Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined first off by Patrick Mullins to discuss the likely crowning of father Willie in the British Jumps Trainers' Championship tomorrow as well as runners at Sandown and Punchestown. Rishi Persad shares his view on El Fabiolo vs Jonbon and thinks it could play into one of the outsiders' hands whilst Rishi also discusses the news that Adrien Cugnasse shares, of star French miler Big Rock leaving Christopher Head's yard. Ahead of FWD Champions weekend, we hear from HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges; George Boughey and Vincent Ho. Dave Ord is along with Something for the Weekend and following yesterday's launch of this year's Magnolia Cup riders, Lizzie Jelfs is along to explain why she's taking part.

Nick, in Hong Kong, is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, BHA Chief Regulatory Officer confirms the rule changes as regards non-runners and technical malfunctions as suggested on the podcast last week. Trainer William Haggas joins the show to talk about Dubai Honour in Hong Kong and his two intriguing runners at Sandown on Friday, while Francis Lui pays handsome tribute to his superstar Golden Sixty. From the sales ring, Katie McGivern reflects on her sales topper at GOFFS yesterday, while Jason Singh previews next week's Breeze-Up at Tattersalls. The TBA's Victoria Murrell tells us how the breeding industry is committed to cutting its Carbon Emissions.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Olivier Peslier's long time agent David (Shippy) Ellis. Shippy reflects on their time together and tells us what is was like working with one of the world's greatest jockeys. Lee Mottershead of the Racing Post is this week's main guest and Lee also reflects on Peslier's career. Lee has plenty more news for us including Frankie Dettori picking up a Kentucky Derby ride and the latest on the Irish Gambling Regulation Bill as it goes before Government. Trainer Owen Burrows joins us to provide the latest on his classic contenders including War Rooms who lines up at Sandown on Friday. Peter Molony is along to tell us of a very special set of colours to be auctioned at Punchestown in aid of the Jack de Bromhead Equine Centre. Alan Hill gives us the latest from the pointing world in association with ThoroughBid. And it's Wednesday so Jim McGrath brings us the latest from Hong Kong ahead of a big weekend.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnasse tells us how and why British-born French Champion Jockey James Reveley used his victory in the French Grand National to fire a broadside at the authorities inability to give him a residents' permit, a complaint that reached the President himself. Also today, Nick is joined by Anthony Bromley to discuss the end of the season (El Fabiolo, Impaire et Passe and more) through the 'Double Green" lens, while Dan Barber presents Mullins in Numbers as today's Timeform perspective, and well know auctioneer-cum-stud owner Alistair Pim talks about his Anngrove Stud in this week's tour of the bloodstock world with Weatherbys.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing Tv broadcaster Jane Mangan to take a canter through the racing news from across the globe. Leading with the continuing Mullins-fest, they are joined by Joe Chambers on Gaelic Warrior's possible appearance at Sandown, Nicky Henderson on Jonbon, and Clive Hadingham, co-founder of Surrey Racing, fresh from an agonising defeat. Also today, the Classic trials are analysed, James Savage has the latest on Nostrum's return this week, Simon Marsh celebrates Too Darn Hot's first Group One success from his initial Australian Crop, Glenn Toner gives an early preview of the Kentucky Derby and Alex Shaw has details of Racing Together's Community Day.

This week, Charlotte looks ahead to the jumps action from Ayr and how tomorrow could affect the Trainers Championship as we hear from Dan Skelton and Paul Nicholls on their teams whilst Pat Gallagher, owners of one of Willie Mullins's leading hopes for the Scottish National, discusses his horse's chance.

Moving to the flat, Ralph Beckett shares his hopes for Greenham favourite Zoum Zoum whilst discussing a couple of nice three year olds he has at home. Finally, Karl Burke has an update on his two Guineas contenders following their workouts on the Rowley Mile this week.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, Ian Renton joins the show to suggest what might be the likely areas for surgery at the Cheltenham Festival, while Dave also gives his thoughts on the way in which the Grand National debate has ebbed and flowed through the media this week. With Willie Mullins closing in on a GB championship, Pat Gallagher, owner of his Scottish National fancy MacDermott, drops in for a chat. Ralph Beckett looks ahead to the Greenham and far beyond, while Ed Crisford anticipated more success at GOFFS breeze-ups following the triumph of Carla's Way last year. Dave Ord has something for the weekend from Sportinglife.com.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With news of Paddy Brennan's retirement, Nick catches up with the popular jockey to reflect on his career and his final moments in the saddle at Cheltenham yesterday. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Karl Burke about putting the finishing touches to his Classic hopefuls at Newmarket yesterday, while in a sale full of stories, consignors Rodgie Kavanagh and Cormac O'Flynn share their joy at realising 1,000,000 gns with the final progeny of Galileo, and Charlie and Fran Poste discuss a dream start to their new pinhooking venture.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With news that the BHA is likely to introduce new rules for declaring horses non-runners in adverse technical circumstances (malfunctioning stalls etc.), we hear from owner/breeder Jon Babb (Shropshire Wolves), who laments the rigidity of current regulations after last week's Wolverhampton stalls debacle and the resulting costs to owners of the sport's mishaps. Also on today's show, trainer Ed Walker and agent Katie Walsh reflect on a great day yesterday on the track and in the sales ring respectively, while Ben Atkins provides our Point to Point report and JA McGrath checks in from Hong Kong. Lydia gives her thoughts on the Grand National and the upcoming risk checks announcement.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the two major stories breaking this morning: cocaine use at Aintree as reported by The Telegraph, and the National viewing figures. Charlie Appleby joins the show to discuss his early Classic hopefuls and hat load of runners at the Craven meeting, while Paul Nicholls assesses his championship chances, Dan Barber gives the Timeform perspective on Aintree, Sumbe's Tony Fry talks about recent success and Newmarket hopefuls in the Nurlan Bizakov silks, and Goresbridge's Ed Donohoe is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.