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Highway Highlights, a podcast that tells inspirational stories, uncovers hidden gems, and unlocks a destination’s secrets. I am Christopher Rudder, a road trip, day trip, and all-around travel expert and content creator in the travel and tourism space. Highway Highlights will take us on purposeful travel adventures. Together, we’ll experience laughter, mishaps, emotional stories, hidden gems, and unforgettable journeys. We’ll go beyond typical tourist activities and explore a destination’s h ...
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Ep 1068 - Why did the Aga Khan leave Rouget?
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Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead, Racing Post senior writer, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the story of the Aga Khan/Rouget split, and get the take from French correspondent Adrien Cugnasse. Also on today's show, a typically excellent William Haggas talks Economics at Deauville plus spins through his key York e…
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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by clarifying a number of issues surrounding the non-appearance of Oisin Murphy at Kempton yesterday, with the assistance of input from the BHA. Up next, Nick and Jane reveal that the top four jumps trainers in Ireland are like…
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Ep 1066 - How did Charyn get from that to this?
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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest developments from around the racing world. Reflecting on the European Group One action over the weekend, they are joined by Sunday's two victorious riders Silvestre de Sousa and Dylan Browne McMonagle (Charyn and Al Riffa). Also on today's show, Richard Brown has an update on the…
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Lots to look ahead to this week and first off we hear from a couple of jockeys taking part in tomorrow's Shergar Cup, in conversation with Josh Stacey, before heading to Ireland and hearing from Barry Mahon on Juddmonte's leading hope in tomorrow's Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh. Then it's onto France ahead of the Prix Jacques le Marios for …
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Ep 1065 - How strong is racing's appetite for change?
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Tom in for Nick and joined at the top of the show by BHA Chief Operations Officer Richard Wayman. Richard discusses changes the the 2025 Fixture List and what the results of the first quarter of the two year trial tell us about its effectiveness. Broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop gives her view on both what Richard had to say and her concerns…
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Ep 1064 - Moore on Inspiral; French Powerhouse Stables Merge
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Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest racing news from around the world. They begin with the confirmation of Ryan Moore aboard Inspiral at Deauville this weekend. Also in France, a huge story from Adrien Cugnasse as JdeG confirm the merger of two great powerhouse stables of Jean Claude Rouget and Jerome Reynier…
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Ep 1063 - Will race restrictions make Irish Racing fairer?
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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing and bloodstock world. Today, they are joined first by HRI Head of racing Richard Pugh to discuss how adjustments to the National Hunt program may or may not assist the less high profile stables. Also on today's show, top owner Paul Teasdale…
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Ep 1062 - "Big chance" improving Charyn stays in training next year
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Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to reflect on a couple of eye catching performances from yesterday whilst assessing the competition to Charyn in Sunday's Prix Jacques le Marois. His owner Nurlan Bizakov joins the show to first reflect on Lazzat's Group 1 victory on Sunday before looking ahead to …
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Ep 1061 - Inspiral team assess jockey options ahead of Marois
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Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to look at the news and events from around the racing and bloodstock world. They are joined by Cheveley Park's Chris Richardson, who looks ahead to Inspiral's bid for a Jacques le Marois hat trick this weekend at Deauville. Yesterday's Group One wining trainer Jerome Reynier joins the show to discuss Lazzatt…
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After a fantastic first four days of Glorious Goodwood, Charlotte Greenway recaps on what some of the podcast’s regular pundits made of the the three Group 1 winning performances at the meeting from Kyprios, Notable Speech & Opera Singer. Then, ahead of the final day, we hear from Hugo Palmer on Roman Dragon’s chance in the Stewards Cup and the ver…
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Ep 1060 - Why did authorities withdraw Galway Hurdle favourite?
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Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. On today's show, IHRB CEO Daragh O' Loughlin faces some persistent questioning on the controversial withdrawal of the Galway Hurdle favourite. Plus, Nick and Rishi discuss whether Opera Singer really is a viable contender for the Arc, plus they look ah…
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Ep 1059 - Is it time to change TV enquiries?
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Nick is joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead and they begin by reflecting on an impressive victory in the Sussex Stakes for Notable Speech & Timeform's Dan Barber debated whether that performance is enough to cement him as the best three year old miler. Goodwood's Adam Waterworth discusses Qatar's future sponsorship of the meeting and David …
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Tom in for Nick and joined by Lydia Hislop to initially reflect on day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. We hear from Rab Havlin who won the Lennox Stakes and discuss Kyprios's Goodwood Cup win in track record time. We look ahead to the Sussex Stakes and are joined by Facteur Cheval's trainer Jerome Reynier to assess his chance. Nick is joined by…
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Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster Jane Mangan. Jane initially reflects on day 1 of the Galway Festival before looking ahead to the rest of the week, in particular the Galway Plate. The team then turn their attention to day 1 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival and ask if anything can beat star stayer Kyprios in his bid for yet another Group 1. W…
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Ep 1056 - Sensational Goliath much the best
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Today, Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and joined by David Yates. First up Francis Graffard reflects on a fabulous with with Goliath in the King George at Ascot on Saturday and pin points his likeliest next targets. Following Aidan O'Brien's comments on the ground, Timeform's David Johnson explains what the data shows from the times on Saturday. …
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It's King George day at Ascot tomorrow and ahead of that, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews from this week with connections of runners including William Buick (Rebels Romance), David Redvers (Middle Earth), David Menuisier (Sunway) & Francis Graffard (Goliath). Also on the car is the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes for 2 year old fillies…
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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to canter through today's racing headlines with the best interviews and insight. Previewing the King George at Ascot on Saturday, they are joined by William Buick, who rides the globetrotting Rebels Romance. Buick also comments on the debut victory of the ultra impressive Ruling Court at Sandown on Thursday. Also in t…
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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest developments in the Horseracing world. Today they begin by looking ahead to an evening of contrasts, with 1,000 Guineas favourite Bedtime Story appearing at Leopardstown coinciding with the start of the Racing League, one of whose Team Captains Kevin Blake joins the s…
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Ep 1053 - Dujardin Video sends shockwaves through Horse Sport
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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Like every equestrian discipline, racing will come under scrutiny following the video of Olympian Charlotte Dujardin that circulated yesterday evening, showing one of the world's most celebrated equestrians engaging in inappropriate conduct with a wh…
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Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Qatar Racing supremo David Redvers talks the King George and whether Oisin Murphy had a choice between Middle Earth and Sunway, David Menuisier confirms James Doyle as the rider on the latter, while Richard Hannon gives the strongest …
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Nick Luck and Neil Channing return for the popular political betting podcast, in which they run the rule over the US Election, the Tory leadership race and the Welsh Assembly. In this episode, they are joined by special guest Rt. Hon Sir Ben Wallace, former Secretary of State for Defence and Minister in 5 successive Tory administrations. In a frank…
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Ep 1051 - Bluestocking King George bid hinges on rain
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Nick is joined by David Yates, Newsboy from the Daily Mirror to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, jockey Hector Crouch shares his delight at a debut Classic success in the Irish Oaks, while Ralph Beckett, trainer of his mount You Got to Me, outlines his thinking ahead of Bluestocking's bid for King George glory. Also…
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In this week's Saturday Edition Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the Juddmonte Irish Oaks and we hear from jockey Danny Tudhope on his mount Lava Stream whilst French base, Irish born trainer Gavin Hernon discusses his runner Dare To Dream. Finally, ahead of racing at Newbury tomorrow Hugo Palmer and William Haggas discuss their chances.…
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Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding and they discuss the latest in the war between Flutter & ARC, further sanctions on Irish trainer Tony Martin and legal proceedings that are set to take place between Steve Parkin of Clipper Logistics and Ballyhane Stud’s Joe Foley. Then ahead of tomorrow's Irish…
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Ep 1049 - Calandagan team favouring Juddmonte International
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Tom is joined by broadcaster Jane Mangan to first of all address the news that Flutter have reignited their media rights war with Arc, offering no early prices on today's racing from Chepstow. We then hear from Racing Office Manager at the Aga Khan Studs, Nemone Routh, who confirms the Juddmonte International is the likely target for brilliant Roya…
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Ep 1048 - Can new racing doc transcend the sport?
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Tom is joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop and they dive straight into Champions Full Gallop, the new horse racing documenting which premiered last night and ask how it might appeal to its target audience outside of racing. We are joined by Harry Cobden who featured prominently in the first episode and continues to do so as the jockey…
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Tom in for Nick and joined by Lee Mottershead, senior writer at The Racing Post. Tom and Lee start by reflecting on bookmaker comments about the latest instalment of Super Saturday and also assess Chester's perspective having had their races moved later in the day. We speak to Ascot’s Director of Racing Nick Smith who talks of the track’s experienc…
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Ep 1046 - An interesting bunch of sprinters
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Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Daily Mirror’s David Yates as they look back on some of the key performances from Super Saturday starting with the July Cup and also hear from Callum Shepherd who was aboard smart performer Quddwah who scored at Group 2 level at Ascot. Adrien Cugnasse reflects on a wonderful career for jockey Gerald …
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This week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interview with connections of runners in the July Cup which include the the two three-year-olds at the head of the market Inisherin and Vandeek with Kevin Ryan and Ed Crisford both confident of big performances. Possibly Karl Burke's best sprinter misses the race but he does have Royal Ascot 2nd Swingalon…
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Ep 1045 - The Dido Harding Interview
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Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, Nick brings you the first extended broadcast interview with incoming Jockey Club senior steward Dido Harding, Baroness Harding of Winscombe. She talks candidly about her significant business career, its highs and lows, and how she might …
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Nick and Lee Mottershead, senior writer from the Racing Post, join the racing and wider community in a short note support for BBC and Racecourse commentator John Hunt after the senseless and truly tragic events of Tuesday night. The podcast will resume as usual on Friday.By Nick Luck
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Nick is joined by ITV and Sky Sports Racing presenter Matt Chapman for a canter through today's racing headlines. Amongst today's guests are Karl Burke, who has news of his team for Super Saturday including July Cup fancy, Swingalong and also news on his returning heroes, Fallen Angel and Elite Status, who is set to reappear in next week's Hackwood…
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Ep 1042 - Dear Sheikh Mohammed Obaid,... A Request...
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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, trainer Kevin Ryan looks to this weekend's July Cup and far beyond with Inisherin, while giving his thoughts on Super Saturday and the pressures it puts on staff. Also today, we hear from Paddy Twomey about the chances of…
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Episode 1041 - Clock ticking on Troy legacy
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Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. They begin by discussing the victory of City of Troy in the Coral Eclipse, another performance which divided opinion sharply. Also on today's show, Ed Crisford has a positive bulletin on July Cup fancy Vandeek, while trainer Oliver…
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It's Coral Eclipse day at Sandown tomorrow and we hear from Aidan O'Brien on why Epsom Derby winner, City of Troy, has come here rather than contesting last weekend's Irish Derby whilst Roger Teal is confident that Derby 6th Dancing Gemini can at least get closer to City Of Troy tomorrow and his new jockey Kieran Shoemark looks forward to the ride.…
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Nick is joined by broadcaster and writer Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by discussing the election result and assess the casualties and possible future allies for the sport. Nick talks to Cllr Andy Drummond, Deputy Chair of West Suffolk Conservatives about the election of Nick Timothy to the seat th…
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Nick Luck and Neil Channing with a morning-after-reaction to the Labour Landslide, Tory Meltdown, Lib Deb Gains and many more stories through the prism of the predictions and recommendations through the seven episodes of the popular new podcast series.By Nick Luck
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The Miracles Of Trois-Rivières with Jean-Philippe Marcotte | 03
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A Beacon of Hope: Experience the awe-inspiring miracles that have drawn pilgrims to Trois-Rivières for over a century! Discover the hidden gem of Trois-Rivières, the second oldest French city in North America after Quebec City, nestled at the confluence of the St. Lawrence River and the St. Mauricie River. Explore the local focus on food and drink,…
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Nick is joined by the Mirror's David Yates to look at the latest news from around the racing world and first off hear from Al Shaqab's Ali Begley on why Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf winner, Unquestionable, has moved yards. With it being election day, Nick and David look at how the result may affect racing in the company of Neil Channing and also who'…
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Nick Luck and Neil Channing with a Polling Day Special edition of the Political Betting Podcast, crystallising thoughts, analysing the final polls, recapping all the bets recommended through the series so far and adding a couple more. William Kedjanyi has his round up from around the country.By Nick Luck
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BET THE HOUSE: Have the Tories salvaged anything from the wreckage?
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Nick Luck, Neil Channing and Star Sports' William Kedjanyi begin to consolidate their thoughts as the clock ticks down on the 2024 Election campaign. Neil has more recommendations: this time predicting a win for Lee Anderson in Ashfield and a massive Labour swing in Bridlington and the Wolds. Desperately searching for any sign of a Tory stronghold,…
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Ep 1037 - Birch bid in balance as Shoemark picks up Gemini ride
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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Ahead of the Coral Eclipse, Roger Teal explains to Nick why Kieran Shoemark will ride Dancing Gemini, while the jockey himself expresses his delight and also talks at some length about his ride on Emily Upjohn in the Pretty Polly Stakes. …
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Ep 1036 - Haggas eyeing York double for Economics
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Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to review the weekend action and look at all the latest from around the racing world. On the show today, William Haggas toys with options for Economics, while paying tribute to Dubai Honour's Group One success in France. Irish Derby second and third James Fanshawe and David Menuisier discuss what might be next for thei…
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Nick Luck and Neil Channing return for Episode 5 of the Political Betting show in the run-up to the UK General Election 2024. Under duress to dig out any value in the hyper-efficient markets for Labour Gains, Neil finally polishes his gem in a seat where the Tories have a near 20,000 majority. Also in this episode, why the opaque picture in Scotlan…
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This week’s Saturday Edition looks ahead to Irish Derby weekend at the Curragh and first up is Saturday’s Group 1, the Pretty Polly Stakes for fillies and mares. We hear from trainer of two leading fancies, Bluestocking and Stay Alert in Ralph Beckett and Hughie Morrison while Philip von Ullman discusses intriguing runner Tasmania and why his famil…
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Nick is joined by David Yates to look over all the latest news from around the racing world. They begin by talking to Brian Ellison about his lifelong quest to win the Northumberland Plate, in which he is doubly represented tomorrow. Also on today's show, owner Philip Ullman from Gestut Schlenderhan explains why Tasmania is now in the care of Sir M…
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Nick Luck and Neil Channing with an impromptu fourth episode of the new political betting podcast, which found itself in the eye of the storm after Philip Davies MP appeared on the show earlier in the week, just 24 hours before his name was added to the unfolding gambling scandal. In this episode, Nick and Neil try to unravel the strands of this st…
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Ep 1034 - Betfred to sponsor all 5 Classics & £2m Triple Crown bonus
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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the news of a major sponsorship deal which sees bookmaker Betfred take all 5 Classics and add a £2m bonus for a Triple Crown winner. Nick talks to Betfred founder Fred Done. Also on today's show, with Coolmore adding runners to th…
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Ep 1033 - Newton Abbot deaths; what's next for summer jumping?
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Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to look ahead to racing weekend whilst they also address the distressing news from Newton Abbot yesterday that saw four horses lose their lives independently.With the racing this weekend in mind, we hear from David Menuisier who has Sunway in the Irish Derby and Oliver S…
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