Classic galore this week as we hear from various connections ahead of the 2000 & 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Guest include: Aidan O'Brien; Richard Hannon; David Bowe; Owen Burrows; Matt Bernier; Brad Cox; D. Wayne Lukas & Michael McCarthy.
Nick, in Kentucky for the Derby, is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Ahead of the 2,000 Guineas, they have a difference of opinion on the likely success of hot favourite City of Troy, and are joined by Sportinglife.com's David Ord and Owen Burrows, trainer of Alyanaabi. Looking ahead to the 150th Run for the Roses, Britney Eurton joins Nick to go through the key storylines for each and every one of the 20 runners, while Brad Cox tells Nick about his two contrasting hopefuls, and HBA Media's Frank Sale gives you the lowdown on the worldwide broadcast outlets showing the race. Nick and Rishi also look back on yesterday's action from Punchestown, and welcome Little Lodge Farm's Jackie Chugg in our latest instalment of Overbury People. Joe Pagan from Kentucky Equine Research and Saracen's Polly Bonnor discuss how we can help to prevent ulcers in thoroughbreds, while breeze-up consignor Eddie Linehan reflects on his successful clutch of pinholes at yesterday's Tattersalls Guineas Sales.
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They kick off with an eye to QIPCO Guineas weekend, and are joined by trainer Richard Hannon, whose Rosallion has been such a high profile entry for the opening colts classic. Clerk Andrew Morris provides a going report. JJ Slevin reacts to yesterday's Punchestown victory on Fastorslow, while Matt Bernier joins Nick at Churchill Downs to give his thoughts on Derby 150. Independent bookmaker Geoff Banks joins the show with strong views on yesterday's Interim Code announcement and the BHA's new Non-Runner rules, and BCS Marketing Director Gregg Taylor highlights the first year success of Club 26.
Nick brings you today's show from Kentucky, where he brings you the latest ahead of the 150th Derby, including interviews with trainers D. Wayne Lukas and Michael McCarthy. He is joined from Punchestown by Jane Mangan, who delights in the success of Spillane's Tower yesterday. With the latest announcements on affordability checks, Nick talks to BGC Executive Director of Policy Wes Himes and gets opinion from industry analyst Neil Channing. Retiring trainer Paul Webber shares his reflections on a 30 year career, while JA McGrath joins from Hong Kong to reflect on FWD Champions' Day.
Nick, in Kentucky, is joined by Lydia, in Punchestown, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. In a packed edition, they begin with Aidan O'Brien telling Nick of his delight at Hall of Fame inclusion and announcing Guineas running plans with a full update on City of Troy. They take a dive into the action at Punchestown, including the Timeform perspective from Dan Barber, while co-ordinating agent Fergus Galvin tells us the story behind Kentucky Derby fancy Just a Touch and trainer James Millman hopes to extend the Adaay in Devon fairytale at Ascot tomorrow. Nick and Lydia chew over the Masai Mara start at Sandown on Saturday, the flurry of winners from the Gosden stable and green shoots for Irish attendances. Meanwhile, Ben Atkins is here with the weekly Point wrap and Indian agent Guarav Rampaul is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.
Nick, recording between Hong Kong and Kentucky in Zurich airport, is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by paying tribute to Shishkin, the popular chaser who died at home last night, before moving on to discuss the heroics of his stablemate Jonbon on Saturday, plus the GB trainers' title success for Willie Mullins, reflections on which are provided by his long time right hand man David Casey and Vincent O'Brien's grandson Tom Magnier, who also agonises over whether to attend Newmarket on Saturday for City of Troy or Kentucky for Sierra Leone in the 150th Derby. David Bowe, representing Jeff Smith's Littleton Stud oozes calm confidence over the chances of Ghostwriter and See The Fire in the 2000 and 1000 Guineas respectively, while trainer Danny Shum reflects on the mighty effort of Romantic Warrior in the QE2 Cup at Sea Tin, and the National Stud's CEO Anna Kerr welcomes a timely upswing in the fortunes of their stallion Time Test. Nick and Lee also discuss whether THAT Ascot advert was really that bad, and chew over developments at the Jockey Club, per Lee's recent work in the Racing Post.
This week's episode with Charlotte Greenway kicks off with an interview with trainer Christopher Head, following the news that Big Rock along with 21 other horses would be leaving his yard. He's still got some nice ones to go to war and he discusses Rematuelle's 1000 Guineas bid as well as another three year old to follow. Then it's onto Sandown tomorrow and we hear from Patrick Mullins, Anthony Bromley and Nicky Henderson before turning our attention to Hong Kong's FWD Champions Day on Sunday where Francis Lui and Vincent Ho look forward to Golden Sixty whilst William Haggas and George Boughey weigh up their chances of bagging one for Britain.
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined first off by Patrick Mullins to discuss the likely crowning of father Willie in the British Jumps Trainers' Championship tomorrow as well as runners at Sandown and Punchestown. Rishi Persad shares his view on El Fabiolo vs Jonbon and thinks it could play into one of the outsiders' hands whilst Rishi also discusses the news that Adrien Cugnasse shares, of star French miler Big Rock leaving Christopher Head's yard. Ahead of FWD Champions weekend, we hear from HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges; George Boughey and Vincent Ho. Dave Ord is along with Something for the Weekend and following yesterday's launch of this year's Magnolia Cup riders, Lizzie Jelfs is along to explain why she's taking part.
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.
Panayiotis Sourmelis
this is yesterday's episode
Panayiotis Sourmelis
is it yesterday's episode?!