Nick Luck Daily Podcast

In the latest episode of the Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to this weekend's action from Doncaster, Cheltenham and Moonee Valley.

With the final Group 1 in Britain taking place tomorrow at Doncaster, we hear from trainer Dave Loughnane who trains the once raced, unbeaten King Of Steel on why he's running his Wootton Basset colt in the Vertem Futurity Stakes. Also Ralph Beckett gives a quick line on Captain Wierzba.

Then Gordon Elliot discusses his runners at Cheltenham tomorrow including Pied Pipe as well as a quick word on his Munster National runners.

Finally James McDonald discusses his mount Anamoe in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. They begin with a consideration of the likely impact of yet another change of government on the gambling review and white paper, before turning their attentions to the fixtures and races announcement made by the BHA yesterday. With news that Chester has opened up a £10 ticket price point for every fixture next year, Nick talks to CEO Louise Stewart. Also on today's show, trainer Dave Loughnane discusses the claims of King of Steel in tomorrow's Vertem Futurity and Go Bears Go in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. Joan Tyner tells Nick why her participation in this weekend's Corinthian Challenge means so much, Shadwell's Stephen Collins discusses the imminent arrival of Baaeed and outlines some of the mares that will visit him, while Jimmy George looks ahead to a sumptuous line-up of stars set for public auction at the Tattersalls December Mares' sale.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. Once again, Nick is joined by British Horseracing's COO Richard Wayman to discuss the latest measures put forward to improve race competitiveness in 2023. Nick and Jane also take a dig into the preliminary notices from this year's return of mares, talk about the Irish jockeys' title and consider the emergence of a major new player on the bloodstock scene. Trainer Richard Fahey pays a heartfelt tribute to Perfect Power, who retires to Dalham Hall in 2023, and also gives a positive bulletin on his two Breeders' Cup runners, while jockey James MacDonald looks forward to Aanamoe in the Cox Plate and German challenger Loft in the Melbourne Cup. Peter O'Reilly tells Nick all about the Corinthian Challenge, which draws to a close in Ireland this weekend.

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop to look ahead to this weekend’s domestic racing between the flat and jumps. National Hunt racing is crying out for rain and Cheltenham could certainly do with some ahead of their Showcase fixture on Friday and Saturday. We also discuss the Vertem Futurity Stakes at Doncaster in which Aidan O’Brien trains nearly half the entered field. Ralph Beckett will run his colt Captain Wierzba either at Doncaster or in the Horris Hill at Newbury and he joins us to discuss that and also his intended Breeders’ Cup Mile runner Kinross. With Tattersalls Horses In Training sales on the horizon we hear from Jason Singh about what to expect next week. And we’ve our Wednesday Hong Kong update from Jim McGrath.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. Guests today include Ballylinch Stud's John O'Connor, who reveals that both Bayside Boy and Bay Bridge are under strong consideration for the Breeders' Cup, whilst also disclosing that one or both may remain in training next year. Nick also catches up with Iowa trainer Tim Martin, who is taking on racing's Goliaths with his superstar juvenile Tyler's Tribe. Trainer David Simcock talks about his two Australian raiders, Light Infantry and Rodrigo Diaz, while Lee previews the Cox Plate. National Stud's Joe Bradley looks forward to the stallion career of Stradivarius, while Lee discusses the latest personnel developments at Ascot and reflects on yesterday's Cheltenham Festival news.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror writer David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the news that Cheltenham has shelved the possibility of a 5 day event fro the foreseeable future, a decision that has come as a well received surprise to many, and which is explained here by Jockey Club CEO Nevin Truesdale in an in-depth interview, which also tackles customer experience, crowd capping and the existing race programme. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave debrief British Champions' Day on and off the track in the company of QE2 winning rider Tom Marquand, while Shark Hanlon joins the show to reflect on Hewick's barnstorming performance in the American Grand National at Far Hills.

On the eve of Qipco British Champions Day, Charlotte Greenway recaps on interviews with connections of some of tomorrow's runners at Ascot.

Ahead of Champion racehorse Baaeed's final start, we hear from trainer William Haggas on the pressure felt by the team going into this and how he is coping with this. Shadwell's Richard Hills also gives and update on the horse's wellbeing and latest work.

Verry Elleegant is still trying to get her European campaign rolling but if tomorrow doesn't work out, owner, Brae Sokolski, admits that she may be retired and covered by a northern hemisphere sire.

Adam Kirby rides old pal Rohaan in the Champions Sprint and shares his hopes for the course and distance winner while another course and distance winner Accidental Agent will look to get his head in front in the Balmoral Handicap and trainer Eve Johnson Haughton offers cause for optimism.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. With a sharp focus on QIPCO British Champions' Day, they examine the likely tactical nuances of Baaeed's final starts and wonder whether a fresh Adayar has the credentials to be the most potent opponent yet in the company of Shadwell's Richard Hills, who gives great insight into Baaeed's recent work. Nick and Rishi canter through all the other races, latterly though the prism of the TRC Global Rankings, while other guests on today's show include Verry Elleegant's owner Brae Sokolski, Eve Johnson Houghton, who saddles her old favourite Accidental Agent in the Balmoral handicap, and James Ferguson, who brings news on Melbourne Cup favourite Deauville Legend and Breeders' Cup entrant Mise en Scene.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They begin by listening to and reflecting on trainer William Haggas's final major interview before Baaeed's bid to retire undefeated in the Qipco British Champion Stakes on Saturday. They also hear from rider Adam Kirby who, in addition to riding Rohaan in the Group One Sprint at the weekend, offers his assessment as to whether and how his Derby winner Adayar can lay down a serious challenge to Baaeed under William Buick. Also on today's show, trainer Ed Walker discusses his preferences for Breeders' Cup contender Dreamloper, US race caller Jonathan Horowitz talks to Nick about the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky horse park this weekend and John O'Connor reflects on a successful day at Tattersalls for his Ballylinch Stud, selling two of the top three lots.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. They debate the announcement of a significant pay rise for UK stable staff in the company of NTF CEO Paul Johnson, Thoroughbred Group Chair Charlie Parker and Irish SSA boss Bernard Caldwell. Also on today's show, the build up to Champions' Day continues with news on Modern Games from Charlie Appleby, while owner Kia Joorabchian explains why Crypto Force has moved to John and Thady Gosden and why some of his other horses will transition to the US. Head of Racing Ed Veale talks entries for the Bahrain International, JA McGrath brings his weekly postcard from Hong Kong, while Alice Kavanagh tells us about her profitable pinhook at Tattersalls.