Nick Luck Daily Podcast
Episodes
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...
Ep 1211 - Langer Dan showing "glimmers of hope"
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway who's in for Nick today is joined by RTV’s Jane Mangan and there's plenty of Cheltenham Festival chat coming your way. First up w...
Ep 1210 - Leading Cheltenham fancy fails dope test - set to lose Trial
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates a week out from the Cheltenham Festival. Trainer Fergal O'Brien joins the show to reveal that Sixmilebridge has failed a...
Ep 1209 - Brighterdaysahead to take on Constitution Hill in Champion Hurdle
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Stacey in for Nick today and joined by the RacingTV's Dan Overall. First off, they reflect on Gordon Elliott's decison to run Brighterdaysahead...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 156
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway brings you this week's Saturday Edition and starts by looking at the Morebattle Hurdle, for which Neil Mulholland discusses Petrol ...
Ep 1208 - Jack Kennedy "fittest I've been back from injury"
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom in for Nick and joined by Racing Post journalist Jonathan Harding. We start with the news tat Jack Kennedy will return to the saddle from Monday a...
Ep 1207 - Racing Post's 'Big Punting Survey' - Testimony from the Black Market
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV Presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the findings of the Racing Post's Pu...
Ep 1206 - Which trainer has over 20% of British Derby entries - and how good are they?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, they nose on the Cheltenham handicap weights bef...
Ep 1205 - What a Difference a Year Makes
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV host Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Charlotte has been on hand this morning at Ke...
Ep 1204 - Heartbreak for Hong Kong but Jubilation for Japan
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by the Mirror's David Yates. First off, they reflect on Forever Young's victory in the Saudi Cup and h...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 155
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Saturday looks first at the racing from Kempton where Mondo Man looks to book his place in the Triumph Hurdle. His trainer, Gary Moore exp...
Ep 1203 - Buckley chipper as Champion draws near
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV and Sky broadcaster Matt Chapman to take a Friday canter around the racing world. Guests today include Michael Buckley, who is r...
Ep 1202 - Michael O'Sullivan: the ties that bind
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by award-winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss today's racing news. The day after Michael O'Sullivan's funeral, Davy R...
Ep 1201 - Welsh Greyhound Ban: The thin end of the wedge?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Daily Mirror's David Yates to discuss the latest from the racing world. They lead today with the news that the Welsh Senedd has put ...
Ep 1200 - Persistence pays as City of York becomes Group 1
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer, Lee Mottershead to discuss the news and events from around the horse racing world. First up today, York's...
Ep 1199 - Michael O'Sullivan: "He was just a bit different."
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to reflect on the life of Michael O'Sullivan, the hugely promising talent who died at 24 o...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 154
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews from the week relating to this weekend's racing, starting at Ascot for the Grade 1 Ascot Chase ...
Ep 1198 - Bert's Brainchild or Bell's Bet Builder?
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV Racing host Oli Bell to discuss today's racing news. In this episode, Nick and Oli cast an eye over Bert Black's ideas to revolu...
Ep 1197 - "We'll Be Back," insists fired-up Nicholls
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show - with Pic d'Orhy aimi...
Ep 1196 - No Ordinary Joe
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan for today's horse racing news and views. In today's episode, Neil Channing pays a lengthy ...
Ep 1195 - Are 'Racing's' MPs changing the record?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. After a further update on the ...
Ep 1194 - Sir Gino out for season; Mullins toys with Ascot for Corbetts
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates to canter through today's racing headlines as Sir Gino is ruled out for the remainder of the season with his infection h...
Ep 1193 - A Brave Man's Game
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from the racing world. After an update on injured rider Michael O'Sullivan, Nick ...
Ep 1192 - Fanshawe: Friendly fire "wasn't a surprise"
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. James Fanshawe is first up today, reve...
Ep 1191 - HH the Aga Khan IV 1937 - 2025
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A tribute to HH the Aga Khan, one of the greatest owner-breeders in the sport's history, with contributions from Brough Scott, Lee Mottershead, Alain ...
Ep 1190 - Door Ajar
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for today's news and views from the racing world. Guests today include Joseph O'Brien, with news on Banbridge, Solness ...
Ep 1189 - Galopin on higher plane as Gerri bows out
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates to reflect on an absorbing edition of the Dublin Racing Festival. Guests today include Nicky Henderson, who analyses the...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 153
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews from this week relating to this weekend's Dublin Racing Festival. We hear...
Ep 1188 - "No, no, sorry... I meant D. Mullins..."
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world on the eve of the Dublin Racing Festiva...
Ep 1187 - Slevin upbeat over "Monster" El Fabiolo
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to canter through the day's racing news with an eye firmly on the Dublin Racing Festival. Double Gr...
Ep 1186 - U-Turn if you want to
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to canter through today's racing news. NTF Chief Executive Paul Johnson has the final word on th...
Ep 1185 - PRA: Are Race Boycotts Next?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to look at today's racing news. With the row continuing to brew over the PRA and their dem...
Ep 1184 - Savill and Beckett on TV payments row
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world after a turbulent weekend. They are joined by Peter Savill and Ralph...
Ep 1183 - What will we learn from Trials Day?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for this edition of the popular daily horseracing podcast. Looking ahead to Trials Day at Cheltenham, they are joined b...
Ep 1182 - Will Brighterdaysahead team show their hand in Dublin?
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan for a look at what's happening around the racing world. Jane reports on her key takeaways ...
Ep 1181 - Top Jumps breeder says "au revoir" as British exodus continues
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest headlines from around the racing world. They are joined first today by prominent...
The USA Interviews - Ep 4 Aidan Butler: The future of Gulfstream and Santa Anita
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest in our series of in depth 1-2-1s with US racing leaders, 1/ST Racing President Aidan Butler talks to Nick about the future for the entit...
Ep 1180 - Of Mouse and Men
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght for today's round-up of all the news from around the horseracing world. In a busy show, they look ahead to Festiva...
Ep 1179 - Dreaming the Bradstock Dream
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to canter through today's horseracing headlines. They begin with reflections on the key performances f...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 152
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Saturday Edition kicks off with a post race interview with Harry Fry, following Gidleigh Park's success in the Grade 2 Lightening Novices'...
Ep 1178 - Skelton fuming over Ludlow debacle
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest racing news. In this edition, Nick and Lydia take a deep dive into the latest shambolic abandonme...
Ep 1177 - One Horse Race?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss today's horse racing events. They look ahead to the Winter Million and debate the merits of ...
Ep 1176 - Corbetts going for Gold as Yeats goes home
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Emmet Mullins has new...
Ep 1175 - Cruddace: Skirmishes and Green Shoots
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for Tuesday's edition of the popular daily horse racing podcast. At the All Party Parliame...
Ep 1174 - Gerri still in the mix for Windsor wonderland
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates to canter through today's global racing headlines. Guests today include Sean Graham on Energumene's bid to make it third...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 151
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews this week with those connected to runners at some of the big Spring Festivals including Darren ...
Ep 1173 - Kennedy won't rush comeback after successful surgery
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to canter through this week's racing news. Guests today include Irish Champion jockey Jack...
Ep 1172 - Henderson tempers hype over Triumph "gamble"
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today's racing news. Today's guests include Nicky Henderson, who offers a slightly different appraisal of ...