Inside the Rails Phil Boyle

This month, Phil and Simon chat about the early season flat racing action and look ahead at the plans for their syndicate runners in the coming weeks.  They discuss upcoming events which make shared ownership such an attractive experience.  The guys are then joined by Josh Apiafi, a man with more hats than probably anyone in racing!  Josh discusses his journey into racing and his presenting role with Sky Sports Racing.  He chats about the Rewards For Racing programme he founded and chairs and Racing Pathway which aims to open up a path into the racing industry for people from all backgrounds.  A diversity and inclusivity champion, Josh talks about the Racing Media Academy and his role in driving forward awareness and improvement in our sport in terms of improving accessibility to all.Useful links mentioned in this episode:www.solarioracing.comwww.bgracingsyndicates.co.ukwww.inthepaddock.co.ukwww.racingpathway.comwww.rewards4racing.comwww.racingmediaacademy.comwww.apiafi.com Contact the hosts:Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.ukSimon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRailsFollow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolarioFollow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicatesFollow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacingFollow Josh Apiafi on Twitter/X - @joshapiafiFollow Rewards For Racing on Twitter/X - @rewards4racingFollow Racing Media Academy on Twitter/X - @racingmediaaca 

Phil and Simon pay their tributes to the sadly departed Stefano Cherchi, a guest on ITR in 2023.  They discuss the early action on the flat, the end-of-season action over jumps and their own syndicates and horses.  They are then joined by Deputy Ireland Editor at the Racing Post, David Jennings.  David explains how he grew to love racing and ended up working in the industry and he discusses his role with the Racing Post.  David shares his thoughts on the current state of jumps racing and the importance of shared ownership in the future of the sport.Useful links mentioned in this episode:www.solarioracing.comwww.bgracingsyndicates.co.ukwww.inthepaddock.co.ukwww.racingpost.com Contact the hosts:Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.ukSimon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRailsFollow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolarioFollow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicatesFollow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacingFollow the Racing Post on Twitter/X - @RacingPostFollow David Jennings on Twitter/X - @DavidJenningsRP

Phil and Simon discuss the recent Cheltenham Festival and what has been going on with their syndicates.  They send their best wishes to recent guest, Stefano Cherchi who was injured in a fall in Australia in March. Sophie Buckley, the stud manager at Culworth Grounds Farm, a stud near Banbury is their special guest.  Sophie outlines her role into racing and describes her role at Culworth Grounds and how the stud farm operates including her beliefs in achieving marginal gains to make her yearlings as well-prepared as possible for the salesUseful links mentioned in this episode:www.solarioracing.comwww.bgracingsyndicates.co.ukwww.inthepaddock.co.ukwww.culworthgrounds.co.uk Contact the hosts:Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.ukSimon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRailsFollow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolarioFollow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicatesFollow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacingFollow Culworth Grounds on Twitter/X - @CulworthGroundsFollow Sophie Buckley on Twitter/X - @sophiewwbuckley

Phil and Simon discuss their syndicates and chat about a new development in horse shoes which Phil is about to try on Stryder. Simon has an impressive book of shareholder events upcoming and the guys look ahead to the Cheltenham Festival this month. Matt Colemen from Stroud Coleman Bloodstock joins our hosts for a chat about his role as a bloodstock agent and tells us what he looks for when buying a horse. A fascinating interview and Matt provided us with some great insights. Useful links mentioned in this episode:www.solarioracing.comwww.bgracingsyndicates.co.ukwww.inthepaddock.co.ukwww.stroudcoleman.com Contact the hosts:Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.ukSimon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRailsFollow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolarioFollow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicatesFollow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacingFollow Stroud Coleman on Twitter/X - @stroudcoleman

One month after chatting with former Champion Jump Jockey, Richard Johnson, this month Simon and Phil are joined by Paul Johnson the head of the National Trainer’s Federation. Phil and Simon discuss their syndicate runners and the social benefits that can arise from shared ownership before reviewing the recent action and some of the latest stories from the racing industry. Paul joins to talk about the various roles that he has held in racing. His passion for the sport is evident and he shares his thoughts on how racing could be more strategic in realising its goals.Useful links mentioned in this episode:www.solarioracing.comwww.bgracingsyndicates.co.ukwww.inthepaddock.co.ukwww.racehorsetrainers.orgContact the hosts:Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.ukSimon Double: info@solarioracing.comFollow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRailsFollow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolarioFollow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicatesFollow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacingFollow Paul Johnson on Twitter/X - @Pauljohnson01Follow The NTF on Twitter/X - @NTFnews

Phil and Simon discuss their syndicate runners and the progress of their horses along with shareholder social events and chat about current racing issues. They are then joined by former champion jumps jockey, Richard Johnson. From a background in farming, Richard discusses his journey into racing and his riding career as well as what he has been doing since retiring from the saddle. Richard shares the Inside The Rails passion for shared ownership and has recently ventured into syndicate management which has already delivered some success for his shareholders. He talks about this and his plans.Useful links mentioned in this episode:www.solarioracing.comwww.bgracingsyndicates.co.ukwww.inthepaddock.co.ukContact the hosts:Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.ukSimon Double: info@solarioracing.comFollow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRailsFollow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolarioFollow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicatesFollow Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacingFollow Richard Johnson on Twitter/X - @dickyjohnson77