Nick Luck Daily Podcast

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 hea...

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 hopef...

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,...

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 ag...

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...

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...

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 re...

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 F...

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 sea...

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,...

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 befo...

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 w...

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a look at today's racing news. With huge autumn targets around the corner, Nick talks to trainers Ed Walker and George Murphy about two talented horses that have bypassed much of the summer. Walker outlines his plans to send Almaqam to the Prix Foy this weekend en route to the Arc, and also has news of a couple of potential Breeders' Cup starters. Meanwhile, Murp...

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by Jane Mangan. They begin by reflecting on Jane’s morning at Ballydoyle yesterday and the key takeaways from that before discussing the Melbourne Cup nominations that were revealed this morning. Joseph O'Brien explains why he has nominated two for this year's race and outlines their likely preparations beforehand. Ahead of the Betfair Sprint Cup on...

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by discussing Lord Allen's arrival as BHA Chair and are joined by Musselburgh boss and former BHA board member Bill Farnsworth to determine what should be in the in-tray. Also on today's show, a lengthy piece from Jane Mangan in a revealing conversation with Aidan O'Brien at Ballydoyle, p...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 175 by Nick Luck

Nick - in Nashville - is joined by Jane Mangan for a brisk canter through today's racing news. They cover Kenny Alexander's fraud and bribery charges, Kia Joorabchian's response to this week's FT article, the Solario Stakes favourite Publish, and the temporary reprieve for Thurles racecourse. Also today, NBC's Britney Eurton on an outstanding weekend of racing in the USA, owner/breeder Jayne McGiv...

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick is based for a few days in Nashville for the popular Kentucky Downs meet, which stages the US's third richest turf race this weekend, the Nashville Derby. James Owen, trainer of Wimbledon Hawkeye, shares his excitement at his first ever trip to America. Meanwhile, we hear from Dan Kubler, who - with wife Claire...

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined today by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead. They begin with the sad news that former jockey and trainer Geoff Lewis has died at the age of 89, best known for his association with Mill Reef. Lee looks back on some of his biggest days in the sport and why he'll be so fondly remembered. Charlotte catches up with Billy Jackson Stops regarding KHK and Victoriou...

Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the brewing row over the IHRB handicapper's decision not to issue a mark for A Dream to Share, rendering him ineligible for the Cesarewitch (generally second favourite). With exclusive access to the appeal documents for the BHA case, they ask whether the correct decisions have been made. Also on today'...

Nick is joined this Bank Holiday Monday by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. On today's show, Richard Hannon picks up the pieces of Rosallion's dull effort in the City of York, and makes the case for a trip to Del Mar. Meanwhile, Patrick Veitch - who is now aligned with the interests of top owners Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy - talks through a superb weekend featuring Morny heroine Venetian Sun,...

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman out on the course ahead of the final day of York’s Ebor Festival and with Matt needing to rush off to the Morning Show it’s short, sharp and too the point. Henry Dwyer joins the show via FaceTime after a night of celebrations following Asfoora’s Nunthorpe before Timeform’s Kieran Clarke has a round up of day 3 and ones to watch going forward whilst Lola from Fitzdare...

Day three of York’s Ebor festival and Nick is on track with Timeform’s Dan Barber to look back on yesterday’s action and the performance of Minnie Hauk in the Yorkshire Oaks with Adam Mills also haring what TPD thought she achieved. Clive Cox is on FaceTime to discuss his big money win yesterday in the Harry’s Half Million and what might next for Song of the Clyde plus an update on Nunthorpe conte...

Nick is joined at York’s Ebor meeting on day two by ITV’s Oli Bell. Nick and Oli look back on yesterday’s action including the tense Juddmonte International, which looked at one point like it might be a repeat of the Sussex but Ombudsman ran the pacemaker down late on to win well. John Gosden gives his reaction to the race and the ride whilst Ralph Beckett discusses future targets for Voltigeur wi...

Nick is joined on the Knavesmire this morning by Lydia Hislop on day one of the Ebor Festival and they kick of by looking ahead to arguably the best race of the week on this afternoon’s card, the Juddmonte International. They discuss how the race might be run and who’s likely to be suited by what tactics before David Johnson of Timeform shares who they believe will come out on top. York’s Chief Ex...