Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for the latest episode of the popular daily racing podcast. They reflect on the weekend's action, particularly with reference to City of Troy and how his campaign might look next year. They also look ahead to QIPCO British Champions' Day in the company of Dermot Weld and Alan King, trainers of Tahiyra and Trueshan respectively. Michael Guerin checks in from New Zealand with the story of the punter who won NZ$10m on The Everest, while Nick and Jane discuss the financial irregularities at the Jockey's Accident Fund in Ireland and ask why there was no inquiry into the running of Karloss at Sedgefield last week.

Ahead of day two of the Future Champions Weekend action at Newmarket, Charlotte Greenway previews the Dehurst with input from the most talked about juvenile City of Troy's trainer, Aidan O'Brien; jockey of his main rival, Tom Marquand and Juddmonte's racing manager Barry Mahon, who made the decision to supplement Array this week.

Plus, ahead of the Cesarewitch, trainer Emmet Mullins shares his hopes for The Shunter.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with last night's news of the retirement to stud of the Champion three year old and Arc winner Ace Impact, and are joined by Mathieu Alex, stud director at Haras de Beaumont. Also on today's show, Nick and Jane look ahead to the Dewhurst in the company of Iberian's rider Tom Marquand, who also details his and wife Hollie Doyle's big race upcoming travel plans. Emmet Mullins looks ahead to the Cesarewitch with The Shunter and has news of Noble Yeats and Feronily, while Carl Llewellyn has his say on the Grand National changes and pays tribute to I Like to Move It. Jane gives her thoughts on the Flemensface affair and recommends changes from the IHRB.

Nick is joined by David Yates, Newsboy from the Daily Mirror, to reflect on the latest news from around the racing world. In this second episode of the day, they discuss the reduction in the field size for the Grand National from 40 to 34 among many other measures designed to improve the safety of the race. Joining the show are Sulekha Varma, Regional Racing Director and Clerk of the Course at Aintree, as well as dual Grand National winning trainer Lucinda Russell. Also on today's show, David Casey tells us how Vauban and Absurde have settled in down under, while Frankie Dettori's retirement U-turn also comes under the microscope (see Ep 850).

In a special edition of the daily podcast, released at 8.30am on October 12th, Frankie Dettori tells Nick why he has decided to put retirement on hold and move permanently to the USA to conclude his career. David Yates from the Daily Mirror provides analysis.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to take a look at today's news from around the racing world. They begin by interviewing Aidan O'Brien about his star two year olds this weekend, in particular the brilliant City of Troy. Also on today's show, Teddy Grimthorpe mulls over which Champions' Day race is best for Nashwa, while Barry Mahon explains why Array has been supplemented for the Dewhurst, and gives an update on Time Lock, Bluestocking, Chaldean and the future for Westover. Ben McElroy tells Nick about his acquisitions from the Tattersalls Book 1 and Book 2 sales, while JA McGrath has the latest from typhoon-hit Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest goings on in horseracing for the award winning daily podcast. They take a deep dive into the 2024 Fixture List, published with some fanfare today, and talk to BHA COO Richard Wayman. Also on today's show, Nick visits Lane's End Farm in Kentucky to meet Flightline in the company of Stallion Manager Peter Sheehan, Gold Trip's rider Mark Zahra drops in to share his joy at returning to the winners' circle on Melbourne Cup hero Gold Trip, while Julian Ince and Julien Phelippon are our Weatherbys guests to tell us about the extraordinary mare Zarica, who has set the French record for wins in one season (11).

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates for the Monday edition of the popular daily racing podcast. Nick is in Keeneland, where he has witnessed top quality action all weekend, and reflects on the performances of Up to The Mark, Master of the Seas and Live in The Dream, whose owner Steve deLemos joins the show. Dave ponders the remainder of Inspiral's season after her romp in the Sun Chariot, and also considers the mass speculation as to Frankie Dettori's future. With the jumps season cranking into gear, champion trainer Paul Nicholls looks forward to unleashing Captain Teague and other stable stars, while there is news of Corach Rambler's return and a tribute to I Like to Move It. Also on today's show, trainer Tom Ward tells us why he bought dual sales race winner Woodhay Wonder for a bargain price at Tattersalls, while HISA Medical Director Dr Peter Hester tells Nick how he is making a difference to the wellbeing of riders in the USA.

This week Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the weekend racing from Newmarket, Ascot and Redcar with contributions from Saffie Osbourne; Stuart Williams, Laurence Bellman and Clive Cox. Plus, jockey James Best is in the Czech Republic for the Velka Pardubicka and discusses the challenge of the race and his mount.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan for a packed edition of the popular daily horseracing podcast. Nick and Jane cover the Irish TV gambling advertising issue and the latest in the Denis Hogan case, plus they explore the ups and downs of the sales in the company of Sara Cumani, responsible for a pricey son of Frankel. Also at Tattersalls, Charlotte catches up with Mimi Wadham and Violet Hesketh following a productive week, while trainer Christopher Head welcomes the Wertheimer brothers to his stable and gives an update on his stars, and Zac Purton talks about his Melbourne Cup ride on Absurde, Romantic Warrior's bid to win at Flemington, Vincent Ho's controversial suspension and his friendly rivalry with Hugh Bowman. Outgoing TBA Chairman Julian Richmond-Watson reflects on his tenure and outlines the challenges ahead.