Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Ep 1299 - Court date set for Champion Jockey

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

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 1288 - Royal Ascot eve with Felicity Barnard CEO

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 1258 - Godolphin paint the town Blue

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect on a tremendous weekend of sport, during which the Godolphin ownership scooped all four intercontinental Cla...

The Saturday Edition - Ep 161

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Greenway here with this week's Saturday Edition and looks ahead to a big weekend of racing from Newmarket and Churchill Downs. We've got ple...

Ep 1257 - Robust Journalism

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop ahead of a superb weekend of global racing. Ahead of the Guineas, they are joined by Ralph Beckett, who sounds suitably...

Ep 1256 - Will the Gosdens hold Court?

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick, in Kentucky, is joined by Jane Mangan in Punchestown, while Charlotte reports from Newmarket, as all bases are covered ahead of a classic weeken...

Ep 1255 - The Real Mike Smith

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by ITV star Oli Bell to take a look at today's headlines from around the racing world, with tentacles around the Guineas weekend, Punch...

Ep 1254 - Top Jockey arrested after "serious" car crash

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by David Yates to look at today's racing news from around the world. Nick is now in Kentucky, having flown in from Hong Kong yesterday ...

Ep 1253 - Mullins Reigns Supreme

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to reflect on the action from over the weekend starting w...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 160

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Charlotte Greenway mixes both codes and kicks off with the action from Sandown this weekend as we hear from Nicky Henderson , who runs Jonbo...

Ep 1252 - Constitution Hill gets Punchestown green light

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Nicky Henderson who tells us that all went well with Constitution Hill’s gallop this morning and he has been...

Ep 1251 - Heavy Artillery Inbound

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at all the news from the racing world. They begin with a quick spin through Willie Mullins's declarations for...

Ep 1250 - Ladbrokes vs Phelan: Behind the Headlines

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They take a deep dive into the case of Dylan Phelan vs Ladbrok...

Ep 1249 - Skelton "would back himself" at the prices

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Stacey in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. They begin by reflecting on Haiti Couleurs's impressive success in yes...

Ep 1248 - "Dan deserves it" - Henderson backs Skelton in title race

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by David Yates of the Mirror to bring you all the latest from around the racing world. Today's guests include Nicky Henderson, who give...

Ep 1247 - "Pissed Off" Trainers force race cancellation in Southwell boycott

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for the Good Friday edition of the podcast. With news that organised action has led to the abandonment of a race at Sou...

Ep 1246 - Kia rips up the playbook. Again.

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to bring you today's news from around the racing world. Following Field of Gold's Craven r...

Ep 1245 - Is Guineas winner hiding in plain sight?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by ITV Racing, Sky Sports, Sun Racing, PaddyPower, atttheraces and Eventmastersuk's Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the ...

Ep 1244 - A Craven Attempt

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop on Day One of Newmarket's traditional and prestigious Craven meeting. Ahead of tomorrow's eponymous feature, they talk ...

Ep 1243 - AIDAN O'BRIEN Stable Tour and Classic Contenders

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the first British Classics of the flat season, Charlotte Greenway & Jane Mangan are at Ballydoyle and joined by Aidan O'Brien after second lo...

Ep 1242 - Powerhouse Graffard challenged by "tricky" Zarigana

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Mirror Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. After unpacking the Scottish National/Trainers' Champ...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 159

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 159 by Nick Luck

Ep 1241 - He will, Willie, won't he?

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan who argues the UK Trainers' Championship is no forgone conclusion! The voice of Scottish racing Gordon Brown...

Ep 1240 - Weighing Room facilities simply not good enough

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Stacey in for Nick and is joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop. In today's episode, Caroline Davies from the Racecourse Associatio...

Ep 1239 - Coral-Eclipse hits £1m

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and journalist Rishi Persad and we start with the news that the Coral-Eclipse, staged every year at Sandown ...

Ep 1238 - Celebre D'Allen dies after National run

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Stacey in for Nick today and begins by reflecting on the sad news that came through this morning regarding Grand National runner Celebre D'Allen ...

Ep 1237 - Tears of joy as Nick Rockett triumphs

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Mirror's David Yates as they reflect on a fantastic Aintree Grand National Festival and the big race ...

Ep 1236 - Grand National Festival Day 3: Live from Aintree

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Grand National day and Nick’s out on track having a look at some of today’s runners and again Shark Hanlon joins the show, this time taking...

GRAND NATIONAL 2025 - CHANCE OR NO CHANCE?

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Lydia return with their annual runner-by-runner guide to this year's Grand National

Ep 1235 - Special: Dubai World Cup Night Preview

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of tomorrow's Dubai World Cup meeting JA McGrath and Liam Mullen have been out and about speaking with various connections including Christophe ...

Ep 1234 - Grand National Festival Day 2: Live from Aintree

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back again on track for Day 2 of the Aintree Grand National Festival and Nick is joined today throughout by David Yates and by a host of guests includ...

Ep 1233 - Grand National Festival Day 1: Live from Aintree

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Nick Luck Daily Podcast comes to you Live from Aintree on Day 1 of the Grand National Festival and once again Nick is in amongst it with Jane Mang...

Ep 1232 - Henderson Aintree Special

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of Aintree, Charlotte Greenway brings you a bonus episode as she catches up with trainer Nicky Henderson to run though some of his biggest chanc...

Ep 1231 - National runner "been laid out for this since day one"

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick and joined by Timeform's Dan Barber to look ahead to the action from Aintree, kicking off tomorrow. Dan and Cha...

Ep 1230 - Mullins sparks National jockey-go-round

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin with the latest Grand Natio...

Ep 1229 - Jim Mullen named as Jockey Club CEO - what to expect?

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to look at the day's racing news. They start with the appointment of ex-Ladbrokes and Reach PLC boss Jim Mull...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 158

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The flat returns to the turf in Britain this weekend and Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the Lincoln meeting from Doncaster. Various insight from th...

Ep 1228 - Is Fred Timmis the new Barney Curley?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Joining today's show, Jimmy Mangan explains why Sp...

Ep 1227 - Could new anti-doping measures change the game?

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for today's tour of the horse racing world. Kicking off with the Grand National, Sam Twiston-Davies reveals why he has ...

Ep 1226 - A look ahead to Aintree and Fairyhouse

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Stacey is joined by RTV analyst Dan Overall for a packed episode. First up, Henry de Bromhead reflects on Bob Olinger and Air Of Entitlement’...

Ep 1225 - Emily in Japan

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by RTE and RTV analyst Jane Mangan. First today, owner Jon Shack on the sale of Emily Upjohn to Japan, via a date with Flightline. Plus...

Ep 1224 - The Lion in Winter doubtful for 2,000 Guineas

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through the day's racing headlines from around the globe. First up, RTE and RTV's Jane Mangan repor...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 157

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Charlotte Greenway looks at the racing this weekend from three different continents, starting on home soil with Harry Derham w...

Ep 1223 - Trainers let rip at racing's governance

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by ITV's Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. NTF President Nick Alexander speaks at length about the livel...

Ep 1222 - What can biggest ever marketing campaign mean for racing?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom in for Nick and joined by the Daily Mirror’s David Yates. Tom and Dave first ask whether British Racing's new, biggest ever marketing campaign w...

Ep 1221 - Are we getting the Horn?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by ITV presenter Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, Golden Horn owner Jayne McGivern shar...

Ep 1220 - Gavin lets us down gently

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for a round up of today's racing headlines. Gavin Cromwell first, with news that his Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinki...

Ep 1219 - Should Gold Cup hero run in Grand National?

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to reflect on the final moments of the Cheltenham Festival and to look ahead. Today, they are joined by Henry de Bromhea...

Ep 1218 - Cheltenham Day 4: LIVE from the Boodles Lounge

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is live at the Festival on Boodles Gold Cup Day with Lydia Hislop. With contributions from Ruby Walsh and Barry Geraghty, plus ITV Racing Editor ...

Ep 1217 - Cheltenham Day 3: LIVE from Everywhere

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is at Cheltenham ahead of St Patrick's Thursday... today's runaround, in the company of Rishi Persad, features contributions from Barry Geraghty,...

Ep 1216 - Cheltenham Day 2 - LIVE from the Weighing Room steps

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you live from Cheltenham on Day Two of the Festival, Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for reflections on a truly unusual first afternoon an...

Ep 1215 - Cheltenham Day 1: LIVE from the gallops

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you live from Cheltenham on day one do the festival, Nick is joined this morning by a stellar cast on the gallops this morning. RTE’s Jane...

Ep 1214 - Cheltenham Eve SPECIAL

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for this specially extended edition of the podcast for the eve of the Cheltenham Festival 2025. First ...

Ep 1213 - Has JP backed the right horse?

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Jon Pullin gives a detailed going report for the F...

Ep 1212 - Is Lossiemouth a Bird in the Hand for Ricci?

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They discuss whether the shift towards the mares' hurdl...