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Join horse racing enthusiasts, Simon Double and Phil Boyle and their guests from around the racing world as they discuss the experience of owning a share of your own racehorse. Find out about what it is like to become an owner and the different options available to get involved. It need not cost as much as you might think! Simon and Phil are happy to answer any questions that you may have about racehorse ownership or racing in general. Simon can be contacted by email at: info@solarioracing.com and Phil can be contacted by email at: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk.
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Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
28 min
Hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle return with another episode of Inside The Rails.
They catch up on the progress of their syndicate runners, including a Group Three win for Solario Racing's Victoire Magique at Paris Longchamp and the plans for him to run at the same course during Arc weekend.
The guys review key recent racing, including Saffie Osborne’s St Leger victory and a near miss for a syndicate horse in one of the season's big handicaps.
Guest Sharon O’Regan, CEO of Weatherbys, joins the podcast and explains how she got into racing. She explores Weatherbys’ heritage, its role across breeding and racing administration, and as a custodian of racing history. She looks to the future for Weatherbys and provides her three suggestions to improve UK racing.
00:00 Welcome and Catch Up
01:38 Guest Preview and BG Racing Update
03:22 Solario Racing Update Including Victoire Magique's Dream Run
06:40 September Racing Highlights
09:13 Arc and Champions Day Picks
10:40 Jump Season Concerns
11:58 Sales and the ARC All Weather Bonus
13:21 Meet Sharon O'Regan
15:13 Weatherbys' Heritage and Role
24:16 Three Changes for Racing
26:59 Wrap Up and Thanks
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow Weatherbys on Twitter/X - @weatherbysltd
Inside The Rails is also on Facebook; just search for Inside The Rails
Sep 1, 2026
Sep 1, 2026
33 min
Episode 70 of Inside The Rails and Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle open with updates on their syndicate horses.
Phil’s newly named filly Theconnemaraoyster returns to training ahead of a late-season debut, while Twist of Fatecatch makes an encouraging first start over fences at Worcester, finishing third.
Simon is celebrating success with Solario Racing’s Victoire Magique winning a listed race at Deauville to earn uppercase black type. Simon outlines his upcoming targets and plans for Emerald Downs and Syrian.
The hosts review York’s meeting highlights, discuss a record-breaking Arqana yearling sale, and chat about the retirements of Joe Fanning and Jim Crowley.
They touch on Jockey Club Racecourses and Taunton leaving the RCA and talk about National Racehorse Week and upcoming syndicate days.
Honor Clinch from HC Visuals joins the podcast to chat about her route into racing, her photography work, riding out, a Newbury charity race, syndication, and her suggestions to improve British racing.
00:00 Welcome
01:30 This Month's Guest
02:03 BG Racing Updates
05:29 Solario Racing Updates
09:38 York Ebor Festival Review
12:02 Yearling Sales
14:24 Jockey Retirements
18:39 Interview - Honor Clinch
31:38 Wrap Up and Thanks
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow Honor Clinch on Instagram - @hcvisualssuffolk
Inside The Rails is also on Facebook, just search for Inside The Rails
Thanks to Racing Ahead magazine for supporting the podcast. Monthly editions, both physical and digital. See https://www.racingahead.ne
Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
35 min
Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle return for a slightly delayed episode of Inside the Rails, recorded ahead of Glorious Goodwood.
Phil has had a busy month with BG Racing buying 50% of a two-year-old filly with last month's guest, trainer James Keane. He chats to Simon about this and the other BG Racing horse.
Simon has had a quieter month, but shares the Solario Racing news before the hosts tackle two issues that hit the sport in July, the Gambling Commission affordability checks and allegations surrounding Deva Racing.
They move on to review the key summer races before welcoming a guest with a famous surname, Jamie Piggott.
Jamie talks through his career path into becoming a bloodstock agent and has been lucky enough to work with some of the biggest names in the sport along that way. He outlines his approach to supporting his clients and highlights some of his notable purchases.
00:00 Late Episode Apology
02:19 BG Racing's New Filly
05:32 Solario Horses Update
08:24 Affordability Checks Debate
10:32 Deva Racing Syndicate Scandal
13:10 July Big Races Roundup
15:33 Meet Jamie Piggott
15:50 Bloodstock Agent Life
17:01 Racing Roots and Family Name
19:08 From Jockey to Agent
25:08 Starting the Business
26:44 Success Stories at Sales
29:10 Why Syndicates Matter
31:07 Three Changes for Racing
33:44 Wrap Up and Farewell
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow Jamie Piggott on Twitter/X - @JamiePiggott
Follow Jamie Piggott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/jamie.piggott/
Thanks to Racing Ahead magazine for supporting the podcast. Monthly editions, both physical and digital. See https://www.racingahead.net/
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
36 min
Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle are back, and this month they are joined by up-and-coming trainer, James Keane.
The hosts update on their syndicate runners, including an overseas winner for Simon.
Phil and Simon review a rain-soaked Epsom Derby meeting, including the controversy over Benvenuto Cellini being declared a non-runner, before discussing Royal Ascot highlights and debating the draw bias there.
New Newmarket trainer, James Keane joins and chats about his background and his participation in the Godolphin Flying Start program.
He talks about his training setup and the value of syndication, along with his growth targets.
James' three changes to benefit racing are really well thought out and excellently advocated!
00:00 Welcome
01:32 This Month’s Guest
02:03 BG Racing Update
03:45 Solario Racing Update
09:02 Derby Meeting Review
11:14 Derby Non Runner Controversy
13:25 Royal Ascot Highlights
20:23 Arc Opens to Geldings
21:29 Interview with James Keane
22:23 James’ Racing Journey
25:11 Albert House Facilities
27:22 Syndicates and Ownership Growth
29:04 Targets and Ambitions
30:22 Fixing British Racing
34:10 Wrap Up
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow James Keane on Twitter/X - @JKeane_Racing
Thanks to Racing Ahead magazine for supporting the podcast. Monthly editions, both physical and digital. See https://www.racingahead.net/
Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
31 min
Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle return for another monthly episode of Inside the Rails, catching up on Simon’s visits to France to see Victoire Magique.
They review the debut of BG Racing’s, Twist Of Fatecatch, and share Solario Racing updates on Sirian, Emerald Downs and Victoire Magique, including a strong second at Lyon Parilly.
The hosts discuss the Guineas results and preview the Derby, Oaks and Royal Ascot. They move on to chat about the RSA/ROA shared ownership days and concerns around affordability checks.
Trainer Laura Horsfall joins the discussion and runs through her career to date, her current role and facilities and the experience she offers to owners.
00:00 Welcome and Catch Up
01:51 Guest Preview
03:04 Twist Of Fatecatch Debut
04:38 Solario Horses May Update
08:37 Flat Season and Classics Chat
11:50 Shared Ownership Days
13:33 Affordability Checks Debate
16:20 Meet Trainer Laura Horsfall
17:11 Laura's Journey Into Racing
20:53 Glebe Barn Setup
25:14 Targets and Big Day at Ascot
26:46 Three Changes for Racing
29:50 Wrap Up
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow Laura Horsfall on Twitter/X - @LHorsfallRacing
Follow Laura Horsfall on Instagram - laurahorsfallracing
Follow Laura Horsfall on Facebook -LHorsfallRacing
The Racing Yard Diaries Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platforms
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
34 min
Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle return for a new episode of Inside the Rails, shifting focus from recent jockey guests to the commercial side of racing with an interview with Guy Pridie, Executive Director at Fontwell Park.
The hosts share updates from their syndicates and look back at the Grand National and the end of the jumps season.
After a look ahead to the Flat, Guy Pridie joins the conversation and explains Fontwell Park’s operations and how he ended up in his role. Guy identifies the key fixtures at Fontwell and discusses initiatives to attract younger racegoers and improve public understanding of horse welfare.
00:00 Welcome
01:34 BG Racing Update
03:13 Solario Racing Update
08:30 Grand National and Jumps Wrap
12:43 Guineas Picks and Horses to Follow
14:59 Guest Interview with Guy Pridie, Executive Director, Fontwell Park
29:54 Three Changes for British Racing
32:32 Final Thoughts and Sign Off
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
Contact the hosts:
Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com
Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails
Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario
Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
Follow Fontwell Park on Twitter/X - @fontwellpark
Inside The Rails
Ever wondered what it might be like to own a racehorse?
Shared ownership through syndicates and racing clubs make this an affordable option and two syndicate managers, Phil Boyle from BG Racing and Simon Double from Solario Racing started Inside The Rails to provide listeners with an insight into the ownership experience.
Each month the guys review what is going on in horse racing and with the horses that they own and then they interview a guest from within the horse racing industry. Trainers, jockeys, broadcasters and those who run the sport have all made appearances on Inside The Rails.