Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the strengthened safeguarding measures announced by the BHA yesterday in response both to worrying statistics surrounding abuse and bullying in the industry, and a report produced by Dr Eleanor Boden. They are joined by BHA Director of Integrity and Regulation Tim Naylor, and by NARS CEO George McGrath. Also on today's show, trainer Venetia Williams talks about Royale Pagaille's preparation for the King George while Joseph O'Brien explains why Fakir d'Oudairies is starting his campaign down the handicap route this weekend.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world on Wednesday. They lead with a deep dive into the latest development into the curious regulatory mess surrounding Irish horse Flemensface, which took another twist that went largely unnoticed last week. Also on today's show, trainer Richard Newland looks forward to his new partnership with Jamie Insole, which kicks off today. Newland also has some typically forthright views on the state of jump racing and backs proposals to curb the super stables in big races. The morning after the influential Gimcrack dinner, Ascot's Nick Smith responds to Julie Harrington's speech, while also providing details of a new tie-up between Ascot, Churchill Downs and the Jockey Club. Meanwhile, Paddy Neville confirms The Real Whacker on course for the King George and JA McGrath reports from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. They begin by discussing in some depth the appointment of controversial figure Dido Harding as senior steward of the Jockey Club, considering how that might play in the wider world. Gordon Elliott joins the show to discuss the consultation into limiting trainers to four runners in Class one and two handicaps, while he also confirms he's leading towards the King George with Gerri Colombe. David Maxwell drops in having ridden his first winner for a year en route to France this afternoon, while Olly Murphy looks forward to favourite Thunder Rock in the December Gold Cup at Cheltenham. Susan Rowett from Varsfontein is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror writer David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the events from the UK over the weekend, and enjoy a bracing discussion with trainer Hughie Morrison not only about Not So Sleepy's barnstorming win in the Fighting Fifth hurdle, but also about the Marketing of racing and the efficiency of the BHA. Simon Munir joins the show to reflect on the performances of yesterday's winner El Fabiolo and last weekend's runner-up Impaire et Passe, while Nick reconnects with Hong Kong to talk to Vincent Ho about the extraordinary victory of Golden Sixty in the Hong Kong Mile and his own marquee week. Michael Guerin has news on the non-participation of star NZ mare Imperatriz at Royal Ascot 2024. Nick and Dave also discuss what next for Constitution Hill and Shishkin, plus the fighting at Aintree.

This week Charlotte looks ahead to the three Grade 1 races on Saturday at Sandown which include the re-scheduled Fighting Fifth Hurdle. We hear from various connections including: Nicky Henderson (Constitution Hill & Jonbon); James Bowen (Shishkin); Harry Fry (Love Envoi & Boothill); Gary & Josh Moore (Goshen & Haddex Des Obeaux); Alan King (Edwardstone) and Jamie Snowden (You Wear It Well and Colonel Harry).

Also ahead of the Hong Kong International Raceday on Sunday, we hear from jockeys João Moreira, and Andrea Atzeni on their rides.

Tom in for Nick and joined by Jonathan Harding of the Racing post. We start with the news that there will be an inspection tomorrow morning ahead of Sandown’s Tingle Creek day with the weather forecast not looking very kind. We hear from James Bowen who rides Shishkin for his first start of the season after he refused to race at ascot last time. Also in the race is Love Envoi owned by the Noel Fehily racing syndicate and Noel joins us to talk about three runners for the team at Sandown over the next two days. We hear from Lucy Wadham whose appeal was successful yesterday and she states her satisfaction at the appeal process, then we head to Hong Kong to hear from Ed Crisford who runs West Wind Blows in the Hong Kong Vase. Finally, Charlotte has news from the bloodstock world as Francois Buzon explains how he came about Ace Impact's half sister for just 10,000 Euros and is now preparing to say goodbye to her as she's set to go through the ring at Arqana on Saturday.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by Dave Yates of the Daily Mirror. They start with the declarations for Sandown on Saturday as Constitution Hill is confirmed alongside stablemate Shishkin. Jamie Snowden joins to discuss his two Grade 1 runners this weekend before we revisit the premierisation marketing budget and hear from Nick Smith on Ascot’s prize money next season and finally Nick catches up with the magic man, João Moreira in Hong Kong ahead of their meeting this weekend.

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to reflect initially on Day 2 of Tattersall’s Sceptre sessions where we again saw a huge amount of money spent on some star names. We then hear from clerk of the course at Sandown Andrew Cooper ahead of this weekend’s Tingle Creek who tells us what we can likely expect underfoot at the meeting. Constitution Hill’s owner Michael Buckley is along to confirm the horse is an intended runner in the rearranged Fighting Fifth. He also pays tribute to the horse’s trainer in asserting that Nicky Henderson always does right by the horse. The Moore family have a runner in each of the three Grade 1s on Saturday and we hear from Josh Moore on their chances. Plus, with plenty going on in Hong Kong this weekend, we hear from Maddy Playle in conversation with Andrea Atzeni and get the last from Jim McGrath.

Nick is joined by Racing Broadcaster of the Year Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with a follow-up to today's Racing Post lead on the scant marketing budget allocated to the premierisation project. Plumpton CEO Craig Staddon joins to share his concerns. Also today, Alan King mulls over whether to send Edwardstone to the Tingle Creek or the Peterborough Chase, plus Davy Russell on joining Dancing with the Stars. At Tattersalls, Charlotte catches up with Luke Barry from Manister House stud, while - in Hong Kong - Maddy Playle gets the lowdown from GB-born, Aus-based jockey Rachel King ahead of the International Jockeys' Challenge. Today's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest is Travis White from Taylor Made.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to take a look at the latest from around the racing world. Nicky Henderson opens the show by keeping alive the possibility of Constitution Hill heading to the rerouted Fighting Fifth at Sandown and an extraordinary clash with stablemate Shishkin. Also on today's show, Harry Fry and Gary Moore both take aim at Jonbon in the Tingle Creek, while Mirror Showbiz editor Mark Jefferies gives his lowdown on why Frankie was first out of the jungle, Tattersalls' Jimmy George looks ahead to the Sceptre sessions, and Maddy Playle brings us the latest from Hong Kong at the start of their biggest week.