Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to take a look at today's racing headlines. They lead with, and examine in some depth, the incident that took place at Limerick yesterday involving cousins Patrick and Danny Mullins, 1st and s2nd respectively in the Faugheen Novices' Chase. Danny gives his perspective on the incident at some length, we hear from the owner of Il Etait Temps Craig Kieswetter, and also canvas the thoughts of multiple champion Peter Scudamore, who recalls his own similar misdemeanours and discusses weighing room psychology with regard to race positioning and gaining the tactical edge. Also on today's show, Nick and Lydia discuss the brilliant performance of Galopin Des Champs, the match up between Impaire et Passe and State Man, the retirement of Frodon, the intervention of the Tanaiste into the TV advertising debate in Ireland, and the shambolic parade before the King George.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to take a canter through the racing headlines this Thursday. With the Savills Chase taking centre stage at Leopardstown this afternoon, Martin Brassil explains why his Fastorslow is set to miss the Christmas showpiece. Elsewhere, Gary Moore dominated racing in the yesterday, and joins the show with an engaging interview about his two chasing stars. Jonjo Sanderson drops in to give an indication as to just how costly the late abandonment of Wetherby was to the track's bottom line, while artist James Armstrong tells us of his fundraising efforts on behalf of Graham Lee. David Yates has some very strong views on the fitness of Kempton as a venue to stage a Grade One Festival.

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer of the Racing Post Lee Mottershead. We start with reflection on a brilliant Boxing Day at Kempton Park and hear from winning rider of the King George hero Hewick. Gavin Sheehan also looks ahead to today’s ride on Welsh National favourite Super Survivor. Tom and Lee assess the other notable performances on the day and hear from one half of the training operation behind Il Est Francais, Amanda Zetterholm. Lee also touches on the slightly disappointing crowd figure given the success of the day. We hear from trainer Sarah Humphrey who sends out Nickel Back in the Grade 2 Wayward Lad today and look ahead to the Desert Orchid Chase, now being run as a limited handicap.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to canter through the headlines from around the racing world. With a focus on the Christmas Festivals, Rishi offers some strong views on the King George and Welsh National, while - in Ireland - trainer Willie Mullins previews his Leopardstown runners and discusses some tactical nuances that might help Galopin des Champs and Impaire et Passe avenge their seasonal debut defeats. Also on today's show, Timeform Flat Editor David Johnson takes a lengthy linger over the Timeform Flat awards, while Jon Shack - whose Emily Upjohn was the recipient of one such award - issues a rallying cry to the smaller owner and outlines plans for his star mare. Later in this show, Nick talks to William Morgan, whose second volume of the seminal book on racecourses Strongholds of Satan is available now.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world today. They lead with the news that King George/Savills fancy may now in fact be rerouted to Tramore on New Year's Day if the ground is deemed too quick at either Kempton or Leopardstown. Also on today's show, Gavin Sheehan reacts to the news that he will ride Hewick in the King George, Rossa Ryan talks about his stellar 2023 and reaching 200 winners, Brian Toomey delights in training his first winner, WHR's Laura King previews the action from Dubai tomorrow, and David Eustace looks forward to his major career switch in Hong Kong. Ger O'Neill, from Capital Stud, looks forward to welcoming Authorised back to Ireland in our Weatherbys Bloodstock segment.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the world of horseracing. They lead with reports that top UK-born Aus-based Melbourne Cup winning trainer David Eustace is set to join the ultra competitive Hong Kong training ranks. JA McGrath provides commentary and context, plus his weekly Happy Valley tips. Also on today's show, Nick and Lee reveal that the IHRB are to appeal the Tony Martin sanctions, they discuss the BHA's latest premier racing marketing exercise, and Frankie Dettori's efforts on SPOTY. Paul Nicholls runs through his Christmas team, while Paddy Brennan gives a brilliant interview on reaching 1500 career winners.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. They begin by picking the brains of Robcour representative Robbie Power, who shares news on the ownership's Grade One entries over the festive period, and suggests a clear leaning towards the King George for Gerri Colombe. Also on today's show, Shark Hanlon is typically upbeat about Hewick, trainer Fergal O'Brien eyes big race triumphs in the Long Walk Hurdle and the Welsh National, while Tom Scudamore reflects on his efforts at the London Horse Show, plus has interesting insight on Corach Rambler and Giovinco. Nick and Dave react to the news the HRI will not give the IHRB any further funding for the Suann report anti-doping recommendations.

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin in Ireland with the release the IHRB's new strategy statement, and an in-depth interview with CEO Daragh O'Loughlin, in which Nick also covers off commitments on anti-doping, the Tony Martin case, and the ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at the organisation. Also on today's show, Nick and Lydia ask whether Gerri Colombe will really go to the King George, touch on the Irish trainers' championship, and consider the line-up for the Kauto Star. Kempton Clerk Barney Clifford gives a preliminary idea as to the ground on Boxing Day, while Adrien Cugnasse joins us to tee up two French prospects running in Grade Ones over the holiday period. Lydia reflects on the impact of the fatal injury suffered by Geskille at Cheltenham, picks out her highlights from the weekend, while Nick talks to Burdett Road's trainer James Owen as he prepares for a trip to Chepstow.

This week's Saturday Edition looks ahead to the December Gold Cup at Cheltenham tomorrow with input from Olly Murphy on favourite, Thunder Rock and also Joseph O'Brien Grade 1 winner Fakir D'oudairies who runs in handicap for the first time. Andrew Gemmell then looks ahead to Paisley Park next week in the Long Walk Hurdle before we hear from Gordon Elliott, Paddy Neville and Venetia Williams on their intended runners in the King George on Boxing Day.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the breaking news that David Egan will ride as first jockeys to Amo racing next season, and discuss the implications therein. They also consider Frankie Dettori's comments on the current state of riding in England, and then take a close look at the sanctions handed down to Tony Martin following a third doping offence and ask whether the IHRB will appeal the panel's decision. Also on today's show, British Racing School CEO Andrew Braithwaite talks safeguarding and explains why social and working blurred lines in racing always present challenges. Later, Nick catches up with Katie Rudd, consignor of yesterday's GOFFS top lot, owner of Paisley Park Andrew Gemmell, and Go Racing in Yorkshire's Charlotte Russell, who tells us about her MacMillan Charity Ride at York.