Nick Luck Daily Podcast

In episode 38 of the Saturday Edition of the Nick Luck Daily podcast, Charlotte Greenway recaps on some of the main news stories from the week, including the two disciplinary cases in Ireland where trainer Paddy Hayes picked up a 15-month suspension and trainer Kieren Cotter has been fined for the administration of Cobalt.

Then looking ahead to this weekend action, William Haggas gives an update on his filly, Purplepay, in the 1000 Guineas along with his Tattersalls Gold Cup runner Alenquer. Racing manager to Alenquer’s owners, Armando Duarte, also explains what first attracted him to the horse at Tattersalls.

Over in America, it’s the second leg of the Triple Crown with the Preakness Stakes on Saturday evening however, unusually the connections of the Kentucky Derby winner have opted out. NBC’s Donna Brothers nominates her fancy for the race and predicts how it might play out.

Nick is joined by RTE, ITV and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss today's news and events from around the Horseracing world. Jane previews the Irish Classics and Tattersalls Gold Cup this weekend (agent and racing manager Armando Duarte joins to talk about the chances of Alenquer), as well as looking forward to the Grand Steeplechase de Paris and giving her take on the Kieren Cotter cobalt fine and his subsequent reaction. Nick takes a leisurely amble through the Preakness Stakes with his NBC colleague Donna Brothers, who discusses the impact of D. Wayne Lukas on US horseracing and talks about her own TV work as a horseback reporter/interviewer. Later in the show, James Willoughby explains why TRC rankings make Baaeed nearer to Frankel than other ratings organisations and why Modern Games is currently the highest ranked of Charlie Appleby's three year old colts.

Nick, in Baltimore for the 147th edition of the Preakness Stakes, is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss news and events from around the racing world. Today's headline is the significant gamble landed at Kempton Park last night with a horse having his first start for veteran trainer Jimmy Fox, himself without a winner for over 900 days. Fox talks to Nick about how the plan was executed and what it meant to him. Nick and Dave also discuss the rerouting of last year's Derby winner Adayar from the Coronation Cup to Royal Ascot, while anticipating the return of Reach for the Moon in this evening's Heron Stakes at Sandown. William Haggas joins the show to give his thoughts on his two Group One contenders in Ireland this weekend - Alenquer and Purplepay - while reflecting on Baaeed's success in the Lockinge and yesterday's runaway winner My Astra, as well as looking forward to My Prospero at Sandown and Lysander at Goodwood.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They lead with the news that Irish trainer Kieran Cotter has been found in breach of rules on administration of cobalt. They also look at the Paddy Hayes case, with news today that he intends to appeal. Following up on the RCA awarding a betting ring administration contract to a conglomerate that includes the racecourse-owned Britbet, Nick talks to betting analyst and journalist Simon Nott and gets a response from RCA boss David Armstrong. Nick and Lydia discuss the 21 that remain in the Cazoo Derby, while trainer David Menuisier fills us in on his outsider for the race. Michelle Yu gives the lowdown on the Preakness, JA McGrath is in Hong Kong, while Thoroughbid's Will Kinsey brings news that high profile chasers Itchy Feet and Rouge Vif are set to go under the virtual hammer.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the news and events from around the horseracing world. They lead with news of another Frankie Dettori Derby swoop, this time on the Donnacha O'Brien trained Piz Badile. They discuss the "jocking off" of rider Gavin Ryan in Dettori's favour and consider what this tells us about the horse's chance. Also in this edition, Nick finds out more about the incoming Epsom Chair Brian Finch, talks to rider Silvestre De Sousa about his intention to ride in Hong Kong on a more permanent basis, and catches up in this week's Weatherbys Blooodstock feature with Ned Toffey, the general manager of the historic Spendthrift Farm, which stands the dominant Into Mischief.

Nick is joined by the Daily Mirror's David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the horseracing world. They lead with the brilliant success of Baaeed in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury, which saw the undefeated colt earn rave reviews and comparisons with the greatest horse of the modern era. They also look back on the French Guineas at Paris Longchamp, and are joined by Harry Herbert, whose Highclere Thoroughbred Racing owned Cachet finished an honourable second in the Pouliches. Herbert brings news of two potential Derby candidates for the operation, and is particularly sweet on Friday's Goodwood triallist, Lysander. Nick and Dave also discuss John Gosden's smart looking three year old fillies and comment on a deeply worrying welfare case in Ireland involving trainer Pat Hayes. As the white filly Sodashi becomes a sensation in Japan and across social media, Nick talks to Japan-based Kate Hunter about her impact on the sport and whether she might travel abroad after her stirring victory in the Victoria Mile.

In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the two Classic trials from York this week, with both winners now favourite for the Oaks and Derby.

Then this weekend's feature race is the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury where Baaeed to remain unbeaten. He'll have to face Andrew Balding's dual Group 1 winner, Alcohol Free, and her jockey Rob Hornby discussed her chances. Saeed Bin Suroor runs Real World in the race, who's on a bit of a revival mission after two poor runs on the dirt but he offers hope of a better performance this weekend.

Also in the Godolphin blue, this weekend is Yibir over in America in the Man o'War Stakes for Charlie Appleby. Travelling head las Chris Connett provides an update on how the horse has travelled over and what's special about him.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and developments from around the Horseracing world. They begin by discussing the imperious Dante performance from Desert Crown, analysing his Derby claims and the significance of another potential star for Sir Michael Stoute. They also discuss extensively the decision of connections not to run Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike in the Preakness. Nick talks to trainer Francis Graffard about taking on the training of Aussie supermare Verry Elleegant, while York's Maiti Stirling discusses the initiatives to drive shared ownership this week and Racing Welfare's Christina Sell talks about their focus during Mental Health Awareness week. James Willoughby casts a rankings-based eye over last week's events at Churchill Downs and considers the impact of a win for Baaeed in this weekend's Lockinge.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by trainer John Quinn whose Highfield Princess won the Group 2 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes yesterday. He tells us what might be next on her agenda. Broadcaster Rishi Persad gives his views on the performance of now Oaks favourite Emily Upjohn in the Tattersalls Musidora and also looks ahead to today’s Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes. We hear from El Bodegon’s trainer James Ferguson who gives us an update on him and his star filly Mise En Scene. York’s Marketing Manager Harriet Rochester is along to tell us about an equine ambassador who will be at York over the next few days and we also hear from jockey Rob Hornby who teams up with Alcohol Free in the Al Shaqab Lockinge at Newbury this Saturday.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by York Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course William Derby to look ahead to the Dante Festival which kicks off today at York. Senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead is along to give his views on the Tattersalls Musidora where Emily Upjohn heads the betting. Lee also talks about the threat of affordability checks off the back of Andrew Black’s comments in the Racing Post. Saeed Bin Suroor runs White Wolf in tomorrow’s Dante as well as Real World in Saturday’s Al Shaqab Lockinge and he joins us to talk about both horses. Chris Connett, travelling head lad to Charlie Appleby, joins us from New York having flown out recently with stable star Yibir ahead opt the Man o’War this weekend. And we have the latest from Hong Kong with Jim McGrath.