Talking Points - Episode 215
Nick was joined in the studio by Dave Yates, Johnny Murtagh & Michael Bell for this week's Talking Points: Ascot Draw / Ascot Crowds / Heat/Dress Code / Amo's Ascot / Reynier On Prat / MP Demand for action / Whip DQ

Nick was joined in the studio by Dave Yates, Johnny Murtagh & Michael Bell for this week's Talking Points: Ascot Draw / Ascot Crowds / Heat/Dress Code / Amo's Ascot / Reynier On Prat / MP Demand for action / Whip DQ
Post-Royal Ascot show, Nick was joined in the studio by Dave Yates, Charlie Bishop, Johnny Murtagh & Michael Bell. Plenty of 2025 Royal Ascot reflects. Also, joined on the line by Richard Brown, Jim Goldie & Ryan Moore.
Nick was joined in the studio by Neil Channing, Fran Berry & George Scott for this week's Talking Points: Megan Whip / Perfect Offer / Allen Plan / Kempton Threat / Ascot Promo / Wifi / MP's Trial.
Nick was joined in the studio by Australian racing royalty, Gai Waterhouse. They had a great chat, covering a whole range of topics. Well worth a listen.
Two days out from Royal Ascot, Nick was joined in the studio by Neil Channing, Fran Berry, George Scott & Gai Waterhouse. Plenty of Pre-Royal Ascot chat. Plus a fascinating conversation with Gai.
Nick was joined by Dave Ord & Stuart Williams for this week's talking points: Epsom By Numbers / Jim Mullen ./ Watering / Shape of Meeting / Royal Support / Ruling Court / Ballydoyle Pecking Order.
In our post-Derby show. Nick reflects & chats about the Epsom fallout with studio guests, Dave Ord, Stuart Williams & Karl Burke. As well as calls with Wayne Lordan, Aidan O'Brien & Charlie Johnston. Plus, a chat with Nichola Eddery. About her upcoming art exhibition.
Rishi with joined by Emma Berry & Adam McNamara for this week's Talking Points: Wexford Unseat / BHA Chair / Kyprios / Redcar Gym / Fairley Return / Lion In Winter / Windsor Castle Changes.
Rishi stepped in again to cover Nick, whilst he is on his Spring travels. A packed pre-Epsom show. With TDN's Emma Berry joined us, along with Podcaster Adam McNamara, Epsom GM Jim Allen. Plus, seven-time Epsom Classic winning jockey, Kieren Fallon. Who dropped in to reminisce about some of his great Epsom victories.
Nick was joined by Jonathan Harding, David Menuisier & Eve Johnson-Houghton for this week's Talking Points: Going Is Good / Pouliches Appeal / Gambling Tax / Weighing Rooms / Sherman Cup Ladies / French Prize Money / Derby Festival Rethink.
Nick was joined in the studio by Jonathan Harding, Eve Johnson-Houghton, David Menuisier & Kia Joorabchian. Lots of Irish classic reaction, plus lively debate. Including a fascinating conversation with Kia.
Rishi was joined by Dave Yates, Tom Marquand & Shirley Johnson-Jolag for this week's talking Points: Mullins Royal runner / She's Perfect appeal / Win & You're In / Shergar Cup / Levy Yield / Constitution Hill / Field Sizes / Tax Rate.
With Nick away at the Preakness, Rishi stepped in to present. He was joined in the studio by Tom Marquand, Dave Yates & auctioneer Shirley Anderson-Joleg. Plus, on-the-line chats with Rossa Ryan & Lisa O'Neill.
Tom was joined by Neil Channing & Marco Botti to discuss this week's talking points: Shoemark / Hollie No.1 / Jockey's Global Challenge / 72-hour Derby Decs / Drop in foal numbers / Flutter / Race Deletion.
Tom hosted the show this week, in Nick's absence. He was joined in the studio by GBR's Simon Michaelides, new trainer Willy Twiston-Davies, young jockey Jack Doughty, Marco Botti & LOS regular Neil Channing. Lot's of in-depth chat & reflection on the world of racing.
This week the LOS cameras went on tour. With the HKJC staging one of their premier meetings, the FWD Champions Day. They invited us over to reflect on their meeting & chat global racing with some of HK based connections. Nick was joined in our Paddock-side studio by LOS regular Graham Cunningham, David Eustace, Karis Teetan, Angus Chung & HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. Tom Stanley also joined us to reflect on all the action from the Climax to the Jumps season at Sandown.
It was a trip down memory lane, when Nick was joined in the studio by brother-in-laws Richard Hannon & Richard Hughes. With great chemistry they reflected on some of their greatest memories as Trainer & Jockey. Featuring horses like Canford Cliffs, Toronado, Strong Suit, Paco Boy & more.. Plus, words on their current crop of horses. Well worth a listen!
Nick was joined in the studio by Dave Yates, Richard Hannon & Richard Hughes for this week's talking points: Southwell Boycott / Going Stick / Tatts Breezr Up Sales / Caulfield Saunas / Qatar/ Balding / Derby U-Turn / Dettori Netflix.
On Easter Sunday, Nick was joined in the studio by trainers & brother-in-laws Richard Hannon & Richard Hughes. Reflecting on their star-studded journey together as Jockey & trainer. And now, both as trainers, how they spot good horses & enjoy their success. Joining the Richards on the sofa, were also LOS regular Dave Yates, inspirational syndicate owner Basher Watts & the eloquent Rupert Fowler. Who shared his imaginative racing fan / owner concept.
Nick was joined in the studio by Alan Johns, Saffie Osborne & Ralph Beckett for this week's talking points: Celebre d'Allen / Baroness Batters / Weighing Rooms / Female Facilities / Amphitheatre Racing / US Tariffs on horses.
On Scottish Grand National weekend. Nick was joined in the studio by Alan Johns, Saffie Osborne & Ralph Beckett. We reflected on the SGN, chatting with winning jockey Harry Cobden. We also caught up with Juddmonte's European Racing Manager Barry Mahon, to reflect upon Jonquil's impressive win the Greenham Stakes. As well as plenty of other lively racing discussions.
Nick was joined by Neil Channing for this week's Talking Points: False Starts / David Power Cup / Aintree Crowds / Gina Bryce / Jim Mullen / Hayley Turner.
Nick was joined in the studio by Neil Channing, plus Grand National winning jockeys Daryl Jacob & Carl Llewellyn. Lot's of Aintree chat & reflections with the guests. Catching up with Aintree's Dickon White, trainer Paul Nicholls & Owner Michael Buckley. We also caught up with Dubai World Cup commentator Pat Comerford. For a spin through Saturday's Meydan news.
Nick was joined in the studio by John Inverdale & Cornelius Lysaght to discuss this week's talking Points: Flat Start - Into National / Anti Doping Movement / PRA / Govt Intervention/ Jerry Hill / Emily Upjohn/Japan / Neil Callan / Langer Dan.
A week out from the Aintree Festival. Nick was joined in the studio by, sports broadcasting legend John Inverdale, broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght, trainer Nicky Henderson, Author William Morgan & Flutter's Seb Butterworth. Lot's of Aintree chat, plus hearty discussions on the industry as a whole.
Nick was joined in the studio by Lee Mottershead & Jockey Harry Skelton to discuss this week's talking Points: Starts / Jumping / 20-8 / New Races / Crowds / TV / Molony On Mares' / Dettori
During Cheltenham Festival week. Nick was joined in the studio by The RP's Lee Mottershead, Champion Hurdle winning trainer Jeremy Scott, Festival winning jockey Harry Skelton & #Raceday presenter Frankie Foster. Lot's of Cheltenham Festival thoughts & reactions with winning connections.
Nick was joined in the studio by Barry Geraghty, Noel George & Jonathan Harding for this week’s Cheltenham Festival Special Talking Points: Lossiemouth / Crowds / 20 Runner Restrictions / Willie – How Many? / Irish v GB v Fra / JP Team.
On the eve of the Cheltenham Festival, Nick was joined in the studio by legendary jockey Barry Geraghty. Reflecting on his magnificent career, spinning through some of his fantastic Cheltenham wins & horses he rode over the years.
Nick was joined in the studio by former jockey Barry Geraghty, trainer Noel George & RaceIQ's Page Fuller.Two days out from the start of the festival, we had plenty of Cheltenham chat. Including calls with a number of trainers for updates on their Cotswold-bound runners. Including; Joseph O'Brien, Audrey Turley, Barry Connell & Jeremy Scott.