Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They tackle the innovative Jockey Cup competition in the company of Flutter Director of Racing Strategy Seb Butterworth, with a reaction to the ROA response. Also on the show, Nick and Lydia pick over the decision to uphold the Cesarewitch appeal with winning owner Adrian McAndrew, while Harry Derham and Dave Ord join this edition to look over the Cheltenham action.

Nick is in Bahrain ahead of the Bahrain International, where he talks to a host of international racing figures. This episode begins with an in-depth interview with France Galop CEO Elie Hennau, who assumed command earlier this year and who has some bold plans for the sport. Also in Bahrain, Francis Graffard (with news on his stable stars as well as his runner here), Owen Burrows, and rider PJ McDonald. Meanwhile, Rishi Persad has insight from the UK today, including a look at the key races at Cheltenham this weekend, plus our weekly point to point magazine comes your way courtesy of Ben Atkins, plus we have a first catch-up with Pod Pointer Baunmore Jet and his rider Molly Armytage.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. In this episode, RCA Chair and BHA noms committee member Wilf Walsh explains the appointment of Lord Allen of Kensington to the BHA Chair. Also on the show, Australian Bloodstock's Jamie Lovett discusses their purchase of Vauban to remain in Australia with Tau Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. Nick is in Bahrain this week, where he catches up with Kieran Shoemark, rider of BIT favourite Lead Artist, while in nearby Dubai. Lucie Botti tells Nick how she is readying her growing string for the winter. UK jumps trainer Charlie Longsdon drops in to talk about his Old Gold racing syndicate with Clarkson's Farm star Gerald Cooper, and also looks ahead to Cheltenham this weekend. JA McGrath has his weekly bulletin from Hong Kong.

In this bonus podcast, Nick talks exclusively to Kia Joorabchian, who confirms Amo Racing's offer and strong desire to acquire the historic Freemason Lodge yard, for many decades the base of the now retired Sir Michael Stoute.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined first today by Tweenhills Stud supremo David Redvers, who has been outspoken in his criticism of the government's IHT plans for farms and family businesses. Also today, HM Representative (Ascot) Sir Francis Brooke joins the show to talk about the Royal link with Ebony Horse Club, the new Berkshire Winter Millions, plus plans for his own horse Chianti Classico. Gerald Mosse chats to Nick about his first winner as a trainer, while Martin and Sammy Jones are this month's Overbury People and Graham Budd has a tremendous offering of memorabilia to share in association with Weatherbys and the National HorseRacing Museum.

Nick, now in Bahrain having flown in from Melbourne ahead of the International Trophy, is joined Mirror newsboy David Yates to cast an eye over all the news and events in racing around the world. They begin today by looking ahead to the weekend at Cheltenham in the company of multiple Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls and Clerk Jon Pullin. Also on today's show, Chelmsford City's Neil Graham explains the near-disaster at the track on Saturday evening and discusses how improvements might be made. Looking further afield, Roger Varian joins from Japan to talk stable star Charyn in the Mile Championship in Kyoto, while - here in Bahrain - Richard Fahey is looking to back up courtesy of last year's hero Spirit Dancer. Meanwhile, with Via Sistina posting another dominant performance in the Group One TAB Champion Stakes at Flemington, Nick catches up with her breeder Colin Bryce of Laundry Cottage Stud.

Nick is back from Melbourne and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead, also still situated down under. Nick catches up with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Robbie Dolan and looks at how this victory really has changed his life and the whirlwind he's been caught up in. Nick and Lee look ahead to Via Sistina returning again tomorrow and consider whether she can back up her cox plat performance. Grace Ramage is along to discuss why Champion's Mile runner Mr Brightside is so special. Then it's awards season and David Johnson reveals the Timeform 2024 Flat Awards winners and William Derby reflects on York Racecourse picking up three awards at last night's RCA Showcase Awards event.

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop. We first reflect on Sir Michael Stoute having sent out his last ever runner yesterday at Nottingham and discuss just how much the industry will miss him. We hear from Jour De Galop’s Adrien Cugnasse who brings us news of today’s French protests against proposed tax rises and what they might mean for the industry. Lydia reports further on the news from Ireland broken on the podcast yesterday re the IHRB’s financial impropriety and on Luke Comer jnr’s successful appeal. We look ahead to the pick of the weekend action and hear from Valvano’s rider Hector Crouch who is current favourite for the November handicap and from Barry Connell who sends out Marine National in the Barberstown Castle Chase at Naas on Sunday. Plus we welcome the return of our point to point segment in association with ThoroughBid as Ben Atkins tells us what we can look forward to this weekend.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick on today's episode and is joined by Racing TV's Jane Mangan. They dive straight into the two reports released yesterday by the IHRB, starting with the Mazars Report 19 page document followed by Luke Comer junior’s appeal against a disrepute charge which reveals some shocking findings. Then following the release of the King George entries yesterday, Noel George provides an update on Il Est Francais and where he's likely to run next. Then Josh Guerriero discusses some of the leading lights in his stable, with particular focus on stable star Iroko who has an exciting end of season target. Finally it's off to Hong Kong to find out what's happening this week over there and Jane looks at the latest announcements on stud fees for next season.

In the aftermath of the Melbourne Cup, Nick reflects on the race in the company of Adam Peacock and is also joined by Rich Ricci after a disappointing effort from Vauban as he was never nearer than midfield and he contemplates what they do next with this horse. Charlotte Greenway is joined back in the UK by David Yates of the Daily Mirror and they touch on the performances of the British and Irish runners in the Cup before looking ahead to the action this weekend under both codes. Joe Tizzard is along to pick out some of his most exciting horses for the season and highlights those likely to feature this weekend before Dan Barber fills the weekly Timeform slot with a variety of topics from Del Mar to Hereford!

Nick now in Melbourne is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They begin with a look at the Lexus Melbourne Cup, joined by Hollie Doyle who fresh from her exploits in San Diego takes the ride on the well fancied Sea King. Also on the show, a comprehensive review of the Breeders’ Cup 2024 with Michelle Yu, Adam Mills, analyst from Total Performance data who explains the rudiments of City of Troy's flop in the Breeders’ Cup Classic and trainer Dan Blacker who broke his Breeders' Cup duck with Straight No Chaser. Later in the show, Adrian Cugnasse from Jour de Galop tells Nick why there's a massive demonstration in Paris this week against proposed betting tax in France.

It's all things Breeders' Cup Saturday on today's show as Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interview this week with connections of runners at Del Mar tomorrow. To kick off we hear from the two leading contenders in Breeders' Cup Classic, City of Troy (Aidan O'Brien) and Fierceness (Mike Repole & John Velasquez). Then onto the the Turf Mile as Donnacha O'Brien looks forward to Porta Fortuna whilst George Boughey has the latest on his two runners for Highclere Racing, Believing who goes in the Turf sprint and Soprano who steps up in trip for the F&M Turf.

Nick is joined by David Yates to remember Alastair Down, the finest racing writer of his generation, who died yesterday at the age of 68. Also on today's show, Nick has the final word on the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar in the company of Kevin Blake, who also put his case as regards the controversial vet withdrawals that have once again impacted on events in Melbourne and in California. Plus, trainers Ger Lyons, who has some interesting views on racing at Newmarket as well as his own Breeders' Cup runner Magnum Force, and George Boughey join the show from Del Mar. Meanwhile, TIEA Community Award winner Lauren Semple tells Nick how this year's success has helped her crucial work to continue.

Nick brings you this edition once again from the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club ahead of this year's Breeders' Cup. On today's show, he talks to Hall of Famer John Velazquez about his favourite Breeders' Cup memories and his chances on leading Classic hopeful Fierceness. Plus, Donnacha O'Brien lifts the lid on Port Fortuna's preparation for the Mile, Hugo Palmer assesses where his brace of two year olds might fit in the juvenile turf, while Rachel King ponders riding a Japanese winner before heading to Melbourne to ride in the Cup. Insight and analysis is provided by broadcaster Michelle Yu and jockey-turned-tv personality and work rider Jess Pyfer. Nick also catches up with Grace Sowa from Breeders' Cup partner brand Surfside while, back home as the jumping ramps up, Goffs UK MD Tim Kent has details of this week's show and sale for National Hunt foals.

Nick - in Del Mar, CA, ahead of Breeders' Cup - is joined from Melbourne by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With favourite Jan Brueghel controversially scratched from the Melbourne Cup on the order of RV vets and stewards, Nick and Lee examine the reasons for the scratch with Kick Up for Racing's Vicky Leonard, after hearing Aidan O'Brien's succinct but unvarnished thoughts on the matter. Later in this episode, hear more from Aidan, as he discusses City of Troy's Classic bid, while we also hear from Ramiro Restrepo, owner of Juvenile fancy Ferocious, Keeneland's Cormac Breathnach on the inaugural eve-of-Cup sale, and JA McGrath with news of David Eustace's rapid rise in Hong Kong. This week's Weatherbys guest is Jennifer Sassier, Breeding Manager of Haras du Mont dit Mont in Normandy.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Matt Chapman in Del Mar, California, for today's edition in the wake of the draw for the Breeders' Cup . As well as picking apart the draw, Nick catches up with Fierceness owner Mike Repole, and gets an habitually warm welcome from Billy Koch, LittleRedFeather Racing principal. Also on today's show, trainer Dan Skelton looks forward to running Grey Dawning this weekend, while HBA media's Frank sale outlines internatonal broadcast partners and options as we approach a key negotiation point for the business. Timeform's Dan Barber has his usual Tuesday perspective.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by David Yates of the Daily Mirror and they start by discussing the news that Bluestocking has been retired to join Juddmonte's broodmare band, in the company of Barry Mahon. Then to reflect on the action over the weekend Kate Harrington praises Futurity winner Hotazhell whilst Harry Derham shares his delight as getting his first winner at Cheltenham as a trainer. With the record breaking attendance figures coming out of Cheltenham's Showcase meeting, Ian Renton looks at why this might be before we hear from Shark Hanlon and Nicky Henderson on Hewick and Constitution Hill respectively.

This week, Charlotte Greenway brings you the interviews from this week with trainers of runners in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster as James Owen discusses favourite Wimbledon Hawkeye; Jessie Harrington on Hotazhell and John Gosden on Detain & Nebras. Finally Ralph Beckett provides an update on his Newbury runners and Group 1 runner at Saint Cloud.

Nick is joined today by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin through the global racing and bloodstock news. They begin with John Gosden, who explains to the podcast the rationale behind the booking of Frankie Dettori for Emily Upjohn, and the decision to go for the Turf in preference to the fillies' race. Plus, Gosden gives the lowdown on his futurity runners. Also on today's show, Nick talks at some length to West Suffolk MP Nick Timothy about the Westminster Hall debate that he convened on Thursday to press ministers on levy reform and affordability. Blaithin Murphy, Wincanton GM, talks about the charity day on Sunday in memory of Keagan Kirkby, while Dave Ord has something for the weekend, and Erwan Charpy details the nuts and bolts of the upcoming Dubai Racing season.

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and host of this year’s Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Rishi Persad. We kick off with the news that Frankie Dettori is set to partner up with Emily Upjohn at this year’s Breeders’ Cup and Rishi tells us why this is really no big surprise. We also hear from trainer George Boughey who is set to have two runners at Del Mar and to give Billy Loughnane his first ride at the Breeders’ Cup. We then turn our attention to Ireland to discuss the reduction in ban for trainer Shark Hanlon from twelve months to six months on appeal. Rishi looks ahead to the pick of the weekend action and we hear from trainer Ralph Beckett who runs Matauri Bay in the Criterium International as opposed to the William Hill Futurity. Plus we check in with Goffs CEO Henry Beeby ahead of their foal sale and with Kirtlington Stud's Chris Budgett in the latest in our Overbury People series.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With Brian Ellison's OneSmoothOperator winning the GeelongCup and booking himself a tilt at the Melbourne Cup, the winning trainer talks to Nick about his intercontinental dream. Also on today's show, Naohiro Goda talks Cox Plate and Breeders' Cup from a Japanese perspective, while Lydia expands on her own Raceday experiences in Japan on her recent trip. Donna Brothers checks in with Brad Cox on the Churchill backstretch to discuss his own Breeders' Cup squad, including Saudi Crown and defending champ Idiomatic. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, trainer Adrian Keatley tells Nick about his big chances at Cheltenham's showcase this weekend, while Nick and Lydia also reflect on the return of mares and the implications of huge stallion books.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin you through the racing news from around the globe. On the show today, Harry Eustace arrives in Moonee Valley ahead of the Cox Plate and assesses how his horse Docklands might stack up against the locals before outlining an ambitious three race plan. Jessie Harrington ranks Hotazhell up with the best of her career juveniles ahead of this weekend's Futurity at Doncaster, while US-based Brendan Walsh is similarly enthusiastic about his Breeders' Cup Juvenile favourite East Avenue in conversation with Donna Brothers. Dan Barber has the Timeform rundown on British Champions' day, while Kildaragh Stud's Roderic Kavanagh is the man in the Weatherbys Bloodstock hotseat this week. Nick and Jane also take a close look at the annual Return of Mares, discuss the Hanlon appeal/sales timing, and consider the impact of the positive news on vaccination availability.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Leading today's episode is top rider Danny Tudhope, who reveals that his link with Steve Parkin's Clipper Logistics has come to an end, and that he'll be seeking new opportunities. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave dive into the detail of British Champions' Day, with Dave reporting the latest on Economics. Looking ahead, trainer James Owen gives an update on Futurity favourite Wimbledon Hawkeye, while rider Zac Purton hails a potential new star in Hong Kong and has the lowdown on his third placed finish in the Caulfield Cup. Donna Brothers reports from Churchill Downs, where she catches up with Steve Asmussen ahead of sending his string out west for the Breeders' Cup.

This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot tomorrow with contributions from various connections including: Francis Graffard & Stephane Pasquier (Calandagan); William Haggas (Economics); Tony Fry (Charyn); James Fanshawe (Kind of Blue); Dylan Cunha (Prague) and finally Eliza McCalmont catches up with owner Marc Chan on some of his recent successes as an owner and his best days in the sport so far.

Nick is joined by award-winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, William Haggas discusses the final task for Economics this season, the QIPCO British Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Tony Fry, representative for Nurlan Bizakov's Sumbe operation, talks Charyn, Lazzat and the big money purchase at Book 2, while Aussie trainer Ciaron Maher previews the chances of his trio in Saturday's Caulfield Cup. Also on today's show, HRI boss Suzanne Eade reacts to the passing of the Irish Gambling Bill with relation to TV pictures, while National Stud supremo Anna Kerr shares her joy at securing Bradsell for 2025.

Nick is joined today by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead and the begin by discussing the unsurprising disqualification of Alphonse Le Grande from Saturday's Cesarewitch after his jockey Jamie Powell went over the permitted strike allowance. Then Nick gets the reaction to Brant Dunshea and asks why these sorts of decisions can't be made on race day. Then looking ahead to Champions Day at Ascot this weekend, James Fanshawe joins the show to discuss sprinter Kind of Blue and his strong ties to the the horses's bloodline before our latest visit to the sales in which Robert 'Choc' Thornton reflects on topping Day 2 of Book 2 with a Too Darn Hot filly and explains why this means so much to him and Apple Tree Stud. Finally looking further afield, we hear from Andrea Atzeni ahead of his ride in the Caulfield Cup and JA McGrath has our weekly update from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. As his appeal to the IHRB concludes, beleaguered trainer Shark Hanlon outlines the details of his hearing yesterday. Also on today's show, trainer Francis Graffard hails a "bigger, stronger" Calandagan ahead of his clash with Economics in Saturday's QIPCO British Champion Stakes. Plus, news from Australia, where plans to upgrade a series of races to the Pattern is causing controversy: we hear from rookie trainer Jack Pilkington on this just days after saddling a breakthrough winner at Rosehill. Also Down Under, rider Rachel King joins the show to discuss her Breeders' Cup/Melbourne Cup double header. Kieran Clark is in the Timeform hotseat this week, while Eliza catches up with Wharton Manor's Ed Player at the Tattersalls sales and buyer for South East Asia Eoin Sullivan is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest form around the racing world. This episode focusses largely on the fallout from Saturday's controversial Cesarewitch, whose ultimate result remains uncertain after the winning jockey's ride was referred to the Whip Review Committee for a probable Disqualification. Nick talks to HbF Chair Sean Trivass and professional punter and RTV betting analyst Dave Nevison. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave look back at the Group One action over the weekend, plus Dylan Cunha explains why he has supplemented Prague for the QE2 and Dubai Racing Club CEO Ali al Ali gives us details of the forthcoming season.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On the show today, bloodstock agent Alex Elliott - at the heart of the extraordinary spending spree from Amo Racing this week - tells Nick at some length and in some depth what was going on behind the scenes at Tattersalls. Nick also gets perspective from Karl Burke, one of the many trainers chosen to handle the precious goods from Book One. Also on today's show, Nick and Rishi preview the Dewhurst and all the action from the Rowley Mile this weekend with trainer Hugo Palmer and Sportinglife.com's Ben Linfoot. Charlotte reports on the sales' biggest pinhooking success with Kelsey Lupo, Mimi Wadham and Violet Hesketh.

In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on events from Tattersalls before looking ahead to this weekend's action for which we here from Karl Burke, Hugo Palmer and Ben Linfoot.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the issues of the day in horseracing. Today they examine the juxtaposition of the Levy Board's stark warnings for the sport's funding with the colossal sums of money being spent at Tattersalls over the past two days. Levy Board CEO Alan Delmonte joins the show, as do two of Book One's most successful vendors yesterday, Emma Banks and Guy O'Callaghan. Plus, Nicky Henderson outlines plans for Palladium, his own recent big-bucks acquisition, while Eliza catches up at Tattersalls with Fiona White, who scored a noteworthy pinhooking triumph.

Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick today and has the reaction from the opening day at Tattersalls Book 1 from yesterday’s big spender Kia Joorabchian of Amo Racing, who bought the top two lots and he explains his change in strategy to buying well-bred fillies. Newsells Park consigned the 4.4 million guineas filly sold to Amo Racing and their manager Julian Dollar gives his reaction as well as the man set to train the filly Ralph Beckett who also has news of his runners at Newmarket this weekend plus further reflection on Bluestocking’s Arc triumph. Jane Mangan is alongside Charlotte and reacts to all of this as well as previewing the Fillies Mile and the Dewhurst, this weekend’s two Group Ones and finally we get our weekly Hong Kong update from JA McGrath.

Nick and Charlotte collaborate on today's podcast, with analysis from Mirror journalist David Yates. Nick, monitoring the early action at Book One of the October Yearling Sale at Tattersalls, gets a snap reaction from one of the earliest buyers Conor Quirke, before - in conjunction with Weatherbys - an extended chat with Luca and Sara Cumani, whose Fittocks Stud is consigning some of the choice offerings this week. Meanwhile, Dave and Charlotte look ahead to the action at Newmarket this weekend, plus reflections on Arc in the company of Timeform's Dan Barber. Later in the show, Charlotte reports from the IFHA conference at Saint Cloud where she discusses integrity in racing with Chair Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges.

Nick is joined by the returning Lydia Hislop for news and comment on the best of the racing action from around the world. This edition, brought to you the morning after the 2024 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, features interviews with winning rider Rossa Ryan, and trainer Ralph Beckett. Also on the show, Kieran Shoemark reflects on first Group One for the Gosdens on Friendly Soul, while the trainer himself tells how Freddy Head was the inspiration for running the filly in the Prix de l'Opera. Owner/Breeder Jeffrey Hobby of Brightwalton Stud shares the thrill of winning the Abbaye with Makarova, while Lars Wilhelm Baumgarten explains the confusion over Fantastic Moon's Arc preparation. On the eve of Tattersalls Book One, Ballylinch's John O'Connor explains the success of Lope de Vega, and reflects on the victory of his latest star and Book One Grad Carl Spackler in the Coolmore Turf Mile. PLUS... Lydia uncovers key information as regards the distribution of a portion of Levy Board funding which may well cause significant discomfort over the coming days.

It's all about the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in this week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway and we'll get the thoughts from various connections on their chances including: Yann Lerner (Look de Vega), Ralph Beckett (Bluestocking); Christophe Ferland (Aventure); David Menuisier (Sunway); Christophe Soumillon (Continuous); Lars Wilhelm Baumgarten (Fantastic Moon). Plus, we finish with an update on Kikkuli from trainer Harry Charlton as his goes for Grade 1 glory in the US.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Lee is in Paris ahead of the Arc, where we get the lowdown from Adrien on the shock news of the appointment of Mickael Barzalona as number one rider to HH Aga Khan. Nick is in Kentucky, where he catches up with Harry Charlton, who runs Kikkuli in the Grade One feature at Keeneland on Saturday. Harry also has news of Cosmic Year, his stratospherically impressive Sandown-winning juvenile. With a fancy in the Arc and a potential 19 runners in the Breeders' Cup, Japan is facing a huge global autumn, and Kate Hunter talks us through some of the key players. Jimmy George talks us through next week's Tattersalls Book One, while Tod Wojciechowski drops in to preview OBS.

Nick is joined by ITV and Sky presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin with initial reaction to the draw for the Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday, and talk to Yann Lerner, trainer of one of the favourites for the race, Look de Vega. They consider the likely pace of the race in the conditions, and debate the merits of Yutaka Take's booking for Al Riffa. Also on today's show, news on Goffs Orby sale while Guy O'Callaghan from Grangemore Stud looks ahead to selling Charyn at Tattersalls Book One next week. Plus, Charlotte gets the NTF reaction to the proposed commercial agreements from CEO Paul Johnson, while Tom talks to Racing Foundation Conference keynote Bob Langert about tackling negative perception of the sport, and Nick catches up with James Harron, the Aus-based agent who has just sold this year's Everest slot. Anthea Leigh - the newest judge to the Godolphin TIEA awards - reminds everyone to get voting.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding as the build-up continues to Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. In a longer interview today, jockey Christophe Soumillon - set at this stage to ride Continuous in this year's edition - tells Nick why the race has been even more important to him than you might expect, and discusses the nuances of his two brilliant wins aboard Dalakhani and Zarkava. Also on today's show, Ralph Beckett confirms Bluestocking's supplementary entry, while trainer Christophe Ferland takes aim at her again with Vermeille runner-up Aventure, one of eight runners of the weekend for the stable. Plus, with commercial agreements between racecourses and horsemen coming into play once again, Thoroughbred Group Chair Julian Richmond Watson fills us in, while Eliza McCalmont reports from GOFFS Orby Sale, where she talks to agent Billy Jackson-Stops and Tom Whelan, consignor of Day One's top lot.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that the Jockey Club has sold a key Newmarket fixture to York, and consider the implications of such a decision. The build-up to the Arc begins in earnest, with Adrien reporting on the ground at Longchamp, trainer David Menuisier hopeful of a big run from Sunway, and owner Lars Wilhelm Baumgarten sounding a note of caution on the ground for Fantastic Moon. Also on today's show, Goffs CEO Henry Beeby looks forward to the Orby Sale, Dan Barber has prescient commentary on the changes to the Pertemps Final in the Timeform Perspective, while we pay a first visit with Weatherbys to the Czech Republic and catch up with agent Tomas Janda.

Nick, in California, is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy (6 out of 7 at Newmarket Sat) David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. First up today, 4-time Breeders' Cup Classic winning legend Mike Smith gives Nick the lowdown on his California Crown winner Subsanador, and tells us why he is no hurry to hang up his boots at the age of 58. Also today, Nick and Dave review the excellent action from Newmarket's Cambridgeshire meeting, and begin the build up to this weekend's Arc, which could yet feature Auguste Rodin. With that horse's imminent retirement announced Friday, Nick catches up with Coolmore's Mark Byrne to discuss what he'll bring to the stallion roster. Co-trainer Amanda Zetterholm reflects on star steeplechaser Il Est Francais's sparkling comeback win, while Aussie star James McDonald looks back on another Group One triumph, this time on Cox Plate fancy Broadsiding at Rosehill, and gives Nick his views on Romantic Warrior running in the key Middle Eastern races next spring.

This week's Saturday Edition looks ahead to action from Newmarket, the Curragh and Santa Anita and features various connections with runners including: Emmet Mullin; Dylan Cunha; Philip Antonacci; Jack Davison & Joey Peacock.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by trainer Jerome Reynier who explains the reasons behind his intended joining of focus with Jean-Claude Rouget now not going ahead. Jerome also updates us on his intended targets for runners Facteur Cheval, Lazzat and Zarakem. Rishi Persad is today’s main guest and he reflects on this news before giving views on the changes to the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. There is news of another notable Wathnan Racing purchase and we also hear from trainer Jack Davison and owner Philip Antonacci who have runners in tomorrow’s Goffs 500 and Goffs Million. Ascot’s Will Aitkenhead joins us to look ahead to the inaugural Berkshire Winter Million with tickets now on sale. Tom Clover is along to reflect on Al Nayir’s brilliant performance at Newmarket yesterday and Sporting Life’s Dave Ord gives us something for the weekend ahead of day 3 of Newmarket's Cambridgeshire meeting.

Nick is joined for today's special episode by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the published changes to the Cheltenham Festival, both on and off the field of play. Nick talks at length to Head of Racing Jon Pullin and Director Ian Renton before getting Lee's lowdown on what is likely to play well with the racing and betting public. Also on today's show, Gavin Cromwell reflects on Flooring Porter's remarkable win in yesterday's Kerry National at Listowel, racing fan Anne Bain tells Nick how a chance visit to the stable of Tom Ellis during National Racehorse Week yielded instant honours as an owner, while Hugo Palmer drops back into the podcast to extol the virtues of the Tattersalls Book One bonus.

Charlotte Greenway and Nick teaming up to bring you today's podcast and Charlotte is joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding who has new of a 6 year sentence for former policer officer Michael Stanley who set up a fraudulent betting investment company. Nick catches up with Joseph O'Brien to get the latest on leading Arc hope Al Riffa and Group 1 winning two year old Scorthy Champ. Joey Peacock shares his hopes for Saudi Cup winner Senor Buscador in this weekend's California Crown, where Nick will be present. Then switching codes Jon discusses the news that Fastorslow will target the King George at Kempton and Jeremy Scott is along as the latest guest in the Overbury People series and also shares his hopes for leading mares novice hurdler Golden Ace going forward. Finally Gordon Brown explains why he believes the Scottish racecourse feature so prominently in the Showcase and Awards nominations and JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Today, they lead with both the exchange of ideas surrounding sports v casino wagering at the Labour Party conference and the ongoing threat to TV gambling advertising. Also on today's show, Norman Gundill - 49 years Pontefract's MD - talks about receiving a PRA kite mark and the nuances of opening a racecourse's books. Plus, trainers Dyla Cunha and Emmet Mullins with fascinating contenders for this week's Cambridgeshire meeting, young trader and assistant trainer Domino Wright on acquiring Economics's half sister for 2,000 guineas, US agent Deuce Greathouse on his successful foray to Tattersalls last year, Paul Ferguson on the latest edition of his Jumpers' to Follow Guide with Weatherbys, and Dan Barber tells us why the Arc 'gedlings' debate has been preoccupying Timeform since 1984.

Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and joined by RTE's Jane Mangan to reflect on the weekend action in the UK whilst further afield Nick catches up with trainers Kenny McPeek & Chris Waller who both scored at the highest level this weekend in their respective jurisdictions. Jane reacts to comments from Nicky Henderson's open day & looks ahead to the Kerry National whilst Nick is in Newmarket and with Hamad Al Jehani who shares the latest running plans for some of the Wathnan two year olds. Jo Mason also joins the show to reflect on riding 100 winners for her Grandfather Mick Easterby and finally Jane picks out some two year olds to watch this week.

This week the Saturday Edition kicks off with Eliza McCalmont speaking to both Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore following City of Troy's gallop at Southwell this afternoon, as part of his prep for the Breeders' Cup Classic. Then onto the weekend racing where David Evans and Karl Burke discuss their Ayr Gold Cup runners and Adrian Keatley provides a positive bulletin on Symbol of Strength ahead of his run in the Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury.

Nick is joined today by Timeform's Dan Barber and trainers David Evans and Karl Burke ahead of their weekend runners and Karl also has news of Irish Guineas winner Fallen Angel. James Armstrong, clerk of the course at Kelso, discusses the issue of low sun in jump racing and David Ord has our weekly Something for the Weekend in partnership with Timeform. Then looking further afield, jockey Blake Shinn looks forward to riding the favourite in Group 1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. Finally, Peter Rotondo of 1st Racing has the latest from California including a dislocated shoulder for Dettori ahead of big targets.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing and breeding world. On today's show, Francis Graffard gives us the reasons for Goliath's absence this weekend, while Willie Mullins remains bullish about his Melbourne Cup squad despite the absence of Hipop de Loire. Also on today's show, Adrian Keatley and Hugo Palmer look to the Breeders' Cup with star juveniles, with Keatley's Symbol of Strength a key player in this weekend's Mill Reef Stakes. Brian O'Rourke tells Nick about the thrill of producing Economics from Copgrove Hall Stud.

Nick is joined by ITV and Sky Sports Racing presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, trainer Jerome Reynier refutes claims made by Paris Turf that the intended partnership between himself and Jean Claude Rouget had been called off. Reynier also brings us up to speed on his Arc and Breeders Cup Classic contenders Zarakem and Facteur Coeval. Plus, Charlie Fellowes on Luther (misses Breeders' Cup) and the Newmarket Open Weekend, Ballyhimikin Stud's James Hanly on consigning yearlings for 40 years, and JA McGrath with the latest from Hong Kong. Nick and Matt also touch on their own Arc thoughts, the self-certified non-runner controversy at Kempton, and the changes to the Cheltenham Festival.