Nick Luck Daily Podcast

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 62 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. They are broadcasting from a sun drenched Newbury ahead of the featured Coral Gold Cup this weekend, and are joined by Sam Thomas and Neil Mulholland, both represented by leading chances in the big race. They also discuss the ongoing concerns about drying ground, the issues at Sedgefield racecourse, Marco Ghiani's troubles and a brace of Gosden medication overages. Later in the show, Nick talks to Jane Chapple Hyam about Sceptre-session-entry Saffron Beach, who still has a Hong Kong option thereafter, while Liz Price catches up with Onesto's rider Christophe Lemaire in Tokyo ahead of the Japan Cup.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss all the news and events from around the Horseracing world today. In an edition that tours the globe, Lee and Nick discuss the impending end to the career of one of the great global riders, Joao Moreira, who has handed in his Hong Kong licence. They also cast an eye over events in Melbourne, and consider the interwoven welfare, attendance and betting stories emerging from the Melbourne Cup Carnival. With an eye to the Japan Cup this weekend, reporter Liz Price brings is a fascinating interview from Tokyo with German trainer Peter Schiergen, whose Tunnes is a leading fancy for the race. Meanwhile, back on home soil, Nick talks at length to owner Max McNeill, enjoying a purple patch and whose Threeunderthrufive is among the favourites for the Coral Gold Cup at the weekend, while Peter Molony, racing manager to owner Kenny Alexander, talks all things Honeysuckle as she is once again nominated for ROA Horse of the Year. A must listen.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. With the news that Constitution Hill and Epatante will run in this weekend's Fighting Fifth hurdle, their trainer Nicky Henderson explains his thought processes to Nick and reflects a little more on the events of last weekend. With the new whip rules set to come into force before the Cheltenham Festival, Nick and Rishi debate their workability in the company of steering group member Tom Scudamore, and Ruby Walsh, the Festival's most successful ever rider. Later in the show, Nick catches up with ROA President Charlie Parker about the ROA awards and the organisation's place in the sport's governance model, Jamie Smith is the Godolphin Flying Starter in profile, while JA McGrath brings us an important bulletin from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. They begin with a look forward to the UK/Ire weekend action in the company of trainer Gordon Elliott, who fills Nick in on his intentions surrounding Pied Piper's possible run in the Fighting Fifth plus updates on Fil d'Or and American Mike. Joe Tizzard joins the show to give us the pecking order of his three in Newbury's Coral Gold Cup, while Clerk Keith Ottesen has some startling revelations about just how much water the track is taking and how much rain he needs. With the Japan Cup just days away, Nick talks to Naohiro Goda from the Green Channel and also, in partnership with Weatherbys, takes the pulse of the Japanese Breeding industry with the JBBA: Shizunai Stallion Station's Dr Shikegi Yusa and Ms Kaoru Mtsuda from the International Affairs Dept. Nick and Dave also discuss the DQ of The Galloping Bear from Haydock's Grand National Trial.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. They pick up on all the controversy surrounding the ground and withdrawals at Ascot over the weekend, and are joined to discuss by in-form jockey Johnny Burke, who has some interesting thoughts on the going description, and also talks about his wining ride on the exciting Boothill. Also on today's show, Nick and Jane review the Betfair Chase and the best of the weekend action in UK and Ireland, David Pipe discusses his two leading hopes in this weekend's Coral Gold Cup, while Paddy Twomey debriefs Nick on the settlement of the Rosscarbery case with the IHRB, and Racing Welfare's Becky Ireland details the new energy grant available to those struggling with their bills this winter.

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 61 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined in this episode by Rishi Persad to look ahead to this weekend's action from Haydock and Ascot, where last season's star novice Constitution Hill reappears and his owner Michael Buckley shares his thoughts on just how good this horse could be. Rishi picks out two horses he's most looking forward to seeing this weekend and Nick provides an update on the court case between the O'Brien/Coolmore team and Gain equine. With the Tattersalls Mare sale just around the corner Michel Zerolo comments on Peter Brant's draft of mares, all covered by Sottsass. With Nick recording from Bahrain, on Bahrain International Trophy Day, he catches up with top British based apprentice Harry Davies, who's spending the winter out there and finally we hear from JA McGrath ahead of Hong Kong's big trials day this weekend, where all the stars look set to be on show.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They lead with the sparkling debut of Jonbon at Warwick yesterday, in the company of the horse's rider Aidan Coleman, who gives Nick a lengthy interview, which also encompasses his thoughts on the current 'low sun' debate. Also on the show, L'Homme Presse's owner Andy Edwards tells Nick of his expectations for the horse this season ahead of his Ascot run on Saturday. Nick and Jane talk a little Haydock, Clonmel, Ascot plus reflect on the new gambling act in Ireland, while buyer Philip Staffenberg tells Nick why he has been filling his boots at the Goffs November Foal Sale and, in Bahrain, we hear from trainer Niels Pietersen and the connections of Danish hope for the International Trophy, King David.

Nick, in Bahrain for the International Trophy, is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. They look ahead to the racing at the weekend in UK and Ireland in the company of Ricci racing manager Joe Chambers, and consider the possible impact of the newly announced proposed ban on TV gambling ads in Ireland. In Bahrain, Nick catches up with Derby and Champion Stakes winning rider Richard Kingscote on his stellar season, and gets the lowdown on Friday's big event from racing director Ed Veale. Richard Fahey drops in to talk about the sale of The Platinum Queen, JA McGrath chronicles some extraordinary goings on in Hong Kong, while Rob Hezel from the Racing Foundation and Helena Flynn from the Horse Welfare Board discuss a new £3m grant.