Nick Luck Daily Podcast
Episodes
Ep 1516 - BREAKING: Ascot leaves RCA
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates for today's canter through the racing headlines. First, Nick takes in the breaking news that Ascot Racecourse is set to ...
The Saturday Edition - Ep 193
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A bumper Saturday Edition this week ahead of the Guineas at Newmarket & the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs. Beginning with Newmarket we hear from...
Ep 1515 - All Aboard the Pooma
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick - in Kentucky - is joined by Jane Mangan, in Punchestown, to take a look at a vibrant weekend of racing around the globe. In Louisville, Nick is ...
Ep 1514 - Has Gaelic Warrior become a modern great?
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates to look at today's racing headlines. They begin with the stunning success of Gold Cup winner Gaelic Warrior at Punchesto...
Ep 1513 - De la Hey while the Sun Shines...
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght for a jam-packed show spanning the horseracing world. They begin with the news of 14-time Champion Trainer Paul Ni...
Ep 1511 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick - in Kentucky - is joined by Lydia, in Punchestown, for an edition that threatened to be derailed before it began. But fear not: here it is, in t...
Ep 1511 - How 2000 Guineas favourite has gone from a boy to a man
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway bringing you the Nick Luck Daly from the yard of the Betfred 2000 Guineas favourite, Bow Echo, as we hear from his trainer George B...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 192
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the action this weekend Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the key meetings across the globe starting at Sandown tomorrow, the final day of th...
Ep 1510 - NTF President calls for BHA to fund 'barrier trials'
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead to look ahead to the action coming up over the next few days as they ...
Ep 1509 - Leading Trainer warns BHA over Vet Conflict
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look through today's racing headlines. They are joined first by trainer Jamie Snowden, unhappy at the withdrawal of h...
Ep 1508 - O'Brien and Burke to split at end of season
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick is in Hong Kong, where he is joined by JA McGrath and trainer ...
Ep 1507 - This Masquerade
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick - in Hong Kong - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, star ri...
Ep 1506 - Calandagan and Convergent on Coronation collision course
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through Monday's global horse racing headlines. On today's show, they reflect on the latest raft of...
The Saturday Edition - Ep 191
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway builds up to the classic trials at Newbury in this week's Saturday Edition. Ahead of the Nell Gwyn, we hear from Angus Gold, racing...
Ep 1504 - You don't have to be Einstein...
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to cast eye over Friday's racing news and talking points. Eve Johnson Houghton opens the show, hoping that her stable s...
Ep 1503 - Brighton Rocked
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV Racing's Matt Chapman, who begins today's show with a report on the situation at Brighton racecourse, whose intended fixture on ...
Ep 1503 - Should we DQ on the day?
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead. We initially discuss two key bits of news that broke yesterday. First,...
Ep 1502 - 'It's not a U-Turn" - Noyes backs BHA on affordability
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV presenter Jane Mangan to look through today's racing headlines. Leading the show today is an interview with Social...
SPECIAL: Grand National Review with Lydia Hislop
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Lydia look back on Saturday's Randox Grand National, in which I Am Maximus regained his crown, making it a third successive win in the race f...
Ep 1501 - Fanning eyeing return after cancer surgery
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for Monday's show, looking through the racing headlines from around the world. With the review of Aintree occupying its...
SPECIAL - Grand National 2026: Chance or No Chance?
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The annual 'Chance or No Chance?' podcast is back ahead of the 2026 Randox Grand National as Nick and Lydia Hislop takes you through all 34 runners in...
Ep 1500 - Aintree Grand National Festival Day 2 - LIVE with Lydia Hislop
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 of the Randox Grand National Festival and Nick comes to you from the track, alongside Lydia Hislop, to look ahead to the action this afternoon a...
Ep 1499 - Aintree Grand National Festival Day 1 - LIVE with David Yates, Matt Chapman, Cian Collins etc.
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to you live from Aintree on Day 1 of the Random Grand National Festival and Nick is joined by David Yates to look ahead to the action this afte...
Ep 1498 - Cheekpieces on "playboy" Jagwar in the National
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick this Wednesday morning and joined by the Mirror’s David Yates. As declarations and jockey bookings come through Charl...
Ep 1497 - Is BHA toughening up on 'affordability' threat?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for a look at today's racing headlines. Looking ahead to Aintree, Nick is joined by traine...
Ep 1496 - World's Best Horse raises the bar again
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan on Easter Monday for a look at the key racing headlines from around the world. Trainer David Hayes is first on today's s...
Ep 1495 - Are we guilty of recency bias when it comes to Venetian Sun?
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway bringing you the podcast on Good Friday and joined by RTÉ‘s Jane Mangan. They look ahead to the action this weekend with particu...
Ep 1494 - Chelmsford vs BHA
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding, who starts by looking at the issues at Chelmsford racecourse that mea...
Ep 1493 - Chelmsford City's big fixtures cancelled
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh steps in for Nick on today’s episode of Nick Luck Daily, unpacking plenty of racing headlines. From the 2,000 Guineas scratching drama at Bally...
Ep 1492 - Cheltenham's cancellation 'news' to trainers
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh steps in for Nick with a packed show covering the key stories across racing, including Paul Nicholls’ plans for Aintree and his reaction to Che...
Ep 1491 - Cheltenham cancels its remaining fixtures this season
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick on Monday morning and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead. They start by bringing you the news that Cheltenham ...
The Saturday Edition - Ep 190
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway is back with the Saturday Edition ahead of a bust weekend between racing at Meydan in Dubai, Doncaster in Britain and Rosehill in A...
Ep 1490 - Confusion reigns over Loughnane ban
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today, Nick is joined by ITV’s Matt Chapman to cover all the racing news from around the world, starting with William Haggas who’s set...
Ep 1489 - But the Levy was dry…
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among talking points today are the government's refusal to reform t...
Ep 1488 - Aidan: Albert Einstein could run at Curragh this weekend
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin through today's racing headlines. First up, Aidan O'Brien explains the surprise en...
Ep 1487 - Basking in the Glow
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick and Lee begin with a look at Cons...
Ep 1486 - Botte on the Landscape
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick brings you this episode from Munich airport as he makes his way back from the BMW Hong Kong Derby. He is joined by David Yates to bring you all t...
Ep 1485 - "Times have changed & we need to change with the times" - Elliott
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding. We speak initially to trainer Gordon Elliott who gives us the full debrief upon hi...
Ep 1484 - Check Mates?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick - in Hong Kong - is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through the day's global horse racing headlines. They lead with the news that The...
Ep 1483 - Why really the French came out on top at Cheltenham
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by RTE's Jane Mangan. They look back on Cheltenham and pick out some of the key moments whilst also he...
Ep 1482 - Are there reasons to be cheerful?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show Jockey Club CEO Jim Mullen explains the rudiments o...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Aidan O'Brien on his squad for 2026
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A special treat for our listeners this Monday as Jane Mangan is in Ballydoyle today catching up with supremo Aidan O'Brien. If you want to know how hi...
Ep 1481 - Jockey Club bank on £100m hospitality deal
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Monday post the Cheltenham Festival Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead to reflect on the four days but first up they address the news that The J...
Ep 1480 - Cheltenham Festival Day 4 - LIVE from the course ft. Patrick Mullins & Ben Pauling
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the final day of the Cheltenham Festival, Nick is joined on course by Lydia Hislop and Timeform’s Dan Barber to reflect on all the drama from yes...
Ep 1480 Cheltenham Festival Day 4 - LIVE with Patrick Mullins and Ben Pauling
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the final day of the Cheltenham Festival, Nick is joined on course by Lydia Hislop and Timeform’s Dan Barber to reflect on all the drama from yes...
Ep 1479 Cheltenham Festival Day 3 - LIVE with Henry de Bromhead and Willie Mullins
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the gallops on Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival as Nick is joined by Jane Mangan and David Yates to reflect on yesterday’s action, in part...
Ep 1478 Cheltenham Festival Day 2 - LIVE with Paul Townend & Gavin Cromwell
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joined on the gallops on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival by yesterday’s Champion Hurdle winning jockey Paul Townend as he reflects on Lossiemouth’...
Ep 1477 Cheltenham Festival Day 1 - LIVE with Willie Mullins
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to you LIVE from the gallops on Day One of the Cheltenham Festival as Nick is joined by Jane Mangan. They kick off today speaking to Mark Walsh...
Ep 1476 Cheltenham Festival Eve - LIVE from the gallops ft. Gordon Elliott, Paul Nolan, Emmet Mullins etc.
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, Nick is joined on course by Josh Stacey and Charlotte Greenway who are out watching the Irish contingent a...
Ep 1475 - All Mouth and Trousers
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer for a look at today's racing headlines. They analyse the latest Cheltenham moves regarding Lossiemouth, Mi...
Ep 1474 - O'Leary "nervous" as Brighter Day approaches
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through the latest racing news. As Cheltenham approaches fast, Nick catches up with Gigginstown's Eddie O'Lear...
Ep 1473 - Cheltenham could start watering by the weekend
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a canter through today's racing news. Among guests today are trainer Joseph O'Brien, who talks through his Festival...
Ep 1472 - Ascot "prepared to leave" RCA as Lord Allen fallout begins
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates for a canter through today's headlines. There is no surprise at the departure of Lord Allen as BHA Chair, but...
Ep 1471 - "Business as usual," say Gulf states as conflict continues
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick - in London - is joined by Rishi Persad in Dubai as the conflict in the Gulf continues. They are joined to reflect on a surreal Super Saturday by...
Ep 1470 - Murtagh eyes Dubai prize
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through the latest news from around the racing world. Guests today include Johnny Murtagh, hopeful of a succes...
Ep 1469 - Levy Reform a "Non-Runner" says Betting Industry Chief
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick brings you today's podcast from the Betting and Gaming Council AGM in London. This special episode features an in-depth interview with BGC CEO Gr...
Ep 1468 - Constitution Hill will NOT run in Champion Hurdle
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick reports from Wincanton, joined throughout by Dave Yates, as they react to the breaking news that Constitution Hill will not run in the 2026 Champ...
Ep 1467 - Old Park Star impresses in Kempton workout
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is at Kempton for the annual pre-Cheltenham workouts, featuring horses from the Nicholls, Henderson and Derham stables. Nick catches up with Nick...
Ep 1466 - Skelton's Constitution Hill view + Ka Ying Keeps Rising
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh in for Nick on Monday. We hear from Dan Skelton on the exciting Kabral Du Mathan and get his thoughts on Nicky Henderson’s bold call to run Con...
Ep 1465 - SPECIAL: The Constitution Hill dream sequence
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick reflects in this special episode on an extraordinary night at Southwell to witness Constitution Hill's storming and highly charged return to the ...
Ep 1464 - The Boys from Brassil
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post award-winning writer Jonathan Harding to canter through the racing headlines. In a packed show, they are joined first by...
Ep 1463 - Should the Jockey Club be backing Lord Allen?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for another edition of the popular daily racing podcast. First up today, trainer Ralph Bec...
Ep 1462 - But can the BHA sort out its OWN Constitution?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the issues of the day from around the racing world. Acknowledging Constitution Hill making the cut...
Ep 1461 - Exclusive!
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV and Sky Sports presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Matt has been to Nicky Henderson's bas...
Ep 1460 - France Galop boss in hasty exit
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan for Monday's edition of the popular racing podcast. They look back on the best of the week...
Ep 1459 - Renaissance Man
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Oli Bell to look ahead to a wonderful weekend of racing across the globe, headlined by the Saudi Cup, the world's richest horserace....
Ep 1458 - Top Trolling from Mullins and Morrison
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is in Riyadh ahead of the 2026 Saudi Cup, where he catches up with Kyoto Maekawa, the first woman to be licensed in Japan by the JRA and trainer ...
Ep 1457 - Willie and the World
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is in Riyadh ahead of this weekend's Saudi Cup. The city also plays host this week to the Asian Racing Conference, where Nick catches up with NYR...
Ep 1456 - Golden Gordon could fire fifty at Festival
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick brings you today's edition from Riyadh ahead of this weekend's Saudi Cup, the world's richest horserace. In Riyadh, Nick talks to Bob Baffert, wh...
Ep 1455 - King for a Day
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to canter through the day's racing headlines. `Reviewing all the action from Newbury, Ni...
Ep 1454 - BHA flagged Byrnes ride THREE times on day of race
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan for a canter through today's worldwide racing news. They lead with the fallout from the Philip...
Ep 1453 - Sir Gino hit by return of old issues
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, Nicky Henderson talks us through his decisio...
Ep 1452 - Lord Allen stalemate "insoluble", says NTF chief
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the fallout from the ailing Racing Digital project, d...
Ep 1451 - Walsh not done yet
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom in for Nick and joined by Newsboy from the Mirror Dave Yates. We start with more DRF reflection with particular emphasis on the weekend exploits o...
Ep 1450 - Fact To File lights up Leopardstown
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A special Dublin Racing Festival review podcast. Gordon Elliott joins us to reflect on standout performances from Romeo Coolio and Brighterdaysahead, ...
Ep 1449 - Leopardstown battles to salvage sodden Dublin Festival
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by the Irish Field's Mark Boylan to look at the latest from around the racing world, focusing primarily on whether this weekend's pres...
Ep 1448 - Plan B for Kopek and Haiti
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV's Jane Mangan to gallop through today's racing news from around the globe. With the Dublin Racing Festival occupyi...
Ep 1447 - Henderson moves to quell Sprinter storm
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the unusual and emotionally charged case o...
Ep 1446 - Rain Fury Upon Them
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined today by ITV and Sky Sports presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, trainer Noel Meade...
Ep 1445 - The Hole Point
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. After a tense day at Cheltenham on Saturday, they assess the events...
Ep 1444 - Is Cromwell turning the corner?
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a canter through the best stories in racing. First today, Lydia reflects on her trip to Gowran Park for Thyestes Ch...
Ep 1443 - Repole lets rip as lawsuits fly
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick brings you today's episode from South Florida ahead of tonight's Eclipse awards and Saturday's Pegasus World Cup. Prominent owner and industry f...
Ep 1442 - Gone Fishin'
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick goes night fishing in South Florida with fashion entrepreneur and prominent racehorse owner Andrew Rosen, seeing Miami like never before under t...
Ep 1441 - Mangan: "No Excuses" for resurgent Spillane's
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick - in South Florida ahead of the Pegasus World Cup - is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding, who reports from the UK ahead...
Ep 1440 - Skelton set to keep ride on The New Lion
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to take a canter round the racing world. First today, Harry Skelton talks Protektorat, Thistle Ask, breaking ...
The Saturday Edition - Ep 189
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Saturday Edition is a wrap up of the action from Magic Millions this week, where Nick has been and we've heard some great stories througho...
Ep 1439 - Lucky Down Under
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick coming to you for the final time this week from the Gold Coast in Australia and kicks off with an absolutely fascinating and in-depth interview w...
Ep 1438 - The Value of Everything
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick brings you the third day of Magic Millions from Australia's Gold Coast. First today, a fascinating insight into valuing a yearling with MM owner...
Ep 1437 - The Perfect Blend on The 'Goldie'
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is back with more from Magic Millions on Australia's Gold Coast. Guests at the famous sales house today include TV and Film Star Daniel McPherson...
Ep 1436 - Could it be Magic?
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is bringing you the podcast this week from the Gold Coast for Magic Millions, the racing, sales and entertainment extravaganza that is the envy o...
Ep 1435 - Racing's Worst Kept Secret is Out!
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by David Yates and begin by discussing the news that Harry Cobden will be JP McManus’s number 1 jockey, st...
The Saturday Edition - Ep 188
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the William Hill Half a Mil Classic Chase at Warwick this weekend as we hear from L...
Ep 1434 - Earth, Wind and Fire
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a look at today's racing news. All the weather prospects for the weekend, plus Kim Bailey on his runners at Warwick...
Ep 1433 - Is it time to wake up Poniros?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look at today's news on the popular daily horse racing podcast. First, racing manager Sean Graham gives us the latest...
Ep 1432 - EXCLUSIVE: Lord Allen vs Racecourses in Data Rights Deadlock
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to look at today's racing headlines. Top of the bill today is the revelation that Lord Allen has taken on the race...
Ep 1431 - I'll Follow the Sun
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Oli Bell and Timeform Jumps Editor Dan Barber for today's show. With racing called off around Britain and Ireland, they take stock o...
Ep 1430 - Waiting All Day for Friday Night?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, ARC Commercial Director David Leyden Dunb...
Ep 1429 - Ian Balding, trainer of Mill Reef, dies aged 87
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined today by Matt Chapman as news breaks of the death of Ian Balding, founder of a dynasty and trainer of Mill Reef. His friend Brough Scot...
Ep 1428 - Is El Fabiolo the Mullins Champion Hurdle horse?
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for this New Year's Day edition of the popular daily racing podcast. Nick and Lee look ahe...
Ep 1427 - Gold Cup winner "flat and quiet," as Cromwell ponders Savills flop
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the major headlines from around the racing world. They are joined first by Gavin Cromwell, still s...