Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Coming to you from Burghley Horse Trials today, Nick is joined by ITV's Oli Bell. Jim Mullen has his say on the harmonisation of the betting tax and what he hopes racing will achieve at next week’s lobbying in parliament Before Charlie Johnston discusses who may be in line to ride Lazy Griff now that Christophe Soumillon is required by Aidan O'Brien on St Leger weekend and Oli also shares who he would like to see on board. Ahead of this weekend's big race, the Sprint Cup from Haydock, Nick catches up with James Fanshawe, trainer of Kind Of Blue, who's been a bit disappointing this year but Nick asks whether we can expect him to bounce back on Saturday. Then we end the show by hearing from Simone Meloni, last year's thoroughbred industry employee of the year in situ at Seven Barrows for the launch of this year’s awards.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a look at today's racing news. With huge autumn targets around the corner, Nick talks to trainers Ed Walker and George Murphy about two talented horses that have bypassed much of the summer. Walker outlines his plans to send Almaqam to the Prix Foy this weekend en route to the Arc, and also has news of a couple of potential Breeders' Cup starters. Meanwhile, Murphy reports White Birch to be spot on for the Irish Champion Stakes next weekend. Also on today's show, Nick and Rishi reflect on Paul Nicholls's comments on the future of Champions:Full Gallop, while Charlie Brooks's Telegraph column on Summer jumping also gets some air time, as does the decision of Wimbledon Hawkeye's connections to point towards the Breeders' Cup Turf. Plus, GOFFS Joey Cullen on the 50k bonus scheme plus the success of Orby Book 2, and Klaus Eulenberger is our Weatherbys Guest, looking forward to a huge weekend in Baden-Baden, on the racecourse and in the sales arena.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by Jane Mangan. They begin by reflecting on Jane’s morning at Ballydoyle yesterday and the key takeaways from that before discussing the Melbourne Cup nominations that were revealed this morning. Joseph O'Brien explains why he has nominated two for this year's race and outlines their likely preparations beforehand. Ahead of the Betfair Sprint Cup on Saturday, Charlotte catches up with Jerome Reynier, trainer of favourite Lazzat, who also has news of Factuer Cheval, before Kieran Clark of Timeform has a weekly update and Dave Futter of Yorton Stud looks ahead to the Goffs Yorton sale.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by discussing Lord Allen's arrival as BHA Chair and are joined by Musselburgh boss and former BHA board member Bill Farnsworth to determine what should be in the in-tray. Also on today's show, a lengthy piece from Jane Mangan in a revealing conversation with Aidan O'Brien at Ballydoyle, plus Frankie Dettori on an extraordinary weekend in Nashville, Michelle Yu on all the Pacific Classic/Jockey Club Gold Cup talking points, and Jason Maguire on a good weekend for the Rooneys.

The Saturday Edition - Ep 175 by Nick Luck

Nick - in Nashville - is joined by Jane Mangan for a brisk canter through today's racing news. They cover Kenny Alexander's fraud and bribery charges, Kia Joorabchian's response to this week's FT article, the Solario Stakes favourite Publish, and the temporary reprieve for Thurles racecourse. Also today, NBC's Britney Eurton on an outstanding weekend of racing in the USA, owner/breeder Jayne McGivern on her Cornbury Horse Trials £45,000 class for retired racehorses and whether there should be a rider weight limit for such animals, and Kick Up Racing's Vicky Leonard on the hotly debated goings-on in the Australian pattern. Plus Phil Cunningham reflects on a productive week of buying at GOFFS.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick is based for a few days in Nashville for the popular Kentucky Downs meet, which stages the US's third richest turf race this weekend, the Nashville Derby. James Owen, trainer of Wimbledon Hawkeye, shares his excitement at his first ever trip to America. Meanwhile, we hear from Dan Kubler, who - with wife Claire - is bound for pastures new in Bahrain. Plus, Nick and Lydia wonder why the Racing Tax campaign is so light on petition signatures, count the number of litigants currently being fought by the IHRB, and consider whether Wayne Lordan might appeal his recent whip ban. Also on the show, Philip Rothwell joins the chorus to save Thurles racecourse ahead of today's summit on the track's future, while young pinhooker Finn Kent shares his success at the Goffs UK Doncaster Premier Yearling Sale.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined today by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead. They begin with the sad news that former jockey and trainer Geoff Lewis has died at the age of 89, best known for his association with Mill Reef. Lee looks back on some of his biggest days in the sport and why he'll be so fondly remembered. Charlotte catches up with Billy Jackson Stops regarding KHK and Victorious Racing coming together to form Victorious Forever before Adrian Murray is along to share his plans for Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me who he recently inherited and also nominates the key autumn targets for his stable stars. Chloe Pitts of Tattersalls is along to discuss their latest sponsorship deal and a day late this week we go around the bloodstock world with Weatherbys to the US as Nick catches up with Price Bell of Mill Ridge.

Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the brewing row over the IHRB handicapper's decision not to issue a mark for A Dream to Share, rendering him ineligible for the Cesarewitch (generally second favourite). With exclusive access to the appeal documents for the BHA case, they ask whether the correct decisions have been made. Also on today's show, Johnny Murtagh looks forward to the Irish Champión Stakes with Zahrann, Clifford Lee reflects on his best ever weekend, Middleham Park's Tom Palin talks Song of the Clyde, Lazy Griff and more, while Kieran Clark puts the numbers together for Sovereignty's brilliant Travers win.

Nick is joined this Bank Holiday Monday by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. On today's show, Richard Hannon picks up the pieces of Rosallion's dull effort in the City of York, and makes the case for a trip to Del Mar. Meanwhile, Patrick Veitch - who is now aligned with the interests of top owners Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy - talks through a superb weekend featuring Morny heroine Venetian Sun, Naas winner Sky Majesty, City of York runner-up Lake Forest and more. Plus, Ed Dunlop pays a lovely tribute to Bruce Raymond, the former jockey and racing manager, who died yesterday at 82. Also on the show, Luke Barry of Manister House Stud on preparing another draft for the GOFFS Doncaster Yearling Sale, GBR's Gabi Whitfield on National Racehorse Week, and Timeform's Michael Williamson on the rollout of QuickCards.