Racing Review | “I would have preferred him to receive a life ban” | Racing Postcast
Jun 28, 2021, 12:55 PM
Maddy Playle is joined by Lee Mottershead and Mark Boylan for a look back at the weekend's racing and to discuss the stories stealing the headlines.
The trio discuss the ongoing issue of social media abuse after Jamie Osborne came out publicly to defend his daughter Saffie and kickstart a movement to clamp down on the unacceptable behaviour.
Mahmood Al Zarooni's return to the training ranks was among the hot topics of the week after serving an eight-year ban for a doping scandal that stunned racing. The panel give their opinion on his return and what effects it may have.
Charlie Appleby landed his second Derby of the year as Hurricane Lane got up late to defeat Lone Eagle by a neck in the Irish equivalent. What went wrong for hot favourite High Definition? Are Aidan O'Brien's horses underperforming this season? The panel dissect all the big talking points from Irish Derby day at the Curragh.
Next up on the big-race schedule is the Coral-Eclipse and Maddy and co give their early thoughts on Sandown's summer showstopper before giving their naps of the week.