Running Loose with Francesca Cumani & Vanessa Ryle

The Cheltenham Festival Special

Running Loose with Francesca Cumani & Vanessa Ryle

Show Notes

Francesca and Vanessa bring you all the news you need to hear ahead of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival.

Francesca will continue her annual tradition of starting her day in the Guinness Village, while Vanessa will work nonstop. But what will the pair be wearing?

Also, find out if Francesca is the 'Brooklyn Beckham' of Horse racing.

Tune in, hold tight, and enjoy the ride.

A Press Box PR production: Executive producers - Francesca Cumani & Vanessa Ryle Lead producer - Oliver Breckon Social media producer - Lucy Finter Producer - Lynn Carratt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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