Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick, in Hong Kong, is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, BHA Chief Regulatory Officer confirms the rule changes as regards non-runners and technical malfunctions as suggested on the podcast last week. Trainer William Haggas joins the show to talk about Dubai Honour in Hong Kong and his two intriguing runners at Sandown on Friday, while Francis Lui pays handsome tribute to his superstar Golden Sixty. From the sales ring, Katie McGivern reflects on her sales topper at GOFFS yesterday, while Jason Singh previews next week's Breeze-Up at Tattersalls. The TBA's Victoria Murrell tells us how the breeding industry is committed to cutting its Carbon Emissions.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Olivier Peslier's long time agent David (Shippy) Ellis. Shippy reflects on their time together and tells us what is was like working with one of the world's greatest jockeys. Lee Mottershead of the Racing Post is this week's main guest and Lee also reflects on Peslier's career. Lee has plenty more news for us including Frankie Dettori picking up a Kentucky Derby ride and the latest on the Irish Gambling Regulation Bill as it goes before Government. Trainer Owen Burrows joins us to provide the latest on his classic contenders including War Rooms who lines up at Sandown on Friday. Peter Molony is along to tell us of a very special set of colours to be auctioned at Punchestown in aid of the Jack de Bromhead Equine Centre. Alan Hill gives us the latest from the pointing world in association with ThoroughBid. And it's Wednesday so Jim McGrath brings us the latest from Hong Kong ahead of a big weekend.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnasse tells us how and why British-born French Champion Jockey James Reveley used his victory in the French Grand National to fire a broadside at the authorities inability to give him a residents' permit, a complaint that reached the President himself. Also today, Nick is joined by Anthony Bromley to discuss the end of the season (El Fabiolo, Impaire et Passe and more) through the 'Double Green" lens, while Dan Barber presents Mullins in Numbers as today's Timeform perspective, and well know auctioneer-cum-stud owner Alistair Pim talks about his Anngrove Stud in this week's tour of the bloodstock world with Weatherbys.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing Tv broadcaster Jane Mangan to take a canter through the racing news from across the globe. Leading with the continuing Mullins-fest, they are joined by Joe Chambers on Gaelic Warrior's possible appearance at Sandown, Nicky Henderson on Jonbon, and Clive Hadingham, co-founder of Surrey Racing, fresh from an agonising defeat. Also today, the Classic trials are analysed, James Savage has the latest on Nostrum's return this week, Simon Marsh celebrates Too Darn Hot's first Group One success from his initial Australian Crop, Glenn Toner gives an early preview of the Kentucky Derby and Alex Shaw has details of Racing Together's Community Day.

This week, Charlotte looks ahead to the jumps action from Ayr and how tomorrow could affect the Trainers Championship as we hear from Dan Skelton and Paul Nicholls on their teams whilst Pat Gallagher, owners of one of Willie Mullins's leading hopes for the Scottish National, discusses his horse's chance. Moving to the flat, Ralph Beckett shares his hopes for Greenham favourite Zoum Zoum whilst discussing a couple of nice three year olds he has at home. Finally, Karl Burke has an update on his two Guineas contenders following their workouts on the Rowley Mile this week.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, Ian Renton joins the show to suggest what might be the likely areas for surgery at the Cheltenham Festival, while Dave also gives his thoughts on the way in which the Grand National debate has ebbed and flowed through the media this week. With Willie Mullins closing in on a GB championship, Pat Gallagher, owner of his Scottish National fancy MacDermott, drops in for a chat. Ralph Beckett looks ahead to the Greenham and far beyond, while Ed Crisford anticipated more success at GOFFS breeze-ups following the triumph of Carla's Way last year. Dave Ord has something for the weekend from Sportinglife.com.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With news of Paddy Brennan's retirement, Nick catches up with the popular jockey to reflect on his career and his final moments in the saddle at Cheltenham yesterday. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Karl Burke about putting the finishing touches to his Classic hopefuls at Newmarket yesterday, while in a sale full of stories, consignors Rodgie Kavanagh and Cormac O'Flynn share their joy at realising 1,000,000 gns with the final progeny of Galileo, and Charlie and Fran Poste discuss a dream start to their new pinhooking venture.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With news that the BHA is likely to introduce new rules for declaring horses non-runners in adverse technical circumstances (malfunctioning stalls etc.), we hear from owner/breeder Jon Babb (Shropshire Wolves), who laments the rigidity of current regulations after last week's Wolverhampton stalls debacle and the resulting costs to owners of the sport's mishaps. Also on today's show, trainer Ed Walker and agent Katie Walsh reflect on a great day yesterday on the track and in the sales ring respectively, while Ben Atkins provides our Point to Point report and JA McGrath checks in from Hong Kong. Lydia gives her thoughts on the Grand National and the upcoming risk checks announcement.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the two major stories breaking this morning: cocaine use at Aintree as reported by The Telegraph, and the National viewing figures. Charlie Appleby joins the show to discuss his early Classic hopefuls and hat load of runners at the Craven meeting, while Paul Nicholls assesses his championship chances, Dan Barber gives the Timeform perspective on Aintree, Sumbe's Tony Fry talks about recent success and Newmarket hopefuls in the Nurlan Bizakov silks, and Goresbridge's Ed Donohoe is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the events of the weekend. In their Aintree debrief - covering the race itself, the changes, the crowd, audience figures and more - they are joined by Aintree MD Dickon White and by Dan Skelton, who also offers his thoughts on the trainers' championship. Also today, the latest on affordability checks, Breeder Ron Huggins on how the National winner may have had a very different life, and Richard Hughes looks forward to the Craven meeting at Newmarket.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for the annual canter through all the runners for this year's Grand National, ultimately reducing each to CHANCE or NO CHANCE. Their rundown is interspersed with the stylings of David Yates, Cornelius Lysaght, Jane Mangan, Charlotte Greenway, Lee Mottershead, Rishi Persad and David Ord. Plus Tom Stanley. Neil Phillips and Alistair Coe provide food and drink.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates from Aintree on the first day of the Grand National Festival. Among the guests today are Lucinda Russell and Peter Scudamore, the training partnership responsible for Corach Rambler, and Gary Moore, whose Nassalam ran away with the Welsh National. Also on today's show, Mick Fitzgerald reminisces on his 1996 victory in the great race, while Page Fuller from RaceIQ uses her data to predict which horses will gain most through their jumping efficiency, and Neil Phillips toasts Grand Opening day with the Aintree house champagne. ITV's Oli Bell is along for a cameo appearance.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin by digesting the JP McManus Grand National riding arrangements, and hear from Gavin Cromwell, whose Limerick Lace is Mark Walsh's surprise choice. Also on today's show, David Maxwell looks forward to his first National ride on last year's raceday gamble Ain't that a Shame, while Helena Flynn from the Horse Welfare Board continues our coverage of the sport's HorsePWR campaign. Joe Burke reflects on an extraordinary day as a buyer and breeder at Deauville yesterday, Harry Herbert looks forward to the Craven Breeze-Ups and to an audacious tilt with Believing at the big sprint in Hong Kong, where JA McGrath has all the latest ahead of the big upcoming International fixture. Sam Davies Thomas brings us the weekly Thoroughbid Point to Point news.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world today. They lead with the latest weather report from Sulekha Varma at Aintree, one which leads Eddie O'Leary to inform this podcast of the likely non-appearance of top weight Conflated in the race. As well as Varma and O'Leary, we also hear from Martin Brassil, with one strong contender in Panda Boy and another striving to get a run in Desertmore House. Paddy Brennan talks Nick through the ride which earned him an 18 day ban yesterday and answers speculation over whether this might prompt retirement, while Tattersalls Jimmy George offers an alternative perspective on the prize money debate. Dan Barber assesses whether Timeform figures give Kempton hero Notable Speech a chance in the Guineas, and legendary South African agent Jehan Malherbe is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

NIck is joined by Mirror writer David Yates to take a look at the racing news from around the world. In Grand National week, the Jockey Club have announced prize money cuts for later in 2024, which are explained by their CEO Nevin Truesdale. Nick also touches on this year's protest threats. Also in Grand National news, owner Paul Byrne tells Nick which of the three fancies he is/has been involved with has the best chance. Elsewhere, Debbie Kepitis tells Nick why she went to a record shattering AUS$10m to buy out the Winx yearling filly, and Seamie Heffernan reflects on a marquee weekend at Leopardstown. Nick and Dave also talk Frankie Dettori's six timer, Aidan Coleman's retirement, and a new CEO at the BGC.

In the Saturday Edition this week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on a couple of pieces of news from this week on the podcast including a lovely tribute to Stefano Cherchi, who tragically lost his life this week as result of injuries suffered in a fall, racing in Australia. Then ahead of the weekend we hear from George Murphy on how ready Derby third White Birch is for his return this weekend as well as getting an idea of how his season may plan out whilst Dave Ord picks out three horses to watch over the weekend in the weekly Timeform piece and maybe after this weekend Europe could have a live Kentucky Derby contender on their hands!

This Friday, Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and catches up with Kitty's Light's trainer Christian Williams ahead of his Grand National bid in eight days time. Joined by by Lydia Hislop, Charlotte and Lydia touch on the new HorsePWR campaign and recent reports of open banking requests. Ahead of the weekend Dave Ord looks at the Kentucky Derby trial at Chelmsford and considers whether there may be a real contender in there before Jerome Reynier shares the story of Facteur Cheval from an unruly yearling and two year old to a Group 1 winner at five. Peter Rotondo of 1/ST Racing has news of a new partnership with the Jockey Club in Britain and JA McGrath has a update from Hong Kong.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by BHA Head of Communications Robin Mounsey to discuss the launch of British Racing's HorsePWR welfare campaign. Robin tells us of the importance of launching now and why the BHA has chosen to be so transparent and front foot on the subject. Rishi Persad joins to give his views and then gives thoughts on some recent examples of affordability checks which he feels have crossed the line in requesting personal data. He argues it’s not too late to tackle gambling issues at the source of the problem as opposed to trying to stop someone placing a bet. We hear from trainer Amy Murphy about her friend and colleague Stefano Cherchi who tragically passed away yesterday and we are joined by Amy Lee who has set up the Graham Lee Racing Club to raise funds for her father’s recovery in association with the Good Racing Company. In our Overbury People segment we here from former rider Dominic Elseworth who now runs a course giving those from disadvantaged backgrounds a way in to the sport and co-founder of the Riding A Dream Academy Naomi Lawson is along to tell us about the latest taster days they are running.

Tom in for Nick and we start today’s show with the saddest of news that Sardinian born jockey Stefano Cherchi, 23, has passed away. Stefano suffered a fall when riding at Canberra, Australia on March 20th. Jane Mangan is today’s guest and she reflects on this news before Tom and Jane cast an eye over entries for the Coronation Cup and Betfred Oaks. We hear from White Birch’s assistant trainer George Murphy and also Oaks entered Dare To Dream’s French-based trainer Gavin Hernon. With news that leading Qatari trainer Hamad Al-Jehani is to set up in Newmarket, we welcome Wathnan Racing advisor Richard Brown to the show. Peter Trainor, founder of Global Thoroughbreds, joins us to look ahead top some runners this weekend in Australia. And it’s Wednesday so we go pointing with our friends at Throroughbid and Ben Atkins.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Tom Gibney who trains yesterday's Irish Grand National winner Intense Raffles. The winner was bred by his co owner Simon Munir and Simon joins the podcast to reflect on the success and tells us why the dam, Une Artiste, has been so important to the operation. We also hear from Olly Murphy who sent out Brewin'upastorm to win the Grade 2 Hurdle at the track. The Racing Post's Jonathan Harding reflects on those winners at Fairyhouse and overall success of the meeting. Plus we reflect more on Dubai World Cup winner Laurel River and hear from winning trainer Bhupat Seemar on what might be next for the horse. And as ever on a Tuesday, we check in with Timeform's Dan Barber before our friends at Weatherbys take us to Andrew Spalding of Hedgeholme Stud.