Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to gallop through today's racing headlines. They begin with the latest on Constitution Hill, followed by further musings following the parliamentary debate, for which they are joined by Tewkesbury MP Laurence Robertson, angling for an audience with the Prime Minister. The Cheltenham build up today begins with Lucinda Russell, who is trying to juggle her aces ahead of the big week. Also on the show, we talk to trainer Harry Fry a...
Feb 29, 2024•45 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to canter through today's racing headlines from around the world. Continuing with Constitution Hill's troubling workout yesterday, Nick and Jane consider the likely outcomes, and hear from former trainer Tom Taaffe, who endured a very similar last minute scare en route to Kicking King's 2005 Gold Cup win. Joe Chambers rules out a Champion switch for Lossiemouth, while Robbie Power is more open to the idea with Irish Point. He also gives...
Feb 28, 2024•38 min
Nick brings you today's podcast from the Hollow Bottom pub in Guiting Power, Glos, from the Cheltenham Handicap Weights launch, an event usurped by the news of Constitution Hill's disastrous gallop at Kempton, which subsequently threw up a dirty scope and a race against time to get the Champion Hurdle favourite to the race. The Sun's Jack Keene is on hand at Kempton to provide a report. Meanwhile the Mirror's David Yates provides insight for the remainder of the show, which includes a debrief on...
Feb 27, 2024•52 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead, who tells Nick how he busted a burgeoning black market bookmaker - costing racing and the exchequer millions - in a Racing Post sting. This on the day that Parliament is set to debate the affordability legislation. Nick and Lee wonder how well attended will be today's Westminster Hall debate. Also on today's show, trainer Stuart Williams offers support for Peter Savill's commercial plan, while HK trainer Danny Shum sings the praises of...
Feb 26, 2024•48 min
This week's Saturday Edition looks ahead to Saturday's National Hunt action from Kempton with Josh Moore and Sam Thompson before switching codes and previewing the Saudi Cup with trainer of the favourite Rick Duttrow as well hearing from Florent Geroux & Tim Easterby who has Art Power in the sprint.
Feb 23, 2024•17 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world, focussing on this weekend's Saudi Cup, plus the action from the UK and Ireland. Also on today's show, syndicate manager Sam Hoskins lends support to the latest Peter Savill initiative, Juddmonte's Simon Mockridge gives the lowdown on the existing stallions as they reveal their mating plans, Paul Carberry remembers Bobby, Dave Ord gives us something for the weekend from SportingLif...
Feb 23, 2024•40 min
Nick is back - and hosts today's podcast from Riyadh ahead of the Saudi Cup. He is joined by Racing Post writer Maddy Playle, who provides commentary and analysis as well as a look ahead to this weekend's racing at home and abroad. Nick also catches up with betting and political expert Neil Channing about a range of subjects in the news, including Digital casino stake sizes, the Coral data breach, Starmer's likely stance on gambling and British racing's attempted courtship of the Labour Party. I...
Feb 22, 2024•40 min
Tom in for Nick and joined initially by trainer Gavin Cromwell who now has the favourite for the Randox Grand National after yesterday’s weights reveal. Josh Moore is also along to assess the chances of Nassalam in the race and he looks ahead to the weekend with a couple of live chances in the Graded action at Kempton. Rishi Persad gives his views on the National weights and this weekend’s racing as well as the news of the Horse Welfare board’s horse census, yet to be published, where we welcome...
Feb 21, 2024•47 min
On Tuesday 20th February, Charlotte Greenway fills in for Nick and has Dave Yates of the the Daily Mirror alongside. Dave considers why cheltenham's ticket sales might be down and whether it's time they adjusted their pricing structure and also take a look at a couple of Grand National contenders ahead of the weights today. Jordan Gainford is set to return from injury this week, all being well and looks forward to reuniting with Hewick in the Gold Cup. This week's Timeform perspective with Dan B...
Feb 20, 2024•49 min
To kick off the week, Charlotte Greenway is joined by Lee Mottershead of the Racing Post to dissect Pic D'Orhy's success in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase and the ride given to the winner as well as those in behind. Lee also discusses his article in the Post this weekend that criticises how races are being run in Britain and the detrimental effect this can have on the sport and young horses in this country. Ben Pauling reflects on his treble at Ascot on Saturday and provides an update on his novice hur...
Feb 19, 2024•48 min
Charlotte Greenway recaps on a couple of interviews from this week ahead of tomorrow's Betfair Ascot Chase with L'Homme Presse's owner Andy Edwards and also Pic D'Orhy's jockey Harry Cobden. Harry also discusses some of his other runners on the card while Anthony Honeyball picks out his three leading hopes at Ascot/Haydock on Saturday. Finally, an extract from Episode 2 of Nick Luck Daily USA with Stuart Janney III.
Feb 16, 2024•21 min
With Jamie Moore announcing his retirement from the saddle yesterday, Charlotte Greenway kicks off the show by catching up with him and discussing this decision as well as what the future might hold. Charlotte's joined throughout the show by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding who looks ahead to this weekend's racing from Ascot, Haydock and Wincanton. Ahead of the Grade 1 Ascot Chase, Harry Cobden shares why he believes Pic D'Orhy might be able to get the better L'Homme Presse and Dave Ord looks ...
Feb 16, 2024•40 min
Today, Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and begins by paying tribute to the remarkable Maureen Mullins in the company of Ted Walsh and Jane Mangan, who has more than left her mark in the sport of horse racing from so many perspectives. Anthony Honeyball joins the show to discuss his three runners on Saturday, all of whom are in with a shout including the top rated in the Grade 2 Reynoldstown Novice Chase. Then Simon Sweeting, chairman of EBF, explains why they'll be supporting the high value de...
Feb 15, 2024•33 min
Tom in for Nick and initially joined by Arc and Classic winning trainer Carlos Laffon-Parias who has announced he’ll be retiring at the end of the season. Carlos reflects on his decision as well as giving an update on some of his stable stars for the year ahead. Tom is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad and Rishi, who sits on the Flat Pattern Committee, talks of disappointment at both the City of York Stakes and the Long Distance Cup being refused Group 1 status. Daragh Ó Conchúir is along to sp...
Feb 14, 2024•42 min
NIck is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through the racing headlines today. They lead with the story of Curtis Wilson-Ruddock, apprentice jockey diagnosed with ADHD, whose treatment for failing to provide a sample has incurred the wrath of PJA boss Paul Struthers, who joins the show. Also on today's show, the best of yesterday's media days with Willie Mullins and Share Hanlon, while Nick catches up with Shishkin's breeder Clive Bennett and his assistant Lucy Smith, plus the Timeform p...
Feb 12, 2024•48 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest goings on in the world of horseracing. They reflect on the weekend action in the company of rider Tom Cannon, whose victory on Edwardstone was one of the highlights of the big Saturday fixture at Newbury. Also on the show, trainer Amy Murphy talks about her impressive Exeter winner Carole's Place, while bemoaning the BHA's inability to get races published sufficiently in advance for race planning. Richard Hobson ou...
Feb 12, 2024•48 min
In the second episode of this absorbing series with those who lead or seek to lead US horseracing during its most critical battle of ideas, Nick talks to the US Jockey Club Chairman Stuart Janney III. A scion of one of racing's most important dynasties, Janney has divided opinion sharply through his stewardship of its most august institution, particularly through his trenchant views on doping in the sport and his recent appearance on 60 minutes. Here, he gives Nick the unvarnished story of how h...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Luckily Newbury doesn't look like it's going to succumb to the miserable weather of late and Betfair Hurdle Day looks set to go ahead so that's the card Charlotte Greenway focuses on in this week's Saturday Edition. In the lead up to the feature race, Shishkin looks to get his career back on track in the Denman chase and we hear from his trainer Nicky Henderson as well as Dan Skelton who trains his chief market rival Protektorat, who's sure to love the ground. Nicky and Dan also discuss their Be...
Feb 09, 2024•17 min
Nick is joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest goings on in the world of racing. They begin with the revelation that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has held an audience with a group of high level racing officials and members of the Lords in an eleventh hour bid to check the progress of affordability checks, and has asked questions accordingly. Also on today's show, Nicky Henderson on Shishkin and more, while Sporting Life's Dave Ord gives us some background on the Timefo...
Feb 09, 2024•52 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. They begin this episode by focusing on the big race this weekend, and the apparently lenient handicap mark afforded to favourite Ocastle Des Mottes. Anthony Bromley, manager to owners Munir/Souede, joins the show to explain, and also gives the latest on Impaire et Passe while suggesting it's possible Caldwell Potter won't run at all this season for Paul Nicholls. Also on tod...
Feb 08, 2024•37 min
Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest developments in the world of horseracing. Nick opens up this episode with an interview with Constitution Hill's owner Michael Buckley, who confirms the horse's wellbeing and answers questions on his campaigning. Also on today's show, Hughie Morrison explains why he's having a fifth crack at the Champion Hurdle with veteran Not So Sleepy, and has plenty more to say besides, while Fergal O'Brien looks ahead to the Betfair Hurdle with...
Feb 07, 2024•40 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to look at the latest news from around the racing world today. With the Grand National entries released, Nick talks to Gordon Elliott, who has no fewer than 26 of the long range engagements. Elliott advocates for multiple entries, talks about the Mullins dominance of the DRF, and reflects on yesterday's dispersal sale. Also on today's show, agent Tessa Greatrex also looks back on goings on at Fairyhouse yesterday as she stepped in for s...
Feb 06, 2024•47 min
Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to reflect on today's news from the world of Horseracing. First they pay tribute to Keagan Kirkby, the point to point rider and key member of Paul Nicholls's team, who was killed in a fall on Sunday. They reflect on the action from the Dublin Racing Festival, and hear a detailed review of the stable's Grade One 8-timer from assistant David Casey. Also on today's show, Nick remembers Hardy Eustace in the company of Conor O'Dwyer, while Total Per...
Feb 05, 2024•52 min
The focus this week, as it should be, is on the the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown this weekend and we'll hear from various connections with leading chances over the weekend including; Eddie O'Leary (Gigginstown House Stud runners); Sean Graham (Bunting); Barry Connell (Marine Nationale); JJ Slevin (Fastorslow) and Sophie Leech (Madara). Plus, insight from Champion Trainer, Paul Nicholls on the favourite for the Grade 1 Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown.
Feb 02, 2024•20 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to take a canter through this morning's racing news. They focus heavily on the Dublin Racing Festival, with guests including Gigginstown's Eddie O'Leary and sole British raider Sophie Leech. Also on today's show, SportingLife.com's Ben Linfoot brings us Something for the Weekend, while Jessica Harrington takes aim at a big prize at Leopardstown, and Jonathan Powell brings us up to speed with the fundraising efforts for MND sufferer Stev...
Feb 02, 2024•44 min
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest goings-on in the racing world. They lead with Dave's deep dive into the yesterday's result into trainer Milton Harris's licensing hearing, with a detailed précis of a bulky case file followed by comment and analysis. Also on today's show, Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins outlines some interesting point surrounding the sale of the Andy and Gemma Brown Caldwell Construction horses on Monday, while Andrea Atzeni reflects on a...
Feb 01, 2024•48 min
Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest goings on in the racing world. They lead with the much-anticipated clash between star novices Gaelic Warrior and Marine Nationale at the upcoming Dublin Racing Festival, and get the thoughts of the latter's owner/trainer Barry Connell. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Patrick Veitch about his new tie-up with Tony Bloom. Veitch also offers some interesting general commentary about ownership and betting in the UK, and Nick gets th...
Jan 31, 2024•42 min
Nick is joined by journalist and television presenter Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest goings on in the world of Horseracing. With the novice chase divisions threatening to really take shape this weekend, Paul Nicholls considers how he might play his best hand with Stay Away Fay, Hermes Allen and Ginny's Destiny. Also on today's show, Noel George underlines Il Est Francais plans, which don't include Cheltenham, while Kim Bailey looks forward to applying headgear to stable star Trelawne in the ...
Jan 30, 2024•46 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan. They wrap up all the weekend action, and get contributions from Jamie Snowden, who discusses the highs and lows of Saturday, plus looks ahead to another Grade One this weekend. Emmet Mullins talks Noble Yeats, Corbetts Cross and Jeroboam Machin, while owner Tom Ryan reflects on the success of National Treasure in the Pegasus World Cup. Ed Babington tells Nick how he hopes to turn 5,000 gns into a whole lot more at Tattersalls, while So...
Jan 29, 2024•40 min
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to canter through the headlines from around the racing world. They lead with yesterday's shock news that Andy and Gemma Brown would be dispersing their entire string that races under Caldwell construction. Their manager Joey Logan explains what must happen now. With Allaho out of Cheltenham and Inspiral winning at last night's Eclipse awards, Nick talks to Cheveley Park's Chris Richardson, while Joe Chambers talks us through the Lossiemouth weigh mix-up at Cheltenh...
Jan 26, 2024•49 min
