Nick Luck Daily Podcast

The Saturday Edition - Ep 175 by Nick Luck

Nick - in Nashville - is joined by Jane Mangan for a brisk canter through today's racing news. They cover Kenny Alexander's fraud and bribery charges, Kia Joorabchian's response to this week's FT article, the Solario Stakes favourite Publish, and the temporary reprieve for Thurles racecourse. Also today, NBC's Britney Eurton on an outstanding weekend of racing in the USA, owner/breeder Jayne McGivern on her Cornbury Horse Trials £45,000 class for retired racehorses and whether there should be a rider weight limit for such animals, and Kick Up Racing's Vicky Leonard on the hotly debated goings-on in the Australian pattern. Plus Phil Cunningham reflects on a productive week of buying at GOFFS.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick is based for a few days in Nashville for the popular Kentucky Downs meet, which stages the US's third richest turf race this weekend, the Nashville Derby. James Owen, trainer of Wimbledon Hawkeye, shares his excitement at his first ever trip to America. Meanwhile, we hear from Dan Kubler, who - with wife Claire - is bound for pastures new in Bahrain. Plus, Nick and Lydia wonder why the Racing Tax campaign is so light on petition signatures, count the number of litigants currently being fought by the IHRB, and consider whether Wayne Lordan might appeal his recent whip ban. Also on the show, Philip Rothwell joins the chorus to save Thurles racecourse ahead of today's summit on the track's future, while young pinhooker Finn Kent shares his success at the Goffs UK Doncaster Premier Yearling Sale.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined today by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead. They begin with the sad news that former jockey and trainer Geoff Lewis has died at the age of 89, best known for his association with Mill Reef. Lee looks back on some of his biggest days in the sport and why he'll be so fondly remembered. Charlotte catches up with Billy Jackson Stops regarding KHK and Victorious Racing coming together to form Victorious Forever before Adrian Murray is along to share his plans for Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me who he recently inherited and also nominates the key autumn targets for his stable stars. Chloe Pitts of Tattersalls is along to discuss their latest sponsorship deal and a day late this week we go around the bloodstock world with Weatherbys to the US as Nick catches up with Price Bell of Mill Ridge.

Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the brewing row over the IHRB handicapper's decision not to issue a mark for A Dream to Share, rendering him ineligible for the Cesarewitch (generally second favourite). With exclusive access to the appeal documents for the BHA case, they ask whether the correct decisions have been made. Also on today's show, Johnny Murtagh looks forward to the Irish Champión Stakes with Zahrann, Clifford Lee reflects on his best ever weekend, Middleham Park's Tom Palin talks Song of the Clyde, Lazy Griff and more, while Kieran Clark puts the numbers together for Sovereignty's brilliant Travers win.

Nick is joined this Bank Holiday Monday by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. On today's show, Richard Hannon picks up the pieces of Rosallion's dull effort in the City of York, and makes the case for a trip to Del Mar. Meanwhile, Patrick Veitch - who is now aligned with the interests of top owners Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy - talks through a superb weekend featuring Morny heroine Venetian Sun, Naas winner Sky Majesty, City of York runner-up Lake Forest and more. Plus, Ed Dunlop pays a lovely tribute to Bruce Raymond, the former jockey and racing manager, who died yesterday at 82. Also on the show, Luke Barry of Manister House Stud on preparing another draft for the GOFFS Doncaster Yearling Sale, GBR's Gabi Whitfield on National Racehorse Week, and Timeform's Michael Williamson on the rollout of QuickCards.

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman out on the course ahead of the final day of York's Ebor Festival and with Matt needing to rush off to the Morning Show it's short, sharp and too the point. Henry Dwyer joins the show via FaceTime after a night of celebrations following Asfoora's Nunthorpe before Timeform's Kieran Clarke has a round up of day 3 and ones to watch going forward whilst Lola from Fitzdares has a market update. We've also got some travel advice from Liz Price who explains her new venture that puts her extensive travel history to good use. Finally, Simon Cooper, food and beverage manager at York is along to discuss how the week's gone and why the lobster has gone down so well this week.

Day three of York's Ebor festival and Nick is on track with Timeform's Dan Barber to look back on yesterday's action and the performance of Minnie Hauk in the Yorkshire Oaks with Adam Mills also haring what TPD thought she achieved. Clive Cox is on FaceTime to discuss his big money win yesterday in the Harry's Half Million and what might next for Song of the Clyde plus an update on Nunthorpe contender Kerdos. Opulence Thoroughbreds's George Gill shares his delight at winning yesterday's Lowther with Royal Fixation and the team are eyeing up Group 1 glory next. Chris Dixon drops by whilst juggling his jockey's agent duties and looks at the rides Danny Tudhope will pick up from James Doyle who's out with a virus. Lola Katz provides a market update from Fitzdares before we end with a little wine tasting in the company of Neil Phillips.

Nick is joined at York's Ebor meeting on day two by ITV's Oli Bell. Nick and Oli look back on yesterday's action including the tense Juddmonte International, which looked at one point like it might be a repeat of the Sussex but Ombudsman ran the pacemaker down late on to win well. John Gosden gives his reaction to the race and the ride whilst Ralph Beckett discusses future targets for Voltigeur winner Pride of Arras. York's Phil Atkinson is along to look forward to the Queen's visit this afternoon and all the protocols that go on behind the scenes ahead of such an event. Khadijah Mellah joins via FaceTime to look ahead to her first ride under rules at Goodwood tomorrow and Richard Hughes also reflects on Star of Mehmas's victory whilst giving a strong shout for his Lowther contender this afternoon. Finally, we end the show with a bit of wine and cheese, much to the delight of cheese lover Oli!

Nick is joined on the Knavesmire this morning by Lydia Hislop on day one of the Ebor Festival and they kick of by looking ahead to arguably the best race of the week on this afternoon's card, the Juddmonte International. They discuss how the race might be run and who's likely to be suited by what tactics before David Johnson of Timeform shares who they believe will come out on top. York's Chief Exec William Derby drops by to look ahead to the next four days and we also hear from trainer Adrian Keatley who believes he has a few each way chances this week including one in today's Acomb and Jason Hart, who has a good book of rides including JM Jungle and Qinault. Nick and Lydia also look at Coolmore's recent trend of running Derby winners in the Great Voltigeur as Lambourn attempts to carry a penalty in this afternoon's renewal ahead of a potential St Leger bid.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for a look at today's racing news. On the eve of York's Ebor Festival, Nick and Dave look at the key declarations for the first two days, and are joined by trainers Ed Walker and Henry Dwyer to preview. Dan Barber runs down the Top 10 Performances since the mid-1990s at the prestigious fixture on Timeform figures. Meanwhile, continuing the Racing Tax debate, Flutter's Director of Racing Strategy Seb Butterworth has his say in a forthright and wide ranging interview. Claiborne Farm's Walker Hancock is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They chew over the latest declarations for Day One of York's Ebor Festival, plus hear from Lord Grimthorpe, who explains why Oisin Murphy has replaced Hollie Doyle as number one to Imad al Sagar, and - as Chair of the National Stud - hails the victory of Diego Velazquez in the Jacques le Marois. Also today, Ralph Beckett explains his decision to supplement Qirat for the City of York, while he has a strong say on the 'Racing Strike' and racing's position against the betting industry. Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher gives his own robust response to racing's plans.

Nick, in Kildare, is joined from the UK by Mirror journalist David Yates to look at today's racing headlines, while Charlotte Greenway brings you a special report from the Aga Khan's French Studs in Normandy ahead of a huge week for the green and red silks. We hear from Princess Zahra, from racing manager Nemone Routh and Stud manager Pierre Gasnier. Brendan Powell joins Nick and Dave in reflecting on the life of trainer Bill Turner, while Anthony Bromley relishes the prospect of more bargain hunting at the Tattersalls sales following the success of this year's star two year-olds Zavateri and Havana Hurricane.

Nick is joined by ITV's Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With York around the corner, Oli has news of his tour round Ireland, complemented by Nick's interview with Paddy Twomey about possible Great Voltigeur contender Carmers and more besides. Also on today's show, Sam Sangster on the purchase of Diego Velazquez, who will be the first Ballydoyle horse to run in the famous Sangster silks for over twenty years in Sunday's Prix Jacques le Marois. Plus, Stuart Williams on City of York contender Quinault and Racing Post Deputy Industry Editor Pete Scargill on covering the downfall of Phoenix Thoroughbreds and Amer Abdulaziz. Charlotte has a sneak preview of what to expect tomorrow from her trip to the Aga Khan Studs in Deauville.

Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for a look at today's racing headlines. First up, John Gosden issues a much more upbeat bulletin on Field of Gold, who is back on track for the big mile races this season. Also on the show, David O'Meara on his hopes to run Estrange in the Yorkshire Oaks, while Tim Gredley explains why Frankie Dettori and Wimbledon Hawkeye are set to make music in Nashville. Plus, Nick and Lee take a deep dive into the increasingly rancorous relationship between racing and the betting industry in light of Michael Dugher's Racing Post article.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With a view to next week's York Ebor Festival, Nick talks to Jack Davison, trainer of Nunthorpe hopeful She's Quality, while Littleton Stud's David Bowe gives a positive bulletin on Juddmonte International contender See the Fire. Christophe Lemaire explains what it would mean to win the Jacques Le Marois on Japanese filly Ascoli Piceno and also gives his view on Danon Decile's chance at York. Lydia has the latest on what's going on behind the scenes in preparation for Lord Allen's takeover of the BHA, and had some strong views on the Shergar Cup and Racing League. Meanwhile, Charlie Gordon Watson is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest, and Kieran Clark has a York-themed Timeform perspective.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Billy Loughnane talks about winning his first Group One on Rebel's Romance, and we get the lowdown on the performance from TPD's Adam Mills. Prince AA Faisal joins the show to reflect on the triumph of his homebred Sajjir in Deauville's Group One Prix Maurice de Gheest, while James Willoughby talks all things Shergar Cup, plus lauds the decision to run Spicy Marg in the Nunthorpe at York next week. The filly's owner, Emma Banks, also drops in to explain the decision and reflect on a highly successful weekend.

Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday Edition this week and takes a look at the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes, for which Dave Loughnane discusses his runner before Kevin Ryan explains why he's opted to send Inisherin to Deauville for the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest on Sunday, over a trip to York. Then looking at Haydock's fixture tomorrow, we hear from Ollie Sangster and Owen Burrows on their fancied runners in the pattern races. Finally, ahead of tomorrow's Shergar Cup, Robbie Dolan looks forward to having his first ride at Ascot.

Josh in for Nick and joined by Racing Post's Jonathan Harding on this Friday's episode. On the show, we catch up with Robbie Power to reflect on the retirement of 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Minella Indo, one of the great staying chasers of recent years. Trainer Owen Burrows joins us to discuss his Group 1 aspirations for Waardah, impressive winner of the Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood, as well as exciting two-year-old debut winner Touleen, and Royal Dubai, who lines up in the Group 3 Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock tomorrow. We also hear from Ollie Sangster on Shuwari, as she returns to action in the Listed Dick Hern Stakes. Plus, US-based rider Katy Davis shares her excitement ahead of the Shergar Cup at Ascot this Saturday.

Tom in for Nick again and joined by broadcaster Jane Mangan. We start with the the story in Ireland that has been developing since last week with the announcement that Thurles Racecourse was to close with immediate effect. We ask what the next step might be for Thurles and what the current landscape looks like in Ireland for other racecourses. General Manager of Gowran Park Eddie Scally gives his views and outlines a difficult financial climate in Ireland for racecourses. Jane also gives her views on the 2026 UK fixture list published yesterday with emphasis on a dwindling foal crop. It's Shergar Cup weekend and we hear from Robbie Dolan and Per-Andres Grabergb both riding at the meeting on Saturday. Plus Neil Channing is along to give his views on a Guardian article penned by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown who argues for the need to raise gambling taxation.

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by the Director Of Racing at the BHA Richard Wayman. Richard takes us through the 2026 fixture list and the key changes being made as we go into next year. Lee Mottershead joins and highlights the positive implications of the changes made while also asking whether further and more sweeping amendments are going to be needed in years to come. Ascot's Will Aitkenhead is along to take us through the Group 1 entries to QIPCO British Champions Day and touches on the new 2yo race at the meeting and Tom and Lee also touch on the Betfred St Leger entries. Lee also spins through the Cox Plate and Caufield Cup entries which were released yesterday. Charlotte has news from the Saratoga Sale in conversation with Allaire Ryan from Lane's End Farm and we hear from trainer David Loughnane who is set to saddle Do Bronxs in this weekend's Keeneland Phoenix Stakes.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by trainer Kevin Ryan who has opted to send Inisherin to the Prix Maurice de Gheest this weekend over a possible tilt over seven furlongs at York. Kevin tells us why a trip to France is on the cards and David Yates, today's pundit, gives his thoughts. Dave also reflects on Goodwood last week from both a racing perspective and on the news that attendances were up on last year, continuing a theme in the UK. Charlotte has been chatting to Mike Repole after night 1 of the Saratoga Sale and Mike takes us through his purchases. Sabrina Barnwell, President of IEVA, is along to tell us bout next week's Equine Industry Summit at Gowran Park. Jason Singh takes us through some of the highlights of the Tattersalls Book 1 October Yearling Sales Catalogue which is online now. Plus we have our regular Tuesday segments with Timeform's Dan Barber and Weatherbys, where this week we speak to owner breeder Phil Cunningham who owns Saturday's Stewards' Cup winner Two Tribes.

Josh in for Nick and joined by RacingTV's Tom Bull on this Monday's episode, packed with big-name guests and standout performances from both sides of the Atlantic. Fresh from his Stewards' Cup success, Richard Spencer reflects on the impressive rise of Two Tribes, while Hugo Palmer joins to look back on a golden spell for the yard—including Roman Dragon's record-breaking win in the Queensferry Stakes, making him Chester's winningmost horse in modern history. Charlotte Greenway brings her Stateside insight with a review of a thrilling Whitney at Saratoga, and Danny Tudhope rounds out the show with his thoughts on the supremely talented Fallen Angel, after guiding her to Group 1 glory in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville on Sunday.

5th and final day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, you join Josh Stacey trackside with RacingTV's Anthony Dunkley. They recap what has been a fantastic week, starting with JM JUNGLE's win in the King George yesterday. We also have help from Kieran Clark from Timeform to fully break down the race. Hamad El Jehani gives a run down of his runners this week, before George Trotter from Fitzdares gives a preview of today's feature, The Coral Steward's Cup. The ep wraps up with a few tips, before Josh inevitably squeezes in some national hunt chat.

Coming to you from day 4 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, Nick is joined by Rishi Persad, both on great cricketing form. They reflect on the biblical conditions at the track yesterday, as well as looking through the key performances, including Whirl's dominance of a somewhat controversial Qatar Nassau Stakes. We hear from TPD's Adam Mills and Dan Barber from Timeform on the performance of Whirl in the Qatar Nassau Stakes. Jason Singh talks all things Tattersalls. We also hear from David Armstrong, owner of Coppull, winner of The Richmond Stakes. Kevin Blake brings the breaking news of the immediate closure of Thurles racecourse. Jane Mangan is back at Galway before we wrap up the show with a few tips from Rishi.

Coming to your from Goodwood on Day 3 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, Nick is joined by the NLD's own Charlotte Greenway and they break the news that Field Of Gold is noticeably lame after his below par run in yesterday's dramatic Sussex Stakes. The race won won by Juddmonte's pacemaker, who went off at 150-1 snd trainer Ralph Beckett joins the show to share his surprise and look at where this horse could go next. Nick and Charlotte recap on a couple other key performers yesterday including Lady Iman, as we hear from Ger Lyons, and Spicy Marg, as Charlotte caught up with owner Emma Banks after the race. We have the latest on the Wathnan runners on Day 3 with Richard Brown whilst Timeform and Total Performance Data share their views on yesterday. Jane Mangan is back from Galway before we wrap up the show with the Wine Tipster, Neil Phillips, as Nick and Charlotte sample some of the Ridgeview offering.

We're back on track for Day 2 of the Qatar Good Festival and Nick is alongside Matt Chapman this morning, dressed beautifully as ever. They spin through yesterday's racing and discuss just how good Scandinavia could be with. Word from his jockey Wayne Lordan and Nick and Matt pay tribute to Trueshan, who suffered a fatal injury in the Goodwood Cup. Eve Johnson Haughton reflects on her success yesterday whilst Richard Brown of Wathnan and James Doyle look forward to their runners this afternoon. Tom Savill, assistant manager at Plumpton Racecourse, joins via FaceTime to propose a new funding idea for the sport and is tackled hard by Nick on the proposal. Hugo Palmer and Ed Sackville make a cameo appearance whilst Timeform offer their perspective of yesterday and Jane Mangan has our bulletin from Galway.

Coming to you Live from Goodwood on Day 1 of the Visit Qatar Goodwood Festival, Nick is joined on course by the Mirror's David Yates as they look forward to the action on Day 1. Wathnan Racing's racing manager Richard Brown joins via FaceTime to look ahead to their runners on Day one which include Royal Ascot winner Humidity in the Vintage Stakes and French Master in today's feature the Goodwood Cup. French Master's breeder, Philippa Cooper also joins via telephone and shares why she chose to sell French Master and also how she feels seeing him take on Sweet William, her pride and joy, this afternoon. Goodwood's Adam Waterworth pops by to look ahead to the five day meeting and also shares his views on the news that Lord Allen WILL take up his role as Chair of the BHA. Kieran Clarke has the Timeform perspective ahead of the racing on day one whilst Jane Mangan provides us with a bulletin from Galway, that will be a regular feature this week and finally Cathal Beale is our Weatherbys Bloodstock guest to talk tall thing Phoenix of Spain at the Irish National Stud.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined by Norman Williamson, Frank Berry, John Quinn and Mouse Morris to remember Edward O'Grady, a titan of the sport in Ireland, who died yesterday. Ahead of Goodwood, Nick talks to Sean Levey about how he can get that little extra out of Rosallion ahead of the Sussex Stakes, while Ger Lyons looks forward to just his third ever runner at the Visit Qatar Goodwood Festival with Lady Iman. Chloe Pitts is along to preview the Tattersalls Somerville Sale, while Nick and Jane reflect on the King George and more from the weekend.

Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the King George at Ascot as she recaps on her interview with Andrew Balding discussing Kalpana's chance in Saturday's showpiece. George Scott and Charlie Clover also join the show to chat about their runners this weekend, as they're set to take each other in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes. Then we move onto Goodwood and hear about Andrew Balding's best chances on day 1 before Joseph Murphy looks at whether the Nassau Stakes is likely to suit his Royal Ascot winner, Cerecene before David Menuisier explains why he's decided to skip the King George with Sunway and step up in trip to two miles for the first time in the Goodwood Cup.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Mirror's David Yates. They begin with the news, broken by the Racing Post, that the Premier fixtures are set to be cut significantly from next year with the BHA to select who qualifies. There's also news from Ireland around the sale of land at Naas Racecourse. Following the sad news yesterday that former trainer Alan Bailey had passed away, Allan Mackay and Jimmy Quinn share their memories. Charlie Clover and George Scott look forward to their runners this weekend at Ascot and York whilst Marco Botti considers his options for yesterday's impressive Book 1 Bonus winner, Sunset on Leros. Finally, Racing Welfare's Clare Kingston has news of a new fundraiser.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead. They begin by taking a look at Saturday's King George at Ascot, for which 5 have been declared including Andrew Balding's Kalpana who joins the show to discuss her chance as well as his Glorious Goodwood runners next week. Podcast regular nail Channing comments on the latest Gambling Commission blog, written by CEO Andrew Rhodes and what the findings in this report might mean for horse racing. Then Charlotte speaks at length to Tegbir Brar, managing partner at Dashmesh stud in India, about the catastrophic effects of the 2017 taxation hike on gambling and how this could relate to Britain, should the labour government decide to harmonise online gambling taxation. Lee and Charlotte also touch on a couple of news stories from yesterday regarding French stud Ecurie des Monceaux and it's new investor, as well as the new three day Welsh Racing Festival from Chepstow.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by the Jockey Club Group Chief Executive Jim Mullen who makes clear their position in support of Lord Allen's proposals. Jim says the Jockey Club fully support Lord Allen's consultative approach to date and the notion of an independent BHA board going forward. Rishi Persad and Tom reflect on the interview and ask if this will encourage other bodies to publicly state their position. Rishi gives his views on Friday's Pat Eddery Stakes at Newmarket and we hear from trainer Karl Burke who runs Reciprocated. Karl then touches on his other weekend runners and likely team for Goodwood. We are joined by Gordon Elliott who could field eight horses in next week's Galway Plate and three in the Hurdle. He also runs through his key horses for this season and confirms Brighterdaysahead will go chasing. We hear from now retired commentator Derek Thompson who called his final UK race last night. Plus Charlotte has another interview from yesterday's trip to Newmarket with Andrew Braithwaite and Abbie Taylor re a new scholarship program in partnership between the British Racing School, the National Stud and the Jockey Club.

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by David Yates and they hear first from Chris Stickels, who provides a going update from Ascot. Then David Menuisier is along with the latest on Sunway, who goes to Goodwood, and he confirms that Tamfana is out until the Autumn. We also hear from Joseph Murphy on Cercene who is all systems go for the Nassau, so long as the ground doesn't come up soft at Goodwood. Charlotte Greenway is at the National Stud for the Royal Visit and reports from there in the company of Lee Mottershead, Joe Bradley and Sophie Mellett, while David Probert discusses his upcoming trip to Hong Kong and Lewis Tomlinson has our weekly Timeform update. Finally, it's Tuesday so we go around the bloodstock world and speak to Sally Ann Grassick, representing Haras de Colleville.

Josh Stacey bringing you the podcast today and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. They begin by looking back at the action form the Curragh over the weekend and Minnie Hauk's performance. Jonathan also shares his views on the competitiveness of the racing whilst Jane Mangan also has a line on this. Nick has a review of the Haskell Stakes and the effort from Journalism at Monmouth Park whilst TPD's Adam Mills shares the figures. Josh caught up with Chris Richardson of Cheveley Park Stud about Estrange, who won't go to the Nassau and will go to the Yorkshire Oaks, plus they touched on the very exciting young filly Moon Target, who won at the July Course. Jerome Reynier is along to discuss plans for Royal Ascot winner Lazzat, who he says won't run in the City of York despite being second favourite and will have one run in France before going to the Haydock Sprint Cup. Finally, Sam Hoskins and Luke Lillingston from Hot To Trot look back on 100 winners for the syndicate, Rage of Bambay landed the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes on Saturday.

Charlotte Greenway is back with the Saturday Edition and has plenty to bring you today. We start in Ireland at The Curragh with the Irish Oaks where Epsom Oaks heroine Mini Hauk is a very short price but her chief rival looks to be Joseph O'Brien's filly who finished fourth at Epsom and he talks about her chance. Johnny Murtagh also discusses his filly who has only run the twice and is still a maiden. Andrew Slattery and Johnny Portman provide an update on their two runners in the Sapphire Stakes tomorrow. Then, onto Newbury and ahead of the Weatherby's Super Sprint we hear from variety of connections including Johnny Allison, who co-owns favourite Havana Hurricane, Rod Millman on the Middleham Park Filly Anthelia and Richard Hughes who also has a runner in the competitive Hackwood Stakes. Finally, we head over to America to hear from Michael McCarthy and Brendan Walsh ahead of Journalism and Gosger meeting again, this time in tomorrow's Haskell Stakes.

Nick, in New York, is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding for today's essential horseracing news and views digest. They bring you the latest on Delacroix's running plans, plus examine why trainers The Gosdens and Ed Dunlop found the wheels of justice turning very differently following recent drug infringements. Also on today's show, Joseph O'Brien on Irish Oaks fancy Wemighttakedlongway, plus Al Riffa in the Curragh Cup and Green Sense in the Robert Papin at Chantilly. In the USA, Nick talks to trainers Michael McCarthy and Brendan Walsh as they face off with Journalism and Gosger in the Haskell at Monmouth Park. Plus, Gordon Brown on the 78th anniversary of the first ever British evening fixture at Hamilton Park, NHRM's Tracey Harding on the latest innovative exhibitions, and Tom Dunlop's Great Big Bike Ride aiming to raise £60,000 for good causes.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by broadcaster Jane Mangan to assess a field of seven declared for this Saturday's Juddmonte Irish Oaks. We ask why so few are up against the Epsom winner Minnie Hauk and also ask similar quetions re field size for the repositioned GAIN Railway Stakes which used to take place on Irish Derby Day. We hear from Andy Slattery who sends out Powerful Nation in the Sapphire Stakes as well as Easy in Sunday's Minstrel Stakes and trainer Jonathan Portman joins us to talk of the supplemented Rumstar in the Sapphire. Jane and Tom discuss news of UK attendance figures being up for the first six months of the year and also the news that clients of John Dance are set to receive £6.3m from Barclays. It's Summer Plate weekend and Ollie Murphy looks set to have the favourite for the big hurdle and the chase and he is along to speak on both horses. Plus Richard Hughes joins to look ahead to running horses at Newbury in both the Hackwood and the Super Sprint and he gives an update on targets for his stars No Half Measures and Sayidah Dariyan

Nick is joined today by Lee Mottershead, senior writer from the Racing Post, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among topics discussed are the ROA's rejoinder to the murmurings on their position on Lord Allen's proposals for governance, the Gosdens' Ketamine case, and Sir Mark Prescott's first Royal runner. Plus, with the Irish oaks taking centre stage this weekend, Nick talks to Johnny Murtagh, attempting to spoil the Ballydoyle party. Also on the show, owner Johnny Allison on why Havana Hurricane will run in the Super Sprint as well as Goodwood, and Harry Eustace gives us chapter and verse on his two Ascot heroes. JA McGrath has the season's final instalment from Happy Valley, while Timeform's Dan Barber offers tribute to one of the great equine stalwarts of Irish Racing.

Nick is joined by David Yates of the Mirror to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among topics today, the first Oisin Murphy broadcast interview since his court appearance, the precarious Lord Allen situation, and the reversal of syndicate criteria by Weatherbys, on which subject Nick talks to Value Racing Club supremo James Couldwell. Also on today's show, Ed Walker eyes up a 12th stakes win of 2025 with Mgheera this weekend and reflects on number 11 with Qilin Queen, while Rod Millman continues his love affair with the Super Sprint courtesy of Anthelia. Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on Leger hopeful Scandinavia, while New Zealand breeding giant John Thompson of Rich Hill Stud is today's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to spin through the day's horse racing headlines. They look back on the final moments of Newmarket's July Festival with racecourse director Sophie Able, plus reflections on last night's Grand Prix de Paris with John Hammond, racing manager to winning owner Gerard Augustin Normand. Also on today's show, TDN Europe editor Emma Berry reports from the JHRA select sale in Hokkaido, while Paddy Twomey explains why his talented filly Catalina Delcarpio is set to bypass the Irish Oaks.

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman at Newmarket's July Festival for a canter through today's racing news. Guests include William Buick, who notched his 2,000th winner yesterday, trainer Jonny Portman - currently operating at a 50% strike rate, and George Scott, who captains the Newmarket Trainers' cricket team on Sunday and has news of stable star Isle of Jura. Plus, Jason Singh with his review of the Tattersalls July sale, and Nick and Matt get stuck into the July Cup.

Nick is joined by David Yates for a packed edition of the popular daily horseracing round-up. At Newmarket's July Festival, Nick checks in with rider Saffie Osborne, who has picked up the mount on live July Cup hopeful Jasour, as well as owner Marian Ziburske, whose Lady Ilze flies the flag for Germany in the Falmouth. Jim Goldie has an update on the injured American Affair, while Joe O Shea, mentor to drug-ban trainer Hannah Roach, expresses his regret at the turn of events that led to her 32 week disqualification. Grant Pritchard Gordon shares his joy at securing the sister to Calyx at Tattersalls July Sale.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV host Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin with reaction to Irish Gambling Commission Chief Anne Marie Caulfield's interview in the Racing Post, and Nick gets reaction from Curragh boss Brian Kavanagh and Boylesports CEO Vlad Kaltenieks. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Tom Marquand about his rides at this week's July Festival, including Big Mojo and More Thunder, while Donnacha O'Brien is optimistic about playing a hand in another edition of the Falmouth Stales. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, while Adrien Cugnasse updates us on the Pierre Charles Boudot case.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They look ahead to the July Festival in the company of Wathnan's Richard Brown and Case Clay, plus words from Eve Johnson Houghton on her July Stakes contender and her efforts for Racing Welfare at the weekend. Bahrain Turf Club's Ed Veale drops in to preview the Bahrain season launch at Newmarket this week, while Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on the Coral-Eclipse, and Marc and Gabi Rühl - breeders of Hochkonig - are our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guests.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to digest the weekend's racing action, and to pore over the sport's pressing stories. They put the Eclipse, Jean Prat and Deutsches Derby under the microscope, and are joined by history making German Derby hero Nina Baltromei. Plus, we hear from the vanquished trainer Karl Burke, who also has news of his Royal Ascot winner heading to Newmarket this week. Ahmad Al-Shaikh joins the show to tell us about the impending sale of Green Storm at Newmarket's July Sale, while Nick and Lydia also cover Oisin Murphy, the Racing Tax and more.

Ahead of the Coral Eclipse at Sandown this weekend, Charlotte Greenway bring you the interviews from the podcast this week with connections including Thady Gosden on favourite Ombudsman, Pierre YB on his main rival Sosie and Shane Foley on outsider Hotazhell. Orlando Meyrick also has a betting up from the Fitzdares office. Jack Channon has an outsider on the card who he think is much better than her mark and is stepping up to Group company for the first time. Then further afield, Pierre YB has the latest on the two Wertheimer Brother runners in the Prix Jean Prat whilst Harry Charlton has Cosmic Year in the race and looks at whether this seven furlong trip can bring out the best in his charge.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the biggest stories in racing today. They begin with a review of the Oisin Murphy case, heard at Reading Magistrates Court yesterday. They also ask whether the BHA has some questions to answer over licensing and conditions. Also on today's show, Wertheimer Bros. Racing Manager P-Y Bureau on Sosie's Eclipse bid, plus trainers Harry Charlton (seeking Group One glory with Cosmic Year) and William Knight, who fields two popular old timers at Sandown this weekend.

Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post journalist Jonathan harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, BHA CEO Brant Dunshea discuss the industry's efforts to persuade government of the potential damage to horseracing if tax on gambling operators' racing business is harmonised with online casino gaming. Meanwhile, our NZ correspondent Michael Guerin fills us in on groundbreaking betting legislation in New Zealand that could have a massive impact on the sport's finances. Plus, with 6 declared for Saturday's Coral-Eclipse, Nick catches up with Shane Foley, rider of Hotazhell. Naohiro Soda drops in to talk about the Japanese runners in the Juddmonte International and the UK debut of rising star jockey Mirai Iwata.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing's Oli Bell to canter through today's racing headlines. With an eye on the Coral-Eclipse, they talk to Thady Gosden (confident) and George Murphy (non-runner), while assessing where the value lies. Also on today's show, Nick talks to the most in-form trainer in the land, Jack Channon, while Francis Graffard outlines plans for his stable stars, which include an intriguing drop in trip for Ascot runner-up Zarigana. Plus Henry Beesley and Lola Katz Roberts have news of a brand new sports betting podcast from Fitzdares.

We start today with this news that Kia Joorabchian is set to replace Raphael Freire at Freemason Lodge in the coming days with Kevin Philippart De Foy, who joins Nick first off to discuss the move and how the transition will work. Jane Mangan is along for the show today and shares her surprise at the news although believes that this is yet another big sign of intent from the team at Amo Racing. Luis Kimmel looks at the German Derby, set to take place this weekend as he hopes this year's renewal can cement it's Group 1 status as well as telling Nick how he came to buy a share in Lazy Griff, now placed in two Derbys. Billy Nash of Timeform looks at the Irish Derby from and Timeform perspective and where Lambourn stacks up against previous winners whilst also putting up a couple of Ballydoyle two-year-olds to watch. Tony Carroll share his delight as the way his 2025 has gone so far after Lequinto notched up the hat-trick last night and we close with our Weatherby's segment that this week see's us visit Coolmore Stud in Ireland with Mark Byrne as we look at Australia from a value point of view & ones to watch.