Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss all the day's horseracing news. Nick and Jane reflect on yesterday's press conference with Aidan O'Brien ahead of Irish Champions' Weekend, discuss the changes to the British handicapping methodology post-Cheltenham, and consider the philosophy of the Irish Racehorse Trainers' association. Nick conducts two in-depth interviews in today's show: the first is with Harry Derham, the long time assistant to multiple champion trainer Paul Nicholls, who has decided to branch out on his own. Later in this episode, Racing League CMO Oli Harris tells Nick whether the much debated series will be back for a second season.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad - returning from a busy summer of sporting commitments for the BBC - to discuss the day's national and international racing news. While lamenting its apparent lack of interest this side of the channel, Nick and Rishi look forward to a potentially stunning edition of this weekend's Prix du Moulin at Longchamp, which could feature the unbeaten Baaeed throwing his huge reputation into the jaws of the super-tenacious and talented Poetic Flare. With the assistance of Baaeed's trainer William Haggas, Nick and Rishi try to establish the true merit of this exciting colt. Also in this edition, there is discussion of Irish Champions Weekend, with an important contribution on crowd numbers from HRI CEO Brian Kavanagh, plus a look ahead to Haydock's Sprint Cup. Nick and Rishi also discuss the latest contentious stewarding issues with BHA Chief Regulatory Officer Brant Dunshea.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the day's national and international racing news. They begin by discussing an imminent return to the saddle with 42 year old jumps jockey Davy Russell, one of the modern greats whose career was thrown into serious jeopardy with an horrendous neck injury last year. Nick and Dave follow up yesterday's conversations about stewarding in the UK and this weekend's Sprint Cup, while Nick catches up with Ger Lyons following his 1000th winner yesterday. Lyons outlines plans for his star two year old filly Sacred Bridge, while rejecting fellow Irish trainers' calls for a return to 24 hour declarations. Later in this edition, Nick finds out more about the 'Saratoga Savage' Firenze Fire from trainer Kelly Breen, while BBAG's Klaus Eulenberger is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead asking if there has been a clear change in British stewarding and the way rules are implemented. Lee then reflects on his experience at Newmarket over the weekend and we hear from Rachel Rennie who won the Newmarket Town Plate five years after breast cancer ruled her out of the race. Ed Walker is along to talk Starman ahead of the Sprint Cup and discusses International options for the horse going forward. And we hear from Gavin Lynch who has set up the Coast To Curragh Cycle in memory of Pat Smullen and Gavin's mother Olive.

In the fifth episode of The Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway brings you a new and exclusive interview with John Gosden regarding his season so far, as well as an update on some of his stable stars, old and new.

Plus a recap of Richard Hannon's thoughts on Chindit's chances ahead of Saturday's Group 2, Celebration Mile at Goodwood and James Ferguson's hopes for filly Mise En Scene in the Group 3 Prestige Stakes.

Also, ahead of racing at Newmarket this weekend, a replay of Peter Scargill's thoughts on filly, Adaay To Remember, ahead of her first go in pattern company.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's national and international racing news. They begin by discussing two of the week's notable talking points, first exploring whether the mooted British equivalent to a Dublin Racing Festival is really a possibility and, second, what it is that might really be driving punters towards black market bookmakers. With Saratoga hosting the world's best racing this weekend, James Willoughby joins Nick to discuss the plethora of Grade One goodies at the Spa, including Essential Quality, Gamine and Japan, as well as cantering through this week's highly dynamic TRC Top Ten. Nick also catches up with trainers Richard Hannon and James Ferguson ahead of this weekend's fixture at Goodwood, while Richard Phillips drops in to talk about National Racehorse Week.

Nick is joined by Racing Post Senior Writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the day's news stories from the world of horseracing. They lead with the news that the BHA has extended the Covid-inspired restriction on jockeys riding at more than one meeting per day, as approved by the Professional Jockeys Association. Nick talks in some depth on the somewhat contentious subject with PJA Executive Director Dale Gibson. Later in this edition, journalist Peter Scargill tells Nick about his investigation into unscrupulous Black Market targeting of problem gamblers and also has an update on his syndicate star Adaay to Remember, who is a fancy for this weekend's Hopeful Stakes. Eve Johnson Houghton drops in to give a positive word for all three of her runners in tonight's Racing League, and has news of her stable stars Jumby and Chipotle.

Nick is joined by David Yates, 'Newsboy' of the Daily Mirror, to discuss the latest horseracing news, focussing chiefly on the recent debate on how the sport should best be marketed and whether (see earlier editions this month) there is an issue surrounding the alienation of a supposed core audience. GBR and BCS Chief Executive Rod Street issued a sharp rejoinder to this on social media yesterday, and joins Nick for a wide ranging interview this morning. Later in the show, Nick also talks to owner/breeder John Dance, who is establishing his new base in Middleham and who was responsible for buying the top lot at yesterday's GoffsUK Sale at Doncaster.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght for the daily look at the news and events in the racing world. The NLD podcast has received a thoughtfully written paper from trainer Venetia Williams, in which she outlines a number of the reasons why British based jumps horses have been underperforming relative to their Irish counterparts, particularly highlighted by events at this year's Cheltenham Festival. Here, Williams gives Nick an extensive and wide-ranging interview outlining her motivation. On a related theme, the Jockey Club today announced a return to pre-pandemic prize money levels in Q4 of 2021. Nick talks to CEO Nevin Truesdale. Later in this edition, in a truly fascinating and in depth episode of the Weatherbys Bloodstock Series, we get the low down on racing in Kenya from one of the country's most influential figures Mary Binks.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the day's national and international horseracing news. Beginning by dissecting the action from Deauville and elsewhere, they consider which is the most exciting two year old to have strutted their stuff in the last few days, and wonder about the possible rematch between Chesham 1-2 Point Lonsdale and Reach for the Moon after their excellent subsequent efforts over the weekend . Nick talks at some length to The Queen's Racing and Bloodstock adviser John Warren about how Reach for the Moon's career might play out between now and the dream Derby in Platinum Jubilee year. He also catches up with Malton trainer Richard Fahey, whose Perfect Power ended a frustrating spell for the stable with victory in the Group One Prix Morny. Nick and Jane also talk about frustrations with congestion from away fixtures around Group One races and touch on the responsibility of the sport's marketeers towards their core audience, while Lauren Braithwaite drops in to talk about The Great Racing Welfare Cycle.