Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Tom in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding. We start with more on the Irish Racing Academy and Centre of Education’s restructure and what it means for the future of the institution. Jonathan also has news of the John Dance story given a piece in the Times newspaper earlier in the week. With the Grosser Preis von Baden this weekend we hear from Fantastic Moon’s rider Rene Piechulek and why he’d never be a Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe horse. Tom and Jonathan give the latest on those who are intended for Irish Champions Weekend, and those who are not. And we hear from Joseph O’Brien and Ger Lyons about their likely teams.

Tom Stanley in for Nick an joined by David Yates of the Daily Mirror. We hear from trainer Julie Camacho who tells us James Doyle will be back on board for the Haydock Betfair Sprint Cup in nine days time. Julie will then open her doors that Sunday for the Malton Open Day. Jamie Insole joins us to talk of his new venture in partnership with Dr Richard Newland. We hear from Klaus Eulenberger in conversation with Nick ahead of the German BBAG yearling sale this weekend. And Bobby Jackson from Tattersalls is along to build up to Friday's August sale and beyond.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. In response to a Racing Post column by the BBA's Patrick Cooper, Lydia and Patrick have a lively debate as to whether the Irish Derby should be reduced to ten furlongs. Also on today's show, IRTA CEO Ryan McElligott brings us up to speed on the attempt to amend the Irish government's bill banning TV gambling advertising. Other guests include trainer David Menuisier, with a strong fancy for Saturday's Solario Stakes, leading consignor/buyer at GOFFS Ed Sackville, and Bridget Griffin, founder of Park Palace Ponies.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They are joined first by Kentucky Derby winning trainer Graham Motion, who makes a passionate and renewed case for a switch to synthetic surfaces after a sequence of catastrophic events at Saratoga that have rocked the racing world. Also on today's show, Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnase explains why Jean Claude Rouget is heading straight to the Arc de Triomphe with favourite Ace Impact, while Rachael King reflects on her near miss in Japan's jockeys' challenge and loss forward to a return to the country for the Japan Cup with Arapaho. Tom Blain from Barton Stud is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Nick is joined by Racing TV and RTE broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. Jane reports from Ballydoyle, where Aidan O'Brien spins her through his multitude of targets for the remainder of the season, and reflects on the ups and downs of York. Also on today's show, Angus Gold brings news of Mostahdaf's likely path to the end of the year, Jamie McCalmont reflects on the Marc Chan Saturday treble and the extraordinary York finale of Frankie Dettori, Steve and Jolene de'Lemos share their joy at winning the Nunthorpe, and Simon Marsh delights in the recent success of freshman sire Too Darn Hot. Nick and Jane also discuss another worrying spate of high profile fatalities at a major US racetrack, and ask whether the end is inevitable for racing on dirt.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. At York for the continuation of the Ebor Festival, they look back on Day 2 and look ahead to the second half of the fixture. Sam Hoskins joins the debate about sales races in the wake of Dragon Leader's runaway success in the Goffs Harry Beeby. Also on today's show, Nick and Lydia recognise the contribution of Lady O'Reilly, who has died aged 73. Kevin Blake and Jack Cantillon drop by to discuss their new stallion acquisition Bouttemont, while VRC's Leigh Jordon tells us of his excitement at the European Challenge for the Melbourne Cup and milliner Lisa Tan shares how the Cup's 'Fashions on the Field' initiative is going global. Paul Hanagan describes his feelings as he prepares for his final ride, and Nick and Lydia bid the fondest farewell to Sire de Grugy, the Moores' horse of a lifetime.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead on Day Two of the Skybet York Ebor Festival. They reflect on Mostahdaf's barnstorming display under a front-running Frankie Dettori in the Juddmonte International, and ponder the options for the horse in the coming months. Also on today's show, trainer Richard Fahey pays tribute to dual champion jockey Paul Hanagan, who announced his retirement yesterday. Joe Foley reflects on the triumph of Indian Run in the Acomb Stakes and dreams of more success in the Dewhurst, while Norton Grove Stud's Jessica Lingwood tells us how Pearl Secret is keeping the legacy of the Byerley Turk alive. 5th generation brewer Simon Theakston talks to Nick about his Flying Frankie pub on the Knavesmire, while Anthea Leigh gives us a going and weather update and Jamie Hart has the latest WorldPool news.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan at York for the first day of the Ebor Festival. Among their guests today are trainer Roger Varian and Goffs UK MD Tim Kent. Around the grounds on the Knavesmire, Nick catches up with F & B supremo Steve Cooper, wine expert Neil Phillips and Tom Stanley meets stable managers Leanne Asprey and Caroline Hardy. Jamie Hart has the Worldpool update for Day One.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On the eve of York's Ebor Festival, they bring you the latest on Desert Crown, while asking whether a field of four for the Juddmonte International is a significant disappointment or simply an expected occasional numerical anomaly. Joining the show today are Wathnan Racing's Richard Brown, here to talk about four high class recruits over four of the key Group races, York record-holder Copper Knight's part owner Tom Denham, and York racecourse marketing and sponsorship manager Amy Swales. This week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest is Darren Fox from Darley's US HQ at Jonabell.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They lead with the news on 2022 Derby winner Desert Crown, who has suffered a career ending injury while preparing for this week's Juddmonte International at York. Looking ahead to York, Nick catches up with Head of Marketing James Brennan to update on conditions and ticket availability, while local trainer Adrian Keatley tells us he'll be "disappointed" if he doesn't win the Acomb with Ballymount Boy. Wrapping up the action from Deauville, Nick and Dave analyse the Morny victory of Vandeek, while Friday's guest Kelly Thomas is back to tell us how it felt to breed a Group One winner. Oliver St Lawrence reflects on signing for the top lot at Deauville's Arqana sale, while agent Mark McStay talks about the burgeoning success of Del Mar Oaks winner Anisette and gives us the lowdown on Canberra Legend and Deauville Legend. Davy Russell drops in to talk about the high fundraiser Hurling for Cancer, which takes place in Carlow tonight.