Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to reflect on the day's best stories from around the horseracing world. They begin by discussing an interview given to The Guardian newspaper by Frankie Dettori to promote his new book, in which he breezes through a range of significant and serious subjects. They also consider Joseph O'Brien's comments on Australian racing protocols, look ahead to the jump racing this weekend and provide further analysis of yesterday's PJA statement as well as celebrating the return of Grand National winning rider Rachael Blackmore. Nick catches up with trainer Ismail Mohammed, the Newmarket-based trainer looking to complete an audacious double with runners in the Melbourne Cup and Breeders' Cup, while Naohiro Goda spins us through the Japanese runners at Del Mar. Plus, legendary former trainer Criquette Head Maarek tells Nick about the history of her family's stud, Haras du Quesnay, as we continue our Tuesday series with Weatherbys.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the day's latest national and international horseracing news. They lead with news of a strong statement from the Professional Jockeys' Association, which calls for an end to the BHA's investigation into the Robbie Dunne/Bryony Frost case on the basis that a second week of newspaper revelations and the processes of the investigation now precludes a fair hearing. Reflecting on an excellent weekend of racing on the Flat and over Jumps, Nick talks to owner/breeder Julian Richmond Watson about the success of Scope in the Group One Prix Royal Oak, while Champion Jockey Harry Skelton reflects on a superb weekend on Allmankind and Third Time Lucki and looks forward to Shan Blue in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby. Later in this edition, Nick is joined by Jayne Moore, whose jockey son Josh has now been waiting a week for surgery, with his operation delayed four times.

Charlotte Greenway reviews some of the interviews from this week's episodes relevant to this weekend's racing at Doncaster and to the final Group 1 race of the UK flat season, the Vertem Futurity Stakes for two-year-olds.

There are interviews with Roger Varian who runs Bayside Boy and Charlie Johnston, assistant to Mark Johnston, who runs Group 2 Royal Lodge winner, Royal Patronage.

Also hear Lee Mottershead's thoughts on favourite Luxembourg's win in the Beresford Stakes as well as why he has reservations.

Finally, Charlotte recap's on trainer, Ralph Beckett's interview earlier in the week regarding the ARC prize money debate and why the National Trainers Federation rejected the proposal.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to consider the latest headlines from around the world of horseracing. They lead with a difficult day for John and Thady Gosden's Clarehaven stable, with the news of a positive test for banned substance ketamine, found to be a contaminant from a user among the stable staff. Gosden's star Mishriff was then ruled out of the Breeders' Cup. Nick and Rishi also discuss Charlie Appleby's six contenders for Del Mar, revealed to Nick last night, plus look ahead to the Vertem Futurity with trainer Roger Varian, whose Bayside Boy is a key player. Varian also brings news of star fillies Eshaada and BC bound Teona. Later in the show, JA McGrath previews the Cox Plate in association with HBA Media, while James Willoughby brings us his weekly rankings update.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the horseracing world. They begin by discussing the news from Australia that leading Cox Plate fancy Gold Trip (a European import) would likely be withdrawn from the race as he had not satisfied the veterinary check, despite trainers David Eustace and Ciaran Maher plus rider Damien Oliver being more than happy with the horse. Nick talks to an obviously frustrated Eustace and discusses the implications for the international future of the country's biggest races. Nick and Lee look ahead to the weekend, consider the fields sizes at Cheltenham, ponder the likely brilliance of Aidan O'Brien's two year old Luxembourg and talk to Charlie Johnston, the assistant trainer of his chief rival in the Vertem Futurity, Royal Patronage. They also continue the prize money/fixtures debate, noting the intervention of significant political figures. Later in the show, Nick catches up with Thoroughbid founder Will Kinsey, who has details of their latest online auction.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the day's national and international racing news. Continuing yesterday's prize money debate among owners and trainers, Nick talks to leading All Weather trainer Mick Appleby, who expresses his dismay at having no knowledge of what his trade body (NTF) was proposing, and owner Jim Walker, who is broadly against the proposed ARC prize money deal. Walker, owner of Gold Cup hero Subjectivist, broke the news that his star could yet make a surprise return to the racecourse if continuing his progress from serious injury. Nick and Jane begin the show by discussing the Irish budget and its implications plus the return of crowds in Ireland. They also consider the rise and rise of Hollie Doyle, talk to BCS CEO Rod Street for a debrief on Champions' Day, and ponder whether Mishriff should run in the Breeders' Cup Classic, aided and abetted by NBC analyst Matt Bernier.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's racing news. They lead today with the prize money row that broke out last night when the National Trainers' Federation (NTF) and Professional Jockeys' Association (PJA) torpedoed a deal that had been agreed by the Arena Racing Company (ARC) and the other constituents of the Horsemen's Group (HG). Nick talks to trainer Ralph Beckett, a vocal member of the NTF council, and to Charlie Parker, HG Chair. Nick and Lydia also discuss the comments of incoming PJA Jumps President David Bass in light of the Frost/Dunne case discussed on yesterday's show. Later in the show, Nick catches up with Harriet Bethell, whose walk in aid of the Injured Jockeys' Fund at Pontefract yesterday was another remarkable step on her journey to recovery, while esteemed vet James Crowhurst discusses the new Thoroughbred Breeders' Welfare Guidelines as we go around the Bloodstock world with Weatherbys.

Nick is joined by the Daily Mirror's David Yates to discuss the day's latest national and international racing news. They lead with the leak of the 120 page document detailing the bullying charges brought against jockey Robbie Dunne in April as a result of complaints made by fellow rider Bryony Frost; charges which Dunne denies. In this episode, they also discuss an angry Champions' Day, which saw Frankie Dettori, John Gosden and Sheikh Fahad all expressing significant displeasure. Later in this edition, Shadwell manager Angus Gold talks about the future of the operation in the glow of the successes of Baaeed, Eshaada and Aldaary on Champions' Day.

In this episode, Charlotte Greenway looks back at some of the interviews on the podcast this week with connections of runners at this weekend's 10th running of QIPCO Champions Day at Ascot.

These include William Haggas, whose runners include the 3 in the Champions Stakes, 1 in the Long Distance Cup and Baaeed, who takes on Palace Pier, in the QEII. Laura Collett also explains her fascinating involvement in Haggas's Dubai Honour's journey to Champions Day.

Alan King discusses the chances of last year's Long Distance Cup winner Trueshan, gaining back-to-back victories, after his win in France just two weeks ago and Amy Ryan joins to give the latest on legend Brando, who will be making his 6th appearance in the Champions Sprint.

Tom is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to look ahead to tomorrow’s QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot. We hear from Sheikh Fahad’s racing manager David Redvers about the sponsorship of the event and he also talks jockey’s championship and the team’s unwavering support of retained rider Oisin Murphy. Laura Collett is along to talk about working with Champion Stakes runner Dubai Honour and Amy Ryan tells about stable favourite Brando, set to run in his sixth consecutive Champions Sprint. We get a TRC Global Rankings update from James Willoughby and Jim McGrath joins us to preview this weekend’s features in Australia in the first of four segments in association with HBA Media.