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 Goda.

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 to Kenny McPeek about Saudi Cup hopeful Rattle 'N Roll as well as his likely Epsom Derby contender, plans to bring Kentucky Derby hero Mystik Dan to Royal Ascot, and the reappearance of Thorpedo Anna. Naohiro Goda has the lowdown on the Japanese challenge, while HBA's Frank Sale spins through TV options for the worldwide audience. Nick and Matt also have plenty of chat on the UK action this weekend.

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 strong squad for the weekend. In Riyadh, Tom Stanley joins Nick to preview the Saudi Cup in the company of Team Valor President Fred Heyman (Facteur Cheval) and Scott Turner, owner of Witness Stand.

Ben and Molly are back with their Point to Point review.

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 ahead of this weekend's Adonis hurdle, plus has a plan for his beloved Goshen. In Riyadh, Nick catches up with Dan Blacker, trainer of Breeders' Cup Sprint hero Straight No Chaser, while trainer Yoshi Hashida fills us in on his representative plus the abortive mission to bring a horse from Japan to the Cheltenham Festival. JA McGrath has his weekly bulletin from Hong Kong.

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 due to drying ground conditions and also has news of other promising youngsters in the yard. Pro-punter, owner and Raceshare syndicate founder Patrick Veitch shares his delight at real Triumph Hurdle prospect Gibbs Island, who won the Victor Ludorum hurdle at Haydock. Veitch also shares his views on recent pronouncements from racing supporting MPs on the separation of racing and gaming wallets. Plus, Kieran Clark has this week’s Timeform perspective and Herman Brown jnr, once a leading trainer in South Africa, tells Nick about how much he is looking forward to his second incarnation with a licence in our Weatherby's supported bloodstock slot.

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 Mansour, and to document an extraordinary sequence of events in Doha, including the shock return of Pierre Charles Boudot.

They also look back on the action from Ascot and Wincanton at the weekend.

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 hurdles. Finally, we take a look at the Amir Trophy in Qatar this weekend where Alex Merriam (Rebel's Romance); Jim Crowley (Alflaila) & Harry Charlton (King's Gambit) all discuss their chances.

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 next week with Witness Stand. The Point to Point team are back, Dave Ord has something for the weekend and Toby Loveridge from oddschecker talks about the company's new partnership with the Jockey Club.

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 Cup. Plus, Godolphin's Alex Merriam on Rebel's Romance and the Amir Sword, QREC handicapper Neil Jennings on this weekend's action, and Guillermo Arrizkoreta - Spain's leading trainer - on conquering Dubai.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan for today's horse racing news and views. In today's episode, Neil Channing pays a lengthy and heartfelt tribute to his friend Joe Saumarez Smith, BHA Chair, who has died aged 53. Also on this show, Nick and Jane reflect on yesterday's Randox Grand National launch, with contributions from Paul Nicholls, Ruby Walsh and Martin Greenwood (all talking to Niall Hannity), plus Nick catches up with trainer Richard Phillips, whose Ida's Boy is guaranteed a run. Later in the episode, JA McGrath recaps a tumultuous week in Hong Kong, while Nick talks to one of the newly licensed riders, Richard Kingscote.