Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror's Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. They look toward the big autumn prizes and consider the extent to which the cast list has changed since Epsom at the beginning of June. In an extensive and wide ranging interview, trainer Ralph Beckett nominates targets for each of his three York winners, not entirely ruling out a possible St Leger run for Galtres winner Haskoy, while assessing the Arc claims of his Irish Derby winner Westover. Beckett also comments on the impending publication of the 2023 fixture list. Later in the show, NBC's Matt Bernier looks ahead to a loaded Travers Stakes this weekend and considers the Breeders' Cup claims of Mishriff and Highfield Princess. Charlotte is at Goffs UK Doncaster Sale, where she catches up with successful pinhookers Mimi Wadham and Violet Hesketh.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. They lead with the imbalance in fixtures in the UK today, and ask whether the need to create an enforced break for jockeys is a real one. Ben Pauling, a jumps trainer with great success this season, joins the conversation. Nick and Jane also question whether the Arc really is the toughest target for Baaeed, discuss the loss of the Cazoo sponsorship of the Derby and pick through the case of Ado McGuinness failing to present a horse for a mandatory dope test after a race at the Curragh. Nick also talks to Ollie Sangster, who is about to take up training at his family's historic Manton home. Later in the show, trainer Nick Alexander tells Nick how his team has picked up the Lycetts Leadership Award, while Ameeta Mehra from Usha Stud gives us the lowdown on the scene in India and talks about her extraordinary run of recent success.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. They reflect on the Group One action from France yesterday and consider the growing standing of the Ballydoyle juveniles as they prepare to take on some of the best Godolphin recruits this autumn. They examine the apparently disappointing European debut of Verry Elleegant, while Nick talks to Graham Motion about the sparkling US comeback of Ascot runner-up Spenderella in the Del Mar Oaks and to Ian Williams, who is now eyeing up a Melbourne Cup tilt with Ebor runner-up Alfred Boucher. Nick and Lydia cast their eye over the Sunday Times report of the latest developments in the dispute involving leading jumps trainer Dan Skelton, while they look back over the detail of last week's Gambling Commission censure of betting giant Entain and ask what it should mean for the industry. Goffs UK MD Tim Kent previews the Doncaster Premier Yearling Sale and talks about a mission to reemphasise the sale's brand identity.

In the 50th episode of the Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on some of the news stories and interviews this week including that of William Haggas discussing a possible surprise plan for Baaeed following his romp in the Juddmonte International.

Looking ahead to this weekend's action, Paddy Twomey gives the lowdown on his two fancied runners at York on Saturday which include Ebor favourite Earl of Tyrone, plus we get the latest on Prix Jean Romanet runner, Rosscarbery. Also at York, bloodstock agent Richard Brown discusses the chances of Strensall Stakes favourite Mighty Ulysses.

Finally, Tom Goff talks about Fasig-Tipton's decision to sponsor the Solario Stakes at Sandown and discusses their feature November Sale which takes place straight after the Breeders Cup.

Nick is joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the horse racing world. They continue a review and preview of the excellent racing from York's Sybet Ebor Festival, with input from Middleham Park syndicate member Kenny Sangar, bloodstock agent Richard Brown, York's marketing executive Maiti Stirling, and Leigh Jordon from the Victoria racing Club. Neil Phillips is joined today by Alastair Harwood from Lanson, while Jamie Hart provides the daily worldpool update. Nick outlines the charges brought against Chad Brown in a case that has already rocked the racing world.

Nick is joined by ITV and Racing TV broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and developments in the racing world today. In the company of trainer William Haggas, they reflect on Baaeed's spectacular performance in the Juddmonte International. Haggas talks extensively about options moving forward, including the Arc and the Irish Champion Stakes. Also on today's show, Sporting Life editor Dave Ord on the ITV/Skybet rounders match, Neil Phillips and Debs Bell with food and wine, York's PR Manager Hattie Rochester on the racecourse's latest charitable endeavour, and a World Pool update from Jamie Hart.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to talk about the day's news and events from around the racing world. With Baaeed taking centre stage at York's Ebor Festival, Nick and Lee consider his present, his future, and the importance of today's race in cementing his legacy. Nick talks at some length to Mick Kinane, the legendary jockey who piloted Baaeed's sire Sea The Stars to victory in the same race 13 years ago. Also joining the show today are syndicate supremo Nick Bradley (five handed in one race at York today), Worldpool's Jamie Hart, York Food and Beverage Manager Kevin Pinnington and Tattersalls' Jason Singh.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. They continue the build up to York's Ebor Festival in the company of the racecourse CEO William Derby, who talks ground, weather, attendance and the growing prestige of the fixture. Nick talks at some length to trainer Paddy Twomey, who could be enjoying his biggest week yet as he saddles runners in the Yorkshire Oaks, the Ebor and Deauville's Prix Jean Romanet over the next few days. Jane has insight into extraordinary success rate. Nick also talks to Ted Voute, racing manager to Mishriff's owner ahead of tomorrow's Juddmonte International - Ted, as this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest, also talks about the TBA' recently published Sales Welfare Guidelines. Jockey Davy Russell drops in to talk about the Hurling for Cancer fundraiser in Newbridge this evening.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Racing Correspondent David Yates to take a look at the news and events from around the racing world today. With news that Baaeed will face six rivals in the Juddmonte International on Wednesday, Nick and Dave ask whether his undefeated record is under threat. They also look forward to the other likely highlights on the Knavesmire this week, and talk to Middleham Park racing's Tom Palin about Nunthorpe hopeful The Platinum Queen. They reflect on Inspirer's success at Deauville, from where TDN's Emma Berry reports on the Arqana Yearling Sale. With talk of super trainers being mandated to have their strings capped, Nick talks to sports and commercial lawyer Henry Stewart Moore as to whether such a proposal would be legally viable, while Ukraine Jockey Club registrar Alexander Malynovskyy brings us up to date with how the racing and breeding industries are withstanding the Russian invasion.

In the latest episode of the Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on two stories from the week, both worrying for the future of the British racing and breeding industry. Firstly, trainer Harry Dunlops explains why he feels he can no longer continue training and then successful owner/breeder Philippa Cooper, reveals why she is wrapping up her Normandie Stud operation.

Then looking ahead to the weekend action, Ed Bethell discusses the chances of Great St Wilfrid Handicap favourite, Blackrod, who will be making his first start for the yard. Finally with the Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois on Sunday, Charlotte has spoken to Rathbarry Stud’s Niamh Woods, joint owners of multiple Group 1 winner State Of Rest, while Nick and Lydia run through the rest of the field.