Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Joining today's show, Jimmy Mangan explains why Spillane's Tower could have a big advantage at Aintree next week, while trainer David Menuisier is unleashing a secret weapon of a jockey who is robbing three pounds this weekend. Plus, Sportinglife.com's David Ord has Something for the Weekend himself...

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for today's tour of the horse racing world. Kicking off with the Grand National, Sam Twiston-Davies reveals why he has chosen to ride Beauport in the big race. Nick and Lydia also reflect on the absence of L'Homme Presse and touch on one or two who perhaps shouldn't be running. Coolmore Australia's Tom Magnier joins the show to discuss the shuttling of City of Troy,...

Joshua Stacey is joined by RTV analyst Dan Overall for a packed episode. First up, Henry de Bromhead reflects on Bob Olinger and Air Of Entitlement’s Cheltenham Festival victories before discussing his Aintree runners. Lucinda Russell shares her Aintree plans, including updates on Myretown, Ahoy Senor, and Derryhassen Paddy. Richard Phillips provides the latest on Idas Boy, while Rebecca Curtis na...

Nick is joined by RTE and RTV analyst Jane Mangan. First today, owner Jon Shack on the sale of Emily Upjohn to Japan, via a date with Flightline. Plus, Richard Brown on Wathnan's strong hand for the Lincoln, Dan Barber on the history of the Timeform double squiggle and Mr Incredible, Ben Atkins arrives early with the Pointing Update, and Burgage Stud's Victor Connolly is back in the Weatherbys Blo...

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through the day's racing headlines from around the globe. First up, RTE and RTV's Jane Mangan reports from Aidan O'Brien's press morning, which has cast doubt on the participation of star 2yos The Lion in Winter and Lake Victoria in their respective Newmarket Guineas. Also today, with the Lincoln kicking off the Flat Turf season in the UK this wee...

In this week's episode, Charlotte Greenway looks at the racing this weekend from three different continents, starting on home soil with Harry Derham who sends out nine runners on Saturday between local track Newbury and Kelso. Then we move down under for the return of Via Sistina at Rosehill and in opposition os William Haggas's Al Mubhir so we hear from his jockey Tom Marquand who also has a coup...

Nick is joined by ITV's Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. NTF President Nick Alexander speaks at length about the lively discussions that came out of yesterday's AGM in relation to the governance and future of the sport. Plus, Ben Pauling looks ahead to Aintree with Handstands, Mambonumberfive and more, and Coolmore's Gerry Ahern talks Walk in the Park, his young sta...

Tom in for Nick and joined by the Daily Mirror’s David Yates. Tom and Dave first ask whether British Racing's new, biggest ever marketing campaign will be a success for the sport with more details on the campaign set to emerge in the coming weeks. We hear from trainer Richard Hannon who has only praise for the BHA in their help in Richard receiving long overdue funds from an owner and member of th...

Nick is joined by ITV presenter Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, Golden Horn owner Jayne McGivern shares her delight at the stallion's stellar Festival, while underlining his utility for ALL breeders. She has some typically robust views on Breeding in general plus the mares' NH program. Also on the show today, with news that Laurel River misses the D...

Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for a round up of today's racing headlines. Gavin Cromwell first, with news that his Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin will miss the Grand National. Mouse Morris has a similar tale to tell regarding third placed finisher Gentlemansgame, while Paul Nichollls reveals riding plans of his quintet, including Bryony Frost on Stay Away Fay. Also on today's show, Timeform'...

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to reflect on the final moments of the Cheltenham Festival and to look ahead. Today, they are joined by Henry de Bromhead, with a lengthy debrief on his Cheltenham runners and plans for Aintree, Punchestown and beyond. Plus, Sean Graham, with a bold route ahead for Triumph Hurdle shocker Poniros and news on Energumene. Cotswolds hotelier and publican Nathan Eades join...

Nick is live at the Festival on Boodles Gold Cup Day with Lydia Hislop. With contributions from Ruby Walsh and Barry Geraghty, plus ITV Racing Editor Richard Willoughby, Timeform's Dan Barber, Boodles Chairman Michael Wainwright, Clerk Jon Pullin, Neil Phillips with food & wine and much more.

Nick is at Cheltenham ahead of St Patrick's Thursday... today's runaround, in the company of Rishi Persad, features contributions from Barry Geraghty, Ruby Walsh, Patrick Mullins, Neil Phillips, Niall Hannity, David Yates, plus artist-in-residence Liz Armstrong.

Coming to you live from Cheltenham on Day Two of the Festival, Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for reflections on a truly unusual first afternoon and to look ahead to the rest of the week. With contributions from Harry Skelton, Harry Cobden, Richard Johnson, JJ Slevin, Gary O'Brien, Hayley Moore, Jon Pullin and Neil Phillips.

Coming to you live from Cheltenham on day one do the festival, Nick is joined this morning by a stellar cast on the gallops this morning. RTE’s Jane Mangan is alongside for the show while Charlie Swan relives his victories in the Champion Hurdle aboard Istabraq. Gordon Elliot pops in between lots and is fairly bullish about Brighterdaysahead in today’s Champion Hurdle as she aims to end Constituti...

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for this specially extended edition of the podcast for the eve of the Cheltenham Festival 2025. First up, Kopek des Bordes owner Charlie McCarthy reveals that he had surgery for kidney cancer just days ago, but is fully intending to be at Cheltenham to see his hot favourite for the Festival curtain raiser. With news that Lossiemouth goes Mares' Hurdl...

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Jon Pullin gives a detailed going report for the Festival plus watering so far; JJ Slevin tells us why Banbridge, Solness and Home by the Lee are all big players in the feature Grade Ones; plus, owner Ed Ware tells the story of his bumper hopeful Copacabana, as JP McManus reveals to the Racing Post...

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They discuss whether the shift towards the mares' hurdle in the conversation surrounding Lossiemouth will be borne out. Also on today's show, Laurence (Lar) Halley on his star giant killer Senecia and memories of Arkle and beyond. Plus, Gary Brown on heading to Cheltenham with a serious contender in Walk...

Charlotte Greenway who's in for Nick today is joined by RTV’s Jane Mangan and there's plenty of Cheltenham Festival chat coming your way. First up we hear from Dan Skelton on his Cheltenham team that includes Langer Dan, Protektorat & The New Lion, before Nick catches up with Derek O'Connor on his Festival rides as well as the favourite in today's Nick Luck Daily Podcast Pointing Pointers Hunter C...

Nick is joined by David Yates a week out from the Cheltenham Festival. Trainer Fergal O'Brien joins the show to reveal that Sixmilebridge has failed a dope test that will see him DQ'd from his Trials Day win. He also explains the reason for the failure and seeks to reassure the public ahead of next week. Also today, owner Bryan Drew discusses the options for Final Demand, not ruling out the Albert...

Joshua Stacey in for Nick today and joined by the RacingTV's Dan Overall. First off, they reflect on Gordon Elliott's decison to run Brighterdaysahead against Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle. Will the Champion Hurdle and Mares' Hurdle feel knock-on effects? James Owen reveals Burdett Road's festival aim and provides an update on Triumph Hurdle favourite, East India Dock. Fresh off the bac...

Charlotte Greenway brings you this week's Saturday Edition and starts by looking at the Morebattle Hurdle, for which Neil Mulholland discusses Petrol Head, who makes his first start for the yard. Ben Pauling has two interesting contenders at the Scottish track and looks at their chances before Dave Ord looks as the day as a whole and a gives up a couple of horses to watch. Finally, George Scott lo...

Tom in for Nick and joined by Racing Post journalist Jonathan Harding. We start with the news tat Jack Kennedy will return to the saddle from Monday and be fit to ride at the Cheltenham Festival this year and Jack is along to tell us more. We hear from new Cheltenham CEO Guy Lavender re the news that the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle will be named after the late Michael O’Sullivan. Guy also looks ahead...

Nick is joined by ITV Presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the findings of the Racing Post's Punting Survey, and are joined by industry analyst and pro punter Neil Channing to discuss. Oli - a solutions man - has first hand testimony from those using the Black Market. Also on today's show, Ben Pauling picks his two best for the Festival, plus...

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, they nose on the Cheltenham handicap weights before moving on to taking in the news that Coolmore have sent several young horses by Walk in the Park to Noel George and Amanda Zetterholm in an effort to find a stallion successor. Amanda joins the show. Plus, Ralph Beckett runs the rule over his ast...