Francesca and Vanessa react to all things Grand National 2025, won by the 33/1 amateur jockey Patrick Mullins, steering Nick Rockett to victory.Vanessa reveals that she and Patrick are good friends, and she gives a fascinating insight into the winner’s Aintree celebration.The ladies share other titbits surrounding the biggest race in the horse racing calendar and reflect on their fashion yays or neighs.Francesca updates us on her long-awaited return to work, hosting racing at Doncaster—but did Vanessa find time to watch?The ladies also discussed the fascinating science behind the lack of female horse racing commentators.Not forgetting answering some intriguing Q&A’s and going down the usual rabbit holes, like who would most likely win in an arm wrestle.Tune in, hold tight, and enjoy the ride.A Press Box PR production:Executive producers - Francesca Cumani & Vanessa RyleLead producer - Oliver BreckonSocial media producer - Lucy FinterProducer - Lynn Carratt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BONUS EPISODE - Grand National 2025 Special
Francesca and Vanessa could not leave out the biggest and most well-known racing event of the jump season—the Grand National—so they made a bonus episode dedicated to the famous race.You can find out Vanessa's top tips for the big race. Could last year's winner, I Am Maximus, do the double?The ladies also take a look back at Aintree's many fashion highlights (and, of course, faux pas).And find out which one of them had a wild night out at a strip club after the race and which one had a picnic with the rich and famous drinking rose and had to sober up with a Big Mac.Tune in, hold tight, and enjoy the ride.A Press Box PR production:Executive producers - Francesca Cumani & Vanessa RyleLead producer - Oliver BreckonSocial media producer - Lucy FinterProducer - Lynn Carratt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cheltenham All Wrapped Up
Francesca and Vanessa look back at the Cheltenham Festival and their fashion. While Vanessa's outfit made the Daily Mail, did Francesca's blue coat stand out more than Gemma Collins?And find out which celebrity Vanessa mistook as a local farmer from her village?The flat is also back, and Francesa discusses returning to our TV screens for the summer.Tune in, hold tight, and enjoy the ride.A Press Box PR production:Executive producers - Francesca Cumani & Vanessa RyleLead producer - Oliver BreckonSocial media producer - Lucy FinterProducer - Lynn Carratt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Cheltenham Festival Special
Francesca and Vanessa bring you all the news you need to hear ahead of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival.Francesca will continue her annual tradition of starting her day in the Guinness Village, while Vanessa will work nonstop. But what will the pair be wearing?Also, find out if Francesca is the 'Brooklyn Beckham' of Horse racing.Tune in, hold tight, and enjoy the ride.A Press Box PR production:Executive producers - Francesca Cumani & Vanessa RyleLead producer - Oliver BreckonSocial media producer - Lucy FinterProducer - Lynn Carratt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Running Loose with Francesca Cumani & Vanessa Ryle
A podcast ‘loosely’ based around horse racing.Join two leading fillies from the world of Horse racing, ITV Racing host Francesca Cumani, and Sky Sports presenter Vanessa Ryle, for their brilliant new podcast.Whether you're a die-hard racing fan or just here for the banter, the pair cover everything from turf talk to off-track gossip, plus their real-life fashion disasters.Tune in, hold tight, and enjoy the ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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