Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Luck

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.

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 Luck is back, and this week it is all about The Fantastic Four. Major spoilers ahead

Nick Luck and Neil Channing are joined on the popular political betting show by Jeremy Gilbert, Professor of Cultural and Political Theory at the University of East London, as they continue their look at the likely electoral fortunes of each of the main parties. This week, Labour's broad-but-shallow majority comes under the microscope as successors to Starmer begin to emerge as potential plays. Will Kedjanyi from Star Sports has the prices.

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.

This Wednesday, I am joined once again by Nick Luck and we are diving into Superman. Now that we have both had a chance to digest everything we saw, it's time to look at the next phase of the new DCU. This episode contains serious spoilers and it was pretty late so who knows what else we talked about? Episode drops Wednesday! #supergirl #superman #jamesgunn #dcu #spoilers #dccomics #supergirlwomanoftomorrow

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

In a special 1300th episode of the Daily Podcast, Nick walks the track at Sandown to celebrate 150 years of the racecourse and 50 years of the Coral sponsorship of this weekend's feature race, the Eclipse. Nick talks to Clerk Andrew Cooper, Marketing Manager Lewis Donnovan, and Coral's Simon Clare. Mirror journalist David Yates joins the show to look ahead to the big race, together with Ed Walker, trainer of Eclipse hopeful Almaqam. Plus, reflections on the Irish Derby, and the debate surrounding it, a look back at the Grand Prix de Saint Cloud, and a moving tribute to Barry Hills from his son Richard. As another giant of the sport, D. Wayne Lukas, leaves us, we hear from Jerry Bailey and Steve Kornacki about his life and legacy.

Nick Luck is back to join me in a deep discussion of the latest Superman movie by James Gunn. We are examining the plot, characters, and runtime. Don't miss this week's show.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with news that the BHA board met yesterday, and that the future of Lord Allen as the incoming chair remans in the balance. Looking ahead to the Irish Derby, Joseph O'Brien gives us the lowdown on Tennessee Stud and all his key runners at the Curragh this weekend, while Charlie Johnston edges closer to a run with Lazy Griff. Fascinating insight on his four Northumberland Plate runners from James Owen, including a bold shout for an outsider, while Ed Bethell has big plans for at least two of his rising stable stars. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to take a canter through today's racing headlines. With a view to the Classic action at The Curragh this weekend, Nick talks to Charlie Johnston (Lazy Griff) and Ralph Beckett (Sir Dinadan and Pride of Arras) about their running plans. He also gets the latest on Estrange (Dave O'Meara) and Tamfana (David Menuisier), both of whom look likely miss this weekend's engagements. Menuisier also outlines some interesting future plans for Sunway. Tom Faulkner looks forward to a rare appearance from stable star Golden Rules in the Northumberland Plate, while Dan Barber has a Royal Ascot ratings review, and Garden of Eden breeder Mark Hanly is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop with the latest from around the racing world. Aidan O'Brien and William Buick give first class insight into the winners and losers at Royal Ascot, with the former also acknowledging the career of Wayne Lukas, whose sudden retirement has been brought about by ill health. Plus Simon Kerrin's on a stellar Ascot for Tattersalls Ireland.

Today we're coming to you again from Royal Ascot on day 4 where Nick is joined by ITV's Rishi Persad and the Mirror's David Yates. Whilst the racing is our main focus, that didn't stop the team from working in some cricket antics and football chat. But back to the racing we look back on the Gold Cup from yesterday and the triumph for the Gosden, Buick and Godolphin team with comment from trainer and jockey. Then we gets Timeform and TPD's assessment of the race before moving onto the two Group 1s this afternoon, the Coronation Stakes and the Commonwealth Cup. We have a market update from Fitzdares before Ollie Sangster discusses his two fillies in the mile contest and owner Emma Palmer share why she expanded into the flat game as she looks forward to cheering home Lady With The Lamp in the Commonwealth Cup.

Join us from Royal Ascot on day 3 as Nick is joined by Charlotte Greenway on course, this time from the pre parade ring. They begin by reflecting the action from day 2 and Ombudsman's performance in the Prince of Wales's Stakes and David Johnson of Timeform discusses what sort of figure he might earn. Adam Mills of Total Performance Data also looks at whether the two Ballydoyle horses went too quick on the front end, ruining there chances after the first couple of furlongs. Eve Johnson Haughton very kindly joins us via FaceTime after yesterday's emotional success in the Windsor Castle Stakes and thinks she has a Group 3 filly running in a handicap tomorrow. Then Nick and Charlotte move onto today's racing and look at the Gold Cup and whether Trawlerman can capitalise on the absence of Kyprios whilst we also hear from Orlando at Fitzdares on the betting for day 3's feature. Of course, Lisa Tan has the latest fashion tips and Grainne Hurst, CEO of the betting and gaming council on the charity ascent if the Britannia Stakes, run this afternoon.

Live from Royal Ascot on day 2 and Nick is alongside ITV's Matt Chapman who has a spring in his step and they begin by reflecting on yesterday's racing including Field of Gold's fabulous performance in the St Jame's Palace Stakes. Time form's David Johnson looks at what sort of rating that performance might earn him before Adam Mills of Total Performance data looks at the ride Mark Zahra gave Docklands to win the opening contest and why he made the difference. Lisa Tan has plenty of fashion updates for us from the course yesterday before Aidan Butler and Nick Smith discuss the relatively new incentive for American 2yr olds coming to Royal Ascot and why it's so attractive and finally Fitzdares provide and update on the market for today's feature the Prince of Wales's, in which Matt Chapman believes he's found the bet of the year.

LIVE from Royal Ascot on Day 1 as Nick is joined on course by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to look ahead to the action on day 1. Chris Stickels, clerk of the course, provides a going update and looks at how they're likely to manager the track throughout the week with temperatures set to soar and we've also got plenty to bring you from last night's GOFFS London Sale at Kensington Palace Gardens, with racing's who's who in attendance including a fascinating conversation with John Stewart on his grand plans, George Boughey looks ahead to Believing this afternoon in the King Charles III sprint and Karl Burke offers up who he's most looking forward to this week and his answer might surprise a few. Then we get the Timeform perspective with Dan Barber and Henry Beesley of Fitzdares provides a betting update for day 1. Finally, bloodstock agent Will Douglas is our Weatherbys guest this week.

JK and Nick Luck discuss his broadcasting career, his favorite horses, his favorite moments, horses to bet at Royal Ascot, and a top 5 JK+1 story involving Bobby Frankel!

Joshua Stacey is joined by RacingTV's Andrew Blair White to break down the latest headlines from the racing world. They're also joined by Basher Watts, who shares his hopes of redemption for his filly Shes Perfect in Sunday's Prix de Diane at Chantilly. In a bold move, Basher reveals that he and his syndicate turned down a $2.5 million offer from Japan just last week. Meanwhile, George Murphy provides an important update on White Birch and his potential run in the Prince of Wales's Stakes. To wrap up, Nick sits down with Nathan Vergne, the newest addition to the French training scene, for an exclusive interview.

JK and Nick Luck discuss his broadcasting career, his favorite horses, his favorite moments, horses to bet at Royal Ascot, and a top 5 JK+1 story involving Bobby Frankel!

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They are joined by Francis Graffard, assembling an enviable squad for Royal Ascot. Also on today's show, Jane Chapple Hyam announces the supplementary of Kon Tiki for the Coronation Stakes, while we hear from John Gosden and Colin Keane on Lead Artist, Will Bourne on Carl Spackler, plus Roger Teal on Dancing Gemini. Nick is at the GOFFS Arkle sale, where he gets fascinating insight from Dan Skelton, as well as contributions from agent Ed Bailey and trainer AJ O'Neill. JA McGrath has big news from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a Derby debrief, and is joined by Epsom GM Jim Allen to discuss how improvements can be made to the day and the customer experience. Also on today's show, Juddmonte officially announce Colin Keane as their number one in Europe, and his mentor and boss Ger Lyons shares his delight. Plus, Lyons announces that Lady Iman - his star 2yo - is highly unlikely to make Royal Ascot. On the Ascot theme, trainer Henry Dwyer updates us on his defending champ Asfoora, and gives us the lowdown on her latest piece of work in Newmarket today, while NBC's Matt Bernier gives us his take on the Belmont Stakes and a supreme performance from Sovereignty.

Nick Luck joins me in the middle of a serious Texas storm to discuss the upcoming Marvel movie "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" From the popcorn bucket to our predictions. Despite the thunder in the background, we made it through part one of the show.

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by broadcaster Matt Chapman to look ahead to the Betfred Derby Festival. We hear from Andrew Cooper out on the track at Epsom who gives us a conditions update. Matt want to hear from Hector Crouch re his Classic rides and Hector tells us what he's expecting from Revoir and Stanhope Gardens. We are also joined by Robert Cowell who has seven potential runners across the two Dash races. Matt and Tom then have wider discussions about both the Derby's relevance to Epsom and the success of Wednesday's draw at the Epsom Picturehouse. They also discuss the relevance of the Triple Crown with this year's Guineas winner lining up in the Derby. US broadcaster Michelle Yu gives here Belmont Stakes views and Total Performance Data's Adam Mills puts some figures on the race. And we are joined by CEO of the Matt Hampson Foundation ahead of this weekend's Chamonix Challenge.

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan to analyse the Derby draw with 19 declared, the biggest field since 2003. Luca Brooks-Edwards was at the draw this morning and has the reaction of Tony Elliot, who has outsider Rogue Impact in the races as well as Matt Hulmes of Betfred who looks at whether Ruling Court can keep the Triple Crown dream alive. Tom and Jane also go on to assess the 9 runner Oaks and the Coronation Cup. We hear from Marco Botti who has Giavelotto in there and also won the Italian Derby a couple of days ago. Dave Loughnane won the 2.47 at Leicester yesterday with a bargain buy and Tom asks whether or not he's already had offers for the filly ahead of Royal Ascot. Gary Wiltshire previews his new book as part of this week's Weatherbys segment and Adam McNamara joins us from the PJA to talk about the apprentice only card on Friday evening at Goodwood.

Josh Stacey takes over the podcast today and is joined by Racing TV's Anthony Dunkley to preview the two Epsom Classics in depth with the help of Dave Ord, who looks at the race through a Timeform perspective and also shares what Timeform made of the two most taking performances of last week on these shores from Almaqam & Estrange. Eve Johnson Houghton, who so often has a nice early two year old, discusses the chances of Havana Hurricane in the Woodcote at Epsom before Harry Eustace provides an update on stable star Docklands and where he's likely to head to next.

Charlotte Greenway this morning joined by David Yates of the Daily Mirror to begin by looking ahead to this week's classics from Epsom. With the news that Francis Graffard is set to supplement Midak for the race we hear from Nick who was at the yard last week. Barry Mahon of Juddmonte also explains the thinking behind supplementing New Ground for the race and has an update on couple of Juddmonte's leading lights including Kalpana and Field Of Gold. Dave and Charlotte discuss the makeup of both the Oaks and the Derby before Ralph Beckett looks at his three contenders, who are Pride of Arras, the Dante winner and Stanhope Gardens in the Derby and Revoir in the Oaks. Ralph also has an interesting take on the Lord Allen situation and calls for racing bodies to come together. Trainer in form Ed Walker looks back on a fantastic week as well as looking forward to Qilin Queen in the Oaks on Friday before James Cloney of Clara Stud reflects on a fantastic success for Camille Pissarro in yesterday's Prix du Jockey Club, whose dam they bought for just 14,000 guineas.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead first to discuss the news that was confirmed at lunch time by the BHA that their incoming Chair, Lord Allen, has delayed his start date from 2nd June and Lee looks at why this is and what this could mean for the sport. Then moving onto next week's Epsom Oaks, Charlotte speaks to Julian Richmond Watson who is going for his second success in the race as an owner/breeder, this time with Revoir before Richard Hannon provides an update on his Prix du Jockey Club contender this weekend as well as Rosallion, who is all systems go for Royal Ascot. Following the classy card from Sandown last night, Lee and Charlotte reflect on the key performances whilst hearing from William Buick who rode a double on the night. Finally, jockey Lilly Pinchin explains where the idea came from for documentary A Racing Mind, following her life and her battle with ADHD.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through all today's talking points from around the racing world. They begin by discussing the likely impact of the change to the Windsor Castle Stakes, and hear from leading Breeze-Up consignor Con Marnane. Also today, trainer George Scott eagerly anticipates the return of stable star Bay City Roller at Sandown tomorrow, while Timeform's Dan Barber considers the legacy of Kyprios, Indian champion Surat Narredu shares his excitement at riding at Ascot's Shergar Cup fixture, and Redcar's Jonjo Sanderson defends his racecourse against accusations levelled by top rider Tom Marquand. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, while Field of Gold's breeder Honora Donworth is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by ITV and Sky Racing host Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that the Irish Regulator is set to review the controversial Philip Byrnes final flight unseat at Wexford yesterday. Also on today's show, Wathnan's Richard Brown talks about the acquisition of star sprinter Lazzat, while JdG's Adrien Cugnasse gives alarming details of the personal and professional troubles that may yet cost French star trainer David Cottin his licence. Plus, with the news that Breeders' Cup returns to New York in 2027, US legend Chris McCarron remembers his stirring ride on Tiznow in the post 9/11 Belmont Breeders' Cup in 2001. Venatour's Marc Blackford is also along to give details of some terrific racing holidays in the USA, Argentina, Cape Town and throughout Europe.

Joint effort today from Nick and Charlotte and the big news to kick us off is that the dominant stayer over the last couple of year's Kyprios has been retired by Coolmore having aggravated and old injury and Lee Mottershead of the Racing Post sums up his career. Nick gets James Doyle's thoughts on his Derby ride Damysus after he put him through his paces at Epsom this morning and Lee looks at the race as a whole. Billy Nash looks at the Irish Classics from the weekend from a Timeform perspective before Charlotte and Lee also look at the changes to the Windsor Castle Stakes that are set to come in in 2026 as well as news of a surprising Royal Ascot contender from Australia. Barry Irwin shares a surprising Royal Ascot target for Facteur Cheval and an even more surprising jockey booking. Nick also catches up with Irish trainer Mick Flannery ahead of the popular Tomas O Maille running tonight and the story behind him plus we have the latest point to point segment with Ben Atkins and Oli Bell has news of his final day at the British Poker Championships.

Nick is joined by David Yates to look over today's racing news. Guests today include Harry Charlton, on the cusp of his most exciting day as a trainer with Cosmic Year. Also today, William Haggas first in every direction this weekend, with Dubai Honour and Lake Forest competing internationally, plus all the news about domestic runners and future plans. Plus, Vicky Leonard of Kick UP joins us to discuss the future of Rosehill, with the next vote of ATC members set to take place Tuesday. Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective, and Ben is along with the Point to Point news.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin with reflections on one Classic weekend and plans for the next two in the company of Aidan O'Brien, plus Jim Crowley on Anmaat's comeback effort.Also on today's show, Luca Cumani pays his respects to much loved US-based trainer Christophe Clement, who has died aged 59.Plus James McDonald on winning the Hong Kong triple crown aboard Voyage Bubble and Oli Bell on reaching the final stages of the UK Poker Championships in Nottingham.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a look at the key racing stories of the day. They lead with a final word from Charlie Fellowes on the failed appeal to restore She's Perfect as the Pouliches winner. Fellowes's obvious pain exacerbated by the critical drop in numbers that has befallen his stable this season. Also on today's show, as part of the build up to this weekend, Owen Burrows updates on returning star Anmaat, set for a seasonal debut in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, while Ed Walker agonises over whether to pitch Almaqam into the Prix d'Ispahan or next week's Brigadier Gerard at Sandown. Plus, IFAR Chair Dr Eliot Forbes on the recent conference in Kentucky, and Clare Kingston from Racing Welfare on the Charity races during Stable Staff week.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Motteshead to discuss the racing issues of the day. BHA Acting CEO Brant Dunshea joins at the start to discuss the latest backstop on weighing room facility updates, plus the sport's urging government to look on racing separately as it considers harmonisation of betting duty. Also today, Salisbury's Jeremy Martin on adding a new conditions race that looks set to serve as a Derby Trial for Stanhope Gardens. Plus, Patrick Cooper reflects on the breeding success of the Ackroyd family, whose Pride of Arras is now Derby bound, and reignites the Irish Derby distance debate in the process. JA McGrath has all the latest from Hong Kong, Jason Singh from Tattersalls celebrates the company's sponsorship of the Irish Guineas weekend, while trainer Richard Fahey looks forward to unleashing Powerful Glory in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haddock.

Nick is joined by ITV presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With a view to this weekend's Classics, they are joined by Brian Meehan and Kate Harrington to discuss Rashabar and Hotazhell respectively, while Harrringtom also has news of Green Impact's next target. Also today, Wathnan's manager Richard Brown tells Nick about two potential Derby candidates, while the RCA's Kevin Walsh talks about the new Summer Jumps Championship, and Nick and Oli assess GBR's latest marketing effort as they kick off the Going is Good campaign. Plus, Luis Kimmel from GaloppDaily joins with important news from Germany, while Richard Chugg joins the show having joined his family in collecting awards at the TBA National Hunt evening at Doncaster as breedrers of The New Lion and Katsura.

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman to cast an eye over today's racing headlines. They reflect on an excellent weekend in UK and US, with contributions from John Gosden and Oisin Murphy after their Lockinge success, Saffie Osborne on being a part of the US Triple Crown, and Jonathan Portman, who unleashes his star sprinter Rumstar in this weekend's Temple Stakes at Haydock.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Lydia is at York, where she reflects on the opening day of the Dante festival, and looks ahead to the feature race plus the outstanding line-uop assembled for Saturday's Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Nick is in Baltimore for the 150th Preakness, where he catches up with Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbreds, co-owners of the heavy favourite Journalism. Also on today's show, Nick and Lydia discuss the latest releases from the Levy Board on yield and grants with CEO Alan Delmonte, plus they reveal details of who was in attendance at yesterday's forum on gambling and taxation convened by the Social Market Foundation. Amy Swales, York's Head of Sustainability, drops by for an update, while trainer David Christie join Nick to talk about the remarkable Winged Leader, who notched up a record equalling 33rd point to point win in Ireland this week.