Nick Luck Daily Podcast

In the latest episode of the Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interview this week with William Haggas when he explained his reasons for deciding to skip the Arc with Baaeed.

Following this Nick catches up with Gary Robinson, who bred this year's Epsom Derby winner Desert Crown, who reveals why he's sending the dam to the Tattersalls December Mare sale.

Then Charlotte looks ahead to this weekend's action from Ayr and in particular their feature sprint handicap the Ayr Gold Cup. Two horses will make the long trip up north from Charlie Fellowes's yard in Newmarket and he discusses both their chances while John Quinn shares his hopes for the ultra-tough Mr Wagyu.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. They discuss Ayr's dissatisfaction with York's staging a fixture on Gold Cup day in 2023, the standing down of jockey Sean Levey, the ROA AGM, and Flightline's standing as the world's best horse. Nick talks to Flightline's co-owner Bill Farish, at whose Lane's End Farm the horse will stand, as to whether there's a possibility that her remains in training. Charlie Parker, ROA President, responds to criticism of the organisation and outlines his strategy. Nick also checks in with trainer John Quinn on the wellbeing of Highfield Princess and Ayr Gold Cup contender Mr Wagyu, while Fr33dom Zampaladus talks about National Racehorse Week and Sarah Kelly gives us an update on the Godolphin Flying Start.

Nick is joined by Racing Post Senior Writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the news and events from around the Horseracing world. Trainer William Haggas announced yesterday that Baaeed would mot participate in the Arc, but would stick to his original target of the Qipco British Champion Stakes, a decision that has earned criticism in some quarters. Haggas talks to Nick is some depth about his call, chronicling the thought processes of the last few weeks, and also referencing the Trainers' championship. Also on today's show, Nick and Lee discuss the likely runners in both races, and nod this afternoon's Racehorse owners' AGM. Meanwhile, Nick talks to Richard Phillips about National Racehorse Week, and Mary Motion explains how The Racing Manager is breaking into the US market.

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and journalist Jane Mangan. Jane gives her thoughts as to why attendances at Irish Champions Weekend were lower than expected and goes on to give analysis of the best performances, particularly with an eye on the 2yos. We reflect on the news that Little Big Bear will not run again this season and we hear from Charlie Fellowes whose horse Marbaan ran disappointingly at the weekend. He also tells us about his Ayr Gold Cup runners and looks ahead to Newmarket's Henry Cecil Open Weekend. That's part of National Racehorse Week and Racing Together's John Blake is along to tell us more. Jockey Danny Mullins is with us from New York looking ahead to some rides out there this week and the CEO of ThoroughBid James Richardson joins us to look ahead to this Friday's sale. Plus Hong Kong is back, as is the croc.

Nick is joined by broadcaster and journalist Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. They lead today on the implications of the news in today's Racing Post that Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown operation had sent horses to Willie Mullins again after a beak of six years. Also on the today's edition, more reflection from the weekend, as Moyglare Stud's Fiona Craig casts doubt on an Arc bid for Kyprios and remains confident in Homeless Songs. Also, Brae Sokolski, owner of Verry Elleegant, talks extensively about his reaction to the star mare's third in the Prix Foy at the weekend and her options for the remainder of the season. Trainer and Breeder Dave Weston is along for National Racehorse week, while Keeneland's Ed Prosser is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest to coincide with the opening day of Keeneland's marathon September sale.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss all the latest news and events from around the racing world. Three days since the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, they reflect on an outstanding weekend of sport in her honour, where horses and people alike excelled. Particular praise is reserved for Highfield Princess, Kyprios, Tahiyra and Luxembourg, while guests on today's edition include St Leger winning trainer Roger Varian, owner of Coltrane Mick Mariscotti, who explains his intuitive purchasing policy at Tattersalls, GBR's Rod Street on the continuation of National Racehorse Week, and Ryan Moore, who closes the show with words on Her Late Majesty.

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Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. They discuss Irish Champions Weekend, the news that Colin Keane has picked up the ride on Mishriff, the retirement of Minzaal, Rishi's fancies for the Leger meeting and the ongoing case of Marco Ghiani. Nick talks to Sean Quinn about the Flying Five favourite Highfield Princess, Jane Chapple Hyam gives a bulletin on Matron Stakes fancy Saffron Beach AND nominates an exciting two year old from the yard, and Racing Foundation CEO Rob Hezel talks about National Racehorse Week. Dancing Brave's trainer Guy Harwood shares his memories of renowned bloodstock agent James Delahooke, who died yesterday aged 77.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. They are joined first by legendary Australian trainer Gai Waterhouse, who gives Nick a confident bulletin on Hoo Ya Mal, the horse that she bought at the London Sale ultimately to run in the Melbourne Cup, but who is among the market leaders for this Saturday's St Leger. Also on today's show, Camas Park Stud's Timmy Hyde talks about breeding Little Big Bear and Ten Sovereigns, both by No Nay Never, while George Stanners gives us the lowdown on the Goffs Yorton Sale tomorrow and Neil Channing discusses the implications of Liz Truss's cabinet and ministerial appointments on racing and the gambling review.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to look over the latest news and events from around the racing world. They are joined ahead of Irish Champions Weekend by trainer Dermot Weld (Homeless Songs) and Fabrice Chappet (Onesto) to give updates on their key contenders. Nick and Lee spin through the latest TRC rankings, which now have Baaeed a narrow leader over Flightline. Talking of the US superstar, Nick catches up with his breeder Jane Lyon of Summer Wind farm in an emotional interview. Classic winning rider and jockey coach John Reid has his say on interference rules, Nick and Lee examine what a Truss government looks like for racing, while Mickley Stud's Richard Kent is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest. Test.