Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer, Lee Mottershead to discuss the news and events from around the horse racing world. First up today, York's head of sponsorship and marketing James Brennan shares the racecourse’s delight at the City of York Stakes finally achieving Group 1 status after many years of campaigning. Also on today's show, co-trainer Josh Guerriero discusses the options for Iroko who is by no means a certain runner in this weekend's feature Ladbrokes Chase at Kempton Park due to drying ground conditions and also has news of other promising youngsters in the yard. Pro-punter, owner and Raceshare syndicate founder Patrick Veitch shares his delight at real Triumph Hurdle prospect Gibbs Island, who won the Victor Ludorum hurdle at Haydock. Veitch also shares his views on recent pronouncements from racing supporting MPs on the separation of racing and gaming wallets. Plus, Kieran Clark has this week’s Timeform perspective and Herman Brown jnr, once a leading trainer in South Africa, tells Nick about how much he is looking forward to his second incarnation with a licence in our Weatherby's supported bloodstock slot.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to reflect on the life of Michael O'Sullivan, the hugely promising talent who died at 24 on Sunday morning. They are joined at some length by Ken Whelan, the former jockey who acted as agent and mentor to Michael, and who has been close to Michael's family through his final days.

Also on today's show, Nick and Jane are joined by Adrien Cugnasse to discuss developments at Haras le Fresnay since its acquisition by Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Mansour, and to document an extraordinary sequence of events in Doha, including the shock return of Pierre Charles Boudot.

They also look back on the action from Ascot and Wincanton at the weekend.

This week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews from the week relating to this weekend's racing, starting at Ascot for the Grade 1 Ascot Chase where Paul Nicholls & Emmet Mullins discuss their runners before Philip Hobbs makes the case for Lowry's Bar returning to winning ways in the Reynoldstown. Then onto Haydock where Kerry Lee explains why she's stepping Nemean Lion up in trip for the Rendlesham and Sam Twiston-Davies also lays out why National Hopeful Beauport is running over hurdles. Finally, we take a look at the Amir Trophy in Qatar this weekend where Alex Merriam (Rebel's Romance); Jim Crowley (Alflaila) & Harry Charlton (King's Gambit) all discuss their chances.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing host Oli Bell to discuss today's racing news. In this episode, Nick and Oli cast an eye over Bert Black's ideas to revolutionise the betting experience, plus ask why Cheltenham ticket sales are not as robust as they might be. Kerry Lee and Tom Lacey join the show to discuss key runners in the UK this weekend, while Nick - in Doha - catches up with Jim Crowley about the chances of Alflaila in the Amir Sword and talks to Jamie Insole about targeting a huge pot in Saudi next week with Witness Stand. The Point to Point team are back, Dave Ord has something for the weekend and Toby Loveridge from oddschecker talks about the company's new partnership with the Jockey Club.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show - with Pic d'Orhy aiming to give him a first Grade One in a year - Paul Nicholls has fire in his belly as he assesses the strength of his team, new arrangements for sourcing his horses, and his competitive spirit being fuelled by "mini-me" Dan Skelton. Compelling stuff. Equally compelling is the interview with James McDonald about Romantic Warrior's bid to win the Saudi Cup. Plus, Godolphin's Alex Merriam on Rebel's Romance and the Amir Sword, QREC handicapper Neil Jennings on this weekend's action, and Guillermo Arrizkoreta - Spain's leading trainer - on conquering Dubai.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan for today's horse racing news and views. In today's episode, Neil Channing pays a lengthy and heartfelt tribute to his friend Joe Saumarez Smith, BHA Chair, who has died aged 53. Also on this show, Nick and Jane reflect on yesterday's Randox Grand National launch, with contributions from Paul Nicholls, Ruby Walsh and Martin Greenwood (all talking to Niall Hannity), plus Nick catches up with trainer Richard Phillips, whose Ida's Boy is guaranteed a run. Later in the episode, JA McGrath recaps a tumultuous week in Hong Kong, while Nick talks to one of the newly licensed riders, Richard Kingscote.

Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. After a further update on the Sir Gino situation, Nick is joined by Liverpool Walton MP Dan Carden to reflect on his contribution to the Westminster Hall Gambling Debate last week, and his views on how racing positions itself in the current regulatory landscape. Also on today's show, Philip Hobbs reflects on a solidly productive campaign as he sends out Lowry's Bar to contest the Reynoldstown at Ascot this weekend. Trainer Harry Charlton joins Nick to look ahead to this weekend's Amir's Trophy with recent Wathnan acquisition King's Gambit, and has news on returning potential stable stars Hand of God and Cosmic Year, while National Stud GM Joe Bradley outlines the pioneering stallion deal that he hopes will fill the book for Rajasinghe.

Nick is joined by David Yates to canter through today's racing headlines as Sir Gino is ruled out for the remainder of the season with his infection having invaded his hind leg ligaments. Also on today's show, Emmet Mullins toys with the idea of this weekend's Ascot Chase for Corbetts Cross, while James Owen discuses Burdett Road ahead of the Kingwell, and lines up a host of other Cheltenham possibles, including Allmankind for the Hunters' Chase. Sam and Nigel Twiston Davies offer alternative perspectives on another successful weekend, while Zac Purton tells Nick about his horror fall at the weekend at Sha Tin, and his likely recovery time.

Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from the racing world. After an update on injured rider Michael O'Sullivan, Nick and Matt zone in on the absence of Sir Gino from tomorrow's Game Spirit Chase and consider its implications. The feature interview in today's podcast is with Harry Cobden, who discusses his Newbury rides, looks ahead to the remainder of the season, describes his relationship with Paul Nicholls, and tells Nick what he gets from his other career as a farmer. Also on today's show, trainer Tom Symonds talks about his WILLIAM HILL Hurdle fancy Navajo Indy while Ben Linfoot has a gripe about qualification for that race in Something for the Weekend.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. James Fanshawe is first up today, revealing that he wasn't surprised by the removal of Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly from his stable. Furthermore, he issues a positive bulletin on the wellbeing of star sprinter Kind of Blue. Plus, Jimmy Mangan is along with an outline plan of Spillane's Tower's campaign, while RCA boss David Armstrong talks Commercial partnerships and gives a guide as to how the sport's new marketing arm might work. Kieran Lalor of Al Shir'aa is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest, while Ben is along with all the week's Pointing news.