Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the racing news from around the world today. With the official juvenile classifications for 2023 released today, Nick talks to Aidan O'Brien about plans for his champions City of Troy and Opera Singer, whilst he also has a bulletin on Pegasus Turf favourite Warm Heart. BHA 2yo handicapper Graeme Smith provides historical context and shows his working. Elsewhere, racing managers Anthony Bromley and Joe Chambers look ahead to the weekend and beyond, the former particularly interesting on Unibet Hurdle entry Impaire et Passe. Jockey Chris Ward tells us of his new career with Deborah Cole and their hopes for Flight Deck in the Cleeve Hurdle, while our Weatherbys Bloodstock element is devoted to first season sires, and features Fitzdares' Sam Hockenhull and Far Above's stallion master Jack Cantillon.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Fresh from a tremendous return in the Fleur de Lys at Lingfield, L'Homme Presse's owner Andy Edwards and rider Charlie Deutsch join the show to talk about his emotional comeback and his prospects for the remainder of the season. Nick and Dave also discuss the event's move to Windsor next year, and the rescheduling of the Clarence House chase to Cheltenham. They also touch on some of Michael Owen's interview with Nick on Luck on Sunday. Later in this episode, Bobby Beevers tells us how Pontefract races have embraced Autism in Racing, while - ahead of Nick's trip to Miami this week - Gulfstream Park track announcer Pete Aiello previews the Pegasus World Cup.

With the possibility of racing still going ahead at Lingfield on Sunday Charlotte Greenway brings you an interview from earlier in the week with Gavin Cromwell on why he enjoys targeting this meeting and a word on his mare Only By Night who's set to run in the novice hurdle on Sunday. Henry de Bromhead pays tribute to A Plus Tard as it was announced this week that he had been retired and also looks ahead to the clash this weekend between Envoi Allen and Allaho.

Looking further ahead Gary Moore explains why he'll likely run Editeur du Gite in the Clarence House Chase, should it be rearranged for Cheltenham next weekend and Ollie Greenall explains why Iroko has been handed a couple of Festival entires when we thought he was out for the season.

Finally, Fergal O'Brien shares details on how we can help Richard 'Sparky' Bevis who's currently in an induced coma following a serious accident last weekend.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan harding to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They get the latest from Lingfield, battling very cold temperatures, with clerk Stephanie Wethered, while Gary Moore joins the show to tell us about Editeur Du Gite's likely repeat should the Clarence House be restaged at Cheltenham. In an extensive interview with RCA CEO David Armstrong, Nick drills into a mixed set of racecourse attendance results from 2023, while broadcaster Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes joins the show to discuss the British Horse Society's road safety initiative, and Old Gold Racing's Ed Seyfried tells us how he's raising funds for Cervical Cancer Week and brings us an update on star mare Apple Away.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Maddy Playle to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. Henry de Bromhead pays tribute to A Plus Tard while also suggesting a date for Envoi Allen at Thurles this weekend. The Clerks at Ascot, Taunton and Haydock have their say as to the weekend's weather prospects, while trainer Richard Hobson looks forward to Lingfield with stable star Fugitif. Ollie Greenall explains why Iroko is back in the Festival picture, while Tom Scudamore remembers owner Peter Deal, who died yesterday. Thady Gosden brings us news on Lord North, seeking a remarkable fourth win in the Dubai Turf in March, while Laura King has this week's update from the emirate. Ellerslie Park Executive GM Craig Baker tells Nick about NZ Racing's biggest ever development project.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through today's racing headlines. They begin by getting the latest from the Clerks at frost bound Ascot, Lingfield, Haydock and Taunton, with prospects looking bleak for Saturday in Britain. Nick catches up with Gavin Cromwell on his Lingfield Sunday team, plus news on Flooring Porter and Vanillier. Bloodstock agent Johnny Hassett talks to Nick at length about the support he received from the racing community through his cancer treatment, while Sean Levey reports from this working holiday in Florida, and JA McGrath brings us the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Among subjects under the microscope today are Constitution Hill's non-appearance on Trials Day, Neil Callan's deleted tweet, cancellation of three runner races, and the Milton Harris case. Nick talks to rider Gina Andrews about her Grand National dream with 'family' horse Latenightpass, while Jimmy Mangan joins the show to discuss Spillane's Tower - "easily the most talented I've trained". Former trainer Claude Charlet laments the demise of racing in Macau, Fergal O'Brien appeals for crowdfunding for seriously injured Richard 'Sparky' Bevis, Godolphin MD Hugh Anderson looks forward to the TIEA Awards, while Justin Vermaak talks us through the latest developments in Cape Town as we go around the bloodstock world with Weatherbys.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror writer David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Plenty to digest from the UK and Ireland over the weekend, most notably the Skelton six-timer - Harry joins the show to discuss the pivotal weekend that may set the tone for the rest of the season. We also hear from Joseph O'Brien on Banbridge, and owner Celia Djivanovic, who gives us the lowdown on Classic Chase heroine My Silver Lining, plus her take on owners' facilities as an ROA Board member and her work on RoR. Daryl Jacob tells Nick about the satisfaction that he has had from big race success in Ireland, while Nick and Dave ask whether opportunities for female jumps jockeys are still hard to come by in light of two newspaper columns this weekend.

The Saturday Edition is back for the first time in 2024 with Charlotte Greenway to look ahead to some of the weekend action form Warwick, Kempton and Punchestown. First we hear from Nigel Twiston-Davies on a couple of his key runners Broadway Boy, Beauport and the veteran Good Boy Bobby. Taking on Broadway Bob in the novice chase at Warwick is Lucinda Russell's Apple Away and Lucinda discusses her mare's improvement since her debut over fences whilst she also looks ahead to her runner in the Lanzarote Hurdle. It's in the Lanzarote that Kerry Lee has the well fancied Nemean Lion and we hear about his chances as well as why he's been campaigned the way he has. Finally, in Ireland on Sunday Silent Approach takes on the boys in the Grade 3 Novice Chase and I talk to her owner, breeder and trainer Con O'Keefe to get the story behind this mare, who's clearly not straightforward!

Nick is joined by journalist and TV host Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with reflections on ARC racecourse group boss Martin Cruddace's entry into the media rights/funding debate in interview with Bill Barber in the Racing Post. Nick also talks to trainer Christian Leech, with strong views on Cruddace's standpoint, and to Fitzdares CEO Will Woodhams, who explains the bookmaking industry's increasing frustration with the current media rights setup. Also on today's show, we hear from trainers Lucinda Russell and Kerry Lee about their high profile runners in the UK on Saturday, Rick Dutrow updates us on Breeders' Cup Classic winner White Abarrio as he prepares for Saudi Arabia, and bloodstock agent Jamie McCalmont extols the buoyancy of the Magic Millions in Australia.