Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to reflect on today's news from the world of Horseracing. First they pay tribute to Keagan Kirkby, the point to point rider and key member of Paul Nicholls's team, who was killed in a fall on Sunday. They reflect on the action from the Dublin Racing Festival, and hear a detailed review of the stable's Grade One 8-timer from assistant David Casey. Also on today's show, Nick remembers Hardy Eustace in the company of Conor O'Dwyer, while Total Performance Data's Will Duff-Gordon brings news of a groundbreaking data partnership, and the PJA's Dale Gibson airs his grievances at the amount of evening fixtures in February for the jockeys' workload.

The focus this week, as it should be, is on the the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown this weekend and we'll hear from various connections with leading chances over the weekend including; Eddie O'Leary (Gigginstown House Stud runners); Sean Graham (Bunting); Barry Connell (Marine Nationale); JJ Slevin (Fastorslow) and Sophie Leech (Madara).

Plus, insight from Champion Trainer, Paul Nicholls on the favourite for the Grade 1 Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to take a canter through this morning's racing news. They focus heavily on the Dublin Racing Festival, with guests including Gigginstown's Eddie O'Leary and sole British raider Sophie Leech. Also on today's show, SportingLife.com's Ben Linfoot brings us Something for the Weekend, while Jessica Harrington takes aim at a big prize at Leopardstown, and Jonathan Powell brings us up to speed with the fundraising efforts for MND sufferer Steve Jobar. In the latest in our series with Saracen Horse Feeds and Kentucky Equine Research, Joe Pagan and Polly Bonnor tell Nick about the upcoming KER conference.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest goings-on in the racing world. They lead with Dave's deep dive into the yesterday's result into trainer Milton Harris's licensing hearing, with a detailed précis of a bulky case file followed by comment and analysis. Also on today's show, Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins outlines some interesting point surrounding the sale of the Andy and Gemma Brown Caldwell Construction horses on Monday, while Andrea Atzeni reflects on a tremendous start to his time in Hong Kong. Football agent David Mannaseh revels in his part-ownership of Ballyburn on transfer deadline day, while Go Racing In Yorkshire's Charlotte Russell outlines their latest charitable partnership in a bid to fund research for bowel cancer.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest goings on in the racing world. They lead with the much-anticipated clash between star novices Gaelic Warrior and Marine Nationale at the upcoming Dublin Racing Festival, and get the thoughts of the latter's owner/trainer Barry Connell. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Patrick Veitch about his new tie-up with Tony Bloom. Veitch also offers some interesting general commentary about ownership and betting in the UK, and Nick gets the views of punter and political analyst Neil Channing, particularly on the parliamentary debate scheduled for Feb 26th. Nick tracks down Lossiemouth's breeder, Ian Kellit, while JA McGrath is along for his weekly take on events in Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by journalist and television presenter Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest goings on in the world of Horseracing. With the novice chase divisions threatening to really take shape this weekend, Paul Nicholls considers how he might play his best hand with Stay Away Fay, Hermes Allen and Ginny's Destiny. Also on today's show, Noel George underlines Il Est Francais plans, which don't include Cheltenham, while Kim Bailey looks forward to applying headgear to stable star Trelawne in the Grade One Scilly Isles. From Ireland ahead of the Dublin Racing Festival, Nick chats to Sean Graham, who discusses Ile Atlantique, Bunting and sidelined Energumene on behalf of owner Tony Bloom, and JJ Slevin ahead of his Irish Gold Cup ride on Fastorslow. Ciaràn de Barra of Bellewstown Diamond Stud joins the show as our Weatherbys guest to discuss his new stallion Marie's Diamond.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan. They wrap up all the weekend action, and get contributions from Jamie Snowden, who discusses the highs and lows of Saturday, plus looks ahead to another Grade One this weekend. Emmet Mullins talks Noble Yeats, Corbetts Cross and Jeroboam Machin, while owner Tom Ryan reflects on the success of National Treasure in the Pegasus World Cup. Ed Babington tells Nick how he hopes to turn 5,000 gns into a whole lot more at Tattersalls, while Sophie Buckley previews the TBA stallion parade.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to canter through the headlines from around the racing world. They lead with yesterday's shock news that Andy and Gemma Brown would be dispersing their entire string that races under Caldwell construction. Their manager Joey Logan explains what must happen now. With Allaho out of Cheltenham and Inspiral winning at last night's Eclipse awards, Nick talks to Cheveley Park's Chris Richardson, while Joe Chambers talks us through the Lossiemouth weigh mix-up at Cheltenham tomorrow and reflects on Monkfish's performance at Gowran Park. Johnny Burke looks forward to riding Love Envoi and Gidleigh Park on Trials Day while, in Florida, Nick catches up with 1/ST Racing Communications VP Tiff Steer and Ramiro Restrepo gives notice of a newcomer on Pegasus day that could be the next Mage.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest goings on in the racing world. They lead with some fascinating developments ahead of Saturday's racing, and Nick gets the lowdown in an extended interview with Nicky Henderson on the latest jockey situation plus news on all the stars out this weekend. Harry Cobden also has high hopes of a big day at Cheltenham, and spins through his seven fancied rides. In Florida, Nick catches up with renowned veteran journalist Jay Privman for his thoughts on recent cases surrounding Kentucky Derby winners Maximum Security and Medina Spirit, while Laura King previews tomorrow's action from Meydan. Nick and Lee also discuss the withdrawal of Theleme from the Stayers Hurdle plus examine the BHA's decision not to pursue limiting trainers' runners in big handicaps.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With the news that star French filly Blue Rose Cen is moving stables, Nick talks to Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnasse for more, and to her new trainer Maurizio Guarnieri. Also on today's show, Nick and Jane talk through this weekend's jumping plus the prestigious Gowran fixture tomorrow. Sam Curling, who sends out his Festival winner in the Thyestes Chase, drops in for a bulletin and also talks about his early handling of Marine Nationale and others. Later in the show, Rishi joins us from South Africa, JA McGrath has the latest in Hong Kong, while Charlotte talks Equinox with Christophe Lemaire after their World's Best Racehorse Award. Nick and Jane also update on the latest rumblings in the ongoing sagas of Kentucky Derby winners Maximum Security and Medina Spirit.