Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined for a lively edition of the popular daily racing podcast by ITV Racing's Matt Chapman to canter through today's racing news. First today, they reflect on the Gambling Commission's "no decision" call at the end of its purportedly critical board meeting. They ask whether the strength of opposition has meaningfully impacted the debate, and feature the key elements of Matt's interview yesterday with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Also today, trainer George Scott on another Group One victory with Caballo de Mar, Fozzy Stack on why Thesecretadversary might get closer to Gstaad in the Irish Guineas, Tim Kent and Henry Beeby look back at the Goffs Spring Sale, and Rob Furber on another winning night at Eurovision.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Amongst today’s discussion points: can Peter Savill return as BHA Chair, are BHA worries intensifying over Equine Flu, and will the Gambling Commission make an announcement on FRAs today? In light of the last point, Geoff Banks joins the show to predict what the industry will do next. Plus, William Haggas on Maltese Cross and the difficulty of finding jockeys this busy Saturday, Naohiro Goda on the two remaining Japanese entries for Ascot, and Robert Cowell on the progressive Jakajaro tackling the Temple Stakes.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look at today's racing news from around the world. On toady's show, trainer Ed Walker explains why Sunday is such an important staging post in the career of his stable star Almaqam, whose racecourse returns - feels the trainer - have not matched his ability. Also today, Richard Hughes on talking on "monster" True Love with America Queen. Plus, Anthony Bromley explains to Eva O’Neill why the feted and pioneering Million in Mind syndicate is drawing to a close this week in Doncaster.

JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, US owner Jim Hilton explains why the Tatts Ireland breeze-up is such a rich source of success, while the Jockey Club's Anna Metekohy talks about last weekend's Equine Wellbeing Seminar, Behind the Bridle.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing's Oli Bell to look at the news of the day from around the racing world. With the threat of Equine Flu mounting and already forcing one abandonment and the cancellation of Hunter Chasing, Nick talks to BHA Equine Welfare boss James Given and Alan Hill, leading Point to Point and Hunter Chase trainer. Also today, Nick and Oli discuss the intervention of Nigel Farage in the affordability debate as well as the reported tensions between Kia Joorabchian and his Ireland-based trainer Robson Aguiar. Oli catches up with Neil King at Goffs, while Three Chimneys' Tony Cissell discusses Gun Runner as our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest, Dan Barber runs the rule over Notable Speech in the Timeofrm Perspective, and Tattersalls' Kat Sheridan explains a whole night of sponsorship for the stable at Huntingdon on Tuesday.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, they review the weekend's activities on and off the track, from MPs petitioning Lisa Nandy on affordability, to Notable Speech's brilliant display at Newbury, which is the subject of Adam Mills' TPD analysis. Nick catches up with Preakness winning trainer Chad Summers, Charlotte talks to Royal racing manager John Warren about Friday's treble for the King and Queen, Josh brings us his report from the Grand Steeplechase de Paris, and owner George Gill (Opulence Racing) tells us about Sukanya's bid to win the Irish 1.000 Guineas this weekend.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They reflect on yesterday's key Derby trial at York - the Dante - with reflections from winning rider Colin Keane, who caught up with Charlotte yesterday. Also today, an in-depth interview with Ralph Beckett about some of his very promising three year olds, including four potential candidates for the Oaks, plus Derby and Coronation Cup hopefuls. Plus, York's Anthea Leigh on how a nasty incident at the track yesterday could have been much worse without preparation some weeks earlier. James Willoughby has an in-depth look at the 151st Preakness, while Andrew Offerman brigs us up to speed on the NYRA Stakes schedule this fall, and York's F & B supremo Steve Cooper drops in with the latest.

Nick, in Baltimore, is joined from York by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They discuss yesterday's Musidora Stakes, with sound from John Gosden on why I Am The One will miss Epsom. Meanwhile, trainer David Menuisier explains why the victory of Master Builder in the finale meant so much, as he also has news of Guineas also-ran Inis Mor. Looking ahead to the weekend, Al Shaqab racing manager Bertrand le Metayer looks forward to taking on the big guns in the Lockinge with Moulin winner Sahlan, while Lucinda Russell gets excited about a trip to Paris for the French Champion Hurdle with Apple Away. Maiti Stirling tells us of some of York's continuing initiatives this week, Ramiro Restrepo sings the praises of the Fasig Tipton Timonium sale, where he bought Kentucky Derby winner Mage four years ago, and Ben Atkins brings us his pointing update. Plus, Mike Repole tells Nick about helping to revive the fortunes of Italian racing and breeding, while espousing some typically strong views on the future of the US Triple Crown and the decision of the Derby winners to skip the Preakness.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to look at today's racing headlines. Rishi is at York, where we are joined by rider Tom Marquand, who gives his thoughts on his key rides this week, which include Morshdi in the Dante, On the theme of Derby Trials, data and time expert James Willoughby runs the rule over the Derby Trials thus far, and articulates the case for Constitution River to run in France rather than at Epsom. Also today, Adrian Bott on the freak stingray injury that will keep Lady of Camelot away from Ascot, plus news of Sir Delius and a possible trip to Hong Kong. Back at York, Tattersalls' Jason Singh on 41 years of Musidora sponsorship, and Gavin Pattison on facilities upgrades for 2026. JA McGrath has the latest on the HK beat, while Nick and Rishi assess the latest pronouncements on affordability checks from the Gambling Commission's Tim Miller.

Nick is joined by David Yates for Tuesday's edition of the popular daily racing podcast. Juddmonte manager Barry Mahon is first up today, with a full update on the operation's key runners at York and Newbury this week, plus an update on Field of Gold. Also today, Jim Goldie on the return of American Affair in the Minster Stakes, Dan Barber with perspective on French Classics and the Timefome Jumps Awards, and Kia Joorabchian on building a breeding operation to lay down foundations for his global ambitions, in association with Weatherbys.

Plus, Nick and Dave have further reflections on yesterday's Ballydoyle visit as well as the resignation of Dr James Noyes from his advisory position.

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