Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. They lead by considering the potential impact of Sir Michael Stoute's once raced colt Desert Crown on this week's Dante Stakes and next month's Derby following a sustained gamble through the last ten days. Nick tracks down the horse's breeders Strawberry Fields Stud, and talks to stud manager Stuart Millar. He also gets insight into the Stoute method from his former assistant trainer Owen Burrows, who gives Nick the lowdown on his star sprinter Minzaal ahead of his run in the Duke of York Stakes. This week's Weatherbys guest is Moyglare Bloodstock advisor Fiona Craig, who covers a wide range of topics as well as updating on Homeless Songs, Thoughts of June, Search for a Song and Kyprios.

Nick is joined by NBC analyst Matt Bernier to reflect on an extraordinary running of the Kentucky Derby, won in shock fashion by Rich Strike, whose trainer Eric Reed, still in a state of deep surprise, joins Nick to discuss how it happened and what might happen next. Nick and Matt also discuss D. Wayne Lukas’s win in the Kentucky Oaks, while Jane Mangan joins the show to run the rule over Aidan O’Brien’s Derby triallists now that Luxembourg has been confirmed a non-runner.

In this episode of the Saturday Edition of the Nick Luck Daily podcast, Charlotte Greenway recaps on. some of industry members' points of view on the BHA's latest proposal to combat small field sizes.

This weekend is the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in the US and Michelle Yu provides a rundown of the field, picking out the main contenders. Then we hear from Bhupat Seemar who's brought Summer is Tomorrow over from the UAE for the race and long time, successful, US owner Mike Repole who has a runner in both the Oaks and the Derby with Nest and Mo Donegal.

Over in Ireland, PaddyTwomey is looking to test the credentials of his Epsom Derby candidate, French Claim, who runs at Leopardstown on Sunday and discusses his chance.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Nick is in Louisville for the Kentucky Derby, where he talks to Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale about his likely $4m wager on the race as part of his furniture store giveaway, while ex-Walmart CEO Bill Simon talks about the joy of owning Derby contender Barber Road. Rounding up events at home, Lydia considers whether the Chester trials could have thrown up a Classic winner, has a strong view on the Chester Cup, and puts a button on this week's events in racing's corridors of power. James Willoughby is along to talk global rankings, while Fitzdares CEO Will Woodhams embraces the joys of shared ownership.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. Nick is in Louisville for the Kentucky Derby and catches up at some length with high profile owner Mike Repole, whose Nest and Mo Donegal will carry his hopes in the Kentucky Oaks and Derby respectively. At home, Jonathan reflects on a notable strike back at Chester for Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore in the two key Classic trials, while trainer Paddy Twomey joins the show to discuss the claims of his Epsom hopeful French Claim in this weekend's Derby Trial at Leopardstown. Jonathan casts his eye over the rumbling fixtures debate, and Nick brings you the latest instalment from his visit to Watership Down, this time featuring the veterinary work of Felipe (Phil) de Oliveira.

Nick is in Louisville for the Kentucky Derby, and is joined by Racing Post Senior Writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the news and events in the racing world. They lead with the escalating row over race cuts in the UK between the two major racecourse conglomerates, with ARC boss Martin Cruddace yesterday launching a stinging attack on the proposals put forward by the BHA with apparent backing from the Jockey Club. Nick and Lee also examine both groups' move towards cashless racecourses and asks whether - for all its expediency - it is a wise move given the racegoing demographic. They consider the impact of the Queen's horse Reach for the Moon's absence from the Platinum Jubilee and take a look ahead to the key Chester trials. Bhupat Seemar, trainer of UAE Kentucky Derby candidate Summer is Tomorrow offers a confident assessment of his horse's chances, while JA McGrath brings his regular update from Hong Kong.

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by RTV, RTE and ITV broadcaster Jane Mangan. A packed show starting with further discussion on the BHA’s proposal to reduce the British fixture list next year by 300 races. Jane gives her views and we hear from Coral PR Director Simon Clare. Jane and Tom discuss the balance of power between Coolmore and Godolphin after the first Classics of the season and we hear from Joseph O’Brien who had a fantastic weekend between France and Ireland. Santa Anita Simulcast host Michelle Yu gives her views on this weekend’s Kentucky Derby after yesterday’s draw and we go around the bloodstock world with Wetherby’s, this week speaking to Paolo Crespi from Allevamento di Besnate.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest news and developments from around the horseracing world. Reflecting on both Guineas, a spectacular weekend for rider James Doyle and casting an eye forward to Derby trials and Royal Ascot, they check in with Cachet's trainer George Boughey and Hyde Park Stud's John Bourke, who purchased the dam of the Classic winner in foal to Aclaim for just 3,000 gns. Later in this edition, Nick catches up with Ralph Beckett, who trained that mare, ironically handled the runner-up Prosperous Voyage, and who has strong words in his role as NTF President about the need to prune race numbers in a bid to boost competitiveness and field sizes.

Ahead of the first two Classics of the UK flat season, the 1000 and 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, Charlotte Greenway brings you interviews with connections of horses in both races.

Richard Brown, of Blandford Bloodstock, gives his thoughts on the horse he bought, Perfect Power, and whether he believes the dual Group 1 winning 2 year old will see out the mile. Hugo Palmer is looking to land a second 2000 Guineas with Dubawi Legend, having won the race in 2016 and he gives an update on how the horse has settled into his new yard and how his preparation's gone. William Knight runs the twice races, unbeaten colt Checkandchallenge, who earnt his place after a cosy win at Newcastle last time and William explains why he and the owner have opted to run.

In the 1000 Guineas, James Ferguson has his first classic runner in Mise En Scene, for whom the trip is no question, unlike favourite Tenebrism and James discusses how excited he is to go there with a live chance.

After the racing is all over on Sunday, ThoroughBid will be hosting their next online auction and co-founder Will Kinsey is along to discuss what's on offer this time around.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop in a jam packed show to kick off Guineas weekend. They cast an admiring glance over the stellar cast for tomorrow's colts classic and wonder how the race will play tactically between Godolphin and Coolmore, with input from trainer Hugo Palmer, whose Dubawi Legend has been considered one of the likely pace setters. Continuing a look back at some great Guineas stories, Nick talks to Newmarket trainer Peter Chapple Hyam, who provided Lester Piggott with his last classic win on Rodrigo de Triano in 1992. Also on today's show, Nick continues his series at Watership Down stud, Jason Singh from Tattersalls gives edited highlights from the Guineas sale, agent Jamie Railton explains why he pinhooked leading sophomore sire Ribchester as a foal, and Jamie Hart looks ahead to the first Worldpool Day of 2022. James Willoughby brings us his regular Friday rankings update, which sees a brand new world number one.