Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin through today's racing headlines. First up, Aidan O'Brien explains the surprise entry for Albert Einstein and a number of his other leading three year olds in Saturday's Gladness Stakes at the Curragh. Also on this show, Nick and Jane pay tribute to Sir Gino, the brilliant jumper, who died yesterday. Plus, David Casey on Ethical D...

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick and Lee begin with a look at Constitution Hill's race at Kempton on Wednesday and bring you further developments in the Alan Spence case, which looks set to go to appeal. Reflecting on the mighty Australian filly Autumn Glow's latest romp, they are joined by her owner John Messara,...

Nick brings you this episode from Munich airport as he makes his way back from the BMW Hong Kong Derby. He is joined by David Yates to bring you all the headlines from around the racing world. They are joined first by trainer Harry Eustace, whose La Botte is a warm order to win the first major race of the UK turf season, the William Hill Lincoln. Also Doncaster bound is Kathy Turner, who tells Nic...

Tom in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding. We speak initially to trainer Gordon Elliott who gives us the full debrief upon his Cheltenham Festival before looking ahead to Aintree and to his chances of being crowned Irish Champion trainer. Kieran Shoemark is along to look ahead to three rides at next week’s Dubai World Cup and to the new flat turf season in the UK. Nick has a...

Nick - in Hong Kong - is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through the day's global horse racing headlines. They lead with the news that The Sun newspaper is continuing its 'Save Our Bets' campaign, with cross-industry backing, to face down the threat of yet more restrictive affordability checks and the migration to the unregulated market. BHA boss Brant Dunshea joins the show to discuss....

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by RTE's Jane Mangan. They look back on Cheltenham and pick out some of the key moments whilst also hearing from successful trainers AJ O'Neill and Padraig Roche on where there Festival successors might head next. Jane give her view on Nick Rockett's prep run for the National and runs through the list of jockeys who are set to miss a number of days a...

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show Jockey Club CEO Jim Mullen explains the rudiments of the new £100m deal with Compass, while - fresh from moderating the National Trainers' Federation AGM - Nick talks to new president Hugo Palmer. Also today, trainer Josh Guerriero gives the latest on his two Grand National runners Iroko and Jagwar,...

A special treat for our listeners this Monday as Jane Mangan is in Ballydoyle today catching up with supremo Aidan O'Brien. If you want to know how his leading lights are getting on and what their likely targets will be, you're in the right place. From older horses, to the Classic generation and a two-year-old to watch including: Minnie Hauk, Albert Einstein, Scandinavia, Diamond Necklace, Precise...

On the Monday post the Cheltenham Festival Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead to reflect on the four days but first up they address the news that The Jockey Club have entered a 20 year deal with catering partner Compass Group’s Levy, resulting in a £100 million payment. Nick and Lee look at where this money might be put to good use including at Aintree and also looking at the significance of Sandow...

On the final day of the Cheltenham Festival, Nick is joined on course by Lydia Hislop and Timeform’s Dan Barber to reflect on all the drama from yesterday including comments on the going by Willie Mullins/JP McManus as well as Home By The Lee’s surprise victory in yesterday’s Stayers’ Hurdle. Charlotte is out on the gallops catching up with Patrick Mullins who has a strong book of rides and is ful...

Live from the gallops on Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival as Nick is joined by Jane Mangan and David Yates to reflect on yesterday’s action, in particular the complaint filed by Declan Queally against Nico de Boinville for comments allegedly made at the start of the Turners Novices Hurdle. Henry de Bromhead has a big day ahead with Bob Olinger looking to go back-to-back in the Stayers Hurdle this...

Joined on the gallops on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival by yesterday’s Champion Hurdle winning jockey Paul Townend as he reflects on Lossiemouth’s achievement and looks ahead to Il Etait Temps and Gaelic Warrior later in the week. Gavin Cromwell is out watching his string and after a couple of good results on day 1, he looks at where his first winner might come from and what he’s expecting from...

Coming to you LIVE from the gallops on Day One of the Cheltenham Festival as Nick is joined by Jane Mangan. They kick off today speaking to Mark Walsh, who’s alongside Mighty Park (his ride in the opener, the Supreme). Mark also discusses his best chances of the week including Majborough in the Champion Chase and Inothewayurthinkin in the Gold Cup on Friday. Danny Mullins and Poniros join the show...

On the eve of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, Nick is joined on course by Josh Stacey and Charlotte Greenway who are out watching the Irish contingent and getting the latest from trainers including Gordon Elliott who has two key runners tomorrow in Brighterdaysahead and El Cairos, Paul Nolan looks at his strong team for the week whilst Emmet Mullins discusses his well fancied handicappers and whethe...

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer for a look at today's racing headlines. They analyse the latest Cheltenham moves regarding Lossiemouth, Mighty Park and Jonbon, amongst others, and are joined by Joe Chambers and - via a GOFFS interview with Oli Bell - Nicky Henderson. Plus, Paul Nolan on his full Cheltenham squad, Timeform's Kieran Clarke, and Paul Ferguson with his three to follow from...

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through the latest racing news. As Cheltenham approaches fast, Nick catches up with Gigginstown's Eddie O'Leary about some of the key hopefuls for the week, including Brighterdaysahead, Turners'-bound Ballyfad, Favour de Champdou, Storm Heart and the bumper trio. Plus, Derek O'Connor on his two big rides Jeriko du Reponet and It's on the Line. Also today, th...

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a canter through today's racing news. Among guests today are trainer Joseph O'Brien, who talks through his Festival team, Cheltenham clerk Jon Pullin on watering plans and going updates, Mick and David Easterby on their new Old Gold horse and recently released documentary, second season trainer Max Comley on an exciting runner next week, JA McGrath in Hong Kong,...

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates for a canter through today's headlines. There is no surprise at the departure of Lord Allen as BHA Chair, but Ascot and the large independents have lit the tinder box with their statement this morning demanding reform of the RCA. Ascot's CEO Felicity Barnard has more, plus a response from BHA acting CEO Brant Dunshea. Also today, Barry Connell on Marine Nat...

Nick - in London - is joined by Rishi Persad in Dubai as the conflict in the Gulf continues. They are joined to reflect on a surreal Super Saturday by treble winning trainer Ed Crisford. Also today, plenty of Cheltenham chat, with trainers Eddie Harty and Noel Kelly joining the conversation, while Jason Richardson joins Nick to reflect on an extraordinary weekend of top level performers strutting...

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through the latest news from around the racing world. Guests today include Johnny Murtagh, hopeful of a successful Dubai mission for stable star Alakazi. Also today, multiple Irish Flat champion Colin Keane on picking up a ride in the Champion bumper, the legendary Des McDonogh on bringing the curtain down on a 54 year training career, Ewan Whillans eyes up...

Nick brings you today's podcast from the Betting and Gaming Council AGM in London. This special episode features an in-depth interview with BGC CEO Grainne Hurst, who answers questions on the central theme of the morning, the dangers posed by the unregulated (black) market. She also opines on the future of the relationship between racing and betting, including the bleak prospect of negotiations on...

Nick reports from Wincanton, joined throughout by Dave Yates, as they react to the breaking news that Constitution Hill will not run in the 2026 Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Nick speaks exclusively to owner Michael Buckley about how the decision was reached. Also on the show, Nick catches up with Ian Delmonte, CEO of the Levy Board, to discuss prize money; Molly Armytage reflects on...

Nick is at Kempton for the annual pre-Cheltenham workouts, featuring horses from the Nicholls, Henderson and Derham stables. Nick catches up with Nicky and Paul on this morning's workers, including Old Park Star, Jango Baie and No Drama This End. Also today, reflections on the Godolpin TIEA awards with winner Kieran Kourdache, Mason Paetel on his hopes foe the 2026 apprentice title, Tom Magnier on...

Josh in for Nick on Monday. We hear from Dan Skelton on the exciting Kabral Du Mathan and get his thoughts on Nicky Henderson’s bold call to run Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle. From Hong Kong, Zac Purton reflects on Ka Ying Rising’s remarkable 18th consecutive victory at Sha Tin Racecourse. There’s also insight from Neil King on Lookaway, and Lucy Wadham discusses what’s next for Jax Jun...

Nick reflects in this special episode on an extraordinary night at Southwell to witness Constitution Hill's storming and highly charged return to the track before a capacity crowd. He examines the significance of the performance itself and the night as a whole with owner Michael Buckley, trainer Nicky Henderson, ARC CEO Martin Cruddace, sponsor Adam Baylis from SBK, trainer of the runner-up Kevin...