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A thoughtful gift from a listener… with a subject neither of us saw coming. 😂 Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle are back with an unexpected book and a date cancelled for a hair appointment. Just another week on Running Loose. Then it’s down to business: British Champions Day at Ascot. We look ahead to the big clashes, discuss Andrew Balding’s trainers’ title battle and celebrate the young jockeys making their mark — with plenty of chat about the families behind them. Thank you to the sponsors of today’s episode, Qatar Racing British Champion’s Day. If you’d like more information or to get tickets, visit britishchampionsday.com Come for the racing, stay for the tangents. Subscribe to Running Loose and let us know in the comments: what’s the strangest gift you’ve ever received? #RunningLoose #HorseRacing #ChampionsDay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Running Loose, we’re coming to you from Tattersalls in Newmarket, where £128 million has changed hands in just three days of the yearling sales. Francesca and Vanessa unpack the extraordinary money being spent on horses, the dream behind buying a yearling and what it takes for a horse to stand out in the sales ring. They also look back at the Arc, discuss the pressure and ego involved in bloodstock, and hear about the life-changing moments happening around the sales. Then there’s a very exciting announcement: Team Running Loose is heading down under for the Melbourne Cup. Vanessa faces a crash course in Australian racing, from the mounting yard and the Birdcage to “roughies”, while Francesca tries to prepare her for the trip — and for a packed wardrobe. Plus, the trainers’ championship, Tattersalls’ surprisingly good social scene, and the story of Vanessa’s latest social grenade… 00:00 Trailer 00:58 Welcome to Tattersalls and the £128m yearling sales 01:53 What are people really buying? The dream 06:58 Paris, the Arc and Francesca’s reporting week 11:46 The £2.2m sale topper 15:30 Bloodstock, ego and the women changing the game 19:26 Life-changing sales and the £4m Frankel 22:27 Team Running Loose goes to the Melbourne Cup 25:15 Vanessa’s Australian racing quiz 31:28 The Birdcage, celebrities and Robbie Williams 33:07 Why isn’t there a champion trainer crowned on Champions Day? 35:35 Tattersalls, cocktails and the racing social scene 37:38 Vanessa’s surprise date 39:07 “I set the grenade off” Running Loose is hosted by Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle. Subscribe to the channel for more racing, stories, laughs and plenty of loose talk. #RunningLoose #HorseRacing #MelbourneCup #Tattersalls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Running Loose, Vanessa Ryle and Francesca Cumani are back after a dramatic week to discuss Vanessa’s rather painful fall, before looking back on an unforgettable St Leger Festival as Saffie Osborne makes racing history. Plus, they debate whether racing is getting the recognition it deserves in the mainstream media and react to TripAdvisor’s decision around horse racing venues.. Vanessa also reveals all about her afternoon shopping with royalty, while Francesca shares the heartbreaking news of the loss of a very special horse. And with the series coming to an end, Francesca turns matchmaker as Vanessa’s love life takes an unexpected turn… Will Vanessa be engaged by the time you see her next?! Let us know who you think she should be dating in the comments! This episode is proudly sponsored by Inkerman. Inkerman are renowned trophy designers, makers and providers of luxurious gifts in leather, glass & silver. Personalising your gifts and mementos since 1996 with bespoke designs and beautifully wrapped in the iconic Inkerman red box. Get 15% off your first order with Runningloose15 at checkout. Visit https://www.inkerman.co.uk/ 00:00 Intro 01:04 Vanessa’s Painful Fall 04:56 St Leger Festival 09:42 Saffie Osborne Makes Racing History 17:37 Is Racing Getting the Recognition It Deserves? 19:55 TripAdvisor’s Racing Decision 23:21 Racehorse to Event Horse 26:00 Vanessa’s Day Shopping with Zara Tindall 32:48 Remembering George (Purple Moon) 34:24 Francesca Plays Matchmaker 35:37 Will Vanessa Be Engaged Next Time? SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE:  @RunningLoosePodcast  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ #horseracing #podcast #zaratindall #royal #dating #matchmaking #saffieosbourne #tripadvisor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Running Loose, Vanessa Ryle and Francesca Cumani are back in Donny ahead of the St Leger to ask whether one of the most unlikely contenders could be the dark horse… Plus, it's back to school vibes, they dive into a bizarre burglary unfolding outside Vanessa’s bedroom window, discuss Michael Owen’s new Prime Video series and his ambitions to take on racing’s biggest names. And Constitution Hill’s future comes under the microscope, alongside plenty more racing chat and the usual Running Loose chaos. Should Vanessa & Francesca pay Shag Marry Avoid with racing legends?! Let us know in the comments! Want to keep updated with all things Doncaster St Leger? Head over to www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk This episode is proudly sponsored by Inkerman. Inkerman are renowned trophy designers, makers and providers of luxurious gifts in leather, glass & silver. Personalising your gifts and mementos since 1996 with bespoke designs and beautifully wrapped in the iconic Inkerman red box. Get 15% off your first order with Runningloose15 at checkout. Visit https://www.inkerman.co.uk/ 00:00 Intro 02:11 Look Back on York Ebor 04:43 Francesca's Fashion Chaos 09:14 The Controversial York Opener 12:11 When a Jockey's Mistake Costs Thousands 15:40 Are Team Tactics Fair? 21:10 Vanessa's BIG Second Date... 22:52 Was This Text Too Brutal? 26:10 Dating Jockeys 27:01 The Road to the 250th St Leger 33:40 That's a Wrap SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: ‪ @RunningLoosePodcast  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ #RunningLoose #FrancescaCumani #VanessaRyle #Doncaster #StLeger #ConstitutionHill #MichaelOwen #HorseRacing #Podcast #burglary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Running Loose, Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle dive headfirst into the high-stakes world of buying racehorses - from what to do with £100k to whether you could actually turn a profit at the sales... With the Doncaster St Leger just around the corner, the pair also look ahead to the four-day festival and discuss which is the best Donny day. Plus, Vanessa picks her dream Derby pedigree, Francesca reveals her route to an ARC winner, they revisit the infamous $16 million disaster and ask, should we have a Running Loose syndicate?! And, of course, Rufus and Bear make their podcast debut! Want to keep updated with all things Doncaster St Leger? Head over to www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk This episode is proudly sponsored by Inkerman. Inkerman are renowned trophy designers, makers and providers of luxurious gifts in leather, glass & silver. Personalising your gifts and mementos since 1996 with bespoke designs and beautifully wrapped in the iconic Inkerman red box. Get 15% off your first order with Runningloose15 at checkout. Visit https://www.inkerman.co.uk/ 00:00 Intro & Rufus and Bear Join the Show 02:21 The Road to the St Leger: Which Day Would You Pick? 06:36 Cesca’s St Leger Tip 07:00 Dinner With the Queen - is it an acceptable excuse? 11:25 How Do You Buy a Racehorse? 13:24 Vanessa's £100k Horse-Buying Strategy 16:30 Francesca's £100k Horse-Buying Strategy 18:00 How Do You Actually Value a Yearling? 21:16 The Business of Being a Trainer 24:10 The High-Stakes World of Bloodstock 28:18 The Doncaster St Leger Festival 29:45 Building the Perfect Derby Horse 32:39 The $16 Million Dud 34:15 Should We Start a Running Loose Syndicate? 35:15 That's a Wrap SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ #HorseRacing #RunningLoose #FrancescaCumani #VanessaRyle #Doncaster #StLeger #Bloodstock #HorseSales #Yearlings #Tattersalls #Racing #SkySports #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Running Loose, Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle get into the costly business of split-second errors - and ask, are these jockey mistakes fair on the punters? They also debate team tactics, dissect York Ebor’s controversial opener and Vanessa reveals whether a very fancy second date has any chance of turning into a third… Plus, we look ahead to the 250th anniversary of the St Leger at Doncaster and why it’s shaping up to be a reyt good day out! This episode is proudly sponsored by Inkerman. Inkerman are renowned trophy designers, makers and providers of luxurious gifts in leather, glass & silver. Personalising your gifts and mementos since 1996 with bespoke designs and beautifully wrapped in the iconic Inkerman red box. Get 15% off your first order with Runningloose15 at checkout. Visit https://www.inkerman.co.uk/ 00:00 Intro 02:11 Look Back on York Ebor 04:43 Francesca's Fashion Chaos 09:14 The Controversial York Opener 12:11 When a Jockey's Mistake Costs Thousands 15:40 Are Team Tactics Fair? 21:10 Vanessa's BIG Second Date... 22:52 Was This Text Too Brutal? 26:10 Dating Jockeys 27:01 The Road to the 250th St Leger 33:40 That's SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ #HorseRacing #RunningLoose #FrancescaCumani #VanessaRyle #yorkraces #doncaster #StLeger #skysports #Podcast #date Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

York, the Ebor and the road to Melbourne! This week on Running Loose, we look back at York and the Ebor Festival, talk favourite racing memories and ask whether the Ebor really is one of the best stepping stones towards the Melbourne Cup. There’s a personal trip down memory lane with Purple Moon, the Cesca's remarkable horse who went from jumping to becoming a Melbourne Cup star, plus plenty of chat about why York has such a special place in racing. We also get stuck into your questions — including whether dating jockeys really is a terrible idea 😂 — and discuss the latest developments at the Racecourse Association (RCA) and what they could mean for British horse racing. Then it’s on to National Racehorse Week, with a look at how racing fans can get behind the scenes at training yards, studs and rehabilitation centres. And with the St Leger at Doncaster coming up, we discuss the end of summer, the final Classic of the season, Doncaster’s racing and nightlife, fish and chips… This episode is proudly sponsored by Inkerman. Inkerman are renowned trophy designers, makers and providers of luxurious gifts in leather, glass & silver. Personalising your gifts and mementos since 1996 with bespoke designs and beautifully wrapped in the iconic Inkerman red box. Get 15% off your first order with Runningloose15 at checkout. Visit https://www.inkerman.co.uk/ 00:00 Intro 02:19 Are You a Better Guest or Host? 09:17 Why York Means So Much to Us 12:18 Purple Moon: From Hurdles to the Melbourne Cup 16:53 The Ebor: York's Stepping Stone to the Melbourne Cup 19:42 Your Questions: Dating Jockeys, Racecourses & More 20:17 Is Dating a Jockey Really a Bad Idea? 😂 22:23 What's Happening to the Racecourse Association? 24:38 Is Vanessa Actually a Kleptomaniac? 😂 27:04 Could Francesca Buy a Racecourse? 28:38 National Racehorse Week: Behind the Scenes of Racing 32:21 Saint Leger: Is Summer Really Over? 33:44 Doncaster, Fish & Chips & Our Melbourne Plans Running Loose is horse racing from a different angle — the big races, the people, the personalities, the gossip and everything that happens around the sport. Follow Running Loose for more horse racing chat, behind-the-scenes stories and plenty of unfiltered opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vanessa Ryle and Francesca Cumani are back from Glorious Goodwood — and still recovering. The girls relive their week at Goodwood, from racing and late nights to dinner by the water, unexpected sleeping arrangements and a very enthusiastic dancefloor appearance from Francesca. They also get stuck into the racing, including Bow Echo’s brilliant Sussex Stakes victory, Joseph O’Brien’s phenomenal week, the horses heading towards the St Leger and the extraordinary speed of the King George Qatar Stakes. Plus, Vanessa brings us up to date on her latest dating adventures, Francesca reveals her slightly unconventional approach to preparing for live racing, and the pair debate whether Running Loose should finally have a guest. Running Loose is the racing podcast from Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle — bringing you horse racing, behind-the-scenes stories, gossip, opinions and plenty of laughs from inside the racing world. This episode is proudly sponsored by Inkerman. Inkerman are renowned trophy designers, makers and providers of luxurious gifts in leather, glass & silver. Personalising your gifts and mementos since 1996 with bespoke designs and beautifully wrapped in the iconic Inkerman red box. Get 15% off your first order with Runningloose15 at checkout. Visit https://www.inkerman.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a brand new Running Loose episode, and someone's been on a DATE with a mystery man she met at the races! 👀 There's plenty of racing chat too as we look ahead to York's Ebor Festival, debate the Rossa Ryan suspension, discuss why the Melbourne Cup seems bigger than ever, and Francesca dishes all the racing terminology you'll need if you're heading Down Under. Plus: Vanessa opens up about her exciting new role with Sky Sports Racing, working with dyslexia and we reveal our biggest horse racing icks that make us wanna vom. Don't forget to Like, Subscribe and let us know in the comments - if horses could get icks from other horses, what would they be?! This episode is proudly sponsored by Inkerman. Inkerman are renowned trophy designers, makers and providers of luxurious gifts in leather, glass & silver. Personalising your gifts and mementos since 1996 with bespoke designs and beautifully wrapped in the iconic Inkerman red box. Get 15% off your first order with Runningloose15 at checkout. Visit https://www.inkerman.co.uk/ 00:00 Intro 01:00 Welcome to Running Loose 03:15 Vanessa meets a mystery man at the races... 10:54 York Ebor is around the corner, what is the best day to go? 13:50 Rossa Ryan's ban, William Buick & the stewarding debate 17:05 Vanessa's new Sky Sports Racing studio role 20:55 Working with dyslexia 24:32 The Melbourne Cup & why Europe is taking it more seriously 28:58 Our biggest racing ICKS... 35:10 What would horses find "icky" about other horses? 😂 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ #HorseRacing #RunningLoose #FrancescaCumani #VanessaRyle #FlatRacing #yorkraces #melbournecup #dyslexia #skysports #Podcast #ick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Running Loose Podcast is back... and it's Glorious (Goodwood)! After a short break, Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle return with a brand-new series! They chat camping, skinny dipping, all things Goodwood, Instagram "thirst traps" and the new gambling rules shaking up racing. Plus: how can one good horse completely transform a trainer's career? And should racing bring back old-fashioned match races between the sport's biggest stars? There's also plenty of the usual Running Loose chaos - including birdwatching, gardening, life advice from an 80-year-old, and a teaser about Vanessa's mystery date that you'll have to wait until next week to hear... Don't forget to Like, Subscribe and let us know your thoughts in the comments! This episode is proudly sponsored by Inkerman. Inkerman are renowned trophy designers, makers and providers of luxurious gifts in leather, glass & silver. Personalising your gifts and mementos since 1996 with bespoke designs and beautifully wrapped in the iconic Inkerman red box. Get 15% off your first order with Runningloose15 at checkout. Visit https://www.inkerman.co.uk/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ #HorseRacing #GloriousGoodwood #Goodwood #RunningLoose #FrancescaCumani #VanessaRyle #FlatRacing #SussexStakes #GoodwoodCup #FieldOfGold #RulingCourt #Trawlerman #Scandinavia #HorseRacingPodcast #thirsttrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Running Loose with Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle! This week, Francesca and Vanessa look ahead to Newmarket's July Cup and dive into the split-second 40mph jockey decisions that can win – or lose – the biggest races. Plus: is track bias fact or fiction, and can racecourses really do anything about it? ALSO, we discuss the new Channel 4 documentary on the disappearance of Shergar and ask, how will AI impact the future of horse racing? Don't forget to Like, Subscribe and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Sponsored by Old Gold Racing. 00:00 Intro 02:17 What's coming up: Q&A, July Cup & track bias 03:15 July Cup Week & Cumani family traditions 05:40 July Cup preview & top sprint contenders 07:29 Jim Crowley's injury & Almeraq Royal Ascot win 09:19 Inside the mind of Tom Marquand 15:59 Should racing broadcasters criticise jockeys more? 22:27 Track bias - is it real? 27:33 New Shergar documentary 31:14 Listener Q&A 31:51 Is York Racecourse worth visiting? 32:14 How to enjoy racing on a budget 33:44 Vanessa's dating update 😅 37:28 Surviving race days in a heatwave 38:24 Best race meeting in the US 39:00 How will AI change racing? 40:52 UK vs Australian horses 41:10 Vanessa's skincare secret 43:26 Thanks for watching! SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE:  @RunningLoosePodcast  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:  @RunningLoosePodcast  #Newmarket #royalascot #HorseRacing #RunningLoose #FrancescaCumani #VanessaRyle #HorseRacingPodcast #Podcast #TomMarquand #AI #Jockey #ITVRacing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Running Loose with Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle! Fresh from an unforgettable week at Royal Ascot, Francesca and Vanessa unpack everything that happened on and off the racecourse. After Christophe Soumillon's eight-day ban for team tactics, they ask: do racing rules punish the wrong person? Plus: Vanessa and Francesca’s favourite Ascot performances, Henry Cavill's viral moment, the bizarre reason men are stopped at the gates by the Royal Ascot fashion police, and Vanessa is dumped by her therapist. How was your Royal Ascot? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to Like and Subscribe. Sponsored by Old Gold Racing. 00:00 Intro 02:30 How do you pronounce Ascot? 05:00 Behind the scenes at Royal Ascot 08:40 Celebrity spotting: Henry Cavill & Tinie Tempah 14:20 Team Tactics at Royal Ascot: Who deserves the ban? 20:40 The best performances of the week 24:45 Francesca's favourite Royal Ascot outfits 28:30 Vanessa's favourite Royal Ascot outfits 32:00 Royal Ascot's Fashion Police did what?! 35:45 Vanessa's post-Ascot dating disaster 😅 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:   / runningloosepodcast   #RoyalAscot #HorseRacing #RunningLoose #FrancescaCumani #VanessaRyle #HorseRacingPodcast #Podcast #HenryCavill #tinietempah #ITVRacing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Running Loose, hosts Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle dive into the strangest rules of Royal Ascot and the Haydock track disaster. Plus, Vanessa's *very short* list of must-haves for a boyfriend, what Vanessa and Francesca are wearing to this year's Ascot and is Clerk of the course the worst job in racing? Who are you tipping for Ascot success this year? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!  Sponsored by Old Gold Racing. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: @RunningLoosePodcast  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @RunningLoosePodcast  #royalascot #horseracing #fashion #haydock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big debate this week centres on TEAM TACTICS in horse racing. Should trainers with multiple runners be allowed to use team tactics to control a race? Or is horse racing an individual sport where every horse should be running solely on its own merits? With Aidan O'Brien's dominance of the biggest races once again under the spotlight, Vanessa and Francesca tackle one of the sport's most divisive topics. The pair discuss Constitution River's victory in the French Derby, pacemakers, public perception, betting implications and whether powerful operations have an unfair advantage over smaller owners and trainers. Elsewhere, the Running Loose hosts reflect on a whirlwind week that included trips to Cartmel and Windsor, Tyson Fury's racehorse Big Gypsy King making headlines via Paris Fury's appearance on Jamie Laing's Great Company podcast, and one very awkward panel discussion in which Cesca accidentally puts her foot in it with a Married At First Sight reference before the great and the good of Holker Hall. Plus, the pair dive into Jilly Cooper's Rivals (are you Team Cameron Cook, Taggie or Rupert Campbell-Black?), discuss feminism, television storylines, life in racing media, and announce the winner of the Sophie Harden artwork competition. And, of course, there are plenty of stories from racecourses, fairground rides and life behind the scenes in horse racing. With George Boughey, Sam Haggas, William Haggas, George Ward, his Derby hopeful Maltese Cross, Jimmy Moffatt and Mark Prescott all featuring in the conversation, it's a packed episode as Derby week unfolds. ITV Racing host Francesca Cumani and Sky Sports presenter Vanessa Ryle join forces on a brilliant new podcast. Whether you're a die-hard racing fan or just here for the banter, the pair cover everything from turf talk to off-track gossip. Expect racing industry insights, personalities, opinions and stories from inside the sport. Sponsored by Old Gold Racing. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@RunningLoosePodcast FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningloosepodcast/ #HorseRacing #AidanOBrien #Derby #TeamTactics #HorseRacingPodcast #RunningLoose #Ballydoyle #Coolmore #FrancescaCumani #VanessaRyle #MAFS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Running Loose, hosts Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle dive into the changing face of the Epsom Derby and its bold new party plans... Plus, is Michael Owen Cesca's new best friend?! The everyday sayings you didn't know came from horse racing AND what makes a great TV presenter. Tell us who think the best is? Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Graham Norton, Jonathan Ross? What's your favourite horsey saying? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Sponsored by Old Gold Racing. 00:00 Intro 02:28 The Derby’s decline: what happened to Epsom? 04:50 Can the Derby be revived? Big changes for 2026 11:31 Ibiza comes to Epsom?! 16:25 Michael Owen's take on racing behaviour 18:20 Why weather matters at the Derby 19:16 Horse racing phrases hidden in everyday language 21:35 “Ridden hard and put away wet” explained 😂 23:34 What makes a great TV presenter? 27:55 Behind the scenes of live racing TV 29:07 The Greatest TV presenters SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬  FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @runningloosepodcast #horseracing #podcast #derby #epsom #michaelowen #ibiza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.