Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the day's news and events from around the Horseracing world. They lead with the development of an app designed to maintain positive mental health among jockeys in Ireland that has been launched by multiple champion-turned-TV and radio personality Ruby Walsh. Walsh talks to Nick about why he felt compelled to get involved in the project. Nick and Lee look ahead to this weekend's Cambridgeshire fixture at Newmarket, with news of a surprise big race ride for Frankie Dettori, and also reflect on two key political appointments this week and their significance for the sport. Trainer George Boughey, fresh from saddling his 100th winner in just two years, joins the conversation, while - later in this episode -Nick talks to Paddy Barlow about the first Student Derby at the Curragh at the end of October.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the world of Horseracing. They lead today on the news that broke last night that Gold Cup favourite Monkfish was out for the coming season, which emerged alongside the announcement of the retirement of Min. Rich Ricci's racing manager Joe Chambers joins the conversation to outline the severity of the injury. Nick and Dave also preview this weekend's action at Newmarket and check in with trainer Hugo Palmer, who tells us that Ebro River will not run in the Middle Park Stakes on Saturday owing to the quickening ground. Palmer also has a positive bulletin on his other star two year old Dubawi Legend. Later in the show, Nick gets the latest on the impending Draftkings takeover of betting giant Entain from renowned market commentator David Buik. JA McGrath brings his latest postcard from Hong Kong.

Nick is with RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the day's events from around the world of horseracing. They are joined first by UK Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy, who talks at some length about his ride in the Prix de l'Arc de Triumph, Chronogenesis. He also nominates his clear danger and the horse that he feels deserves to be favourite. Nick and Jane also speculate as to who might ride Tarnawa, discuss the key hopefuls for the Group Ones this weekend at Newmarket, and give their views on the recent non-triers case at Listowel. Also in this episode, Nick talks to Therese Murphy about recently established Irish Racehorse Retirement Fund, while the prolific Ted Voute is this week's guest in the Weatherbys Bloodstock feature.

Fresh from coming off air for NBC in Canada covering the International races from Woodbine this weekend, Nick is joined by the Daily Mirror's David Yates to discuss the latest news and developments on and off the world's racecourses. They begin by reflecting on a sensational weekend for trainer Charlie Appleby, who took a huge prize in New York as well as three Grade Ones in Canada, all ridden by Frankie Dettori. They consider the significance of these performances while asking whether the stable could crown this fine run in the 'Arc', examining which of the stable stars might be the choice of William Buick. Nick and Dave also expand on recent debates surrounding the naming of the whip and Sunday racing, while Nick is joined by guests Davy Russell, who has made a sparkling start to his unlikely comeback and Charlie Fellowes, who reflects on National Racehorse week and the Sir Henry Cecil Newmarket Open day.

Gina is back with the second of this season's pods pointing towards the big autumn sales, in association with Tattersalls. In this edition, she is joined by award winning journalist Chris McGrath, who makes some trenchant observations on transatlantic bloodstock trends. Other guests include Justify's co-breeder Tanya Gunther, bloodstock agent Ed Sackville on the mating of Sky Lantern, and trainer Ger Lyons, while Coolmore's Saxon Warrior is the stallion in focus.

Gina Bryce returns with a new series of The Bloodstock Bulletin, in association with Tattersalls, ahead of the prestigious Book One Yearling Sale. Gina is joined by TDN Europe Editor Emma Berry for this excellent season opener, which features contributions from Paul McCartan, whose relation to Battaash is set to star at the sale, Nicolas de Chambure, Brad Spicer and Ahmad al Shaikh.

In episode 9 of The Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway revisits some of the interviews on the podcast this week relating to this weekend's racing.

Karl Burke discusses his runners at the Ayr on Saturday where Les Eyre runs the fancied Just Frank in the Ayr Gold Cup and he also gives an update.

David Simcock discusses the chances of his 'loveable rogue', Desert Encounter, who runs in the Grade 1 Canadian International at Woodbine on Saturday evening, a race he's won twice before.

Also hear from Jo Foster regarding her efforts during National Racehorse Week and Nicky Henderson on the retirement of dual Champion Chase winner Altior.

Nick, in Canada for the International, is joined by renowned racing broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss today's national and international racing and bloodstock news. they begin by considering the implications of the news of significant cuts to the Shadwell Empire following the death of founder Sheikh Hamdan al Maktoum, and wonder whether a boutique operation can work without the volume of stock to support it. In other developments, Channel 7 anchor Jason Richardson brings news of a 5 month suspension for star Australian jockey Jamie Kah, while Francis Graffard joins the podcast again on the announcement of his appointment as trainer to HH Aga Khan in Chantilly. Cornelius is in Ayr for the Gold Cup, for which Just Frank is a leading fancy; Nick catches up with his trainer Les Eyre. Meanwhile, in part 3 of our exclusive behind the scenes look at Watership Down Stud's yearling sales prep, Charlotte talks to farrier Gary Pickford, while James Willoughby is along for his regular Friday appearance in what has been one of the most absorbing weeks yet in the TRC Rankings.

Nick, in Canada to cover the Woodbine International, is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the news of the day from around the horseracing world. They are joined by Kim Bailey to discuss a somewhat unusual case involving the withdrawal of a horse, a £1,000 fine and the screening for prohibited substances. Bailey acknowledges his responsibility and also offers his own explanation for the more opaque elements of the written findings. Nick and Rishi also continue the discussion surrounding weekend congestion of the fixture list, this time with input from trainer Karl Burke, who also talks about National Racehorse Week and his hopes for a busy weekend, while Colin Hord, Chair of the Horserace Bettors Forum, makes an appeal for new members.

Nick is joined by Racing Post Senior Writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the news stories of the day from around the world of horseracing. They lead with the reaction to more Sunday racing, as scheduled in the recently published fixture list for 2022. NARS boss George McGrath has responded angrily to this owing to the demands on staff, but trainer David Simcock offers his own rejoinder in conversation with Nick. Simcock is also the trainer of arguably this weekend's most significant horse: the nine year old Desert Encounter, who is looking to win his third Paterson International at Woodbine. As part of National Racehorse Week, Nick also talks to trainer Jo Foster, who is taking her string out into the community, while JA McGrath brings us some important political developments from Hong Kong.