Nick Luck Daily Podcast
Episodes
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 ...
Ep 1171 - Cromwell Thinkin' National bid is "Unlikely"
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates for today's edition, tidying up latest weather and contingency briefings from the BHA, before reflecting on the big Chel...
Ep 1170 - Pipe eyeing return to glory days
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to canter through today's racing news. They bring you the latest on prospects for this week, plus conti...
Ep 1169 - Can BHA salvage something from the wreckage?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop this Monday morning to discuss the latest from the world of horseracing. This episode focuses on the series of mishaps ...
Ep 1168 - Yates set to leave racing as New Lion sale explained
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick brings you this special bonus podcast with Darren Yates, owner of leading Cheltenham fancy The New Lion, who explains the surprise sale of the ho...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 150
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first Saturday Edition of the year, Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the racing this weekend (weather permitting) from Sandown with an update ...
Ep 1167 - Foul Play Down Under?
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to canter through today's racing headlines. Guests today include trainer Jeremy Scott, with a bu...
Ep 1166 - Slevin gets the 'Double Green'
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined first up by Simon Munir, w...
Ep 1165 - Moore will weather the Cheltenham storm
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for the final podcast of 2024. With a testing forecast for Cheltenham's New Year's Day fix...
Ep 1164 - O'Leary refuses to budge on Mares' Hurdle plan
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined to reflect on a spectacular weekend by Eddie O'Leary...
Ep 1163 - Unwrapped
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for the first of the post-Christmas episodes, with reflections on an outstanding day's racing on Boxing Day. Nick and Ja...
Ep 1162 - Is Burdett Road the fastest?
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway brings you a shortened version as the final episode before Christmas and is joined by Fergal O'Brien to reflect on Crambo's success...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 149
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's edition with Charlotte Greenway focusses on the action at Ascot tomorrow including comment from Olly Murphy & Gordon Elliot on the two lea...
Ep 1161 - The Good Ship Lossiemouth... and all who sail in her...
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for the final full episode before Christmas... they are joined at some length by Ricci racing manager Joe Chambers, who...
Ep 1160 - Henderson: "The Fire is Burning"
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined first today by...
Ep 1159 - Corbetts Cross back ticking the right boxes
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Lee Mottershead of the Racing Post. They looked ahead to the racing this weekend and over the Christmas p...
Ep 1158 - Ronan McNally explains High Court challenge
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined to day by disqualified...
Ep 1157 - Sleeping with the Enemy
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to look at the latest news and events from around the racing world. In today's episode, they are joine...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 148
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 148 by Nick Luck
Ep 1156 - Another December Gold Cup for Nicholls?
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Friday, it's a joint production between Nick and Charlotte Greenway and they're joined by Jane Mangan to look ahead to this weekend's racing on b...
Ep 1155 - Chapman vs The Nanny State
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news and goings on from around the racing world. Joining the show today, guests inclu...
Ep 1154 - Pauling plots path with star Novices
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, jumps trainer Ben Pauling outlines plan...
Ep 1153 - Spillane's Ground Warning
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined to day by Cork trainer Jimmy Mangan who, although ex...
Ep 1152 - Warrior Class
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. While reviewing the weekend's jumps action, ...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 147
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway starts by looking at the Tingle Creek with Darragh O'Keeffe, who's set to ride Quilixios for Henr...
Ep 1151 - Can anyone serve it up to Jonbon?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan to look ahead to the weekend action from Sandown, Aintree, Navan and Cork. Starting with the ...
Ep 1150 - Fast Horses and Slow Horses
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is in in Hong Kong ahead of HKIR, where he talks to David Hayes, trainer of the world's most exciting sprinter, Ka Yang Rising, to Harry Eustace,...
Ep 1149 - Trainer blasts Stewards for "making mockery" of the sport
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post reporter Jon Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With a largely UK agenda tod...
Ep 1148 - Making Stars of Jockeys
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is in Hong Kong ahead of the International Jockeys' Challenge and the HKIR, where he gets an opportunity to catch up with some of the world's lea...
Ep 1147 - All Mouth...
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick, in Hong Kong, is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest goings on from around the horseracing world. They begin wit...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 146
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway and this week ahead of the fighting fifth, we hear from Sam Thomas who weighs up whether Welsh Champ...
Ep 1146 - It's Gino Time
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to take stock of the latest news and events from around the racing world. This episode focuses heavily on the upcoming ...
Ep 1145 - Il Est Français back in business
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with news that star French c...
Ep 1144 - Skelton: Grey Dawning could make King George line-up
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that Grey Dawn...
Ep 1143 - Gender Politics
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Sky, ITV and Sun broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined by 14-times Champion P...
Ep 1142 - Giving the Dogs a Bad Name
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to take at look at news and events from around the racing world. They begin with a reflection on...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 145
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to some cracking action this weekend and starts with the Betfair Chase at Haydock for which Grey Dawning is the current...
Ep. 1141 - Can Savill rouse the rabble?
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from Nick's interview with Jonjo Sanderson yesterday, today Peter Savill explains Plumpton Racecourse's decision to leave the RCA and whe...
Ep 1140 - Twiston's surprise and delight at Nicholls call-up
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. On today's episode, we hear from Sam Twist...
Ep 1139 - Cromwell siblings set for Grade 1 weekend
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead. We start with JP McManus’s column in the racing post entitled “Why...
Ep 1138 - Mullins set to unleash SEVEN in stellar Durkan
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with jumping today: first, W...
Ep 1137 - Cheltenham Deaths: The Heart of the Matter
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates (Newsboy) to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With a grim day at Cheltenham lead...
Ep 1136 - Storm in a Jockey Cup
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They tackle the innovative Jockey Cup competition in the company of...
Ep 1135 - Elie Hennau: Could France Galop CEO be a game changer?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is in Bahrain ahead of the Bahrain International, where he talks to a host of international racing figures. This episode begins with an in-depth ...
Ep 1134 - Why did BHA appoint Lord Allen as new Chair?
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. In this episode, RCA Chair and BH...
Ep 1133 - EXCLUSIVE: AMO Racing in bid for Stoute yard
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus podcast, Nick talks exclusively to Kia Joorabchian, who confirms Amo Racing's offer and strong desire to acquire the historic Freemason ...
Ep 1132 - Will Inheritance Tax changes finish British Stud Farms?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined first today by Tweenhi...
Ep 1131 - Nicholls turns corner as Destiny calls
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick, now in Bahrain having flown in from Melbourne ahead of the International Trophy, is joined Mirror newsboy David Yates to cast an eye over all th...
Ep 1130 - Robbie Dolan: The Day that Changed My Life
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is back from Melbourne and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead, also still situated down under. Nick catches up with Melbourne Cup winnin...
Ep 1129 - Stoute bows out
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop. We first reflect on Sir Michael Stoute having sent out his last ever runner yes...
Ep 1128 - Did DAFM try hard enough?
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick on today's episode and is joined by Racing TV's Jane Mangan. They dive straight into the two reports released yesterday...
Ep. 1127 - Dolan shines aboard Knight's Choice
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of the Melbourne Cup, Nick reflects on the race in the company of Adam Peacock and is also joined by Rich Ricci after a disappointing...
Ep 1126 - Can Mullins finally master Melbourne?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick now in Melbourne is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They begi...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 144
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's all things Breeders' Cup Saturday on today's show as Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interview this week with connections of runners at Del Mar ...
Ep 1125 - Alastair Down 1956 - 2024
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates to remember Alastair Down, the finest racing writer of his generation, who died yesterday at the age of 68. Also on toda...
Ep 1124 - Breeders' Cup Tricks and Treats
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick brings you this edition once again from the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club ahead of this year's Breeders' Cup. On today's show, he talks to Hall of Fa...
Ep 1123 - Were the Aussie vets heroes or villains?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick - in Del Mar, CA, ahead of Breeders' Cup - is joined from Melbourne by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from aroun...
Ep 1122 - Draw, Draw.... not War, War
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by broadcaster Matt Chapman in Del Mar, California, for today's edition in the wake of the draw for the Breeders' Cup . As well as pick...
Ep 1121 - "What better way to go out than winning an Arc"
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by David Yates of the Daily Mirror and they start by discussing the news that Bluestocking has been re...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 143
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Charlotte Greenway brings you the interviews from this week with trainers of runners in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster as James O...
Ep 1120 - Gosden explains Dettori/Turf calls for Emily
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined today by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin through the global racing and bloodstock news. They begin with John Gosden, ...
Ep 1119 - Dettori set for Upjohn reunion at Del Mar?
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and host of this year’s Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Rishi Persad. We kick off with the news that...
Ep 1118 - When East meets West
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With Brian Ellison's OneSmoothOperator w...
Ep 1117 - British hope eyes huge global treble
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin you through the racing news from around the globe. On the show today, Harry Eustac...
Ep 1116 - Tudhope seeks fresh start as Clipper link ends
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Leading today's episode is top rider Danny Tudh...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 142
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot tomorrow with contributions from various conn...
Ep 1114 - "No Cakewalk" for Economics, says Haggas
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by award-winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, William ...
Ep 1113 - Round The Bend
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined today by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead and the begin by discussing the unsurprising disqualification of Alphonse Le Grande from Sat...
Ep 1112 - Will tide turn for The Shark?
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. As his appeal to the IH...
Ep 1111 - Ces and Desist
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest form around the racing world. This episode focusses largely on the fallout from ...
Ep 1110 - Inside the Amo Spending Spree
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On the show today, bloodstock agent Alex Elliott - at the heart of ...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 141
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway recaps on events from Tattersalls before looking ahead to this weekend's action for which we here ...
Ep 1109 - Two Tier Kia
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the issues of the day in horseracing. Today they examine the juxtaposition of t...
Ep 1108 - ChequeBook One
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick today and has the reaction from the opening day at Tattersalls Book 1 from yesterday’s big spender Kia Joorabchian...
Ep 1107 - Cumanis optimistic ahead of Tattersalls harvest
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Charlotte collaborate on today's podcast, with analysis from Mirror journalist David Yates. Nick, monitoring the early action at Book One of ...
Ep 1106 - Stocking Up
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by the returning Lydia Hislop for news and comment on the best of the racing action from around the world. This edition, brought to you...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 140
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's all about the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in this week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway and we'll get the thoughts from vari...
Ep 1105 - Barzalona! Such a Beautiful Horizon...
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Lee is in Paris ahead of the Arc, wher...
Ep 1104 - A Bit of Give and Take
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV and Sky presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin with initial reaction to the ...
Ep 1103 - Soumillon has Arc in his veins
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding as the build-up continues to Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. In a longer interview today, jo...
Ep 1102 - Jockey Club feels the pinch as prime fixture sold to York
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that the Jockey Club has sold ...
Ep 1101 - Has 'Money Mike' found unlikely foe for City of Troy?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick, in California, is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy (6 out of 7 at Newmarket Sat) David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing wo...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 139
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Saturday Edition looks ahead to action from Newmarket, the Curragh and Santa Anita and features various connections with runners including...
Ep 1100 - Reynier Rouget no go
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom in for Nick and joined initially by trainer Jerome Reynier who explains the reasons behind his intended joining of focus with Jean-Claude Rouget n...
Ep 1099 - Cheltenham Changes: The Verdict
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined for today's special episode by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the published changes to the Cheltenham Festival, b...
Ep 1098 - Al Riffa's Arc prep going "very smoothly"
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway and Nick teaming up to bring you today's podcast and Charlotte is joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding who has new of a 6 y...
Ep 1097 - Can Racing pick its way past the Puritans?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Today, they lead with both the exchange...
Ep 1096 - Thorpedo Anna overcomes adversity
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and joined by RTE's Jane Mangan to reflect on the weekend action in the UK whilst further afield Nick catches up wit...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 138
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Saturday Edition kicks off with Eliza McCalmont speaking to both Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore following City of Troy's gallop at Southwe...
Ep 1095 - Dettori injury scare ahead of big targets
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined today by Timeform's Dan Barber and trainers David Evans and Karl Burke ahead of their weekend runners and Karl also has news of Irish G...
Ep 1094 - Mullins: we won't make same mistakes in Melbourne
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing and breeding world. On today's show, Francis G...
Ep 1093 - Reynier insists Rouget deal goes ahead despite rumours
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by ITV and Sky Sports Racing presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, trainer J...
Ep 1092 - Nicholls and Skelton divided over Cheltenham changes
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world today. In light of the Racing Post repo...
Ep 1091 - Sheikh Isa hails "Horse of a Lifetime"
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They cover the weekend's top notch action extensively, and are joine...
BET THE HOUSE: Gove is no Childless Cat Lady
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Luck and Neil Channing return with another instalment of the popular political betting show. In this episode, they assess the chances of the rema...
The Saturday Edition - Ep. 137
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of a fantastic weekend of racing, Charlote Greenway recaps on all the interviews with connections of runners at Doncaster, Leopardstown, The Cur...
Ep 1090 - Can they breach Fortress Ballydoyle?
13 Sep 2024
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, Nick and Jane talk th...
Ep 1089 - Why are top jocks everywhere but Donny on Saturday?
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, Nick and Rishi discuss a loaded weekend around the globe whi...
Ep 1088 - Ryan Moore acknowledges Stoute's epic career
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer to look at the latest from around the racing world. Today they are joined first by Ryan Moore, who speaks ...
Ep 1087 - Crouch's Tiger, Hidden Add-On
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest from around the racing world today. With the news that Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me has b...