
When Football & Horse-Racing Collide with Kia Joorabchian | The Paddock Ep 6
02/1/2026 | 58 mins.
This week on everyone’s favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley and special guest: major horse racing owner and football agent Kia Joorabchian, who opens up about his involvement across both sports.From blockbuster football signings to ambitious moves in the racing world, the team chat through his approach, his investments, and how he handles life as a disruptor in the industry.Follow us elsewhere to stay updated:X: https://x.com/thepaddockukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepaddockuk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepaddockuk/Acast: https://shows.acast.com/the-paddock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Racing’s Social Media Pioneer: The Racing Blogger | The Paddock Ep 5
24/12/2025 | 1h 9 mins.
This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Nick Luck & special guest, Stephen Power, a.k.a The Racing Blogger.We’ll be discussing how Stephen became a vlogger and his experiences in Australia; as well as exploring what the mainstream media could improve on in relation to racing. We’ve also got previews for Kempton as well as The Welsh National, so stay tuned for that! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes the Irish so good at horse racing? (with Ted Walsh) | The Paddock Ep 4
17/12/2025 | 1h 11 mins.
This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley and special guest Ted Walsh.The gang cover a range of topics, from Irish dominance in elite jump racing, the future of Kempton Park and what it’s like to interview Aidan O’Brien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the High-Stakes World of Harry Findlay | The Paddock Ep 3
10/12/2025 | 1h 6 mins.
In this episode, legendary punter Harry Findlay joins Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley, and Oli Bell for an honest, energetic and often hilarious deep dive into the world of betting, racing and elite sport. Harry reflects on a tough year, the mindset of a true punter, and the lessons he’s learned from decades on the front line — from greyhound tracks to Test cricket dressing rooms.He reveals what he discovered as 12th man for Australia, why he spotted Federer and Woods before the world caught up, and the story behind his biggest-ever bets — including a multimillion-pound swing on New Zealand. The team also revisit iconic racing moments with Denman and Kauto Star, debate modern betting culture, discuss data’s role in finding an edge, and look at the health of the sport today.Packed with brilliant stories, strong opinions, and genuine insight, this is Harry Findlay exactly as fans want to hear him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Past, Present & Future of Horse Racing | The Paddock Ep 2
03/12/2025 | 57 mins.
In this episode of The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Nick Luck and Tom Stanley.The guys discuss many topics, from how they got into horse racing, to the future of Constitution Hill and Jump Trainers - you don’t want to miss this!If you enjoy horse racing and want to keep up to date with our content, follow us on our other platforms:Instagram: instagram.com/thepaddockuk/Facebook: facebook.com/thepaddockuk/TikTok: tiktok.com/@thepaddockukX: x.com/thepaddockukAcast: shows.acast.com/the-paddock/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



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