Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. They begin by discussing the victory of City of Troy in the Coral Eclipse, another performance which divided opinion sharply. Also on today's show, Ed Crisford has a positive bulletin on July Cup fancy Vandeek, while trainer Oliver Cole has news of an injury to stable star Royal Scotsman. Adrien Cugnasse wraps up the Prix Jean Prat and the significance of a 1-2 for trainer Jean Claude Rouget while Tattersalls' Jason Singh previews the July Sale and Tom Scudamore is a proud father as daughter Margot becomes the fifth generation of her family to ride a winner.

It's Coral Eclipse day at Sandown tomorrow and we hear from Aidan O'Brien on why Epsom Derby winner, City of Troy, has come here rather than contesting last weekend's Irish Derby whilst Roger Teal is confident that Derby 6th Dancing Gemini can at least get closer to City Of Troy tomorrow and his new jockey Kieran Shoemark looks forward to the ride. Finally, ahead of the Group 1 Prix Jean Prat at Deauville on Sunday, Adrien Cugnasse selects those in the field that have caught his eye.

Nick is joined by broadcaster and writer Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by discussing the election result and assess the casualties and possible future allies for the sport. Nick talks to Cllr Andy Drummond, Deputy Chair of West Suffolk Conservatives about the election of Nick Timothy to the seat that includes most of Newmarket. Also on today's show, Aidan O'Brien with final thoughts on City of Troy's Eclipse bid, plus Andrew Cooper with a going report and Sportinglife.com's Dave Ord with Something for the Weekend. Tracey Harding drops in with a program of events for the National Horseracing Museum next week.

Nick Luck and Neil Channing with a morning-after-reaction to the Labour Landslide, Tory Meltdown, Lib Deb Gains and many more stories through the prism of the predictions and recommendations through the seven episodes of the popular new podcast series.

Nick is joined by the Mirror's David Yates to look at the latest news from around the racing world and first off hear from Al Shaqab's Ali Begley on why Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf winner, Unquestionable, has moved yards. With it being election day, Nick and David look at how the result may affect racing in the company of Neil Channing and also who's likely to win seats in key racing constituencies before Nick and David discuss the latest in the war between Flutter and ARC. Also today, Adrien Cugnasse previews the Gr.1 Prix Jean Prat at Deauville this weekend before we get our final point-to-point segment of the season with Ben Atkins, in conjunction with Thoroughbid, whilst Naomi Lawson has exciting news with regards to the future of the Riding A Dream Academy and JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick Luck and Neil Channing with a Polling Day Special edition of the Political Betting Podcast, crystallising thoughts, analysing the final polls, recapping all the bets recommended through the series so far and adding a couple more. William Kedjanyi has his round up from around the country.

Ep 1038 - Rudderless Racing Takes a Bath by Nick Luck

Nick Luck, Neil Channing and Star Sports' William Kedjanyi begin to consolidate their thoughts as the clock ticks down on the 2024 Election campaign. Neil has more recommendations: this time predicting a win for Lee Anderson in Ashfield and a massive Labour swing in Bridlington and the Wolds. Desperately searching for any sign of a Tory stronghold, Neil identifies a pocket of the Midlands that may stay resolutely blue. Our special guest today is Political broadcaster and journalist Peter Oborne, who provides thought provoking and no-holds-barred analysis of what he describes as a "nasty" and "incompetent" campaign, considers the importance of the Gaza question to Independent victories, has a 7/1 recommendation for next Tory leader, and wonders where David Cameron has been hiding during the campaign.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Ahead of the Coral Eclipse, Roger Teal explains to Nick why Kieran Shoemark will ride Dancing Gemini, while the jockey himself expresses his delight and also talks at some length about his ride on Emily Upjohn in the Pretty Polly Stakes. George Murphy gives an update on White Birch, whose participation on Saturday is still in the balance. Also on today's show, Billy Nash provides the Timeform perspective on the Irish Derby, Equine Productions' Dave James anticipates the re-release of Horsepower on BBC Tv, while Case Clay is this week's Weatherbys guest.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to review the weekend action and look at all the latest from around the racing world. On the show today, William Haggas toys with options for Economics, while paying tribute to Dubai Honour's Group One success in France. Irish Derby second and third James Fanshawe and David Menuisier discuss what might be next for their respective stars, while Brian Meehan sticks to plan 'A' with Jayarebe and Rashabar as both are set for Deauville next month. The TBA CEO Clare Sheppard drops in to discuss the enhancements to the GBB scheme.