Nick Luck Daily Podcast

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 Mitchell shares his joy at a first Group One success. Franziska Altewille-Jacobs is this week’s Weatherbsy guest.

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 news of new funding and Nick is out and about finding out more about the St Leger trophy.

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 Daryz rather than a potentially easier opportunity at Kempton on Saturday. Lee runs through that Kempton field, which will give Constitution Hill plenty to think about and finally Jonathan Burke looks ahead to a new partnership this jumps season between him and Noel Fehily Racing.

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 of proposed tax increases that threaten betting shops. Plus, Owen Burrows on the returns of Gethin and Raaheeb in coming days, and Cherie de Vaux on another outstanding weekend at Saratoga with Englishman and gallant Travers third Golden Tempo.

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 ties together all the strands through the Timeform perspective, and Hetty Spencer (Spencer Sales) is this week's Weatherbys guest ahead of the BBAG Yearling Sale.

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 up with NYRA's Matthew DeSantis to looks ahead to the Travers at Saratoga, while Charlotte gets the latest on a broodmare with a serious pedigree update in the latest Fasig Tipton catalogue with George Connolly.

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. Plus, Oli catches up with Michael Owen and Hugo Palmer at Goffs UK.

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 joins the show to confirm a bid for the Breeders' Cup Mile. Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnasse pays tribute to the retiring Jean Claude Rouget, while Nemone Routh runs us through plans for Daryz, Calandagan and the Aga Khan Studs likely Breeders' Cup squad, and Oli Bell celebrates at Goffs with vendor Oliver McMurray, whose homebred by Blue Point topped yesterday's sale.

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 Dods picks through his options for gelded Gimcrack hero Arapaho Gold. Kieran Clark has the Timeform perspective, while Kennet Valley's Sam Hoskins talks Night in Vegas and Calendar Girl.

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 what exactly was achieved by Knightsbridge in his Pacific Classic romp. Plus, rounding up the rest of the top level action from Deauville and York, and Wesley Ward with a glorious reflection on Bacio's Nunthorpe.

Nick joined in the paddock ahead of the final day or York's Ebor meeting by Timeform's Dan Barber. Ger Lyons is on FaceTime to look ahead to his three on the Knavesmire this afternoon, where he hopes two should certainly be in the shake-up. With Zavateri bidding for Group 1 glory in the City of York Stakes, owner Mick Mariscotti shares their hopes for him this afternoon, as he'll be watching on from the Scottish Highlands. ITV's Oli Bell has a quick word ahead of their live Opening Show and Matt Chapman bombards us with to prove he's been out of the loop in terms of the NLD this week! York's James Brennan closes out the show for us from there this morning before we hear from Peter Fornatale in the US about a worry case of confidential veterinary records being leaked and used by punters.

Coming to you on Day 3 of York’s Ebor Festival from the paddock as Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect first on the action from day 2 where once again Andrew Balding was in the limelight as Kalpana shone in the Yorkshire Oaks for Juddmonte. On the back of two smart performances from two year old fillies yesterday, Lydia chooses between Libertango and Sun Goddess for the Cheveley Park later this season as she looks at what they achieved yesterday. Ahead of the Group 1 City of Troy Nunthorpe Stake this afternoon we hear from Johnny Portman, who hopes Rumstar can finally bag his Group 1 and Caitlin Ward discusses whether she thinks Bacio, whom she bought and is trained by her father in law Wesley, will handle the softer conditions and show the same form he did at Ascot where he blew everybody away. Lauren Mahan and Maiti Stirling from York pop along, we have our daily updates from Timeform and Worldpool and we head off for a nice glass of rose to end the show with Neil Phillips.

Nick joined on the Knavesmire this morning by Jane Mangan to first reflect on the action from day 1 including Item causing a slight upset in the Juddmonte International and on that, racing manager Barry Mahon joins the show to share what it meant to him and the family and also looks ahead to Kalpana this afternoon in the Yorkshire Oaks. TPD's Adam Mills shares looks at what the figures tells us about how the Juddmonte was run and Lewis Tomlinson of Timeform reflects on that race as well as Maltese Cross's victory in the Voltigeur. Jane makes the case for why the latter must surely now head to France for the Arc over the St Leger and Amy Murphy is also along as she looks forward to Tokaido in the Harry's Half Million today. Finally, as we like to do at these major festivals, we're wine tasting with Neil Phillips and testing out the offering in the Paddock Pavilion restaurant with Steve Cooper.

Nick Luck joined on course by David Yates ahead of the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse this morning ahead of a cracking day of racing and they begin by previewing this afternoon’s Juddmonte International, with the help of Timeform’s Kieran Clarke. Then Sam Haggas is along to share why he thinks Maltese Cross could turn around the form with Derby winner Christmas Day in the Voltigeur. Trainers Tom Clover and Hugo Palmer look ahead to their best chances on the Knavesmire this week, with appearances via FaceTime and finally the Tote’s Alex Frost looks forward to the next four days from a World Pool perspective.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a canter through today's racing headlines. At York, on the eve of the famous Ebor Festival, they hear from clerk Anthea Leigh about the rainfall and likely conditions of the track ahead of the week's feature race, the Juddmonte International. Timeform's Dan Barber tees up the Ombudsman-Constitution River clash through the ratings organisation's lens, while Almaqam's rider Kieran Shoemark welcomes the rain while previewing an excellent book of Group Race rides this week. We also hear from trainers Paddy Twomey - who still has a strong squad despite the enforced absence of Moody in the Yorkshire Oaks - and James Owen, who has high hopes of City of York representative Rogue Diplomat.