Paul and Stephen are back for the final episode of The Racing Alternative in 2025. In this episode, the pair discusses The Jukebox Man’s King George victory – is he a better horse on a flatter track? Could he win the Gold Cup?   They discuss the Savills Chase and whether it was a good Gold Cup trial, while it’s also time to get serious - the pair tackle the fixture list. The pair also go head-to-head with the selections at the end of the show. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a comment to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to feature in a future episode.

With great racing action from Kempton, Leopardstown and elsewhere on Boxing Day, Paul and Stephen have put the mince pies down to bring you a festive racing preview on The Racing Alternative. They also discuss Nico de Boinville's disappointing ride on Khrisma, horses being late to parade ring at Lingfield and some of the mad market moves for Fact to File to win this year's King George. In a festive miracle, could we see good ground for the Welsh National? What will it be like at Kempton? Our duo discuss their picks for the best of the action. After a great weekend for their tips last time out, they also go head-to-head with the selections at the end of the show. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a comment to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to feature in a future episode.

With Kempton Park's future back in the headlines, Paul and Stephen discuss whether the track should be saved in the latest episode of The Racing Alternative.Following SD's long queue for a coffee at Southwell, they also discuss the raceday experience and what more can be done for racegoers across the country. After the Jockey Club announced investment plans for its flagship tracks, the duo also debate the merits of bringing Flat racing to Aintree.At the back end of the episode we preview the weekend's action at Ascot and Haydock, with their selections and tips too. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a comment to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to feature in a future episode.

After winning the Tingle Creek at Sandown last weekend, Stephen and Paul discuss whether Il Etait Temps could be a Champion Chase winner next year, as well as disagree over the state of prize money at Royal Ascot in the latest episode of The Racing Alternative. After some great shouts last week, they also give their selections for the weekend ahead at the back end of the show, discuss Dan Skelton's recent fine for Be Aware being late into the parade ring and take a question from a listener.   Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a comment to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to feature in a future episode.

Constitution Hill's latest fall has the racing world talking, so Paul Jacobs and Stephen Darbyshire open our latest episode by throwing their thoughts into the debate. After an impressive win at Newbury, they also discuss whether Panic Attack is a Grand National Horse and debate whether the starting procedures need looking at following more troubles this weekend. They also look ahead to a huge weekend of National Hunt racing, with the Tingle Creek, the Beecher Chase, the Borders National and the Welsh Grand National trials all to look forward to. Follow the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a comment to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to feature in a future episode.

Rachael Reeves delivered her budget on Wednesday, but did Racing really get off as lightly as some are making out? Stephen Darbyshire and Paul Jacobs give their thoughts on how the new measures will impact the sport in our latest episode. They also review last week's action including the John Durkan, the Betfair Chase and the Ascot Chase, as well as look ahead to this weekend's Hennessy/Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and give their selections for the rest of this weekend's action. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a review to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to feature in a future episode.

The Cheltenham November meeting saw plenty of horses to watch for Stephen and Paul as they review the action and discuss the future of the Racing League as well as the fiasco at Plumpton earlier in the week. The duo return for episode four of The Racing Alternative, with plenty else to discuss this week. We take more questions from listeners - would Darbyshire ever charge for his tips? Listener to find out! They also give all their selections for the weekend, including Saturday's Betfair Chase at Haydock.  It's Safer Gambling week so please visit Sgweek.com for more recourses around Safer Gambling. Have a question for our hosts? Email theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to be featured in our next episode!

Paul Jacobs and Stephen Darbyshire return to give their takes on the week’s racing news. They start with an award nomination for a certain podcast host, before looking ahead to action from the November meeting at Cheltenham this weekend. Following an easy victory at Carlisle, the duo discuss whether Mydaddypaddy being 7/1 for the Supreme is an overreaction and whether Haiti Couleurs is a Gold Cup horse. Later in the show we take a question from a viewer on a potential cap on racecourse admissions and introduce a new section, “Dabble with Darbyshire”, where we try to get inside the punting mind of the man himself, before rounding up their selections for the weekend ahead. Make sure to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode and leave us a review to let us know how you’re liking the show so far. Have a question for our hosts? Email us at theracingalternative@gmail.com for your chance to feature in our next episode.

Paul Jacobs and Stephen Darbyshire have somehow made it back for episode two of The Racing Alternative!  They begin this week with a small disagreement about the latest renewal of the Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase, as well as review the Stateside action from The Breeders' Cup.  Stephen is unhappy about the early start time at Kelso this week and even more unhappy to have jinxed his ever reliable Audi during last week's episode.  After an 18/1 winner last week, the duo are back with five selections across the weekend's action - hoping to avoid the dreaded non-runners.  Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and leave us a review to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to feature in a future episode.

Paul Jacobs and Stephen Darbyshire begin our debut episode by paying tribute to Tommie Jakes, following the news of his tragic death aged just 19. They also discuss AK Bets recent Stale Prices fiasco and what it means for the future of the industry, Frankie Dettori’s latest retirement announcement as well as this weekend’s meeting at Wetherby, and what improvements could be made to boost entries. Stephen Goodman from The Good stock Syndicate also joins them to discuss his hopes for Dysart Enos, who is now a non-runner at Wetherby on Saturday (typical!). In the final section, the duo gives us their selections for the weekend’s racing, including two in the same race for Stephen as he looks to play the maths. Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and leave us a review to let us know what you thought of the show. Have a question for our hosts? Send them to theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to feature in a future episode.

Our hosts Stephen Darbyshire and Paul Jacobs are here to introduce the UK's newest horse racing podcast, The Racing Alternative.  Brought to you by NRG Bet, The Racing Alternative will be providing raw, honest and unfiltered takes from the world of horse racing, with new episodes dropping every Friday.  Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss an episode and send your thoughts and questions to theracingalternative@gmail.com for the chance to be featured in a future episode!