Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Tom in for Nick and joined by journalist David Yates and we start with the news that Desert Crown will miss yet another engagement due to a setback. Tom and Dave run through the final field and assess what the likely underfoot conditions could mean for the race. Breaking news from America sees former trainer Jason Servis jailed for four years having been found guilty of serial doping offences and Pat Cummings is along to give the full story. Dave has news of two UK based riders heading abroad and also reacts to the story that bookmakers are having their bank accounts closed on an all too regular basis. Christophe Soumillon joins us to tell of a new pony racing venture in France and journalist Jonathan Harding and former point to point rider Ed Barrett are along to tell us more about Ed’s inspirational challenge to climb Snowdon. You can donate to Ed here: https://www.justgiving.com/team/edbarrettsnowdon

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster Jane Mangan. We initially look at the Gearoid Brouder case in relation to comments made by Cathal Byrnes on Monday evening re the jockey riding Ellaat on the day in question. Jane then turns her attention to a potentially incredible renewal of this weekend’s King George at Ascot and have news that French raider Simca Mille is an unlikely participant. We learn that Paddy Twomey will not run Just Beautiful in Sunday’s Prix Rothschild and hear from the trainer of Rogue Millennium, Tom Clover. Donnacha O’Brian is along to discuss his two runners on tomorrow evening’s excellent card at Leopardstown and we hear from Highfield Princess’s trainer John Quinn ahead of her run at the Qatar Goodwood Festival.

Charlotte Greenway again in for Nick and joined by Rishi Persad who start with the news that William Buick has officially been jocked on Desert Crown this morning for Saturday's King George and David Redvers discusses why the race is a sponsor's dream this year.

George Boughey looks ahead to his runners over the next few days inclduing exciting two year old Soprano who heads to Sandown before we head to the US for this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock segment to hear from Triple Crown winner and now sire sensation, Justify's breeder Tanya Gunther.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and is joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news around the King George at Ascot this weekend and the assumption that William Buick will now ride Desert Crown and we get an update on Hukum from Owen Burrows before reflecting on the action over the weekend with Tom Marquand and Ian Jardine. Nick provides a round up from the Haskell meeting in the US before Nancy Sexton relives her bargain buy that’s progeny so nearly went on to Grade 1 glory at the weekend is the US.

This week, Charlotte Greenway brings you some key insight ahead of races in Britain, Ireland and the US this weekend.

It's the Irish Oaks on Saturday where Aidan O'Brien will saddle 4 of the 9 runners and he gives his thoughts on them, including favourite and Epsom second Savethelastdance. Joseph O'Brien also has a runner in Lumiere Rock and Jockey, Dylan Browne McMonagle, discusses her chance whilst Ralph Beckett send over Bluestocking to try and win his second Irish Classic in as many years.

Moving onto Newbury, Kieran Cotter hopes his colt can take the valuable Weatherbys Super Sprint and explains how the cheekpieces have helped. Also, Angus Gold discusses the Shadwell runners at the meeting in the two pattern races.

Finally, we head stateside to hear from KY Derby winner, Mage's, co-owner Ramiro Restrepo and owner of Arabian Knight, Amr Zedan, ahead of the Grade 1 Haskell Stakes on Saturday.

Nick, in Monmouth Park, New Jersey, is joined from Ireland by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the Irish Oaks, and hear from rider of Lumiere Rock, Dylan Browne McMonagle. In response to the Racing Post's insight into the decline in the number of trainers, Mark Johnston joins the show to compare his experiences of handling small and huge strings of horses and explains why he doesn't think bigger stables are a bad thing. Also on today's show, Frances Crowley talks about the continuing legacy of her late husband Pat Smullen and the advances being made in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Owner Amr Zedan drops in to discuss his latest potential star Arabian Knight, who could start favourite for Saturday's Haskell, while French trainer Stephane Wattel shares his excitement at running stable star Simca Mille in the King George next weekend.

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead to initially discuss the 10 day ban handed out to apprentice Iqbal Khan at Killarney last night. Plenty on the podcast yesterday concerning a potentially stellar renewal of the King George next weekend and we hear from Director of Racing at Ascot Nick Smith. Hollie Doyle is along to reflect on Nashwa's Falmouth Stakes win and talks down her chance of becoming champion jockey this year. Trainer Kieran Cotter joins us to look ahead to his runner in this weekend's Super Sprint at Newbury. Plus we've an update from Nick on fixed odds betting in the US and Lee and Tom discuss the news that the Breeders' Cup Classic will not be the last race on the card in 2023.

Nick is joined by the Mirror's David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They are joined today by trainer Aidan O'Brien, who confirms Auguste Rodin on track for The King George at Ascot, where he could be joined by four stable companions. Bruce Raymond, manager to Saeed Suhail, tells Nick that Desert Crown worked well this morning and is also set for the race. Juddmonte's Barry Mahon clarifies the operation's position on Nostrum's likely Goodwood participation. Also on today's show, Nick catches up with Ramiro Restrepo with the news that Kentucky Derby winner Mage will line up in this weekend's Haskell at Monmouth Park, while Hong Kong star Vincent Ho looks forward to his trip to the UK incorporating Glorious Goodwood.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with Saturday's Irish Oaks, and are joined by trainer Ralph Beckett who confirms that Bluestocking will take on the home team with Colin Keane aboard. Also on today's show, Shadwell's Angus Gold brings news of Al Asifah, Hukum, Al Husun, Mostahdaf and - most importantly, Anmaat, who - according to Gold - has incurred an injury that will likely keep him sidelined at least until the end of the year. We hear from Coolomore's Tom Magnier, who reflects on Justify's weekend moments after the stallion touched down in Australia. Later in the show, Nick is joined by US Radio host Steve Byk, who reflects on the opening days of the Saratoga meet and the impending closure of Golden Gate Fields, while Belinda Strudwick of Ballygallon Stud is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Among today's talking points are the highlights from the final day of Newmarket's July Festival, with Shaquille's headline act eclipsed only by a display of absurd quality from City of Troy. His sire Justify was also responsible for Robert Papin winner Ramatuelle, whose trainer Christopher Head joins the show. William Muir gives an update on King George hopeful Pyledriver, Peter Burrell explains to Nick why he and Frankie Dettori have parted company after over 30 years, while Jasmine Firth tells us about the BHA's Youth Collaboration Group. Lydia and Nick also talk about the threat to Irish Racing's RACE Academy, and debate the merits of Persian Punch being amongst the nominees for Racing's Hall of Fame.