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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With 100 Labour MPs inviting Rachel Reeves to impose much higher taxes on the gambling industry, Nick and Lydia once again consider the extent to which such hikes are inevitable, and explore the consequences in conversation with BetGoodwin boss Julian Head. Also today, Sam Haggas joins the show to discuss the two Book One Bonus winners that he purchased yesterday, with particular focus on his burgeoning association with owner George Waud. Plus, Nick and Lydia put this weekend's big races under the microscope, Timeform's Dan Barber calls for a return of a prize for the winningmost horse of the season, Mark Howard previews his 33rd edition of One Jump Ahead with some names to follow, and Sam Hoskins is the latest ROA board aspirant to attend the NLD hustings. Meanwhile, the BHA's Katie Carr drops in to discuss the sport's recently published environmental sustainability strategy.
Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for another edition of the popular racing podcast. First up today is top trainer Ed Walker, livid at the inaction of the Goodwood stewards on Wednesday, and the general level of rough riding in the UK. Also on today's show, with the continuing hullabaloo surrounding Scandinavia's non-participation in the Melbourne Cup, Nick talks to Jason Singh, owner of a three year old - Furthur - who has passed the vet checks for Australia. Plus, as the ROA board elections draw closer, Nick aims to give a platform to each of the 13 candidates, beginning today with Mouse Hamilton-Fairley. Finally, we hear the BHA's Tom Byrne in conversation with Nick Lightfoot on the authority's own podcast in response to Ruby Walsh's remarks on the NLD last Friday on the 'Poniros' rule.
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look at today's headlines from around the racing world. With the news that Scandinavia has likely not passed the veterinary panel for the Melbourne Cup, Nick talks to Racing.com's Michael Felgate, who broke the story before any official announcements. Also on today's show, George Boughey talks about why he believes Royal Lodge entry Bow Echo to be potentially the best he's trained. Plus, Australian based export Jack Pilkington has an interesting add to the debate surrounding raceday electrolytes, while Craig Williams shares his excitement over weekend Group One winner Sir Delius, JA McGrath survives the Typhoon in Hong Kong, and agent, consignor and breeder Luke Lillingston is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.
Nick is joined by broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With news that Wootton Bassett died in the early hours at Coolmore Australia, Nick discusses his life and legacy with Coolmore's Tom Magnier, Bloodstock expert Bill Oppenheim, and breeder Colin Bryce. Timeform's Dan Barber provides the numbers. Joseph O'Brien also has warm words for the late sire of his own Al Riffa, while looking ahead to some serious targets this week in the Goffs Million and Middle Park Stakes. Plus, David Hayes drops in to discuss the progress of Ka YIng Rising, now in Sydney. Meanwhile, Nick talks at some length to Cheltenham CEO Guy Lavender about the number of customer-focused changes that have been effected ahead of next year's Festival.
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined first by Owen Burrows, in two minds whether to field his star juvenile in the Rockfel or go straight for the Fillies' Mile. After a round up of the weekend's action, and news of Almeric's lofty target, Nick has a statement from the BHA on why trainers are not allowed to administer electrolytes on raceday, in the wake of Chris Gordon's case at Plumpton on Sunday. Plus, Nico de Boinville joins the show ahead of his impending comeback from injury, George Scott celebrates a win in the German St Leger while looking forward to Isle of Jura's return this week, and Julian Dollar outlines the Newsells Park draft - which includes Zavateri's half sister - as they bid to top Tattersalls Book One for the eighth consecutive year. Meanwhile, Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins previews their big yearling sale, which begins tomorrow.
Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday this week and starts by providing an update on the Hillsin case after the independent disciplinary panel’s ruling at lunch time today. Then it’s onto the racing and to Ayr with Jim Goldie and Richard Spencer on their Ayr Gold Cup winners whilst Kieren Shoemark gives a positive update on tomorrow’s Royal runner in the Firth of Clyde, Lightning Polka. Newbury next and Jim Boyle shares his expectations for the wildly impressive maiden winner Into The Sky who steps up into Graded company for his second start in the Mill Reef Stakes and finally Cieren Fallon looks forward to getting back aboard last season’s Sprint Cup winner Montassib who’s having his first run of the season.
Nick is joined by ITV's Oli Bell for at today's racing headlines. They are joined first by jockey-turned-TV pundit Ruby Walsh, who voices strong criticism of the new BHA jump measures, amongst which is a rule that would have prevented last year's winner, Poniros, running in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham. Also today, Nick and Oli ask how significant is Ian Duncan Smith's latest intervention in the gambling tax debate, Ayr maestro Jim Goldie shares the secrets of the longevity of his stable stars and why his unconventional campaigning works, Charlie Fellowes brings you up to speed on this weekend's Newmarket Open day, Orlando drops by from the Fitzdares trading room, and Dr Roberto Righi Schwammwer has news on Italy's premier yearling sale.
Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding. They begin by hearing from Aidan O'Brien who looks ahead to some key Autumn targets for some of Ballydoyle's stable stars along with discussing when plans are likely to be confirmed for the weekend's big winners, Delacroix and Scandinavia. Both Cieren Fallon and Kieran Shoemark or along to look forward to their rides this weekend at Newbury & Ayr whilst Kieran Shoemark also looks forward to a trip to Sweden on Sunday. Jacob West, the US representative for GOFFS shares why the Orby Sale is so attractive to US buyers before we switch codes and hear from Paul Nicholls on an exciting new recruit from the British point to pointing scene, whilst he also shares his hopes for some of the stable’s brightest stars this season. Finally, Blaithin Murphy has news of a new charity partner at Wincanton racecourse.
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They start with sad new of the death of Stanhope Gardens at home... New Chelsea's Emma Spencer has more. Also today ARC Group Ops Director Mark Spincer on the healthy crowd at Doncaster for the St Leger plus the group's acquisition of 50% of INVADES. As jockeys continue to flock to Hong Kong, we hear from Hollie Doyle on her plans, JA McGrath on how the expats are getting on, and Caspar Fownes on his impending recruitment of Joao Moreira. Kate Sigsworth is along to discuss the new TBA mandatory welfare levy for breeders, and Keeneland's Tony Lacy tells us how Trump's Big Beautiful Bill has impacted positively on trade,
Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, an early season foray in to the jumping world leads the show with the news that star French chaser Il Est Francais may well be based and trained in England this season. Tom George is along to explain more. Looking toward this weekend, trainer Jim Boyle talks about his hugely exciting Mill Reef hopeful Into The Sky, now co-owned by Doreen Tabor, while Richard Spencer selects the pick of his Ayr Gold Cup trio. Charlie Johnston extols the virtues of the Tattersalls Book One bonus, and outlined plans for undefeated Ancient Egypt, and Harry Derham joins the show with thoughts on David Maxwell's contribution to the sport. In association with Weatherbys, Paul Ferguson tells us what to expect from his latest Jumpers to Follow manual, and has a special offer for NLD listeners.
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan for a debrief on all the weekend's events in the racing world. They lead with "What's next for Delacroix?", before picking out other highlights on Irish Champions' Weekend, including Zavateri's National Stakes win in the company of owner Mick Mariscotti and the admirable Melbourne-bound Al Riffa with Australian Bloodstock's Jamie Lovett, plus Adam Mills considers what the options should be for Scandinavia and Lambourn after Aidan O'Brien's ninth St Leger win. Also on today's show, Kia Jooabchian delights in the 1-3 for his Amo racing in the Flying Five, while he also announces Power Blue unlikely to run again this season, elaborates on yesterday's comments on Ralph Beckett and gives details of his forthcoming sales strategy. Finally, we hear from popular jumping amateur David Maxwell following his decision to retire from riding.
Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to Irish Champions Festival as we hear from Christophe Soumillon ahead of his biggest test to date as the Ballydoyle super sub in tomorrow’s Irish Champions Stakes aboard Delacroix and he looks at how the race might play out and his likely tactics from a wide draw. Shadwell's racing manager Angus gold discusses the chances of second favourite Anmaat and why at the age of seven he might not be done yet. It's a busy weekend for Karl Burke who has five individual runners in five different Group One races including hot favourite Venetian Sun in the Moyglare Stud Stakes. Whilst her participation may be in doubt with heavy rain predicted Saturday night, he's got plenty of other good chances including Fallen Angel in the Matron and Royal Champion in the Champion Stakes. Finally, Henry Dwyer, trainer of Australian super sprinter Asfoora, looks at whether she can back up her win in the Nunthorpe in Sunday’s Flying Five and make it two Group Ones on the bounce.
Nick is joined by ITV presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from the racing world ahead of a key weekend in European Racing. Guests today include Christophe Soumillon, enjoying his role as Ballydoyle supersub, who gives detailed appraisal of the Irish Champion Stakes, and the likely tactical scenario that he'll be faced with on Delacroix. Also today, Karl Burke - on the Donny scoresheet on Day One - looks forward to fielding 5 individual runners in 5 different Group Ones in Ireland this weekend, though sounds a note of caution on Venetian Sun on the likely ground. Plus, on Matt's command, Philippa Cooper joins the show once again with wit and wisdom ahead of Sweet William's run in the Doncaster Cup.
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss yesterday's events in Westminster, featuring the first podcast interview with new BHA Chair Lord Charles Allen, plus contributions from Mims Davies MP and Emma Lavelle and a statement from Flutter. Also on today's show, continuing coverage of the Hillsin enquiry plus a look ahead to the weekend with final declarations for the two big races at Doncaster and Leopardstown.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for the latest from around the racing world. They lead with today's voluntary cancellation of racing in Britain, wonder how it might be best pitched to achieve maximum impact, and consider the bookmakers' and parliamentarians' likely response. Trainer William Haggas joins the conversation. Also on today's show, with the Hillsin enquiry reaching boiling point, we repay the interview that defendant Chris Honour gave this podcast over two years ago, the morning after the race in question. Plus, Sean Levey - booked once again for Aidan O'Brien after last year's Leger heroics - talks through who he'd like to ride out of the trio and gives his candid assessment of Rosallion after another defeat at the weekend. JA McGrath returns for the new season in Hong Kong.
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Leading the show, Shadwell manager Angus Gold brings us up to speed on Jim Crowley, and discusses the chances of Anmaat in this weekend's Irish Champion Stakes. Plus, Henry Dwyer looks forward to the Flying Five with Asfoora, Jason Singh on leading the Merry Pranksters partnership into battle with Furthur in the St Leger, Conor Quirke on what might be next for Big Mojo, and Dan Barber on Timeform's rating of Ka Yang Rising plus why Rosallion should be given some credit. Our Weatherbys guest is Emmanuel Viaud from Osarus Sales.
Nick is joined by ITV Racing's Oli Bell to take stock of the racing news from around the world. On today's show they begin with updates on injured jockeys Jim Crowley, Trevor Whelan and David Noonan, and pose a number of questions relating to the avoidably of yesterday's incidents at York and Footwell. Also on the show, Francis Graffard reflects on a further two Group One winners, bringing his seasonal tally to a record-equalling nine for a French trainer. Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnasse puts his achievements into context. Plus, Oli and Nick dissect the Arc Trials, and once again ask Naohiro Goda which of the four Japanese Arc hopefuls has the strongest credentials. With world number one sprinter Ka Yang Rising returning as well as ever, rider Zac Purton explains why he feels he could break the 1.07 barrier and get better still. Plus, Philip Shelton of Medallion Racing tells us why star filly Porta Fortuna is heading to Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions.
Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday Edition and starts by look at Saturday's Sprint Cup from Haydock with inout from trainer's Jerome Reynier and James Fanshawe on favourite Lazzat and fellow Wathnan owned Kind of Blue. Then onto France where Rosallion is looking to bag his first group 1 of the season in the Moulin and his trainer Richard Hannon explains the decision to send his colt here, having not been part of the original plan and finally Ed Walker shares his hopes for Almaqam in one of three competitive Arc trials on Sunday.
Nick once again coming to you from Burghley Horse Trials and joined this morning by the Mirror's David Yates. First up Richard Hannon joins the show, who is hoping that Rosallion will finally land a Group One in 2025 in Sunday's Prix du Moulin at Longchamp although he faces some stiff competition. Nick and Dave touch on the latest in the Hillsin case which is scheduled for a hearing next week before Wilf Walsh of the RCA explains why David Armstrong is stepping down as Chief Exec. Breeder John little shares his delight in the success he has seen Lady of Spain go onto with Roger Varian, the latest a Group 3 success, and he discussed his why he thought the mare was perfect for sire Phoenix of Spain. Then with the Malton open day taking place this weekend we hear from Beck Edmunds and finally Kevin Walsh offers a rebuttal to Charlie Brooks’s piece in the Telegraph earlier in the week, regarding the future of summer jumps racing.
Coming to you from Burghley Horse Trials today, Nick is joined by ITV's Oli Bell. Jim Mullen has his say on the harmonisation of the betting tax and what he hopes racing will achieve at next week’s lobbying in parliament Before Charlie Johnston discusses who may be in line to ride Lazy Griff now that Christophe Soumillon is required by Aidan O'Brien on St Leger weekend and Oli also shares who he would like to see on board. Ahead of this weekend's big race, the Sprint Cup from Haydock, Nick catches up with James Fanshawe, trainer of Kind Of Blue, who's been a bit disappointing this year but Nick asks whether we can expect him to bounce back on Saturday. Then we end the show by hearing from Simone Meloni, last year's thoroughbred industry employee of the year in situ at Seven Barrows for the launch of this year’s awards.
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