Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Racing Correspondent David Yates to cast an eye over all the latest stories from round the racing world today. They cover the latest going and weather news, look ahead to Cheltenham at the weekend and to Gowran Park today, discuss the impact of the ever growing list of industry figures commenting on affordability and this year's ever changing Gold Cup picture. Trainer Sam Thomas joins the show with some surprising developments surrounding the campaign of Iwilldoit, while - in Florida - Nick catches up with 1ST Racing Chief Vet Dr Dionne Benson, who brings us up to speed on the response to the case of Equine Herpes in one of the trackside barns at Gulfstream Park. Becky Ireland is along from racing Welfare while Martin Kelly treads the Road to Riyadh.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to spin through the news and events from around the racing world today. They are joined first by Nicky Henderson, who issues a positive bulletin on Constitution Hill after some speculation to the contrary. In addition, the Lambourn trainer updates us on former stable star Altior, who has recently undergone serious colic surgery. Nick and Cornelius also discuss the importance of regular updates from racecourses during periods of unsettled weather, the increased entry for Festival novice hurdles and examine the results of GBR's Everyone's Turf campaign, on which Nick puts the questions to Marketing Director Gregg Taylor. In Florida, Nick catches up with 1ST Racing CEO Aidan Butler about the aims and ambitions for the Pegasus World Cup, ITV's Francesca Cumani joins the show to talk about her recent experiences of racing in Kenya, while trainer Jamie Snowden drops in to talk about Ga Law at Doncaster this weekend.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a bumper edition of the popular daily Horseracing podcast, taking in the best from across the globe. Nick is in Florida for the Pegasus World Cup, but they begin by touring Britain in search of clues and insight ahead of this weekend's key Trials day at Cheltenham, including Gary Moore, Henry Daly and Jeremy Scott in the conversation. Trainer Gay Kelleway joins the show, upset at a BHA order that mandates her and other trainers to stalls test every debutant in their yards. Meanwhile, in the US, Nick talks to Florent Geroux, rider of Pegasus favourite Cyberknife, while Henry Beeby previews the Goffs UK January Sale and looks forward to the rebranding of Land Rover sale this summer, and Andrew 'Bert' Black from Chasemore Farm is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest. Nick and Lydia also ask why and to what effect racing is now urgently pressing its stakeholders into action on affordability checks.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror's Newboy, David Yates, to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. They lead with Nick's interview with Frankie Dettori, currently lying second in the Santa Anita jockeys' table on the first leg of his farewell tour and wonder how long that success might prolong his stay. They look back at some significant results in Ireland over the weekend, and catch up with Northern Ireland trainer David Christie, who may have unleashed a future star at Thurles on Sunday. Nick and Dave discuss the decision not to reopen the Clarence House to horses not originally entered, while Dave adds to the plaudits for 16 year old rider Billy Loughnane. Meanwhile 1ST Racing's Claudia Spadaro spins us through the latest Pegasus World Cup News and TDN's Brian Sheerin reports from the Route des Etalons.

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 69 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. They lead with the 15 year ban for ex jockey Danny Brock, and hear from GBGB MD Mark Bird, who suggests that Brock's ban will be reciprocated by the Greyhound authorities (where he is now a licensed trainer). They also discuss the large number of theoretical whip offences reported in the new 'bedding in' period, the TonyBet affair, and the relocation of the Clarence House, with an important contribution from Sean Graham, who discusses the chances of Energumene reappearing at a rescheduled event. Later in the show, trainer Harry Eustace talks about today's UAE 1,000 Guineas fancy Cite d'Or, while ARC's Rebecca Davies outlines the racecourse group's commitment to syndicate owners.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Today, they begin by contemplating whether the BHA will bother to reschedule the Clarence House Chase should the race be lost to the weather as looks likely. They also discuss the ramifications of the Danny Brock case with regard to inside information and the newly published Economic Impact Study on behalf of the TBA, whose Deputy Chairman Philip Newton joins the show. Punter and Gambling Industry analyst Neil Channing drops in to discuss the potentially groundbreaking sanctions applied to bookmaker TonyBet by the Gambling Commission, while Nick talks to 80-year old Luk Chin, who harbours ambitions to drive a harness racing Group One in his native New Zealand while still working as a consultant anaesthetist. Martin Kelly brings us the latest from Riyadh, Racing Welfare's Jo White launches this year's mass participation fundraiser, while trainer Jim Bolger gives us the lowdown on his Classic winner Mac Swiney, who goes under the GOFFS hammer tomorrow.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. After hearing from the clerks at Ascot, Haydock and Taunton about the somewhat mixed prospects of racing this weekend, they consider the World's Best Racehorse Rankings, which gave Flightline (140) a rating equivalent to Frankel. Nick talks to IFHA co-chair Dominic Gardiner-Hill, as well as co-owner of Flightline Terry Finley of West Point Thoroughbreds. Nick and Lee also look at the Cheltenham Novice Chase entries, wonder whether it's time for the National Hunt Chase, and trainer Paddy Neville joins the show to discuss the likeliest route for The Real Whacker. Robert Waley-Cohen outlines "Plan B" for Noble Yeats, forced to miss this weekend through a vaccination admin error, while Nick and Lee run through the Danny Brock case plus the potential moving of the Cox Plate. JA McGrath chips in from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They cast an eye over what's happening in the UK and Ireland this weekend, discuss the small but select entry for the Clarence House, keep an eye on the weather forecast and consider whether Shark Hanlon - who joins the show - can complete an unusual double in Taunton and Palm Beach. Also on today's show, multiple HK Champion Zac Purton gives us a preview of a potential thriller on Sunday week and talks openly about his own journey in the world's most intense jockeys' room. Later, NBC and FanDuel analyst Matt Bernier talks Pegasus, Eclipse Awards and gives an early shout to a horse that has caught his eye for the Kentucky Derby.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. Among their guests today are Colm Murphy, trainer of the impressive mare Impervious, Lingfield Clerk George Hill, who gives a candid appraisal of the likelihood of the Winter Millions going ahead as planned, Joe Tizzard, who plans to take on the big guns with Amarillo Sky this weekend and has news of his Gold Cup and Grand National plans, and Lambourn trainer Dan Kubler, seeking to debunk myths about when a horse is at the right stage of physical development to make their racecourse debut. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave discuss the injury to L'Homme Presse and reflect on the performance of Impaire Et Passe.