Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to look at news and events from around the horseracing world. They begin by analysing the impact of Julie Harrington at the BHA following her shock resignation announcement yesterday. Also on today's show, Jack Nash interviews French trainers Maurizio Guarnieri and Christopher Head ahead of crucial assignments at Ascot next week, while Curragh CEO Brian Kavanagh responds to concerns over the standing of the Irish Derby. Mimi O'Grady updates us on the progress of the Club 26 initiative, while JA McGrath has his weekly update from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Racing Post journalist Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, Nick talks to Wetherby CEO Jonjo Sanderson about the survival prospects for smaller racecourses as the sport approaches a critical moment. Also on today's show, Kevin Ryan has high hopes for his Ascot squad, headed by Inisherin, Timeform's Dan Barber runs the rule over the three year olds either side of the Atlantic, and Elwick Stud's Nick Turnbull is our Weatherbys guest.

Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to take stock of the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news of City of Troy's pointing towards the Eclipse in preference to the Irish Derby and set this in historical context. They also discuss Frankie Dettori not riding at Ascot, and the continuing dilemma surrounding where or if to run Inspiral next week. Among guests today are Danny Gargan, trainer of Belmont winner Dornoch, Alan Cooper, racing manager to the NIarchos family with the latest on Passenger, Jacob Shephard, chartmaker at Golden Gate Fields (closed Sunday), and George Baker, about to relocate his string to Epsom's historic Downs House.

With the Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg on the Triple Crown, being run tomorrow, Charlotte Greenway recaps on interviews with NBC's Matt Bernier previewing the field and breeder of the second favourite, Larry Johnson.

Then, with Haydock Park the feature meeting in Britain this weekend, George Boughey, Charlie Hills and Jack Channon discuss their best chances.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to canter through the racing headlines from around the world. A quiet weekend in Europe, but not so in USA, as Nick catches up with Larry Johnson, breeder of Belmont Stakes second choice Mindframe. An interview to warm the heart. Also on today's show, Nick and Rishi discuss Charlie Appleby's big US squad, Frankie Dettori's appearances at Ascot and the new Jockey Club position, while Nick talks to both Charlie Hills (Pogo) and George Boughey (Believing) about their chances this weekend and beyond at Ascot. 1/ST President Aidan Butler drops into talk about the inspirational scenes on the beaches of Normandy this week, while Vincent Ho looks forward to riding at Goodwood, and Sportinglife.com's Ben Linfoot has something for the weekend.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With news that Jockey Club CEO Nevin Truesdale is set to step down from his role in December, Nick and Lee are joined by ex-RCA and ARC Chair David Thorpe to discuss the likely candidates for the role and what is required at a crucial time for the sport. Also on today's show, trainer Owen Burrows gives Nick the lowdown on stable stars Alflaila and Alyanaabi after watching them work at Kempton this morning en route to Royal Ascot. Jack Channon talks about a fruitful period for his own stable, while considering options for unlikely star sprinter Desperate Hero, while journalist Ellie Kelly talks about her involvement in the documentary Queens of the Turf, set to premiere on ITV on the eve of Royal Ascot.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world, leading with the news that Wathnan Racing, the brainchild of the Emir of Qatar, is set to have a huge number of runners at the Royal meeting, including the high profile purchases Haatem, Torito, Shartash, Dyrholaey and more. For good measure, they have also purchased leading Irish Oaks fancy Lope de Lilas with more on the way. With the potential for double figure two year olds to join the party, Wathnan's Richard Brown explains the purchases and the mechanics behind the operation. Also on today's show, trainers Harry Eustace and Ed Bethell outline Ascot plans for Docklands and Regional respectively, while Xander Brett brings us a report on the annual Swedish National Day race meeting, JA McGrath is on the Hong Kong beat and Ben Atkins has his weekly pointing update.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world, leading with the news that RTE documentary series Prime Time Investigates will next week put the Staffan slaughterhouse under the spotlight, with questions asked of Horse Racing Ireland. Also on today's show, Chris Richardson from Cheveley Park outlines the dilemma facing the operation as to which race they should target with star mare Inspiral. NBC's Matt Bernier has the lowdown on Saturday's Belmont Stakes and also runs the rule over City of Troy's likely opponents should he target the Travers. Timeform's Dan Barber gives context to this year's Derby, while Italian stud owner Stefano Luciani is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to bring you the latest from around the racing world . They reflect on all the action from Derby weekend in the company of Aidan O'Brien, who won his tenth Derby with City of Troy. He talks at length about the journey from Guineas defeat to Derby glory, and assesses whether he has the attributes to excel on the dirt in Saratoga. Also on today's show, trainer Yann Lerner pays tribute to his Prix du jockey Club hero Look de Vega, Meta Osborne previews her new podcast series Changing Rein looking at the welfare challenges faced across all equestrian disciplines, while Paul Hanagan remembers Rugby League legend Rob Burrow, who died yesterday.

It's all about the Epsom Derby this week and we start by hearing how you win the Derby from stall 1, from one of only two jockeys to have done so, Kieren Fallon. Can Ryan Moore become the third aboard favourite City of Troy tomorrow?

We also hear from William Buick who will be hoping to go one better than he did in today's Oaks, Ahmad al Shaikh who has two runner in the race and Tom Clover who made the decision to supplement maiden winner Tabletalk at the beginning of the week.

Finally, the Epsom press room offer their selections.