Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Racing Post journalist Maddy Playle to reflect on all the day's national and international racing news, headlined by Torquator Tasso's sensational victory for Germany in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Nick talks to owner Peter Endres, who suggests the colt could now retire to stud in Germany, and also to Daniel Kruger, MD of DeutscherGalopp, to discuss the significance of the win for German racing and breeding. James Willoughby also drops in to wonder where TT will fit into the TRC rankings after defeating 4 of the worlds's top 11. NBC's Britney Eurton joins the conversation to discuss whether the controversial Medina Spirit is now a real contender for the Breeders' Cup Classic after his romp in the Awesome Again Stakes, while Tattersalls Marketing Director Jimmy George looks ahead to the prestigious Book One sale.

In episode 11 of the Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway brings you the thoughts from jockeys, trainers and owners with runners in this weekend's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.

This includes Charlie Appleby who runs his two Derby winners, Oisin Murphy who is looking to land a first success in the Arc for Japan aboard their mare Chrono Genesis and Christian Demuro who rides the leading french hope Raabihah for Jean Claude Rouget etc.

Also featured are connections of Sealiway, Mojo Star and Torquator Tasso.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's national and international racing news. They lead with a preview of this year's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe through he prism of a truly grisly weather forecast for the weekend in Paris and examine which of the stellar field might best be equipped. Later in this edition, James Willoughby points out that - with 4 in the Global Top 11 - this is the deepest race on TRC Rankings for a decade, while Nick talks to Mojo Star's trainer Richard Hannon and Tom Stanley catches up with last year's winning rider Cristian Demuro.

Nick and Lydia also discuss extensively the likely effect of the reshuffled government on racing and gambling policy, while nutritionist Polly Bonnor is the penultimate part of our behind the scenes look at sales preparation at Watership Down Stud.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Continuing the build-up to this weekend's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Nick has news of the draw for the race, the significant withdrawal of Teona on account of the continued rainfall, and catches up with Julia Romich, assistant trainer to Marcel Weiss, responsible for the sole German representative Torquator Tasso. Nick and Cornelius canter through news on the home front, taking in the news of Reach for the Moon's abrupt end to the campaign, Ascot's recently released financials, and leading with whether yesterday's controversial jockey switch at Kempton might prompt a change to the existing rules. Later in the show, Nick talks to syndicate manager Nick Bradley, who has three live chances in Group One races this weekend at Newmarket and Longchamp, while JA McGrath brings his weekly update from Hong Kong.

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead to discuss the news that trainer Johnny Farrelly has been permanently excluded from British racing. We also reflect on news that the BHA Head of Integrity Chris Watts has left his role after four years and discuss the BHA announcement of operating losses of £1 million last year. Turning to Longchamp this weekend, trainer Francois Rohaut is along to look ahead to Suesa running in the Prix de l'Abbaye and we speak Tony Mullins as Princess Zoe bids to defend her Prix du Cadran crown.

Gina continues the build up to Book 1 with the TDN’s International Editor Kelsey Riley as they assess the U.S. yearling market and discuss potential involvement in this year's Tattersalls October Yearling Sales. Guests include regular Tattersalls purchaser and buyer of star graduate Campanelle, Ben McElroy, Cheveley Park Stud’s Chris Richardson, Tally-Ho Stud’s Roger O’Callaghan and Richard Hannon.

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by RTV, RTE & ITV broadcaster Jane Mangan to reflect on the retirement of St Mark’s Basilica. Jane also discusses the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe confirmations and we hear from Haras De La Gousserie representative Pauline Chehboub about French challenger Sealiway. We also look ahead to Day 1 of the Goffs Orby Sale and hear from Group Chief Executive Henry Beeby in our Tuesday Bloodstock segment. This weekend’s domestic highlight is the Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes and Jane Chapple-Hyam is along to talk Saffron Beach and also reference current fuel concerns for the racing world.

Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to discuss the day's latest horseracing news, which features a lengthy interview with trainer Charlie Appleby in the build up to Sunday's Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe at Paris Longchamp. Appleby also gives an opinion on the relative merits of star two year olds Native Trail and Coroebus. Later in this edition, NRT Director Jason Anderson tells Nick he has 48 hours before the fuel crisis starts to significantly impact on his ability to transport horses around the country, while William Jarvis rules Lady Bowthorpe out of the Sun Chariot Stakes.

In episode 10 of The Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway revisits some of the conversations on the podcast this week relating to this weekend's racing.

George Boughey discusses the chances of his two runners in the Cheveley Parks Stakes at Newmarket.

Lee Mottershead analyses Frankie Detorri's decision to ride Magical Morning in the Cambridgeshire instead of favourite, Uncle Bryn.

Also included is Ruby Walsh on why he's got involved with Leafyard, a mental health app for jockeys and an extended version of part 5 of the Watership Down Stud series, with vet Alastair Welch.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's national and global Horseracing news. They lead with the news that Matt Hancock MP, former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and whose West Suffolk constituency includes Newmarket, has led a debate in parliament on the future and funding of horseracing, once again stressing the need for reform of the Levy to a turnover-based model and calling for the capture of Levy on bets on foreign racing. Nick and Lydia also discuss the upcoming racing at Newmarket , the recent pre-race testing regime in Ireland and lament the loss of star filly Santa Barbara. Charlotte is at Watership Down once again, this time with vet Alastair Welch, while James Willoughby's TRC rankings rundowns concentrates on an intense battle for the title if world's number one trainer.