Challenging Misconceptions: Horse Racing, Animal Rights, and Gambling Restrictions with Greg Wood

The Final Furlong Podcast

News, Sports, Sports News, Leisure, Hobbies

4.7 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2023

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

Join host Emmet Kennedy and Greg Wood from The Guardian as we delve into the complex world of horse racing and animal rights activism, challenging misconceptions and shedding light on the sport's commitment to equine welfare. Continuing our discussion, we shift gears to the eagerly awaited government white paper on gambling regulations. With potential restrictions looming, we explore the implications for bettors' freedoms and the wider industry. Greg Wood shares his expertise on the proposed changes, scrutinizing the delicate balance between protecting vulnerable individuals and preserving the excitement and enjoyment of betting on horse racing. Listen in for a lively and informative dialogue that challenges assumptions and unravels the complexities surrounding these contentious issues, offering valuable insights to both avid horse racing fans and newcomers to the sport. Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone. Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Listen to this sound.
0:02.0	Ooh!
0:03.0	That's one of your friends being handed a fever tree mojito
0:07.0	when they thought you'd be giving them a glass of wine.
0:10.0	Mmm!
0:11.0	That is the moment they taste it.
0:14.0	Huh?
0:15.0	And that's when they hear all it took to make was a shot of rum,
0:18.0	some of Fevertree's new mojito mixer and a little stir.
0:23.0	Fevertree, new mojito mixer, classic cocktails now made easy.
0:28.0	Enjoy responsibly.
0:30.0	Welcome along to the Final Frontend Podcast.
0:34.0	I'm Emma McKenna-D.
0:35.0	It is great to have your company and also great to have the company
0:38.0	of one of the best journalists in racing from the Guardian Greg Wood.
0:41.0	Welcome back to the show.
0:43.0	Hi, how you doing?
0:44.0	In good form Greg and great to have your company.
0:46.0	You and I talked about the white paper on gambling
0:49.0	from the UK government around about this time last year
0:52.0	and the idea was to have you back on to talk about that
0:55.0	as soon as it came out.
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