Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the racing post Lee Mottershead to look ahead to QIPCO British Champions Day. Tom and Lee discuss the potential for a juvenile race to add to the day and Lee also raises to subject of what kind of television audience the day will pull. With news that Sir Henry Cecil and Willie Carson are to be inducted into the QIPCO British Champion Series Hall Of Fame on Saturday, we hear from former jockey Carson who talks of his surprise at being added and reflects on his time riding for and against Cecil. Yesterday’s story from Tattersalls Book 2 sales was a Sea The Stars Colt sold for 800,00gns by Fiona Marner and Windmill Farm and Fiona joins us to give her reflections. Nick has an update from across the pond with US racing expert Matt Bernier, and it’s Tuesday so we go round the bloodstock world with Weatherbys and to Arc winner Kirsten Rausing of Landwades Stud.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror writer David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the horseracing world. They cast an eye forward to this Saturday's British Champions' Day and consider the final act for Baaeed in the company of Shadwell's Angus Gold, who also discusses Alflaila's plans after his victory on Saturday, Malathaat's stunning success in the Spinster at Keeneland and the future of the operation based around Baaaeed's stud career. Ascot's Chris Stickels gives a going report for this weekend, while Nick catches up with Chaldean's breeder Ed Harper and Racing Chaplain Simon Bailey on World Mental Health Day. Nick and Dave also discuss the winning return of Bryony Frost, the potential for an unsatisfactory conclusion to the trainers' championship and the pitfalls for cashless racecourses.

In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the new from Tattersalls Book 1 along with the news that HH the Aga Khan will not be renewing his retainer with Christophe Soumillon.

Then looking ahead to this weekend's action Barry Mahon, Juddmonte's racing manager, explains his hopes for the top two in the betting for the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes on Saturday at Newmarket while Karl Burke runs Holloway Boy in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes and believes that stepping up to a mile should really suit.

Finally, the jumps season has officially begun and Harry Skelton previews both his rides at Chepstow for brother Dan.

Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing and bloodstock world. Amongst topics discussed today is the possibility of the King's Coronation clashing with the Derby, and the idea that the race could be moved to Friday evening to garner most TV exposure. Nick and Rishi also discuss this weekend's Future Champions' meeting at Newmarket as well as casting an eye forward to British Champions' day and wrapping up the Tattersalls Book One sale. Guests today include Cheveley Park Stud MD Chris Richardson, who gives a bulletin on Inspiral, talks sales ups and downs, and brings the latest on star jumpers A Plus Tard and Allaho. Also on the show, jump jockey Harry Skelton with his thought on Chepstow and the season ahead, and Jimmy George reflects on and extraordinary week of trade in Newmarket.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Thoroughbred Daily News European editor Emma Berry to discuss a record breaking day at Tattersalls Book 1 sale. We hear from Watership Down Stud's General Manager Simon Marsh who reflects on yesterday's top lot, a Frankel colt out of So Mi Dar. It's the Dewhurst this weekend and with news that likely favourite Sakheer is going to miss the race, Emma gives her views and we hear from Juddmonte Farm's Barry Mahon about their colts Chaldean and Nostrum. Trainer Karl Burke reflects on yesterday's impressive Nottingham winner Liberty Lane and also looks ahead to his two fillies running in tomorrow's Fillies' Mile. Tom and Emma also discuss Bill Barber's Racing Post article with an update on the Savill Plan.

Nick is joined by RTV and RTE analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. With the global bloodstock powers descending on Tattersalls this week, Jane analyses the trade on Day One, which saw Sheikh Mohammed's presence influence the top end of the market and his niece Sheikha Hissa continuing her commitment to the industry at boutique level. Charlotte catches up with the Adrian O'Brien, who consigned the top lot, while Nick talks to French agent Bertrand Le Metayer, whose new clients also had a good day. Away from the ring, agent Oliver St Lawrence talks to Nick about Dewhurst Stakes favourite Sakheer, while Eric Reed, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike reflects on another outstanding effort at Churchill Downs last weekend and the antics of rider Sonny Leon, and author Mark Howard looks forward to the best prospects for the jumps season with Chepstow's opening meeting around the corner.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing and bloodstock world. They begin with the news that Christophe Soumillon has lost his retainer with HH Aga Khan as a consequence of the incident at Saint Cloud last Friday. Nick is joined by Stud Manager Georges Rimaud, who also outlines 2023 plans for stable star Vadeni. Also on the show, Luca Cumani talks Japan Cup as the last British-based trainer to win the race, and also touches on Alpinista, stepping down from the BHA board, his Tattersalls Sales draft and Soumillon. Matt Bernier spins through the Breeders' Cup Classic clues from the US over the weekend, while Whatton Manor's Ed Player is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest and Charlotte brings you the latest from Tattersalls Book one.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They discuss the Arc de Triumph and all the weekend entailed, from the controversy surrounding Christophe Soumillon on Friday to the superb and hugely popular victory of Alpinista in Europe's most celebrated race. Nick talks to rider Luke Morris and groom Annabel Willis about a truly unforgettable day for all. Also on today's show, ex-Prescott assistant William Haggas explains why this victory was so popular and also reflects on the success of Sea La Rosa in the Prix Royallieu, Neil Callan discusses his season and his future through the prism of his Group One victory on Saturday, Nick recaps the US action over the weekend, while Lydia tips her hat to The Platinum Queen, Kyprios and Kinross, all of whom were superb at Longchamp.

In this episode, Charlotte Greenway recaps on some of the interviews this week with connections of runners in Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.

First, the jockey who today picked up a 60 day ban this afternoon for dangerous riding, Christoph Soumillon discusses the chances of France's main hope Vadeni.

Jockey Luke Morris, is sweet on his mount Alpinista for Sir Mark Prescott and describes why he believes the second favourite is primed for this challenge.

Connections of Torquator Tasso, last year's shock winner, will be fancying their chances with the more rain that falls and assistant trainer Julia Romich gushes over his latest workout.

With Japan sending over a large contingent, japan based jockey Christophe Lemaire, takes us through their runners and nominates his pick of the bunch.

Finally, later on the card The Platinum Queen runs in the Prix de L'Abbaye and Tom Palin of Middleham Park conveys how excited the whole syndicate are at the potential of winning a Group 1.

In this episode, Charlotte Greenway recaps on some of the interviews this week with connections of runners in Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.

First, the jockey who today picked up a 60 day ban this afternoon for dangerous riding, Christoph Soumillon discusses the chances of France's main hope Vadeni.

Jockey Luke Morris, is sweet on his mount Alpinista for Sir Mark Prescott and describes why he believes the second favourite is primed for this challenge.

Connections of Torquator Tasso, last year's shock winner, will be fancying their chances with the more rain that falls and assistant trainer Julia Romich gushes over his latest workout.

With Japan sending over a large contingent, japan based jockey Christophe Lemaire, takes us through their runners and nominates his pick of the bunch.

Finally, later on the card The Platinum Queen runs in the Prix de L'Abbaye and Tom Palin of Middleham Park conveys how excited the whole syndicate are.