Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the news that Shishkin would almost certainly take up his engagement at Ascot this weekend in preference to Haydock. With news the former CEO Paul Struthers would return to his role at the Professional Jockeys' Association, senior rider and board member Neil Callan gives his approval in a typically forthright interview. Also on today's show, Aidan Coleman talks Jonbon and his own long road to recovery, owner/breeder David Blunt reflects on the triumph of Group One winner Poptronic, now bound for the Sceptre sessions, while Guillaume Vitse from Normandie Breeding is this week's Weatherbys guest.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the story that Daryl Jacob has picked up the ride on Bravemansgame in this weekend's Betfair Chase, and the jockey shares his thoughts on dining once again at the Nicholls top table. Nick and Lydia attempt to pull together all the strands of the leading Irish and British chasers and their imminent plans, while Nick talks to Martin Brassil, whose Fastorslow is set to renew rivalry with Galopin Des Champs at Punchestown this weekend. Also on today's show, Richard Fahey reflects on delivering Sir Alex Ferguson a memorable triumph with Spirit Dancer in Bahrain, Sean Quinn looks forward to Hong Kong with Highfield Princess, who could easily stay in training as a seven year old, while Sally Ann Grassick - international manager to Guy Pariente - tells us about dual Group One producer Kensea and why she is making a surprise appearance at the Sceptre sessions.

This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the next two day of Cheltenham's Paddy Power meeting with contributions from trainers: Paddy Neville (The Real Whacker); Richard Hobson (Fugitif); Nicky Henderson (Jonbon, Luccia, Iberico Lord, Mister Coffey); Alan King (Edwardstone) and Neil King (Lookaway).

Today Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and joined by Lydia Hislop who begins by discussing the format of today's X-Country chase vs that which is run at the Cheltenham Festival. Jon Pullin, clerk of the course at Cheltenham provides an update on the ground and Joe Tizzard runs through his runners over the three days.

Ahead of the Navan Racing Festival Dave Keena speaks to jockey, Paul Townend and trainer, Henry de Bromhead.

Charlotte and Lydia also touch on the Affordability Checks Petition and yesterday's BHA hearing regarding Jonny Clayton, attached to the Mick Appleby yard.

Finally Nick continues the build up to the Sceptre session at Tattersalls by speaking to Harry Herbert of Highclere Thoroughbreds regarding Guineas winner Cachet.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to look over the racing news today. With the big Cheltenham November fixture beginning tomorrow, Nick talks to both Alan King, trainer of Edwardstone, and to Richard Hobson, whose Fugitif is looking to end his frustrating run of seconds at the track. Also on today's show, broadcaster and close friend Niall Hannity tells how the racing community is rallying round injured rider Graham Lee. In Bahrain, Nick catches up with Director of Racing Ed Veale on the development of the International Trophy, while Layfayette's trainer Noel Meade talks about his chances and his gradual switch of focus from jumping back to the flat. Tattersalls Head of Sales Matt Prior joins the show to preview the upcoming Cheltenham and Sandown boutique PtP sales.

Nick, in Bahrain, is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan, in Fairyhouse at Tattersalls Ireland, to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, we preview this weekend's action from Cheltenham and Navan, with trainer Neil King dropping by to talk about his stable star Lookaway. Nick also catches up with prominent owner Ged Mason, who looks ahead to Protektorat's Betfair Chase defence and to Spirit Dancer's run in the Bahrain International. Naohiro Goda brings us the latest news from Japan, including the opposition to Equinox in the Japan Cup, JA McGrath has his postcard from Hong Kong, Nick meets a recuperating Saffie Osborne in Bahrain, Sam Davies-Thomas gives us a flavour of his fortnightly Pointing Podcast, while Will Woodhams tells you all about our brand new Racing App, launched this Friday and available free now.

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post, Lee Mottershead. Plenty of news and news updates given what was touched on yesterday with Nick and Rishi. The headline comes from trainer Nicky Henderson who sends out Jonbon this weekend in the Shloer Chase before an intended start in the Tingle Creek. He also runs through his other notable intended runners at Cheltenham. We hear from trainer Paddy Neville who is set to give The Real Whacker his first start of the season in the Paddy Power Chase on Saturday. We also hear from Irish trainer Cian Collins on Mighty Tom who is set to line up in Friday's Arkle Trial. Nick is in Bahrain and has an interview with the connections of Astro King who will run in Thursday’s Bahrain International. Plus it’s Tuesday and Nick and Weatherby’s take us around the bloodstock world to South Africa and Steve Ajax of Paardeberg Stud.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to cast an eye over all the world's major racing stories. They begin with news of injured rider Graham Lee. Also on today's show, Aidan O'Brien tells us why Auguste Rodin has been kept in training at four, Nick and Rishi bring you further news on the Milton Harris case, the result of the Harry Bentley hearing plus they review the action from the UK and Ireland over the weekend. Aintree Head of Racing Sulekha Varma responds to questions over low sun and fence height in the wake of Saturday's Grand Sefton. Later in the show, Nick is joined by Michael Guerin to assess whether NZ star Imperatriz will make Royal Ascot next year, while Jay Privman gives a precis of and verdict on last night's CBS "60-Minutes" segment on the sport's challenges. Noel George reflects on the victory of Il Est Francais at Auteuil, while Ed Harper looks forward to the Tattersalls foal sale and the Sceptre sessions.

This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway starts in Australia with UK based trainer Ed Crisford ahead of West Wind Blows's run in the Group 1 Champion Stakes. Next attention turns to jump racing in Ireland as Down Royal hosts the Grade 1 Champion Chase as we hear from Gordon Elliott on Gerri Colombe and Conflated and Richard Thompson on Envoi Allen. Also get the latest on some of the most exciting prospects this national hunt season with the latest on Marine National, Iroko and Burdett Road.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. They lead with the latest developments in the Milton Harris mystery, with quotes from Harris and the BHA, while they also touch on the Harry Bentley case in Hong Kong, Frankie heading into the jungle and Luca Morgan's premature retirement, on which topic Ben Pauling joins the show. Also today, with a view to the weekend action, Gordon Elliott talks of his hopes for Gerri Colombe and Conflated in Down Royal's big race, while Exeter and Wincanton supremo Daniel Cooper looks ahead to a big weekend in the South West. Ralph Beckett talks about the sales of Lezoo and Prosperous Voyage in the upcoming Sceptre sessions at Tattersalls, while GBR boss Rod Street debriefs Nick on National Racehorse Week and Will Woodhams urges more signatures for racing's affordability petition. In Melbourne, Ed Crisford anticipates a big run from West Wind Blows in tomorrows Champion Stakes.