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George and Charlie: Off the Bridle

George and Charlie: Off the Bridle

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Newmarket trainers George Scott and Charlie Fellowes extend their rivalry beyond the racecourse with a twice a month podcast. ‘George and Charlie Off The Bridle’ is a mix of heavyweight opinion and racing banter. Happily they often have a special guest to help keep the peace. Plus, they have sports journalist and co-host Tony Rushmer ensuring that tempers don’t boil over (most of the time). Partnered by our good friends @Fitzdares. ‘George and Charlie Off The Bridle’ is produced by Carl Home ...
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We are joined by bloodstock agent Alex Elliott, a key figure in Kia Joorabchian’s AMO Racing team who made the headlines during Book 1 of Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. In an absorbing interview, Alex offers a series of fascinating insights, not least into the recent fireworks at Tatts.In other news, find out which one of the lads is struggling…
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George has a new two-year-old star ( Bay City Roller). Charlie has a potential two-year-old star (Luther). Tony has a new haircut (bad) – and a new book (good ).Racing, the sales circuit, the SAS and – best of all – a saga surrounding Kieran Shoemark’s car are all covered in true Off The Bridle style in our latest episode.…
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Lots for George and Charlie to chat through now that that the Flat season is amid its key summer spectacles. The boys – George, in particular – are blown away by City of Troy’s stunning success in the Derby and reflect on all things Epsom. And, with Royal Ascot around the corner, they look forward to the most prestigious Turf festival of them all.T…
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Richard Hannon joins the boys for an entertaining chat ahead of the 2,000 Guineas in which he saddles star colts Rosallion and Haatem. Richard gives us his thoughts ahead of the year’s first Classic. And we also find out more about a lively winter skiing trip that he and Charlie went on. There’s two more charity bets from the boys, plus Richard fla…
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Episode 1 of our new series includes the usual sparring between trainers George Scott and Charlie Fellowes. Thankfully, Jamie Osborne is a very entertaining special guest!Big thanks to our podcast pals Fitzdares for all their support…George and Charlie: Off the Bridle által
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As you may have noticed, it’s been a while! Mainly, that’s down to the fact that the sales season has been in full swing and Messrs Scott and Fellowes have been busy recruiting for their 2024 strings. So, we’re bringing you plenty of sales chat. Also front and centre is the 2023 Scott-Fellowes winners’ head-to-head – and it’s close!We also reflect …
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Much of the nation has been absorbed in Baz-ball this summer…here in Newmarket George has been busy with his own brand of cricket: George-ball. It’s his game, he captains the team and, to be fair, he takes all the catches. He’s also been training plenty of winners in the last few weeks. Charlie has also been in fine form with a nice Saturday double…
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Scott and Fellowes are back in time for Royal Ascot… the chaps have dusted down their top hats and tails. But before they head off to Berkshire for the magnificent five-day Flat bonanza, they talk through their respective teams for the meeting.There’s a few differing opinion on the week’s major races and there’s also some disagreement on how the As…
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Our latest episode is all about dreams; two-year-old dreams, the Derby dream and – um – Vadream.Yes, George looks to have a bit of a whizz-bang in the shape of Watch My Tracer, who won impressively on debut at Yarmouth and is Coventry Stakes-bound. Charlie experienced the joy of a Group-race winner at Newmarket on 2,000 Guineas day, thanks to Vadre…
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Not sure we’ve ever had a podcast episode featuring such an array of different subjects. The diverse menu of colourful conversation is very much down to our brilliant guest Emma Banks, who owns the magnificent Lady Bowthorpe. There is loads about Lady B, of course. But there’s also stories that start off, ‘I remember I was in Bogota with Florence a…
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There’s always lots of chat on our WhatsApp group about who we should invite on as a special guest. Funny, entertaining, informative and opinionated are among the key qualities on the criteria list. Our latest guest ticks all those boxes and plenty more. In an engaging conversation with George and Charlie, renowned racing broadcaster Matt Chapman f…
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With winter behind us (just about!), it’s almost time for the Turf season – and that means Scott and Fellowes are back for a fifth series of Off The Bridle.In the first episode of 2023 we welcome to the podcast a star of 2022; jockey Dan Muscutt reflects on his breakout year in which he rode 127 winners, including a first-ever Group 1 triumph. Ther…
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William Haggas joins us for one of our most enjoyable and entertaining episodes… for starters he talks about Baaeed ahead of the brilliant colt’s appearance at York. William also reflects on his career with insight and humour. He recalls his pride on being asked to train for The Queen and also remembers his times as pupil assistant to Sir Mark Pres…
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Scott and Fellowes are joined by George Boughey, who has enjoyed a remarkable rise in just over three years since he took out a training licence. In the episode Boughey talks about quitting university to make his way in racing with a stint in Australia followed by his years as assistant to Hugo Palmer. We hear all about his 1,000 Guineas heroine Ca…
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William Buick makes for a fascinating star guest in an in-depth and candid interview. He talks about his life as a Godolphin jockey, including reminiscing about his 2018 Derby victory on Masar. He reflects on the formidable alliance he has with trainer Charlie Appleby and also look back fondly on his time as stable jockey to John Gosden. And of cou…
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When George teed up Nicky Henderson as a possible guest we knew we had to return early for Series 4!With the Festival around the corner, it was the perfect time to talk to the National Hunt legend and he was on top form. He gives us an insight into his 2022 Cheltenham plans and reveals a little of what it’s really like behind the scenes in the buil…
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We return to our ‘home stadium’ the King’s Head in Dullingham for the first time in a long time! To mark the occasion we invited our OfftheBridle Podcast syndicate members, our podcast partners Fitzdares and other friends and associates to enjoy a drink or two, a bite to eat and some lively chat.We find out more about George and Charlie’s lives, as…
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Many thanks to Joseph O’Brien for coming by to join us during a busy sales week in Newmarket. Joseph talks to us about his training career, reflects on his days in the saddle and gives an insight into what it’s like to be part of an extraordinary racing family. He also lets us know what he gets up to in his downtime. There’s plenty of laughs too in…
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We’ve taken our time to record this episode. Lots of reasons, but the main one was: how on earth do we follow Sir Mark Prescott? Well, in Michael Holding we have just about the only man who could. ‘Mikey’ came to visit us at Eve Lodge and what a gentleman… warmth and dignity in equal measures. And lots of insights. Find out how he came to call Newm…
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If you only ever listen to one episode of George & Charlie Off The Bridle, then please let this be it. We visited the atmospheric Heath House, home to the one and only Sir Mark Prescott, who was in fantastic form. He regaled us with a long list of marvellous stories from more than 50 years spent around racehorses and racing people.The episode start…
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We’re delighted that James Fanshawe joins us for the start of Series 3. James, of course, was Charlie’s boss for five years and we hear about those times at Pegasus Stables where James has trained so many top-class horses, including under National Hunt rules. James proves to be a hugely entertaining – and modest – guest. He tells us about his lates…
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In our final episode of 2020, George and Charlie reflect on a very different kind of year. The two Newmarket trainers and their friend Tony Rushmer look back on a challenging season, but pick out some highlights and memorable moments from within it. They also identify some all-weather horses to follow and the two-year-olds that are fuelling their d…
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Can’t believe how much we’ve crammed into just under half an hour in our latest episode. Of course, we preview Charlie’s Melbourne Cup runner Prince of Arran and we also focus on his equine namesake, who has been flying the flag for the podcast syndicate and George, who remains in hot form at the track. Talking of the podcast syndicate, there’s now…
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George and Charlie look forward to high-profile assignments for their horses at Doncaster’s Leger Festival. They also give an insight into the yearling sales, plus find out why Scott and Fellowes have just done racing’s equivalent of MTV Cribs!* This episode was recorded on Sept 8th before the latest COVID restrictions were announced.…
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Classic-winning jockey turned broadcaster Jason Weaver makes for a superb interview in an episode in which we are also joined by York Racecourse boss William Derby. Jason shares his fascinating story in which he switched from being a budding teenage scrum-half in Wales to a star of the saddle. He reflects on a fine career as a jockey, including off…
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Record-breaking trainer Mark Johnston is our very special guest in the latest episode. In a great chat, he takes us inside the mighty organisation and family business that is Johnston Racing. We hear the story of how he came upon the firm’s famous ‘Always Trying’ motto – and also find out which race DVD he’d take to a desert island (he recently app…
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In our latest episode, Shadwell’s racing manager Angus Gold gives us a superb insight into Sheikh Hamdan’s renowned racing and breeding operation. Angus is a fascinating and amusing guest, reflecting on his 30-plus years working for Shadwell. Among others. he talks about sprint stars Dayjur and Battaash as well as Derby heroes Nashwan and Erhaab. H…
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George and Charlie are back just in time for Royal Ascot. In the latest episode, the pair provide trainers' insights into behind-closed-doors racing and then turn their attention to the Royal meeting. Our partners Fitzdares are going 4/1 for either Scott or Fellowes to saddle a placed horse at Ascot and Charlie shares details of one of his runners …
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Who better to give us lockdown laughs than Jack Whitehall. The stand-up comic and actor - among his many talents - talks to us about his love of a day at the races and a brief flirtation with racehorse ownership. He also debates whether it's harder to be a jump jockey or a stand-up comedian, while George recalls a day in the dim and distant past wh…
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Welcome back to the start of a new series of George and Charlie: Off The Bridle. For our opening episode we were joined by West Brom striker and racehorse owner Charlie Austin, who was great fun. There’s also all the latest on the Podcast syndicate horses ‘George Scott’ and ‘Charlie Fellowes’. Find out too which one of the lads is adopting a skinhe…
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When our partners Fitzdares suggested an episode in front of a ‘live’ audience at the King’s Head, Dullingham, we thought ‘what a great idea’. So, George, Charlie and Tony mustered a bit of Dutch courage and set out to entertain an assembled throng that included friends, family, owners and others. It was a fun way to finish the very first series of…
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He just about got through the birth (sheet-white, sat in the corner with his head down). So, in our latest episode front and centre we hear about George’s early days as a proud parent and proud husband. Indeed, the birth story is one not to miss. Also tune in for traveller’s tales as Charlie looks back on a bold bid for glory in the Melbourne Cup w…
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Episode 15 and we hear about George’s pending paternity and the perils of building a pram. Charlie’s been off to see his favourite band Foals again, while both boys have a rugby World Cup semi-final conundrum. There’s the latest on the Podcast Syndicate – both yearlings are now bought and shares are available! Scott and Fellowes also discuss recent…
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Episode 14 is full of the usual mix of racing chat and good humour, but attentive listeners will note on more than one occasion that Charlie appears to be nibbling away on something in between sentences. Something had to give and, sure enough, while Charlie is in full flow a peanut takes a wrong turn. Happily, father-to-be George is in the room, po…
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We’ve had jockeys, broadcasters but it’s taken until Episode 13 of Off The Bridle for us to persuade another trainer to sit around the table with us. It was worth the wait! Robert Cowell proved to be an excellent guest with insights and advice. Plus, he happily joined in with George’s jibes about Charlie’s racing attire! Anyway, we think it’s the b…
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All those mornings waiting on the Hill for your horses leave plenty of time for thinking for trainers... and at this time of the year thoughts tend to revolve around the yearling sales and, specifically, how to secure new recruits. Well, George and Charlie have hatched a plan that will add at least one to their respective 2020 teams… each buys a ch…
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Khadijah Mellah gave racing one of its best feel-good stories of the year when she won the Magnolia Cup at Glorious Goodwood. She’d never sat on a racehorse before this year, but ended up winning in front of huge crowds at one of British racing’s biggest festival meetings. She was victorious on Haverland, trained by Charlie, so who better for Episo…
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Some bright spark suggested we do a podcast to preview the King George and Glorious Goodwood – only we chose to record it on the most sweltering July day that Britain has ever experienced. Suffice to say there was even more hot air than normal as both the boys looked ahead to the Magnolia Cup, in which their respective stables go head to head – the…
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To hoots of derision Fellowes claims to be ‘the saviour of racing’ in an episode in which use of the whip in racing provokes some very lively discussion. Thankfully, ITV Racing’s presenter Ed Chamberlin is along to offer excellent insights and some welcome common sense! Ed also reveals what it was really like to work alongside Gary Neville on Sky S…
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After Charlie smashed it with his first ever Royal Ascot winner, we knew there was no chance we’d get away without hearing all about it. So to help the tale, who better to have with us than the rather marvellous Hayley Turner, the history-making jockey who teamed up with Thanks Be to make it all happen for team Fellowes. It’s Hayley’s second outing…
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So, when our good friends at Fitzdares asked if we’d like to take the pod on tour to the prestigious Annabel’s in Mayfair, how could we refuse? Especially given that the one and only Frankie Dettori joined us to chat about his rides at Royal Ascot. Even better, George manfully took the helm after @RushmerPR got lost – or something like that – in ea…
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Here’s Episode 6 and George and Charlie mix reflections on the Derby with their thoughts about gallops mornings. With insights from both of their stables and news on upcoming runners, the boys convey what it’s really like to train in Newmarket, the historic home of horseracing.George and Charlie: Off the Bridle által
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Possibly the best episode so far; definitely the episode with the most laughs. Apprentice runner-up Luisa Zissman is a magnificent guest, joining us in the Kings Head, Dullingham straight after riding out on the gallops for George. Luisa is preparing to compete in the Magnolia Cup at Goodwood and her latest outing on the Newmarket Heath won’t be fo…
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With the first Classics of 2019 upon us we thought it was time for a real heavyweight guest – hence multiple Group 1-winning jock and all-round top guy James Doyle joins us in the Kings Head, Dullingham for a wide-ranging chat. There’s insight on being part of the Godolphin team, as well as finding out his every-day breakfast cereal of choice – and…
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It was very good having Oli Bell on the pod for Episode 2 but we thought we’d get ourselves a proper star guest for Episode 3 – so we put a call into Hayley Turner and, of course, she was great fun. Hayley gives us an insight into weighing-room life – Havlin loves his music, Norton is good for boxing chat – while she also recalls glorious Group 1 d…
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We thought having a special guest along would ensure Episode 2 wasn’t all about Charlie... but somehow the plan backfired. Our first guest, Oli Bell from ITV Racing, was of course an absolute star with tales of his recent Frodon-Frost moment at Cheltenham alongside an insight on his boxing ‘career’ plus loads of other great stuff. Oli was indeed a …
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A serious issue to start with – prize money and potential boycotts. Once the boys have got that off their chests they reflect on the highs (and occasional low) from their respective ongoing Dubai World Cup Carnival campaigns. The chat then turns to a recent London lunch – settlement for a match bet between the pair. Find out also which one of the l…
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