Nick Luck Daily Podcast

This week's Saturday Edition kicks off with a post race interview with Harry Fry, following Gidleigh Park's success in the Grade 2 Lightening Novices' Chase at Windsor this afternoon with Nick, whilst Harry also looks ahead to Boothill in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot tomorrow. It'll be a tough ask for Boothill taking on Jonbon and Energumene and Sean Graham shares why they're coming back to run in the Clarence House with Energumene having been beaten in it both times previously. Then, onto Sunday back at Windsor, we hear from connections of runners in the Fleur de Lys Chase including Dan Skelton on favourite Protektorat; Lucinda Russell on Ahoy Senor and finally AJ O'Neill looks ahead to Indiana Dream's first run for the yard.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest racing news. In this edition, Nick and Lydia take a deep dive into the latest shambolic abandonment to hit British racing, this time at Ludlow. Trainer Dan Skelton vents extreme frustration, while jockey David Bass gives his view, plus the response from Ludlow manager and clerk Simon Sherwood and RCA boss David Armstrong. Also today, Nick and Lydia look forward to Constitution Hill plus preview this weekend's action with David Ord from Sportinglife.com and Fitzdares broker Orlando Meyrick. Hughie Morrison drops in to talk about the popular Secret Squirrel and several generations of wife Mary's homebreds.

Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss today's horse racing events. They look ahead to the Winter Million and debate the merits of the big two in the Clarence House Chase. Nick is joined by trainer Lucinda Russell who’s Ahoy Senor is bidding to get back on track in Windsor's Fitzdares Fleur de Lys Chase on Sunday, while podcast regular Joe Chambers, racing manager to Rich Ricci, tells us about Royale Pagaille’s bid to win a third Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock and fills us in on the owner’s other stars. Also in today's show, James Owen pinpoints the next target for his Champion Hurdle hopeful Burdett Road and we're off point to pointing with Ben Atkins and Molly Armytage.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Emmet Mullins has news of Corbetts Cross (Gold Cup), Noble Yeats (edging towards retirement) and Jeroboam Machin (sidelined). Plus, Dan Skelton explains why L'Eau du Sud is not running at Windsor this weekend, while Naohiro Goda fills us in on intriguing Japanese Champion Hurdle entry All the World. Jockey Club Head of Racing Jon Pullin tells us why reserves are back in the Grand National, 1/ST Racing's Aidan Butler talks about the wildfire relief efforts at Santa Anita Park, plus JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for Tuesday's edition of the popular daily horse racing podcast. At the All Party Parliamentary Group for Racing and Bloodstock reception in the House of Commons on Monday night, Nick caught up with APPG Chair Dan Carden MP, who speaks of his enthusiasm for racing and his opportunities to advocate for the sport in parliament. Also today, Arena Racing Company CEO Martin Cruddace gives Nick a lengthy and wide ranging interview which covers Affordability Checks, Prize Money, Racecourse Closures, Customer Experience, Levy Reform, The Winter Millions, and more. Plus, Timeform's Dan Barber examines the merits of Salvator Mundi, while AJ O' Neill has the latest on the fascinating recruit Indiana Dream, and Pascal Noue of Haras de la Hetraie is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by David Yates to canter through today's global racing headlines. Guests today include Sean Graham on Energumene's bid to make it third time lucky in the Clarence House Chase, while Robbie Power talks about Robcour's Windsor raiding party, which may include Gerri Colombe, plus plans for other stable stars. Super agent Tony Hind discusses the return to the UK of Billy Loughnane and his championship aspirations, while trainer George Boughey - set to provide Billy with so many of his rides - discusses his impending move. Jamie Osborne drops in to discuss his successful raids on Meydan as we ask whether Heart of Honor could be the next Toast of New York. Trenton Akers documents the latest mishap to befall the Magic Millions, and Keeneland's VP Sales Tony Lacey previews the January Sale which begins today.

This week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews this week with those connected to runners at some of the big Spring Festivals including Darren Yates who explains why he's sold The New Lion, Nicky Henderson on this week's talking horse who's now favourite for the Triumph Hurdle, Gavin Cromwell with an update on a couple of his leading lights, David Pipe provides an update on his Champions Bumper fancy & Jack Kennedy assess whether he will be back from his latest injury in time for Cheltenham.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to canter through this week's racing news. Guests today include Irish Champion jockey Jack Kennedy, who updates Nick on his progress as he recovers from yet another broken leg. Also on today's show, a lengthy chat with multiple Classic winning trainer Jim Bolger, who outlines his own plans for consolidation and eventual retirement, but not before he has unleashed some exciting prospects on this season's biggest races. Plus, Tom Magnier on the Magic Millions record breaking sales topper by first season sire Home Affairs, Dave Ord on the return of Salvator Mundi, and Dubai Racing Club farrier Julien Daublain on shoeing some of the world's best as they converge on the desert.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today's racing news. Today's guests include Nicky Henderson, who offers a slightly different appraisal of Triumph Hurdle Talking Horse Lulamba ahead of his Kempton debut. He also has news of fellow juvenile Palladium, while trainer Ben Pauling considers the FFos Las option for Handstands and Personal Ambition ahead of their hastily staged Saturday card. Michelle Yu reports from fire ravaged Southern California, where the blaze is perilously close to Santa Anita. Meanwhile, on the Gold Coast, racing goes ahead as planned this Saturday, and Nick catches up with Channel 7 broadcaster Lizzie Jelfs, whose Race With Lizzie syndicate owns the favourite for the Magic Millions 2yo Classic. Ben Atkins is along with this week's point to point news.

Nick is joined by David Yates for today's edition, tidying up latest weather and contingency briefings from the BHA, before reflecting on the big Cheltenham entries in the company of Gavin Cromwell, who explains why stable star Inothewayurthinkin will not appear in the Gold Cup and all but rules out a tilt at the Grand National. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Elizabeth Breton, a week on from her 100th birthday, about why she still rides twice a week and how horses have helped her through life's more demanding times. Plus, Bob Baffert on his serious looking squad of Classic prospects for 2025, the lifting of his Churchill suspension, the state of California Racing and jockey arrangements for this year. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to canter through today's racing news. They bring you the latest on prospects for this week, plus contingencies for this weekend, as well as analysing some of the customer experience issues thrown up over the last few days. Our feature length interview today is with David Pipe, who is seeking a return to the Festival winners' enclosure with the hugely exciting Windbeneathmywings. Also on the show, Timeform's Dan Barber has a hugely entertaining Virtual Veterans' race, featuring the highest rated 12+yos this millennium, while Mike and Matthew de Kock are truly stellar guests in this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock slot as their training partnership gathers momentum.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop this Monday morning to discuss the latest from the world of horseracing. This episode focuses on the series of mishaps and missteps to have befallen the sport in Britain since Friday, with weather wreaking havoc and a number of racecourses coming under heavy fire for their handling of abandonments. BHA Acting CEO Brant Dunshea answers the questions, and also addresses the question of why ITV viewers were left with nothing on Saturday afternoon. NTF President Nick Alexander and Taunton Clerk Robert Bellamy, who may stage England's only turf fixture this week, also have their say. Plus Ascot Racing and Public Affairs Director Nick Smith drops in to tell us why the track has invested another chunk into the King George prize fund, and trainer Kelly Morgan is our guest in this month's Overbury People.

Nick brings you this special bonus podcast with Darren Yates, owner of leading Cheltenham fancy The New Lion, who explains the surprise sale of the horse to JP McManus. He also indicates that he plans to exit the sport altogether by the end of the season, and cites a number of issues he has with the way racecourses look after owners as one of the reasons.

In the first Saturday Edition of the year, Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the racing this weekend (weather permitting) from Sandown with an update on condition from Clerk of the Course Andrew Cooper before hearing from Sporting Life's Dave Ord, who nominates two horses to follow at Sandown, before Jeremy Scott runs through his runners over the weekend at Wincanton & Chepstow. Then finally it's over to Ted Walsh who runs Shuffle The Deck in Sunday's Grade 1 Lawlor's of Naas Novice Hurdle.

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to canter through today's racing headlines. Guests today include trainer Jeremy Scott, with a bulletin on star mare Golden Ace, Sportinglife.com editor David Ord with something for the weekend, and Toby Jones, the French based bloodstock agent who bought Sir Gino. Also on today's show, we welcome back James Willoughby who explains why the proposed changes to weight-for-age do not go nearly far enough, while Brisbane-based journalist Trenton Akers gives the latest on the catastrophic situation with a damaged track on the Gold Coast that has led to tomorrow's Magic Millions Raceday being relocated at the eleventh hour. In the UK, Andrew Cooper has the latest on Sandown's prospects of beating the weather.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined first up by Simon Munir, who discusses the appointment of JJ Slevin as first jockey to his and Isaac Souede's ownership. He also has news of El Fabiolo, who is on a slow road back to the racecourse. Also on today's show, Ted Walsh talks about his exciting youngster Shuffle The Deck, set for a Grade One assignment at Naas on Sunday. Ted also has thoughts on the best performances of the Christmas period. Plus, Alan Delmonte, Levy Board CEO explains why the HBLB has given 1.15m to the making and promotion of Champions:Full Gallop, while Ben Atkins and Molly Armytage are along with the latest point-to-pointing instalment.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for the final podcast of 2024. With a testing forecast for Cheltenham's New Year's Day fixture, Nick talks to Clerk Jon Pullin about the meeting's prospects, while trainer Gary Moore issues a confident bulletin on Salver, one of the likely stars on show in the Relkeel Hurdle. Also in this episode, Dan Barber gives the Timeform bulletin on the key starring performances over the weekend, and has a nice nugget on Dan Skelton's ability to run up winning sequences at far flung venues. Plus, ITM's Alex Cairns is along to talk about the Stallion Trail (Jan 10 & 11), in association with Weatherbys.

Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined to reflect on a spectacular weekend by Eddie O'Leary, who discusses the options for runaway winner Brighterdaysahead. Similarly spiky and entertaining copy is delivered by Darren Yates, owner of Challow Hurdle winner The New Lion, while Gina Andrews celebrates her 400th domestic point to point winner and Derek Thompson bids farewell to the commentary box.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for the first of the post-Christmas episodes, with reflections on an outstanding day's racing on Boxing Day. Nick and Jane are joined at some length by Nicky Henderson, reflecting on Constitution Hill's stunning comeback, plus humble pie from Paddy Brennan and Ben Pauling on how The Jukebox Man's season may progress from here.

Charlotte Greenway brings you a shortened version as the final episode before Christmas and is joined by Fergal O'Brien to reflect on Crambo's success as Ascot on Saturday in the Long Walk Hurdle. Then onto the action over the festive period where Joseph O'Brien explains the jockey booking of Paul Townend aboard Banbridge before we hear from James Owen on how and if Burdett Road can serve it up to Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth in the Christmas hurdle whilst Sam Thomas looks at the same race from the perspective of his runner Lump Sum as well as running through his Aintree and Welsh National runners.

This week's edition with Charlotte Greenway focusses on the action at Ascot tomorrow including comment from Olly Murphy & Gordon Elliot on the two leading chances in the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle. Then, onto Kempton on Boxing Day and a recap of the interviews this week with plenty of connections with runners in the Ladbrokes King George as well as the Christmas hurdle inc. Nicky Henderson; Joe Chambers; Harry Skelton; Emmet Mullins; Joseph O'Brien & Andy Edwards.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for the final full episode before Christmas... they are joined at some length by Ricci racing manager Joe Chambers, who gatecrashes this show with news of the owner's stars, including a report on Christmas hurdle entry Lossiemouth and some of the likely riding arrangements. Later in this episode, Felix de Giles tells us about Juntos Ganamos, the intriguing King George supplementary, while Olly Murphy has the lowdown on Long Walk favourite Strong Leader, Dave Ord has something for the weekend, Dan Cooper addresses weather worries at Haydock, plus Howden CEO and Founder David Howden discusses his backing of the new Thoroughbred Aftercare initiative.

Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined first today by Nicky Henderson, who issues his most positive bulletin yet on Constitution Hill ahead of his long awaited comeback next week at Kempton. Also on today's show, Harry Skelton talks Grey Dawning plus plans for Ascot this Saturday, while L'Homme Presse's owner Andy Edwards anticipates a bold show from his much beloved horse. Barney Clifford brings us the latest going report. Nick and Jonathan discuss the latest developments in the John Dance case, and ask whether the industry should have done more to assess his suitability as an owner, while they also run the rule over the latest likely whip DQ at Newbury.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Lee Mottershead of the Racing Post. They looked ahead to the racing this weekend and over the Christmas period in the company of Emmet Mullins, who predicts Corbetts Cross will be slicker in the King George than we've seen so far and AJ O'Neill who nominates the likely Grade 1 targets for some of their most exciting novice hurdlers. Lee picks out the key points from the Levy's annual review and discusses the dramatic opener at Catterick yesterday. Then Thady Gosden comments of some of their recent first time out two year old winners that may even have Classic aspirations before finally we head to JA McGrath for our Hong Kong bulletin.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined to day by disqualified trainer Ronan McNally, who is challenging the decision of the Irish regulator in the High Court. Also on today's show, trainer Barry Connell outlines plans for his stable stars and explains why he feels Marine Nationale is ready to bloom again. Plus, Adam Mills from TPD with a fascinating take on how jockeys adapted to the new jumps track at Windsor, Ben Atkins with an early pointing update, Timeform's Dan Barber on Venetia Williams, and top Danish breeder and racing administrator Iben Hjorth Buskop is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to look at the latest news and events from around the racing world. In today's episode, they are joined by Gordon Elliott, with news of his latest star bumper horse, plus The Wallpark's Ascot bid and the stars on show over Christmas. Joseph O'Brien has a positive bulletin on Banbridge for the King George, though reveals he could be on the lookout for a jockey, while Fergal O'Brien looks ahead to Dysart Enos in this Saturday's Ladbrokes Hurdle at Ascot. Trainer Matt Sheppard drops in to talk about his recently published memoir, Confessions of a Slow Two Miler.

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 148 by Nick Luck

This Friday, it's a joint production between Nick and Charlotte Greenway and they're joined by Jane Mangan to look ahead to this weekend's racing on both sides of the Irish Sea. Starting in Ireland, Tony Costello explains why Asian Master wasn't sold as a store and his journey from point to points to the fourth placed spot in the Supreme Novice Hurdle, ridden by his son Tom. Then onto Cheltenham over the next couple of days and Caroline Tisdale and Paul Nicholls discuss their runners before getting the thoughts of Sporting Life's Ben Linfoot on the December Gold Cup as part of this week's Timeform, Something for the Weekend.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news and goings on from around the racing world. Joining the show today, guests include trainer Harry Fry, whose In Excelsis Deo looks to have a big chance in Cheltenham's December Gold Cup. Harry also has news of Gidleigh Park, plus has some strong feelings about racing at Sandown going ahead last weekend in spite of the weather warnings. Also today, Kim Bailey ponders tomorrow's Plan B with Chianti Classico, while Ascot's marketing supremo Tom Johnson enjoys the racecourses latest offering being awarded 'ad of the day in Campaign magazine and discusses the success of "The Ascot You." Michael Guerin drops in to discuss the banning of Greyhound Racing in New Zealand, while Ben and Molly are along with our Pointing Pointers which includes news of two new sponsorships from the NLD Podcast.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, jumps trainer Ben Pauling outlines plans for his star novice chasers Handstands and The Jukebox Man. Also on today's show, Nick and Rishi discuss the nuances of Conor Grant's Gimcrack speech and look ahead to this weekend's action at Cheltenham. Plus, Henrietta Knight tells Nick how much she enjoyed yesterday's comeback jumps winner at Footwell, while Stuart Williams pays tribute to the late Tony Hide. In anticipation of three great clashes between two of the world's best, Laurel River's handler Bhupat Seemar joins the show with an update, and JA McGrath walks the Hong Kong beat.

Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined to day by Cork trainer Jimmy Mangan who, although excited about Spillane's Tower's King George bid, warns that it is highly. contingent on soft ground at the Sunbury track. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave pick through the reporting on Frankie Dettori vs HMRC, while - in the company of former Windsor Champion Jockey Hywel Davies, they welcome the return of jumping to the Berkshire track. Dan Barber pops in with the Timeform perspective, Erwan de Chambure from Haras de Montaigu is this week's Weatherbys Guest, while Nick catches up with Clonbonny Stud's Denise O'Brien, who shaves her head for Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland this evening.

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. While reviewing the weekend's jumps action, they are joined by Richie Deegan - luckless to depart from Banbridge at the final fence at Cork - and Dan Skelton, again the beneficiary of a fine weekend, but whose Protektorat will now not head to the King George. Also on today's show, all the wrap from Hong Kong, including a chat with Vase winning rider Oisin Murphy, and reflections on the astonishing turnover figures. Plus, Lydia has a firm take on the need for padded hurdles at all racecourses following research published last week that is outlined by BHA Director of Equine Health and Welfare James Given, while Tabitha Worsley joins the show to discuss just how slow and unacceptable the progress has been in modernising jockeys' changing facilities.

This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway starts by looking at the Tingle Creek with Darragh O'Keeffe, who's set to ride Quilixios for Henry de Bromhead. Then it's ontp Aintree where Kim Bailey explains the reason behind giving Chianti Classico, despite the fact he's got to lump 12 stone around on potentially heavy ground. Finally it's off to Hong Kong ahead of their Longines International Races on Sunday, for which we hear from Davide Hayes; Zac Purton; James MacDonald; Vincent Ho and Harry Eustace.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan to look ahead to the weekend action from Sandown, Aintree, Navan and Cork. Starting with the Tingle Creek at Sandown they discuss whether this will simply be a walk in the park for Jonbon and jockey Darragh O'Keeffee joins the show to share what Quilixios brings to race and how literally we can take his form from last time out. Dave Ord also picks out a few that we need to keep an eye on from a Timeform perspective before we hear from Tom Palin of Middleham Park Racing, head of Marie''s Rock heading thorugh the sales ring at GOFFS next week. Finally, Amedeo dal Pos is along having collected the Special Achievement Award at the ROA Awards last night after Prague's miraculous last 14 months.

Nick is in in Hong Kong ahead of HKIR, where he talks to David Hayes, trainer of the world's most exciting sprinter, Ka Yang Rising, to Harry Eustace, whose Docklands continues his world tour, and to Australian radio host Andrew Bensley about increased Aussie participation in the event. Also on today's show, Nick and Neil Channing take a deeper dive into racing's black hole created by the drop in gambling turnover, while Kim Bailey has news of a new jockey for Chianti Classico this weekend plus the latest on Trelawne. Ben Atkins and Molly Armytage join for our weekly point to pointing jaunt.

Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post reporter Jon Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With a largely UK agenda today, they discuss the new interim BHA CEO, the controversial Lingfield stewarding decision on Tuesday with trainer Dean Ivory, plus the failure to complete comparable weighing room facilities for female jockeys with PJA CEO Paul Struthers. Also on today's show, we hear from Yulong GM Vin Cox about the bold plans for the global racing and breeding juggernaut, including in the UK, while JA McGrath has a primer on today's HK International Jockeys' Challenge.

Nick is in Hong Kong ahead of the International Jockeys' Challenge and the HKIR, where he gets an opportunity to catch up with some of the world's leading riders under one roof: Ryan Moore leads the way, followed by Zac Purton, James MacDonald, William Buick, Vincent Ho and Hugh Bowman. At the beginning of the episode, Nick talks to HKJC's Head of Racing Marketing about her background as an athlete and in major brand management, and how she and her team are trying to apply those principals at the Club. Back in the UK, Timeform's Dan Barber looks back at last weekend's key highlights, including making sense of the two mile hurdle division, while looking ahead to all the feature races at Sandown and Aintree on Saturday.

Nick, in Hong Kong, is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest goings on from around the horseracing world. They begin with a debrief on an excellent weekend's jumping in the UK and Ireland, and reflect on Lossiemouth's sparkling triumph with Joe Chambers, who also runs the rule over the other Ricci runners over the past fortnight. Also on today's show, owner Steve DeLemos ponders the future for star sprinter Live In The Dream with the news that trainer Adam West is set to move to France, while - in Hong Kong - HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges gives Nick the lowdown on what to expect in Longines HKIR Raceweek and has an in-depth bulletin on developments in mainland China. With the Sceptre sessions at Tattersalls about to get underway, Michel Zerolo, responsible for consigning the Chad Brown stakes winners Idea Generation and Royalty Interest on Tuesday.

It's the Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway and this week ahead of the fighting fifth, we hear from Sam Thomas who weighs up whether Welsh Champion Hurdle winner Lump Sum can play his part and serve it up to the big two at Newcastle tomorrow afternoon. Then it’s onto Newbury where the focus is Saturday’s Coral Gold Cup and this episode features interviews with Jamie Snowden (Colonel Harry); Paul Nicholls (Kandoo Kid); Ben Pauling (Henry’s Friend); Noel George (General en Chef); Joe Chambers (Horantzau D’Airy); Eddie Harty (Grandero Bello) and finally Henry de Bromhead (Senior Chief), who also discusses his two key runners in the Grade 1 Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to take stock of the latest news and events from around the racing world. This episode focuses heavily on the upcoming racing at the weekend in the UK and Ireland, and includes guests Jamie Snowden and Ben Pauling, with input from Sportinglife.com Editor Dave Ord and TPD analyst Adam Mills. Nick and Lydia also discuss the latest on the Levy deal, the statutory charges upsetting on course bookmakers, and who might be in line for BHA CEO.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with news that star French chaser Il Eat Francais is back in work and could still target the King George. Trainer Noel George also has news of this weekend's Coral Gold Cup fancy General en Chef. Plus, Henry de Bromhead on Senior Chief in that race and a while host of stable stars, including Slade Steel and Monty's Star, while Eddie Harty has a fascinating story about the ownership of his own Newbury contender Grandero Bello. Ben and Molly are back with our weekly Pointing update, with pod pointer Baunmore Jet set to debut at Larkhill this weekend. NHRM Chair Frances Stanley drops in to tell us about Presents Galore, your opportunity to do some Christmas shopping in Newmarket this weekend.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that Grey Dawning may yet make the King George at Kempton having emerged well from his Haydock exertions. Also on today's show, Sam Thomas looks ahead to the Fighting Fifth with rising star Lump Sum, while Timeform's Dab Barber considers the Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle divisions in light of last weekend. Nick talks to Shirley Anderson-Jolag about becoming the first woman to take to the rostrum at Tattersalls, while Coolmore Australia's Tom Magnier is our Weatherbys Guest and has news of exciting sprinters set to tackle Royal Ascot next year. Debbie Kepitis shares her joy at Winx's latest offspring, while JA McGrath has a bulletin from Hong Kong, and Romantic Warrior's trainer Danny Shum joins with an update ahead of next weekend's big races.

Nick is joined by Sky, ITV and Sun broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined by 14-times Champion Paul Nicholls to discuss his likely runners at Newbury at the weekend, while he also has updates on Bravemansgame and Ginny's Destiny. Nick and Matt engage in a robust debate around Matt's Sun column yesterday and the future of the mares' hurdle at Cheltenham, while Richard Fahey joins the show to talk about Spirit Dancer's trip to Hong Kong, breeder James Cloney of Clara Stud reflects on success at Tattersalls December Yearling sale (900k top lot), and Michael Guerin has news of a reprieve for jumping in New Zealand.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to take at look at news and events from around the racing world. They begin with a reflection on a pulsating John Durkan Chase at Punchestown, and are joined to discuss the performances of the 1-2 by their owner's racing manager Frank Berry. Also on today's show, taking stock of the weekend's Champion Hurdle merry-go-rounnd, and Joe Chambers gives an update on Lossiemouth, plus outlines plans for Haydock hero Royale Pagaille and looks ahead to this weekend's Coral Gold Cup. With an MP now lending vocal backing to the growing campaign to ban greyhound racing, GBGB CEO Mark Bird outlines the case that he is making to government and the wider public for the continuation of the sport, and underlines the implicit knock-on threat to horseracing. William Buick joins the show to look back on his second in the Japan Cup aboard Durezza.

Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to some cracking action this weekend and starts with the Betfair Chase at Haydock for which Grey Dawning is the current favourite, and trainer Dan Skelton provides a positive bulletin on him before Sam Twiston-Davies looks forward to getting the leg up on Bravemansgame and Gabriel Leenders weighs up whether Gold Tweet is up to this challenge. Then Gavin Cromwell discusses his two Grade 1 runner this weekend and finally Aidan O'Brien has news from Japan of Auguste Rodin, ahead of his final start in Sunday's Japan Cup.

Following on from Nick's interview with Jonjo Sanderson yesterday, today Peter Savill explains Plumpton Racecourse's decision to leave the RCA and whether he believes other will follow suit. Nick is then joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect of Savill's comments before looking ahead to the stellar line up of horses set to run this weekend. Sporting Life's Dave Ord has the regular Timeform, something for the Weekend segment before Nick catches up with former trainer John Hammond, in his role as racing manager to Gérard Augustin-Normand, following a listed success for Tipinso, a smart colt by Pinatubo, who could be French Guineas bound.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. On today's episode, we hear from Sam Twiston Davies who, in a candid interview, talks about picking up the ride on Bravemansgame for his old boss Paul Nicholls in the Betfair Chase. Also today, RCA board member Jonjo Sanderson issues a rejoinder to Peter Savill's broadside as Plumpton leaves the organisation. Nick and Dave reflect on further fall out from the Cheltenham fatalities, and take a look back at last night's Cartier awards. From the sales ring, Nick catches up with Aaron Langan, consignor of one of the GOFFS stars yesterday, while Harry Herbert looks forward to the sale of Believing at the Sceptre Sessions at Tattersalls. Ben and Molly are back with this week's Point to Point update, with pod pointer Baunmore Jet just days away from his seasonal debut. Plus, John Nicholas, Quarantine Manager, joins us from the Dubai Racing Club.

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead. We start with JP McManus’s column in the racing post entitled “Why I think Cheltenham Festival handicaps need to change”. Lee tells us how this came about gives his views on JP’s comments. We hear from Nico de Boinville in conversation with Josh Stacey after Constitutions Hill's gallop on Monday and we ask whether the market drift on his Fighting Fifth and Champion Hurdle claims is an overreaction. We are joined by Gavin Cromwell and Gabriel Leenders who have intended Betfair Chase runners this weekend and the former also has Inothewayurthinkin in the John Durkan on Sunday. We also hear from Haydock clerk of the course Dan Cooper who tells us much needed rain is on the way. After four riders were banned at Lingfield yesterday, jockey coach George Baker joins us to give his assessment of events. Nick has been catching up with Chair of the TBA National Hunt committee Simon Cox ahead of Warwick’s Thursday fixture and we have the latest from Hong Kong with the croc.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with jumping today: first, Willie Mullins's plans for his superstars in this weekend's John Durkan at Punchestown, followed by Nicky Henderson in conversation with Josh Stacey at Newbury post-Constitution Hill's gallop with Sir Gino. Also on today's show, Aidan O'Brien joins Nick from Japan ahead of Auguste Rodin's Japan Cup tilt, while Naohiro Goda assesses the strength of the home defence. Plus, Ralph Beckett explains why Starlust will take on Ka Ying Rising in Hong Kong, Dan Barber traverses codes and countries in the Timeform perspective, Michael Guerin has exciting news for New Zealand racing, Charlotte catches up with Robert Tierney at the Goffs Foal Sale and Guillaume Vitse - who recently acquired River Tiber to stand in France - is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates (Newsboy) to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With a grim day at Cheltenham leading to three fatalities in short order, two from sudden death, this episodes explores what befell the horses involved and the industry and wider media reaction. A scientific context is provided by Equine Cardiovascular clinical leader Dr Celia Marr. Also on today's show, trainer Dan Skelton with the latest on his Betfair Chase favourite Grey Dawning plus fallout from his weekend runners, while Ged Mason reflects on a remarkable ownership 4-timer spanning Bahrain and Cheltenham. Jockey Zac Purton drops in to chronicle the latest step towards stardom from record-breaking HK Sprinter Ka Ying Rising, while Alex Elliott looks forward to the breeding stock season, and particularly to the sale of You Got To me in the Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions.