Nick Luck Daily Podcast

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.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world today. They lead with the news that the King and Queen have sent a horse to be trained by Willie Mullins, and are joined by their majesties' racing and bloodstock adviser John Warren. With York's Dante Festival beginning today, Nick catches up with CEO William Derby and also talks to David Egan, number one rider for Amo Racing about Dante Stakes hopeful Tuscan Hills plus the exciting two year olds he's riding this week. As declarations filter through for the Yorkshire Cup on Friday, Nick takes the opportunity to catch up with the ever-insightful and entertaining Philippa Cooper about the return of her talented homebred stayer Sweet William. Plus, JA McGrath with the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for the latest from around the racing world. On the day after the retirement of Rachael Blackmore, they are joined by some of those most influential and instrumental in her career: Henry de Bromhead, Shark Hanlon, Eddie O'Leary and Nina Carberry. Timeform's Dan Barber brings us Rachael's Top 5 perfomances of all time, while - in other news - Roger Teal explains why Kieran Shoemark has been overlooked in favour of Ryan Moore for this weekend's Lockinge ride on Dancing Gemini, plus Sally Flatt from Childwickbury Stud is our Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Josh Stacey in for Nick and joined by Jonathan Harding of the Racing Post to reflect on the action over the weekend, starting with Shes Perfect's demotion to second pace in yesterday's French 1000 Guineas. Her trainer and owner Charlie Fellowes and Basher Watts share their thoughts and ask for answers with regards to Barzalona's riding tactics in the later stages. Then Anthony Dunkley takes a look at this week's Preakness Stakes before retiring jockey Max Kendrick shares what's next for him out of the saddle.

After a fabualous three days of racing on the Roodee where Aidan O'Brien totally dominated the Classic trials Charlotte Greenway recaps on his reaction to these performances as well as his comments on The Lion In Winter, ahead of his return to action at York next week. Richard Hannon is hoping that Nightime Dancer will prove his Derby credentials at Lingfield this weekend and explains why he thinks he could be under rated before Charlie Fellowes looks ahead to his two runners in France's equivalent of the 1000 & 2000 Guineas at Deauville on Sunday.

Nick - at Badminton Horse Trials - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to spin through the latest racing news. Today's guests include Aidan O'Brien, reflecting on a typically dominant Chester May Festival, and Richard Hannon, bidding to halt the ballydoyle dominance in the Lingfield Derby Trial. Plus, breeder Colin Bryce on the dropping foal crop, Project Pace and solutions for the sport. TPD's Adam Mills gives his verdict on the Classic Trials so far, while we introduce you to Mason Paetel, the star 16 year old apprentice sponsored by the podcast this season.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing and Sky Sports host Matt Chapman for news and insight from around the racing world. Matt has the last word on the Shoemark/Gosden story, before we move on to talk to Charlie Fellowes about his two Classic runners in France this weekend. Plus, NTF CEO Paul Johnson rails against the BHA's policy to delete small field handicaps, while Owen Burrows gives the lowdown on all his stable stars, including Falakayeh, Nakheel, Gethin and Anmaat. Ben Atkins has the weekly Pointing update plus 1/ST SVP Peter Rotondo on Gulfstream's Royal Ascot qualifiers this weekend and a look ahead to the Preakness.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that Kieren Shoemark has lost his job as number one rider to the Gosdens following his ride on Field of Gold. Thady Gosden explains the decision. Also today, NBC's Randy Moss on Sovereignty missing the Preakness and the future of the Triple Crown, plus Adrien Cugnasse on a political storm engulfing French racing, and JA McGrath reports from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by The Mirror's David Yates to discuss the latest from the world of horse racing. Special guest today is Lachlan Fitt, co-founder of the Global Jockeys' Challenge that is set to make a significant entry on to the scene in 2026. Nick and Dave debate whether the concept can capture the public imagination. Also on today's show, reflections on Bank Holiday action plus the decision to move Derby declarations to 72 hours. Ned Toffey from Spendthrift Farm celebrates another Kentucky Derby winner from their supersire Into Mischief, while Timeform's Dan Barber puts the Guineas performances into context.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect on a tremendous weekend of sport, during which the Godolphin ownership scooped all four intercontinental Classics, the 1000 and 2000 Guineas, plus the Kentucky Derby and Oaks. They are joined by Godolphin MD Hugh Anderson, Kentucky Derby winning rider Junior Alavarado, double-Classic placed trainer Ollie Sangster, and Adam Mills from Total Performance Data. Plus, Nick and Lydia discuss the reaction to the ride on Field of Gold in the 2000 Guineas, Francis Graffard's view on geldings in the Arc, the balance of the three racedays at Newmarket and much more.

Charlotte Greenway here with this week's Saturday Edition and looks ahead to a big weekend of racing from Newmarket and Churchill Downs. We've got plenty of connections on show including John and Thady Gosden (Field of Gold); Jamie McCalmont (Green Impact); Harry Davies (Wimbledon Hawkeye); Hugo Plamer (Seagulls Eleven); Ger Lyons (Red Letter); Ralph Beckett (Chantilly Lace); Umberto Rispoli (Journalism); Brendan Walsh (East Avenue)

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop ahead of a superb weekend of global racing. Ahead of the Guineas, they are joined by Ralph Beckett, who sounds suitably excited about his once raced filly Chantilly Lace. Nicky Henderson drops in for a final line about Constitution Hill ahead of his run at Punchestown, while we preview the Kentucky Derby in some depth over a cocktail with NBC's Matt Bernier and TPD's Adam Mills. Jon Knapman is back with all the latest WorldPool details for the opening European fixture of 2025, while Paul Commins from Albany Stud reflects on an excellent result to top the Guineas Breeze Up sale.

Nick, in Kentucky, is joined by Jane Mangan in Punchestown, while Charlotte reports from Newmarket, as all bases are covered ahead of a classic weekend. Charlotte talks to John and Thady Gosden about their Guineas favourite Field of Gold, while she also gets the latest from James Owen on Ambiente Friendly and Wimbledon Hawkeye. In Louisville, Nick talks to Umberto Rispoli, rider of Kentucky Derby favourite Journalism, while he gets an overview on the race from analyst and race caller Nick Tammarro. Plus, another point to point instalment from Ben Atkins and the team.

Nick is joined by ITV star Oli Bell to take a look at today's headlines from around the racing world, with tentacles around the Guineas weekend, Punchestown and Kentucky, where Nick is based this week. Guests today include Guineas winning trainer Hugo Palmer, whose Seagulls Eleven has had a carbon copy preparation to that of his sire Galileo Gold. Also on the show, Davis Menuisier looks forward to unleashing his star three year old Janey Mackers in the Pretty Polly, while Nick catches up with Barry Connell and R Mike Smith, both delighted winners at Punchestown on Tuesday. In Kentucky, the CMNWLTH fractional ownership team - successful in the Derby with Mage - now have a real shot at winning Friday's Kentucky Oaks - their principal, Chase Chamberlin, drops in to chat and reminisce. Meanwhile Racing Welfare's Gemma Waterhouse has details of the charity's latest challenge.

Nick is joined by David Yates to look at today's racing news from around the world. Nick is now in Kentucky, having flown in from Hong Kong yesterday to the news of a top jockey's involvement in a serious road accident. Nick and Dave give details at the head of the show, while also looking ahead to the Guineas, the Kentucky Derby and Punchestown. Guests include Harry Charlton, who says he would be very happy to run Cosmic Year in the Guineas if he was asked, while Jamie McCalmont looks ahead to an exciting week for Marc Chan, owner breeder of Green Impact, and Dan Barber gives the Timeform perspective on both Classics. Meanwhile, at Punchestown, Michael Buckley explains why Constitution Hill was today given an entry for the Gold Cup at Ascot, and - in Kentucky - Brendan Walsh looks forward to inheriting New Century for this weekend's American Turf and has high hopes of Derby success with East Avenue.

Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to reflect on the action from over the weekend starting with Sandown where Willie Mullins sent out three winners on the day to retain the British Trainers' Championship, which included the impressive Il Etait Temps, who's part owner Craig Kieswetter is along to discuss the performance and how this now five time Grade 1 winner seems to keep going under the radar. It's Guineas week and we hear from Ger Lyons who has the fancied Red Letter in Sunday's 1000 Guineas and shares his hopes for the daughter of Frankel this season. Roger Teal joins the show to mull over the next target for Dancing Gemini who won Friday's bet365 mile in good style, while Lee also looks ahead of day 1 of Punchestown & Constitution Hill on Friday after a video was released of him schooling over fences this weekend.

This week Charlotte Greenway mixes both codes and kicks off with the action from Sandown this weekend as we hear from Nicky Henderson , who runs Jonbon and Lucky Place whilst he also has news of Constitution Hill's participation in Ireland next week. Joe Chambers looks at Rich and Susannah Ricci's runners at Sandown & why Willie Mullins's owners are so keen and willing to support his title bid. Then Joseaph O'Brien looks ahead to his Punchestown runners and also Al Riffa who is in action in France this weekend in the Prix Ganay. Also in the Ganay is Wathnan Racing's Map of Stars and racing manager Richard Brown has news on him whilst Christophe Ferland looks forward to the return of Arc second Aventure on the Longchamp card this weekend. Finally, over the Hong Kong where Nick is in situ as he catches up with trainers David Hayes (Kah Ying Rising) & Adrian Bott (Mr Brightside & Royal Patronage) on their respective runners.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Nicky Henderson who tells us that all went well with Constitution Hill’s gallop this morning and he has been given the green light for Punchestown! Lee Mottershead, senior writer at the Racing Post joins us to reflect on this news and we then turn our attention to two brilliant days at Sandown Park. We are joined by clerk of the course at the track Andrew Cooper who tells us what conditions we can expect across all four tracks in use. Trainers Ed Walker and Ralph Beckett are well represented on Friday’s flat card and run through their chances, notably Almaqam and I Am I Said. There was another record breaking Breeze Up Sale yesterday, this time at Goffs Doncaster and Katie Walsh joins to talk about the Mehmas colt she consigned for £1m. Plus it’s Friday so Sporting Life’s Dave Ord has something fo the weekend.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at all the news from the racing world. They begin with a quick spin through Willie Mullins's declarations for Sandown on Saturday, and are joined by Joe Chambers to discuss the appearance of Gaelic Warrior and the non-appearance of Lossiemouth. Also on today's show, Joseph O'Brien talks Scorthy Champ, Banbridge and much more, while trainer Christophe Ferland has a bulletin on last year's Arc runner up Aventure, who reappears at Longchamp this weekend. In Hong Kong, Nick catches up with trainers David Hayes (Ka Ying Rising plus his sons' Mr Brightside) and Adrian Bott (co-trainer Royal Patronage) ahead of FWD Champions' Day, while Ben is along with this week's Point to Point slot.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They take a deep dive into the case of Dylan Phelan vs Ladbrokes, have the answers to question posed to ARC last week surrounding Amphitheatre Racing, and review the action from Epsom yesterday. Plus, Nick catches up with Race for the Crown show runner Ian Sambor, who brought the Netflix show to screens yesterday, while Newsells Park's Julian Dollar is our Weatherbys Bloodstock guest, and JA McGrath is alongside Nick in Hong Kong.

Josh Stacey in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. They begin by reflecting on Haiti Couleurs's impressive success in yesterday's Irish Grand National for Welsh trainer Rebecca Curtis. Ridden by Champion Jockey elect, Sean Bowen, he shares what yesterday's win meant and also winning the championship this season. Sean's father Peter, joins Josh to look at where his son's drive and talent comes from and what his success means to the whole family. Dan Skelton, who holds a nearly 60k lead in the trainers' championship, discusses his huge team of runners this week as he looks to get the better of Willie Mullins this time around. Kieran Clark has the weekly Timeform update before Jacob Webb has the latest on french jockey, Nicolas Gauffenic, who suffered a nasty fall over the weekend.

Nick is joined by David Yates of the Mirror to bring you all the latest from around the racing world. Today's guests include Nicky Henderson, who gives news of Constitution Hill plus reflections on the horse's extraordinary popularity at the Lambourn Open Day and his thoughts on the trainers' championship. Also today, Harry Cobden on riding for Willie Mullins and his hopes for more such opportunities at Punchestown and beyond. Meanwhile, Wathnan's Richard Brown looks forward to Map of Stars, Damysus and Haatem this week, but warns that James Doyle may be off games for 3-4 weeks following a collarbone injury at Chelmsford on Friday. Plus, Tamfana's owner Eamon O'Connor discusses her return to action at Sandown this week.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for the Good Friday edition of the podcast. With news that organised action has led to the abandonment of a race at Southwell on Easter Sunday, Nick talks to campaigner Sam Hoskins, former trainer Mark Johnston, and NTF President Nick Alexander in an attempt to understand the background to the boycott. Also on today's show, Fairyhouse GM Peter Roe in advance of the Irish National Festival, and Molly is back with an update on podcast pointer Baunmore Jet.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to bring you today's news from around the racing world. Following Field of Gold's Craven romp, Juddmonte's Barry Mahon discusses plans for the three key Guineas colts in their ownership. Also on today's show, Kia Joorabchian reflects on a record spend at the Tattersalls Breeze-Up sales, while Karl Burke discusses returning plans for Classic winner Fallen Angel, Adrien Cugnasse reports on the fallout between Edouard de Rothschild and his successors at France Galop, and Ben Atkins has the latest from the Point to Point field.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing, Sky Sports, Sun Racing, PaddyPower, atttheraces and Eventmastersuk's Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the horse racing world. In Newmarket for the Craven meeting, they catch up with Nell Gwyn winner Kieren Shoemark, who also has the lowdown on Craven Stakes fancy Field of Gold. Also on today's show, Kate Harrington gives us the inside track on mother Jessie's two Guineas contenders Green Impact and Hotazhell. Legendary consignor Willie Browne reflects on smashing his own Craven Breeze-Up record, while Roger Teal has the latest on Lockinge contender Dancing Gemini, Plumpton's Craig Staddon looks forward to welcoming Willie Mullins and Al Asayl's Harry Peter-Hoblyn is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstcock Guest.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop on Day One of Newmarket's traditional and prestigious Craven meeting. Ahead of tomorrow's eponymous feature, they talk to Wimbledon Hawkeye's trainer James Owen, and discuss the trainer's jockey arrangements on his star horses this season. Also on the show today, we hear from Aidan O'Brien on his early Classic contenders in the company of Charlotte Greenway and Jane Mangan, while Newmarket trainer Tom Clover shares his dismay at the poor prize money on offer on Easter Sunday and spins through this week's runners. Nick and Lydia run with the Easter prize money theme and also discuss ARC's Amphitheatre Racing, whose motives have caused a degree of consternation amongst punters and professionals this week. Plus, Dan Barber talks Scottish National, Craven Ratings and a two year old to watch from the Timeform perspective.

Ahead of the first British Classics of the flat season, Charlotte Greenway & Jane Mangan are at Ballydoyle and joined by Aidan O'Brien after second lot as they look ahead to his likely runners in the Betfred 1000 & 2000 Guineas, with a positive update on both his leading fancies. Then they look ahead to those with Epsom on their agenda before discussing plans for some of the stable stars including Kyprios, Los Angeles & Storm Boy. Finally, Aidan gives us a two year old for Royal Ascot, who's name could be changed this week to reflect his ability!

Nick is joined by Mirror Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. After unpacking the Scottish National/Trainers' Championship, they launch into the Flat, with trainer Francis Graffard joining the show to discuss star filly Zarigana's comeback win, plus news on Calandagan, Goliath, Map of Stars and more. Also today, Brian Meehan plots his next steps with Greenham runner-up Rashabar, while Ed Crisford looks ahead to the Nell Gwyn Stakes with Arabian Dusk and delights in the Grade 1 victory of Choisya at Keeneland. Newbury CEO Shaun Hinds explains how the Berkshire racecourse has performed a stunning turnaround in attendance figures, plus - in Australia - Bjorn Baker reflects on the biggest week of his career, which culminated in the Sydney Cup victory of Arapaho. With the Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up sales this week, the doyen of the 2yo sales Con Marnane joins the show.

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 159 by Nick Luck

Tom in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan who argues the UK Trainers' Championship is no forgone conclusion! The voice of Scottish racing Gordon Brown tells us why the Coral Scottish National meeting is so special. Macdermott is back in the race to defend his crown this year and we hear from his owner Pat Gallagher about his chances this year. Sadly no Apple Away in the race but the man who bought her (and Whistle Stop Tour who lines up on the card), Paul McIvor, tells us what he'll be looking for at next week's Tattersalls Cheltenham sale. With news that Inothewayurthinkin will not run again this season we hear from trainer Gavin Cromwell who also takes us through his Irish National hopefuls. William Haggas is along to talk Dubai Honour ahead of a bid for more Australian silverware in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday and Christophe Lemaire also joins ahead of his first ever ride in Sydney. And Sporting Life's Dave Ord is with us providing something for the weekend.

Joshua Stacey in for Nick and is joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop. In today's episode, Caroline Davies from the Racecourse Association reflects on a damning report from Lee Mottershead in the Racing Post about the current state of weighing rooms at British racecourses. Harry Charlton looks ahead to Newmarket after Cosmic Year's impressive return to action at Kempton Park last night, Brian Meehan and Ollie Sangster also provide a word on their Guineas hopefuls, Ben Aktins brings us our usual Thursday update from the Point-to-Point world and Clive Hadingham shares his thoughts on Surrey Quest's bid to go one better in the Coral Scottish Grand National this Saturday.

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and journalist Rishi Persad and we start with the news that the Coral-Eclipse, staged every year at Sandown Park, will be worth £1m this year making it the most valuable race ever staged at the track. Head of racing at Sandown Andrew Cooper and Coral's PR Director Simon Clare join to tell us how this has come about. Simon also comments on the Coral Scottish Grand National this weekend and on how many runners Willie Mullins is likely to have at the meeting. Rishi and Tom discuss this further and ask what racegoers are likely to make of the potential Mullins domination at Ayr and in the UK over the coming weeks as he bids for a second consecutive UK trainers' championship. We hear from Alan King who sends Masaccio to Ayr this weekend over 3 miles plus Tattersalls Marketing Manager Jason Singh looks ahead to next week's Craven Breeze Up Sale. Jim McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong and we are joined by Calandagan's trainer Francis-Henri Graffard who reflects on the horse's run in Dubai and tells us where some of his stable stars will start off the season.

Josh Stacey in for Nick today and begins by reflecting on the sad news that came through this morning regarding Grand National runner Celebre D'Allen who sadly passed away last night after taking a sudden downturn. James Given, BHA's Director of Equine Health and Welfare joins the show to reflect on events that took place with this horse from the moment he collapsed while James also explains the stringent measures that the BHA have in place before a horse can even line up. Timeform's Dan Barber looks at the figures of the race and assesses how it stacks up against previous renewals. David Power Jockey's Cup winner Harry Skelton pops in to discuss that 500k prize as well as the final couple of weeks of the trainers' title and what Dan has up his sleeve to curtail Willie Mullins's late bid. Christian Williams looks back on his winner on Saturday in Liverpool before this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock segment takes us to South Africa as we hear from Eugene Freeman of Boland Stud.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Mirror's David Yates as they reflect on a fantastic Aintree Grand National Festival and the big race itself on which we hear from winning rider Patrick Mullins along with the owner Nick Rockett, Stewart Andrew. Both discuss the emotions of the day and the continuing celebrations whilst Jamie Osbourne is along to look back on the agonising defeat suffered by Heart of Honour in the UAE Derby before we cover the retirement announcements from the weekend with Hayley Turner's long time agent Guy Jewell and jockey Alan Johns who went out with a winner yesterday at Ffos Las.

It’s Grand National day and Nick’s out on track having a look at some of today’s runners and again Shark Hanlon joins the show, this time taking over with the interviewing duties as he introduces us to some of the team over to support Hewick in this afternoon’s big race. Anthony Honeball is out picking grass with Brookie and hopes he can run a big race in this afternoon’s Maghull Novices’ Chase while Dan Barber looks at the big one from his own perspective as well as sharing what Timeform make of the race.

Nick and Lydia return with their annual runner-by-runner guide to this year's Grand National

Ahead of tomorrow's Dubai World Cup meeting JA McGrath and Liam Mullen have been out and about speaking with various connections including Christophe Lemaire on the strong Japanese challenge; Chantal Sutherland on a tough couple of years and returning to the top table; Nemone Routh ahead of Calandagan's run in the Sheema Classic; Danny Shum looks ahead to Romantic Warrior; and finally Niels Petersen shares his hopes for his Scandinavian raider.

Back again on track for Day 2 of the Aintree Grand National Festival and Nick is joined today throughout by David Yates and by a host of guests including clerk of the course Jon Pullin who has an update on the ground and the watering they've done on overnight. Keiran Burke has Soul Icon in the Topham and discusses why they've decided to tackle the famous fences and Peter Scudamore joins mid dog walk to look back on his experiences in the saddle in the National and later the winners trained by himself and Lucinda Russell. Danny Mullins drops in after exercising Glengouly, who he rides in the Topham and explains the thinking behind choosing Meetingofthewaters in the Grand National over Minella Cocooner before finally Shark Hanlon provides a positive update on Hewick who was bouncing after his leg stretch out on track this morning.

The Nick Luck Daily Podcast comes to you Live from Aintree on Day 1 of the Grand National Festival and once again Nick is in amongst it with Jane Mangan as the horses are out stretching their legs. Mary Mangan has just watched Spillane’s Tower out on track and share her hopes for him in this afternoon’s Aintree Bowl before ITV’s Alice Plunkett drops in to chat about what makes this place so special. Whilst out picking grass, Paul Gilligan and Buddy One join the show and look at whether this admirable horse can go one better than he did in the Liverpool Hurdle last year. Rob Hogarth is out on track fulfilling ITV media commitments but has time to have a quick word on Ahoy Señor and he’s extremely bullish about his chances against Spillane’s Tower. Then Gavin Cromwell shares his hopes for his three in the National, all of which are very prominent in the market, before Patrick Mullins runs through some of Willie’s contenders this week including Lossiemouth today and Gaelic Warrior who he rides in the Bowl this afternoon.

Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick and joined by Timeform's Dan Barber to look ahead to the action from Aintree, kicking off tomorrow. Dan and Charlotte take a deep dive into Friday's declarations and pick out a couple of eye catchers as well as those that have something to prove. Charlotte also gets the low down on Hewick from Shark Hanlon ahead of his National bid whilst Max McNeill discusses his exciting Aintree team, including his two in the big one. Ben Atkins joins for our weekly P2P segment ahead of tomorrow's Foxhunters at Aintree with reflection on yesterday's Hunter Chase sponsored by the podcast on which Olive Nicholls shares her delight after victory aboard Viroflay. Finally, off to Dubai where JA McGrath is in situ and has news of the Hong Kong runners as well as a catch up with James McDonald on his mounts.

Ahead of Aintree, Charlotte Greenway brings you a bonus episode as she catches up with trainer Nicky Henderson to run though some of his biggest chances over the three days in the Grade 1s and handicaps including: Constitution Hill, Jonbon, Lulamba, Jango Baie, Hyland, Chantry House, Excello, Fantastic Lady, Impose Toi & Jeriko du Reponet.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin with the latest Grand National news, with Johnny Burke discussing how he went from without a ride to being offered two in the space of an afternoon. Sean Bowen shares his excitement at picking up the ride on Three Card Brag, while this year's Clerk Jon Pullin gives us a going and watering update. William Haggas delights in another Australian Group One with Dubai Honour at Rosehill, while RSN's Michael Felgate discusses the bitter divisions within the ATC over the proposed sale of the historic track. Dual Grand National hero Tiger Roll's breeder Jerry O'Brien is a brilliant bloodstock guest this week, courtesy of Weatherbys.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to look at the day's racing news. They start with the appointment of ex-Ladbrokes and Reach PLC boss Jim Mullen to be Group CEO at the Jockey Club. The news is welcomed on the podcast by RMG Chief Exec Nick Mills. Also on today's show, trainer Sandy Thomson expresses reservations at the process by which Mr Incredible was an enforced scratch from the Grand National, while Ben Pauling looks forward to running Twig, who has just scraped in, and Keith Donoghue explains the reason for blinkers on favourite Stumptown. Plus, Liam Mullen catches up in Dubai with jockey Tadgh O'Shea about his decision to partner Laurel River in the World Cup this Saturday. Closer to home, Cornelius Lysaght is debriefed by Molly after her excellent second on the pod pointer Baunmore Jet at Maisemore yesterday, while - across the pond - NBC's Matt Bernier runs the rule over the key Kentucky Derby preps at the weekend.

The flat returns to the turf in Britain this weekend and Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the Lincoln meeting from Doncaster. Various insight from those with runners in the feature, the William Hill Lincoln including David Egan, David Menuisier, Gary Robinson and Richard Brown whilst there's also a bit on the Brocklesby favourite & Spring Mile fancy in there too.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Joining today's show, Jimmy Mangan explains why Spillane's Tower could have a big advantage at Aintree next week, while trainer David Menuisier is unleashing a secret weapon of a jockey who is robbing three pounds this weekend. Plus, Sportinglife.com's David Ord has Something for the Weekend himself at Doncaster, while Nick catches up with retiring BHA Chief Medical Adviser Jerry Hill, who discuses the impact of the Pandemic, saunas and much more. Also today, Fred Timmis - trainer of NLD bonus hunter Captain Tommy - tells Nick how the plan was hatched, much to Oli's obvious delight.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for today's tour of the horse racing world. Kicking off with the Grand National, Sam Twiston-Davies reveals why he has chosen to ride Beauport in the big race. Nick and Lydia also reflect on the absence of L'Homme Presse and touch on one or two who perhaps shouldn't be running. Coolmore Australia's Tom Magnier joins the show to discuss the shuttling of City of Troy, while jockey David Egan looks ahead to a potential piece of history on Lincoln day, while his weighing room colleague Richard Kingscote reflects on a superb treble at Sha Tin in Hong Kong yesterday. Newbury's George Hill tells Nick about significant prize money increases this season, plus BHA Director of Equine Science and Welfare James Given draws today's show to a close with an in-depth look at new anti-doping protocols and their potential impact.

Joshua Stacey is joined by RTV analyst Dan Overall for a packed episode. First up, Henry de Bromhead reflects on Bob Olinger and Air Of Entitlement’s Cheltenham Festival victories before discussing his Aintree runners. Lucinda Russell shares her Aintree plans, including updates on Myretown, Ahoy Senor, and Derryhassen Paddy. Richard Phillips provides the latest on Idas Boy, while Rebecca Curtis navigates a jockey dilemma with Irish Grand National favourite Haiti Couleurs. Joe Tizzard outlines his Aintree team, and Jim McGrath brings us the latest from the Hong Kong racing scene.

Nick is joined by RTE and RTV analyst Jane Mangan. First today, owner Jon Shack on the sale of Emily Upjohn to Japan, via a date with Flightline. Plus, Richard Brown on Wathnan's strong hand for the Lincoln, Dan Barber on the history of the Timeform double squiggle and Mr Incredible, Ben Atkins arrives early with the Pointing Update, and Burgage Stud's Victor Connolly is back in the Weatherbys Bloodstock hotseat. Plus, Nick and Jane with all the latest on BHA's anti-doping measures.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through the day's racing headlines from around the globe. First up, RTE and RTV's Jane Mangan reports from Aidan O'Brien's press morning, which has cast doubt on the participation of star 2yos The Lion in Winter and Lake Victoria in their respective Newmarket Guineas. Also today, with the Lincoln kicking off the Flat Turf season in the UK this weekend, Nick talks to owner Gary Robinson, whose Classic-placed Galeron is back from a spell in Australia and raring to go, while trainer Gay Kelleway looks for a big weekend with runners in the Brocklesby at Doncaster and in Kempton's Queen's Prize. Continuing our build up to Aintree, jockey Nick Schofield - twice placed in the race - shares his excitement at riding Monbeg Genius this year, while David Maxwell has a good team bound for Liverpool, and tells Nick that Joker de Mai has a good chance of giving him his elusive Foxhunters' winner. Further afield, Yulong's Vin Cox reflects on yet another top-level win for Via Sistina, while Coolmore's Mick Flanagan revels in the sale of Hong Kong Derby winner Cap Ferrat, whose win broke the horse's maiden tag at the seventeenth time of asking.

In this week's episode, Charlotte Greenway looks at the racing this weekend from three different continents, starting on home soil with Harry Derham who sends out nine runners on Saturday between local track Newbury and Kelso. Then we move down under for the return of Via Sistina at Rosehill and in opposition os William Haggas's Al Mubhir so we hear from his jockey Tom Marquand who also has a couple of other rides on the day. Then finally, JA McGrath looks ahead to Sunday's Hong Kong Derby and explains why this race means so much to the local fans despite only being a Conditions race.