Nick Luck Daily Podcast

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 136

06 Sep 2024

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In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the Betfair Sprint Cup from Haydock tomorrow and we hear from various connections t...

Ep 1085 - Shark Hanlon on his 10-month suspension

06 Sep 2024

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Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by trainer Shark Hanlon who responds to yesterday’s news that he has been suspended for 10 months, 5 months of wh...

Ep 1084 - Eaves hails best he's sat on

05 Sep 2024

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Tom in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding. They both tie up a few notable stories from the week including the news that all j...

Ep. 1083 - Has the trainers’ boycott started already?

04 Sep 2024

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Nick is joined this morning by ITV Racing's Matt Chapman and they look at whether the fact there are only two runners in this afternoon's fillies maid...

Ep 1082 - Is City Of Troy a dirt horse?

03 Sep 2024

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Tom in for Nick and joined by Lee Mottershead, senior writer at the Racing Post. Lee and Tom initially dive into the Lexus Melbourne Cup nominations a...

Ep 1081 - Unfinished Business

02 Sep 2024

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Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to take stock of the racing action from all across the globe. ON today's show, George Murphy exp...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 135

30 Aug 2024

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This week, with a little bit of a lull before some of the major meetings at the end of the flat season, Charlotte Greenway recaps on some of the inter...

Ep 1080 - Los Angeles to join Auguste in Ballydoyle Irish Champion assault

30 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Aidan O'Brien is first up with run...

Ep 1079 - Could new Smoking Ban hit UK Racecourses?

29 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the issues of the day from around the horse racing world. With fresh smoking le...

Ep 1078 - Dunlop calls for rule change after "harsh" cocaine penalty

28 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin this episode with an interv...

Ep 1077 - Is the St Leger on Life Support?

27 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. They begin by considering the paltry entry...

Ep 1076 - How did Marquand ride after Ebor horror fall?

26 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, Dale Gibson, Professional Jockeys' Associatio...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 134

23 Aug 2024

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To kick start this week's Saturday Edition Charlotte Greenway looks back at the victory of City of Troy and Total Performance Data's John McBroom to s...

Ep 1075 - "It's not a bad life, is it?"

23 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop to talk through the latest news from around the racing world. They review the Yorkshire Oaks...

Ep 1074 - Written in the Stars

22 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. At York, they reflect on the Juddmonte...

Ep 1073 - A Troy Story

21 Aug 2024

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Nick - at York - is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by anticipating...

Ep 1072 - Should we care if owners fire trainers?

20 Aug 2024

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Nick, already in situ in York for the Ebor Festival, is joined by Timeform's Dan Barber to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With...

Ep 1071 - Fanshawe enjoying Ambiente sound

19 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to look at all the goings on in the racing world. Today, they begin with a look ahead to York in t...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 133

16 Aug 2024

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This week’s Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway kicks off with an interview with Karl Burke ahead of Shareholder's bid to remain unbeaten in Su...

Ep 1070 - Moneyball Economics

16 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. Leading today, jockey Tom Mar...

Ep 1069 - White Birch and Bluestocking still in Juddmonte mix

15 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, George Murphy issues a positive bulletin on White ...

Ep 1068 - Why did the Aga Khan leave Rouget?

14 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead, Racing Post senior writer, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the story of the Aga ...

Ep 1067 - Getting to the Bottom of it

13 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by clarifying a number of i...

Ep 1066 - How did Charyn get from that to this?

12 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest developments from around the racing world. Reflecting on the European Group One...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 132

09 Aug 2024

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Lots to look ahead to this week and first off we hear from a couple of jockeys taking part in tomorrow's Shergar Cup, in conversation with Josh Stacey...

Ep 1065 - How strong is racing's appetite for change?

09 Aug 2024

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Tom in for Nick and joined at the top of the show by BHA Chief Operations Officer Richard Wayman. Richard discusses changes the the 2025 Fixture List ...

Ep 1064 - Moore on Inspiral; French Powerhouse Stables Merge

08 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest racing news from around the world. They begin with the confirmation of Rya...

Ep 1063 - Will race restrictions make Irish Racing fairer?

07 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing and bloodstock world. Today, they are jo...

Ep 1062 - "Big chance" improving Charyn stays in training next year

06 Aug 2024

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Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to reflect on a couple of eye catching performances from yesterda...

Ep 1061 - Inspiral team assess jockey options ahead of Marois

05 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to look at the news and events from around the racing and bloodstock world. They are joined by Cheveley Park'...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 131

02 Aug 2024

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After a fantastic first four days of Glorious Goodwood, Charlotte Greenway recaps on what some of the podcast’s regular pundits made of the the thre...

Ep 1060 - Why did authorities withdraw Galway Hurdle favourite?

02 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. On today's show, IHRB CEO Daragh O' Loughlin faces s...

Ep 1059 - Is it time to change TV enquiries?

01 Aug 2024

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Nick is joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead and they begin by reflecting on an impressive victory in the Sussex Stakes for Notable Speech & Ti...

Ep 1058 - Have we factored Cheval?

31 Jul 2024

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Tom in for Nick and joined by Lydia Hislop to initially reflect on day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. We hear from Rab Havlin who won the Lennox ...

Ep 1057 - How do you stop Kyprios?

30 Jul 2024

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Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster Jane Mangan. Jane initially reflects on day 1 of the Galway Festival before looking ahead to the rest of the...

Ep 1056 - Sensational Goliath much the best

29 Jul 2024

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Today, Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and joined by David Yates. First up Francis Graffard reflects on a fabulous with with Goliath in the King Geo...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 130

26 Jul 2024

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It's King George day at Ascot tomorrow and ahead of that, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interviews from this week with connections of runners inclu...

Ep 1055 - Rebel with a Cause

26 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to canter through today's racing headlines with the best interviews and insight. Previewing the King George at Ascot on...

Ep 1054 - Leagues Apart

25 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest developments in the Horseracing world. Today they begin by looking ...

Ep 1053 - Dujardin Video sends shockwaves through Horse Sport

24 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Like every equestrian discipline, racing will come...

Ep 1052 - Divide and Rule

23 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Qatar Racing supremo David Redvers...

BET THE HOUSE: Veep what you Sow

22 Jul 2024

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Nick Luck and Neil Channing return for the popular political betting podcast, in which they run the rule over the US Election, the Tory leadership rac...

Ep 1051 - Bluestocking King George bid hinges on rain

22 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by David Yates, Newsboy from the Daily Mirror to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, jockey Hector Crouch...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 129

19 Jul 2024

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In this week's Saturday Edition Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the Juddmonte Irish Oaks and we hear from jockey Danny Tudhope on his mount Lava Str...

Ep 1050 - Hernon Daring to Dream

19 Jul 2024

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Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding and they discuss the latest in the war between Flutter & ARC, ...

Ep 1049 - Calandagan team favouring Juddmonte International

18 Jul 2024

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Tom is joined by broadcaster Jane Mangan to first of all address the news that Flutter have reignited their media rights war with Arc, offering no ear...

Ep 1048 - Can new racing doc transcend the sport?

17 Jul 2024

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Tom is joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop and they dive straight into Champions Full Gallop, the new horse racing documenting which pre...

Ep 1047 - Decluttering

16 Jul 2024

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Tom in for Nick and joined by Lee Mottershead, senior writer at The Racing Post. Tom and Lee start by reflecting on bookmaker comments about the lates...

Ep 1046 - An interesting bunch of sprinters

15 Jul 2024

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Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Daily Mirror’s David Yates as they look back on some of the key performances from Super Saturday st...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 128

12 Jul 2024

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This week, Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interview with connections of runners in the July Cup which include the the two three-year-olds at the hea...

Ep 1045 - The Dido Harding Interview

12 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, Nick brings you the first extended br...

Ep 1044 - To John

11 Jul 2024

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Nick and Lee Mottershead, senior writer from the Racing Post, join the racing and wider community in a short note support for BBC and Racecourse comme...

Ep 1043 - I shall say zis only once...

10 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by ITV and Sky Sports Racing presenter Matt Chapman for a canter through today's racing headlines. Amongst today's guests are Karl Burk...

Ep 1042 - Dear Sheikh Mohammed Obaid,... A Request...

09 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, trainer Kevin Ryan lo...

Episode 1041 - Clock ticking on Troy legacy

08 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. They begin by discussing the vi...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 127

05 Jul 2024

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It's Coral Eclipse day at Sandown tomorrow and we hear from Aidan O'Brien on why Epsom Derby winner, City of Troy, has come here rather than contestin...

Ep 1040 - Landslide in Esher

05 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by broadcaster and writer Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by discussing the election r...

BET THE HOUSE - The Morning After

05 Jul 2024

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Nick Luck and Neil Channing with a morning-after-reaction to the Labour Landslide, Tory Meltdown, Lib Deb Gains and many more stories through the pris...

Ep 1039 - Unquestionable moves to Hannon

04 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by the Mirror's David Yates to look at the latest news from around the racing world and first off hear from Al Shaqab's Ali Begley on w...

BET THE HOUSE: Polling Day

04 Jul 2024

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Nick Luck and Neil Channing with a Polling Day Special edition of the Political Betting Podcast, crystallising thoughts, analysing the final polls, re...

Ep 1038 - Rudderless Racing Takes a Bath

03 Jul 2024

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Ep 1038 - Rudderless Racing Takes a Bath by Nick Luck

BET THE HOUSE: Have the Tories salvaged anything from the wreckage?

02 Jul 2024

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Nick Luck, Neil Channing and Star Sports' William Kedjanyi begin to consolidate their thoughts as the clock ticks down on the 2024 Election campaign. ...

Ep 1037 - Birch bid in balance as Shoemark picks up Gemini ride

02 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Ahead of the Coral Eclipse, Roger Teal...

Ep 1036 - Haggas eyeing York double for Economics

01 Jul 2024

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Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to review the weekend action and look at all the latest from around the racing world. On the show today, William Haggas ...

BET THE HOUSE: The Labour Major Wager

30 Jun 2024

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Nick Luck and Neil Channing return for Episode 5 of the Political Betting show in the run-up to the UK General Election 2024. Under duress to dig out ...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 126

28 Jun 2024

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This week’s Saturday Edition looks ahead to Irish Derby weekend at the Curragh and first up is Saturday’s Group 1, the Pretty Polly Stakes for fil...

Ep 1035 - Geordie Sure

28 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by David Yates to look over all the latest news from around the racing world. They begin by talking to Brian Ellison about his lifelong...

BET THE HOUSE: Gamblegate - Mad or Bad?

27 Jun 2024

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Nick Luck and Neil Channing with an impromptu fourth episode of the new political betting podcast, which found itself in the eye of the storm after Ph...

Ep 1034 - Betfred to sponsor all 5 Classics & £2m Triple Crown bonus

27 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the news of a major sponsorshi...

Ep 1033 - Newton Abbot deaths; what's next for summer jumping?

26 Jun 2024

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Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to look ahead to racing weekend whilst they also address the distressin...

Ep 1032 - Charyn likely to miss Sussex clash for Deauville

25 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They lead with the Irish Derby this weekend, and ta...

BET THE HOUSE: Wanna Bet Rishi?

25 Jun 2024

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Nick Luck and Neil Channing return for Episode 3 of the new Political Betting Podcast. With nine days until Election 2024, they discuss how much the T...

Ep 1031 - Why did Radio 4 get rid of the Racing Tips?

24 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They reflect on 5 superb days at Royal Ascot with guests Francis Gr...

Ep 1030 - Royal Ascot Day Five - Dress to Impress

22 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by David Yates for a special Day 5 micropod from Royal Ascot. Lisa Tan brings style, while Jamie Benson has Worldpool news and Dan Barb...

Ep 1029 - Royal Ascot Day Four - Back from the Brink

21 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop on Day 4 of Royal Ascot. They review Gold Cup day, with perspective from Timeform's David Johnson, and set up the Coron...

Ep 1028 - Royal Ascot Day Three: Creating a Monster

20 Jun 2024

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Nick Luck is joined at Royal Ascot by ITV presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news. They debate the merits of Auguste Rodin's Prince of Wales...

Ep 1027 - Royal Ascot Day Two: A Great Opportunity

19 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by ITV Racing jockey walkback reporter Rishi Persad to enjoy Day 2 of Royal Ascot and to reflect on a scintillating opening Tuesday. Gu...

Ep 1026 - Royal Ascot Day One: A Notable Occasion

18 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead, senior writer for the Racing Post, at Royal Ascot for Day One. They are joined by guests David Egan, full of hope i...

Ep 1025 - Ascot set fair as taps are turned on

17 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Mirror racing correspondent David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the horse racing world. On the eve of Roya...

BET THE HOUSE: Are there still 'Shy Tories'?

16 Jun 2024

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Nick Luck and Neil Channing guide you through the second episode of the political betting podcast that aims to ensure that you'll win the election wha...

Ep 1024 - The Royal Ascot Preview 2024 - LIVE from Newsells Park

14 Jun 2024

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In a very special edition of the Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Nick hosts the Fitzdares Royal Ascot Preview Night, live from Newsells Park Stud, by kind pe...

Ep 1023 - Slaughterhouse doc paints grim picture

13 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. In this episode they focus extensively on the RTE documentary which...

BET THE HOUSE: Selling Jeremy Hunt

12 Jun 2024

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In a brand new podcast working up to Election 2024, Nick Luck is joined by political betting experts Rory Campbell and Neil Channing to find the sharp...

Ep 1022 - Julie Sadly Meekly

12 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to look at news and events from around the horseracing world. They begin by analysing the impact of Julie H...

Ep 1021 - Small tracks can weather the storm, says racecourse boss

11 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Racing Post journalist Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, Nick talks to Wetherby CEO ...

Ep 1020 - Why Troy Eclipse call is a departure for Ballydoyle

10 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to take stock of the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news of City of Troy'...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 125

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg on the Triple Crown, being run tomorrow, Charlotte Greenway recaps on interviews with NBC's Matt Bern...

Ep 1019 - New York State of Mind

07 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to canter through the racing headlines from around the world. A quiet weekend in Europe, but not so in USA, as Nick cat...

Ep 1018 - Jockey Club CEO steps down - What's next?

06 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With news that Jockey Club CEO Nevin T...

Ep 1017 - EXCLUSIVE: Wathnan in massive Ascot spending spree

05 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world, leading with the news that Wathnan Racing, the brainchild of the Emi...

Ep 1016 - Racing braces itself for Irish abattoir exposé

04 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world, leading with the news that RTE documentary series ...

Ep 1015 - Aidan doubles down on "Best Ever" claims

03 Jun 2024

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to bring you the latest from around the racing world . They reflect on all the action from Derby weekend in the company...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 124

31 May 2024

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It's all about the Epsom Derby this week and we start by hearing how you win the Derby from stall 1, from one of only two jockeys to have done so, Kie...

Ep 1014 - THE DERBY: We Built this City...

31 May 2024

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NIck is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop for a Derby weekend special edition from Epsom Downs. They take a deep dive into the Derby, Oaks...

Ep 1013 - Is the Draw a Bore for Troy?

30 May 2024

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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Nick and Lee are at the Derby dra...

Ep 1012 - No hiding Beckett's Oaks Treasure

29 May 2024

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Nick is joined by Sun correspondent Jack Keene to talk through today's news from around the racing world. On today's show, royal racing manager John W...

Ep 1011 - Is this the Derby anyone can win?

28 May 2024

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Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest news from around the racing and bloodstock world. They are joined for Derby chat by William ...

Ep 1010 - Why Birch is a White Good Horse

27 May 2024

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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. As they review the action from ar...

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 123

24 May 2024

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This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the action from the Curragh this weekend as Richard Hannon discusses his runners i...

Ep 1009 - Tensions simmer over Levy Deal collapse

24 May 2024

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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Today they take a deep dive into the breakdown of the deal on ...