Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They tackle the innovative Jockey Cup competition in the company of Flutter Director of Racing Strategy Seb Butterworth, with a reaction to the ROA response. Also on the show, Nick and Lydia pick over the decision to uphold the Cesarewitch appeal with winning owner Adrian McAndrew, while Harry Derham and Dave Ord join this edition to look over the Cheltenham action.

Nick is in Bahrain ahead of the Bahrain International, where he talks to a host of international racing figures. This episode begins with an in-depth interview with France Galop CEO Elie Hennau, who assumed command earlier this year and who has some bold plans for the sport. Also in Bahrain, Francis Graffard (with news on his stable stars as well as his runner here), Owen Burrows, and rider PJ McDonald. Meanwhile, Rishi Persad has insight from the UK today, including a look at the key races at Cheltenham this weekend, plus our weekly point to point magazine comes your way courtesy of Ben Atkins, plus we have a first catch-up with Pod Pointer Baunmore Jet and his rider Molly Armytage.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. In this episode, RCA Chair and BHA noms committee member Wilf Walsh explains the appointment of Lord Allen of Kensington to the BHA Chair. Also on the show, Australian Bloodstock's Jamie Lovett discusses their purchase of Vauban to remain in Australia with Tau Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. Nick is in Bahrain this week, where he catches up with Kieran Shoemark, rider of BIT favourite Lead Artist, while in nearby Dubai. Lucie Botti tells Nick how she is readying her growing string for the winter. UK jumps trainer Charlie Longsdon drops in to talk about his Old Gold racing syndicate with Clarkson's Farm star Gerald Cooper, and also looks ahead to Cheltenham this weekend. JA McGrath has his weekly bulletin from Hong Kong.

In this bonus podcast, Nick talks exclusively to Kia Joorabchian, who confirms Amo Racing's offer and strong desire to acquire the historic Freemason Lodge yard, for many decades the base of the now retired Sir Michael Stoute.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined first today by Tweenhills Stud supremo David Redvers, who has been outspoken in his criticism of the government's IHT plans for farms and family businesses. Also today, HM Representative (Ascot) Sir Francis Brooke joins the show to talk about the Royal link with Ebony Horse Club, the new Berkshire Winter Millions, plus plans for his own horse Chianti Classico. Gerald Mosse chats to Nick about his first winner as a trainer, while Martin and Sammy Jones are this month's Overbury People and Graham Budd has a tremendous offering of memorabilia to share in association with Weatherbys and the National HorseRacing Museum.

Nick, now in Bahrain having flown in from Melbourne ahead of the International Trophy, is joined Mirror newsboy David Yates to cast an eye over all the news and events in racing around the world. They begin today by looking ahead to the weekend at Cheltenham in the company of multiple Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls and Clerk Jon Pullin. Also on today's show, Chelmsford City's Neil Graham explains the near-disaster at the track on Saturday evening and discusses how improvements might be made. Looking further afield, Roger Varian joins from Japan to talk stable star Charyn in the Mile Championship in Kyoto, while - here in Bahrain - Richard Fahey is looking to back up courtesy of last year's hero Spirit Dancer. Meanwhile, with Via Sistina posting another dominant performance in the Group One TAB Champion Stakes at Flemington, Nick catches up with her breeder Colin Bryce of Laundry Cottage Stud.

Nick is back from Melbourne and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead, also still situated down under. Nick catches up with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Robbie Dolan and looks at how this victory really has changed his life and the whirlwind he's been caught up in. Nick and Lee look ahead to Via Sistina returning again tomorrow and consider whether she can back up her cox plat performance. Grace Ramage is along to discuss why Champion's Mile runner Mr Brightside is so special. Then it's awards season and David Johnson reveals the Timeform 2024 Flat Awards winners and William Derby reflects on York Racecourse picking up three awards at last night's RCA Showcase Awards event.

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop. We first reflect on Sir Michael Stoute having sent out his last ever runner yesterday at Nottingham and discuss just how much the industry will miss him. We hear from Jour De Galop’s Adrien Cugnasse who brings us news of today’s French protests against proposed tax rises and what they might mean for the industry. Lydia reports further on the news from Ireland broken on the podcast yesterday re the IHRB’s financial impropriety and on Luke Comer jnr’s successful appeal. We look ahead to the pick of the weekend action and hear from Valvano’s rider Hector Crouch who is current favourite for the November handicap and from Barry Connell who sends out Marine National in the Barberstown Castle Chase at Naas on Sunday. Plus we welcome the return of our point to point segment in association with ThoroughBid as Ben Atkins tells us what we can look forward to this weekend.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick on today's episode and is joined by Racing TV's Jane Mangan. They dive straight into the two reports released yesterday by the IHRB, starting with the Mazars Report 19 page document followed by Luke Comer junior’s appeal against a disrepute charge which reveals some shocking findings. Then following the release of the King George entries yesterday, Noel George provides an update on Il Est Francais and where he's likely to run next. Then Josh Guerriero discusses some of the leading lights in his stable, with particular focus on stable star Iroko who has an exciting end of season target. Finally it's off to Hong Kong to find out what's happening this week over there and Jane looks at the latest announcements on stud fees for next season.

In the aftermath of the Melbourne Cup, Nick reflects on the race in the company of Adam Peacock and is also joined by Rich Ricci after a disappointing effort from Vauban as he was never nearer than midfield and he contemplates what they do next with this horse. Charlotte Greenway is joined back in the UK by David Yates of the Daily Mirror and they touch on the performances of the British and Irish runners in the Cup before looking ahead to the action this weekend under both codes. Joe Tizzard is along to pick out some of his most exciting horses for the season and highlights those likely to feature this weekend before Dan Barber fills the weekly Timeform slot with a variety of topics from Del Mar to Hereford!

Nick now in Melbourne is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They begin with a look at the Lexus Melbourne Cup, joined by Hollie Doyle who fresh from her exploits in San Diego takes the ride on the well fancied Sea King. Also on the show, a comprehensive review of the Breeders’ Cup 2024 with Michelle Yu, Adam Mills, analyst from Total Performance data who explains the rudiments of City of Troy's flop in the Breeders’ Cup Classic and trainer Dan Blacker who broke his Breeders' Cup duck with Straight No Chaser. Later in the show, Adrian Cugnasse from Jour de Galop tells Nick why there's a massive demonstration in Paris this week against proposed betting tax in France.

It's all things Breeders' Cup Saturday on today's show as Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interview this week with connections of runners at Del Mar tomorrow. To kick off we hear from the two leading contenders in Breeders' Cup Classic, City of Troy (Aidan O'Brien) and Fierceness (Mike Repole & John Velasquez). Then onto the the Turf Mile as Donnacha O'Brien looks forward to Porta Fortuna whilst George Boughey has the latest on his two runners for Highclere Racing, Believing who goes in the Turf sprint and Soprano who steps up in trip for the F&M Turf.

Nick is joined by David Yates to remember Alastair Down, the finest racing writer of his generation, who died yesterday at the age of 68. Also on today's show, Nick has the final word on the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar in the company of Kevin Blake, who also put his case as regards the controversial vet withdrawals that have once again impacted on events in Melbourne and in California. Plus, trainers Ger Lyons, who has some interesting views on racing at Newmarket as well as his own Breeders' Cup runner Magnum Force, and George Boughey join the show from Del Mar. Meanwhile, TIEA Community Award winner Lauren Semple tells Nick how this year's success has helped her crucial work to continue.

Nick brings you this edition once again from the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club ahead of this year's Breeders' Cup. On today's show, he talks to Hall of Famer John Velazquez about his favourite Breeders' Cup memories and his chances on leading Classic hopeful Fierceness. Plus, Donnacha O'Brien lifts the lid on Port Fortuna's preparation for the Mile, Hugo Palmer assesses where his brace of two year olds might fit in the juvenile turf, while Rachel King ponders riding a Japanese winner before heading to Melbourne to ride in the Cup. Insight and analysis is provided by broadcaster Michelle Yu and jockey-turned-tv personality and work rider Jess Pyfer. Nick also catches up with Grace Sowa from Breeders' Cup partner brand Surfside while, back home as the jumping ramps up, Goffs UK MD Tim Kent has details of this week's show and sale for National Hunt foals.

Nick - in Del Mar, CA, ahead of Breeders' Cup - is joined from Melbourne by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With favourite Jan Brueghel controversially scratched from the Melbourne Cup on the order of RV vets and stewards, Nick and Lee examine the reasons for the scratch with Kick Up for Racing's Vicky Leonard, after hearing Aidan O'Brien's succinct but unvarnished thoughts on the matter. Later in this episode, hear more from Aidan, as he discusses City of Troy's Classic bid, while we also hear from Ramiro Restrepo, owner of Juvenile fancy Ferocious, Keeneland's Cormac Breathnach on the inaugural eve-of-Cup sale, and JA McGrath with news of David Eustace's rapid rise in Hong Kong. This week's Weatherbys guest is Jennifer Sassier, Breeding Manager of Haras du Mont dit Mont in Normandy.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Matt Chapman in Del Mar, California, for today's edition in the wake of the draw for the Breeders' Cup . As well as picking apart the draw, Nick catches up with Fierceness owner Mike Repole, and gets an habitually warm welcome from Billy Koch, LittleRedFeather Racing principal. Also on today's show, trainer Dan Skelton looks forward to running Grey Dawning this weekend, while HBA media's Frank sale outlines internatonal broadcast partners and options as we approach a key negotiation point for the business. Timeform's Dan Barber has his usual Tuesday perspective.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by David Yates of the Daily Mirror and they start by discussing the news that Bluestocking has been retired to join Juddmonte's broodmare band, in the company of Barry Mahon. Then to reflect on the action over the weekend Kate Harrington praises Futurity winner Hotazhell whilst Harry Derham shares his delight as getting his first winner at Cheltenham as a trainer. With the record breaking attendance figures coming out of Cheltenham's Showcase meeting, Ian Renton looks at why this might be before we hear from Shark Hanlon and Nicky Henderson on Hewick and Constitution Hill respectively.

This week, Charlotte Greenway brings you the interviews from this week with trainers of runners in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster as James Owen discusses favourite Wimbledon Hawkeye; Jessie Harrington on Hotazhell and John Gosden on Detain & Nebras. Finally Ralph Beckett provides an update on his Newbury runners and Group 1 runner at Saint Cloud.

Nick is joined today by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin through the global racing and bloodstock news. They begin with John Gosden, who explains to the podcast the rationale behind the booking of Frankie Dettori for Emily Upjohn, and the decision to go for the Turf in preference to the fillies' race. Plus, Gosden gives the lowdown on his futurity runners. Also on today's show, Nick talks at some length to West Suffolk MP Nick Timothy about the Westminster Hall debate that he convened on Thursday to press ministers on levy reform and affordability. Blaithin Murphy, Wincanton GM, talks about the charity day on Sunday in memory of Keagan Kirkby, while Dave Ord has something for the weekend, and Erwan Charpy details the nuts and bolts of the upcoming Dubai Racing season.

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and host of this year’s Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Rishi Persad. We kick off with the news that Frankie Dettori is set to partner up with Emily Upjohn at this year’s Breeders’ Cup and Rishi tells us why this is really no big surprise. We also hear from trainer George Boughey who is set to have two runners at Del Mar and to give Billy Loughnane his first ride at the Breeders’ Cup. We then turn our attention to Ireland to discuss the reduction in ban for trainer Shark Hanlon from twelve months to six months on appeal. Rishi looks ahead to the pick of the weekend action and we hear from trainer Ralph Beckett who runs Matauri Bay in the Criterium International as opposed to the William Hill Futurity. Plus we check in with Goffs CEO Henry Beeby ahead of their foal sale and with Kirtlington Stud's Chris Budgett in the latest in our Overbury People series.