Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's news, reflecting on the development of Good Friday as a raceday in the UK, Cazoo's sponsorship of the Derby and the launch of Racehorse Club, which was hotly debated after yesterday's announcement on the show. Syndicate managers Craig Talbot and Jack Cantillon have their say. Meanwhile US based owner Bob Nastanovich, former frontman of Indie rock band Pavement, tells Nick how he became enchanted by British racing, Eddie O'Leary explains why Tiger Roll will head to Aintree rather than Fairyhouse, and James Willoughby brings us a comprehensive rundown of the movers in TRC's Global Rankings plus a look ahead to the best of this weekend's US action.

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by Lee Mottershead from the Racing Post. Lots to discuss with breaking news of a new sponsor the Derby. We also discuss the news of Freddy Tylicki bringing legal action against his former weighing room colleague Graham Gibbons with a hearing set to take place at the end of this year. Plus Max Pimlott talks about a new venture where members of the public have the chance to own a Grand National runner.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the day's racing news, including the development that Starting Prices in the UK will be primarily calculated by off-course firms even when on-course layers return with the relaxation of lockdown restrictions. Nick and Rishi talk through the implications for bettors and layers in the company of BRBA President Chris Hudson. In the build up to the Grand National, Nick talks to Evan Williams, who confirms Welsh National winner Secret Reprieve has been given the "green light" for the race, while JA McGrath brings his postcard from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the day's racing news and to pay tribute to the career of Mick Easterby, who is 90 today and who shows no signs of stopping. The legendary trainer talks at some length to Nick about his longevity, his plans to reach 100 and dispenses his advice on how to live long and prosper. Nick also catches up with leading amateur rider Gina Andrews on her stunning return from injury yesterday, while this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest is Ronnie O'Neill from Whytemount Stud in Co. Kilkenny.

Nick is joined by the Daily Mirror's David Yates to discuss the day's racing news and to reflect on a top class weekend of International sport, which was somewhat dominated by the success of John Gosden, whose command of racing's key storylines as well as its richest races causes David to liken him to the legendary circus impresario P. T. Barnum. Nick is joined by Mishriff's rider David Egan, serving hotel quarantine in the West Drayton Holiday Inn, while RCA CEO David Armstrong explains the sport's decision to claim £21m of government loan rather than the £40m originally offered.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop for a whistlestop tour of the day's important news stories and a look ahead to an excellent and richly diverse weekend's racing. Guests include William Haggas, whose Addeybb bids for success in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill in Australia, Carlisle GM Molly Dingwall on the aims behind the Northern Lights Series, and James Willoughby, who gives a thorough briefing on the Dubai World Cup card and, in particular, the clash between Mishriff and Chrono Genesis in the Sheema Classic.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss today's horseracing news, with reactions to the announcement of a major prizemoney redistribution in favour of connections of placed horses with the intention of owner retentions. Nick quizzes ROA board member Ken McGarrity on the developments and asks what the organisation is doing to grow the prize money pot as a whole. With the Dubai World Cup two days away, and in association with Weatherbys, Nick is joined later in this episode by Naohiro Goda, broadcaster for Japan's 'Green Channel', to discuss the likely Japanese participation in major races around the globe this year.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to pay tribute to the life and racing career of Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, whose blue and white silks were carried worldwide by some of the most recognisable names in the sport. The legendary Willie Carson leads the tributes, with contributions from his successor as first jockey, Richard Hills, as well as trainers Marcus Tregoning, Mike de Kock and Charlie Hills and his long time racing manager Angus Gold.

Nick is joined by David Yates of the Daily Mirror to discuss all the day's racing news, including the admission of owners to British racecourses next week, the "gamble" that never was, the upcoming Flat Turf season and more post-Cheltenham reflections. Nicky Henderson, the Champion jumps trainer, joins the show to talk extensively about last week, with news of Santini, Champ, Chantry House, Shishkin, Epatante and more. Later in this edition, Nick talks to rising star Flat trainer George Boughey as he looks to strike in the first significant early two year old race of the season at Doncaster on Saturday.

Nick is joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to discuss the day's news, beginning with another significant gamble developing on multiple horses from one small stable across three venues this afternoon. Nick talks at length to the trainer concerned, David "DJ" Jeffreys, to ask about how this might have come about and to discuss the chances of these horses, all of whom were outsiders last night. Nick and Lee also continue the discussion of how the British horses can achieve parity with their Irish rivals, with a notable contribution from TBA National Hunt Chair, Dr Bryan Mayoh, himself the breeder of Gold Cup winner Sizing John.