Running Loose with Francesca Cumani & Vanessa Ryle

SPECIAL EPISODE - The Guineas Festival 2025 And Countdown To Royal Ascot

Running Loose with Francesca Cumani & Vanessa Ryle

Show Notes

Francesca and Vanessa look ahead to the Betfred Guineas Festival, which is at the heart of the flat racing season. But who do did they tip for the 1000 and 2000 races?

Vanessa reflects on her Moroccan holiday, with a few stories to tell, including a naked spa and wild night out involving a plastic bag in a taxi.

Francesca, not to be undone, also shares some tipsy tales from her trip to the Thoroughbred Charity Ball in London and how much did she make for charity as an auction lot to spend a day at the races with her?

There is the usual Q&A section, where the ladies loosen up and answer some of your intriguing questions - like who would play them in a film and what is their perfect day away from horses?

The women also reflect on what has been a jam-packed first series of Running Loose and look ahead to a packed racing calendar in June - not forgetting all their usual race day fashion deliberations.

Tune in, hold tight, and enjoy the ride.

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