Welcome back to Running Loose!
Fresh from another week in British racing, Vanessa unpacks the unique atmosphere that makes Chester one of the maddest weeks in the calendar and how Michael Owen has helped boost its popularity, while Francesca questions some of the stranger things people do before heading to the track.
Plus: Your questions, would Vanessa rather have feet for hands or hands for feet?! And whether social media gets racing people completely wrong.
What are your race day rituals? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This episode is sponsored by Old Gold Racing.
00:00 – Rugby Shirts & First Impressions
02:48 – “Do You Ever Do Anything Other Than Horses?”
05:27 – Cutting Back On Social Media & Racing Content
08:00 – Why Horse Racing Isn’t Treated Like Mainstream Sport
10:46 – Life Outside Racing & Daily Routine
13:18 – Racing In California & Growing The Sport
15:50 – Syndicates, Stable Visits & Racing Ownership
18:41 – Michael Owen, Chester & Celebrity Owners
21:04 – Pre-Race Atmosphere & Getting Horses Ready
23:30 – Weird Horse Racing Rituals
26:14 – Rules & Racing Politics
29:04 – Listener Questions & Francesca’s Hair
31:46 – Final Thoughts & Quickfire Topics
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