Ep 1424 - Colonel Mustard in the Long Walk with the Trainer

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Nick Luck previews Ascot's big meeting and a revealing interview with trainer Lorna Fowler about her Long Walk Hurdle contender Colonel Mustard.

The episode opens with Nick Luck setting up Ascot's weekend meeting, highlighting the Long Walk Hurdle and upcoming interviews. Lydia Hislop joins to discuss the weekend's racing cards, analyzing the Noel Novices Chase and Long Walk Hurdle contenders like Impose Trois and Jet Blue. Trainer Lorna Fowler is interviewed about Colonel Mustard, describing his personality, training regimen, and stamina questions for the Long Walk. Fowler then discusses the need for breeders' prizes in British jump racing to address declining foal crops. Lydia Hislop provides a detailed investigation into the Kempton Park redevelopment timeline, revealing how an option agreement was signed in 2018 without public knowledge. Charlotte's interview with trainer Ben Pauling and owner Harry Redknapp follows, focusing on The Jukebox Man's King George preparation and jumping prowess. Trainer Nigel Hawke explains how his 300-1 winner Blowers succeeded at Exeter through tactical changes and extreme ground conditions. Lydia Hislop returns to analyze the King George field, discussing contenders like Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File. The episode concludes with Lydia's betting tips for the weekend races and holiday scheduling announcements.

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A focused racing review that moves from Ascot and the King George picture into Kempton's sale politics.

Ascot gives the morning its natural centre, with the Long Walk Hurdle in view and Lorna Fowler weighing up Colonel Mustard's task. Charlotte's trip to Ben Pauling's adds a useful stable-yard thread around Jukebox Man and a deep King George, before Lydia Hislop shifts the tone…

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You get Colonel Mustard, the Long Walk, and a sharp detour into the Kempton Park sale argument.

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