Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan on Easter Monday for a look at the key racing headlines from around the world. Trainer David Hayes is first on today's show to respond to this morning's outrageous performance from Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin, extending his unbeaten streak to 19. Also on the show today, Nick and Jane begin the build up in earnest to the Randox Grand National, with news from trainers Jimmy Mangan and Gavin Cromwell, including important defectors from the race. Plus. Rachel King on becoming the first woman to win the Australian Derby, jockey Clifford Lee on his extraordinary comeback win on Al Qareem, and Adam Mills runs the rule over the weekend's key Kentucky Derby trials.

Charlotte Greenway bringing you the podcast on Good Friday and joined by RTÉ‘s Jane Mangan. They look ahead to the action this weekend with particular focus on Fairyhouse's Easter Festival for which the highlight will be Monday’s Boyle Sports Irish Grand National. Sean Graham, racing manager to Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy, is along to discuss next steps for those in their burgeoning ownership empire including Energumene who runs Monday and two fillies that could play a big role in the Classics this flat season Venetian Sun and My Ophelia. Finally, Simon Marsh debriefs us on his recent trip to the Inglis Easter yearling sale where Watership Down purchased a AU$2.2 million Too Darn Hot colt.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding, who starts by looking at the issues at Chelmsford racecourse that meant today and tomorrow’s fixtures will not take place. Since the BHA’s ruling yesterday, both parties have posted contradicting statements and Jon looks at whose role it was to protect trainers, owners, jockey etc in this situation. Trainer Ben Pauling joins the show to look ahead to Monday’s Irish National, for which he has favourite The Jukebox Kid, as well as running through his team for Aintree and Punchestown. Paddy Twomey discusses some of his leading lights for the 2026 season and Ben Atkins has the latest from the point to pointing field in Britain.

Josh steps in for Nick on today’s episode of Nick Luck Daily, unpacking plenty of racing headlines. From the 2,000 Guineas scratching drama at Ballydoyle to the surprise reappearance entry of Oxted five years on. There’s discussion around the cancelled Chelmsford City fixtures and resulting owner frustration, reaction to Gemma Waterhouse’s departure from Racing Welfare, and Willie Mullins’ single entry for the Scottish Grand National - and what that could mean for the British Trainers’ Championship. The episode also previews Lambourn Open Day, while Neil Channing joins to talk betting shop closures and their wider impact, alongside the latest updates from Hong Kong with JA McGrath. Daily Mirror journalist Dave Yates is alongside throughout to offer insight and analysis.

Josh steps in for Nick with a packed show covering the key stories across racing, including Paul Nicholls’ plans for Aintree and his reaction to Cheltenham’s decision to cancel their final three fixtures due to track work. Harry Derham joins to discuss Jackie Hobbs’ Grade 1 chance at Fairyhouse and the future targets of his exciting novices, while Kieran Clark breaks down the standout Timeform performances from Dubai World Cup night and Erdenali’s striking debut at Saint-Cloud. The episode also dives into the first-season sire market with Mark Cancea, features Nick’s interview with Champion Bumper-winning breeder Christopher McKeever, and tackles the big talking point of Constitution Hill’s opening flat rating of 101, with the Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding on hand throughout to give his verdict.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick on Monday morning and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead. They start by bringing you the news that Cheltenham has cancelled its final three fixtures of the 2025/26 season and Clerk of the Course Jon Pullin is along to discuss this decision. In the aftermath of the Dubai World Cup meeting, Charlotte catches up with Nemone Routh, racing manager to the Aga Khan studs, after their stalwart Calandagan landed the Sheema Classic. Nemone also has news of 2025 Arc winner Daryz as he prepares to make his seasonal debut and also reflects on the astonishing debut from Erdenali yesterday. Dubai World Cup winning trainer Steve Asmussen joins the show as he speaks to Nick and Total Performance Data's Adam Mills dissects the Kentucky Derby trials from the weekend. Charlotte and Lee also reflect on the action from Doncaster and Ireland and look at FanDuel’s decision to wind down its TV production and what this means for US racing.

Charlotte Greenway is back with the Saturday Edition ahead of a bust weekend between racing at Meydan in Dubai, Doncaster in Britain and Rosehill in Australia. Kicking off in Meydan we hear from various connections including Francis Graffard (Calandagan); David Casey (Ethical Diamond); Hit Show (Florent Geroux); Jamie Osbourne (Heart of Honour and Brotherly Love); Harry Sweeney (Pyromancer); Jose D'Angelo (Bentornato); Alex Lieblong (Reef Runner) and Charlie Hills (Khaadem).

Then onto Doncaster Harry Eustace and William Haggas discuss their leading chances in the Lincoln as well as others on the card plus William Haggas provides an update on his two runners at Rosehill this weekend,

On the show today, Nick is joined by ITV’s Matt Chapman to cover all the racing news from around the world, starting with William Haggas who’s set for a busy weekend with two runners at Rosehill in Australia, including Dubai Honour and fancies at the Lincoln meeting at Doncaster. William also discusses some of the exciting three year olds in the yards heading into the 2026 turf season. Legendary rider Patrick Valenzuela explains why at the age of 63, he’s making a comeback in the saddle, after nearly 10 years out. On the topic of jockeys, trainer David Loughnane reflects on the ban Billy Loughnane picked up at Wolverhampton last night aboard one of his horses that could see him spend three weeks on the sidelines. Finally, ahead of the Dubai World Cup meeting tomorrow, Florent Geroux looks forward to defending his crown in the big one aboard Hit Show.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among talking points today are the government's refusal to reform the (Horserace Betting) Levy, the second Flat victory for Constitution Hill, the tenant operator of Chelmsford City racecourse going into administration, and the declaration of Albert Einstein for this Saturday's Gladness Stakes. In Dubai, Nick catches up with Godolphin Japan representative Harry Sweeney, plus Jamie Osborne - trainer of Heart of Honor and Brotherly Love - as well as Reef Runner's owner-breeder Alex Lieblong. Also today, Xander Brett brings us a special report on the imperilled future of jump racing in Sweden.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin through today's racing headlines. First up, Aidan O'Brien explains the surprise entry for Albert Einstein and a number of his other leading three year olds in Saturday's Gladness Stakes at the Curragh. Also on this show, Nick and Jane pay tribute to Sir Gino, the brilliant jumper, who died yesterday. Plus, David Casey on Ethical Diamond in Dubai and his own thoughts on the Mullins Grand National contenders. Charlie Hills looks forward to a possible Dubai-Doncaster big race double with Khaadem and Galeron, while trainer Jose D'Angelo gives us the lowdown on Golden Shaheen contender and Breeders' Cup hero Bentornato, and JA McGrath has all the latest from Hong Kong.