Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to canter through the day's racing headlines. `Reviewing all the action from Newbury, Nick and Lee are joined by Timeform's Dan Barber too ask whether Tutti Quanti can really make up into a Champion Hurdle horse. Plus, Connor King rejoins the show to reflect on Oscar's Brother's barnstorming performance at Navan, trainer Nick Gifford mulls over whether to run stable star Aworkinprogress at Haydock this weekend, while Joseph O'Brien has all points of the compass covered with runners in Ireland, Britain, Qatar and Saudi Arabis this weekend, plus news on his Cheltenham hopefuls, including Talk the Talk. Nick and Lee also discuss Friday Night Live, as well as the perennial mares hurdle debate, stoked over the weekend by leading owner Max McNeill.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan for a canter through today's worldwide racing news. They lead with the fallout from the Philip Byrnes verdict, acquitting the jockey of deliberately jumping off his mount at Wexford last summer. They ask why the case against him was so thinly constructed and what role the contracted BHA betting integrity monitors played in the case. Also today, updates on the BHA's own governance issues and the latest in the Parkin/Foley/Sands of Mali case. Plus, with an eye to the weekend, young trainer Connor King looks forward to Oscar's Brother taking another step towards the Grand National in the Ten Up Chase at Navan, while rookie trainer Dan Horsford seeks a milestone win at Newbury, agent and owner Dan Astbury chronicles the tale of Aisling Oscar, now an eight time consecutive handicap winner, and Bren O'Brien from The Straight on unregulated and black market share in Australia and Japan.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, Nicky Henderson talks us through his decision to run Lulamba in the Game Spirit, Sir Gino's challenging road to recovery, and Constitution Hill's busy fortnight. Also today, Ben Pauling on how he split two grid novices on Saturday, Ciaran Gethings on his best ever season and his big race ride on Saint Segal, Paul Nolan on his Festival hopefuls and targets, plus Vincent Ho on a new star in Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the fallout from the ailing Racing Digital project, designed to modernise the administration of the sport, which has led to the departure of Chair Chris Batterham. Joining the show, National Trainers' Federation President Nick Alexander has his say, and also has words on the ongoing stalemate between the BHA Chair Lord Allen and the Racecourses over Raceday data rights. Also today, Nick talks to Stewart Andrew the owner of defending Grand National hero Nick Rockett about plans for his star and some of his exciting young horses, while Paul Nicholls reflects on a productive spell for his stable and looks ahead to this weekend's big target for Tutti Quanti as well as to what lies ahead for No Drama This End, Minella Yoga and more. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

Tom in for Nick and joined by Newsboy from the Mirror Dave Yates. We start with more DRF reflection with particular emphasis on the weekend exploits of jockey Mark Walsh after his four Grade 1 victories. Dave also picks out some of the other key stories from the two days. Lee Mottershead joins us from Brazil to talk of Frankie Dettori’s final ride as the Italian finally brings the curtain down on a sensational career. Yesterday Aamilah Aswat became the first black female jump jockey to ride a winner in Britain and we get reaction from Matt Nicholls who trained the winner Guchen. Plus Dan Barber joins to give the Timeform perspective on Monday’s DRF action and we go to India with Weatherbys and to Ameeta Mehra's Usha Stud.

A special Dublin Racing Festival review podcast. Gordon Elliott joins us to reflect on standout performances from Romeo Coolio and Brighterdaysahead, with the KTDA syndicate sharing their thoughts on Romeo Coolio's next target. There’s expert analysis from Lydia Hislop, Daryl Jacob gives his thoughts on Talk The Talk, and Mark Boylan rounds things off with his take on the key talking points from a brilliant weekend at Leopardstown.

Nick is joined by the Irish Field's Mark Boylan to look at the latest from around the racing world, focusing primarily on whether this weekend's prestigious Dublin Racing Festival will take place as scheduled. Leopardstown's Peter Roe gives us the latest. Nick and Mark are then joined by Joe Chambers for more DRF chat, and a discussion of how the Ricci-owned horses may fare in the big races. Plus, Dam Barber's final DRF thoughts from a Timeform perspective. Also in this episode, and with news that Ted Noffey will miss the Triple Crown this year, Nick catches up with Brad Cox as he is set to unleash one of his Derby Colts in the Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park this weekend. Plus., Entain PR Director Simon Clare on the company's decision to end sponsorship of the Coral Cup at Cheltenham.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV's Jane Mangan to gallop through today's racing news from around the globe. With the Dublin Racing Festival occupying pole position this weekend, they discuss the latest news out of the Irish Gold Cup and catch up with Spindleberry's owner Fearghal Eastwood. Meanwhile, Charlie McCarthy and Rebecca Curtis explain the eleventh hour defections of high profile intended runners Kopek des Bordes and Haiti Couleurs. Also on today's show, Naohiro Goda discusses the significance of Coolmore ownership in Japan, CEO Tansy Challis celebrates a notable milestone for the Racing Foundation, and Sandown Clerk Andrew Cooper outlines a dilemma facing the track should further rain fall this week.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the unusual and emotionally charged case of retired champion Sprinter Sacre and the GoFundMe page that had been set up to finance his veterinary care. Also today, a positive bulletin on the Leopardstown going conditions from Peter Roe, while owner Neil Sands looks forward to another DRF with Dublin Chase title holder Solness. Plus, Sam Thomas on why Steel Ally may not be a certain starter in the Scilly Isles Chase at Sandown this weekend, JETS Manager Rachel Jones on training day to build jockeys' media profiles, and JA McGrath with the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined today by ITV and Sky Sports presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, trainer Noel Meade on whether his star Affordale Fury can further enhance his Gold Cup claims this weekend. Also on the show, Sam Curling on his three potential runners in this year's Cheltenham Hunters' Chase, Cornelius Lysaght on the pitfalls of late start times and fading light, and Timeform's Dan Barber with reviews of the juvenile hurdle and bumper divisions plus some international perspective. Our Weatherbys guest this week is Philip Prevost-Baratte, the co-breeder of star staying hurdler Teahupoo.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. After a tense day at Cheltenham on Saturday, they assess the events leading up to the controversial running of the final race after a hole was found in the track, and consider what is likely to happen now. Also on today's show, further reflections on that story and his many Trials Day runners from Dan Skelton. Around the globe, the show takes in Pegasus winner Skippylongstocking's win with TPD's Adam Mills, while Michael Guerin put the much lauded victory of New Zealand Star Well Written into context, and trainer Danny Shum revels in another record for the heroic Romantic Warrior.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a canter through the best stories in racing. First today, Lydia reflects on her trip to Gowran Park for Thyestes Chase day, where trainer Gavin Cromwell stole the honours - he joins the show as we wonder whether this marks a turning point for his season. Also today, Jane Williams talks about going head-to-head with son Chester in the Triumph Hurdle Trial on Saturday, while Bryony Frost has high hopes of coming home to fly the French flag with three rides at Cheltenham. In Florida, Nick catches up with trainer Saffie Joseph as he bids to win the Pegasus World Cup with last year's winner and third, White Abarrio and Skippylongstocking.

Nick brings you today's episode from South Florida ahead of tonight's Eclipse awards and Saturday's Pegasus World Cup. Prominent owner and industry figure Mike Repole is up first today, launching his most coruscating attack yet on the industry institutions and entities that he announced earlier in the week would be issued with his wide ranging lawsuit. Nick tries to get to the bottom of what Repole is trying to achieve and what has motivated this course of action. Commentary today comes from Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead, who also looks ahead to Cheltenham this weekend, while Saffie Osborne looks ahead to what could be her first Group One winner in Dubai, and owner/breeder Dave Armstrong delights in the success of his stallion Kingston Hill.

Nick goes night fishing in South Florida with fashion entrepreneur and prominent racehorse owner Andrew Rosen, seeing Miami like never before under the guidance of skipper Russell Kleppinger. Nick welcomes James Willoughby back to the podcast to cast a critical eye over the outcome of the World's Best Racehorse Rankings, while - in the company of Jane Mangan - the show looks back at yesterday's ceremony and forward to the best of this week's jump racing. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, Sebastian Hutch has news of the Inglis Classic Sale, and British Racing School CEO Andrew Braithwaite drops in to tell us about the new Rider Development Pathway.

Nick - in South Florida ahead of the Pegasus World Cup - is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding, who reports from the UK ahead of Cheltenham Trials Day. We hear from a confident Jimmy Mangan about the chances of Spillane's Tower in this weekend's Cotswold Chase, while French agent Bertrand le Metayer details the long road back to the racecourse for Cleeve Hurdle entry Theleme, plus Dan Barber looks at trainers in form through the Timeform lens. In Florida, Nick catches up at some length with colourful and charismatic owner Michael Iavarone, whose quest to finally have a winner on Pegasus Day sees him with eleven runners on the card. Meanwhile, Ellerslie Park Executive GM Craig Baker has news of this weekend's big fixture in New Zealand, the Karaka Millions, while James McDonald pays his own tribute to the retiring Via Sistina, and offers justification for the decision to race Romantic Warrior exclusively in Hong Kong this year.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to take a canter round the racing world. First today, Harry Skelton talks Protektorat, Thistle Ask, breaking a new record, and reveals that he will keep the ride on The New Lion at the weekend. Also on today's show, Stephen Hillen - the man who made the career of Via Sistina - reflects upon her extraordinary story and career. Plus, Adam Mills on what we learned from the Clarence House Chase data, Dan Barber on the performance of Old Park Star, and NTF CEO Paul Johnson on a new editorial partnership with Racecourse Media Group.

This week's Saturday Edition is a wrap up of the action from Magic Millions this week, where Nick has been and we've heard some great stories throughout. In this show you'll hear from Tom Magnier who's signed for the joint top lot, Magic Millions owner Gerry Harvey on how he values his stock before they go through the ring before an incredibly moving interview with 18yr old Spencer Connelly and his journey with KIDS Foundation and finally John Warren compares the experience with that in the UK.

Nick coming to you for the final time this week from the Gold Coast in Australia and kicks off with an absolutely fascinating and in-depth interview with Magic Millions owner Katie Page on how Magic Millions came to be what it is today. Katie has a remarkable CV as CEO of Harvey Norman and we look at her background and motivators, the desire to support women in sport, how she views the health of the sport and so much more. Following on from this, Charlotte Greenway bring you news of the 2025 Timeform Horse of the Year award with Timeform’s David Johnson. Henry Beesley of Fitzdares provides a market update from the Fitzadres trading room ahead of the Berkshire Winter Million that will take place over the next three days. Finally, Nick is joined by Matt Chapman and discuss how in the last 24 hours Nick has ended up setting up a syndicate down under and acquired two yearlings. Matt also looks at the biggest news stories from the UK and Ireland over the last few days and looks forward to the action this weekend.

Nick brings you the third day of Magic Millions from Australia's Gold Coast. First today, a fascinating insight into valuing a yearling with MM owner Gerry Harvey and his two key lieutenants Paul Thompson and Luke McDonald. Also on the grounds today, agents Jamie Piggott and Mark McStay,. veteran trainer Clarry Conners, and AgriBusiness exec Caitlin Smith. Meanwhile John Warren explains why he spends January in Australia as he celebrates a strong result in the ring with a son of Anamoe. Lee Mottershead joins with all the rest of the day's news.

Nick is back with more from Magic Millions on Australia's Gold Coast. Guests at the famous sales house today include TV and Film Star Daniel McPherson, who sold his filly for AUS370,000, expat jockey Martim Harley, MM Victoria Rep Tim Brown, who has lost his entire house and farm to the bushfires, agents David Redvers and Fernando Laffon, and 7 Network's Director of Sport Chris Jones. Meanwhile, Nic talks to the inspirational Spencer Connelly, whose life after severe burns trauma as a child has been enriched by KIDS foundation, a charity working closely with racing and equestrian sports to harness the power of the horse. Lydia is along with news from home, and her thoughts on the latest Festival entries, while Timeform's Kieran Clark has notice of those horses shortlisted for Timeform awards , and JA McGrath has new s from Hong Kong.