Nick Luck Daily Podcast

This week, Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the two Group 1s at Deauville this weekend and sponsor, Sumbe's Stud manager Tony Fry discusses their runners in each race whilst we also hear from Jason Hart, Andrea Atzeni and Karl Burke.

Then ahead of York's Ebor Festival next, Frankie Dettori looks forward to Mostahdaf in the Juddmonte International where Imad Al Sagar confirms that Nashwa will also line up whilst owner/breeder Philippa Cooper talks Ebor favourite, Sweet William.

Nick is joined by TDN Europe Editor Emma Berry, reporting from Deauville, to bring you all the latest news from around the racing world. They anticipate the Arqana sales, beginning today, and look ahead to an outstanding edition of the Prix Morny on Sunday. They are joined by Sumbe's Tony Fry, jockey Jason Hart (who also has news of Highfield Princess) and Kelly Thomas, whose Maywood Stud bred Vandeek. With the Juddmonte International entries out, owner Imad Al Sagar explains why Nashwa runs, William Muir explains why Pyledriver doesn't, and Owen Burrows tells us why Alflaila is likelier to head to Ireland. Also on today's show, Nick and Emma discuss the Wertheimer/Wildenstein takeover and Nick has news on the Ballydoyle Melbourne Cup hopeful. Ben Young drops in to talk Hall of Fame at the National Horseracing Museum.

Tom in for Nick and joined by Newsboy of the Daily Mirror David Yates. We start with reflection on yesterday’s inaugural BHA media briefing where three main topics were covered. Dave picks out his key takeaways and argues that affordability checks could provide a big win for the legislature and provide them with a huge vote of confidence. With York’s Ebor meeting on the horizon we hear from trainer Ralph Beckett on his likely team with Bluestocking by no means certain to run in the Yorkshire Oaks. Owner breeder Philippa Cooper joins us to look ahead to Sweet William hopefully getting into the Sky Bet Ebor. And Karl Burke is along to assess his likely York team and also look to Elite Status’s run in the Group 1 Prix Morny on Sunday.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Once again, the topic of racecourse saunas is the lead, with BHA's Chief Regulator Brant Dunshea and PJA Chair Nick Attenborough offering views from either side of the debate. Also on today's show, Nick and Lee reflect on yesterday's performance from Arc favourite Ace Impact at Deauville, plus contributions from his rider Cristian Demuro and Anthony Oppenheimer who raced and bred his sire, Cracksman. Oppenheimer also shares his thoughts on the recent success of Golden Horn and his promising young stayer Lion's Pride. Meanwhile, Andrea Atzeni looks forward to his Prix Morny ride on Van Deek this weekend and his upcoming move to Hong Kong.

Today, Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and joined by RTV's Jane Mangan to look back on the key performances from the Curragh at the weekend.

Jack Channon joins to look ahead to some of his key runners with entries over the next week including his Oaks placed filly Caernarfon then Ruby Walsh become the latest on this podcast to add his view on the jockey's sauna debate.

Jo Massey is along to share her concerns over the the future of her retraining and rehoming charity Racehorse Relief and finally Nicolas de Chambure of Haras d'Etreham is this week'd Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to take a look at the major stories in racing across the globe this Monday morning. They are joined today by Frankie Dettori, who reflects on his Deauville Group One success aboard Inspiral and explains why it meant so much to him. He also looks ahead to his ride on Mostahdaf in the Juddmonte International. Nick and Lydia also dissect big races in Ireland and Germany, while Saffie Osborne drops in to talk about the continuation of her great run in the Shergar Cup. Keeneland Director of Sales Tony Lacy joins us to talk about the publication of the huge yearling sale catalogue and comments on the necessary cross pollination of European and American blood, while French correspondent Adrien Cugnasse comments on the weekend rumours surrounding the possible Wertheimer acquisition of Wildenstein stock. Finally Ed Bethell gives a positive bulletin on his Nunthorpe contender Regional. Nick and Lydia also discuss the case of pro punter Alan Potts, forced to close down his betting account as a result of the effects of affordability checks.

This week Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to some of the Group 1 action in Europe this weekend as well as getting the latest from the trainer of one of the hot favourites at Ascot’s Shergar Cup meeting.

Firs up connections of two of the leading fancies for the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes over six furlongs, Bucanero Fuerte and Givemethebeatboys.

Then onto the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot on Saturday where Jessica Harrington and Ian Williams discuss their chances before looking ahead to the Prix Jacques le Marois with Kevin Ryan who runs Queen Anne winner, Triple Time, as well as dual Guineas placed Hi Royal.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world today. In a wide-ranging International show, we hear from Hall of Famer D Wayne Lukas on proposals to move the Preakness Stakes to a new date. From France, Adrien Cugnasse catches up with Guillaume de Saint Seine, owner of Jacques le Marois contender Angers. Meanwhile, Charlotte gets the thoughts of Brazilian-born former Hong Kong star Joao Moreira on the closing of his career and riding styles around the world ahead of the Shergar Cup. Photographer 'Ripley' talks about his latest exhibition at the NHRM, National Stud's Anna Kerr shares her enthusiasm as the newest Godolphin TIEA judge, while Nick and Lydia discuss this week's scrutiny of the Gambling Commission and preview the G1s in France, Ireland and Germany this weekend.

Tom in for Nick and joined by RTV and RTE broadcaster Jane Mangan. After reflecting on Galway last week Jane turns her attention to the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes where, as speculated on the pod yesterday, we learn that Aidan O’Brien has gone with Unquestionable over River Tiber as his main challenge. We hear from Givemethebeatboys’s trainer Jessica Harrington before turning out attention to the Prix Jacques Le Marois and Kevin Ryan is along to talk about his two runners, Triple Time and Hi Royal. Trainer Owen Burrows joins us to confirm the next intended starts for both Hukum and Alflaila. Plus Archie Watson gives an update on his stable stars including Bradsell, who will line up against Highfield Princess next up in the Coolmore Nunthorope Stakes at York.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. First up, Tom Marquand calls the show from last night's fixture at Ripon to respond to the position on saunas set out by RCA Chair Wilf walsh on yesterday's episode. Nick and Rishi debate the contributions they have heard on the issue this week, before moving on to discuss the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh this weekend, with news from Ballydoyle and also an interview with Amo Racing's Tom Pennington, who also has news of King of Steel. JockeyCam founder Nathan Horrocks joins the show to discuss how new technologies can be incorporated into broadcast in the wake of Racing Victoria CEO Andrew Jones's remarks about mic'ing up jockeys, while Fred Motley gives us the lowdown on entries for British Champions Day, as released yesterday.