Nick Luck Daily Podcast

In this Easter weekend episode, Charlotte Greenway reflects on some of the main news stories from the week including Sam Waley-Cohen's win in the Grand National, the Craven meeting at Newmarket and the Craven Breeze Up Sale.

Looking ahead to this weekend's action, there are Guineas trials at Newbury where Richard Hannon sends two colts, Lusail and Gubbas, for the Greenham along with filly, Symphony Perfect, in the Fred Darling.

Hugo Palmer runs the recently inherited Flaming Rib in the Greenham who has a bit to find on his rivals but remains full of potential and Hugo talks of the job done by the staff at home to keep the horse relaxed in his work.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. They reflect on the notable performances and news stories, both equine and human, from the 3 days fo Newmarket's Craven meeting, where Lydia was on duty for Racing TV. They also look ahead to the best of the weekend's action, while they examine the slightly curious case of the Sir Mark Todd hearing, which took place with little notice on Thursday. Harry Herbert joins the show to celebrate 30 years of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and discusses how shared ownership must evolve to widen its net, while Darley's Nominations Manager Eamon Moloney (Ireland) drops in to assess the first foal crops of Earthlight and Ghaiyyath. James Willoughby is here for the weekly rankings update, which features some notable performances from across the globe.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and developments from around the world of horseracing. On today's show, Nick and Rishi discuss the dominant performance of 2000 Guineas favourite Native Trail in his Craven Stakes comeback, and consider the likely continued impact of Appleby trained horses in 2022. With another key trial - the Greenham - set to be run at Newbury this Saturday, trainer Richard Hannon joins the show to discuss his two chances, with added insight from his stable jockey Pat Dobbs. In the build up to the Kentucky Derby, Taiba's owner Amr Zedan (Zedan Racing) gives Nick an in-depth interview about his horse's prospects and explains his decision to pursue the Derby trail despite Bob Baffert's suspension. Jake Warren tells Nick how he picked out Nell Gwyn winner Cachet as a 2yo breeder a Tattersalls, while Mark Smyly gives details of tomorrow's Lambourn Open Day. Paul Cole pays a moving tribute to Julie Cecil, who died yesterday aged 80.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. In a packed show, they discuss the reappearance of Native Trail, with a contribution from Charlie Appleby, as well as the winners on Day One of the Craven meeting. Nick also catches up with Hugo Palmer, who offers an upbeat bulletin on his Guineas contender Dubawi Legend as well as Greenham hopeful Flaming Rib. Trainer Dave Loughnane joins the show with a positive reaction to Hello You's comeback in the Nell Gwyn and talks about his 525,000 gn purchase at last night's Tattersalls Breeze Up Sale. As the Nick Luck Daily joins forces with MyRacehorse.com to promote shared ownership, Nick talks to managing partner Jules Pittam about the UK and Ireland launch of the popular micro share syndicate, while consignor Marie Harding describes the joy of seeing her alumnus Noble Yeats win the Grand National and JA McGrath joins with Hong Kong news.

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead to initially give his reflections on the Randox Grand National. Lee argues we should be prepared to ask questions about the race after two equine fatalities this year. We then hear from Tote CEO Alex Frost about last night's launch of World pool 2022. We ask if this is cause for optimism for the sport and discuss an impassioned speech from John Gosden at the event. Jacob Webb is back on the pod to talk about his exciting hand cycling challenge for a couple of fabulous causes. And it's Tuesday so time for our regular Weatherbys segment, today with Tara Stud's Derek Iceton.

Nick is joined by David Yates, Newsboy of the Daily Mirror, to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They talk in depth about the 2022 Randox Grand National, and reflect on the warmth felt towards retiring winning amateur rider Sam Waley Cohen and his positive contribution to the industry as well as paying tribute to the brilliant training skills of Emmet Mullins. Nick and Dave also examine the likely reaction to the two fatalities in the race, Discorama and Eclair Surf, discuss how the news of the injuries/fatalities was disseminated, and consider the ramifications of the winning rider's ban for overuse of the whip. As the season in the UK transitions to the Flat, Nick and Dave discuss this week's Craven Stakes (ft. Champion 2yo Native Trail), while trainer George Boughey discusses the claims of Cachet in the Nell Gwyn. US agent Joe Miller tells Nick why he is coming to the Tattersalls Breeze Up Sales this week, Simon Sweeting joins the show to talk about the EBF 2yo Finals, and NBC's Matt Bernier gives a rundown of the weekend's key Kentucky Derby trials.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to wantonly reduce the analysis of each and every one of the 40 horses in this year's Grand National to "chance" or "no chance". With contributions on the great race from NLD podcast regulars Jane Mangan, Dave Yates, Lee Mottershead, Rishi Persad, Cornelius Lysaght and Tom Stanley. Plus Sam Hockenhull with the latest betting news from Fitzdares and JA McGrath with a look ahead to the major Australian racing this weekend.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Paul Nicholls who talks through his main chances this week at Aintree who could help secure yet another trainer's championship. Tom is then joined by broadcaster and journalist Cornelius Lysaght who talks about his Grand National fancies and whether or not it will be another good race for the Irish. Ben Pauling is along to talk about his strong Aintree team and we also have the second instalment of the Charlie Appleby Big Six interview with Nick, this time talking about his superb crop of three year olds.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to consider the news and events from around the racing world in the lead up to the Grand National. They are joined by 2006 Grand National hero, trainer Martin Brassil, whose confidence in Longhouse Poet is high ahead of this year's race. Nick also catches up with Aintree Clerk Sulekha Varma, who reveals her latest watering plans. Trainer Lawney Hill tells Tom Stanley why she has acquired another string to her Aintree Foxhunters' bow, while Goffs' Derek O'Connor talks us through the Goffs Aintree sale on Thursday night. On the international front, JA McGrath brings us his weekly report from Hong Kong, while James Willoughby brings us up to speed on a frenetic week in the TRC Global rankings.

Tom today speaks to trainer Gordon Elliott who looks set to run eight, possibly nine horses in search of his third Grand National. He discusses their relative chances and puts to bed any concerns about stable form. Senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead joins us to react to this and to give his Grand National views. Jim McGrath gives us an exclusive Chris Waller interview where he sets out his Royal Ascot plans this year. And in today's Weatherbys bloodstock segment, Nick talks to Boardsmill Stud's John Flood.