Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They open up today with discussion of tomorrow's key Gambling Commission board meeting on Financial Risk Assessments (affordability checks). Bookmaker Geoff Banks has his say. Also on today's show, top jockey Mickael Barzalona on another potential Aga Khan Studs star in Daryzan, as well as half brother Daryz as he limbers up for the Prix Aga Khan IV. Plus, Nick Bradley on his big Chester team, featuring the redoubtable Al Qareem, Newmarket Director Sophie Able on the spike in 18-24 attendance at the Guineas meeting, and long-time radio and TV sports broadcaster Sonja McLaughlin on being one of the voices of the new sport and music station Track Radio.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to bring you today's racing news and analysis. They lead with a deep dive into yesterday's Ascot/RCA announcement and ask what might be the implications for the industry. Plus, could Peter Savill be on his way back as BHA Chair? Also today, Hugo Palmer on his massive Chester squad and the Ascot decision, Karl Burke on where next for his two 1,000 Guineas fillies, Dan Barber with the Timeform perspective, and agent Mark McStay on an International treble, spearheaded by yesterday's exciting winner Velozee. Nick and Lydia also look ahead to this week's key Classic trials and look back at Hawk Mountain and Minnie Hawk yesterday.

Nick is joined by David Yates for today's canter through the racing headlines. First, Nick takes in the breaking news that Ascot Racecourse is set to leave the Racecourse Association (RCA) after its requests of last month were not sufficiently met. CEO Felicity Barnard joins Nick to explain. In Kentucky, Nick has caught up with Derby winning owner Daisy Phipps, who describes her success with Golden Tempo as the "best day of my life." Adam Mills from TPD tells us how he did it. Also today, we hear from George Boughey in the immediate aftermath of Bow Echo's Guineas romp, plus get the immediate Timeform assessment. After a bountiful weekend on the Rowley Mile, Charlie Johnston joins the show with news and plans for some of his heroes and has an update on the return of Lazy Griff.

A bumper Saturday Edition this week ahead of the Guineas at Newmarket & the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs. Beginning with Newmarket we hear from various connections including George Boughey (Bow Echo) William Haggas (Needle Match), Seamie Heffernan (Thesecretadversary), Jim Boyle (Into The sky), Charlie Pike (Padraig Dawn), Ed Walker (The Prettiest Star) and Stuart Williams (Azleet).

Then onto Churchill Downs for our Kentucky Derby preview with Britney Eurton before Brad Cox (Commandment & Further Ado), Riley Mott Incredibolt & Albus), Michael and Jules Iavarone and Ramiro Restrepo (The Puma) share their hopes for their contenders tomorrow.

Nick - in Kentucky - is joined by Jane Mangan, in Punchestown, to take a look at a vibrant weekend of racing around the globe. In Louisville, Nick is joined by NBC colleague Britney Eurton for the definitive guide to the Kentucky Derby, while he also catches top with social media phenomenon and political activist Carlos Eduardo Espinna about the work that he is doing for racing's backstretch community. Ahead of the Guineas weekend, Nick talks to Seamie Heffernan, confident of a big run from Thesecretadversary in the 2,000 Guineas, and Stuart Williams, hoping that Azleet can build on her Nell Gwyn success. Fitzdares trader Henry Beesley gives us a market update on the weekend Classics, while his colleague Hermione Drummond-Moray discusses the firm's renewed relationship with Goodwood. Meanwhile, Kevin Blake drops in to tell us about his big result at the Tattersalls Guineas Breeze Up sales.