Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Tom in for Nick and joined by Juddmonte Farms’s Barry Mahon to reflect on the news that last Sunday’s Arc second, Westover, has been retired after a career ending injury. Rishi Persad reflects on Westover’s career before giving his view on the weekend’s feature race, Newmarket’s Group 1 Sun Charriot Stakes and we hear from jockey Saffie Osborne who rides Random Harvest in the race. Rishi also pays tribute to Quinault who lines up again at Ascot at the weekend after a stunning season and his trainer Stuart Williams is along to assess his chances. Quinault beat Laurence Bellman’s Popmaster last time at Ascot and Laurence is with us on the podcast to look ahead to the two going head to head again. Charlotte Greenway is back at Tattersall’s Book 1 and joined today by Polly Bonner of Saracen to reflect on day 2. Plus trainer Ollie Sangster joins us to look ahead to a few of his juveniles running in the next couple of weeks including the possibility of Shuwari lining up in the Fillies’ Mile.

This morning Nick is coming from Scotland and from the yard of dual Grand National winning trainer Lucinda Russell and she runs through some of her most exciting horses for the season.

Will Woodhams of Fitzdares talks affordability checks and Lee Mottershead shares his opinions on these as well as bringing us the latest from Australia with updates on the international challengers.

Charlotte Greenway is currently in Newmarket at Tattersalls Book 1 and catches up with Jane Mangan as well at Trevor Stewart, breeder of yesterday's top lot.

Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to gallop through all today's global headlines from the world of thoroughbred racing. The begin by considering the news from France this morning that Ace Impact's connections are still toying with the idea of going to the Japan Cup for a clash between the world's two best horses. Adrien joins the chat to explain the motivation behind this. Also on today's show, more Arc fallout from Owen Burrows and James Savage, while Richard Hannon pours more superlatives on Rosallion and Clive Cox reflects on reaching 1,000 winners yesterday and outlines plans for Ghostwriter. Jockey James Best drops in to talk about his ride in Czech Republic's Velka Pardubicka on Sunday, while Gestut Etzean's Ralf Kredel is your Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Today, Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and joined by Racing TV's Lydia Hislop to look back on the action from the weekend, starting with Ace Impact's sparkling display in yesterday's Arc. After three stakes winners over the weekend, including Group 1 Middle Park winner Vandeek, Ed Crisford is along to reflect on their performances and Harry Charlton discusses the news that he will be the sole license holder next season as his father Roger is stepping down.

Finally, trainer Amy Murphy conveys her disappointment at how the late abandonment of yesterday's fixture at Ffos Las was dealt with.

This week it's all about Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and Charlotte Greenway brings you a round up of interviews with multiple connections including Pauline Chehboub (Ace Impact); Henk Grewe (Mr Hollywood & Sisfahan); James Savage (Bay Bridge); Rob Hornby & Ralph Beckett (Westover); Lars-Wilhelm Baumgarten (Fantastic Moon); John O’Connor (Bay Bridge & Place du Carrousel); Angus Gold (Hukum).

Nick is joined by journalist and television presenter Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With a focus on the excellent European racing this weekend, they are joined by both Lee Mottershead and trainer Ralph Beckett to look over events in Paris and in Newmarket. Also on today's show, Wathnan's Richard Brown gives details of the Qatari ownership group's latest shopping spree for the big 2yo races over the weekend while Tote UK CEO Alex Frost tells us how to bet into the French pools. Nick and Lydia also examine how the Baffert lawsuit vs 2 social media commentators could impact the sport.

Nick is joined by David Yates for today's edition of the popular daily Horseracing podcast. Nick begins with instant reaction to the Arc draw from Shadwell's Angus Gold, before Nick and Dave discuss Hukum's chances of victory. Also on today's show, Alan Cooper talks about the future for the Niarchos family bloodstock and racing empire, Sean Quinn looks forward to Highfield Princess in the Abbaye, Ramiro Restrepo has news on Mage en route to the Breeders Cup Classic, and Harvey Bell anticipates the Tattersalls Horses in Training catalogue.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to canter through today's racing news. With the announcement this morning that Fantastic Moon would be supplemented for the Arc, Nick talks to co-owner Lars-Wilhelm Baumgarten of Liberty Racing. Recording today's show at GOFFS, Nick also catches pop with Ballylinch supremo John O'Connor, partly responsible for both Bay Bridge and Place du Carrousel. In a sales season special, author Felix Francis drops into talk about his new novel, centred around the auction ring, while Joe Pagan and Polly Bonnor discuss how best to prepare US and UK yearlings for the sales, and Tattersalls Jimmy George looks ahead to Book One next week. JA McGrath brings you the latest from Hong Kong.

Tom in for Nick and joined by Jour De Gallop journalist Adrien Cugnasse for a deep dive into this year’s Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe. After another forfeit stage today and supplementary day tomorrow we are ever close to learning the final field for this year’s race and Adrien casts his eye over the runners to give his view. We hear from Bay Bridge’s assistant trainer James Savage and also get an update on other Sir Michael Stoute stable stars. Westover’s rider Rob Hornby is along to assess his mounts chances in the race and, in particular, of reversing King George form with Hukum. Nick is joined by broadcaster Francesca Cumani for reflection on Italy’s biggest steeplechase which was run at the weekend. Racing Post journalist Jonathan Harding joins us for an update on news closer to home, and it’s Tuesday so off we go around the bloodstock world with Weatherbys, this week hearing from Blue Diamond Stud CEO Ted Voute.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to look at the headlines from around the racing world today. They are joined by Derby winning rider Adam Kirby, who confirms to Nick he is taking a break from race riding, but is intending to return next year in his quest for 2,000 career winners. Also on today's show, the Arc build up begins in earnest, with Ace Impact owner Pauline Chehboub (Haras de la Gousserie) giving Nick the lowdown on the favourite's workout this morning. German trainer Henk Grewe runs the rule over his two runners, while Dave brings the latest from Aidan O'Brien and Michael Stoute. Later in the show, owner Kevin Connolly explains the story behind the Goffs Million winner One Look, while agent Fernando Laffon talks about his purchase of Maxux from Tattersalls Book One, and looks forward to his return next week on behalf of Lanes End and others.