Ep 994 - A Tale of Two Cities

Nick, in Kentucky for the Derby, is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Ahead of the 2,000 Guineas, they have a difference of opinion on the likely success of hot favourite City of Troy, and are joined by Sportinglife.com's David Ord and Owen Burrows, trainer of Alyanaabi. Looking ahead to the 150th Run for the Roses, Britney Eurton joins Nick to go through the key storylines for each and every one of the 20 runners, while Brad Cox tells Nick about his two contrasting hopefuls, and HBA Media's Frank Sale gives you the lowdown on the worldwide broadcast outlets showing the race. Nick and Rishi also look back on yesterday's action from Punchestown, and welcome Little Lodge Farm's Jackie Chugg in our latest instalment of Overbury People. Joe Pagan from Kentucky Equine Research and Saracen's Polly Bonnor discuss how we can help to prevent ulcers in thoroughbreds, while breeze-up consignor Eddie Linehan reflects on his successful clutch of pinholes at yesterday's Tattersalls Guineas Sales.