Nick is joined by ITV's Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. NTF President Nick Alexander speaks at length about the lively discussions that came out of yesterday's AGM in relation to the governance and future of the sport. Plus, Ben Pauling looks ahead to Aintree with Handstands, Mambonumberfive and more, and Coolmore's Gerry Ahern talks Walk in the Park, his young stars and has news of an exciting new addition to the McManus string to join Nicky Henderson.
Mar 21, 2025•44 min
Tom in for Nick and joined by the Daily Mirror’s David Yates. Tom and Dave first ask whether British Racing's new, biggest ever marketing campaign will be a success for the sport with more details on the campaign set to emerge in the coming weeks. We hear from trainer Richard Hannon who has only praise for the BHA in their help in Richard receiving long overdue funds from an owner and member of the Saudi royal family. With news that Aintree will begin watering ahead of the Grand National meeting...
Mar 20, 2025•56 min
Nick is joined by ITV presenter Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, Golden Horn owner Jayne McGivern shares her delight at the stallion's stellar Festival, while underlining his utility for ALL breeders. She has some typically robust views on Breeding in general plus the mares' NH program. Also on the show today, with news that Laurel River misses the Dubai World Cup, Nick talks to Ryan Tongue of Deva Racing, owners of stablemate Imperial Emperor, who...
Mar 19, 2025•44 min
Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for a round up of today's racing headlines. Gavin Cromwell first, with news that his Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin will miss the Grand National. Mouse Morris has a similar tale to tell regarding third placed finisher Gentlemansgame, while Paul Nichollls reveals riding plans of his quintet, including Bryony Frost on Stay Away Fay. Also on today's show, Timeform's Dan Barber with a note on Willie Mullins's County Hurdle domination, plus Joe Pagan and Polly Bonn...
Mar 18, 2025•39 min
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to reflect on the final moments of the Cheltenham Festival and to look ahead. Today, they are joined by Henry de Bromhead, with a lengthy debrief on his Cheltenham runners and plans for Aintree, Punchestown and beyond. Plus, Sean Graham, with a bold route ahead for Triumph Hurdle shocker Poniros and news on Energumene. Cotswolds hotelier and publican Nathan Eades joins the show to discuss the impact and cause of falling Festival crowds, while rookie trainer Stephen ...
Mar 17, 2025•43 min
Nick is live at the Festival on Boodles Gold Cup Day with Lydia Hislop. With contributions from Ruby Walsh and Barry Geraghty, plus ITV Racing Editor Richard Willoughby, Timeform's Dan Barber, Boodles Chairman Michael Wainwright, Clerk Jon Pullin, Neil Phillips with food & wine and much more.
Mar 14, 2025•56 min
Nick is at Cheltenham ahead of St Patrick's Thursday... today's runaround, in the company of Rishi Persad, features contributions from Barry Geraghty, Ruby Walsh, Patrick Mullins, Neil Phillips, Niall Hannity, David Yates, plus artist-in-residence Liz Armstrong.
Mar 13, 2025•41 min
Coming to you live from Cheltenham on Day Two of the Festival, Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for reflections on a truly unusual first afternoon and to look ahead to the rest of the week. With contributions from Harry Skelton, Harry Cobden, Richard Johnson, JJ Slevin, Gary O'Brien, Hayley Moore, Jon Pullin and Neil Phillips.
Mar 12, 2025•41 min
Coming to you live from Cheltenham on day one do the festival, Nick is joined this morning by a stellar cast on the gallops this morning. RTE’s Jane Mangan is alongside for the show while Charlie Swan relives his victories in the Champion Hurdle aboard Istabraq. Gordon Elliot pops in between lots and is fairly bullish about Brighterdaysahead in today’s Champion Hurdle as she aims to end Constitution Hill’s unbeaten record. Gavin Cromwell runs through his best chances of the week with a firm favo...
Mar 11, 2025•32 min
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for this specially extended edition of the podcast for the eve of the Cheltenham Festival 2025. First up, Kopek des Bordes owner Charlie McCarthy reveals that he had surgery for kidney cancer just days ago, but is fully intending to be at Cheltenham to see his hot favourite for the Festival curtain raiser. With news that Lossiemouth goes Mares' Hurdle and Golden Ace takes the Champion Hurdle route, Nick catches up with the latter's owner Ian Gosden...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Jon Pullin gives a detailed going report for the Festival plus watering so far; JJ Slevin tells us why Banbridge, Solness and Home by the Lee are all big players in the feature Grade Ones; plus, owner Ed Ware tells the story of his bumper hopeful Copacabana, as JP McManus reveals to the Racing Post that the horse is his only bet of the week so far. Also on today's show, Sam Thomas eyes the Imperia...
Mar 07, 2025•53 min
Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They discuss whether the shift towards the mares' hurdle in the conversation surrounding Lossiemouth will be borne out. Also on today's show, Laurence (Lar) Halley on his star giant killer Senecia and memories of Arkle and beyond. Plus, Gary Brown on heading to Cheltenham with a serious contender in Walking on Air James Owen on the Burdett Road change of heart, and Ben Pauling eyeing up another EBF Fin...
Mar 06, 2025•49 min
Charlotte Greenway who's in for Nick today is joined by RTV’s Jane Mangan and there's plenty of Cheltenham Festival chat coming your way. First up we hear from Dan Skelton on his Cheltenham team that includes Langer Dan, Protektorat & The New Lion, before Nick catches up with Derek O'Connor on his Festival rides as well as the favourite in today's Nick Luck Daily Podcast Pointing Pointers Hunter Chase at Catterick. We also hear from Terence O’Brien on Jane’s fancy in the new novice’s handica...
Mar 05, 2025•48 min
Nick is joined by David Yates a week out from the Cheltenham Festival. Trainer Fergal O'Brien joins the show to reveal that Sixmilebridge has failed a dope test that will see him DQ'd from his Trials Day win. He also explains the reason for the failure and seeks to reassure the public ahead of next week. Also today, owner Bryan Drew discusses the options for Final Demand, not ruling out the Albert Bartlett, while Romeo Coolio breeder Will Kinsey joins the show and also has news of the Cheltenham...
Mar 04, 2025•41 min
Joshua Stacey in for Nick today and joined by the RacingTV's Dan Overall. First off, they reflect on Gordon Elliott's decison to run Brighterdaysahead against Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle. Will the Champion Hurdle and Mares' Hurdle feel knock-on effects? James Owen reveals Burdett Road's festival aim and provides an update on Triumph Hurdle favourite, East India Dock. Fresh off the back of Newbury on Saturday, Olly Murphy caught up with Josh to discuss THAT ride from Sean Bowen aboar...
Mar 03, 2025•38 min
Charlotte Greenway brings you this week's Saturday Edition and starts by looking at the Morebattle Hurdle, for which Neil Mulholland discusses Petrol Head, who makes his first start for the yard. Ben Pauling has two interesting contenders at the Scottish track and looks at their chances before Dave Ord looks as the day as a whole and a gives up a couple of horses to watch. Finally, George Scott looks forward to seeing his talented 3yr old West Acre on Super Saturday at Meydan and looks at where ...
Mar 01, 2025•11 min
Tom in for Nick and joined by Racing Post journalist Jonathan Harding. We start with the news tat Jack Kennedy will return to the saddle from Monday and be fit to ride at the Cheltenham Festival this year and Jack is along to tell us more. We hear from new Cheltenham CEO Guy Lavender re the news that the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle will be named after the late Michael O’Sullivan. Guy also looks ahead to his first festival and touches on some important changes this year and his hopes for 2025. We giv...
Feb 28, 2025•37 min
Nick is joined by ITV Presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the findings of the Racing Post's Punting Survey, and are joined by industry analyst and pro punter Neil Channing to discuss. Oli - a solutions man - has first hand testimony from those using the Black Market. Also on today's show, Ben Pauling picks his two best for the Festival, plus gives glowing notices to new stable jockey Ben Jones, on the hottest of hot streaks. Plus, trainer B...
Feb 27, 2025•40 min
Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, they nose on the Cheltenham handicap weights before moving on to taking in the news that Coolmore have sent several young horses by Walk in the Park to Noel George and Amanda Zetterholm in an effort to find a stallion successor. Amanda joins the show. Plus, Ralph Beckett runs the rule over his astonishing dozen still in the 2025 Derby at the latest entry stage. GBR Welfare Comms Lead Gabi Whitfi...
Feb 26, 2025•43 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV host Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Charlotte has been on hand this morning at Kempton to watch Constitution Hill and stablemates at work: she gives her report and catches up with Nicky Henderson, who also shares his delight at the Godolphin TIEA win of team member Simone Meloni. We hear from the winner in conversation with awards host Rishi Persad. Meanwhile, trainer Michael Hourigan tells Nick why the time is right to stop, a...
Feb 25, 2025•40 min
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by the Mirror's David Yates. First off, they reflect on Forever Young's victory in the Saudi Cup and hear from Christophe Lemaire, who had a winner on the night, and also gives his thoughts on the big race before getting the figures from TPD’s Adam Mills. Then, switching codes Fergal O'Brien discusses his impressive Dovecote winner Tripoli Flyer and shares the likelihood of him turning up at Cheltenham in the Supreme. Then with Cheltenham in mind, ...
Feb 24, 2025•40 min
This week's Saturday looks first at the racing from Kempton where Mondo Man looks to book his place in the Triumph Hurdle. His trainer, Gary Moore explains why he hopes this exciting flat recruit can go one better than he did on debut over obstacles. Then Sam Thomas discusses his two runners in the feature Ladbrokes Trophy handicap chase. Then it's onto Saudi for the world's richest horse race, the Saudi Cup with multiple interviews including, Kenny McPeek, Fred Heyman, Dan Blacker & Naohiro...
Feb 22, 2025•20 min
Nick is joined by ITV and Sky broadcaster Matt Chapman to take a Friday canter around the racing world. Guests today include Michael Buckley, who is relaxed in conversation with Nick as Constitution Hill begins his build up towards regaining his Champion Hurdle crown. Also on today's show, ARC Regional Director Phil Bell - responsible for two of the Welsh racecourses - offers reassurance as regards relations with the Senedd on the back of the proposed greyhound ban. Plus, in Riyadh, Nick talks t...
Feb 21, 2025•46 min
Nick is joined by award-winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss today's racing news. The day after Michael O'Sullivan's funeral, Davy Russell joins the show to reflect upon a day of great sorrow and real strength on the part of the racing community. Also on today's show: the death of Delta Work, aged 12; the two star Seven Barrows juveniles not appearing at Kempton this weekend; the small increase in prize money contributions over the next year. Plus, Sam Thomas talks through a st...
Feb 20, 2025•44 min
Nick is joined by Daily Mirror's David Yates to discuss the latest from the racing world. They lead today with the news that the Welsh Senedd has put the wheels in motion to ban greyhound racing. In the company of Evoke Chief Strategy Officer Vaughan Lewis, a greyhound owner and Welshman, they consider how seriously this should be taken as a threat by the horse racing industry in Wales and beyond. Also on today's show, trainer Gary Moore tells Nick hoe he plans to get the maximum from Mondo Man ...
Feb 19, 2025•38 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer, Lee Mottershead to discuss the news and events from around the horse racing world. First up today, York's head of sponsorship and marketing James Brennan shares the racecourse’s delight at the City of York Stakes finally achieving Group 1 status after many years of campaigning. Also on today's show, co-trainer Josh Guerriero discusses the options for Iroko who is by no means a certain runner in this weekend's feature Ladbrokes Chase at Kempton Park du...
Feb 18, 2025•49 min
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to reflect on the life of Michael O'Sullivan, the hugely promising talent who died at 24 on Sunday morning. They are joined at some length by Ken Whelan, the former jockey who acted as agent and mentor to Michael, and who has been close to Michael's family through his final days. Also on today's show, Nick and Jane are joined by Adrien Cugnasse to discuss developments at Haras le Fresnay since its acquisition by Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Manso...
Feb 17, 2025•43 min
This week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews from the week relating to this weekend's racing, starting at Ascot for the Grade 1 Ascot Chase where Paul Nicholls & Emmet Mullins discuss their runners before Philip Hobbs makes the case for Lowry's Bar returning to winning ways in the Reynoldstown. Then onto Haydock where Kerry Lee explains why she's stepping Nemean Lion up in trip for the Rendlesham and Sam Twiston-Davies also lays out why National Hopeful Beauport is running over hur...
Feb 15, 2025•20 min
Nick is joined by ITV Racing host Oli Bell to discuss today's racing news. In this episode, Nick and Oli cast an eye over Bert Black's ideas to revolutionise the betting experience, plus ask why Cheltenham ticket sales are not as robust as they might be. Kerry Lee and Tom Lacey join the show to discuss key runners in the UK this weekend, while Nick - in Doha - catches up with Jim Crowley about the chances of Alflaila in the Amir Sword and talks to Jamie Insole about targeting a huge pot in Saudi...
Feb 14, 2025•43 min
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show - with Pic d'Orhy aiming to give him a first Grade One in a year - Paul Nicholls has fire in his belly as he assesses the strength of his team, new arrangements for sourcing his horses, and his competitive spirit being fuelled by "mini-me" Dan Skelton. Compelling stuff. Equally compelling is the interview with James McDonald about Romantic Warrior's bid to win the Saudi...
Feb 13, 2025•47 min
