Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer and broadcaster Maddy Playle to take a look at what is happening in the world of horseracing today. They lead with this year's edition of the Betfair Chase, a thrilling race in prospect featuring Gold Cup runner-up A Plus Tard vs the 3-time winner of the race Bristol de Mai, whose rider Daryl Jacob joins Nick en route to riding at Market Rasen today. Nick and Maddy also discuss the Ascot comebacks of Lostintranslation, Goshen, Defi du Seuil and Dashel Drasher, while Nick is in Bahrain for the third running of the Bahrain International Trophy, where world renowned race caller Mark Johnson gives his perspective on the track and this year's line-up. Meanwhile, in the first of a new 12-part series, Godolphin Flying Start trainee Chris Moore explains his entry into the sport and what he has been learning on the course so far.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the day's national and international racing news. Amongst topics discussed are trainer Philip Rothwell's ire at his non-triers fine at Limerick, Jane's overview of the John Warwick affair, A Plus Tard in the Betfair Chase, a particularly strong view on the Bryony Frost ban, and the possibility of a new 'Drive to Survive' style documentary on racing. Nick talks to Christian Williams about inheriting star chaser Waiting Patiently, Harry Derham gives insight into why racecourse gallops are crucial, Charlie Hills talks about his chances of landing the Bahrain International with Pogo, while JA McGrath drops in with his update from Hong Kong.

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead. Plenty to discuss and we start with Lee's view on the new Dettori film which premiered at the Curzon Mayfair last night. We then discuss Lee's Monday column in the Racing Post which focussed on Cheltenham's request for ITV not to broadcast the hunt parade on Friday's Countryside Day. There is also news from Ireland on ex-trainer Stephen Mahon and from the UAE on trainer Satish Seemar. UK trainer Kim Bailey is along to talk likely weekend runners, notably Imperial Aura and Espoir De Romay. And Italian bloodstock takes centre stage in our weekly Weatherbys segment.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's national and international racing news. In an attempt to unpick the complex and challenging case of the seizure of alleged banned substances from a premises in Ireland, they consider what we know, what we don't know and what we need to know about a situation that is rattling the Irish racing industry. Later in the show, Nick and Lydia reflect on some of the key performances from Cheltenham's November meeting, with significant input from rider Harry Skelton, who talks to Nick at some length.

In episode 17 of the Saturday, Charlotte Greenway recaps on some of the interviews this week regarding racing at this weekend's Paddy Power Meeting at Cheltenham.

Dan Skelton goes into the weekend with multiple favourites and he highlights his best chances including the favourite for the Paddy Power Gold Cup, Protektorat.

Another trainer with a fancied runner in the Paddy Power Gold Cup is Sam Thomas who runs Al Dancer, a horse that came to him in the summer from Nigel Twiston-Davies and was third in this race last year.

Finally, we hear from Nick and Lydia Hislop on who they fancy over the weekend as well as the runners that they will be avoiding backing.

In a specially extended episode, Nick is joined at Cheltenham by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to look across the day's news and events from around the racing world. As they look ahead to three excellent days at the home of UK jump racing, they consider the much discussed topic of small fields with the My Drogo match the race of most interest this afternoon. Nick and Lydia also preview tomorrow's Paddy Power Gold Cup and continue the discussion of the drugs raid in Ireland on Tuesday. James Willoughby is along for a bumper edition of the TRC Ranking Update with the Breeders' Cup and Melbourne in the rearview mirror, while Nick brings you the extended version of his NBC Sports interview with Charles Scheeler, Chair of the newly formed Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the day's latest national and international racing news. They lead today with the story of the drugs raid carried out Tuesday in Co. Kildare by officials from Ireland's Department of Agriculture, the Gardai and IHRB. They also look back on the winners of last night's Cartier awards, with a contribution from Trueshan's co-owner Andrew Gemmell, discuss the main points that emerged from yesterday's "Let's Talk About Race" webinar, and debate the significance of another very small field high profile race at Cheltenham. Later in this edition, Nick catches up with young trainer Toby Lawes, who has his first two runners at Cheltenham tomorrow, while World Horse Welfare CEO Roly Owers gives details of today's crucial annual conference.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest national and international horseracing news. Today, the lead with the lengthy report which has been published in response to the Oireachtas hearings back in July into alleged doping in Irish racing. Nick and Dave discuss whether the recommendations made by the committee are realistic given their significant cost. They also look ahead to Cheltenham's Paddy Power meeting and provide commentary on the ongoing court battle between Tom George and Tattersalls. Later in this episode, Nick talks to star NZ-born, Australian-based rider James McDonald about the three superstars he has been riding: Nature Strip, Verry Elleegant and Zaaki, while JA McGrath gives us his weekly update from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to review the day's news from around the horseracing world. They combine a look forward to the Paddy Power meeting at Cheltenham this weekend, including a notable and extended interview with trainer Dan Skelton, with a look back at some of the key news stories arising from the Breeders' Cup, with particular reference to the CHRB's altered statement yesterday on the Modern Games affair. They consider the final nominations for the Cartier Horse of the Year, Frankel's revised stud fee and discuss the significance of the ongoing court case between Tattersalls and trainer Tom George. GBR's CEO Rod Street joins the show to discuss the success of National Racehorse Week, while the week's Weatherby's Bloodstock guest is Ralf Kredel.

Tom Stanley is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to reflect on a dramatic few days at Del Mar for the Breeders' Cup. Trainer Charlie Appleby is along to talk about his unbelievable meeting, having two horses scratched but still enjoying an unprecedented three winners. Japanese broadcaster Naohiro Goda joins us to reflect on the first ever Japanese winners at the Breeders' Cup. And with Cheltenham's November meeting just around the corner back in the UK, in-form trainer Sam Thomas tells us of plans for a few of his runners.