Nick Luck Daily Podcast

A Royal Ascot preview Saturday Edition special with Sam Cunningham this week. We get the thoughts of Richard Gibson, James McDonald, Jim Walker, Saeed bin Suroor and Mick Mariscotti on their runners. As well as James Savage on Desert Crown, Bay Bridge and jockey changes, before hearing about the security measures in place to ensure a safe, successful and enjoyable Royal Ascot from Nick Smith.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. They begin with the breaking news that Frankie Dettori will replace Richard Kingscote aboard Desert Crown in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot. Bruce Raymond, racing manager to owner Saeed Suhail, joins the show to explain the decision. Dettori may also ride Willie Mullins's Echoes in Rain in the Gold Cup according to Craig Kieswetter, who also tells us that the mare may visit Frankel if all goes well. Also on today's show, Matt Bernier gives us an in-depth Belmont Stakes preview and considers the weather situation in New York.

Nick is joined by renowned broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Today, Nick and Rishi examine whether the Belmont Stakes card on Saturday could be under threat from the poor Air Quality in New York caused by Canada's wildfires. Rossdales Vet Piet Ramzan discusses the potential effects on equine health. With an eye to Royal Ascot, James Savage responds to claims of a 'dazzling' work posted by Desert Crown yesterday and suggests both he and Bay Bridge could be pointed to the Prince of Wales's Stakes. He also nominates a comeback race for Nostrum. Saeed bi Suroor looks forward to Mawj's rematch with Tahiyra, owner Mick Mariscotti assesses the chances of his Gold Cup leading hopeful Coltrane, while Australian Troy Corstens, whose The Astrologist is favourite at Haydock this weekend en route to a tilt at Royal Ascot.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to the stock of the news form around the racing world today. With the threat of disruption showing no signs of abating, Nick talks to Ascot's Nick Smith about heightened security measures ahead of the Royal meeting as well as looking forward to the stellar International cast assembling. Global rankings leader James McDonald joins the show to discuss the leading Australian hopes and indicates which UK/Ire yards may give him rides. Also today, owner Jim Walker looks ahead to the Gold Cup with Subjectivist, while trainer Julie Camacho hopes that exuberant sprinter Shaquille can harness his talent in the Commonwealth Cup. JA McGrath brings the latest from Hong Kong, while owner Tom Ryan from SF Bloodstock looks ahead to the Belmont Stakes with Preakness hero National Treasure.

Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and is joined by Lydia Hislop to again reflect on the Epsom Derby briefly before looking at the rules surrounding the incident at the start in the Dash and what the stewards could or should have done. Sticking with the Epsom theme, Jonathan Harding provides an update on the protester who ran out on track an appeared in court yesterday.

Richard Gibson joins the show to explain why he wont be renewing his trainers license in Hong Kong next season whilst also looking forward to Royal Ascot with Wellington. Another heading to Royal Ascot is Thunderbear, for whom a 50% share in, is set to be sold beforehand in a one off ThoroughBid Sale and his trainer Jack Davison discusses his target.

Xander Brett joins from Sweden to preview their Grand National run next weekend and finally Rachael Gowland from British EBF is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to reflect upon the day's news from around the racing world. All the Derby news and reaction from Epsom is included in this edition, plus an interview with Roger Varian on King of Steel's likely targets and Steve deLemos, aggrieved owner of the inconvenienced Dash favourite. Sam Cunningham brings us her report from within the crowd moments before the Derby off-time. Michael Guerin reports on the end of racing in Singapore, and Nick and Cornelius look back on events at Chantilly yesterday. But we lead today with the breaking news that trainer Oliver Sherwood has announced his retirement to join up and coming neighbour Harry Derham. Sherwood talks to Nick about his decision, his career highs and lows, and hopes for the future.

An Epsom Derby Saturday Edition special with Charlotte Greenway this week. We get the thoughts of Frankie Dettori, John Gosden, Andrew Balding, Richard Kingscote, Kate Harrington and Ed Walker on their runners in the 2023 Epsom Derby. Can Dettori & Gosden do the Oaks/Derby double?!

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop for a specially extended edition of the Daily Podcast to celebrate the Derby 2023. Coming from Epsom Downs on Derby eve, this episode reflects the conflicting emotions ahead of racing's most celebrated and historic occasion, enjoying the festivities while appreciating the grave concerns over the extent to which protest could disrupt the event. Also on today's show, Nick conducts a feature length interview with Derby sponsor Fred Done, enjoys hospitality courtesy of legendary chef Michel Roux and wine tipster Neil Phillips, and canvasses the views of the press room for their Derby fancies. From the USA, MyRacehorse founder Michael Behrens tells us why he thinks the Derby ownership base could look completely different in ten years' time, while resident milliner Lisa Tan drops in to talk about her latest charitable venture with the jockey club.

Nick, officiating at the Derby Draw this morning on Epsom Downs, is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. In the lead up to the big race, Nick conducts a wide ranging interview with reigning Derby champion Richard Kingscote, who takes the ride on Passenger on Saturday. The jockey also talks about his recent spins on Desert Crown and Bay Bridge and discusses how self-criticism can co-exist with self-confidence. Also on the show, Frankie Dettori gives his snap reaction to Arrest's draw in 13, Juddmonte's Barry Mahon looks forward to a big weekend with 2 sons of Frankel (Arrest and Westover), and ITV frontman Ed Chamberlin talks about the challenges and opportunities presented by a 1.30 Derby on Cup Final Day. Nick and Lee continue the discussion on the likely protests this weekend, and bring the latest on the John Dance case and the ructions at the Professional Jockeys' Association.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today, continuing the build up to this weekend's Derby. They are joined by Jockey Club Nevin Truesdale, who seeks to reassure racegoers ahead of the proposed protests on Saturday. Also on today's show, Donnacha O'Brien talks about Derby hope Alder, owner Paul Humphreys lives another Classic dream with Caernarfon, Peter Schiergen discusses German Coronation Cup hopeful Tunnes with Liz Price, breeder Shane Molan tells Nick about producing an Oaks and Derby runner in Bright Diamond and Waipiro, while JA McGrath brings you the latest from Hong Kong.