Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to look over today's racing headlines. They are joined first by National Trainers' Federation CEO Paul Johnson, who warns of the potential impact of business rate rises on training establishments in Britain. Also on today's show, in-form trainer Sam Thomas on what promises to be another fruitful weekend at Cheltenham, plus Timeform's Dan Barber with encouraging words on a few novice chasers. In Bahrain, Nick reflects on a season of plenty with trainer Karl Burke, and gets the lowdown on Bahrain International contender Royal Champion, as well as an update on injured stable rider Clifford Lee. George Scott reflects on another Group One win at the weekend, while Overbury's Simon Sweeting considers how studs such as his own should and can respond to the foal crop crisis. Kentucky-based stalwart consignor James Keogh is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

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