Nick Luck Daily Podcast

We're back ahead of day 3 and kick off with Nick in conversation with Richard Brown to reflect on the runners from day 2. Then looking ahead to Thursday we hear from all the trainers of Wathnan runners from Archie Watson, Hamad Al Jehani, Thady Gosden, Ralph Beckett, William Haggas & Francis Graffard.

On Day 2 of Royal Ascot Nick is joined by St James's Palace Stakes winning trainer and jockey George Boughey and Billy Loughnane. Charlie Budget purchaser of Ten Bob Tony is on to speak about his shrewdly bought Group 1 winner. Rossa Ryan reflects on Daquari Bay’s win yesterday and looks forward to his other chances during the week. We also get the data lowdown from Bow Echo's performance from Tot...

The second episode of the Wath Pod is back and Wathnan are on the board on the first day thanks to Map of Stars in the Wolferton. Richard Brown is along to reflect on his success as well as s word on all the other runners on day one. Then moving onto the second day, we hear from all the trainers of Wathnan runners including Karl Burke, Carlos and Yann Lerner, Hamad Al Jehani, Andrew Balding and Ri...

Day 1 of Royal Ascot has arrived and Nick is here bright and early joined by Lee Mottershead on track. George Boughey caught up with Nick before Bow Echo runs in the St James Palace Stakes. Kelly Thomas checks in as breeder of Gstaad who takes on Bow Echo in the Group 1 today. Chris Stickles clerk of the course discusses the ground and plans for conditions for the rest of the Royal meeting. Richar...

A special series for Royal Ascot every day this week with today Nick Luck bringing you the insight into all eleven of the Wathnan Racing runners on Day 1 of Royal Ascot. We hear from Richard Hannon, Francis Graffard, William Haggas, Karl Burke, Hamad Al Jehani and Ralph Beckett.

Nick visits the prestigious GOFFS London Sale on the eve of Royal Ascot, bringing listeners straight to the heart of the racing world's most glamorous curtain-raiser. Kia Joorabchian and Amo Racing strike once again, going to £380,000 for 2yo filly Kentucky Rain. Hear directly from Joorabchian on the thinking behind the splash and Amo’s Royal Ascot ambitions. Packed with exclusive interviews and t...

Nick is joined on the eve of Royal Ascot by The Mirror’s David Yates, and Nick at length speaks to the King and Queen’s racing manager John Warren about the chances of a Royal winner this week. Michael Mulvany looks forward to his two 2-year-olds in the Coventry tomorrow before Adam Mills previews the St James’s Palace, Prince of Wales’s and Gold Cup at Ascot whilst Harry Eustace shares whether he...

Eva O’Neill on the Saturday Edition this week, she speaks to Anthony Bromley about the Double Green horses entered for the Goffs London Sale on Monday along with Michael Bell and his Royal Ascot runners. William Haggas is on with Tom Stanley about Lilt and her Prix de Diane run at Chantilly this Sunday. Will Aitkenhead speaks to connections of Australian runners at the racecourse familiarity morni...

Coming to you from Newsells Park Stud, in association with Fitzdares, Nick is joined by a power packed panel consisting of John Gosden, George Boughey, Roger Varian, Richard Brown & Charlie Fellowes. The panel run through all their key runners over the fives days and offer plenty of tips and each-way bets along the way. Who knew you could get ski goggles for horses... turns out Trawlerman will be...

Tom in for Nick and joined at first by trainer William Haggas who sends Lilt to the Prix de Diane this weekend. William talks of her chance and also looks ahead to his big guns next week at Royal Ascot. Rishi Persad is the main guest today and he likes Lilt's chances this weekend. He tells us why before picking out his Ascot highlights. We hear from Billy Loughnane who rides favourite Bow Echo in...

Kicking off today’s show, Nick speaks to Haycock’s Clerk of the Course Dan Cooper who announces they have been forced to farm out their next four fixtures, as a result of the the findings from their investigation into the recent hole found on the outer track. We’ve got our Royal Ascot bulletin with Will Aitkenhead which includes some of the latest running plans for the Ballydoyle battalion. Harry...

Nick is joined this morning by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead to look again at the decision by the stewards at Epsom to declare Benvenuto Cellini a non-runner whilst Jason Tan, based in New Zealand explains why he believes we’re behind the times in the UK with this rule having not been in place sooner. Ahead of the Prix de Diane this weekend, Nick catches up with David Menuisier, who’s hoping I...

Nick joined this morning by Racing TV’s Lydia Hislop to reflect on the Betfred Derby Festival. They start with the controversial decision by the stewards to declare Benvenuto Cellini, the Derby favourite, a non-runner after getting his foot caught up in the stalls and crossing the line in 10th place. Simon Nott, who was reporting for Star Sports from the betting ring on the day, explained how this...

Eva O'Neill brings you the Saturday edition this week with all attention to Saturday afternoon's Betfred Derby. Kevin Blake and Anna-Lisa Balding speak to both Charlotte and Eva on Wednesday at the Derby draw. Kia Joorabchian and Alex Elliott speak to Nick about Amo Racing's runners in the Derby along with Alex's thoughts about Bay of Brilliance. Following the Oaks Eva spoke to Joseph O'Brien afte...

Nick bringing you the show today from Epsom racecourse ahead of the Bedford Derby festival, kicking off later today. He’s joined by Racing TV is Lydia Hislop and first off Nick catches up with Jockey Club CEO Jim Mullen on track before CEO of the Horserace Betting Levy Board Alan Delmonte joins the show. CEO of the Tote, Alex Frost, looks at another big weekend for WorldPool before Ian Fortune is...

The buildup to Saturday’s Epsom Derby continues as Nick, joined by RTÉ’s Jane Mangan, catches up first with Dylan Browne-McMonagle who will be aboard James J Braddock. Dylan also discusses his ride Thundering On in Friday’s Oaks, before Kia Joorabchian shares whether he thinks one of his two runners might be able to spring a bit of a surprise. Alex Elliot, also involved in the buying of those hors...

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today at the Betfred Derby Draw in the Peninsula Hotel, alongside her is Rishi Persad who discusses this weekends declarations in the Epsom Oaks and Derby and this mornings Derby draw and who has the favourable spots. Anna-Lisa Balding speaks about Kingsclere's two Derby entries along with Kevin Buckleys insight into the Coolmore squad for both Epsom classics. Eva O'...

Charlotte Greenway bringing you the podcast this morning from Epsom racecourse and joined by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead. First off they speak to general manager Jim Allen about the changes in place for this year’s Derby festival as Jim sets out how they are looking to appeal to all audiences. Basher Watts looks ahead to Shes Perfect running in the Group 3 at Epsom on Saturday where she’s go...

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates for an absorbing edition of the popular daily racing podcast. With Aidan O'Brien's extraordinary 1-2-3 in the Prix du Jockey Club under the belt, Nick and Dave ask not only what next for Constitution River but also how O'Brien ia making the record breaking look utterly routine. They enlist the help of owner Peter Brant, whose Benvenuto Celllini is favourite...

Saturday Edition this week with Eva O'Neill as she looks ahead to the Prix du Jockey Club on Sunday from Chantilly while Donnacha O'Brien shares his hopes for his runner. Following the gallops morning at Epsom on Tuesday, John Gosden Charlie Johnston and David Egan discuss their Epsom Classic hopefuls before Charlie also looks at the performance of Lazy Griff at Sandown. Then Eva brings us a clip...

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On the agenda today: the King and Queen are set to attend the Derby next weekend, we preview the Prix du Jockey Club with guest Donnacha O'Brien (A Boy Named Susie), discuss the Philip Byrnes dangerous riding incident at Limerick, and the Bowen mediation fines. Plus, Nick and Rishi look back on the action from Sando...

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Matt Chapman to look ahead to the racing at Sandown this evening, with Middleham Park’s Tom Palin sharing their hopes for the returning Lazy Griff in the Henry II Stakes. charlotte speaks to trainer Gihan Arnolda about the remarkable journey he's been on throughout his life to get to this point today, where he's sending out his first runner. Charlotte a...

Nick is joined today by award-winning Racing Post journalist Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick talks at some length in this show to Haydock Clerk Daniel Cooper about the ramifications of Saturday's hole-in-the-ground incident, which has caused this weekend's fixture to be moved, The discuss the immediate future for the track, the current findings, the work t...

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With the fallout intensifying from veterinary interventions before the Irish Guineas last weekend, Mick Donohoe - representing Magny Cours' owner - adds his voice to the debate and unearths some interesting fresh information about the processes undertaken. Also today, Nick takes the pulse of connections at Epsom...

Nick is joined by David Yates to canter through today's racing headlines. First today, trainer Joseph O'Brien joins the show as news reaches us that he is set to be the latest addition to the Juddmonte trainers' roster. He also has news of his Oaks and Derby probables Thundering On and James J Braddock. Also today, Nick and Dave review the Group One action from The Curragh - Ed Walker reflects on...