Nick was joined by Neil Channing, Hayley Turner & Tom Clover to discuss this week's Royal Ascot special Talking Points : Royal winner / Sharing the Spoils / Watering / Draw Bias / International flops / TV Coverage / Premierisation / Whip
Episode 159 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Following on from Royal Ascot, Nick was joined in the studio by Neil Channing, Hayley Turner, Tom Clover & Rossa Ryan. Lot's of Ascot winning reaction from the guests, plus chats with John Gosden, Archie Watson & Julie Camacho on the line. We also an intriguing interview with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne.
A few days after she broker her leg. Nick was joined in the Luck On Sunday studios by Northern based jockey Joanna Mason. In a charming interview, they spoken about many aspects of Joanna's life. Including, her injuries, riding in Point-to-Points & also riding for her Grandad, Mick Easterby.
Nick was joined by Maddy Playle, Joanna Mason & Nick Smith to discuss this week's Talking Points : Desert Crown - Dettori / Brighton Non-Runners / Oliver Sherwood /Singapore Over & Out / PJA Search / Penalty Proportionality
Episode 158 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Nick was joined in the studio by Maddy Playle, Jockey Joanna Mason, Ascot's Nick Smith & Trainer Brian Meehan. On a pretty quiet weekend of domestic race, we had lots of relaxed chat & looked ahead to the Royal Meeting.
Nick was joined in the studio by absolute riding legend Ray Cochrane to reminisce on some of his past Epsom memories. Plus reflect on Frankie's weekend, final season & career.
Nick was joined by Dave Yates, Nick Bradley & Eve Johnson-Houghton to discuss this week's Talking Points : Dash Start / Marco Ghiani / Dave Fraud Probe / Premierisation Fallout / SDS Withdraws Appeal / New PJA Board members / Moffatt Blasts Social Media.
Episode 157 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Nick was joined in the studio by Dave Yates, Eve Johnson-Houghton, Ahmad Al Shaikh, Nick Bradley & Ray Cochrane. Great show reflecting on Epsom this week and years gone by. Also joined on the line by Derby winning trainer Aidan O'Brien & star of the meeting Frankie Dettori.
Nick was joined by Cornelius Lysaght & Harry Eustace to discuss this week's Talking Points : Epsom Injunction / Derby Challenges / Epsom LGBTQA+ Area / Dettori Derby / Noble Yeats / NH Ratings / Field Sizes - Summer Jumps.
Episode 156 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Nick was joined in the studio by Cornelius Lysaght & trainer Harry Eustace to discuss the recent BHA fixture list proposals. They were joined on Zoom by BHA COO Richard Wayman. Nick was also joined in the studio by young rising jockey Billy Loughnane along with his dad & mentor Mark. Plus don't miss a lovely (& important) chat with retiring jockey Mark Enright. Who bowed out on Sunday at the Curragh with his first Classic ride.
Rishi was joined by Maddy Playle & trainer Richard Hughes to discuss this week's Talking Points :Levy Yield /Irish Economic Value / Saldier Decision / Fixture Premierisation / Epsom Gallops /Derby Picture / Oaks Picture.
Episode 155 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. With Nick in Baltimore for the Preakness, Rishi stepped in to cover the show. He was joined in the studio by the RP's Maddy Playle for look backs & reflections. Plus we also had Michael Caulfield, Richard Hughes & Racing Welfare's Chloe Martin in the studio for are really important & engaging conversation about mental health in racing.
Tom was joined by Jonathan Harding, Pat Cosgrave & Neil Callan to discuss this week's Talking Points : PJA Resignations / Windsor funfair / National Racehorse Week / Guineas Love / World Pool / Hall Of Fame / Kentucky Controversies / Protesters.
Episode 154 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. With Nick in Kentucky, Tom stepped in to cover the show. He was joined in the studio by the RP's Jonathan Harding, plus flat jockeys Neil Callan & Pat Cosgrave. The day after the 2000 Guineas, we reflected on the race with winning trainer Andrew Balding. We also spun through some of the other feature Newmarket Races. Will Kennedy also joined Tom in the studio to reflect on his Jumps racing career & what the future may have in store.
The week before the Guineas meeting, Nick was joined in the Luck On Sunday studios by a couple of legendary jockey's who have won the Guineas races a number of times - Michael & Richard Hills. In a wide ranging interview, they reflected on their glittering careers. Including some colourful stories from their times in the weighing room.
Nick was joined by Neil Channing, Lee Mottershead & Luca Morgan to discuss this week's Talking Points : 1.30pm Derby / Jumps Race Shake Up / 18-26 Racing Clubs / Punchestown Hunter Chase ban / HK Class to British / Ted Walsh / Kings Coronation Runner.
Episode 153 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Nick was joined in the studio by LOS regulars Lee Mottershead & Neil Channing, plus BHA chair Joe Saumarez-Smith to discuss the release of the gambling review white paper. We also featured Luca Morgan to reflect upon the conclusion of the NH season & a lovely chat with the Hills Brothers.
Nick was joined by Cornelius Lysaght & Ralph Beckett to discuss this week's Talking Points : Racing's Response / Brisland / Cosgrave / Chelmsford Grandstand / Barrie Wright / Bravemansgame / White Paper Imminent.
Episode 152 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Nick was joined in the studio by LOS regular Cornelius Lysaght, Ralph Beckett & Luke Morris. Plus a great chat with Conditional Jockey Will Marshall who is currently out with a nasty injury.
The day after the Grand National & his final ride. Nick was joined in the Luck On Sunday studios by 2-time Grand National winner Davy Russell. In a fantastic must-listen interview, he reflects on his glittering career & what made him a well driven 3-time Irish Champion Jockey.
Episode 151 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Nick was joined in the studio by the RP's Jonathan Harding, plus Grand National jockeys Davy Russell & Alan Johns. Lot's of reaction to the Grand National, including a chat with Lucinda Russell & Peter Scudamore with the star of the moment Corach Rambler.
Nick was joined by Dave Yates, James Savage & Warren Greatrex to discuss this week's Talking Points : Vertem Issues / Scott Benton / Levy Reform / Farnsworth / Drashel Appeal / AW Championship / Jack Tudor / Davy Final Curtain.
Episode 150 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Nick was joined in the studio by LOS regular Dave Yates, Sir Michael Stoute's assistant James Savage & trainer Warren Greatrex. A great show with lots of reflection on the past week, plus look ahead to the coming flat season with James. We also grabbed a word with Lucinda Russell & her partner Peter Scudamore, 6 days out from the Grand National, for news on favourite Corach Rambler.
Nick was joined by Neil Channing, Pager Fuller & Harry Whittington to discuss this week's Talking Points : William Hill Fines / Suspending Licenses / Bookies Derby? / John Butler / Thirsk/Beckett / Flat Start / ROA Badge Scheme.
Episode 149 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Nick was joined in the studio by the Pro Punter Neil Channing, newly retired jockey Page Fuller, Trainer Harry Whittington & top flat trainer Thady Gosden. An action packed show, with plenty of career/ life reflections from Page, Harry & Thady. Plus chat about the flat season getting underway at Doncaster on Saturday. And an interesting chat with the HKJC's Sam Nati, on the globalisation of racing.
Jane Mangan was joined by Dave Ord & Arthur Moore to discuss this week's Talking Points: Japanese World Domination / Boughey Thinking International / Derby Time Switch / Increase In Prize Money / Irish Bumper Monopoly / French Ban Mares.
Episode 148 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Jane Mangan stepped in for Nick with him being away in Dubai. Though Nick did join us to reflect on Dubai World Cup night. She was joined in the studio by LOS regular Dave Ord, Trainer Arthur Moore & Jockey Hollie Doyle. Plus a chat with Let's Talk Racing Podcasters Josh Stacey & Andrew Blair-White.
Nick was joined in the Luck On Sunday studios by 4-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Jim culloty. In a wide-ranging interview they spoke in-depth about Jim's career highlights & also touched on some of the tough times too. As well as loads of Cheltenham Festival chat.
Nick was joined by Maddy Playle & Ella McNeill to discuss this week's Talking Points : Whip Agenda / Mania / Festival Ground / Cheltenham Pods / Mullins Domination? / Record Prize Money / On-course Bookie Benefit.
Episode 147 of the Luck On Sunday Podcast. Pre-Cheltenham show, Nick was joined in the studio by LOS regular Maddy Playle. Plus Ella McNeill, Michael Buckley & Gold Cup legend Jim Culloty. Lot's of festival chat & news ahead of next week. Including news on some of the Irish raiders from the Gavin Cromwell, Charle Byrnes & Paul Nolan yards.
