Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Tom Stanley in for Nick, joined by broadcaster and journalist Rishi Persad. We start with the news that Zanahiyr had a positive test for a banned substance after his third in last year's Champion Hurdle; Rishi tell su what we know so far and we ask why it's taken so long to come out. We discuss the latest Cheltenham scratchings and Rishi gives his view on Honeysuckle targeting the Mares hurdle rather than the Champion. We hear from Noel Fehily about his syndicate's Love Envoi participation in the mares and her run this weekend at Warwick. Newbury have announced a prize money increase for the 2023 season and CEO Julian Thick joins to tell us more. Rishi and Tom also look ahead to the racing this weekend and we hear from Kim Bailey's assistant trainer Matt Nicholls, who runs Does He Know in the Denman Chase. Of course it's Wednesday so we end the show with a Hong Kong update form JA McGrath.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. they lead with the somewhat surprising news that Honeysuckle will indeed race again, but will head to the Mares' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. they are joined by owners' rep Peter Molony to discuss. Also on today's show, Henrietta Knight confirms plans for Brandy Love, who is now set to be one of Honeysuckle's key rivals at Cheltenham. Knight also has strong views on why Leopardstown got so much right over the weekend. nick talks to the track's CEO Tim Husbands. Later in the show, trainer Peter Niven drops in to talk about Malystic running in the Grade 2 game Spirit Chase at the weekend. Nick and Jane also bring an update on injured rider Mark Walsh and discuss the new group of racecourses (UIR) seeking to challenge the media rights status quo in Ireland.

Nick is joined by Mirror writer David Yates to discuss the latest news and events form around the racing world today. They lead with the Dublin racing Festival and analyse the key performances and news lines, from Honeysuckle's future to expecting the unexpected to the Mullins explicit criticism of Paul Townend. Among guests today are DRF hero Daryl Jacob, Nicky Henderson - who now expresses a clear preference for Epatante and tidies up plans for Jonbon and Shishkin - and Charlie Longsdon, who looks forward to Rare Edition at Huntingdon on Thursday. Newbury Clerk Keith Ottesen outlines his difficulties preparing the track for this weekend, while Philip Davies MP gives an illuminating interview on the white paper, racing's lobbying effort and bookmakers' responsibilities to laying bets.

In this latest episode of the Saturday Edition of the Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Charlotte Greenway recaps on a couple of the main news stories from this week; first on trainer Ronan McNally's 12 year ban, followed by the Jockey Club's decision to scrap dress codes at all their racecourses.

Then focusing on the action this weekend, Gordon Elliot send Gerri Colombe over the Irish Sea to Sandown for the Grade 1 Scilly Isles Novices Chase and explains why he didn't stay at home for the Dublin Racing Festival, which takes place this weekend.

And it's there where the main action comes from on Saturday and Sunday so Jospeh O'Brien gives the low-down on his runners including Banbridge in the GOFFS Arkle and a yard favourite going for a DRF four-timer.

Finally, Ted Walsh, who trains Any Second Now shares his expectations for his dual Grand National placed stable star as he takes on Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs in the Irish version.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to cast an eye over news and developments in the racing and bloodstock world. The lead with a look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival, consider its key themes, and check in with Joseph O'Brien, who discusses DRF four-peat seeking A Wave of the Sea, as well as High Definition and Banbridge. Nick and Jonathan also discuss the latest BHA whip twist, the recovery of Altior and the 21/22 Levy Report, while trainer William de Best Turner - winless since 2006 until yesterday - joins the show to tell us why he's persevered. Bloodstock agent Richard Brown looks forward to the stud career of Perfect Power, while - in Bahrain - Nick catches up with both trainer George Baker and sponsor David Howden. In a fascinating interview at the end of today's show, Hall of Fame rider Chris McCarron tells Nick why two of his fellow riders should join him in receiving US racing's most coveted honour.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest developments from around the racing world. They lead with the news that the Jockey Club, parent company of some of the world's leading racecourses, has abandoned all dress codes. They are joined by CEO Nevin Truesdale. They also look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival in the company of Ted Walsh, who saddles Any Second Now against the Mullins stars in the Irish Gold Cup. Martin Kelly is back on the Road to Riyadh, Racing Chaplain Simon Bailey drops in to talk about Time to Talk Day, while Sandown Clerk Andrew Cooper tells about a brand new racename for Saturday's fixture. Nick and Lee also cover the boardroom fallout at Retraining of Racehorses and the BHA's deputation to Ireland on the whip.

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss yesterday's breaking news that trainer Ronan McNally has been banned for 12 years by the IHRB, handed a €50,000 fine and ordered to pay back €13,000 in prize money. Jane takes us through the facts and assesses what this might mean for Irish racing going forward. We also discuss the new British whip rules form an Irish perspective and hear from Andrew Coonan, secretary to the Irish Jockeys Association. Brendan Powell, assistant to Joseph O'Brien, gives his view and talks about the yard's leading lights this weekend. We hear from Ruth Dancer, director of White Griffin, about a new sustainability training course to support British horse racing. Plus we've the latest from Hong Kong with Jim McGrath.

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. This podcast was released a little later to take in the McNally news. Nick and Lydia chiefly discuss the ongoing row over the whip during the bedding in period, asking whether the sport will go into meltdown before the Cheltenham Festival. They are joined by Harry Cobden, who gave his views on a theoretical breach of the rules at Cheltenham on Saturday. They also discuss Danny Brock's doping allegations, and look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival with a contribution from Gordon Elliott on Gerri Colombe and Conflated. Later in the show, Ed Babington talks of his stunning success with Missed the Cut at last year's Tatts February Sale, while Dahlbury's Simon Davies is this week's Weatherbys Guest.

Tom in for Nick and joined by Newsboy of the Daily Mirror David Yates to initially reflect on a fabulous day’s racing from Cheltenham on Saturday. We hear Dan Skelton’s verdict on Protektorat and Emmet Mullins’s thoughts on Noble Yeats after their respective defeats in the Cotswold Chase. Dave gives his views on the race as well as on the Clarence House Chase and the Cleeve Hurdle and Emma Lavelle joins us to reflect on the run of Paisley Park. Ruby Walsh gives his thoughts on Energumene and also on former boss Willie Mullins hitting 4000 winners on Saturday. We head Stateside to Nick Luck who has been out at the Pegasus World Cup to get a sense of the success off the night and quality of this year’s renewal. Nick also gives his thoughts on Hong Kong’s race of the decade where Golden Sixty won the Stewards’ Cup at Sha Tin and his rider Vincent Ho joins us to take us through the race.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. They continue the look ahead to Cheltenham this weekend, while reflecting on some performances of interest at Gowran Park yesterday. In Florida, Nick is joined by Shark Hanlon, who won at yesterday's Eclipse Awards in Palm Beach, and Harlan Malter, who shares his dream to bring the offspring of his star sprinter Bucchero back to Royal Ascot. On industry matters, Nick talks to professional gambler Neil Channing about minister Paul Scully's comments at the BGC AGM yesterday, and to Levy Board CEO Alan Delmonte about the newly released three year business plan. JA McGrath previews one of the most eagerly awaited races ever staged in Hong Kong.