The Racing Alternative
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The UK's newest Horse Racing podcast is here!
Every week Stephen Darbyshire and Paul Jacobs will be bringing you raw, honest, unfiltered takes from the world of racing, as well as their tips from races across the country.
Brought to you by Star Sports, The Racing Alternative will release new episodes every Friday, making sure you're up to date on all the big talking points from the country's biggest spectator sport.
Have a question for the guys? Send them into theracingalternative@gmail.com and you could feature in our next episode.
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Guests George Boughey & Ben Keith | What would a new PM mean for racing? | Best Tracks to have a bet
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May 15, 2026 |
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Chester Ground Fiasco | Affordability Checks | Incident at Hereford | O'Brien Dominates Epsom Trials
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May 08, 2026 |
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"I wouldn't be annoyed if they got rid!" | Punchestown Festival Review | How good is Ka Ying Rising? | Another loss for Nicholls | Weekend Preview & Tips
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May 01, 2026 |
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Grand National Reaction | Scottish National Preview | Racing Ban in Wales? | Plus Special Guests
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Grand National 2026 Preview | Every Horse Rated | Should barrier trials be public? | Episode 27
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Chelmsford out, Towcester In? | Irish Grand National Thoughts | SD Goes Greyhound Racing | EP 26
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Can Constitution Hill win a Group 1? | The Future of the Grand National | SD's new show | Episode 25
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Horses to watch from Cheltenham | SD Saves the Hexham Four Miler | Welsh Greyhound Racing Ban
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Cheltenham Festival Selections - Day Four | Gold Cup Picks | Preview & Tips | NAP & Best Value Bets
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Cheltenham Festival Selections - Day Three | Preview & Tips | NAP & Best Value Bets
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Cheltenham Festival Selections - Day Two | Preview & Tips | NAP & Best Value Bets
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Cheltenham Festival Selections - Day One | Preview & Tips | NAP and Best Value Bets
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Cheltenham Festival Preview | Tips & Selections | Extended Episode | Episode 19
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Cheltenham Festival Weights | Constitution Hill Reaction | Record UK Prize Money | Best Horse Names | Episode 18
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Constitution Hill (finally) runs on the flat | Grand National Weights | Cheltenham Festival Chat | EP 17
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Patrick Mullins: Genius or Cheating? | Cheltenham Clues | GB v Ireland | Johnny Ward Hosts | Episode 16
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Dublin Racing Festival Review | Is this the end for Galopin? | Early Grand National Picks | Episode 15
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Farce At Cheltenham | Top Three Jockeys Of All Time | Dublin Racing Festival Preview | Episode 14
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Old Park Star | Cheltenham Ante-Post | Tides Turning For The British? | Episode 13
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Constitution Hill On The Flat | Friday Night Live | Increases In Prize Money | Episode 12
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Should Racing have a winter break? | Weather & Wetherby | Is SD the new John McCririck? | Episode 11
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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King George Review | Savills Chase Discussion | Fixture List Discussion | Wrong Ground at Chepstow
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Festive Racing Preview | Late to Parade Ring | Good ground for the Welsh National?! | Episode 9
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Should Kempton Park be saved? | Flat Racing at Aintree? | Queues at Southwell | Weekend Preview
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Is Il Etait Temps a Champion Chase winner? | Royal Ascot Prize Money | December Gold Cup Preview
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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What next for Constitution Hill? | Panic Attack for the Grand National? | Weekend Racing Preview
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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The Budget's Impact on Racing | Hennessy Gold Cup Preview | Weekend Review | Episode Five
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Ones to watch from Cheltenham | The Racing League | A Fiasco at Plumpton | Episode Four
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Cheltenham Preview | Supreme Novice Hurdle Favourite | Award Nomination | Episode Three
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Colin Parker and Breeders' Cup Review | An early start at Kelso | Weekend Tips | Episode Two
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Frankie Retires (again), The AK Bets Debacle, Improving the card at Wetherby and Guest Stephen Goodman
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Introducing The Racing Alternative!
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Oct 28, 2025 |