itv racing

The Sunday series has got plenty of criticism. I don't know why as it is a big improvement on the previous Sunday fare : good prize money and offering the chance for smaller outfits.  I enjoyed yesterday's coverage with the spots involving Neil Callan and Richard Fahey. It shows what you can provide if you aren't trying to squeeze 10 races into two hours TV coverage.

Agreed it was good yesterday -and nice to see the County Stand not having the absurd dress code.

Sorry Manoleeds but I do not think the County Stand dress code is absurd.

It was correct to relax it yesterday but there is nothing wrong with asking people to observe certain dress codes sometimes. W

e are a very scruffy nation nowadays.

The bit that gets me is in hot weather women can wear skimpy clothing that keeps them cool. Men have to wear and keep on a jacket and tie (except in exceptionally hot weather) which makes for feeling unpleasant. Surely a collared shirt,  no jeans  and no trainers policy would do?

racing that bad today, start by looking back during the week.

fitzy stood on the track as first race being run. if only.

good to see Steve Cauthen looking well.

thought it was wesley ward

would be great if Rishi won the Oaks with his share in Rogue Millenium.

Why do they bring this Gleason guy out at the big meetings. Not sure he gives you anything more than what Chapman does.

standing room only on the gravy train today.

'lovegod', I've always asked myself that whenever he comes on. Maybe a close associate of a major donor (another gravy trainer). He adds no dimension to the coverage, in my opinion.

I like Adele in the role of Cumani. I also like Mangan as pre/post analyst whose opinions could be forthright and acidic at times, and rightly so most of the time. But, she's working for RUK today.

Why we are at Stanleys and not previewing the 14.35 ?

They'll start the preview at 14.34.

Francesca given birth to a boy called edward.

Hollyoaks from Chamberlin (finally). How imaginative?

They interview Dettori who says the horse slipped at the start.

Goes back to Ed who then says 'sounds like the horse slipped at the start', on the ball is Ed.

Let's be honest without Cauthen it's rubbish coverage

the opening show on now, chapman looking over the top as usual.

starts 80 mins before the first race today, a lot of filling in for ed,steve,johnny and the rest of the gravy train.

Hopefully we can have some more coverage on the fashion.

I joke.

40 jockeys in the royal silks, seb sanders looked to struggle to get in to his.

who was the jock in the wheelchair?

Dont think Bell knew either...totally ignored him

Going straight past the guy in the wheelchair didn't look good.

David Harrison

David Harrison was a very good jockey,so sad the way it ended for him.

Harrison won the Hunt Cup for the Queen.

I have got to say,i am enjoying the interviews and the coverage...i am ready for some flak!

Jeez Trendy. Have a word with yourself

I am glad its you that replied Ash,you are never unkind.

Ash ?

Sorry twoboys,you are also kind.

How far behind is this "live" racing?

about 20 seconds

About 1 min if watching itv hub.... diabolical...

Why does everyone get dressed up to go racing....?

Surely in the 21st Century u should wear what feels comfortable...

Wise move to employ Cauthen, good to listen to unlike some.

brian gleeson getting the best prices for the old girl, clever her.

WTF who has thought to let fireworks off before The Derby?

Let the jockey enjoy the moment ffs. How long of an interview do you want?

Oli putting in the hours this weekend.

luke found his vocation, starting the corgi derby.

rishi been jogging around the knavesmere.

Everyone is a **** legend nowadays. I hate the overuse of that word. Jason said John Leeper the bankrupt whose staff got a raw deal  was a legend

It's called cheerleading. They all do it, just some more than others.

Are they still doing the thing whereby if they're answering a question they call another name on the team to bring them into the conversation and so on? I noticed similar on Racing TV whereby they try to say each others name as often as possible.

Megan masterclass on getting jockeys gear on, but no ride at york today.

Why is Chapman on Sky racing today?  Have ITV got rid of the loudmouth irritant?

Megan's accent is very harsh on the ear. I wish she had a Somerset one. I guess Mr Blobby sent her to a fee paying school.

Megan: speaks volumes about having connections and ITV racing;no talent at all but daddy is a big trainer

Prefer her to being shouted at all afternoon by that loudmouth Chapman.

Jun 11, 2022 -- 2:56PM, sparrow wrote:

Why is Chapman on Sky racing today?

Yes why?

I think Megan is doing an ok job whilst learning the ropes. Just as well though that Papa is who he is though as she dropped out of school before doing her ' A' level exams.

A lot of them also have contracts with SKY racing as well as ITV; probably have rota's which dictate where they have to be.

Thats a pity as I thought Sky was Chapman free when ITV was on.

itv racing showing all races from royal ascot, first 6 on the main channel, last one on itv4. the opening show on daily at 9am.
ed chamberlin leads the team that includes j murtagh,s cauthen,r walsh,ap mCoy,j weaver.
o bell,r persad,l harvey,m chapman,b gleeson,sa grassick,a mulrenan.
b scott,c hughes,m hayes,c hawkins.
k nicholl [royal expert] s hazelton [us expert]

no room for fitzy or leona. 

wonder if francesca will make an early return?

hayes and hawkins.

in defence of Meghan Nicholls ,she is a lot more confident now ,and still rides races regularly so does know what she is talking about ,and punditry  is not as easy as it looks ,i find her ok .

Can only hope the Cumani woman has very long leave.

sally-ann dressed down.

Why, when the presenter makes a comment, does Chapman have to nod his head furiously? Does he think that because he does that the presenter is right so we all have to accept it as right?

wesley ward sounds very bullish.

As Ashleigh said lovely to see Sally Anne Tomboy putting on her usual drab show.

shame no high winds for ed.

if they'd put chapman in the basket there's every chance they'd still be up there for next years ascot

so much talk, they missed the national anthem.

Good to see Turner back on. Shame she's not riding though. I think she's got it.

I usually like ATR coverage of this meeting better but it's hard going listening to Oisin. Always sounds like someone who's had a few.

i reckon that lass could bench press a horse

shouty man getting an early stint.

I thought Luke was interviewing a jockey there. He's turns out to be a pony-man!

Does the resident tipster/paddock watcher Ken get a fee for his contribution each time?

He gets Luncheon Vouchers

Three sat at a table in the Windosr enclosure -say its £30 to get in. I thought that's not bad but when I look online £37 each -and that's at least 2 furlongs from the finish . £46 later in the week .

chapman tipping 2 winners yesterday, got to be a first.

poor ruby shut in his box for the day.

ed and johny tipped dramatised to all those in the itv box. was it the one with ruby in.

chapman ramping up reach for the moon, what's he after?

Maybe in years to come I will think the current crop of terrestrial TV presenters were ok. At the moment no. Oli to nice, Rishi better at bowls, you need a Chappers type, sometimes because of the way he goes on, the trainers etc offer up more. Not saying at times he is not trying. Not really sure about AP or Ruby.
Ruby always reminds me he thinks he is doing the world a favour by allowing us to see him. Maybe to much exposure brings in that saying...familiarity breeds contempt?

a long gravy train today.

has JP got a runner, with AP on?

McCoy is on. What a let down ITV Racing? The man will put you to sleep!

nico in the royal procession.

He's The Queen's fav on NH. Where was Hendo?

Crying his eyes out somewhere?

shouty man very slow picking up perfect power.

Another nice winner for Megan.

every runner is very warm according to adele.

chapman £300k bet on ladies church at 100/30.

chapman reckons he is moving the market on fresh, and not hugh taylor.

Been very disappointed how they have cut the second programme short after Tuesday. They have such good voices.

.. Was that Stephen Little standing on the rails or just looking for an Arb.?

Adelle looks like Shreks Mrs .

itv back at ponty for the first time since 1970.

Kudos to Oli, Luke and Mark J for doing Ponte after 5 long days at Ascot.

... Its not like working down a mine or in an a+e dept. !!!

going to do frankiegate to death,even though both wouldn't appear on the opening show.