Nick Luck Daily Podcast

The Saturday Edition - Ep 209 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined by Racing TV's Lydia Hislop, back in her usual Friday slot. They kick off with the BHA's Tom Byrne, who has news of significant changes to early-season jumps meetings because of quick ground after the summer drought, and trainers Donald McCain and Nick Alexander give their views on how the situation is being handled. Chepstow Racecourse executive director Luke Admans explains the changes they've had to make to their season opener in two weeks' time.
Ahead of tomorrow's Middle Park at Newmarket, Michael O'Callaghan discusses the chances of the unbeaten Push The Boat Out before, Oisin Murphy and George Scott give a post-workout update on Arc hopeful Bay City Roller. Dan Barber is the latest to pay tribute to the great Hurricane Fly, viewed through the Timeform lens, and Jason Singh looks ahead to the Newmarket yearling sales and the Tattersalls sponsored races this weekend.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With National Stakes winner Folsom Blues out of this weekend’s Middle Park, Al Shiraa’s Kieran Lalor tells Nick the plan for the exciting colt. Also today, Saffie Osborne shares her delight at being one of four jockeys set to bolster the Hong Kong riding ranks this winter. Plus, Neil Channing has his say on the war of words between Paddy Power founder Stewart Kenny and Betfred boss Fred Done, while renowned broadcaster and The Verdict host Michael Felgate analyses the impact of Racing NSW boss Peter v’Landys, who stood down yesterday. Ex Jockey Club CEO-turned MD at Hampshire CCC Nevin Truesdale drops in with details of a 50km charity walk for Alzheimers at Lord’s on Monday, while - at Tatts Ireland - Eva O’Neill chats to Caiomhe Doherty, whose Fornaghts Stud consigned yesterday’s top lot.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a canter through today’s racing news. They are joined first by George Boughey, who talks about his Cheveley Park hopeful Libertango and Melbourne Cup fancy Hopewell Rock.. he also has a review of his first taste of the brand new Belmont Park. Also today, Ruby Walsh pays tribute to Hurricane Fly, Calvin McEvoy has the latest on defending Melbourne Cup champion Half Yours, Fernando Laffon welcomes Hotazhell to Haras d’Etreham, Eric McNamara looks ahead to hosting trio in the Kerry National at Listowel, and agent Alex Elliott casts an eye over the Goffs Million.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to look at today’s racing headlines from across the globe. They are joined first today by trainer John Gosden, who takes Nick down memory lane through his peerless record in the Cambridgeshire, this weekend’s signature handicap, in which he is again well represented. Gosden also has a positive bulletin on stable star Ombudsman, who could yet take in the Champion Stakes. Also today, Dale Gibson remembers popular former jockey and ‘Cock o’The North’ John Lowe, who died today aged 75. Plus, Clive Cox on Orthodox’s bid to give the trainer a third Middle Park Stakes, Dan Barber on Timeform’s top rated Sheikh Ahmed horses plus the season’s biggest improvers, and - from Australia - Craig Williams joins the show to discuss his Melbourne Cup ride on James J Braddock and his current star Sir Delius.