Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by trainer and National Trainers Federation President Ralph Beckett. Ralph talks about his Lincoln runner Jimi Hendrix and his host of potential 1000 Guineas fillies before explaining the reasoning behind his tweet yesterday highlighting the prize money on Thirsk’s card this Tuesday. Thirsk’s CEO and Clerk of the Course James Sanderson then gives his response. Lydia reflects on both interviews before going on to discuss plenty including a BHA tweet yesterday highlighting their response to a DCMS Select Committee inquiry into Gambling Regulation. Lydia also raises the point of advertising the sport and highlights the difference between two posters out there at the moment, one for Royal Ascot and one for the Derby. We also hear form Barnane Stud’d Craig Kieswetter about a smart looking filly who won at Wolves on Monday and on the season ahead.

In Episode 708, ahead of the start of the flat season in the UK Charlotte Greenway and Jane Mangan look at what’s going on in Ireland with regards to the media rights as well as who might be the standout three years old this year and James Savage, assistant trainer to Sir Michael Stoute gives an update on Nostrum who could be Guineas bound as well as the two stable stars Desert Crown and Bay Bridge. Sam Hockenhull of Fitzdares also provides an update on the First Season Sire market and where the money seems to be going at the moment. With the Grand National only two and a half weeks away Charlotte catches up with Sam Thomas, who’s Our Power now looks sure to get in while Jane discusses the lack on British entries following the latest entry stage. Today GBRI have released their new series an American Dream, the return to Royal Ascot, which follows Harlan Malter on his quest and Harlan drops in to discuss his ambitious plans. Finally, JA McGrath gives his weekly update from Hong Kong

Tom in for Nick and joined by Newsboy of the Daily Mirror David Yates to look at whether or not a bookmaker could and should sponsor this year’s Derby. This in response to yesterday’s Greg Wood article in the Guardian asking the same question. We hear from Star Sports’s founder Ben Keith who staunchly defends the bookmaker’s right to sponsor such a race. With the flat turf season just around the corner in the UK we hear from George Boughey who could run three horses in the Lincoln and from trainer Dominic Ffrench Davis who will saddle his first Brocklesby runner this weekend after a tie-up with Amo Racing. And it’s Tuesday so we go around the bloodstock world with Wetherby’s and this week to Nikolas Schenke and Tommy Wit who run Gestut Lunzen in Germany.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick, as she catches up with Japanese racing expert Naohiro Goda who reflects on another wonderful Dubai World Cup night for Japan, with 3 winners and nominates their likely target going forward. Ed Crisford also discusses the run of Algiers, who finished second in the World Cup behind Ushba Tesoro.

Lee Mottershead gives his thoughts on the European runners including Lord North, who gave Frankie Dettori his first Group 1 on his Farewell Tour.

Lee provides an update on the latest issues associated with affordability checks as well as uncertainty around the start time of this year's Derby. At the end of the show Martyn Chapman, syndicate manager for Crest Racing, shares his hopes for the GOFFS Bumper winner Crest of Glory, who was extremely impressive at Newbury on Saturday.

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 73 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. Under the microscope today are migration of top horses from the UK, chances to the handicapping system, Sean Quinlan's unseat at Sedgefield, the Dashel Drasher appeal, starts at Cheltenham and in-foal mares banned from racing in France. Among Nick's guests are Dubai participants Ralph Beckett and George Boughey, while Amy Murphy talks to Nick about saddling a first 2yo winner of the season at Saint Cloud, while Jayne McGivern announces the birth of Constitution Hill's little sister.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to canter through the latest news and developments from around the horseracing world. Nick is in Dubai, where James Doyle tells him of his hopes of success aboard Algiers, Master of the Seas and more this Saturday night. Also on today's show, York CEO William Derby details a significant prize money uplift for 2023 while outlining sustainability initiatives in the face of the energy crisis. With last week's heroes Honeysuckle and Constitution Hill both conceived in the same UK covering barn, Yorton's Dave Futter pays tribute to their sires and indicates who might be the next influential stallion in his care. Meanwhile, TV presenter Rosie Tapner talks to Nick about her foray into the boxing ring in aid of Racing Welfare.

Nick is joined from Dubai by broadcaster Rishi Persad to reflect on the events from around the racing world. They are joined in Dubai by jockey Jim Crowley. who rides Saudi hero Mostahdaf in the Sheema Classic and who looks ahead to a potentially fruitful season, and by trainer Ian Williams, whose Enemy is no forlorn hope in the Dubai Gold Cup. Nick and Rishi debrief on the latest round of whip offences, which - as expected at the weekend - showed a very encouraging return from the Cheltenham Festival. Later in the show, Nick talks to Australian trainer Sam Freedman, whose Artorius is once again targeting Royal Ascot, while Anthony Honeyball looks ahead to jumping at Newbury the weekend, and to unleashing two smart recruits in the GOFFS sales bumper. JA McGrath has all the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. They continue to reflect on aspects of Cheltenham last week, while taking stock of some notable developments and upcoming races from around the world. On today's show, Caldwell rep Joey Logan brings us the latest on Mighty Potter, the ride he received and more. Also, ex-jockey and trainer Thierry Doumen tells the sad tale of the fate that befell Galopin Des Champs's sire, Timos, whom he raced for the Marquesa de Moratalla. Katie Walsh reflects on Any Second Now's performance at Navan and looks ahead to tonight's Goffs Breeze-Up sale in Dubai, while Coolmore's Tom Magnier explains the significance of Shinzo's win under Ryan Moore in the Golden Slipper. 1ST Racing CEO Aidan Butler outlines the new Royal Palm series, giving US horses an automatic entry to Royal Ascot, while Con O'Keefe - who stands Impaire et Passe's sire Diamond Boy - is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Mirror writer David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing and bloodstock world. This morning, Eddie Ahern, the most high profile jockey ever to be banned in a corruption case, talks exclusively to Nick about his desire to return to the saddle aged 45 when his ban ends in May, and about his long and painful recovery from a broken leg 11 months ago. he offers fascinating perspective on how his life has changed in the intervening period. Also today, Nick and Dave tidy up the loose ends from the Festival: Lucinda Russell gives a positive bulletin on Aintree bound Ahoy Senor, while Peter Molony outlines the next few weeks for Honeysuckle as she starts her new life as a broodmare. Meanwhile, trainer Ed Crisford joins form Dubai ahead of Algiers's bid to win the World Cup this weekend, and Dave has news of Tom Marquand's impending return and more.