Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. In this episode they focus extensively on the RTE documentary which uncovered illegal behaviour in Ireland's only DAFM approved slaughterhouse and the trafficking of live exports to the continent. They ask what questions must be asked of the industry as a whole, and examine whether Horse Racing Ireland's response was satisfactory. Also on today's show, Adrien Cugnasse looks ahead to the Prix de Diane, Jimmy George...
Jun 13, 2024•52 min
In a brand new podcast working up to Election 2024, Nick Luck is joined by political betting experts Rory Campbell and Neil Channing to find the sharpest angles to bet the vote. They use their in depth historical knowledge combined with forensic analysis of the polling data to exploit the seat-by-seat betting markets. In this episode, Rory gets carried away with the hijinks of Lib Dem leader, while Neil identifies at least two constituencies where the Tories could do much better than the market ...
Jun 12, 2024•50 min
Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to look at news and events from around the horseracing world. They begin by analysing the impact of Julie Harrington at the BHA following her shock resignation announcement yesterday. Also on today's show, Jack Nash interviews French trainers Maurizio Guarnieri and Christopher Head ahead of crucial assignments at Ascot next week, while Curragh CEO Brian Kavanagh responds to concerns over the standing of the Irish Derby. Mimi O'Grady updates us on the pr...
Jun 12, 2024•47 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post journalist Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, Nick talks to Wetherby CEO Jonjo Sanderson about the survival prospects for smaller racecourses as the sport approaches a critical moment. Also on today's show, Kevin Ryan has high hopes for his Ascot squad, headed by Inisherin, Timeform's Dan Barber runs the rule over the three year olds either side of the Atlantic, and Elwick Stud's Nick Turnbull is our Weatherbys guest.
Jun 11, 2024•46 min
Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to take stock of the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news of City of Troy's pointing towards the Eclipse in preference to the Irish Derby and set this in historical context. They also discuss Frankie Dettori not riding at Ascot, and the continuing dilemma surrounding where or if to run Inspiral next week. Among guests today are Danny Gargan, trainer of Belmont winner Dornoch, Alan Cooper, racing manager to the NIarchos f...
Jun 10, 2024•44 min
With the Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg on the Triple Crown, being run tomorrow, Charlotte Greenway recaps on interviews with NBC's Matt Bernier previewing the field and breeder of the second favourite, Larry Johnson. Then, with Haydock Park the feature meeting in Britain this weekend, George Boughey, Charlie Hills and Jack Channon discuss their best chances.
Jun 07, 2024•15 min
Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to canter through the racing headlines from around the world. A quiet weekend in Europe, but not so in USA, as Nick catches up with Larry Johnson, breeder of Belmont Stakes second choice Mindframe. An interview to warm the heart. Also on today's show, Nick and Rishi discuss Charlie Appleby's big US squad, Frankie Dettori's appearances at Ascot and the new Jockey Club position, while Nick talks to both Charlie Hills (Pogo) and George Boughey (Believing) about their ...
Jun 07, 2024•42 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With news that Jockey Club CEO Nevin Truesdale is set to step down from his role in December, Nick and Lee are joined by ex-RCA and ARC Chair David Thorpe to discuss the likely candidates for the role and what is required at a crucial time for the sport. Also on today's show, trainer Owen Burrows gives Nick the lowdown on stable stars Alflaila and Alyanaabi after watching them work at ...
Jun 06, 2024•43 min
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world, leading with the news that Wathnan Racing, the brainchild of the Emir of Qatar, is set to have a huge number of runners at the Royal meeting, including the high profile purchases Haatem, Torito, Shartash, Dyrholaey and more. For good measure, they have also purchased leading Irish Oaks fancy Lope de Lilas with more on the way. With the potential for double figure two year olds to join the party, Wathnan's Richard B...
Jun 05, 2024•41 min
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world, leading with the news that RTE documentary series Prime Time Investigates will next week put the Staffan slaughterhouse under the spotlight, with questions asked of Horse Racing Ireland. Also on today's show, Chris Richardson from Cheveley Park outlines the dilemma facing the operation as to which race they should target with star mare Inspiral. NBC's Matt Bernier has the lowdown on Saturday's Bel...
Jun 04, 2024•49 min
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to bring you the latest from around the racing world . They reflect on all the action from Derby weekend in the company of Aidan O'Brien, who won his tenth Derby with City of Troy. He talks at length about the journey from Guineas defeat to Derby glory, and assesses whether he has the attributes to excel on the dirt in Saratoga. Also on today's show, trainer Yann Lerner pays tribute to his Prix du jockey Club hero Look de Vega, Meta Osborne previews her new podcast...
Jun 03, 2024•45 min
It's all about the Epsom Derby this week and we start by hearing how you win the Derby from stall 1, from one of only two jockeys to have done so, Kieren Fallon. Can Ryan Moore become the third aboard favourite City of Troy tomorrow? We also hear from William Buick who will be hoping to go one better than he did in today's Oaks, Ahmad al Shaikh who has two runner in the race and Tom Clover who made the decision to supplement maiden winner Tabletalk at the beginning of the week. Finally, the Epso...
May 31, 2024•16 min
NIck is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop for a Derby weekend special edition from Epsom Downs. They take a deep dive into the Derby, Oaks and Coronation Cup, and are joined by Darley's Liam O'Rourke on the importance of a Derby winner for Dubawi, by David Menuisier, confident of playing a hand in two Classics this weekend, and by Sportinglife.com's David Ord. Renowned chef Michel Roux joins the show with some exquisite samples of the food and wine on offer at Epsom this weekend, whi...
May 31, 2024•45 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Nick and Lee are at the Derby draw in Epsom town centre, where Derby co-favourite City of Troy drew the habitually disadvantageous inside berth. Kieren Fallon, who won from the same gate on Oath in 1999, tells Nick how it can be done. Also on today's show, Epsom GM Tom Sammes explains how he is striving to modernise and expand the event, while owner Ahmad Al Shaikh continues to li...
May 30, 2024•35 min
Nick is joined by Sun correspondent Jack Keene to talk through today's news from around the racing world. On today's show, royal racing manager John Warren gives us the low-down on why the King and Queen's Treasure was declared for the Oaks, with a confident report of her recent homework. Warren also has news on Royal Ascot running plans for one or two of the high profile flag carriers. Also today, trainer Pascal Bary eyes up Coronation Cup glory with Feed the Flame, while jockey Paula Muir give...
May 29, 2024•46 min
Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest news from around the racing and bloodstock world. They are joined for Derby chat by William Buick, set to ride second favourite Ancient Wisdom, and Tom Clover, who has supplemented Tabletalk. Also on today's show, Timeform's Dan Barber runs the rule over Royal Ascot 2yo prospects, plus Adrien Cugnasse looks at the field for the Pros du Jockey Club, while Ben Atkins returns with news of this season's point to point champions, two of whom -...
May 28, 2024•53 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. As they review the action from around the European Group One weekend, they are joined by George Murphy, asst trainer of Tattersalls Gold Cup winner White Birch, and Karl Burke, whose Fallen Angel ran out a comfortable winner of the Irish Guineas. Also on today's show, Seamie Heffernan gives an update after taking a fall before the weekend, while reminding us of his Epsom credentia...
May 27, 2024•44 min
This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the action from the Curragh this weekend as Richard Hannon discusses his runners in the Irish 2000 Guineas as well as Andy Oliver whilst Aidan O'Brien runs through his leading hopes for both Guineas and Auguste Rodin's chances of bouncing back in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. Dermot Weld also shares his hopes for his once raced winner in the 1000 Guineas and his chances of winning the race for the third year in a row. Then on home s...
May 24, 2024•22 min
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Today they take a deep dive into the breakdown of the deal on reform of the levy, ostensibly brought about by the call of the election, but with simmering tensions barely beneath the surface. Also on today's show, the consider why Tim Vaughan found himself with a much stiffer penalty than anyone expected or an adverse analytical finding, while trainer Henry Dwyer looks forward to Asfoorah's British debut at H...
May 24, 2024•46 min
NIck is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, William Haggas explains why Economics won't run in the Derby, French Derby or at twelve furlongs this season. Also on today's show, MP Philip Davies reacts to new of the July 4th election and how a change of government might impact ongoing gambling legislation. Trainer George Scott reacts to his jockey Callum Shepherd losing the Derby ride on Ambiente Friendly, James Doyle looks forward to a stunni...
May 23, 2024•45 min
Nick is joined by RTE and RTV broadcaster Jane Mangan for the latest news and views from around the racing world. Today, Haydock Clerk Dan Cooper explains his decision to water ahead of Saturday's fixture. Ahead of the Irish Guineas weekend, Nick speaks to trainers Andy Oliver and Dermot Weld, while Tom Palin explains why Marie's Rock is setting out on a Flat campaign, JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong and Ben Atkins provides the weekly pointing update.
May 22, 2024•53 min
Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead to cast an eye over today's racing news. In this episode, we hear from riders Rossa Ryan and Jim Crowley, putting their Derby mounts through their paces at Epsom. Meanwhile trainers Richard Hannon and Aidan O'Brien size up their contenders for this weekend's Irish Guineas, plus Levy Board CEO Alan Delmonte answers the questions on the latest levy yield. Also on today's show, Dan Barber dishes out Timeform's jumps awards 23/24, Will Kinsey reflects on double succ...
May 21, 2024•53 min
Nick is joined by David Yates for the first podcast of the week. Kia Joorabchian talks at length about the split with Roger Varian and the King of Steel affair. Also on today's show, Nick talks to D. Wayne Lukas about his thrilling victory in the Preakness, Louisa Carberry reflects on winning a third Grand Steeplechase de Paris, and Rab Havlin contemplates whether Audience will be able to follow up his surprise victory in the Lockinge. Consignor Willie Bryan looks ahead to a fine draft in the GO...
May 20, 2024•55 min
This week’s Saturday Edition begins by looking ahead to Royal runner Desert Hero at Newbury tomorrow as he looks to bag his first win of the season now he steps back up in trip. His trainer William Haggas and jockey Tom Marquand share their thoughts whilst Tom also discusses Relief Rally in the Carnarvon Stakes who just looked like the 7 furlongs in the Fred Darling was a bit too far for her. Mister Sketch also goes against Relief Rally and his jockey James Doyle runs through his chances as well...
May 17, 2024•21 min
Tom in for Nick and joined by Rishi Persad to initially reflect on a brilliant Derby trial performance from Economics in yesterday’s Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. We hear from rider Tom Marquand about the run and also look ahead to some of Tom’s big rides this weekend. James Doyle also rode in the Dante and joins us to give his views on the race plus to look ahead to his book of weekend rides including Poker Face in the Lockinge. We also welcome Cheveley Park’s Chris Richardson ...
May 17, 2024•50 min
Nick, in Baltimore, is joined from York by Lydia Hislop, who analyses all the highs and lows from the first day of the Dante Festival, including some very difficult moments early in the day and the possible consequences of the as-yet-unfinished stewards' enquiry. Following the running of the Musidora, they try to piece together a tricky Oaks puzzle. Also today, Willie Mullins joins the show to talk Vauban and his new flat star Lope de Lilas, while Olly Cole looks forward to the Lockinge return o...
May 16, 2024•51 min
Nick, in Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, is joined by Racing Post writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the day's racing news. With the development that King of Steel incurred a gallops injury yesterday morning, Nick speaks to owner Kia Joorabchian. Also on today's show, Nick and Lee look ahead to York's Dante Festival in the company of William Haggas, who speaks very warmly about the chances of Economics in the week's feature race, while the racecourse's Amy Swales details the charitable partne...
May 15, 2024•45 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to bring you news and insight from around the racing world. They lead today by asking why Aidan O'Brien seems so preoccupied with the size of City of Troy and whether it really does matter. With York around the corner, William Derby drops in for Dante Festival chat, plus James Savage on Middleton contender Infinite Cosmos and what's next for Chester winners Passenger and Never So Brave. Roger Teal weighs up Epsom vs Chantilly for Dancin...
May 14, 2024•49 min
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for the 1,000th episode of the Nick Luck Daily Podcast, bringing you the best news and insight from around the racing world. They lead with the story run in the Racing Post this weekend with regard to the packaging of 40 premium flat racedays for sale to or partnership with a third party. With the racecourses bound to silence, Nick talks to Tote CEO Alex Frost and trainer Ralph Beckett for their thoughts. Beckett also has news of his multiple Oaks ...
May 13, 2024•51 min
This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the Oaks and Derby Trials at Lingfield with insight on both favourites from their respective owners, Anthony Oppenheimer and Harry Herbert as well as Ed Crisford who trains lively outsider Meydaan in the Derby trial. Then onto the Classic action in France on Sunday where Adrien Cugnasse previews the home team before we hear again from Harry Herbert (Chic Colombine), followed by Willie McCreery (Vespertilio) & Roger Teal (Dan...
May 10, 2024•20 min
