S1 Ep459: Why racing is right to be worried | Horse racing news | The Front Page

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September 7, 2026 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 459

About this episode

The episode discusses recent horse racing events and the implications of government actions on bookmakers.

Who wins the Arc? Who wins the Leger? And who can possibly win if the government seeks to inflict further pain on bookmakers? There is all that and more - including plenty of Constitution Hill chat - on this week’s edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead and Chris Cook reflect on Daryz’s latest Longchamp success and debate whether it told us anything about whether he will successfully defend his Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe crown. Lee and Chris also look back on a big weekend and ask what comes next for Constitution Hill following his fourth-place finish at Kempton. David Jennings join the programme to preview this weekend’s St Leger and Irish Champions Festival, while the programme also assesses yet more bad news on the betting shop front.

People in this episode

Hosts: Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook

Guest: David Jennings

Topics covered

horse racing
betting
government impact
Constitution Hill
Arc predictions
St Leger preview

Keywords

horse racing
Constitution Hill
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
St Leger
betting shops
Longchamp
Kempton

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Constitution Hill

Places: Longchamp, Kempton