Can THIS Save the Derby? Michael Owen's Racing Rules & Horse Phrases Explained

This week on Running Loose, hosts Francesca Cumani and Vanessa Ryle dive into the changing face of the Epsom Derby and its bold new party plans...

Plus, is Michael Owen Cesca's new best friend?! The everyday sayings you didn't know came from horse racing AND what makes a great TV presenter. Tell us who think the best is? Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Graham Norton, Jonathan Ross?

What's your favourite horsey saying? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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00:00 Intro

02:28 The Derby’s decline: what happened to Epsom?

04:50 Can the Derby be revived? Big changes for 2026

11:31 Ibiza comes to Epsom?!

16:25 Michael Owen's take on racing behaviour

18:20 Why weather matters at the Derby

19:16 Horse racing phrases hidden in everyday language

21:35 “Ridden hard and put away wet” explained 😂

23:34 What makes a great TV presenter?

27:55 Behind the scenes of live racing TV

29:07 The Greatest TV presenters

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