Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick - at Badminton Horse Trials - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to spin through the latest racing news. Today's guests include Aidan O'Brien, reflecting on a typically dominant Chester May Festival, and Richard Hannon, bidding to halt the ballydoyle dominance in the Lingfield Derby Trial. Plus, breeder Colin Bryce on the dropping foal crop, Project Pace and solutions for the sport. TPD's Adam Mills gives his verdict on the Classic Trials so far, while we introduce you to Mason Paetel, the star 16 year old apprentice sponsored by the podcast this season.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing and Sky Sports host Matt Chapman for news and insight from around the racing world. Matt has the last word on the Shoemark/Gosden story, before we move on to talk to Charlie Fellowes about his two Classic runners in France this weekend. Plus, NTF CEO Paul Johnson rails against the BHA's policy to delete small field handicaps, while Owen Burrows gives the lowdown on all his stable stars, including Falakayeh, Nakheel, Gethin and Anmaat. Ben Atkins has the weekly Pointing update plus 1/ST SVP Peter Rotondo on Gulfstream's Royal Ascot qualifiers this weekend and a look ahead to the Preakness.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that Kieren Shoemark has lost his job as number one rider to the Gosdens following his ride on Field of Gold. Thady Gosden explains the decision. Also today, NBC's Randy Moss on Sovereignty missing the Preakness and the future of the Triple Crown, plus Adrien Cugnasse on a political storm engulfing French racing, and JA McGrath reports from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by The Mirror's David Yates to discuss the latest from the world of horse racing. Special guest today is Lachlan Fitt, co-founder of the Global Jockeys' Challenge that is set to make a significant entry on to the scene in 2026. Nick and Dave debate whether the concept can capture the public imagination. Also on today's show, reflections on Bank Holiday action plus the decision to move Derby declarations to 72 hours. Ned Toffey from Spendthrift Farm celebrates another Kentucky Derby winner from their supersire Into Mischief, while Timeform's Dan Barber puts the Guineas performances into context.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect on a tremendous weekend of sport, during which the Godolphin ownership scooped all four intercontinental Classics, the 1000 and 2000 Guineas, plus the Kentucky Derby and Oaks. They are joined by Godolphin MD Hugh Anderson, Kentucky Derby winning rider Junior Alavarado, double-Classic placed trainer Ollie Sangster, and Adam Mills from Total Performance Data. Plus, Nick and Lydia discuss the reaction to the ride on Field of Gold in the 2000 Guineas, Francis Graffard's view on geldings in the Arc, the balance of the three racedays at Newmarket and much more.

Charlotte Greenway here with this week's Saturday Edition and looks ahead to a big weekend of racing from Newmarket and Churchill Downs. We've got plenty of connections on show including John and Thady Gosden (Field of Gold); Jamie McCalmont (Green Impact); Harry Davies (Wimbledon Hawkeye); Hugo Plamer (Seagulls Eleven); Ger Lyons (Red Letter); Ralph Beckett (Chantilly Lace); Umberto Rispoli (Journalism); Brendan Walsh (East Avenue)

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop ahead of a superb weekend of global racing. Ahead of the Guineas, they are joined by Ralph Beckett, who sounds suitably excited about his once raced filly Chantilly Lace. Nicky Henderson drops in for a final line about Constitution Hill ahead of his run at Punchestown, while we preview the Kentucky Derby in some depth over a cocktail with NBC's Matt Bernier and TPD's Adam Mills. Jon Knapman is back with all the latest WorldPool details for the opening European fixture of 2025, while Paul Commins from Albany Stud reflects on an excellent result to top the Guineas Breeze Up sale.

Nick, in Kentucky, is joined by Jane Mangan in Punchestown, while Charlotte reports from Newmarket, as all bases are covered ahead of a classic weekend. Charlotte talks to John and Thady Gosden about their Guineas favourite Field of Gold, while she also gets the latest from James Owen on Ambiente Friendly and Wimbledon Hawkeye. In Louisville, Nick talks to Umberto Rispoli, rider of Kentucky Derby favourite Journalism, while he gets an overview on the race from analyst and race caller Nick Tammarro. Plus, another point to point instalment from Ben Atkins and the team.

Nick is joined by ITV star Oli Bell to take a look at today's headlines from around the racing world, with tentacles around the Guineas weekend, Punchestown and Kentucky, where Nick is based this week. Guests today include Guineas winning trainer Hugo Palmer, whose Seagulls Eleven has had a carbon copy preparation to that of his sire Galileo Gold. Also on the show, Davis Menuisier looks forward to unleashing his star three year old Janey Mackers in the Pretty Polly, while Nick catches up with Barry Connell and R Mike Smith, both delighted winners at Punchestown on Tuesday. In Kentucky, the CMNWLTH fractional ownership team - successful in the Derby with Mage - now have a real shot at winning Friday's Kentucky Oaks - their principal, Chase Chamberlin, drops in to chat and reminisce. Meanwhile Racing Welfare's Gemma Waterhouse has details of the charity's latest challenge.

Nick is joined by David Yates to look at today's racing news from around the world. Nick is now in Kentucky, having flown in from Hong Kong yesterday to the news of a top jockey's involvement in a serious road accident. Nick and Dave give details at the head of the show, while also looking ahead to the Guineas, the Kentucky Derby and Punchestown. Guests include Harry Charlton, who says he would be very happy to run Cosmic Year in the Guineas if he was asked, while Jamie McCalmont looks ahead to an exciting week for Marc Chan, owner breeder of Green Impact, and Dan Barber gives the Timeform perspective on both Classics. Meanwhile, at Punchestown, Michael Buckley explains why Constitution Hill was today given an entry for the Gold Cup at Ascot, and - in Kentucky - Brendan Walsh looks forward to inheriting New Century for this weekend's American Turf and has high hopes of Derby success with East Avenue.