for another episode of Inside the Rails, with a review of the Cheltenham Festival, and an interview with jockey Marco Ghiani.
Phil shares some sad news from BG Racing and Simon updates on the Solario Racing horses.
The hosts discuss Cheltenham’s atmosphere, betting results and the key races and winners.
They also discuss the festival starts, and Willie Mullins’ Fact To File withdrawal.
They are joined by Marco Ghiani from his car on the way to ride at Kempton! Marco discusses his route from Sardinia to the British Racing School, his routine and targets and views on syndicates.
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:54 This Month’s Guest Preview
01:36 Syndicate Update - Heartbreak for BG Racing
04:47 Solario Racing Horses Update
05:54 Cheltenham Festival Atmosphere
07:44 Punting Results Recap
09:13 Festival Highlights
16:19 Mullins Going Controversy
17:55 False Starts Debate
20:51 Ryan Moore Riding Constitution Hill
22:13 Aintree Hopes and Picks
22:54 A Horse Walked Into A Hotel
25:26 Marco Ghiani Interview
34:20 Wrap Up and Thanks
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Apr 1
36 min

Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle are back with another episode of Inside The Rails, this one featuring their Cheltenham Festival preview and an interview with top jockey Tom Marquand.
The hosts discuss their own syndicate horses and look back at Constitution Hill’s nine-length Flat win at Southwell and the other racing highlights from the past month, including the Dublin Racing Festival.
Phil previews the grade races from all four days of the Cheltenham Festival, and Simon adds his own selections, before the hosts are joined by this month's guest, jockey, Tom Marquand.
Tom discusses his route into racing, and his experience riding for William Haggas. He talks about riding horses on the gallops and provides some of his favourite racecourses and racehorses before adding his three changes for the good of British racing.
00:00 Welcome and Catch Up
01:37 BG Racing Update
03:13 Solario Racing News
06:46 Constitution Hill's Flat Debut
11:02 Dublin Festival Highlights
14:59 Cheltenham Preview
20:14 Best Bets Recap
21:40 Guest Interview With Tom Marquand
22:54 How Tom Started In Racing
25:14 Riding For William Haggas
26:13 Do Morning Gallops Matter
29:56 Favourite Course and Horses
36:06 Three Changes For The Good Of Racing
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow Tom Marquand on Twitter/X - @TomMarquand
Mar 1
41 min

In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle welcome top jockey, Hollie Doyle, as a special guest.
They delve into various topics, including Hollie's impressive career and her experiences riding both in the UK and internationally. Hollie chats about her career milestones, her favourite courses and horses and provides her “things to change to improve British racing”.
The hosts also discuss their respective syndicates, review the recent action and share insights and predictions for the upcoming Cheltenham Festival.
00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Welcome
00:41 Special Guest Announcement: Hollie Doyle
01:38 BG Racing Updates
04:01 Solario Racing Updates
08:14 Cheltenham Trials Day Review
15:04 Cheltenham Festival Predictions
18:36 Jockeys and Their Career Moves
20:38 Welcoming Special Guest: Hollie Doyle
21:07 A Rare Day Off: Jockey's Routine
21:41 Fitness and Hobbies: Balancing Life and Racing
22:37 Racing Background: The Hollie Doyle Story
23:30 Apprenticeship Journey: From David Evans to Richard Hannon
25:16 Riding for Archie Watson: Loyalty and Success
27:34 International Racing: Experiences in Japan and Hong Kong
30:24 Favourite Horses and Career Highlights
32:10 The Importance of Syndicates in Racing
33:41 Improving British Racing: Hollie Doyle's Suggestions
35:23 Conclusion and Farewell
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow Hollie Doyle on Twitter/X - @HollieDoyle1
Feb 1
36 min

In January's episode of the 'Inside the Rails' podcast, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle reflect on their Christmas experiences and review Christmas racing.
They discuss their own syndicates, including the recent debut of BG Racing's 'Don't Call Me Sue'.
The duo look back at all the big December races, Kempton's King George meeting and the Welsh Grand National as well as the Christmas action from Ireland.
Looking ahead, Simon and Phil outline their hopes and expectations for 2026, offering insights into potential improvements and desirable changes in British racing.
00:00 Introduction
05:01 BG Racing Update: Don't Call Me Sue's Debut
08:06 Solario Racing and Future Plans
09:11 Christmas Racing Review
15:06 Irish Racing Highlights
16:55 Hopes and Expectations for 2026
23:47 Closing Remarks and New Year Wishes
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Jan 1
25 min

In this month's Inside The Rails podcast, hosts Simon and Phil discuss their syndicates and the impact of the recent budget on racing before looking back at the best of November's jumps actions and the end of the flat racing season.
The duo are joined by Tommy Williams, the general manager at Warwick Racecourse, who shares his insights on the challenges faced by race courses and his role with Premier Thoroughbred Racing Syndicates.
00:00 Introduction
03:30 BG Racing & Solario Racing Updates
08:44 Budget Impacts
11:32 Jump Season Highlights
15:07 Flat Season Wrap-Up
16:33 The Future of the Racing League
18:21 Introducing Special Guest Tommy Williams
18:47 Tommy's Journey into Racing
20:20 Challenges in Racecourse Management
23:51 Syndicate Management and Premier Thoroughbred Racing
28:16 Improving British Racing
32:02 Closing Remarks and Thank You
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/warwick
www.premierthoroughbredracing.co.uk
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow Warwick Racecourse on Twitter/X - @WarwickRaces
Follow Premier Thoroughbred Racing on Twitter/X - @PTRacingLtd
Nov 30, 2025
33 min

In the 60th episode of 'Inside the Rails,' hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle celebrate their five-year podcast anniversary.
They discuss their respective syndicate horses, including the upcoming debut for BG Racing's 'Don't Call Me Sue' and a Group 3 run for Solario Racing's Victoire Magique.
The hosts also catch up on notable industry updates, including the #Axetheracingtax campaign, and they look back at recent highlights on the track.
The episode's guest is legendary jockey and current trainer Gerald Mosse, who shares insights about his illustrious career, transitioning to training, and ideas for improving French and British horse racing.
00:00 Welcome and Milestone Celebration
01:54 BG Racing Updates
02:59 Solario Racing's Group Three Runner
05:58 Yearling Sales and Industry Insights
09:23 Champions Day Highlights
13:49 Full Gallop Season 2
15:34 Special Guest: Gerald Mosse Interview
31:52 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.mosseracing.com
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
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Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow Mosse Racing on Twitter/X - @mosseracing
Nov 1, 2025
33 min

In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle are joined by ITV Racing's Jason Weaver.
Phil and Simon discuss their recent holidays in Kefalonia before sharing updates on their syndicates.
Simon has wins to discuss from Sharp Distinction and Victoire Magique, with the latter looking like a hugely exciting prospect.
The episode's special guest, former jockey Jason Weaver, provides a compelling insight into his racing career and transition to broadcasting, discusses his favourite horses and jockeys and talks about current jockeys to watch.
The hosts and Jason also chat about issues in racing, such as the impact of betting tax changes and the decline in foal crops.
The episode concludes with Jason's thoughts on improvements for British racing.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:51 Holiday Recap
02:25 Special Guest: Jason Weaver
03:05 BG Racing Updates
03:32 Solario Racing Updates
07:48 Racing Tax Strike Discussion
10:21 Horses to Follow
11:40 Changes in the Jumps Program
12:53 Yearling Sales and Purchases
14:11 Interview with Jason Weaver
34:03 Conclusion and Farewell
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.itv.com/racing
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: [email protected]
Simon Double: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow ITV Racing on Twitter/X - @itvracing
Oct 1, 2025
35 min
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