Nick Luck Daily Podcast

The Saturday Edition - Ep 175

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Saturday Edition - Ep 175 by Nick Luck

Ep 1344 - Publish and be damned

29 Aug 2025

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Nick - in Nashville - is joined by Jane Mangan for a brisk canter through today's racing news. They cover Kenny Alexander's fraud and bribery charges,...

Ep 1343 - Kublers Can a stately pleasure-dome decree

28 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick is based for a few days in Nashville for the popular Kentucky ...

Ep 1342 - Mill Reef's jockey Geoff Lewis dies aged 89

27 Aug 2025

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Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined today by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead. They begin with the sad news that former jockey and trainer Ge...

Ep 1341 - Why has top JP McManus horse been refused a handicap mark?

26 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the brewing row over the IHRB handicapper's decision ...

Ep 1340 - Hannon still hankering after Breeders' Cup bid with Rosallion

25 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined this Bank Holiday Monday by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. On today's show, Richard Hannon picks up the pieces of Rosallion's dull...

Ep 174 The Saturday Edition - LIVE from York Ebor Festival Day 4

23 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined by Matt Chapman out on the course ahead of the final day of York’s Ebor Festival and with Matt needing to rush off to the Morning Sho...

Ep 1339 - LIVE from York Ebor Festival Day 3

22 Aug 2025

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Day three of York’s Ebor festival and Nick is on track with Timeform’s Dan Barber to look back on yesterday’s action and the performance of Minn...

Ep 1338 - LIVE from York Ebor Festival Day 2

21 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined at York’s Ebor meeting on day two by ITV’s Oli Bell. Nick and Oli look back on yesterday’s action including the tense Juddmonte I...

Ep 1337 - LIVE from York Ebor Festival Day 1

20 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined on the Knavesmire this morning by Lydia Hislop on day one of the Ebor Festival and they kick of by looking ahead to arguably the best r...

Ep 1336 - Flutter boss brands racing "naive" over tax

19 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for a look at today's racing news. On the eve of York's Ebor Festival, Nick and Dave look at the key d...

Ep 1335 - My Enemy's Enemy is my Friend

18 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They chew over the latest declarations...

Episode 1334 - Aga Khan legacy living strong ahead of huge week

15 Aug 2025

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Nick, in Kildare, is joined from the UK by Mirror journalist David Yates to look at today's racing headlines, while Charlotte Greenway brings you a sp...

Ep 1333 - Will a Pacemaker finally do what he's meant to?

14 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined by ITV's Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With York around the corner, Oli has news of his tour round Irela...

Ep 1332 - Gosden: Field of Gold back on track after lameness scare

13 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for a look at today's racing headlines. First up, John Gosden issues a much more upbeat bulletin on Field of Gold, w...

Ep 1331 - Can the Rising Sun set in the West?

12 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With a view to next week's York Ebor Festival, Nick talks to Jack D...

Ep 1330 - A Banksy Original

11 Aug 2025

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Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Billy Loughnane talks about winning his ...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 173

08 Aug 2025

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Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday Edition this week and takes a look at the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes, for which Dave Loughnane discusses his ru...

Ep 1329 - Minella Indo: 'They don't grow on trees.'

08 Aug 2025

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Josh in for Nick and joined by Racing Post's Jonathan Harding on this Friday's episode. On the show, we catch up with Robbie Power to reflect on the r...

Ep 1328 - "The tide is out" for Irish racecourses

07 Aug 2025

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Tom in for Nick again and joined by broadcaster Jane Mangan. We start with the the story in Ireland that has been developing since last week with the ...

Ep 1327 - BHA publishes 2026 Fixture List

06 Aug 2025

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Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by the Director Of Racing at the BHA Richard Wayman. Richard takes us through the 2026 fixture list and the key cha...

Ep 1326 - Inisherin camp opt for France

05 Aug 2025

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Tom in for Nick and joined initially by trainer Kevin Ryan who has opted to send Inisherin to the Prix Maurice de Gheest this weekend over a possible ...

Ep 1325 - Group 1 ambitions for Hugo Palmer

04 Aug 2025

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Josh in for Nick and joined by RacingTV's Tom Bull on this Monday's episode, packed with big-name guests and standout performances from both sides of ...

The Saturday Edition LIVE from Goodwood - Ep 172

02 Aug 2025

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5th and final day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, you join Josh Stacey trackside with RacingTV’s Anthony Dunkley. They recap what has been a fantast...

Ep 1324 - LIVE from Glorious Goodwood Day Four

01 Aug 2025

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Coming to you from day 4 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, Nick is joined by Rishi Persad, both on great cricketing form. They reflect on the biblical c...

Ep 1323 - LIVE from Glorious Goodwood Day Three

31 Jul 2025

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Coming to your from Goodwood on Day 3 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, Nick is joined by the NLD’s own Charlotte Greenway and they break the news tha...

Ep 1322 - LIVE from Glorious Goodwood Day Two

30 Jul 2025

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We’re back on track for Day 2 of the Qatar Good Festival and Nick is alongside Matt Chapman this morning, dressed beautifully as ever. They spin thr...

Ep 1321 - LIVE from Glorious Goodwood Day One

29 Jul 2025

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Coming to you Live from Goodwood on Day 1 of the Visit Qatar Goodwood Festival, Nick is joined on course by the Mirror’s David Yates as they look fo...

Ep 1320 - "He was The Boss" - Edward O'Grady 1949 - 2025

28 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined by Norman Williamson, ...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 171

25 Jul 2025

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Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the King George at Ascot as she recaps on her interview with Andrew Balding discussing Kalpana's chance in Saturday'...

Ep 1319 - Will the BHA's latest move encourage Lord Allen?

25 Jul 2025

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Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Mirror's David Yates. They begin with the news, broken by the Racing Post, that the Premier fixtures ...

Ep 1318 - Balding hoping for "a fair bit" of improvement from Kalpana

24 Jul 2025

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Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead. They begin by taking a look at Saturday's King George at Ascot...

Ep 1317 - Jockey Club comes out in support of Lord Allen

23 Jul 2025

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Tom in for Nick and joined initially by the Jockey Club Group Chief Executive Jim Mullen who makes clear their position in support of Lord Allen's pro...

Ep 1316 - Cercene all set for Goodwood

22 Jul 2025

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Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by David Yates and they hear first from Chris Stickels, who provides a going update from Ascot. Then David Menuisie...

Ep 1315 - Have we seen the next Cheveley Park superstar?

21 Jul 2025

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Josh Stacey bringing you the podcast today and joined by the Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding. They begin by looking back at the action form the Curra...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 170

18 Jul 2025

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Charlotte Greenway is back with the Saturday Edition and has plenty to bring you today. We start in Ireland at The Curragh with the Irish Oaks where E...

Ep 1314 - Why were Gosden/Dunlop drugs cases treated differently?

18 Jul 2025

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Nick, in New York, is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding for today's essential horseracing news and views digest. They bring ...

Ep 1313 - Hauk eyes just six others in Irish Oaks

17 Jul 2025

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Tom in for Nick and joined initially by broadcaster Jane Mangan to assess a field of seven declared for this Saturday's Juddmonte Irish Oaks. We ask w...

Ep 1312 - Eustace Information

16 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined today by Lee Mottershead, senior writer from the Racing Post, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among topics discusse...

Ep 1311 - Defiant Murphy takes aim at Media

15 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by David Yates of the Mirror to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among topics today, the first Oisin Murphy broadcast i...

Ep 1310 - Has the Arc winner come from Leff field?

14 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to spin through the day's horse racing headlines. They look back on the final moments of Newmarket's July Festival with...

Ep 1309 - Buick finds the sweet spot

11 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by Matt Chapman at Newmarket's July Festival for a canter through today's racing news. Guests include William Buick, who notched his 2,...

Ep 1308 - Saffie sweet on summer sprint shock

10 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by David Yates for a packed edition of the popular daily horseracing round-up. At Newmarket's July Festival, Nick checks in with rider ...

Ep 1307 - She said WHAT?

09 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV host Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin with reaction to Irish Gambli...

Ep 1306 - Buick looks set for Field of Gold ride

08 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They look ahead to the July Festival i...

Ep 1305 - A Notable Addition

07 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to digest the weekend's racing action, and to pore over the sport's pressing stories. They put the Eclipse, Jean Prat a...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 169

04 Jul 2025

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Ahead of the Coral Eclipse at Sandown this weekend, Charlotte Greenway bring you the interviews from the podcast this week with connections including ...

Ep 1304 - Murphy's Law

04 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the biggest stories in racing today. They begin with a review of the Oisin Murphy case, hea...

Ep 1303 - Tax doesn't have to be taxing

03 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post journalist Jonathan harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, BHA CEO B...

Ep 1302 - Will Ombudsman bounce?

02 Jul 2025

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Nick is joined by ITV Racing's Oli Bell to canter through today's racing headlines. With an eye on the Coral-Eclipse, they talk to Thady Gosden (confi...

Ep 1301 - Kia appoints new trainer at Freemason

01 Jul 2025

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We start today with this news that Kia Joorabchian is set to replace Raphael Freire at Freemason Lodge in the coming days with Kevin Philippart De Foy...

Ep 1300 - Giants

30 Jun 2025

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In a special 1300th episode of the Daily Podcast, Nick walks the track at Sandown to celebrate 150 years of the racecourse and 50 years of the Coral s...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 168

27 Jun 2025

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Luca Brooks-Edwards brings you a preview for a jam-packed weekend of racing. We firstly focus on the Irish Derby at The Curragh, with quotes from Aida...

Ep 1299 - Court date set for Champion Jockey

27 Jun 2025

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Nick is joined by Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin by discussing the charging of Oisin Murphy with dri...

Ep 1298 - Old Paul Cole, a merry old soul (sometimes)...

26 Jun 2025

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Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With the news of veteran Derby-winn...

Ep 1297 - Lord Allen tenure still uncertain

25 Jun 2025

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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with news that the BHA board met yesterd...

Ep 1296 - Who's coming to The Curragh?

24 Jun 2025

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Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to take a canter through today's racing headlines. With a view to the Classic action at The Curragh this weekend, Nick t...

Ep 1295 - Los Angeles to spend summer on the sidelines

23 Jun 2025

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop with the latest from around the racing world. Aidan O'Brien and William Buick give first class insight into the winners...

Ep 1294 - LIVE from Royal Ascot Day Five

21 Jun 2025

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It’s day five and the final day of Royal Ascot and Nick is joined on course by our RMA interview, Luca Brooks Edwards. We hear first from Harry Eust...

Ep 1293 - LIVE from Royal Ascot Day Four

20 Jun 2025

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Today we’re coming to you again from Royal Ascot on day 4 where Nick is joined by ITV’s Rishi Persad and the Mirror’s David Yates. Whilst the ra...

Ep 1292 - LIVE from Royal Ascot Day Three

19 Jun 2025

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Join us from Royal Ascot on day 3 as Nick is joined by Charlotte Greenway on course, this time from the pre parade ring. They begin by reflecting the ...

Ep 1291 - LIVE from Royal Ascot Day Two

18 Jun 2025

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Live from Royal Ascot on day 2 and Nick is alongside ITV’s Matt Chapman who has a spring in his step and they begin by reflecting on yesterday’s r...

Ep 1290 - LIVE from Royal Ascot Day One

17 Jun 2025

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LIVE from Royal Ascot on Day 1 as Nick is joined on course by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead to look ahead to the action on day 1. Chris Stickels...

Ep 1289 - LIVE from GOFFS London Sale

16 Jun 2025

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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 1288 - Royal Ascot eve with Felicity Barnard CEO

16 Jun 2025

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Recorded this morning from the iconic parade ring at Ascot, Nick brings you a special edition of the Nick Luck Daily Podcast on the eve of Royal Ascot...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 167

13 Jun 2025

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Luca Brooks-Edwards recaps some of the big stories of the week, including the rejected bid for Prix de Diane hopeful Shes Perfect, The GOFFS Arkle Sal...

Ep 1287 - The Royal Ascot Preview - Live at Newsells Park

13 Jun 2025

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Nick brings you this podcast in front of a live audience at Newsells Park for a Royal Ascot preview, featuring guests John Gosden, Richard Brown, Char...

Ep 1286 - $2.5m Shes Perfect offer from Japan

12 Jun 2025

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Joshua Stacey is joined by RacingTV’s Andrew Blair White to break down the latest headlines from the racing world. They’re also joined by Basher W...

Ep 1285 - Graffard locked and loaded with Ascot firepower

11 Jun 2025

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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They are joined by Francis Graffard, assembli...

Ep 1284 - "I can’t begin to tell ya & you wouldn’t believe me anyway"

10 Jun 2025

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Tom in for Nick and we start with the news that legendary trainer Peter Easterby passed away yesterday at the age of 95. HIs younger brother Mick join...

Ep 1283 - How do you fix Derby Day?

09 Jun 2025

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a Derby debrief, and is joined by Epsom GM Jim Allen to discuss how improvements can be made to the day and the cus...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 166

06 Jun 2025

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Charlotte Greenway recaps on the action from Epsom this afternoon including post race interviews with Aidan O'Brien after he once again landed the Eps...

Ep 1282 - THE DERBY 2025

06 Jun 2025

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Nick and Lydia give you the ultimate pre-Derby special, featuring the first major broadcast interview with new Jockey Club CEO Jim Mullen plus Derby C...

Ep 1281 - Uneasy lies the head that wears a Triple Crown

05 Jun 2025

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Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by broadcaster Matt Chapman to look ahead to the Betfred Derby Festival. We hear from Andrew Cooper out on the trac...

Ep 1280 - 19 declared for Epsom Classic

04 Jun 2025

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Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan to analyse the Derby draw with 19 declared, the biggest field since 2003. Luca Brooks-Edwards was at...

Ep 1279 - Dissecting the Epsom Classics

03 Jun 2025

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Josh Stacey takes over the podcast today and is joined by Racing TV's Anthony Dunkley to preview the two Epsom Classics in depth with the help of Dave...

Ep 1278 - Lord Allen's delay is the "best possible news"

02 Jun 2025

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Charlotte Greenway this morning joined by David Yates of the Daily Mirror to begin by looking ahead to this week's classics from Epsom. With the news ...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 165

30 May 2025

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Luca Brooks-Edwards gives a preview to this upcoming weekend's racing. Hear from Aidan O'Brien and Richard Hannon on their Prix Du Jockey Club chances...

Ep 1277 - Lord Allen's start date delayed

30 May 2025

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Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead first to discuss the news that was confirmed at lunch time by the BHA t...

Ep 1276 - IHRB set to review controversial Byrnes unseat

28 May 2025

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Nick is joined by ITV and Sky Racing host Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that the Irish Regu...

Ep 1275 - Could one tiny change be a seismic shift?

28 May 2025

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Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through all today's talking points from around the racing world. They begin by discussing the likely impact of...

Ep 1274 - Dominant stayer Kyprios retired

27 May 2025

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Joint effort today from Nick and Charlotte and the big news to kick us off is that the dominant stayer over the last couple of year's Kyprios has been...

Ep 1273 - Aidan talks through Derby/Oaks/Jockey Club plans

26 May 2025

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Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin with reflections on one Classic w...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 164

23 May 2025

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Charlotte Greenway dives straight into the action this weekend, starting with the Irish 2000 Guineas on which we hear from Harry Charlton (Cosmic Year...

Ep 1272 - Is Cosmic just too quick?

23 May 2025

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Nick is joined by David Yates to look over today's racing news. Guests today include Harry Charlton, on the cusp of his most exciting day as a trainer...

Ep 1271 - Pouliches saga reveals bleaker truths

22 May 2025

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a look at the key racing stories of the day. They lead with a final word from Charlie Fellowes on the failed appeal...

Ep 1270 - How strong is BHA's Weighing Room Ultimatum?

21 May 2025

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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Motteshead to discuss the racing issues of the day. BHA Acting CEO Brant Dunshea joins at the start to...

Ep 1269 - Meehan relishing Rashabar return

20 May 2025

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Nick is joined by ITV presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With a view to this weekend's Classics, they are joined b...

Ep 1268 - Juddmonte march on to the Curragh

19 May 2025

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Nick is joined by Matt Chapman to cast an eye over today's racing headlines. They reflect on an excellent weekend in UK and US, with contributions fro...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 163

16 May 2025

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Charlotte Greenway kicks off by bringing you a wrap up of the action from the final day of the Dante meeting at York today with Adrian Keatley's post ...

Ep 1267 - Beckett the Lion tamer

16 May 2025

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Nick, in Baltimore for the 150th Preakness, is joined by Racing Post Senior Writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world....

Ep 1266 - Turning the Screw

15 May 2025

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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 Dant...

Ep 1265 - Willie Mullins, by Royal Appointment

14 May 2025

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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 Qu...

Ep 1264 - "Who even am I now?" - Rachael bows out

13 May 2025

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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 so...

Ep 1263 - Shes Almost Perfect

12 May 2025

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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 demo...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 162

09 May 2025

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After a fabualous three days of racing on the Roodee where Aidan O'Brien totally dominated the Classic trials Charlotte Greenway recaps on his reactio...

Ep 1262 - Aidan starts to shuffle Derby pack

09 May 2025

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Nick - at Badminton Horse Trials - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to spin through the latest racing news. Today's guests inclu...

Ep 1261 - For He's a Jolly Good Fellowes!

08 May 2025

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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 Shoemar...

Ep 1260 - EXCLUSIVE: Shoemark loses Gosden job

07 May 2025

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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 num...

Ep 1259 - Can Global Jockeys' Challenge move the dial?

06 May 2025

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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 th...