Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Neil Channing and Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from the racing world. First today, Nick and Neil discuss the latest plans proposed by the Social Market Foundation to double Machine Gaming Duty and how that could impact racing. They also discuss the departure of Tim Miller from the Gambling Commisson. Also today, Ray Dawson on his big race ride in the Coral Eclipse, Dan Barber with the Timeform perspective, Bahrain Turf Club Racing Director Ed Veale on exciting new developments and the elevated status of the International Trophy to Group One. Plus, Devin Heffer of Hollywoodbets continues our look ahead to the Durban July.

Nick is joined by David Yates of the Daily Mirror to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Aidan O'Brien, rocking remorselessly from one record to the next, joins first to discuss another sweep in the Irish Derby and how might the Eclipse pan out this weekend. Owen Burrows considers options for Irish Derby 4th Raaheeb, and also give the latest on his own Eclipse fancy, Gethin. Cheveley Park's Richard Thompson reflects on a first Group One win for Estrange in the Pretty Polly, while Mike de Kock continues our build up to the Hollywoodbets Durban July with his thoughts on his contender Aladdin's Lamp, and James Willoughby has a comprehensive look at DWC winner Magnitude's victory over Baeza and Sovereignty in the Stephen Foster at Churchill Downs.

Eva O'Neill on the Saturday Edition this morning, Lydia Hislop gives her takeaways from the Christophe Soumillon appeal which took place yesterday. Angus Gold spoke to Nick about Raheem's bid in the Irish Derby this weekend along with William Haggas and Saber Strike's run in the Criterium Stakes at York this afternoon. Simon Kerins spoke to reflect on the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale aswell.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for today's canter over the global racing news. They lead with the potential significance of today's Christophe Soumillon team tactics appeal, and the effect it may have for the remainder of the season. They also look ahead to the Irish Derby, revisit geldings in the Arc (Lydia sits on the European Pattern Committee), and tidy up some Ascot loose ends. Guests today include Richard Hughes, who trains the major gamble for the Northumberland Plate, and South African trainer James Crawford, responsible for the Durban July favourite. Plus, Jack Ready on another huge WorldPool weekend, RMG marketing director Clive Cottrell embarking on the Jurassic walk for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and Eva catches up with John Bleahen, consignor of the top lot at the Tattersalls Derby Sale.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding, who begins by looking at which horses might actually lineup in the Coral Eclipse at Sandown next weekend, after Ombudsman was confirmed to be missing the race. Donnacha O’Brien, whose A Boy Named Susie has entries in both the Irish Derby and the Coral Eclipse, shares where he will be heading and Rob Spears explains why Libertango, last week’s Albany winner, stood out to him at Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up sale, whilst also updating us on her next target. Charlotte and Jon take a look at the Pretty Polly and Irish Derby this weekend before Eva O’Neill brings us the latest from the Tattersalls Ireland Derby sale as she catches up with Simon Kerins and Ben Pauling.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a packed edition of the Daily Racing Podcast. They are joined today by William Haggas, who is throwing a major curve ball at the Criterion Stakes this weekend in the shape of Jersey also-ran Saber Strike. He also gives the lowdown on running plans for the remainder of his Ascot squad. Ralph Beckett muses over whether to run Bay of Brilliance in the Irish or German Derbies, while Richard Hannon reflects positively on his Ascot and looks forward to a tilt at The Curragh with Bunyola Bay. Adrien Cugnasse gives his take on why France Galop relented on geldings in the Arc, while JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, and Eva discusses the Derby `Sale catalogue and equine flu protocols with Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins. Nick and Rishi also talk about measures to work within a heatwave, and what this week's events may suggest for the future.

Kicking off with the breaking news this morning that France Galop have voted to introduce gelding into the Arc in 2027 and France’s leading trainer Francis Graffard discusses the decision and also reflects on his Royal Ascot runners. David Yates of the Daily Mirror is along to share his views throughout while Nick speaks to Joe Fanning who confirms he his nearing a comeback after his cancer diagnosis. Justin Snaith looks ahead to his five runners in South Africa’s Durban July and Jessica Bedi shares her excitement ahead of a key runner in this weekend’s Northumberland Vase. Dan Barber of Timeform looks back on Royal Ascot, specifically sires, the draw and Bacio’s barnstorming performance and finally Littleton Stud’s David Bowe is this week’s Weatherbys bloodstock guest.

In the aftermath of Royal Ascot Nick, joined by Jane Mangan, begins by talking to Shadwell’s racing manager Angus Gold who reflects on their Royal Ascot, including winning the Jubilee Stake with Almeraq. Angus also looks forward to unbeaten colt Raheeb taking in the Irish Derby on his next start. David Menuisier looks at what might come next for impressive Golden Gates winner Lost Boys before Seamie Heffernan tells Nick why winning at Ascot this year, meant more to him than at previous Royal meetings. Finally, David O’Meara discusses whether he believes Estrange can take it to Oaks winner Thundering On, as they’re both bound for the Pretty Polly this weekend.

The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Wrap-Up by Nick Luck

Day 5 is here! Nick and Charlotte on the pod today and they caught up with Australian trainer Chris Waller who runs Joliestar in Saturday's feature. Nick caught Ed Bethell walking the track early this morning and chatted to him about Regional - his runner in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes. Lisa Tan brings us the style updates and Adam Mills looks back on the 2yo performances through the lense of Total Performance Data.