Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick kicks off by reflecting on a third win this week for Wathnan this afternoon thanks to Opportunity in the Duke of Edinburgh, in the company of racing manager Richard Brown, before all the trainers of Wathnan runners on the fifth and final day join the show to discuss their chances.

Day 4 of Royal Ascot is here and Dave Yates joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Commonwealth Cup and Coronation Stakes. William Haggas is on FaceTime reflecting on his two winners this week and his runners left to come. Joseph O'Brien also goes through his stellar week and remaining chances, before we get the Timeform view and Total Performance Data insight from the Ascot Gold Cup.

On the back of success in the Ribblesdale, Richard Brown joins Nick to reflect on a fantastic win for Earth Shot as well as spinning through his thoughts on the other Thursday runners. Then looking ahead to Friday, we hear from Karl Burke, Richard and Peter Fahey, William Haggas, George Boughey, Hamad Al Jahani and George Weaver.

Day 3 of Royal Ascot is here and Matt Chapman joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Ascot Gold Cup. William Buick is on FaceTime reflecting on Ombudsman and his superb performance in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes. Will Aitkenhead from Ascot Racecourse chats to Nick on the past few days and the rest of the week ahead and we get the Total Performance Data insight from the Prince of Wales’s Stakes.

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 Total Performance Data.

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 Richard Fahey.

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. Richard Kingscote is back from Hong Kong and we hear from Wesley Ward who brings seven horses over from the US. Dan Barber also on keeps us updated...

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 the unmistakable atmosphere of one of the sport’s most glamorous sales events.

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 believes Docklands can go back-to-back in the Queen Anne. Finally, Henri Bozo discusses Diamond Necklace’s victory in the Prix de Diane yesterday, a race that was m...

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 morning in Ascot ahead of the Royal Meeting.

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 showing his off in the Gold Cup prelims, this is a Royal Ascot preview not to be missed!

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 the St James's Palace Stakes and Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels is along to tell us likely conditions come Tuesday afternoon. Bill Dwan...

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 Charlton runs us through his team for Royal Ascot and also touches on his link up with jockey Lewis Edmunds. Shark Hanlon is along to discuss potentially getting licensed in UK...

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 Inis Mor can go close and Lee and Nick spin through the likely key contenders. Will Aitkenhead has the latest Royal Ascot update before Richard Langley, head g...

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 all went down and how punters were affected. Lydia and Nick also discuss the merits of Derby winner Christmas Day and how highly we can rank that performance given the attritional co...

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 after his success with Thundering On and Andrew Cooper updates about the ground conditions at Epsom.

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 along to preview the greyhound Derby. David Johnson of Timeform looks at the Epsom Classics through the Timeform lens and Paddy Chesters shares his hopes for another big do...

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 horses, looks at their chance along with Bay of Brilliance, who could be a lively outsider. Our Weatherby segment comes to you a little bit later this week as Nick ch...

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'Neill speaks to Kevin Blake and Alex Eliot as well as Sir Mark Prescott and his passion for the story of Sir Stanley Wootten. Frank Warren chats to Charlotte about re-invigorating the Derby while Nick is...

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 going for her first black type win whilst James Ferguson joins a show to discuss why he’s giving up his trainers license after seven years and NYRA‘s Robert Mac...

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 for the Derby this week. And with that in mind, pedigree expert Janet Hickman runs the rule over who may and may not be suited by the distance demands of the...

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 of her visit to The National Stud in Newmarket and Patrick Veitch shares what he;s een working on with regards to his latest plans for sourcing colts that could make up...

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 Sandown last night, while Eva talks to Saeed bin Suroor after his win with 10yo Gold Cup hopeful Dubai Honour and to Conor Planas on opportunities with Charlie Appleby. Trainer...

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 and Matt then look at why the stats are against Constitution River and Daryzan in Sunday’s Prix du Jockey Club whilst sharing the latest news on Hollie Doyle’s injury that l...

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 taking place, and the many issues that surround ensuring the safety of the surface. Also today, Prince AA Faisal tells us why Oxagon has been supplemented for the Prix du Jockey Club, owner-breeder Jennifer Dorey lives the Derby...

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 putting some of their hopefuls through their paces: John Gosden, Ralph Beckett, Charlie Johnston and David Egan whilst also getting the latest on the ground from clerk of the course Andrew Cooper. Plus, we hear from RMG...

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 Almaqam's success - and discuss the ramifications of the hole in the track at Haydock Park. Patrick Veitch drops in to discuss Venetian Sun and much more, while...

Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday Edition this week and looks ahead to the Irish Classics this weekend, starting with the 2000 Guineas on Saturday, with input from Fozzy Stack who hopes Thesecretadversary can get closer to Gstaad this time around. Ahead of the 1000 Guineas, Richard Hughes and George Gill of Opulence Thoroughbreds look ahead to their contenders (America Queen & Sukanya). Also from the Curragh on Sunday, we're set to enjoy the Tattersalls Gold Cup, which sees Almaqam take on hot favourite Minnie Hauk and the former's trainer Ed Walker discusses his chance before finally Robert Cowell shares his hopes for...

Nick is joined for a lively edition of the popular daily racing podcast by ITV Racing's Matt Chapman to canter through today's racing news. First today, they reflect on the Gambling Commission's "no decision" call at the end of its purportedly critical board meeting. They ask whether the strength of opposition has meaningfully impacted the debate, and feature the key elements of Matt's interview yesterday with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Also today, trainer George Scott on another Group One victory with Caballo de Mar, Fozzy Stack on why Thesecretadversary might get closer to Gstaad in the Irish Guineas, Tim...

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Amongst today’s discussion points: can Peter Savill return as BHA Chair, are BHA worries intensifying over Equine Flu, and will the Gambling Commission make an announcement on FRAs today? In light of the last point, Geoff Banks joins the show to predict what the industry will do next. Plus, William Haggas on Maltese Cross and the difficulty of finding jockeys this busy Saturday, Naohiro Goda on the two remaining Japanese entries for Ascot, and Robert Cowell on the progressive Jakajaro tackling the Temple Stakes.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look at today's racing news from around the world. On toady's show, trainer Ed Walker explains why Sunday is such an important staging post in the career of his stable star Almaqam, whose racecourse returns - feels the trainer - have not matched his ability. Also today, Richard Hughes on talking on "monster" True Love with America Queen. Plus, Anthony Bromley explains to Eva O’Neill why the feted and pioneering Million in Mind syndicate is drawing to a close this week in Doncaster. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, US ow...

Nick is joined by ITV Racing's Oli Bell to look at the news of the day from around the racing world. With the threat of Equine Flu mounting and already forcing one abandonment and the cancellation of Hunter Chasing, Nick talks to BHA Equine Welfare boss James Given and Alan Hill, leading Point to Point and Hunter Chase trainer. Also today, Nick and Oli discuss the intervention of Nigel Farage in the affordability debate as well as the reported tensions between Kia Joorabchian and his Ireland-based trainer Robson Aguiar. Oli catches up with Neil King at Goffs, while Three Chimneys...

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, they review the weekend's activities on and off the track, from MPs petitioning Lisa Nandy on affordability, to Notable Speech's brilliant display at Newbury, which is the subject of Adam Mills' TPD analysis. Nick catches up with Preakness winning trainer Chad Summers, Charlotte talks to Royal racing manager John Warren about Friday's treble for the King and Queen, Josh brings us his report from the Grand Steeplechase de Paris, and owner George Gill (Opulence Racing) tells us about Sukanya's bid...

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They reflect on yesterday's key Derby trial at York - the Dante - with reflections from winning rider Colin Keane, who caught up with Charlotte yesterday. Also today, an in-depth interview with Ralph Beckett about some of his very promising three year olds, including four potential candidates for the Oaks, plus Derby and Coronation Cup hopefuls. Plus, York's Anthea Leigh on how a nasty incident at the track yesterday could have been much worse without preparation some weeks earlier. James Willoughby...

Nick, in Baltimore, is joined from York by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They discuss yesterday's Musidora Stakes, with sound from John Gosden on why I Am The One will miss Epsom. Meanwhile, trainer David Menuisier explains why the victory of Master Builder in the finale meant so much, as he also has news of Guineas also-ran Inis Mor. Looking ahead to the weekend, Al Shaqab racing manager Bertrand le Metayer looks forward to taking on the big guns in the Lockinge with Moulin winner Sahlan, while Lucinda Russell gets excited about a trip...

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to look at today's racing headlines. Rishi is at York, where we are joined by rider Tom Marquand, who gives his thoughts on his key rides this week, which include Morshdi in the Dante, On the theme of Derby Trials, data and time expert James Willoughby runs the rule over the Derby Trials thus far, and articulates the case for Constitution River to run in France rather than at Epsom. Also today, Adrian Bott on the freak stingray injury that will keep Lady of Camelot away from Ascot, plus news of Sir Delius and...

Nick is joined by David Yates for Tuesday's edition of the popular daily racing podcast. Juddmonte manager Barry Mahon is first up today, with a full update on the operation's key runners at York and Newbury this week, plus an update on Field of Gold. Also today, Jim Goldie on the return of American Affair in the Minster Stakes, Dan Barber with perspective on French Classics and the Timefome Jumps Awards, and Kia Joorabchian on building a breeding operation to lay down foundations for his global ambitions, in association with Weatherbys. Plus, Nick and Dave have further reflections on yesterday's...

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