City AM’s racing podcast returns with a full preview of the opening two days of Royal Ascot 2026, covering analysis and selections across both cards.
Hosts Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile lead the coverage, offering their insight into the key races and contenders expected to feature across the first two days of the prestigious meeting.
Royal Ascot remains one of the most significant dates in the British flat racing calendar, drawing top trainers, owners, and horses from around the world each June.
Among the highlights of the preview is an interview with trainer Bjorn Baker, who discusses his sprinter Overpass ahead of a tilt at the King Charles III Stakes on Tuesday.
Baker’s presence on the podcast underlines the international dimension of Royal Ascot, with the trainer travelling from abroad to compete at one of the sport’s most celebrated stages.
The King Charles III Stakes is traditionally one of the most competitive sprint races of the entire meeting, attracting elite sprinters from multiple countries.
Overpass will be among those hoping to make an impression in the race, with Baker speaking directly about his horse’s preparation and prospects on the big day.
Marriott and Bill Esdaile also work through their selections across the rest of the card, giving listeners a detailed look at where they believe value and winning chances may lie.
The podcast notes that listeners should return on Wednesday for a full preview covering the remainder of the week’s racing at Ascot.
The Punter has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting and horse racing section for over a decade, providing consistent coverage of the sport’s major events throughout the season.
Royal Ascot 2026 is already generating significant interest among punters and racing fans, with a strong card expected to produce high-quality competition across all five days of the festival.
With expert voices like Marriott, Esdaile, and contributions from trainers such as Baker, the podcast offers one of the more thorough and accessible previews available ahead of the week’s action.