Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to canter through the latest news headlines from around the racing world. They are joined once again by Kia Joorabchian, who announces that King of Steel will board the plane to California. Plus, Doncaster clerk Paul Barker gives an update on the likelihood of Saturday's racing taking place, while trainer Ben Brookhouse joins the show to discuss his lively long shot in the Kameko Futurity plus a fancied bumper hope at Cheltenham. Sam Thomas eyes up the Old Roan Chase at Aintree, while veteran trainer Edward O'Grady reflects on a memorable family triumph at Clonmel yesterday and ROA's Louise Norman brings us up to speed on this weekend's shared ownership days.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for a truly stellar edition of racing's daily podcast. With Breeders' Cup pre-entries out, Nick catches up with Mostahdaf's rider Jim Crowley about his hopes for a vintage running of the Turf, while Bob Baffert takes us through his whole BC string, headed by strong Classic fancy Arabian Knight. With the UK Jumps season hitting its stride, Lucinda Russell and Peter Scudamore talk about Corach Rambler and more this weekend, while confirming the Coral Gold Cup as the target for Ahoy Señor. Olly Murphy is also along to discuss some smart novice hurdlers out in the next few days. Nick and Lee preview the Kameko Futurity at Doncaster, while JA McGrath takes us to Moonee Valley ahead of the Cox Plate, where he interviews Victoria Road's rider Blake Shinn. Meanwhile, Nick get on the blower to Gai Waterhouse, as she seeks a first Cox Plate, and also asks her about her big money purchases at Tattersalls plus gets the lowdown on her likely Melbourne Cup runners.

Nick is joined by RTV and RTE host and analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest developments from around the racing world today. On this show, Nick and Jane discuss Frankie Dettori's 16 day suspension ruling him out of Melbourne, speak to Ralph Beckett about Kinross, Bluestocking and sales topper Balance Play, get the latest from ARC Director Mark Spincer about the state of the ground and contingencies at Doncaster at the weekend, and canter through the Weatherbys Return of Mares with Ronnie O'Neill from Whytemount Stud (recently acquired Mojo Star to accompany Affinisea). Also on today's show, a look at the HKIR entries, with comment from JA McGrath, a word on the Cox Plate, plus Jockey Club CEO Nevin Truesdale with details of a new petition launched ahead of the Gambling Commission's findings on affordability.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to reflect on all the news stories from around the racing world. They look back on the career of Desert Crown, discuss the remaining fallout from British Champions' Day, and look ahead to the action this weekend. Roger Teal, trainer of Futurity fancy Dancing Gemini, and Laura Morgan, responsible for Cheltenham/Aintree entry Notlongtillmay both join the show. Also today, with news of the ITV docuseries to be backed by RMG and Flutter, the bookmaking giant's Commercial Director Seb Butterworth talks in-depth about why such content is important to drive fan engagement and revenue. Meanwhile Gestut Ohlerweierhof's Timo Degel is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to canter through the racing headlines in the aftermath of an extraordinary champions' day at Ascot. They lead with the Dettori story, analyse each of the races, ask questions about the ground at Ascot, consider the increased crowd figure and more. Joining the show today are Alex Elliott, the agent who bought the giant King of Steel, David Menuisier, who struck in the Group One in France yesterday, and Ed Crisford, whose West Wind Blows was just touched off by a former stablemate in the Caulfield Cup. Also today, Tattersalls Jimmy George comments on a number of positive updates for the December Sceptre sessions.

This week’s Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway is all about QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot. Charlotte takes you through a long list of connections with runners this weekend which include: John Gosden (Mostahdaf & Nashwa); Kia Joorabchian (King Of Steel); Dermot Weld (Tahiyra) Alan King (Trueshan); Karl Burke (Royal Rhyme & Spycatcher); Jamie McCalmont (Kinross); Charlie Fellowes (Vadream); Jérôme Reynier (Facteur Cheval); George Boughey (Via Sistina).

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop for a deep dive into British Champions' Day in this edition of the popular daily podcast. After Ascot's Nick Smith has updated conditions, Nick and Lydia are joined by James Savage (Bay Bridge), Jerome Reynier (Facteur Cheval), Charlie Fellowes (Vadream) and Tony Elliott (Rogue Millennium and Goffs Sale entry Rogue Lightning). They also have their say on what Energumene's absence means for the 2 mile chase division, and Punchestown's decision to alter their Festival race times.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to canter through the latest headlines in racing ahead of QIPCO British Champions Day. First up, John Gosden runs through the running plans and otherwise for big guns Inspiral (rerouted to Breeders Cup), Nashwa (QE2) and Mostahdaf (late call). Then we hear from Tote CEO Alex Frost, who calls on faster decision making as regards which track to use on Saturday ahead of a big WorldPool opportunity. George Boughey explains the decision to run Via Sistina in the Champion Stakes, while Marc Chan's racing manager Jamie McCalmont talks, Kinross, Angel Bleu and Frankie. Also on today's show, Yorton Farm's Dave Futter talks about his acquisition of Postponed, GOFFS man Conor Wixted discusses the ITBA Next Generation Pinhooking Forum and Brian Twomey looks forward to his new career as a trainer.

In episode 855, Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and is joined by Lee Mottershead to discuss the ban handed out to Hollie Doyle on Monday, which rules her out of the Breeders's Cup as we stand but Charlotte has news of an appeal. We also continue the build up to British Champions Day in the company of trainer, Karl Burke. Lee also has the latest on the weather contingency plans for Saturday and we hear from latest Qipco British Champions Hall of Fame inductee Steve Cauthen as he speaks to Nick.

Nick has news from Australia/Hong Kong with Michael Cox and continuing the Australian link speaks to Johnny McKeever who will be at the Tattersalls horses in training sale on behalf of clients from Down Under and JA McGrath has our weekly Hong Kong update.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to cast a glance over the headlines from the racing world with some big name guests. With an eye to British Champions Day, Nick catches up with Clerk Chris Stickels about the possible move to the inner track, Angus Gold raises hopes for an appearance from Mostahdaf, while Kia Joorabchian is back to talk King of Steel and his openness to a possible Breeders' Cup bid beyond Ascot. Saeed bin Suroor reflects on 500 Graded Stakes wins plus nominates his Breeders' Cup target for Mawj, while ROA Corporate Affairs Director Andy Clifton has details of this year's jumps nominees and Haras du Buff's Edwige le Metayer is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.