Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick, coming to you today from Exeter racecourse, is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect on the day's racing headlines. With Cheltenham's Paddy Power meeting in the rearview, they are joined by trainer Joe Tizzard and owner Ged Mason to reflect on their many successes. Also on today's show, Ollie Cann remembers husband Grant - stalwart of the South West jumps scene - who died on Saturday. Plus, Walt...

The Saturday Edition - 182 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for the Friday edition of the popular daily racing podcast. As they prepare to usher in the weekend's highlights, they are joined by owner Bryan Drew - whose Final Demand and Panic Attack promise plenty across GB and Ireland. Henry de Bromhead also joins the show with news on his many runners over the weekend, while other guests include TBA CEO Naomi Mellor, who has...

Nick is back with the popular daily racing podcast alongside racing post lead writer Lee Mottershead. With the news the State Man is out for the season still fresh, Nick gets the latest on two horses whose careers have intertwined with his: Gordon Elliott tells us Brighterdaysahead will to run at Navan this weekend, while Jeremy Scott says that Golden Ace may yet make the Fighting Fifth after her...

Nick is joined by ITV's Oli Bell to canter through this morning's racing headlines. With a whole host of stars set to take to the stage this weekend in Ireland and the UK, Nick talks to Charlie McCarthy - owner of Kopek des Bordes - about the return of last season's star novice hurdler, set for his chasing debut at Navan this weekend. Also on the show, James Owen spins through a host of smart hors...

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to look over today's racing headlines. They are joined first by National Trainers' Federation CEO Paul Johnson, who warns of the potential impact of business rate rises on training establishments in Britain. Also on today's show, in-form trainer Sam Thomas on what promises to be another fruitful weekend at Cheltenham, plus Timeform's Dan...

Nick is joined by Mirror Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Dan Skelton joins the show to reflect on his excellent weekend, too look ahead to his fancies for the Paddy Power fixture, and for comment on the news of the moment surrounding pitiful fields for novice chases. Also today, Nick and Dave round up the action from the last few days, Ann Duffield tells us...

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Racing TV’s Lydia Hislop to look ahead to the racing on British soil this weekend, on which we hear from Josh Guerriero, who runs two in the Grand Sefton at Aintree, favourite White Rhino and last year’s third Gaboriot. Charlotte and Lydia look back at the key performances from yesterday and give their assessment, they discuss the walk-over at Newbury y...

Nick, in Melbourne, is joined by David Yates to reflect on the events of the day from around the racing world. Nick catches up with owner Stewart Andrew, who talks about his hopes for National hero Nick Rockett as well as his burgeoning love affair with racing in Australia. Also today, jockey Sean Levey speaks candidly about his recent lengthy whip ban and how his motivation may have been misconst...

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan first off to continue to look back on the international action that we’ve enjoyed over the last few days starting at the Breeders’ Cup and the European achievements before moving onto Melbourne on where we hear from Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jamie Melham who Nick called up with the day after her big success. Next attentions turn to the ju...

Nick is on the scene at Flemington in the aftermath of the Melbourne Cup 2025, won by Half Yours. We hear from winning rider Jamie Melham, before Nick sits down with co-trainer Tony McEvoy to talk through the deep significance of the success. Wayne Lordan, rider of runner up Goodietwoshoes, also joins the show, while we hear from expat Dom Sutton, who fields a key contender in Thursday's Oaks, as...

Nick has landed in Melbourne from California, where he is joined by Lee Mottershead on the day between the Cups. Reflecting on the remarkable victory of Ethical Diamond in Del Mar, Willie Mullins joins Nick in the Qantas departure lounge, while your host tracks down the winning owners - Andrew and Michael Heffernan - after they have touched down. At the Call of the Card event, Nick talks to Racing...

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad at Del Mar ahead of Breeders' Cup 2025 with all the latest racing news. Guests today include Ron Anderson, latterly agent to Frankie Dettori, plus Dettori's new employer Kia Joorabchian on how his future is likely to look. Plus, Mike Repole, as forthright as ever on the Breeders' Cup Classic, Sam Sangster, Richard Brown and Tim Gredley. Meanwhile, Joseph O'Brien look...

Ahead of the 2025 Breeders Cup from Del Mar Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews from the last couple of weeks with connections of runners over the next couple of days. We kick off with the feature race the Breeders’ Cup Classic, which unfortunately does not feature Sovereignty after he was ruled out with the temperature. We do however hear from Michael McCarthy, trainer of Journalism who’l...

Nick brings you Thursday's edition once again from Del Mar, home to this year's Breeders' Cup. He reacts to the news that Frankie Dettori has announced his retirement from USA racing, before he sits down at length with Bill Mott, who today was forced to withdraw favourite Sovereignty from the Breeders' Cup Classic. Also on today's show, Umberto Rispoli looks beyond losing the Journalism ride and a...

Nick is at Del Mar, and reacts to the news that broke on Tuesday morning that Breeders' Cup headliner Sovereignty may miss the race, according to trainer Bill Mott. US broadcaster Michelle Yu was on hand when the announcement was made and gives her perspective. Also today, Nick has a glorious chat with two of the sport's great achievers and survivors, Patrick Biancone and Mike Smith. Smith has fiv...

Nick is at Del Mar, soaking up the atmosphere and reflecting on the Post Position Draw for Breeders' Cup 2025. He does so in the company of Rishi Persad and Matt Chapman, while guests include trainer Cherie DeVaux, syndicate supremo and broadcaster Billy Koch, and Breeders' Cup CEO Drew Fleming, Dan Barber joins in to give us the Timefom perspective on what's hot and what's not at Del Mart.

Nick - now in California ahead of the Breeders' Cup - is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Christophe Soumillon, fresh from another Group One double yesterday gives his verdict on the Ballydoyle two year olds, while looking ahead to the Breeders' Cup, where he will strive to get down to his lowest riding weight to ride Minnie Hauk in the Turf at 8...

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They ask whether Aidan O'Bri can help surpass his own record of Group One wins in a season with a healthy contribution this weekend. Our Breeders' Cup coverage continues with She's Quality's trainer Jack Davison and with Adam Mills on why the draw is crucial in the Breeders' Cup Turf. James McDonald drops in to tell...

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for today's edition of the popular racing podcast. They begin with Zac Purton, responding to Maureen Haggas's candid comments on his ride on Lake Forest. Also on today's show, Craig Kieswetter on Il Etait Temps, his own trip to the Breeders' Cup and his international bloodstock empire. Plus Hugo Palmer on a US-Aus 24 hour special with Ardisia and Seagulls Eleven, and...

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman for a canter through the racing headlines, and with a strong focus on next weekend's epic Breeders' Cup Classic. We hear from Sovereignty's rider Junior Alvarado plus get the lowdown on old rival Journalism from trainer Michael McCarthy, who explains why regular rider Umberto Rispoli has lost the ride to Jose Ortiz. Also on today's show, Charlie Hills speaks movingly...

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates for a canter through today's racing headlines. With Breeders' Cup pre-entries in the offing, racing manager Patrick Cooper tells us of the bold plans for Amiloc, who could be set for several countries through the winter after a run at Del Mar. Plus, Ben Pauling on the Cheltenham Saturday plans and news of his stable stars, Ascot's Nick Smith on coaxing Ka Y...

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They review a tremendous weekend that began with Ka Ying Rising and ended with Calandagan, and do so in the company of Francis Graffard (who also has news of his many other international contenders for the remainder of the year), TPD's Adam Mills, JA McGrath reporting from Randwick, and...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 181 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a canter through the day's racing headlines on the eve of British Chamions' Day. Courtesy of Ascot, we hear from Aidan O'Brien and Andrew Balding, likely to be two of the day's key players, while Nick talks to Mickael Barzalona about an outstanding collection of rides, including Calandagan. Also today, Dan Barber with all the Timeform 'Quick Hits' for Champions'...