Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss all the latest news and events from around the racing world. Channel 7's Jason Richardson joins from the outset to pay tribute to Australian jockey Dean Holland, who has died aged 35. Nick and Jane review the weekend action in the company of Julian Richmond Watson, owner-breeder of Guineas trial winner Remarquee. They also discuss look ahead to Punchestown and the likely Mullins benefit, with Jane providing numbers that will strike fear in the heart of the trainer's rivals. They also talk Bravemansgame, protestors at the Scottish National, the talent of Jack Tudor and the ongoing threat to Irish pointing. Further afield, Nick talks to Wesley Ward about his latest Ascot-bound flying machine, while long standing Arkansas based owner Frank Fletcher lives the Kentucky Derby dream with Rocket Can, the 84th horse he has named after his dog.

In the latest episode of the Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the two main Guineas trials from Newmarket this week, which both went the way of Amo Racing and we hear the thoughts of jockey, Sean Levey and trainer, Karl Burke.

Looking ahead to key 2000 Guineas trial tomorrow, the Dewhurst Stakes at Newbury, Juddmonte's racing manager Barry Mahon discusses hot favourite Chaldean while Eve Johnson Houghton shares her hopes for her unbeaten colt Streets of Gold.

Up in Scotland, Ayr host the Scottish Grand National and Sandy Thompson gives the low down on his two contenders whilst Alastair Ralph has high hopes for Magna Sam.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. With fixture reform imminent, on course bookmaking veteran Paul Garrity joins the show to express his concerns over the marginalisation of smaller racecourses and its possible impact. Also on today's show, Nick and Jonathan discuss Pat Cosgrave's suspension as well as the upcoming trials and reflections from the Craven meeting. Craven Stakes winning trainer Karl Burke gives us the debrief, and Cheveley Park Stud's Chris Richardson reflects on positive recent results for his stallion Ulysses in the wake of Passenger's Wood Ditton win. Alastair Ralph drops in for a word on his Scottish National runner, while Mick Murphy discusses his Longview Stables draft at the upcoming Goffs Breeze-up sales.

Nick is joined by RTE and RTV analyst and host Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They reflect on a mighty performance in the Nell Gwyn from Mammas Girl, whose rider Sean Levey joins the show with some insight into the strength of the horse and the race. Nick catches up with Rodgie Kavanagh, who turned 42,000 into 625k at the Craven Breeze-up last night. With news that the White Paper will likely be released next Thursday, gambling industry expert Neil Channing pops in for a quick chat, while Levy Board CEO Alan Delmonte gives notice of a transparency initiative which will show Levy board contributions to each individual race. Alistair Gordon talks us through the catalogue for the South African National Yearling sale, while Kate Grimwade tells Nick about her London Marathon training in aid of Racing Welfare and slips in some cheeky betting advice from the Varian stable.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the horsearcing world. Lydia reflects on all the action from Day One of the Craven meeting and looks ahead to the remainder of this week's Classic trials. They are joined by David Egan, who gives an honest appraisal of his Guineas hope Sakheer, and by Juddmonte's Barry Mahon, who talks the team's impressive winner yesterday plus Chaldean in Saturday's Greenham. Eve Johnson Houghton also joins the show with news of Streets of Gold, while - turning attention back to jumping - Sandy Thompson reflects on a challenging week and looks forward to the Scottish Grand National. JA McGrath brings news from Hong Kong, while Lydia has her say on the Robyn Brisland case.

Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead, senior writer for the Racing Post, to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Among discussion points today is the case surrounding Hampshire trainer Robyn Brisland, on which Post reporter Peter Scargill has his say. Also on the show, Kevin Blake talks StandUp4Racing and its impact since the Grand National, George Boughey with news on Believing, Cachet and his success at the Craven Breeze-Up Sales, Ed Babington on Missed the Cut and his new Racehorse Trader venture, while Oussama Aboughazale, from Haras Sumaya in Chile, joins the show as an excellent addition to the Weatherbys Bloodstock roster.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist to consider the considerable fallout from the 2023 Random Grand National, taking stock of the race's glorious winning storyline, the protests that disrupted the event, and the likely outcomes and changes. Nick talks extensively to Aintree's MD Dickon White about leading the complex and highly charged logistical response on Saturday, while trainer Dan Skelton offers his perspective on how the sport should move forward. Devon based trainer and former rider Chester Williams suggests tweaks to the race that could make it safer, while Shark Hanlon updates us on the condition of Cape Gentleman.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for the annual canter through all 40 runners for this year's Grand National, ultimately reducing each to CHANCE or NO CHANCE. Their rundown is interspersed with the musings of David Yates, Cornelius Lysaght, Jane Mangan, Charlotte Greenway, Lee Mottershead, Rishi Persad and Tom Stanley. Plus, Nick gets pick from all 9 race callers on the grounds at Aintree while Neil Phillips and Alistair Coe provide food and drink.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to look ahead to three fabulous days at Aintree and to reflect on the latest news from around the racing world. They dissect the latest in the John Dance case with rumours swirling of multiple repossessions in Middleham and the enforced withdrawal of Bravemansgame from the Bowl today. They also discuss the Animal Rebellion threat and the BHA's response plus consider why this is a huge day for Brian Hughes. Guests today include Nico de Boinville, Keith Donoghue, Eddie O'Leary, Sam Thomas and Sandy Thompson.

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss plenty. We start with the news that broke yesterday of a new sponsor for the Oaks and Derby in the form of bookmaker Betfred. Jockey Club Chief Executive Nevin Truesdale joins us to give more information and then turns his attention to Aintree. An interview with an animal rights activist group on Good Morning Britain yesterday has caused a stir in the racing world and both Nevin and Rishi give their views. Trainer Sean Curran is along to tell us his version of events from Exeter yesterday when his well-backed horse Aces Full was withdrawn moments before lining up in his race. Exact reasons as to why are currently thin on the ground in what is a rather curious case. And with Aintree just around the corner we hear from trainers Jamie Snowden and Josh Guerriero about their respective teams.