Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror writer David Yates to discuss an extraordinary weekend in the horseracing world. They take a comprehensive look at all the big stories, from Trueshan's Northumberland Plate win to Westover's Irish Derby and the continuing fallout from the Gosden/Dettori affair. Nick is joined by Trueshan's trainer Alan King, who quashes reports that the horse might go jumping. He also catches up with Ralph Beckett, who reports Westover in fine shape after his Irish Derby romp and has news of Lezoo and Scope. Saeeed bin Suroor confirms Real World for this Saturday's Eclipse and backs Frankie Dettori for more rides, while trainer Ben Haslam reflects on training a treble for JP McManus yesterday. Also, Nick and Dave discuss the controversial disqualification of Pretty Polly 3rd Rosscarberry, while Racing Welfare's Chloe Martin joins the show to talk about Racing Staff week.

In this episode of the Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to this weekend's action from the Curragh, in Ireland. However, first following the announcement today that John Gosden and Frankie Dettori will be taking a sabbatical from their working relationship, we hear from Frankie's agent Peter Burrell about what Frankie does next.

With the Irish Derby at the Curragh taking centre stage we hear from connections of some of the fancied horses including Westover and Lionel along with input from Jane Mangan and Lydia Hislop.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the unfolding story of the tensions between John Gosden and Frankie Dettori, which came to a head with Dettori not booked on two horses trained by Gosden at Newmarket this weekend. The pair are set to meet today (Friday), but Dettori's agent Peter Burrell tells this podcast that he believes their partnership is over.

Later in this edition, Nick and Lydia discuss last week's Westminster conference on the appointment of an ombudsman as part of the gambling review, while they look ahead to the best of this weekend's action.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to digest all the latest news and events from around the horseracing world today. They open with an appreciation of the extraordinary life and career of Alec Head, who died yesterday, aged 97. They are joined by Australian Gary Moore, one of the great riders of his era and who joined his own father George in riding an Arc winner for Head. He reminisces about his apprenticeship and pays tribute to a man he describes as "tough, but supremely gifted". In this episode, Nick and Jonathan analyse the news that State of Rest may have the Sussex on his dance card, while trainer Richard Hannon outlines running plans for Mojo Star, Heredia, Lusail and Persian Force after a productive Ascot. Chirstophe Lemaire joins the show to clear up some confusion regarding his arrangements for the summer, but confirms he will ride in the Shergar Cup, while JA McGrath talks to Nick about another pulsating finale to the Hong Kong jockeys' championship and Jonathan enlightens us on his part in racing's upcoming aid mission to the Polish border with Ukraine.

Nick is joined by broadcaster and writer Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. Nick talks at some length to trainer William Haggas who reflects on Royal Ascot and outlines plans for Baaeed, Maljoom, My Propsero, Candleford and Sacred. Nick and Cornelius react to the fallout from the Westover jockey switch and Tuesday's supplementary entry for the Irish Derby, while looking ahead to the Northumberland Plate. World Horse Welfare CEO Roly Owers tells Nick about the key findings from yesterday's conference on the social licence in horse sport, GBR's Rod Street launches a new marketing campaign for British Racing fronted by Jermaine Jenas, while point to point trainer Alan Hill talks about the sport's challenges in the face of the loss of another key pointing venue at Barbury Castle. JA McGrath brings his weekly update from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. With the news breaking last night that multiple Irish champion Colin Keane would replace Rob Hornby on the Juddmonte-owned favourite Westover in the Irish Derby, Nick talks to Juddmonte European racing manager Barry Mahon, who explains the decision. Also bound for the Irish Derby is Lionel, whose trainer David Menuisier confirms the horse's participation to Nick, while Jane gives her thoughts on the likely supplementary entry of Tuesday and looks back on her highlights from Royal Ascot, as well as looking ahead to the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale. This week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest is Ezequiel Valle, Director of Haras Firmamento in Argentina.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Racing correspondent David Yates to discuss the news and events from around the racing world. Nick talks today at some length to rider Hollie Doyle, who on Sunday became the first woman to ride the winner of a major European Classic on the John Gosden trained Nashwa. Nick and Dave examine the significance and merit of the victory before going on to wrap up Royal Ascot, with input from Director of Comms and Public Affairs Nick Smith. Dave and Nick analyse the consumer experience at the Royal meeting, the field sizes, the ground conditions and the variety of human stories, and wonder how the next few weeks will play out for Gosden and Frankie Dettori. Trainer David Simcock tells Nick why stable star Cash is missing the Irish Derby this weekend, while Tattersalls' Bobby Jackson previews the July Sale, which includes two Royal Ascot winners.

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. They lead with a look back at the most dramatic moments of Gold Cup day at Royal Ascot, asking whether or not Frankie Dettori warranted the implicit criticism he received from connections of Stradivarius and whether Inspiral is likely to dig him out of a tricky spot on Friday afternoon. They also talk extensively about the interference rules and penalties in light of Paul Hanagan's controversial ride aboard The Ridler in the Norfolk Stakes, and look ahead to the remaining feature races of the meeting. Among Nick's other guests today are owners Johnny Allison (seller of Bradsell, before winning with 40/1 shot Rising Star)and David Howden, also a commercial partner at Ascot. James Willoughby and Jamie Hart return with WorldPool and Rankings updates, while resident milliner Lisa Tan guides Nick through the fashion fads and faux pas this week, and nine-year old Freja Thackray gives us the lowdown on how she has raised over 12k for Racing Welfare.

Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and events in the racing world. Bringing you this podcast from Day 3 of Royal Ascot, they lead with the big story from yesterday, the success of State of Rest in the Prince of Wales's Stakes, a first Royal Ascot victory for trainer Joseph O'Brien, who joins Nick to discuss, and for rider Shane Crosse, widely praised for his tactical acumen on the winner. Nick and Rishi also consider the varying fortunes of International riders Irad Ortiz and James MacDonald, look ahead to Stradivarius in the Gold Cup, and ask whether the Queen's Reach for the Moon has a straightforward task. Freddie Meade, co-trainer of Zechariah, also drops in to share the agony of going down in the week's tightest finish with his name on the license for the first time.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror writer David Yates to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. Brought to you on the morning of Day 2 at Royal Ascot, Nick and Dave reflect on a scintillating first day, with wins for Baaeed, Coroebus and the stellar Nature Strip, thoughts on whom come from Channel 7's Jason Richardson. Karl Burke drops in to share his confidence in Dramatised's chance in the Queen Mary Stakes, while James Willoughby gives a rankings blast on the back of Day One, Jamie Hart talks WorldPool, HBA's Ed Bowman discusses the new one hour international broadcast special for Gold Cup Day and Lanes End's Bill Farish is a special guest in this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock segment.