Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick Luck Daily Podcast episodes:

• 06.27.2024

  BET THE HOUSE: Gamblegate - Mad or Bad?

  Nick Luck and Neil Channing with an impromptu fourth episode of the new political betting podcast, which found itself in the eye of the storm after Philip Davies MP appeared on the show earlier in the week, just 24 hours...

  
• 06.27.2024

  Ep 1033 - Betfred to sponsor all 5 Classics & £2m Triple Crown bonus

  Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the news of a major sponsorship deal which sees bookmaker Betfred take all 5 Classics and add a...

  
• 06.26.2024

  Ep 1033 - Newton Abbot deaths; what's next for summer jumping?

  Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to look ahead to racing weekend whilst they also address the distressing news from Newton Abbot yesterday that saw four horses lose their lives independently. With the racing...

  
• 06.25.2024

  Ep 1032 - Charyn likely to miss Sussex clash for Deauville

  Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They lead with the Irish Derby this weekend, and talk Ambiente Friendly vs Los Angeles, while trainer Roger Varian gives a positive...

  
• 06.25.2024

  BET THE HOUSE: Wanna Bet Rishi?

  Nick Luck and Neil Channing return for Episode 3 of the new Political Betting Podcast. With nine days until Election 2024, they discuss how much the Tories' own fondness for a punt has cost Rishi Sunak, and ask whether his...

  
• 06.24.2024

  Ep 1031 - Why did Radio 4 get rid of the Racing Tips?

  Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They reflect on 5 superb days at Royal Ascot with guests Francis Graffard and Harry Charlton, both of whom experienced triumph and frustration at the...

  
• 06.22.2024

  Ep 1030 - Royal Ascot Day Five - Dress to Impress

  Nick is joined by David Yates for a special Day 5 micropod from Royal Ascot. Lisa Tan brings style, while Jamie Benson has Worldpool news and Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective.

  
• 06.21.2024

  Ep 1029 - Royal Ascot Day Four - Back from the Brink

  Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop on Day 4 of Royal Ascot. They review Gold Cup day, with perspective from Timeform's David Johnson, and set up the Coronation Stakes and Commonwealth Cup. Also on today's show, Peter Molony rails against...

  
• 06.20.2024

  Ep 1028 - Royal Ascot Day Three: Creating a Monster

  Nick Luck is joined at Royal Ascot by ITV presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news. They debate the merits of Auguste Rodin's Prince of Wales's success, ask what is next for Inspiral, consider the fortunes of Kieran Shoemark,...

  
• 06.19.2024

  Ep 1027 - Royal Ascot Day Two: A Great Opportunity

  Nick is joined by ITV Racing jockey walkback reporter Rishi Persad to enjoy Day 2 of Royal Ascot and to reflect on a scintillating opening Tuesday. Guests today include Aussie hero Henry Dwyer, trainer Mark Loughnane, whose son Billy was...

  
• 06.18.2024

  Ep 1026 - Royal Ascot Day One: A Notable Occasion

  Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead, senior writer for the Racing Post, at Royal Ascot for Day One. They are joined by guests David Egan, full of hope in his role as stable jockey to Amo racing, star Aussie racecaller...

  
• 06.17.2024

  Ep 1025 - Ascot set fair as taps are turned on

  Nick is joined by Mirror racing correspondent David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the horse racing world. On the eve of Royal Ascot, they get an update on the going and weather from clerk of...

  
• 06.16.2024

  BET THE HOUSE: Are there still 'Shy Tories'?

  Nick Luck and Neil Channing guide you through the second episode of the political betting podcast that aims to ensure that you'll win the election whatever your voting preference. They scan the movement in polls over the last few days,...

  
• 06.14.2024

  Ep 1024 - The Royal Ascot Preview 2024 - LIVE from Newsells Park

  In a very special edition of the Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Nick hosts the Fitzdares Royal Ascot Preview Night, live from Newsells Park Stud, by kind permission of Graham and Marcela Smith-Bernal. He is joined by panellists John Gosden, George...

  
• 06.13.2024

  Ep 1023 - Slaughterhouse doc paints grim picture

  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...

  
• 06.12.2024

  BET THE HOUSE: Selling Jeremy Hunt

  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...

  
• 06.12.2024

  Ep 1022 - Julie Sadly Meekly

  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,...

  
• 06.11.2024

  Ep 1021 - Small tracks can weather the storm, says racecourse boss

  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...

  
• 06.10.2024

  Ep 1020 - Why Troy Eclipse call is a departure for Ballydoyle

  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...

  
• 06.07.2024

  The Saturday Edition - Ep. 125

  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...

  
• 06.07.2024

  Ep 1019 - New York State of Mind

  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....

  
• 06.06.2024

  Ep 1018 - Jockey Club CEO steps down - What's next?

  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...

  
• 06.05.2024

  Ep 1017 - EXCLUSIVE: Wathnan in massive Ascot spending spree

  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...

  
• 06.04.2024

  Ep 1016 - Racing braces itself for Irish abattoir exposé

  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...

  
• 06.03.2024

  Ep 1015 - Aidan doubles down on "Best Ever" claims

  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...

  
• 05.31.2024

  The Saturday Edition - Ep. 124

  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...

  
• 05.31.2024

  Ep 1014 - THE DERBY: We Built this City...

  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...

  
• 05.30.2024

  Ep 1013 - Is the Draw a Bore for Troy?

  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...

  
• 05.29.2024

  Ep 1012 - No hiding Beckett's Oaks Treasure

  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...

  
• 05.28.2024

  Ep 1011 - Is this the Derby anyone can win?

  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...

  
• 05.27.2024

  Ep 1010 - Why Birch is a White Good Horse

  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...

  
• 05.24.2024

  The Saturday Edition - Ep. 123

  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...

  
• 05.24.2024

  Ep 1009 - Tensions simmer over Levy Deal collapse

  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...

  
• 05.23.2024

  Ep 1008 - Freakonomics and Friendly Fire

  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,...

  
• 05.22.2024

  Ep 1007 - Haydock Clerk answers watering critics

  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...

  
• 05.21.2024

  Ep 1006 - Curragh confirmed for Rosallion

  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...

  
• 05.20.2024

  Ep 1005 - Joorabchian sheds light on Varian split

  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...

  
• 05.17.2024

  The Saturday Edition - Ep. 122

  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...

  
• 05.17.2024

  Ep 1004 - Is the Derby picture any clearer?

  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...

  
• 05.16.2024

  Ep 1003 - Trials and Tribulations

  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...

  
• 05.15.2024

  Ep 1002 - King of Steel to miss big summer targets

  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....

  
• 05.14.2024

  Ep 1001 - About the Size of It

  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...

  
• 05.13.2024

  Ep 1000 - FOR SALE: British Racing

  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...

  
• 05.10.2024

  The Saturday Edition - Ep. 121

  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...

  
• 05.10.2024

  Ep 999 - Who is "the real deal" this weekend?

  Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Nick talks to Harry Herbert about Defiance and Chic Columbine in the Lingfield Trial and French Guineas respectively,...

  
• 05.09.2024

  Ep 998 - Can we find a coherent response to fatality?

  Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the desperate conclusion to the Chester Vase yesterday, which saw Hidden Law win impressively before suffering a fatal injury. Nick...

  
• 05.08.2024

  Ep 997 - Big Rock all set for Lockinge, says new trainer

  Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. First up, Maurizio Guarnieri, new trainer of two stars Big Rock and Blue Rose Cen, outlines plans for Europe's...

  
• 05.07.2024

  Ep 996 - Buick considers Classic hand

  Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to take stock of the racing news from round the globe. Today, 2000 Guineas winning rider William Buick joins the show to talk about Notable Speech, plus his outstanding hand in the...

  
• 05.06.2024

  Ep 995 - The Fall of Troy

  Nick, back home from Kentucky, is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect on the weekend's action. They are joined by Silvestre De Sousa, David Menuisier and Kenny PcPeek.

  
• 05.03.2024

  The Saturday Edition - Ep. 120

  Classic galore this week as we hear from various connections ahead of the 2000 & 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Guest include: Aidan O'Brien; Richard Hannon; David Bowe; Owen Burrows; Matt Bernier; Brad Cox; D....