Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. They are joined by Juddmonte's Barry Mahon, who confirms Chaldean on track for this weekend's Prix Jean Prat at Deauville, and announces that Oisin Murphy will ride the horse with Frankie Dettori banned. Nick also catches up with Kia Joorabchian, who says that he is very tempted by a King George bid for Derby runner up King of Steel. Also on today's show, in association with Weatherbys, Phillip Stauffenberg shares his deep joy at breeding the winner of last weekend's German Derby, Liz Price catches up with top jockey Christophe Soumillon in South Africa, while veteran US journalist Jay Privman shares his thoughts on the extension to Bob Baffert's suspension by Churchill Downs.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They digest the Irish Derby and racing from the Curragh in the company of 100-times Classic winning trainer Aidan O'Brien, hear from retired rider Shane Crosse, get the thoughts of Richard Hughes on Northumberland Plate winner Call the Wind, and get the lowdown on the heritage of Eclipse hopeful Anmaat from breeder Derek Veitch of Ringfort Stud. Plus, Aidan tells Nick that Paddington is "very possible" for the Sandown showpiece, while Nick and Jane discuss the retirement of Martin Dwyer, the IHRB media performances over the weekend, and much more.

In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews from this week that concern runners this weekend.

Starting with Newcastle on Saturday, Deborah Faulkner discusses the chances of Northumberland Plate favourite, Golden Rules, while Ian Williams who has two in that race gives a quick line on them as well as a more in-depth analysis on his runner in the Vase.

With the Irish Derby meeting the feature of the weekend, Paddy Twomey and Ed Walker discuss their chances whilst Jessica Harrington shares her hopes for Epsom Derby 4th, Sprewell, in the Irish equivalent.

Finally, Liz Price is in South Africa ahead of the Durban July and chats to trainer Michael Roberts, former Champion Jockey in UK, about his runner and what it would mean to win South Africa's most prestigious race.

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop. We start with the breaking news from yesterday which sees the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board seemingly in disarray after the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing was told that CFO Donal O’Shea’s absence from the meeting was linked to “governance around financial transactions”. Lydia asks the key questions surrounding the matter and suggests a full independent investigation must ensue. Ahead of racing this weekend we hear from trainers Ian Williams and Ed Walker. And Liz Price returns with a piece from South Africa, today talking to the country’s only female rider.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to consider all the racing news and events of the day. Jane is at Tattersalls Derby sale, where she is joined by CEO of Tatts Ireland Simon Kerins, while Nick catches up with the buyer of yesterday's top lot (half to Douvan/Jonbon) Olly Murphy. Ahead of Irish Derby weekend, Paddy Twomey drops in to discuss whether Rosscarbery can settle an old score in the Pretty Polly, while racing manager Alex Cole tells us that Khaadem is likely to be supplemented for the July Cup following his Ascot success. Liz Price brings us a lovely interview from South Africa with former British champion jockey Michael Roberts, who could taste his biggest training success this weekend in the Durban July, while Adam Ferguson from Racing Welfare tells us about Racing Staff week.

Nick is joined by David Yates, Newsboy from the Daily Mirror, to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Today, Nick welcomes BHA Chief Regulatory Officer Brant Dunshea to the show to ask whether the new whip rules are fulfilling their brief in light of the high profile Ascot suspensions of Dettori et al, and also to ask whether the known information on Asadna's injury should have been put into the public domain. Also on today's show, Hollie Doyle tells Nick she is alive to the possibility of being a major player in the jockeys' championship this season, and says that she and fellow riders are on "eggshells" riding to the new rules. She also looks forward to Nashwa in the Hoppings Stakes at Newcastle on Friday. JA McGrath brings you the latest from Hong Kong, while Cheltenham Assistant GM Andre Klein talks about his fundraising climb to celebrate the centenary Gold Cup in aid of Racing Welfare.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They consider the likelihood of Frankie Dettori missing another high profile fixture as his name is set to appear on this week's list of bans after his ride on Inspiral at Ascot. They also discuss the loss of a number of horses from George Boughey's yard after the disappointment of Asadna last week. Tom Marquand joins the show to reflect on his "ride of the week", donating his £500 to the British Heart Foundation, while we hear from Jessie Harrington, who talks to Dave Keena about Sprewell's Irish Derby chances, and Monmouthshire trainer Deborah Faulkner talks of her excitement at having a leading Northumberland Plate hopeful. HH Aga Khan Studs' Georges Rimaud is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest, talking Tahiyra, Erevann, the success of Siyouni, Sea the Stars and Zarak.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to reflect on all the global racing stories of the day. They run the rule over the noteworthy performances from Royal Ascot, with a contribution from Triple Time's trainer Kevin Ryan, who confirms his colt en route to the Jacques le Marois. There he could meet Big Rock, who will now follow the milers' route according to trainer Christopher Head, who reveals to Nick that Blue Rose Cen will head to Goodwood for the Nassau. In an in-depth interview, Christophe Lemaire gives a superb insight into his ride aboard world's best horse Equinox in yesterday's feature race in Japan, while Richard Pugh from Tattersalls Ireland joins us to preview the Derby sale.

A special bonus edition of the podcast from the fifth and final morning at Royal Ascot, featuring contributions from Mirror journalist David Yates, trainer Ralph Beckett, Aussie broadcaster Jason Richardson and milliner Lisa Tan.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world on day Four of Royal Ascot. Among today's guests are Blandford Bloodstock's Richard Brown, who explains more about Wathnan Racing, dual Ascot winning rider Rossa Ryan on his relationship with Kia Joorabchian, resident milliner Lisa Tan, Neil Phillips with chef James Tanner, WorldPool's Jamie Hart, and David Yates on the media's relationship with monarchy.