Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Tom is joined by broadcaster and journalist Cornelius Lysaght to look ahead to another superb renewal of the Juddmonte International and, in particular, consider Alcohol Free's likely participation. They are joined by ThoroughBid co-founder Will Kinsey who talks us through the business and looks ahead to the first online sale. James Willoughby of TRC is along to talk top ten horses. And Marco Ghiani gives us an update after his horror fall yesterday at Lingfield.

Tom is joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop to look ahead to a superb Jacques Le Marois at Deauville on Sunday and ask if this is Palace Pier's toughest test to date. We hear from trainer Jim Bolger whose Poetic Flare is second in the betting and from Alpine Star's trainer Jessica Harrington. Tom is also joined by the Paulick Report's Editor-in-Chief Natalie Voss to discuss the breaking news from the US yesterday that trainer Jorge Navarro has changed his plea to guilty and admitted to the consistent doping of his horses over a four-year period. And we are a month away from National Racehorse Week and trainer Rebecca Menzies joins us to look ahead to opening up her yard and tells us that she's had to extend numbers due to demand.

Tom is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan who initially updates us on the situation with Irish racing crowds and whether things are looking more positive for Irish Champions Weekend. Tony Mullins tells us that though Princess Zoe will run at the Curragh on Friday, she still has York very much on her agenda. David Probert is along to reflect on getting his 100 up for the season and looks ahead to Deauville this weekend and to York next week. And Times journalist Mark Souster gives us his views on the Racing League which has its third instalment tomorrow night at Lingfield.

Tom is joined by Newsboy of the Daily Mirror David Yates who reflects on the news that Richard Kingscote is no longer stable jockey to Tom Dascombe. Tom then joins us and asserts that this has been the case since the start of the season and he'll continue using Richard where possible. He also pays him a glowing tribute. Jockey Neil Callan is along to reflect on his first ride back in the UK since returning from Hong Kong. Executive Director of the PJA Dale Gibson joins us to discuss the need for racecourses to bring their facilities for professionals up to standard. Our weekly bloodstock segment this week takes us to South Africa and to John Koster's Klawervlei Stud where John reflects on his success so far.

Tom in for Nick today and for the rest of the week and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead. They reflect on a fantastic weekend of International racing and are joined by trainer Hugo Palmer, who won his first Group 1 in six years with Ebro River taking the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes. Trainer Jerome Reynier is along to reflect on Marianafoot’s brilliant performance at Deauville in the Prix Maurice de Gheest. The Girls Team won the Shergar Cup on Saturday and jockey Mickaelle Michel talks about that experience in comparison to her time riding in Japan. Tom and Lee also discuss Lee’s follow up piece in the Post this weekend regarding drug use and anti social behaviour at racecourses since the return of crowds.

In the third episode of The Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway rounds up the best of the preview interviews from this week's podcast ahead of the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes and Prix Maurice de Gheest, featuring trainers Dave Loughnane and Kevin Ryan.

This episode also features Leigh Jordon, Executive General Manager of The Victoria Racing Club, on the low number of European entries in this year's Melbourne Cup.

Nick is joined by Racing Post journalist Maddy Playle to discuss the day's national and International racing news. Amongst topics discussed today are the comeback run of Tarnawa, featuring an interview with her rider Colin Keane, and the perceived exodus of good horses from the UK, highlighted by the departure of Prix Robert Papin winner Atomic Force to continue his career in Hong Kong. Bloodstock agent Alastair Donald offers some fresh perspective and explains why opportunities for this horse may be greater overseas. Nick and Maddy also examine whether geldings should be allowed in some of the key Group One races in Europe as well as considering the sluggish return of full crowds on Irish racecourses. Later in this edition, James Willoughby casts his expert eye over another tumultuous week in the TRC Global Rankings.

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop and Emma Berry, European Editor of the Thoroughbred Daily News, to discuss the publication of a new Bloodstock Code in response to the recommendations of the Felice report commissioned by the BHA. Nick and Lydia also wrap up the rest of the day's racing news, highlighting a notable lack of French-trained horses in France's biggest upcoming Group Ones. Later in this edition, Nick catches up with William Haggas for a bulletin on his stable stars Baaeed, Mohaafeth, Al Aasy et al plus Kevin Ryan looks forward to running stable stalwart Brando in the Priz Maurice de Gheest this weekend, and outlines to Nick just what this horse means to the stable.

Nick is joined by RTE broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the day's national and international racing news. First today, legendary trainer Dermot Weld joins the podcast to discuss the return of star filly Tarnawa at Leopardstown tomorrow evening and issues a cautious note on her fitness ahead of this seasonal debut. Nick and Jane look back on yesterday's Group 1 in France, and look ahead to this weekend's Phoenix Stakes in the company of trainer David Loughane, who will saddle likely favourite Go Bears Go. Later in this edition, syndicate manager Sam Hoskins explains why he is taking direct action over prize money, Arena Team manager Chris Dixon gives us his best bet for this week's racing League fixture and BCS Head of Marketing Gregg Taylor reflects on yesterday's entries for British Champions' Day.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the day's national and international racing news, headlined by the release of the 2021 Melbourne Cup entries. As featured in Ep. 213 (April 28th), the regulatory changes to the race have significantly lessened the European entry. Leigh Jordon, Executive General Manager of the Victoria Racing Club, explains to Nick why his team remain fairly happy with 15 overseas entries despite a 50% drop from 2020. Nick and Lee also discuss the growing problem of crowd control on British Racecourses and look ahead to the Group One in Deauville this afternoon, while NLD regular Rishi Persad joins from Tokyo to discuss the British Eventing Team's Gold medal. Micheal Orlandi, owner of Starfield Stud in Co. Westmeath, is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.