Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Coming to you today from Day 2 of the Tattersalls Book 1 yearling sale and plenty of sales content coming your way but we start today with news from Australia as Nick catches up with David Hayes to get his thoughts on Ka Ying Rising's barrier trial yesterday which has a few asking questions. Back at Newmarket, Charlotte and Jane Mangan run through the headline acts from day 1 and we hear from Hamish McCalmont of Norelands Stud after they sold the record breaking Night of Thunder yesterday for 4.6 millions gns, Jeffrey Hobby shares his delight at his Sea The Stars selling to...

Nick coming to you from day one of Tattersalls Book 1 as the first few lots go through the ring. Just as the action kicks off, Nick catches up with Anthony Rogers about how he feels ahead of one of the biggest weeks of the year and shares what he has in the sale. Fernando Laffon joins after purchasing Lot 1, a half to star stayer Scandinavia and then there's been fireworks already as Godolphin go to 1.8 million guineas for a Frankel colt and Anthony Stroud discusses why they were determined to come home with him before vendor Charlie Vigors share his...

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates - fresh from Paris - to reflect on all the action from Arc weekend, in the company of Nemone Routh, racing manager to Aga Khan Studs, owners of dual Arc hero Daryz. In addition to giving us the ‘How it was?’ and ‘What next?’, Nemone also outlines plans for some of the other stable stars, discusses the whip ban that might rule Mickael Barzalona out of British Champions’ Day, and reinforces the operation’s commitment to standing more stallions. Kieran Clark offers the Timeform view of Daryz’s performance. Also today, Nick catches up in...

Arc weekend is here, and we're bringing you all the insight from this week on the Nick Luck Daily. . Francis Graffard runs through his Longchamp team, Colin Keane talks Kalpana's Arc chance and George Scott previews his five-strong raid. Tom Goff and James Doyle discuss supplementary entry Friendly Soul, Andreas Suborics eyes another German Arc upset, Karl Burke explains supplementing Miss Yechance for the Abbaye, and Rebecca Menzies takes Adonius to Keeneland chasing a Breeders' Cup spot.

Nick is joined today by Timeform's Dan Barber to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Continuing the Arc build-up, they react to the draw and Ryan Moore's surprise decision to ride Benvenuto Cellini, who has drawn the inside stall. They are joined by James Doyle, who was cruelly cost an Arc win by a wide draw on Sea of Class, but who has fared better this time aboard Friendly Soul. Also today, Karl Burke explains why he supplemented Miss Yechance for the Abbaye. In Kentucky, Nick catches up with Rebecca Menzies, whose Adonius runs at Keeneland this weekend...

Nick brings you today's episode from Kentucky, where he is on NBC duty ahead of Fall Stars Weekend at Keeneland. The focus this morning, however, is largely on Sunday's Arc, a race given a deep dive today by Nick, Matt Chapman, and James Willoughby, plus a lengthy and important contribution from Francis Graffard on all this Paris Loncgchamp runners, and a word from Andreas Suborics, looking to provide another German turn-up in the race. Plus, JA McGrath with this week's bulletin from Hong Kong, while Nick, Matt and James discuss what to expect from incoming BHA Chair Simon Cox on...

Nick is joined today by the Mirror’s David Yates to look at the day’s racing headlines. With the Arc field now taking shape, they are joined by Colin Keane, who has high hopes of striking in the big race with Kalpana. He also rides the prolific Blue Bolt and Amusingly in Group One races and gives the lowdown on horses he’s unable to ride, Sunly and Purview. Also today, Tom Goff discusses the supplementary entry Friendly Soul, and George Scott on his powerful 5-strong team for Paris Longchamp. Plus, DRC Head of Racing Erwan Charpy looks forward to the...

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With new Gambling Minister Vicky Foxcroft giving a first meaningful glimpse into her thoughts at a Labour conference fringe event yesterday, Nick and Lee try to unpick some of the positions she appeared to take. They are joined by BHA communications and corporate affairs chief Greg Swift, whose efforts to ask questions on tax to the minister were thwarted. Also today, in the build up to the Arc, Hervé Naggar - agent to top riders PC Boudot and Christophe Soumillon - j...

Charlotte in for Nick as he's busy raising money for the Alzheimer's Society and we'll check in with him to see how he's getting on walking 50km later in the show. Racing TV's Lydia Hislop is alongside Charlotte as they reflect on the racing on our screens over the weekend on both sides of the Irish Sea whilst Brian O'Riordan, who put together the syndicate that won the GOFFS Million on Saturday, is along to reflect on that success and what it meant to all the owners on the day and the celebrations that followed. Mark Bird gives his reaction...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 209 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined by Racing TV's Lydia Hislop, back in her usual Friday slot. They kick off with the BHA's Tom Byrne, who has news of significant changes to early-season jumps meetings because of quick ground after the summer drought, and trainers Donald McCain and Nick Alexander give their views on how the situation is being handled. Chepstow Racecourse executive director Luke Admans explains the changes they've had to make to their season opener in two weeks' time. Ahead of tomorrow's Middle Park at Newmarket, Michael O'Callaghan discusses the chances of the unbeaten Push The Boat Out before, Oisin Murphy...

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With National Stakes winner Folsom Blues out of this weekend’s Middle Park, Al Shiraa’s Kieran Lalor tells Nick the plan for the exciting colt. Also today, Saffie Osborne shares her delight at being one of four jockeys set to bolster the Hong Kong riding ranks this winter. Plus, Neil Channing has his say on the war of words between Paddy Power founder Stewart Kenny and Betfred boss Fred Done, while renowned broadcaster and The Verdict host Michael Felgate analyses the impact of Racing NSW...

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a canter through today’s racing news. They are joined first by George Boughey, who talks about his Cheveley Park hopeful Libertango and Melbourne Cup fancy Hopewell Rock.. he also has a review of his first taste of the brand new Belmont Park. Also today, Ruby Walsh pays tribute to Hurricane Fly, Calvin McEvoy has the latest on defending Melbourne Cup champion Half Yours, Fernando Laffon welcomes Hotazhell to Haras d’Etreham, Eric McNamara looks ahead to hosting trio in the Kerry National at Listowel, and agent Alex Elliott casts an eye over the...

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to look at today’s racing headlines from across the globe. They are joined first today by trainer John Gosden, who takes Nick down memory lane through his peerless record in the Cambridgeshire, this weekend’s signature handicap, in which he is again well represented. Gosden also has a positive bulletin on stable star Ombudsman, who could yet take in the Champion Stakes. Also today, Dale Gibson remembers popular former jockey and ‘Cock o’The North’ John Lowe, who died today aged 75. Plus, Clive Cox on Orthodox’s bid to give the trainer a th...

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today’s racing headlines. Simon Crisford is along to talk about the life and racing legacy of Sheikh Ahmed al Maktoum, who died this morning. Nick and Jane reflect on some of the owner’s highlights on the track and consider the future for the yellow and black silks. Also today, owner Evan Sutherland on adding another Ayr Gold Cup with Pellitory to his remarkable record, Christian Williams reminisces about one of his most bizarre episodes in the saddle In an echo of a similar incident at Listowel over the week...

In this week' s Saturday Edition we kick off by hearing from last year's Ayr Gold Cup winning connections, Phil Cunningham and Richard Spencer, on where they can go back-to-back and who they view as their best chance from the four they've declared. William Haggas, trainer of the favourite, shares why he believes conditions of the race will suit his charge and why maybe we haven't seen the best of him yet, whilst he also comments on where we're likely to see some of his stable stars this Spring. Finally, down at Doncaster Arapaho Gold aims to make it 5 from 5...

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to look at all the stories dominating the racing headlined across the world. They begin today with Chepstow Executive Director Luke Admans, seeking to reassure connections and patrons ahead of the jumps season after the summer drought. Also today, James Willoughby charts the storied past of Belmont Park, which reopens today and features the return of Forever Young. Plus, Jane Mangan on the disqualification of Luke Comer, Charlie Fellowes on the Newmarket Open Weekend, Tegbir Brar on the acquisition of Sosie for Indian breeders, Michael Dods on Arapaho Gold, and British Racing School CEO...

Charlotte Greenway standing in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead. They begin by reacting to the report from the House of Lords liaison committee and its recommendations around gambling advertising, which looks to be yet another blow for the gambling industry and in turn racing. Lee also covers Entain boss Stella David’s letter to the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, warning him of the real consequences of tax hikes on betting companies in the next budget. We take a quick look at the weights for the Melbourne Cup and Lee pinpoints one he thinks coul...

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to take a look at the racing headlines from around the world. They begin today with a look ahead to the Ayr Gold Cup and more in the company of trainer William Haggas. Also today, our Japanese correspondent Naohiro Goda shares his thoughts on the comeback run of Forever Young at the reopened Belmont Park this weekend, as well as the two remaining Japanese Arc hopefuls. Plus, JA McGrath with the latest from Hong Kong, Sir Mark Prescott speaking at the Countryside event in Westminster earlier in the week, and Kyle Zorn from Legion...

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to bring you news and views from around the racing world. They begin today with Patrick Veitch, who gives notice of some important plans for stars Venetian Sun (off to the sales) and Lake Forest (dual Keeneland bid in the offing). Also today, author and TV betting guru Rob Furber on whether Saffie Osborne can win BBC SPOTY, and Roly Owers - CEO of World Horse Welfare has his say on what racing can and should do about Tripadvisor’s decision not to recommend the sport as part of its animal welfare policy. Plus, ow...

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to reflect on an absorbing and history making weekend in the sport, which saw Saffie Osborne become the first woman to ride a British Classic winner. Nick catches up with the trainer of Highwayman Joseph O'Brien, who gives his own thoughts on performance of horse and rider, plus his Champions' Weekend haul and that of his family. Also today, Nick talks to Countryside Alliance CEO Tim Bonner about today's Westminster event which seeks to underline the importance of countryside interests to parliamentarians. Meanwhile, at Doncaster on Saturday, he caught up with MP...

In this week's Saturday Edition Charlotte Greenway previews a cracking weekend of racing over the next two days from Irish Champions Weekend and Doncaster. Kicking off in Ireland with the big one, the Irish Champion Stakes, Barry Mahon of Juddmonte looks at whether Item can follow up from his success at York while Ed Walker shares whether he thinks Almaqam can reverse the placings. George Scott also discusses supplementing Wimbledon Hawkeye for the race before Karl Burke provides an update on Fallen Angel, who is looking to go back to back in the Gr.1 Matron Stakes earlier on the card...

Nick joined this morning by Rishi Persad as they continue to preview a quality two days of racing this weekend from Leopardstown, Doncaster and The Curragh. Ahead of the Matron Stakes in Ireland tomorrow, with Rishi keen on Fallen Angel’s chance at the prices, Nick catches up with Karl Burke to see what sort of form she’s in and whether she’s up to winning this again. Handicapper Dominic Gardiner Hill shares why he’s awarded Ka Ying Rising a mark of 135, and what he’s got to do to climb higher before Adrien Cugnasse brings us up to date on...

Nick brings you the podcast today from the Goffs’s Yorton Sale, ahead of the first lot going through the ring at 1pm. ITV’s Matt Chapman is alongside throughout and looks ahead to the action in Britain and Ireland this weekend. Ahead of the 250th running of the Betfred St Leger, Nick catches up with Saffie Osborne, who has secured the ride aboard Joseph O’Brien’s Highwayman and Ollie Cole share why he has opted to head to Irish Champions Weekend with Richmond winner Dr Rascal, for the Group 1 National Stakes. At the sale Nick speaks to Goffs CEO Henr...

Nick is joined today by RTE and Racing TV presenter Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With news that Emmet Mullins is set to take the reins at Coolcullen - the training establishment made famous by Jim Bolger - they talk to the trainer about the scale of his ambition. Also on today's show, George Scott on his big guns and his squad for the Middle East this winter. Plus, Barry Mahon on Item and much more ahead of Irish Champions' Weekend, David Futter previews the Goffs Yorton Sale, and JA McGrath returns for the...

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to spin through today’s racing headlines. First today, they are joined by Ed Walker, eagerly anticipating this Weeknd’s Irish Champion Stakes with Almaqam. Also today, Richard Hannon reflects on a huge payday at Kentucky Downs with the popular Haatem, while NZ correspondent Michael Guerin assesses the merits of star NZ filly Well Written, while analysis of Ka Ying Rising continues courtesy of James Willoughby. Timeform’s Dan Barber runs the rule over the Arc Trials and Almeraq, while Brant Dunshea officially launches the Godolphin TIEA awards, and Jack Mitche...

Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world after a busy international weekend. Ka Ying Rising’s raising of his own insanely high bar gets plenty of play today, with trainer David Hayes, and rider Zac Purton both reflecting on his record-breaking efforts on Sunday. Timeform’s Dan Barber offers the organisation’s perspective. Also today, Francis Graffard reflects on another profitable day at Paris Lonchamp, which has yielded three Arc contenders for the stable, while Luke Morris delights in providing Sir Mark Prescott with his first North American winner.

Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday Edition this weekend, kicking off with an interview from this afternoon with Tom Marquand ahead of his strong book of rides at Haydock tomorrow, including favourite in the Sprint Cup Almeraq. We take a look at Haydock, Kempton, Longchamp and Baden Baden with contributions from Clive Cox, Tom Marquand, Owen Burrows, Nicky Henderson, Owen Burrows, Aidan O'Brien, George Scott and Marco Botti.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by the mirror’s David Yates to look ahead to the action this weekend and bring you all the latest news. Trainer Clive Cox weighs up whether or not to run Coppull in Saturday’s Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock and clerk of the course Dan Cooper provides an update on the ground. Dave and Charlotte look ahead to a cracking card at Longchamp on Sunday before Paul McCartan of Ballyphillip Stud reflects on a record breaking success at the Somerville Yearling sale in Newmarket this week. Rachael Jones of charity JETS has...

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead to look ahead to the action this weekend as declarations filter through for the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday. We hear from Tom Fanshawe on the chances of Kind of Blue, who’s been second in the last two runnings, whilst Tom also discusses his own ambitions as a trainer, after it was announced he’d be joining his father, James, on the license from next year. George Scott shares why they’ve opted to head to France with Bay City Roller to take on...

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They open the show by recognising the life of Galloping des Champs, cruelly cut short just days after his retirement. Also today, HKJC Head of Racing Product, Greg Carpenter, joins the show to acknowledge the career of the remarkable Romantic Warrior, who was retired this morning. Our feature interview today is a lengthy and lively encounter with Martin Cruddace - CEO of ARC - at an event in Westminster to celebrate 250 years of the St Leger. Cruddace comes out fighting on the subject...

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to take a look at the headlines from around the racing world. First today, Nicky Henderson talks to Nick about Constitution Hill's entry for the Melbourne Cup, as announced this morning, and what it will require at Kempton this weekend to make that dream a reality. Also today, Marco Botti looks forward to the Grosser Preis von Baden with stable star Giavellotto, while Nick and Rishi give their key takeaways from yesterday's interview with Aidan O'Brien. Meanwhile, Ed Bethell issues a positive bulletin on Paborus ahead of the Haydock Park Sprint Cup, Dan Barber...

Nick introduces today's show, with Charlotte Greenway and Jane Mangan bringing you coverage from this morning at Ballydoyle, featuring an extended and hugely informative interview with Aidan O'Brien, as he runs through key targets for his 2026 stars, and gives an appraisal of the season so far. Charlotte and Jane also recap the weekend's racing, while Nick talks to Wathnan USA's Case Clay about what's next for Travers winner Leading Change, and TPD's Adam Mills gives us the data lowdown.

Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday Edition, this week kicking off with an interview with Audrey Turley, owner of recently retired dual Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs, where she discusses why this horse has meant so much to her family. Then,ahead of the action in Britain this weekend, we hear from trainers Roger Varian, William Muir, Eve Johnson Houghton & Jamie Osborne.

Nick is joined by David Yates to look through today's racing headlines. First today, he catches up with Willie Mullins, who gives a fascinating insight into what made dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner the racehorse that he was on the news of his retirement. Also set for a new career is Group One winner Estrange, whose trainer David O'Meara joins the show. Roger Varian gives us the lowdown on Solario Stakes hotpot Rock Montreal, while Jack Dace looks forward to a return to action this weekend after his horror fall at Brighton in the summer. In the US, Nick catches...

Nick is joined today by Cornelius Lysaght for a look though the racing headlines. First today, BHA Racing Director Richard Wayman joins the show to explain the 2027 fixture list, largely unchanged despite widespread calls for a cut. Wayman also discusses the challenges faced by jumps tracks because of the drought. Also today, Jamie Osborne on what to expect from his new recruit White Birch at Windsor on Saturday, William Muir waxes typically lyrical about his star two year old Breacher, while jump jockey Tom Bellamy gives us an update on injuries sustained in a crushing fall at Worcester on Sunday...

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin today with an update on the wellbeing of Irish Champion Dylan Browne McMonagle, hospitalised after a horror fall at Bellewstown yesterday. IHRB CMO Jennifer Pugh has news. Also today, Nick and Lee comment on the latest proposals for tax hikes on the betting industry from ex-PM Gordon Brown on Radio 4's Today program. Plus, James Willoughby joins with his take on some of the surprise highlights from York, in particular featuring Strensall winner Archivist, whose owners' manager Richard Brown...

A Special edition of the podcast, in association with Weatherbys, as Nick talks at some length to Hill n' Dale President John Sikura about his own background, breeding and racing thoroughbreds, standing some of the world's best stallions, the future of the sport, and his own philosophy on business and life. A must listen.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, all conquering Joseph O'Brien spins Nick through his likely team for Australia this autumn/spring, with perhaps a dozen horses to ship and many of those with legitimate Melbourne Cup aspirations as things stand. Also today, a sparkling Jim Bolger on Sparan Nua's run at York, plus a report on last night's Hurling for Cancer Fundraiser. Nick catches up with Eve Johnson Houghton, who explains why Zavateri is wheeling round quickly again at Goodwood this weekend, while Michael...

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to canter around the racing headlines from across the globe. They begin at home by breaking the news that Bet365 founder Denise Coates, amongst the UK's wealthiest, has become a racehorse owner with Dan Skelton. The trainer himself confirms the news and tells us about their partnership and Denise's purchase. Also on today's show, a comprehensive review of a huge International weekend. We hear from Ed Crisford on Morny heroine Señorita Bonita, from Australian Bloodstock's Jamie Lovett on Melbourne Cup hopeful Defiantly, and we check in with Matt Bernier on w...