NIck is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, William Haggas explains why Economics won't run in the Derby, French Derby or at twelve furlongs this season. Also on today's show, MP Philip Davies reacts to new of the July 4th election and how a change of government might impact ongoing gambling le…

Nick is joined by RTE and RTV broadcaster Jane Mangan for the latest news and views from around the racing world. Today, Haydock Clerk Dan Cooper explains his decision to water ahead of Saturday's fixture. Ahead of the Irish Guineas weekend, Nick speaks to trainers Andy Oliver and Dermot Weld, while Tom Palin explains why Marie's Rock is setting ou…

Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead to cast an eye over today's racing news. In this episode, we hear from riders Rossa Ryan and Jim Crowley, putting their Derby mounts through their paces at Epsom. Meanwhile trainers Richard Hannon and Aidan O'Brien size up their contenders for this weekend's Irish Guineas, plus Levy Board CEO Alan Delmonte answers …

Nick is joined by David Yates for the first podcast of the week. Kia Joorabchian talks at length about the split with Roger Varian and the King of Steel affair. Also on today's show, Nick talks to D. Wayne Lukas about his thrilling victory in the Preakness, Louisa Carberry reflects on winning a third Grand Steeplechase de Paris, and Rab Havlin cont…

This week’s Saturday Edition begins by looking ahead to Royal runner Desert Hero at Newbury tomorrow as he looks to bag his first win of the season now he steps back up in trip. His trainer William Haggas and jockey Tom Marquand share their thoughts whilst Tom also discusses Relief Rally in the Carnarvon Stakes who just looked like the 7 furlongs i…

Tom in for Nick and joined by Rishi Persad to initially reflect on a brilliant Derby trial performance from Economics in yesterday’s Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. We hear from rider Tom Marquand about the run and also look ahead to some of Tom’s big rides this weekend. James Doyle also rode in the Dante and joins us to give his vie…

Nick, in Baltimore, is joined from York by Lydia Hislop, who analyses all the highs and lows from the first day of the Dante Festival, including some very difficult moments early in the day and the possible consequences of the as-yet-unfinished stewards' enquiry. Following the running of the Musidora, they try to piece together a tricky Oaks puzzle…

Nick, in Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, is joined by Racing Post writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the day's racing news. With the development that King of Steel incurred a gallops injury yesterday morning, Nick speaks to owner Kia Joorabchian. Also on today's show, Nick and Lee look ahead to York's Dante Festival in the company of William Hag…

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to bring you news and insight from around the racing world. They lead today by asking why Aidan O'Brien seems so preoccupied with the size of City of Troy and whether it really does matter. With York around the corner, William Derby drops in for Dante Festival chat, plus James Savage on Mi…

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for the 1,000th episode of the Nick Luck Daily Podcast, bringing you the best news and insight from around the racing world. They lead with the story run in the Racing Post this weekend with regard to the packaging of 40 premium flat racedays for sale to or partnership with a third party. With the rac…

This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the Oaks and Derby Trials at Lingfield with insight on both favourites from their respective owners, Anthony Oppenheimer and Harry Herbert as well as Ed Crisford who trains lively outsider Meydaan in the Derby trial.Then onto the Classic action in France on Sunday where Adrien Cugn…

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Nick talks to Harry Herbert about Defiance and Chic Columbine in the Lingfield Trial and French Guineas respectively, while Ed Crisford has a fair shout for an outsider in the former, and Willie McCreery gives a bulletin …

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the desperate conclusion to the Chester Vase yesterday, which saw Hidden Law win impressively before suffering a fatal injury. Nick and Rishi pay tribute to the horse's all-too-brief career and discuss the response to death on the race…

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. First up, Maurizio Guarnieri, new trainer of two stars Big Rock and Blue Rose Cen, outlines plans for Europe's most exciting milers. Also today, Roger Teal looks forward to the weekend's Poulains with Dancing Gemini, while Bryony Fro…

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to take stock of the racing news from round the globe. Today, 2000 Guineas winning rider William Buick joins the show to talk about Notable Speech, plus his outstanding hand in the upcoming Derby trials at Chester and York. Also today, Joseph O'Brien talks about his big runners on the Roodee and his s…

Nick, back home from Kentucky, is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect on the weekend's action. They are joined by Silvestre De Sousa, David Menuisier and Kenny PcPeek.By Nick Luck

Classic galore this week as we hear from various connections ahead of the 2000 & 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Guest include: Aidan O'Brien; Richard Hannon; David Bowe; Owen Burrows; Matt Bernier; Brad Cox; D. Wayne Lukas & Michael McCarthy.By Nick Luck

Nick, in Kentucky for the Derby, is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Ahead of the 2,000 Guineas, they have a difference of opinion on the likely success of hot favourite City of Troy, and are joined by Sportinglife.com's David Ord and Owen Burrows, trainer of Alyanaabi. Looking ahead to the 150th Run for th…

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They kick off with an eye to QIPCO Guineas weekend, and are joined by trainer Richard Hannon, whose Rosallion has been such a high profile entry for the opening colts classic. Clerk Andrew Morris provides a going report. JJ Slevin reacts to yest…

Nick brings you today's show from Kentucky, where he brings you the latest ahead of the 150th Derby, including interviews with trainers D. Wayne Lukas and Michael McCarthy. He is joined from Punchestown by Jane Mangan, who delights in the success of Spillane's Tower yesterday. With the latest announcements on affordability checks, Nick talks to BGC…

Nick, in Kentucky, is joined by Lydia, in Punchestown, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. In a packed edition, they begin with Aidan O'Brien telling Nick of his delight at Hall of Fame inclusion and announcing Guineas running plans with a full update on City of Troy. They take a dive into the action at Punchestown, including the Ti…

Nick, recording between Hong Kong and Kentucky in Zurich airport, is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by paying tribute to Shishkin, the popular chaser who died at home last night, before moving on to discuss the heroics of his stablemate Jonbon on Saturday, plus the …

This week's episode with Charlotte Greenway kicks off with an interview with trainer Christopher Head, following the news that Big Rock along with 21 other horses would be leaving his yard. He's still got some nice ones to go to war and he discusses Rematuelle's 1000 Guineas bid as well as another three year old to follow.Then it's onto Sandown tom…

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined first off by Patrick Mullins to discuss the likely crowning of father Willie in the British Jumps Trainers' Championship tomorrow as well as runners at Sandown and Punchestown. Rishi Persad shares his view on El Fabiolo vs Jonbon and thinks it could play into one of the outsiders' hands whilst Rishi also di…

Nick, in Hong Kong, is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, BHA Chief Regulatory Officer confirms the rule changes as regards non-runners and technical malfunctions as suggested on the podcast last week. Trainer William Haggas joins the show to talk about Dubai Honour in H…

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Olivier Peslier's long time agent David (Shippy) Ellis. Shippy reflects on their time together and tells us what is was like working with one of the world's greatest jockeys. Lee Mottershead of the Racing Post is this week's main guest and Lee also reflects on Peslier's career. Lee has plenty more news for us…

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnasse tells us how and why British-born French Champion Jockey James Reveley used his victory in the French Grand National to fire a broadside at the authorities inability to give him a residents' permit, a …

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing Tv broadcaster Jane Mangan to take a canter through the racing news from across the globe. Leading with the continuing Mullins-fest, they are joined by Joe Chambers on Gaelic Warrior's possible appearance at Sandown, Nicky Henderson on Jonbon, and Clive Hadingham, co-founder of Surrey Racing, fresh from an agonising…

This week, Charlotte looks ahead to the jumps action from Ayr and how tomorrow could affect the Trainers Championship as we hear from Dan Skelton and Paul Nicholls on their teams whilst Pat Gallagher, owners of one of Willie Mullins's leading hopes for the Scottish National, discusses his horse's chance.Moving to the flat, Ralph Beckett shares his …

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, Ian Renton joins the show to suggest what might be the likely areas for surgery at the Cheltenham Festival, while Dave also gives his thoughts on the way in which the Grand National debate has ebbed and flowed through the media this week…

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With news of Paddy Brennan's retirement, Nick catches up with the popular jockey to reflect on his career and his final moments in the saddle at Cheltenham yesterday. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Karl Burke about putting the f…

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With news that the BHA is likely to introduce new rules for declaring horses non-runners in adverse technical circumstances (malfunctioning stalls etc.), we hear from owner/breeder Jon Babb (Shropshire Wolves), who laments the rigidity of current regulations after la…

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the two major stories breaking this morning: cocaine use at Aintree as reported by The Telegraph, and the National viewing figures. Charlie Appleby joins the show to discuss his early Classic hopefuls and hat load of runner…

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the events of the weekend. In their Aintree debrief - covering the race itself, the changes, the crowd, audience figures and more - they are joined by Aintree MD Dickon White and by Dan Skelton, who also offers his thoughts on the trainers' championship. Also today, the latest on affordability checks, …

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for the annual canter through all the runners for this year's Grand National, ultimately reducing each to CHANCE or NO CHANCE. Their rundown is interspersed with the stylings of David Yates, Cornelius Lysaght, Jane Mangan, Charlotte Greenway, Lee Mottershead, Rishi Persad and David Ord. Plus Tom Stanley. Neil Phillips…

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates from Aintree on the first day of the Grand National Festival. Among the guests today are Lucinda Russell and Peter Scudamore, the training partnership responsible for Corach Rambler, and Gary Moore, whose Nassalam ran away with the Welsh National. Also on today's show, Mick Fitzgerald reminisces on hi…

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin by digesting the JP McManus Grand National riding arrangements, and hear from Gavin Cromwell, whose Limerick Lace is Mark Walsh's surprise choice. Also on today's show, David Maxwell looks forward to his first National rid…

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world today. They lead with the latest weather report from Sulekha Varma at Aintree, one which leads Eddie O'Leary to inform this podcast of the likely non-appearance of top weight Conflated in the race. As well as Varma and O'Leary, we also hea…

NIck is joined by Mirror writer David Yates to take a look at the racing news from around the world. In Grand National week, the Jockey Club have announced prize money cuts for later in 2024, which are explained by their CEO Nevin Truesdale. Nick also touches on this year's protest threats. Also in Grand National news, owner Paul Byrne tells Nick w…

In the Saturday Edition this week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on a couple of pieces of news from this week on the podcast including a lovely tribute to Stefano Cherchi, who tragically lost his life this week as result of injuries suffered in a fall, racing in Australia. Then ahead of the weekend we hear from George Murphy on how ready Derby third Wh…

This Friday, Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and catches up with Kitty's Light's trainer Christian Williams ahead of his Grand National bid in eight days time. Joined by by Lydia Hislop, Charlotte and Lydia touch on the new HorsePWR campaign and recent reports of open banking requests. Ahead of the weekend Dave Ord looks at the Kentucky Derby tri…

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by BHA Head of Communications Robin Mounsey to discuss the launch of British Racing's HorsePWR welfare campaign. Robin tells us of the importance of launching now and why the BHA has chosen to be so transparent and front foot on the subject. Rishi Persad joins to give his views and then gives thoughts on some re…

Tom in for Nick and we start today’s show with the saddest of news that Sardinian born jockey Stefano Cherchi, 23, has passed away. Stefano suffered a fall when riding at Canberra, Australia on March 20th. Jane Mangan is today’s guest and she reflects on this news before Tom and Jane cast an eye over entries for the Coronation Cup and Betfred Oaks.…

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Tom Gibney who trains yesterday's Irish Grand National winner Intense Raffles. The winner was bred by his co owner Simon Munir and Simon joins the podcast to reflect on the success and tells us why the dam, Une Artiste, has been so important to the operation. We also hear from Olly Murphy who sent out Brewin'…

With Charlotte Greenway in for Nick, she's joined by Dave Yates of the Daily Mirror and they start by reflecting on the action from World Cup night in Dubai including the runaway winner of the Gold Cup as well as the mixed evening for British/Irish challengers. Jockey, Dane O'Neill who over the last few years had been so successful out in Dubai dur…

Ahead of Easter weekend, Charlotte Greenway previews Saturday's action on World Cup night at Meydan with contributions from connections of various runners including: Thady Gosden; Charlie Appleby; William Knight; Bhupat Seemar & Joey Peacock.By Nick Luck

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to look at the headlines from around the racing world. They are joined first by the Daily Mail's Marcus Townend, who broke the story of the curious case of National winning rider Derek Fox, who looked set to miss this year's ride on Corach Rambler with a whip ban only to be saved by a proc…

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Top vets Des Leadon and James Crowhurst join the show to talk us through the implications of the Europe-wide shortage of the crucial EVA vaccine, which could leave elite stallions highly vulnerable. Also on today's show, Bhupat Seema…

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to look over the key racing news this Wednesday. Lydia investigates the serious customer service shortcomings revealed by BetMGM punters through the Festival, and gets answers from the bookmaker and the tech provider. Also on today's show, we examine the bizarre case of Gary Sanderson in the company of Racing Post Dep…

Tom in for Nick and joined by Rishi Persad now just four days out from Dubai World Cup night 2024. Rishi argues this is one of the deepest and strongest renewals of the meeting in recent years and we hear fro Charlie Appleby who sends four runners out on Saturday evening including Star Of Mystery under Frankie Dettori. With the news that the EU exp…