Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With Brian Ellison's OneSmoothOperator winning the GeelongCup and booking himself a tilt at the Melbourne Cup, the winning trainer talks to Nick about his intercontinental dream. Also on today's show, Naohiro Goda talks Cox Plate and Breeders' Cup from a Japanese perspective, while Lydia expands on her own Raceday experiences in Japan on her recent trip. Donna Brothers checks in with Bra...
Oct 23, 2024•54 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin you through the racing news from around the globe. On the show today, Harry Eustace arrives in Moonee Valley ahead of the Cox Plate and assesses how his horse Docklands might stack up against the locals before outlining an ambitious three race plan. Jessie Harrington ranks Hotazhell up with the best of her career juveniles ahead of this weekend's Futurity at Doncaster, while US-based Brendan Walsh is similarly enthusiastic about...
Oct 22, 2024•45 min
Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Leading today's episode is top rider Danny Tudhope, who reveals that his link with Steve Parkin's Clipper Logistics has come to an end, and that he'll be seeking new opportunities. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave dive into the detail of British Champions' Day, with Dave reporting the latest on Economics. Looking ahead, trainer James Owen gives an update on Futurity favourite Wimbledon Hawke...
Oct 21, 2024•41 min
This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot tomorrow with contributions from various connections including: Francis Graffard & Stephane Pasquier (Calandagan); William Haggas (Economics); Tony Fry (Charyn); James Fanshawe (Kind of Blue); Dylan Cunha (Prague) and finally Eliza McCalmont catches up with owner Marc Chan on some of his recent successes as an owner and his best days in the sport so far.
Oct 19, 2024•30 min
Nick is joined by award-winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, William Haggas discusses the final task for Economics this season, the QIPCO British Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Tony Fry, representative for Nurlan Bizakov's Sumbe operation, talks Charyn, Lazzat and the big money purchase at Book 2, while Aussie trainer Ciaron Maher previews the chances of his trio in Saturday's Caulfield Cup. Also on today's s...
Oct 17, 2024•35 min
Nick is joined today by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead and the begin by discussing the unsurprising disqualification of Alphonse Le Grande from Saturday's Cesarewitch after his jockey Jamie Powell went over the permitted strike allowance. Then Nick gets the reaction to Brant Dunshea and asks why these sorts of decisions can't be made on race day. Then looking ahead to Champions Day at Ascot this weekend, James Fanshawe joins the show to discuss sprinter Kind of Blue and his strong ties to the...
Oct 16, 2024•45 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. As his appeal to the IHRB concludes, beleaguered trainer Shark Hanlon outlines the details of his hearing yesterday. Also on today's show, trainer Francis Graffard hails a "bigger, stronger" Calandagan ahead of his clash with Economics in Saturday's QIPCO British Champion Stakes. Plus, news from Australia, where plans to upgrade a series of races to the Pattern is causin...
Oct 15, 2024•51 min
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest form around the racing world. This episode focusses largely on the fallout from Saturday's controversial Cesarewitch, whose ultimate result remains uncertain after the winning jockey's ride was referred to the Whip Review Committee for a probable Disqualification. Nick talks to HbF Chair Sean Trivass and professional punter and RTV betting analyst Dave Nevison. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave look back at the Group One act...
Oct 14, 2024•37 min
Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On the show today, bloodstock agent Alex Elliott - at the heart of the extraordinary spending spree from Amo Racing this week - tells Nick at some length and in some depth what was going on behind the scenes at Tattersalls. Nick also gets perspective from Karl Burke, one of the many trainers chosen to handle the precious goods from Book One. Also on today's show, Nick and Rishi preview the Dewhurst and all the act...
Oct 11, 2024•49 min
In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on events from Tattersalls before looking ahead to this weekend's action for which we here from Karl Burke, Hugo Palmer and Ben Linfoot.
Oct 11, 2024•15 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the issues of the day in horseracing. Today they examine the juxtaposition of the Levy Board's stark warnings for the sport's funding with the colossal sums of money being spent at Tattersalls over the past two days. Levy Board CEO Alan Delmonte joins the show, as do two of Book One's most successful vendors yesterday, Emma Banks and Guy O'Callaghan. Plus, Nicky Henderson outlines plans for Palladium, his own recent big-bucks...
Oct 10, 2024•41 min
Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick today and has the reaction from the opening day at Tattersalls Book 1 from yesterday’s big spender Kia Joorabchian of Amo Racing, who bought the top two lots and he explains his change in strategy to buying well-bred fillies. Newsells Park consigned the 4.4 million guineas filly sold to Amo Racing and their manager Julian Dollar gives his reaction as well as the man set to train the filly Ralph Beckett who also has news of his runners at Newmarket this weekend p...
Oct 09, 2024•35 min
Nick and Charlotte collaborate on today's podcast, with analysis from Mirror journalist David Yates. Nick, monitoring the early action at Book One of the October Yearling Sale at Tattersalls, gets a snap reaction from one of the earliest buyers Conor Quirke, before - in conjunction with Weatherbys - an extended chat with Luca and Sara Cumani, whose Fittocks Stud is consigning some of the choice offerings this week. Meanwhile, Dave and Charlotte look ahead to the action at Newmarket this weekend,...
Oct 08, 2024•53 min
Nick is joined by the returning Lydia Hislop for news and comment on the best of the racing action from around the world. This edition, brought to you the morning after the 2024 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, features interviews with winning rider Rossa Ryan, and trainer Ralph Beckett. Also on the show, Kieran Shoemark reflects on first Group One for the Gosdens on Friendly Soul, while the trainer himself tells how Freddy Head was the inspiration for running the filly in the Prix de l'Opera. Owner/B...
Oct 07, 2024•49 min
It's all about the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in this week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway and we'll get the thoughts from various connections on their chances including: Yann Lerner (Look de Vega), Ralph Beckett (Bluestocking); Christophe Ferland (Aventure); David Menuisier (Sunway); Christophe Soumillon (Continuous); Lars Wilhelm Baumgarten (Fantastic Moon). Plus, we finish with an update on Kikkuli from trainer Harry Charlton as his goes for Grade 1 glory in the US.
Oct 04, 2024•18 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Lee is in Paris ahead of the Arc, where we get the lowdown from Adrien on the shock news of the appointment of Mickael Barzalona as number one rider to HH Aga Khan. Nick is in Kentucky, where he catches up with Harry Charlton, who runs Kikkuli in the Grade One feature at Keeneland on Saturday. Harry also has news of Cosmic Year, his stratospherically impressive Sandown-winning juvenile...
Oct 04, 2024•44 min
Nick is joined by ITV and Sky presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin with initial reaction to the draw for the Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday, and talk to Yann Lerner, trainer of one of the favourites for the race, Look de Vega. They consider the likely pace of the race in the conditions, and debate the merits of Yutaka Take's booking for Al Riffa. Also on today's show, news on Goffs Orby sale while Guy O'Callaghan from Grangemore Stud ...
Oct 03, 2024•45 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding as the build-up continues to Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. In a longer interview today, jockey Christophe Soumillon - set at this stage to ride Continuous in this year's edition - tells Nick why the race has been even more important to him than you might expect, and discusses the nuances of his two brilliant wins aboard Dalakhani and Zarkava. Also on today's show, Ralph Beckett confirms Bluestocking's supplementary entry, while trainer ...
Oct 02, 2024•36 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that the Jockey Club has sold a key Newmarket fixture to York, and consider the implications of such a decision. The build-up to the Arc begins in earnest, with Adrien reporting on the ground at Longchamp, trainer David Menuisier hopeful of a big run from Sunway, and owner Lars Wilhelm Baumgarten sounding a note of caution on the ground for Fantastic Moon. Also on today's show,...
Sep 30, 2024•40 min
Nick, in California, is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy (6 out of 7 at Newmarket Sat) David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. First up today, 4-time Breeders' Cup Classic winning legend Mike Smith gives Nick the lowdown on his California Crown winner Subsanador, and tells us why he is no hurry to hang up his boots at the age of 58. Also today, Nick and Dave review the excellent action from Newmarket's Cambridgeshire meeting, and begin the build up to this weekend's Ar...
Sep 30, 2024•44 min
This week's Saturday Edition looks ahead to action from Newmarket, the Curragh and Santa Anita and features various connections with runners including: Emmet Mullin; Dylan Cunha; Philip Antonacci; Jack Davison & Joey Peacock.
Sep 27, 2024•16 min
Tom in for Nick and joined initially by trainer Jerome Reynier who explains the reasons behind his intended joining of focus with Jean-Claude Rouget now not going ahead. Jerome also updates us on his intended targets for runners Facteur Cheval, Lazzat and Zarakem. Rishi Persad is today’s main guest and he reflects on this news before giving views on the changes to the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. There is news of another notable Wathnan Racing purchase and we also hear from trainer Jack Davison and...
Sep 27, 2024•46 min
Nick is joined for today's special episode by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the published changes to the Cheltenham Festival, both on and off the field of play. Nick talks at length to Head of Racing Jon Pullin and Director Ian Renton before getting Lee's lowdown on what is likely to play well with the racing and betting public. Also on today's show, Gavin Cromwell reflects on Flooring Porter's remarkable win in yesterday's Kerry National at Listowel, racing fan Anne Bain ...
Sep 26, 2024•38 min
Charlotte Greenway and Nick teaming up to bring you today's podcast and Charlotte is joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding who has new of a 6 year sentence for former policer officer Michael Stanley who set up a fraudulent betting investment company. Nick catches up with Joseph O'Brien to get the latest on leading Arc hope Al Riffa and Group 1 winning two year old Scorthy Champ. Joey Peacock shares his hopes for Saudi Cup winner Senor Buscador in this weekend's California Crown, where Nic...
Sep 25, 2024•40 min
Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Today, they lead with both the exchange of ideas surrounding sports v casino wagering at the Labour Party conference and the ongoing threat to TV gambling advertising. Also on today's show, Norman Gundill - 49 years Pontefract's MD - talks about receiving a PRA kite mark and the nuances of opening a racecourse's books. Plus, trainers Dyla Cunha and Emmet Mullins with fascinating contend...
Sep 24, 2024•45 min
Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and joined by RTE's Jane Mangan to reflect on the weekend action in the UK whilst further afield Nick catches up with trainers Kenny McPeek & Chris Waller who both scored at the highest level this weekend in their respective jurisdictions. Jane reacts to comments from Nicky Henderson's open day & looks ahead to the Kerry National whilst Nick is in Newmarket and with Hamad Al Jehani who shares the latest running plans for some of the Wathnan two year olds...
Sep 23, 2024•43 min
This week the Saturday Edition kicks off with Eliza McCalmont speaking to both Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore following City of Troy's gallop at Southwell this afternoon, as part of his prep for the Breeders' Cup Classic. Then onto the weekend racing where David Evans and Karl Burke discuss their Ayr Gold Cup runners and Adrian Keatley provides a positive bulletin on Symbol of Strength ahead of his run in the Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury.
Sep 20, 2024•17 min
Nick is joined today by Timeform's Dan Barber and trainers David Evans and Karl Burke ahead of their weekend runners and Karl also has news of Irish Guineas winner Fallen Angel. James Armstrong, clerk of the course at Kelso, discusses the issue of low sun in jump racing and David Ord has our weekly Something for the Weekend in partnership with Timeform. Then looking further afield, jockey Blake Shinn looks forward to riding the favourite in Group 1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. Finally, Peter R...
Sep 20, 2024•43 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing and breeding world. On today's show, Francis Graffard gives us the reasons for Goliath's absence this weekend, while Willie Mullins remains bullish about his Melbourne Cup squad despite the absence of Hipop de Loire. Also on today's show, Adrian Keatley and Hugo Palmer look to the Breeders' Cup with star juveniles, with Keatley's Symbol of Strength a key player in this weekend's Mill Reef Stak...
Sep 19, 2024•41 min
Nick is joined by ITV and Sky Sports Racing presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, trainer Jerome Reynier refutes claims made by Paris Turf that the intended partnership between himself and Jean Claude Rouget had been called off. Reynier also brings us up to speed on his Arc and Breeders Cup Classic contenders Zarakem and Facteur Coeval. Plus, Charlie Fellowes on Luther (misses Breeders' Cup) and the Newmarket Open Weekend, Ballyhimikin S...
Sep 18, 2024•43 min
