Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick - in South Florida ahead of the Pegasus World Cup - is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding, who reports from the UK ahead of Cheltenham Trials Day. We hear from a confident Jimmy Mangan about the chances of Spillane's Tower in this weekend's Cotswold Chase, while French agent Bertrand le Metayer details the long road back to the racecourse for Cleeve Hurdle entry Theleme, plus Dan Barber looks at trainers in form through the Timeform lens. In Florida, Nick catches up at some length with colourful and charismatic owner Michael Iavarone, whose quest to finally have a winner on Pegasus Day sees him with eleven runners on the card. Meanwhile, Ellerslie Park Executive GM Craig Baker has news of this weekend's big fixture in New Zealand, the Karaka Millions, while James McDonald pays his own tribute to the retiring Via Sistina, and offers justification for the decision to race Romantic Warrior exclusively in Hong Kong this year.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to take a canter round the racing world. First today, Harry Skelton talks Protektorat, Thistle Ask, breaking a new record, and reveals that he will keep the ride on The New Lion at the weekend. Also on today's show, Stephen Hillen - the man who made the career of Via Sistina - reflects upon her extraordinary story and career. Plus, Adam Mills on what we learned from the Clarence House Chase data, Dan Barber on the performance of Old Park Star, and NTF CEO Paul Johnson on a new editorial partnership with Racecourse Media Group.

This week's Saturday Edition is a wrap up of the action from Magic Millions this week, where Nick has been and we've heard some great stories throughout. In this show you'll hear from Tom Magnier who's signed for the joint top lot, Magic Millions owner Gerry Harvey on how he values his stock before they go through the ring before an incredibly moving interview with 18yr old Spencer Connelly and his journey with KIDS Foundation and finally John Warren compares the experience with that in the UK.

Nick coming to you for the final time this week from the Gold Coast in Australia and kicks off with an absolutely fascinating and in-depth interview with Magic Millions owner Katie Page on how Magic Millions came to be what it is today. Katie has a remarkable CV as CEO of Harvey Norman and we look at her background and motivators, the desire to support women in sport, how she views the health of the sport and so much more. Following on from this, Charlotte Greenway bring you news of the 2025 Timeform Horse of the Year award with Timeform’s David Johnson. Henry Beesley of Fitzdares provides a market update from the Fitzadres trading room ahead of the Berkshire Winter Million that will take place over the next three days. Finally, Nick is joined by Matt Chapman and discuss how in the last 24 hours Nick has ended up setting up a syndicate down under and acquired two yearlings. Matt also looks at the biggest news stories from the UK and Ireland over the last few days and looks forward to the action this weekend.

Nick brings you the third day of Magic Millions from Australia's Gold Coast. First today, a fascinating insight into valuing a yearling with MM owner Gerry Harvey and his two key lieutenants Paul Thompson and Luke McDonald. Also on the grounds today, agents Jamie Piggott and Mark McStay,. veteran trainer Clarry Conners, and AgriBusiness exec Caitlin Smith. Meanwhile John Warren explains why he spends January in Australia as he celebrates a strong result in the ring with a son of Anamoe. Lee Mottershead joins with all the rest of the day's news.