Nick Luck Daily Podcast

The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Wrap-Up

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Wrap-Up by Nick Luck

Ep 1551 - Royal Ascot Day 5 LIVE ft. Chris Waller & Ed Bethell

20 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Day 5 is here! Nick and Charlotte on the pod today and they caught up with Australian trainer Chris Waller who runs Joliestar in Saturday's feature. N...

The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Day 5

19 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick kicks off by reflecting on a third win this week for Wathnan this afternoon thanks to Opportunity in the Duke of Edinburgh, in the company of rac...

Ep 1550 - Royal Ascot Day 4 LIVE ft. William Haggas & Joseph O'Brien

19 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Day 4 of Royal Ascot is here and Dave Yates joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Commonwealth Cup and Coronation Stakes. William Haggas is ...

The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Day 4

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the back of success in the Ribblesdale, Richard Brown joins Nick to reflect on a fantastic win for Earth Shot as well as spinning through his thoug...

Ep 1549 - Royal Ascot Day 3 LIVE

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Day 3 of Royal Ascot is here and Matt Chapman joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Ascot Gold Cup. William Buick is on FaceTime reflecting ...

The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Day 3

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're back ahead of day 3 and kick off with Nick in conversation with Richard Brown to reflect on the runners from day 2. Then looking ahead to Thurs...

Ep 1548 - Royal Ascot Day Two LIVE

17 Jun 2026

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On Day 2 of Royal Ascot Nick is joined by St James's Palace Stakes winning trainer and jockey George Boughey and Billy Loughnane. Charlie Budget purch...

The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Day 2

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The second episode of the Wath Pod is back and Wathnan are on the board on the first day thanks to Map of Stars in the Wolferton. Richard Brown is al...

Ep 1547 - Royal Ascot Day One LIVE

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Day 1 of Royal Ascot has arrived and Nick is here bright and early joined by Lee Mottershead on track. George Boughey caught up with Nick before Bow E...

The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Day 1

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A special series for Royal Ascot every day this week with today Nick Luck bringing you the insight into all eleven of the Wathnan Racing runners on Da...

Special - LIVE from GOFFS London Sale

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick visits the prestigious GOFFS London Sale on the eve of Royal Ascot, bringing listeners straight to the heart of the racing world's most glamorous...

Ep 1546 - A Royal Winner?

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined on the eve of Royal Ascot by The Mirror’s David Yates, and Nick at length speaks to the King and Queen’s racing manager John Warren...

The Saturday Edition 197

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eva O’Neill on the Saturday Edition this week, she speaks to Anthony Bromley about the Double Green horses entered for the Goffs London Sale on Mond...

Ep 1545 - Nick Luck Daily Royal Ascot Preview

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from Newsells Park Stud, in association with Fitzdares, Nick is joined by a power packed panel consisting of John Gosden, George Boughey...

Ep 1544 - Lilt's Diane tilt & Ascot water

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tom in for Nick and joined at first by trainer William Haggas who sends Lilt to the Prix de Diane this weekend. William talks of her chance and also l...

Ep 1543 - Haydock cancels next four fixtures

10 Jun 2026

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Kicking off today’s show, Nick speaks to Haycock’s Clerk of the Course Dan Cooper who announces they have been forced to farm out their next four ...

Ep 1542 - Do UK punters have Stockholm syndrome?

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined this morning by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead to look again at the decision by the stewards at Epsom to declare Benvenuto Cellini...

Ep 1541 - When is fair not fair?

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick joined this morning by Racing TV’s Lydia Hislop to reflect on the Betfred Derby Festival. They start with the controversial decision by the ste...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 196

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eva O'Neill brings you the Saturday edition this week with all attention to Saturday afternoon's Betfred Derby. Kevin Blake and Anna-Lisa Balding spea...

Ep 1540 - The Derby 2026

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick bringing you the show today from Epsom racecourse ahead of the Bedford Derby festival, kicking off later today. He’s joined by Racing TV is Lyd...

Ep 1539 - Freewheelin’ Dylan

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The buildup to Saturday’s Epsom Derby continues as Nick, joined by RTÉ’s Jane Mangan, catches up first with Dylan Browne-McMonagle who will be ab...

Ep 1538 - Reaction from the Derby draw

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today at the Betfred Derby Draw in the Peninsula Hotel, alongside her is Rishi Persad who discusses this weekends decla...

Ep 1537 - A Derby for Everyone

02 Jun 2026

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Charlotte Greenway bringing you the podcast this morning from Epsom racecourse and joined by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead. First off they speak...

Ep 1536 - O'Brien owns the Jockey Club

31 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates for an absorbing edition of the popular daily racing podcast. With Aidan O'Brien's extraordinary 1-2-3 in the...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 195

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday Edition this week with Eva O'Neill as she looks ahead to the Prix du Jockey Club on Sunday from Chantilly while Donnacha O'Brien shares his h...

Ep 1535 - King and Queen to attend Derby Day

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On the agenda today: the King and Queen are set to attend the Derby...

Ep 1534 - Are Daryzan & Constitution River facing nigh on impossible tasks?

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Matt Chapman to look ahead to the racing at Sandown this evening, with Middleham Park’s Tom Palin shari...

Ep 1533 - What's happening at Haydock?

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined today by award-winning Racing Post journalist Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick talks at some l...

Ep 1532 - Anger grows over Irish Vet Protocols

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With the fallout intensifying from veterinary interventions bef...

Ep 1531 - Joseph O'Brien added to Juddmonte roster

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by David Yates to canter through today's racing headlines. First today, trainer Joseph O'Brien joins the show as news reaches us that h...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 194

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday Edition this week and looks ahead to the Irish Classics this weekend, starting with the 2000 Guineas on Sat...

Ep 1530 - Gambling Commission Blinks

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined for a lively edition of the popular daily racing podcast by ITV Racing's Matt Chapman to canter through today's racing news. First toda...

Ep 1529 - "Younger than Trump" - Can Savill return as BHA Chair?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Amongst today’s discussion points: can Peter Savill return as BHA...

Ep 1528 - Time for Walker star to pull his finger out?

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look at today's racing news from around the world. On toady's show, trainer Ed Walker explains why Sunday is such an ...

Ep 1527 - Industry on high alert over Equine Flu threat

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by ITV Racing's Oli Bell to look at the news of the day from around the racing world. With the threat of Equine Flu mounting and alread...

Ep 1526 - Can Last Ditch Letter derail Affordability Checks?

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, they review the weekend's activit...

Ep 1525 - Beckett filly could be in different Orbit

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They reflect on yesterday's key Derby ...

Ep 1524 - Repole weighs in on Triple Crown debate

14 May 2026

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Nick, in Baltimore, is joined from York by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They discuss yesterday's Musidora Stakes, ...

Ep 1523 - Take Me to the Pilot

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to look at today's racing headlines. Rishi is at York, where we are joined by rider Tom Marquand, who gives his thought...

Ep 1522 - Field of Gold in race against time for Ascot

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by David Yates for Tuesday's edition of the popular daily racing podcast. Juddmonte manager Barry Mahon is first up today, with a full ...

Special: From Ballydoyle with Aidan O'Brien

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Special: From Ballydoyle with Aidan O'Brien by Nick Luck

Ep 1521 - Blake Lively

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick returns with the first of this week's shows, with four excellent guests. First, Aga Khan Studs racing manager Nemone Routh reflects on the Poulai...

Ep 1520 - Where did Chester go wrong?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding on this Friday morning. They begin by setting the scene at Chester y...

Ep 1519 - Fact or Friction?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Oli Bell to cast an eye over today's major racing stories. Continuing coverage of impending Financial `Risk Assessments, Nick talks ...

Ep 1518 - Cloth-Eared Gambling Commission set to press on regardless

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They open up today with discussion of tomorrow's key Gambling Co...

Ep 1517 - Hawks and Doves

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to bring you today's racing news and analysis. They lead with a deep dive into yesterday's Ascot/RCA announcement and a...

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...