Nick Luck Daily Podcast
Episodes
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 ...
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 ...