Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght for a look at the racing headlines around the world. With Vicky Foxcroft MP set to take control of the gambling brief in the UK, Nick talks to her shadow Louie French MP, and asks him what we can except from this new appointment, and what he makes of the Prime Minister's early pronouncements on the betting industry. Also today, Andrew Black, Betfair founder and owner-breeder, looks forward to what could be a famous double on the Knavesmire next week with two homebred fillies, including Tattycoram in the Yorkshire Oaks. Aga Khan Studs' Nemone Routh looks forward to a busy few days, with Rayif and more at Deauville and a very exciting addition to the Juddmonte International in Zaydann. Plus, with the heatwave intensifying once again, we talk to Windsor Clerk Charlie Rees about the challenges presented.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. This episode begins with a lengthy contribution from George Boughey, outlining the nature of the injury sustained by Bow Echo that led to his retirement, as well as a wider appreciation of the horse's career, supported by Timeform's Dan Barber. Also today, betting industry veteran Vaughan Lewis offers a detailed rejoinder to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's disparaging remarks about betting shops, while Juddmonte's Barry Mahon brings news of a typically powerful team for next week's York Ebor Festival, and has an update on long-absent one-time Classic fancy Publish.

Nick is back and joined for today's episode by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead. In collaboration with Josh Stacey, the podcast brings you news that Amo racing have their first jumper in training with Max Comley and could be set to expand further into the sphere. Kia Joorabchian tells Nick how this came about and his plans for a few more besides, whilst Josh catches up with a delighted Comley. Also on today's show, NTA Executuve Director Pat Cummings talks us through the anatomy of an extraordinary betting coup that unfolded in America over the last two days, while Ace Stud's Paul Curran explains the proliferation of Aussie-bred two year olds now appearing in Europe for their burgeoning operation, Haras de Perelle's William Rimaud is our Weatherbys guest, and Henry Beeby introduces the brand new Chiquita session.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick to kick off the week and is joined by RTE’s Jane Mangan to reflect on a busy weekend of top class racing around the world. They kick off with Sovereignty’s bounce back to form in Saturday’s Grade 1 Whitney Stakes and we hear from his jockey Junior Alvarado who shares some interesting instructions he received pre-race from trainer Bill Mott and Total Performance Data’s Adam Mills looks at the numbers. Hugo Palmer, who was also successful at the highest level out in Saratoga discusses what might be next for Glacius and why we’re unlikely to see much of him in Europe. Charlotte and Jane recap on the Group 1 action from Germany, France & Ireland as breeder of the Phoenix Stakes, John Tuthill, joins the show to share his delight and finally a quick discussion on why this year’s Shergar Cup at Ascot was just what is should be.

The Saturday Edition - Ep 203 by Nick Luck

Charlotte in for Nick this Friday and joined by Lydia Hislop as they begin by looking back on Sandown’s card last night, before looking ahead to the action in Britain over the next couple of days. Lydia also offers her thoughts on the rise of interference cases and careless riding. With the annual Shergar Cup taking place at Ascot tomorrow, we hear from Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jamie Melham as she prepares to take part in the competition for a second time and James Willoughby shares how the horses are allocated to each jockey across the card. Katie Carr, Head of Sustainability at the BHA, shares what racing is doing in response to growing concerns around climate change to protect itself for the future.

Charlotte in for Nick today and joined by RTE’s Jane Mangan. They begin by discussing the movement of the Preakness stakes, the second leg of the American Triple Crown, in response to the creation of the three-year-old Championship Series in the US and whether this means the Triple Crown as we know it has come to an end. Ahead of a couple of Group Ones in Europe this weekend, we hear from Michael O’Callaghan who runs Celeron in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh and Johnny Murtagh, who has Take Charge Star in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville on Sunday. Emmet Mullins has an update on Cox Plate entrant Zia Zabel and looks at where we could see him make his first start for the stable. Finally, Andrew Braithwaite of the British Racing School discusses how trainers can benefit from the current apprenticeship schemes.

Tom in for Nick and joined by Newsboy of the Daily Mirror David Yates. David and Tom discuss the reduction in ban for Rossa Ryan from 28 days to 10 based on a clause in the rules which uses the phrase 'could have'. Dave affirms his frustrations at this and argues there should be less flexibility in the rulings for a legal team to exploit. Former rider George Baker also joins the chat to explain work this year ahead of the Shergar Cup to hopefully ensure fewer bans for international riders due to whip misuse. US Racing Analyst Michelle Yu is with us to talk about highly decorated rider Robby Albarado who passed away yesterday at the age of 52. Qatar Racing's David Redvers is along to discuss the change in British Champions Day sponsorship from QIPCIO to Qatar Racing. And Devin Heffer of Hollywood Racing joins from South Africa to talk of Umoyawokubambelela's winning debut and incredible story to date

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and journalist Rishi Persad. Rishi reflects on yesterday’s news that the Jockey Club are to resign from the RCA at the end of the year and we ask where this leave the RCA and its current members. Wetherby Chief Executive Jonjo Sanderson joins the debate to give his view and argues that the Association has been un fairly branded a blocker of change in recent times. With news that NYRA and Churchill Downs Inc are to launch a new 6 race, 5 month 3yo Thoroughbred Championship Series, we are joined by US racing expert James Willoughby. We assess where this leaves the Preakness, not included in the series, before James looks ahead to this weekend’s Whitney Stakes. We are joined by Tattersalls managing director Matt Prior with the October Book 1 Yearling catalogue being released today. We get the Timeform perspective from David Johnson and go around the bloodstock world with Weatherbys and to Charlie Rosier who, with his mother Julia, owned and bred last week's Vintage Stakes winner Dr Rascal.

Josh in for Nick on Monday morning with the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead providing insight. Reaction to major breaking news that The Jockey Club will join Ascot in leaving the Racecourse

Association (RCA) at the end of 2026. Jockey Club CEO, Jim Mullen, explains the decision and plans moving forward. Joseph O’Brien talks through his winners at the Qatar Goodwood Festival and future plans for his stable stars moving into the second half of the season. Jim Goldie outlines plans for American Affair following his success in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes on Friday. All of that before international reflections and data analysis from TPD’s Adam Mills.