Chester Shenanigans, Racing in California and Weird Race Day Rituals
Running Loose with Francesca Cumani & Vanessa RyleShow Notes
Welcome back to Running Loose!
Fresh from another week in British racing, Vanessa unpacks the unique atmosphere that makes Chester one of the maddest weeks in the calendar and how Michael Owen has helped boost its popularity, while Francesca questions some of the stranger things people do before heading to the track.
Plus: Your questions, would Vanessa rather have feet for hands or hands for feet?! And whether social media gets racing people completely wrong.
What are your race day rituals? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
This episode is sponsored by Old Gold Racing.
00:00 – Rugby Shirts & First Impressions 02:48 – “Do You Ever Do Anything Other Than Horses?” 05:27 – Cutting Back On Social Media & Racing Content 08:00 – Why Horse Racing Isn’t Treated Like Mainstream Sport 10:46 – Life Outside Racing & Daily Routine 13:18 – Racing In California & Growing The Sport 15:50 – Syndicates, Stable Visits & Racing Ownership 18:41 – Michael Owen, Chester & Celebrity Owners 21:04 – Pre-Race Atmosphere & Getting Horses Ready 23:30 – Weird Horse Racing Rituals 26:14 – Rules & Racing Politics 29:04 – Listener Questions & Francesca’s Hair 31:46 – Final Thoughts & Quickfire Topics
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