Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by David Yates for the first podcast of the week. Kia Joorabchian talks at length about the split with Roger Varian and the King of Steel affair. Also on today's show, Nick talks to D. Wayne Lukas about his thrilling victory in the Preakness, Louisa Carberry reflects on winning a third Grand Steeplechase de Paris, and Rab Havlin contemplates whether Audience will be able to follow up his surprise victory in the Lockinge. Consignor Willie Bryan looks ahead to a fine draft in the GOFFS Spring Store sales.

This week’s Saturday Edition begins by looking ahead to Royal runner Desert Hero at Newbury tomorrow as he looks to bag his first win of the season now he steps back up in trip. His trainer William Haggas and jockey Tom Marquand share their thoughts whilst Tom also discusses Relief Rally in the Carnarvon Stakes who just looked like the 7 furlongs in the Fred Darling was a bit too far for her. Mister Sketch also goes against Relief Rally and his jockey James Doyle runs through his chances as well as Poker Face in the group 1 Lockinge Stakes whilst we hear more about the favourite for that feature Inspiral from Chris Richardson and Olly Cole who runs Royal Scotsman.

Then over in the US ahead of the second leg of the Triple Crown, Kenny McPeek explains why he’s rolling the dice with Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, having initially ruled him out of the race.

Tom in for Nick and joined by Rishi Persad to initially reflect on a brilliant Derby trial performance from Economics in yesterday’s Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. We hear from rider Tom Marquand about the run and also look ahead to some of Tom’s big rides this weekend. James Doyle also rode in the Dante and joins us to give his views on the race plus to look ahead to his book of weekend rides including Poker Face in the Lockinge. We also welcome Cheveley Park’s Chris Richardson who talks Inspiral and Audience ahead of Saturday’s feature race. With the news that Grand National winner Coach Rambler has been retired we are joined by his trainer Lucinda Russell. In our Something For The Weekend segment with Timeform, Dave Ord joins us to put some figures on the Locking runners and also on that win from Economics. Plus we have an update from Norway ahead of their National Day with Xander Brett and York’s James Brennan joins us to look ahead to day 3 of the Dante meeting.

Nick, in Baltimore, is joined from York by Lydia Hislop, who analyses all the highs and lows from the first day of the Dante Festival, including some very difficult moments early in the day and the possible consequences of the as-yet-unfinished stewards' enquiry. Following the running of the Musidora, they try to piece together a tricky Oaks puzzle. Also today, Willie Mullins joins the show to talk Vauban and his new flat star Lope de Lilas, while Olly Cole looks forward to the Lockinge return of Royal Scotsman and assesses his strong clutch of juveniles. In Maryland, 1ST Racing's Peter Rotondo previews the Preakness Stakes, plus Haras de Meautry's Nick Bell embarks on a mammoth cycling challenge in aid of Au Dela des Pistes, and York's Food and Wine supremo Steve Cooper brings us up to speed on new developments at the track.

Nick, in Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, is joined by Racing Post writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the day's racing news. With the development that King of Steel incurred a gallops injury yesterday morning, Nick speaks to owner Kia Joorabchian. Also on today's show, Nick and Lee look ahead to York's Dante Festival in the company of William Haggas, who speaks very warmly about the chances of Economics in the week's feature race, while the racecourse's Amy Swales details the charitable partnerships that York are undertaking this season. Later in this edition, Noel Meade remembers the huge talent that was Harchibald, Ben Atkins has all the Pointing news and JA McGrath brings us his weekly bulletin from Hong Kong. Plus, Nick pays tribute to the brilliant trainer Reg Akehurst, who has died aged 94.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to bring you news and insight from around the racing world. They lead today by asking why Aidan O'Brien seems so preoccupied with the size of City of Troy and whether it really does matter. With York around the corner, William Derby drops in for Dante Festival chat, plus James Savage on Middleton contender Infinite Cosmos and what's next for Chester winners Passenger and Never So Brave. Roger Teal weighs up Epsom vs Chantilly for Dancing Gemini, while Dan Barber give the Timeform perspective on France and the Classic Trials. Popular broadcaster Alice Plunkett talks Badminton Horse Trials and BAFTAs after an extraordinary Sunday afternoon for her family, and Helmut von Fink, who lost his star stallion Soldier Hollow last week talks about his horse of a lifetime in association with Weatherbys.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for the 1,000th episode of the Nick Luck Daily Podcast, bringing you the best news and insight from around the racing world. They lead with the story run in the Racing Post this weekend with regard to the packaging of 40 premium flat racedays for sale to or partnership with a third party. With the racecourses bound to silence, Nick talks to Tote CEO Alex Frost and trainer Ralph Beckett for their thoughts. Beckett also has news of his multiple Oaks candidates after his successes at Chester and Lingfield, while Jockey-turned-agent Freddie Tylicki reflects on the performance of Derby trial winner Ambiente Friendly. Sean Levey rues one that got away in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, while trainer Mario Baratti luxuriates in his win in the colts' equivalent. Kenny McPeek explains in depth why Mystic Dan will now run in Saturday's Preakness, plus incoming ROA Interim CEO Louise Norman outlines her vision for the organisation.

This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the Oaks and Derby Trials at Lingfield with insight on both favourites from their respective owners, Anthony Oppenheimer and Harry Herbert as well as Ed Crisford who trains lively outsider Meydaan in the Derby trial.

Then onto the Classic action in France on Sunday where Adrien Cugnasse previews the home team before we hear again from Harry Herbert (Chic Colombine), followed by Willie McCreery (Vespertilio) & Roger Teal (Dancing Gemini).

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Nick talks to Harry Herbert about Defiance and Chic Columbine in the Lingfield Trial and French Guineas respectively, while Ed Crisford has a fair shout for an outsider in the former, and Willie McCreery gives a bulletin on Vespertilio in the Pouliches. We get the rundown on the home challenge in France from Adrien Cugnasse, while Ben Linfoot examines the Derby picture in Something for the Weekend. Plus, Goodwood Clerk Ed Arkell clarifies the precise responsibilities as regards preparation of ground as stipulated by the BHA, and Australian trainer Peter Moody eyes up Royal Ascot with his smart mate Chain of Lightning.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the desperate conclusion to the Chester Vase yesterday, which saw Hidden Law win impressively before suffering a fatal injury. Nick and Rishi pay tribute to the horse's all-too-brief career and discuss the response to death on the racecourse. Also on today's show, we hear from Hugo Palmer and Richard Kingscote about their hopes for the remainder of Chester week, while Nick talks at some length to Australian trainer Ciaron Maher about his growing collection of Melbourne Cup horses, including Middle Earth, who begins his campaign for the Gosdens at York next week. Plus, Riding A Dream Academy scholar Aamilah Aswat joins Nick to talk about her ride in the Magnolia Cup.