Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by the Daily Mirror's David Yates to digest the news that a limited number of fans will be allowed back to certain racecourses as early as next Wednesday as part of the UK government's lockdown relaxation and re-introduction of the tier system. Nick speaks to Simon Sherwood, Managing Director of Ludlow Racecourse, scheduled to race on that day, to find out how many people might be able to attend. Ahead of this weekend's Newbury feature, the Ladbrokes Trophy, Nick talks to Harriet Graham, trainer of the favourite Aye Right, while Darren Rogers updates us on plans for a brand new turf track at Churchill Downs and, in this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock slot, Luke Gedge-Gibson talks of his plans to stand 5 stallions at his new stud farm in Dorset.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's events, including the continuing discussion of how the government's £40m loan to the sport may be distributed and administered. They are joined by Racecourse Association boss David Armstrong for his reaction. Later in this edition, Nick talks at length to prolific owner Simon Munir, whose Bristol de Mai was the star of the weekend, about plans for his star steeplechaser and his thoughts on the ownership experience during the pandemic.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the day's news, including the announcement that British Horseracing is to receive a £40m Government loan as part of its winter relief package for sports affected by Covid. In Bahrain, Nick talks to the UK Ambassador, HE Roddy Drummond, about the boost that the upcoming sporting events will give the Kingdom. Later in the show, Fitzdares CEO Will Woodhams drops by to discuss the company's newly commissioned documentary about Sir Henry Cecil, while Dermot Weld gives an extended interview about Tarnawa, giving James Willoughby food for thought in his weekly TRC Global Rankings.

Gina Bryce is joined by top bloodstock journalist and author Tom Peacock to continue the build up to the final sales of the year at Tattersalls, beginning next week. Gina catches up with renowned foal consignor Derek Veitch of Ringfort Stud, who has enjoyed a sensational 2020 with Miss Amulet, Minzaal and Ubetterbelieveit. The blue hen Shastye is profiled with Julian Dollar, the MD of Newsells Park.

Nick is joined by the RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss all the day's news, including the announcement of the teams for next summer's Racing League, which include a combined squad from Joseph and Donnacha O'Brien. They also discuss trainer Alan King's comments as reported in the Racing Post weekender that the ground at Cheltenham was a "joke", a topic picked up by guest Ruby Walsh, as he drops in to talk about the new season of the popular Road to Cheltenham show. Continuing the build up to the 2nd Bahrain International Trophy, Nick talks to Maddy O'Meara, travelling head for Andrew Balding's powerful stable, who is supervising the preparation of Bangkok.

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to digest all the day's news, taking in what was Britain's most well-publicised and public workout at Newbury racecourse involving some of the sport's biggest stars and where reporter Rupert Bell caught up with trainer Emma Lavelle. Ahead of the Bahrain International, Nick catches up with Yoshi Hashida, assistant trainer of Deirdre, while JA McGrath brings you all the latest news from Hong Kong and shipping agent Lucy Greayer discusses the implications of Brexit following the advice not to travel horses from the UK to EU countries for two weeks from January 1st.

Nick, based in Bahrain this week for the International Trophy, is joined by Lydia Hislop for the 100th edition of the Daily Podcast. Having discussed the challenges facing the Horseracing industry at length since the show's first episode on July 1st, Nick and Lydia imagine how the next 100 days might look, taking us to the cusp of the Cheltenham Festival. With a number of the UK's leading jumpers out in force this weekend, Nick talks to Gary Moore about the seasonal hurdling debut of his stable star Goshen. Meanwhile, Tom Stanley talks to trainer George Baker about basing a portion of his stable in Bahrain for the Winter, while James McHale is in for this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock slot.

Tom Stanley in for Nick this Monday and joined by Dave Yates of the Daily Mirror. After a weekend of controversy in the National Hunt game, Tom and Dave ask if more can be done to avoid such situations in the future. Tom speaks to jockey Jack Tudor who was awarded the race at Fontwell yesterday where all other riders were disqualified. Robbie Power and Henry De Bromhead also join the show to reflect on their excellent weekends.

Nick is joined by broadcaster and sales consignor Jane Mangan to discuss all today's news, including an analysis of the current quirks and inconsistencies in the Flat vs. Jumps bloodstock markets. After yesterday's controversial disqualification of a winner at Taunton, trainer of the first past the post Noel Williams drops in for a chat. Later, Nick catches up with the Jockey Club's Grant Rowley to talk about racing's new online community hub, while trainer Harry Whittington tells Cornelius Lysaght about his illustrious lineage, Sharkie gives us the lowdown from the Fitzdares trading room, and James Willoughby updates us on all the TRC Global Rankings post-Breeders' Cup.

Gina Bryce is your host for the first in a fresh batch of Bloodstock podcasts brought to you by Tattersalls ahead of their December Breeding Stock and Foal Sales. In this episode, Gina talks to renowned bloodstock journalist Julian Muscat, covering the Floors Stud part dispersal, Expert Eye, first crop stallions, top broodmare Cabaret and Breeders' Cup winner and Tattersalls grad Aunt Pearl, in the company of agents Bradley Weisbord and Liz Crow.