Ep 141 - Royal Ascot just got bigger

Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead, senior writer on the Racing Post, and Ascot's comms director Nick Smith to discuss the news that the world's most prestigious race meeting is to extend to seven races per day, with the usual start time of 2.30. They also look ahead to this weekend's jumps fixture at the Royal racecourse, featuring the Clarence House chase, in which defending champion Defi du Seuil has his participation confirmed by trainer Philip Hobbs. Also in this edition, Nick talks to Natalie O'Rourke, who is aiming to raise £1m of crowdfunding to save Park Lane Stables, a facility that provides valuable opportunities for Riding for the Disabled (RDA), the Ebony Horse Club, and British Pony Racing, amongst many others.