In the latest in our series of in depth 1-2-1s with US racing leaders, 1/ST Racing President Aidan Butler talks to Nick about the future for the entity's major racetracks and his vision for the sport. This interview comes amidst last week's media reports of Gulfstream's possible closure and the continuing turbulence in California racing. Butler also looks forward to this weekend's Pegasus and shares his pragmatic view on what must be done to ensure the sport's sustainability and viability in a competitive leisure and gaming market.

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght for today's round-up of all the news from around the horseracing world. In a busy show, they look ahead to Festival Trials' day at Cheltenham, and hear from trainer Mouse Morris and owner Andy Edwards whose Gentlemansgame and L'Homme Presse will knock heads in the Cotswold Chase. Also today, Nick and Cornelius take a look into the BHA Judicial Panel's latest raft of fast track cases, and consider whether the penalties for medication offences are too lenient. Plus, trainer Lucy Wadham reflects on a spectacular weekend, including with the barnstorming Jax Junior, potentially bound for Grade One company. Timeform's Dan Barber gives context to Jonbon's performance, while - on a day when numbers are being crunched - handicappers Graeme Smith and Mark Bird - go through the finer points of the European 2yo Classifications. Jerome Reynier outlines Facteur Cheval's possible Middle Eastern campaign ahead of his appearance in Dubai this week, while Maine Chance and Gestut Fahrhof's Andreas Jacobs is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to canter through today's horseracing headlines. They begin with reflections on the key performances from the weekend, with TPD's Adam Mills casting an eye over the technical merits of Jonbon and Lulamba. Today's feature interview is with Sara Bradstock, who charts the extraordinary and unlikely progress of her latest star Mr Vango. Also on today's show, Kenny McPeek tells Nick what he expects of his Kentucky Derby hero Mystic Dan ahead of this Saturday's Pegasus World Cup, while he also comments on the Ascot-Goodwood-York International runners bonus initiative, that is outlined here by Goodwood's Racing Director Ed Arkell. Jason Singh, Head of Marketing at Tattersalls, drops in with details of the upcoming February sale.

This week's Saturday Edition kicks off with a post race interview with Harry Fry, following Gidleigh Park's success in the Grade 2 Lightening Novices' Chase at Windsor this afternoon with Nick, whilst Harry also looks ahead to Boothill in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot tomorrow. It'll be a tough ask for Boothill taking on Jonbon and Energumene and Sean Graham shares why they're coming back to run in the Clarence House with Energumene having been beaten in it both times previously. Then, onto Sunday back at Windsor, we hear from connections of runners in the Fleur de Lys Chase including Dan Skelton on favourite Protektorat; Lucinda Russell on Ahoy Senor and finally AJ O'Neill looks ahead to Indiana Dream's first run for the yard.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest racing news. In this edition, Nick and Lydia take a deep dive into the latest shambolic abandonment to hit British racing, this time at Ludlow. Trainer Dan Skelton vents extreme frustration, while jockey David Bass gives his view, plus the response from Ludlow manager and clerk Simon Sherwood and RCA boss David Armstrong. Also today, Nick and Lydia look forward to Constitution Hill plus preview this weekend's action with David Ord from Sportinglife.com and Fitzdares broker Orlando Meyrick. Hughie Morrison drops in to talk about the popular Secret Squirrel and several generations of wife Mary's homebreds.

Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss today's horse racing events. They look ahead to the Winter Million and debate the merits of the big two in the Clarence House Chase. Nick is joined by trainer Lucinda Russell who’s Ahoy Senor is bidding to get back on track in Windsor's Fitzdares Fleur de Lys Chase on Sunday, while podcast regular Joe Chambers, racing manager to Rich Ricci, tells us about Royale Pagaille’s bid to win a third Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock and fills us in on the owner’s other stars. Also in today's show, James Owen pinpoints the next target for his Champion Hurdle hopeful Burdett Road and we're off point to pointing with Ben Atkins and Molly Armytage.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Emmet Mullins has news of Corbetts Cross (Gold Cup), Noble Yeats (edging towards retirement) and Jeroboam Machin (sidelined). Plus, Dan Skelton explains why L'Eau du Sud is not running at Windsor this weekend, while Naohiro Goda fills us in on intriguing Japanese Champion Hurdle entry All the World. Jockey Club Head of Racing Jon Pullin tells us why reserves are back in the Grand National, 1/ST Racing's Aidan Butler talks about the wildfire relief efforts at Santa Anita Park, plus JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for Tuesday's edition of the popular daily horse racing podcast. At the All Party Parliamentary Group for Racing and Bloodstock reception in the House of Commons on Monday night, Nick caught up with APPG Chair Dan Carden MP, who speaks of his enthusiasm for racing and his opportunities to advocate for the sport in parliament. Also today, Arena Racing Company CEO Martin Cruddace gives Nick a lengthy and wide ranging interview which covers Affordability Checks, Prize Money, Racecourse Closures, Customer Experience, Levy Reform, The Winter Millions, and more. Plus, Timeform's Dan Barber examines the merits of Salvator Mundi, while AJ O' Neill has the latest on the fascinating recruit Indiana Dream, and Pascal Noue of Haras de la Hetraie is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by David Yates to canter through today's global racing headlines. Guests today include Sean Graham on Energumene's bid to make it third time lucky in the Clarence House Chase, while Robbie Power talks about Robcour's Windsor raiding party, which may include Gerri Colombe, plus plans for other stable stars. Super agent Tony Hind discusses the return to the UK of Billy Loughnane and his championship aspirations, while trainer George Boughey - set to provide Billy with so many of his rides - discusses his impending move. Jamie Osborne drops in to discuss his successful raids on Meydan as we ask whether Heart of Honor could be the next Toast of New York. Trenton Akers documents the latest mishap to befall the Magic Millions, and Keeneland's VP Sales Tony Lacey previews the January Sale which begins today.

This week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews this week with those connected to runners at some of the big Spring Festivals including Darren Yates who explains why he's sold The New Lion, Nicky Henderson on this week's talking horse who's now favourite for the Triumph Hurdle, Gavin Cromwell with an update on a couple of his leading lights, David Pipe provides an update on his Champions Bumper fancy & Jack Kennedy assess whether he will be back from his latest injury in time for Cheltenham.