Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates for a canter through today's racing headlines. With Breeders' Cup pre-entries in the offing, racing manager Patrick Cooper tells us of the bold plans for Amiloc, who could be set for several countries through the winter after a run at Del Mar. Plus, Ben Pauling on the Cheltenham Saturday plans and news of his stable stars, Ascot's Nick Smith on coaxing Ka Ying Rising to the Royal meeting, Dan Barber with the latest on the world's best plus a nod to Gordon Elliott at Far Hills at the weekend, Noel Fehily on the David Maxwell dispersal at Tattersalls, and Jodie Standing releases her new "Point to Point" recruits in conjunction with Weatherbys.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They review a tremendous weekend that began with Ka Ying Rising and ended with Calandagan, and do so in the company of Francis Graffard (who also has news of his many other international contenders for the remainder of the year), TPD's Adam Mills, JA McGrath reporting from Randwick, and Hong Kong CEO Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges. Adrian Bott joins the show as his team reacts to the enforced withdrawal of Sir Delius from the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, while Caulfield Cup-winning trainer Calvin McEvoy enjoys the spellbinding performance of Half Yours.

The Saturday Edition - Ep 181 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a canter through the day's racing headlines on the eve of British Chamions' Day. Courtesy of Ascot, we hear from Aidan O'Brien and Andrew Balding, likely to be two of the day's key players, while Nick talks to Mickael Barzalona about an outstanding collection of rides, including Calandagan. Also today, Dan Barber with all the Timeform 'Quick Hits' for Champions' day. In other news, with Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate favourite Sir Delius missing both races owing to veterinary protocols, Nick and Lydia discuss this dramatic development, plus we hear from Brian Ellison, whose Onesmoothoperator edges closer to a run in the Cup and limbers up at Geelong on Wednesday. Cheltenham changes to the Festival race program are put under the microscope, while trainer Eric McNamara eyes up another win in the Munster National at Limerick on Sunday.

A final chance for you to meet all 13 candidates seeking election to the Racehorse Owners Association Board ahead of voting closing at noon on Friday

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV's Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They continue the build up to the weekend's big races, with guests Ed Walker, hopeful of big things from Almaqam, David Menuisier, and Johnny Murtagh, who also announces that stable star Zahrann has been sold to Australia. On that note, Channel 7's Lizzie Jelfs drops into tell us how she has acquired a minority interest in Melbourne Cup contender Furthur. Plus, Dr Jeff Berk is our latest ROA board candidate to advertise his credentials, while Nick and Jane discuss the resfuffle in senior executive and non-exec positions at the Jockey Club, and also ask whether the upcoming National Hunt foal sales are likely to present a grim picture.

Nick is joined today by Rishi Persad as the build up continues today to some of the world's biggest races. William Haggas leads the show on the painstaking process to get Economics back to the racecourse for the first time in a year. Also today, Jerome Reynier on why he believes Lazzat can return to his glorious best in the sprint, plus - in Australia - Chris Waller talks us through his big hopes for a third Everest win and his Caulfield Cup chances. Malcolm Franklin is the latest ROA candidate to take to the NLD hustings, while JA McGrath has all the Hong Kong news, Charlie Vigors toasts his sons' success at Tattersalls, and Charlotte catches up with consignor Laurence Gleeson.

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman for today's edition of the world's most recognised racing podcast. They ask questions of the major horses in the lead up to British Champions' Day, and do so in the company of jockey James Doyle., who has six live chances through the UK's big Ascot finale. Plus, Channel 7's Jason Richardson joins us in association with Aushorse to discuss the Everest draw, as Matt ramps up the pressure on Ka Ying Rising. Cheshire-based owner Garry Adams is the latest candidate to join our ROA hustings, Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on the season's two year olds, Will Duff-Gordon has news on a new initiative between TPD and Ascot, while multiple Melbourne Cup winning owner Nick Williams is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates for a fascinating and truly international edition of the popular racing podcast. Today's guests are headed by owner Charlie Bond, who has made a high profile purchase ahead of Ascot's Champions' Day to further bolster his burgeoning squad. Also today, Keith Donoghue describes how winning the Velka Pardubicka aboard Stumptown was the biggest thrill of his life. Plus, Everest slot-holder James Harron on his deal with Yulong this year, Mike Repole on Fierceness, Mindful and other Breeders' Cup hopefuls, and Erwan Charpy on the upcoming season in Dubai. Nick and Dave review Future Champions' weekend and look ahead to BCD.

The Saturday Edition - Ep 180 by Nick Luck