The Front Page: countdown to Royal Ascot plus the exit of Nevin Truesdale and the decline of the parade ring

Exclusive new customer sign up offers

FREE BETS

FREE BETS
In this week’s edition of The Front Page, Tom Kerr is joined by Maddy Playle and Peter Scargill to talk all things Royal Ascot.
Front and centre is the recent debate over whether the royal meeting is losing its lustre for international runners unimpressed by the prize-money on offer. The panel also discusses a remarkable pre-Ascot spending spree by a rising force in the sport, John Gosden's tough start to the season and the big clashes at next week's meeting.
Also on the agenda is the exit of Jockey Club chief executive Nevin Truesdale – the panel discusses his record at the top and asks what sort of person might take over the role later in the year.
Finally, the team follows up a Chris Cook column which called for the BHA to ensure horses spend time in the pre-parade and parade rings, following concerns that racegoers who want to actually see racehorses are getting a raw deal.
Read these next:
Nevin Truesdale to step down as chief executive of Jockey Club at the end of the year

Sign up to receive On The Nose, our essential daily newsletter, from the Racing Post. Your unmissable morning feed, direct to your email inbox every morning.
Published on inThe Front Page
Last updated
- The Front Page: who will win the 2025 Grand National?
- The Front Page: has the Grand National really lost its essence?
- The Front Page: an in-depth review of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival
- Watch: The five big talking points for the Cheltenham Festival
- The Front Page: Has the BHA let greyhound racing go to the dogs?
- Grand National free bets: claim £60 with CopyBet for Saturday at Aintree
- How to bet on the Grand National 2025: step-by-step guide for beginners with top offers
- Coral Grand National extra places: get 5 places on your each way bets
- Unlock up to £1,115 in 2025 Grand National free bets, & sign-up bonuses
- Ladbrokes Grand National extra places offer: get 5 each way places
- The Front Page: who will win the 2025 Grand National?
- The Front Page: has the Grand National really lost its essence?
- The Front Page: an in-depth review of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival
- Watch: The five big talking points for the Cheltenham Festival
- The Front Page: Has the BHA let greyhound racing go to the dogs?
- Grand National free bets: claim £60 with CopyBet for Saturday at Aintree
- How to bet on the Grand National 2025: step-by-step guide for beginners with top offers
- Coral Grand National extra places: get 5 places on your each way bets
- Unlock up to £1,115 in 2025 Grand National free bets, & sign-up bonuses
- Ladbrokes Grand National extra places offer: get 5 each way places