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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.
Episodes
Sep 1, 2024
Sep 1, 2024
34 min
In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss their recent activities on and off the racecourse and delve into the performances and challenges of their recent and upcoming runners, Stryder, Bella Cavalla, Bohaather, and Sharp Distinction.
They are joined by Louise Norman, the new CEO of the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), who shares her vision for the future of racehorse ownership, the importance of shared ownership, and her aspirations to modernize and grow racehorse ownership.
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
02:38 Syndicate Runners and Plans
09:09 A Look Back At Goodwood and York
14:21 Interview with Louise Norman
32:09 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.roa.co.uk
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 the ROA on Twitter/X - @RacehorseOwners
Aug 1, 2024
Aug 1, 2024
33 min
In this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss recent syndicate runners and delve into the extensive history of racing's administration with guest Simon Cooper, Company Secretary of Weatherbys.
Simon discusses the digital evolution of racing administration, and provides detailed insights into Weatherbys' various functions, from the stud book to financial services.
Simon also shares fascinating historical anecdotes and offers suggestions for enhancing British racing, focusing on ease of syndication, horse traceability, and positive industry narratives.
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.weatherbys.co.uk
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
Jul 1, 2024
Jul 1, 2024
31 min
Phil and Simon review Royal Ascot and bask in the glory of some winning tips. They discuss their recent syndicate runners and look at what impact the upcoming election could have on racing.
William Woodhams, CEO of Fitzdares Bookmakers joins our hosts to chat about his racing background and how he ended up running Fitzdares who have been around since 1882.
William chats about the thorny subject of affordability checks and highlights how Fitzdares operate their business. William has an excellent "three things to change racing for the better" to round out the interview.
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 Fitzdares on Twitter/X - @Fitzdares
Follow William Woodhams on Twitter/X - @WIGWOOD
Jun 1, 2024
Jun 1, 2024
38 min
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.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.inthepaddock.co.uk
www.racingpathway.com
www.rewards4racing.com
www.racingmediaacademy.com
www.apiafi.com
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 Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacing
Follow Josh Apiafi on Twitter/X - @joshapiafi
Follow Rewards For Racing on Twitter/X - @rewards4racing
Follow Racing Media Academy on Twitter/X - @racingmediaaca
May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
46 min
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.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.inthepaddock.co.uk
www.racingpost.com
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 Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacing
Follow the Racing Post on Twitter/X - @RacingPost
Follow David Jennings on Twitter/X - @DavidJenningsRP
Apr 1, 2024
Apr 1, 2024
36 min
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 sales
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.inthepaddock.co.uk
www.culworthgrounds.co.uk
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 Great British Racing on Twitter/X - @GBRacing
Follow Culworth Grounds on Twitter/X - @CulworthGrounds
Follow Sophie Buckley on Twitter/X - @sophiewwbuckley
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.