Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV host Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Charlotte has been on hand this morning at Kempton to watch Constitution Hill and stablemates at work: she gives her report and catches up with Nicky Henderson, who also shares his delight at the Godolphin TIEA win of team member Simone Meloni. We hear from the winner in conversation with award...

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by the Mirror's David Yates. First off, they reflect on Forever Young's victory in the Saudi Cup and hear from Christophe Lemaire, who had a winner on the night, and also gives his thoughts on the big race before getting the figures from TPD’s Adam Mills. Then, switching codes Fergal O'Brien discusses his impressive Dovecote winner Tripoli Flyer and...

This week's Saturday looks first at the racing from Kempton where Mondo Man looks to book his place in the Triumph Hurdle. His trainer, Gary Moore explains why he hopes this exciting flat recruit can go one better than he did on debut over obstacles. Then Sam Thomas discusses his two runners in the feature Ladbrokes Trophy handicap chase. Then it's onto Saudi for the world's richest horse race, th...

Nick is joined by ITV and Sky broadcaster Matt Chapman to take a Friday canter around the racing world. Guests today include Michael Buckley, who is relaxed in conversation with Nick as Constitution Hill begins his build up towards regaining his Champion Hurdle crown. Also on today's show, ARC Regional Director Phil Bell - responsible for two of the Welsh racecourses - offers reassurance as regard...

Nick is joined by award-winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss today's racing news. The day after Michael O'Sullivan's funeral, Davy Russell joins the show to reflect upon a day of great sorrow and real strength on the part of the racing community. Also on today's show: the death of Delta Work, aged 12; the two star Seven Barrows juveniles not appearing at Kempton this weekend; the...

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror's David Yates to discuss the latest from the racing world. They lead today with the news that the Welsh Senedd has put the wheels in motion to ban greyhound racing. In the company of Evoke Chief Strategy Officer Vaughan Lewis, a greyhound owner and Welshman, they consider how seriously this should be taken as a threat by the horse racing industry in Wales and beyond....

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer, Lee Mottershead to discuss the news and events from around the horse racing world. First up today, York's head of sponsorship and marketing James Brennan shares the racecourse’s delight at the City of York Stakes finally achieving Group 1 status after many years of campaigning. Also on today's show, co-trainer Josh Guerriero discusses the options for Ir...

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to reflect on the life of Michael O'Sullivan, the hugely promising talent who died at 24 on Sunday morning. They are joined at some length by Ken Whelan, the former jockey who acted as agent and mentor to Michael, and who has been close to Michael's family through his final days. Also on today's show, Nick and Jane are joined by Adrien Cu...

This week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews from the week relating to this weekend's racing, starting at Ascot for the Grade 1 Ascot Chase where Paul Nicholls & Emmet Mullins discuss their runners before Philip Hobbs makes the case for Lowry's Bar returning to winning ways in the Reynoldstown. Then onto Haydock where Kerry Lee explains why she's stepping Nemean Lion up in trip for the R...

Nick is joined by ITV Racing host Oli Bell to discuss today's racing news. In this episode, Nick and Oli cast an eye over Bert Black's ideas to revolutionise the betting experience, plus ask why Cheltenham ticket sales are not as robust as they might be. Kerry Lee and Tom Lacey join the show to discuss key runners in the UK this weekend, while Nick - in Doha - catches up with Jim Crowley about the...

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show - with Pic d'Orhy aiming to give him a first Grade One in a year - Paul Nicholls has fire in his belly as he assesses the strength of his team, new arrangements for sourcing his horses, and his competitive spirit being fuelled by "mini-me" Dan Skelton. Compelling stuff. E...

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan for today's horse racing news and views. In today's episode, Neil Channing pays a lengthy and heartfelt tribute to his friend Joe Saumarez Smith, BHA Chair, who has died aged 53. Also on this show, Nick and Jane reflect on yesterday's Randox Grand National launch, with contributions from Paul Nicholls, Ruby Walsh and Martin Greenwood (all...

Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. After a further update on the Sir Gino situation, Nick is joined by Liverpool Walton MP Dan Carden to reflect on his contribution to the Westminster Hall Gambling Debate last week, and his views on how racing positions itself in the current regulatory landscape. Also on today's s...

Nick is joined by David Yates to canter through today's racing headlines as Sir Gino is ruled out for the remainder of the season with his infection having invaded his hind leg ligaments. Also on today's show, Emmet Mullins toys with the idea of this weekend's Ascot Chase for Corbetts Cross, while James Owen discuses Burdett Road ahead of the Kingwell, and lines up a host of other Cheltenham possi...

Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from the racing world. After an update on injured rider Michael O'Sullivan, Nick and Matt zone in on the absence of Sir Gino from tomorrow's Game Spirit Chase and consider its implications. The feature interview in today's podcast is with Harry Cobden, who discusses his Newbury rides, looks ahead to the remainder of the season, d...

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. James Fanshawe is first up today, revealing that he wasn't surprised by the removal of Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly from his stable. Furthermore, he issues a positive bulletin on the wellbeing of star sprinter Kind of Blue. Plus, Jimmy Mangan is along with an outline plan of Spillan...

A tribute to HH the Aga Khan, one of the greatest owner-breeders in the sport's history, with contributions from Brough Scott, Lee Mottershead, Alain and Gisele de Royer Dupre, Adrien Cugnasse, Dermot Weld and Gerald Mosse.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for today's news and views from the racing world. Guests today include Joseph O'Brien, with news on Banbridge, Solness and more, Timeform's Billy Nash on the DRF Novices, and Fitzdares' Orlando Meyrick on the market impact. Also today, the Tote's Corporate Affairs Director Susannah Gill defends the organisation's playing into its own placepot pools, while trainer Amy...

Nick is joined by David Yates to reflect on an absorbing edition of the Dublin Racing Festival. Guests today include Nicky Henderson, who analyses the performances of the DRF stars with relation to his own "Big Four" and how that affects their chances at Cheltenham. He also looks ahead to Sir Gino and his William Hill hurdle entries at Newbury this weekend. Plus, Kopek des Bordes owner Charlie McC...

In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews from this week relating to this weekend's Dublin Racing Festival. We hear from jockey JJ Slevin on his two fancied Grade 1 rides, David Manasseh on Ballyburn who will be hoping to get back to winning ways before Declan Queally dissects his team and Harry Derham hopes he get Britain on the board with Queens Gamble. Then, o...

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world on the eve of the Dublin Racing Festival. After the last minute jockey shenanigans ahead of the Irish Champion Hurdle, they reflect on the various choices made. Joining the show today is trainer Declan Queally, with a tidy select hand at the DRF, including in two Grade Ones. Plus, Harry D...

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to canter through the day's racing news with an eye firmly on the Dublin Racing Festival. Double Green retained rider JJ Slevin joins the show outside El Fabiolo's stable at Closutton, from where he issues a positive bulletin ahead of the horse's return this weekend. He also discusses his other key ride Impaire et Passe, while David Manasseh - own...

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to canter through today's racing news. NTF Chief Executive Paul Johnson has the final word on this week's PRA drama and the U-turn on trainer interviews. Also on the show, Paul Nicholls on his bumper Grand National entry plus news on Stage Star, Ginny's Destiny, Kalif du Berlais and Caldwell Potter. Gearoid O'Loughlin tells Nick about taking on...

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to look at today's racing news. With the row continuing to brew over the PRA and their demand for payment from broadcasters for trainer interviews, Nick and Lee share details of the email sent by the PRA to trainers detailing their prime motivation for the request. Nick also gets comment from RMG on why jockeys are paid an annual sum for...

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world after a turbulent weekend. They are joined by Peter Savill and Ralph Beckett, on opposing sides of the argument over the idea that racecourses should pay trainers for TV interviews. Lydia dissects the arguments, before going onto discuss the running and riding enquiries that were another feature of the weekend's raci...