Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. In this episode, Nick and Lydia - live at the July Festival in Newmarket - look at the key storylines to have emerged from the meeting so far, including Yibir, Persian Force and Gosden/Dettori, while looking ahead to the July Cup and Falmouth Stakes. They also consider the outcome of the Richard Hannon arsenic case, and discuss the withdrawal of Little Big Bear from the July Stakes. Trainer Charlie Johnston joins the show to talk about the demands of Super Saturday plus his important runners at Newmarket and Belmont Park, while wine tipster Neil Phillips and Ruby Walsh help Nick and Lydia demolish the sponsor's product at the Moet and Chandon Festival.

Nick is joined by political and gambling analyst Neil Channing and Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the extraordinary developments in Westminster and their likely ramifications for the gambling review and for horseracing in general. Fitzdares CEO Will Woodhams joins in to give updated betting on the next Conservative leader. Nick and Lee also look ahead to Day One of the Moet and Chandon July Festival at Newmarket, while Sheikh Salman bin Rashed al Khalifa, Exec Dir Bahrain Turf Club, drops in to talk about the long-standing sponsorship of the Bahrain Trophy and the growth of the thoroughbred industry in the kingdom.

Nick is joined by betting and political analyst Neil Channing and RTV and RTE broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the horseracing world. Nick and Neil kick off today's show by asking whether the crisis at the heart of the UK government is likely to impact on the publication of the gambling review. Onto the racing, Nick and Jane look ahead to the July Cup, as trainer Richard Fahey joins the shown to confirm his decision to run Perfect Power in the race in preference to going to France. Nick also catches up with trainer Ed Walker, whose Primo Bacio bids to continue her revival in the Falmouth Stakes on Friday. Nick and Jane discuss yesterday's developments at the BHA involving Rab Havlin's ban, while Jacob Prichard Webb talks about his titanic charity endeavour tomorrow and JA McGrath brings us the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and events in the Horseracing world today. First up, John Gosden explains the events of the last two weeks surrounding Frankie Dettori and their sabbatical and outlines that the Italian will be back aboard Inspiral and Emily Upjohn as they rebuild their partnership. Also in this edition, Director of the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation Pat Cummings talks Life Is Good, HISA and Cat 1 interference rules in a USA update; Michael Owen discusses Flaming Rib in the July Cup, Tattersalls auctioneer Ollie Fowlston looks ahead to the July Sale and this December's rebranded Sceptre session, while ex-cricketer and prominent breeder Craig Kieswetter is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss all the key talking points from around the racing world today. They pull apart this year's Coral-Eclipse, with a notable contribution from Marie Rohaut, assistant to Vadeni's trainer Jean Claude Rouget, who explains why this victory meant so much to her and all involved in French Racing. Nick and Lydia also discuss the two controversial stewards' enquiries at Sandown and Haydock over the weekend and the bans given to Christophe Soumillon and Robert Havlin. They consider John Gosden's ITV interview with reference to Inspiral and Frankie Dettori, and discuss whether the raceday experience over the weekend was adequate in light of further falling attendances. Luke Morris talks to Nick about Grand Prix de Saint Cloud winner Alpinista, while Horsewatchers' owner Chris Dixon tells us about his Breeders' Cup ambitions for Coral Charge winner Raasel.

In episode 43 of the Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway, builds up to the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday where the Classic generation will take on the older horses for the first time.

Bay Bridge finished second at Royal and will be hoping to land his first Group 1 for Sir Michael Stoute and his assistant trainer, James Savage gives an update on the horse's wellbeing.

The globetrotting Mishriff looks to go one better than he did in the race last year and put the disappointing effort in Saudi behind him as huis jockey David Egan discusses.

Alenquer come here off the back of Group 1 success in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, where he had the Prince of Wales's winner State of Rest in behind and MM Racing's racing manager and bloodstock agent Armando Duarte provides an upbeat bulletin on the horse's preparations.

Finally, William Knight runs the one-time 2000 Guineas hope Checkandchallenge earlier on in the card and explains why he believes his horse is back in top form.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They begin by looking ahead to an excellent edition of the Coral Eclipse, which features 5 Group One winners plus the exciting Bay Bridge, whose assistant trainer James Savage joins the show. Nick and Lee also look ahead to the German Derby and the Grand Prix de Saint Cloud, while the TDN's Emma Berry catches up with Sam Freedman on the Newmarket gallops to talk about the Aussie July Cup hopeful Artorius. Nick and Lee have their say on Joe Saumarez Smith's keynote on the gambling review, our weekly TRC rankings update sees Westover as the biggest climber, Naohiro Goda joins to talk about latest Japanese superstar Titleholder, and Dr Joe Pagan, founder of Kentucky Equine Research shares the results of his study into comparative thoroughbred growth in the US and Europe.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They are joined by trainer David Loughnane, responsible for Norfolk Stakes runner-up Walbank, to discuss the appeal lodged by the horse's owners Amo racing against the winner The Ridler, whose jockey Paul Hanagan received a 10 day ban for careless riding. They ask whether this appeal - for all it his likely to fail - may usher in a change to riding regulations. Looking ahead to the Coral Eclipse, Nick talks to Armando Duarte, racing manager to owners MM stables, about Alenquer, and suggests he may be Cox Plate bound by the end of the season. Nick and Dave discuss the defections from the race, and how they might impact upon it, and also touch on the retirement of star hurdler Buveur D'Air plus the latest worrying data on dwindling racecourse attendances. Later in the show, George Duffield joins Nick to reminisce about one of his proudest moments in the saddle - winning the Eclipse on spare ride Giants Causeway.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Nick talks to trainer Paddy Twomey, whose Rosscarberry was disqualified from 3rd place in the Pretty Polly Stakes on Sunday. Twomey confirms he has lodged his appeal, and then may take legal action if that appeal should fail. Nick and Jane also pick up on two interesting pedigree stories in the trade press, considering whether Stradivarius can indeed fulfil owner Bjorn Neilsen's dream of becoming a successful stallion. Nick also talks to Dr Emmeline Hill about her study into genomic inbreeding and its detrimental effect on the chances of horses making it to the racecourse. As the build up to the Coral Eclipse continues, jockey David Egan gives his thoughts on the returning Mishriff.

Nick is joined by renowned sports broadcaster Rishi Persad and gambling and political analyst Neil Channing to discuss the news and events from around the racing world. With a strong word that the gambling review white paper is imminent, Nick and Neil give notice of the likely recommendations and the political nuances therein as well as the implications for racing. Rishi takes a close look at this Saturday's Coral Eclipse and rounds up the rest of the day's news. JA McGrath joins us for the Hong Kong update (Tuesday racing this week), while trainer William Knight looks forward to getting the exciting Check and Challenge back on the racecourse this weekend, and Nashwa's owner breeder Imad Al sagar joins us in association with Weatherbys to talk about his Classic wining year, his bloodstock ambitions and his partnership with Hollie Doyle.