Coming to you on Day 3 of York’s Ebor Festival from the paddock as Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect first on the action from day 2 where once again Andrew Balding was in the limelight as Kalpana shone in the Yorkshire Oaks for Juddmonte. On the back of two smart performances from two year old fillies yesterday, Lydia chooses between Libertango and Sun Goddess for the Cheveley Park later this season as she looks at what they achieved yesterday. Ahead of the Group 1 City of Troy Nunthorpe Stake this afternoon we hear from Johnny Portman, who hopes Rumstar can finally bag his Group 1 and Caitlin Ward discusses whether she thinks Bacio, whom she bought and is trained by her father in law Wesley, will handle the softer conditions and show the same form he did at Ascot where he blew everybody away. Lauren Mahan and Maiti Stirling from York pop along, we have our daily updates from Timeform and Worldpool and we head off for a nice glass of rose to end the show with Neil Phillips.

Nick joined on the Knavesmire this morning by Jane Mangan to first reflect on the action from day 1 including Item causing a slight upset in the Juddmonte International and on that, racing manager Barry Mahon joins the show to share what it meant to him and the family and also looks ahead to Kalpana this afternoon in the Yorkshire Oaks. TPD's Adam Mills shares looks at what the figures tells us about how the Juddmonte was run and Lewis Tomlinson of Timeform reflects on that race as well as Maltese Cross's victory in the Voltigeur. Jane makes the case for why the latter must surely now head to France for the Arc over the St Leger and Amy Murphy is also along as she looks forward to Tokaido in the Harry's Half Million today. Finally, as we like to do at these major festivals, we're wine tasting with Neil Phillips and testing out the offering in the Paddock Pavilion restaurant with Steve Cooper.

Nick Luck joined on course by David Yates ahead of the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse this morning ahead of a cracking day of racing and they begin by previewing this afternoon’s Juddmonte International, with the help of Timeform’s Kieran Clarke. Then Sam Haggas is along to share why he thinks Maltese Cross could turn around the form with Derby winner Christmas Day in the Voltigeur. Trainers Tom Clover and Hugo Palmer look ahead to their best chances on the Knavesmire this week, with appearances via FaceTime and finally the Tote’s Alex Frost looks forward to the next four days from a World Pool perspective.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a canter through today's racing headlines. At York, on the eve of the famous Ebor Festival, they hear from clerk Anthea Leigh about the rainfall and likely conditions of the track ahead of the week's feature race, the Juddmonte International. Timeform's Dan Barber tees up the Ombudsman-Constitution River clash through the ratings organisation's lens, while Almaqam's rider Kieran Shoemark welcomes the rain while previewing an excellent book of Group Race rides this week. We also hear from trainers Paddy Twomey - who still has a strong squad despite the enforced absence of Moody in the Yorkshire Oaks - and James Owen, who has high hopes of City of York representative Rogue Diplomat.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer, Lee Mottershead, to look at today’s racing headline. First today TBA chair Philip Newton explores whether a private equity initiative could be back on the table for racing with the rehabilitation of Project Pace. Also today, fresh from success with Wimbledon Hawkeye at Deauville, George Scott look ahead to more potential riches at York’s Ebor Festival and has an update on Arc bound Bay City Roller. Meanwhile Michael Dodds shares his excitement at one of the most talented two-year-olds he’s trained, currently favourite for the Gimcrack Stakes at York. Plus Nick and Lee provide a comprehensive review of the action from Deauville over the weekend, look ahead to the Juddmonte International, canvas TPD’a Adam Mills’s view on Survie’s win in the Grade 1 Christophe Clement Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday night, while Bernard Condren, GOFFS & Arqana auctioneer, gives us the low down on another spelling binding session from the Arqana Yearling Sale on Sunday.

The Saturday Edition - Ep 204 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined by ITV and Sky broadcaster Matt Chapman to canter through today's racing news. First today, William Haggas gives us a comprehensive rundown on his big profile runners in coming days at Deauville, Newbury and York, with a notable warning over the participation of leading Ebor fancy Klassleader. Also on today's show, Ciaran Maher on the acquisition of Point of Law, now set for the Caulfield Cup and beyond. Plus, with an astonishingly successful Fasig Tipton Saratoga sale in the rearview, Nick catches up not only with Fasig `President Boyd Browning, but also Hunter Rankin, who with the Boersma family, steered their ownership entity The Flying Dutchmen to over $21m dollars of bloodstock out of the sale. Meanwhile, Nick and Matt get in to the weeds of this week's political issues.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght for a look at the racing headlines around the world. With Vicky Foxcroft MP set to take control of the gambling brief in the UK, Nick talks to her shadow Louie French MP, and asks him what we can except from this new appointment, and what he makes of the Prime Minister's early pronouncements on the betting industry. Also today, Andrew Black, Betfair founder and owner-breeder, looks forward to what could be a famous double on the Knavesmire next week with two homebred fillies, including Tattycoram in the Yorkshire Oaks. Aga Khan Studs' Nemone Routh looks forward to a busy few days, with Rayif and more at Deauville and a very exciting addition to the Juddmonte International in Zaydann. Plus, with the heatwave intensifying once again, we talk to Windsor Clerk Charlie Rees about the challenges presented.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. This episode begins with a lengthy contribution from George Boughey, outlining the nature of the injury sustained by Bow Echo that led to his retirement, as well as a wider appreciation of the horse's career, supported by Timeform's Dan Barber. Also today, betting industry veteran Vaughan Lewis offers a detailed rejoinder to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's disparaging remarks about betting shops, while Juddmonte's Barry Mahon brings news of a typically powerful team for next week's York Ebor Festival, and has an update on long-absent one-time Classic fancy Publish.

Nick is back and joined for today's episode by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead. In collaboration with Josh Stacey, the podcast brings you news that Amo racing have their first jumper in training with Max Comley and could be set to expand further into the sphere. Kia Joorabchian tells Nick how this came about and his plans for a few more besides, whilst Josh catches up with a delighted Comley. Also on today's show, NTA Executuve Director Pat Cummings talks us through the anatomy of an extraordinary betting coup that unfolded in America over the last two days, while Ace Stud's Paul Curran explains the proliferation of Aussie-bred two year olds now appearing in Europe for their burgeoning operation, Haras de Perelle's William Rimaud is our Weatherbys guest, and Henry Beeby introduces the brand new Chiquita session.