Can THIS Save the Derby? | Running Loose Podcast

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! Sponsored by Old Gold Racing. 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 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: ‪@RunningLoosePodcast‬  FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @runningloosepodcast #horseracing #podcast #derby #epsom #michaelowen #ibiza