Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. This episode begins with a lengthy contribution from George Boughey, outlining the nature of the injury sustained by Bow Echo that led to his retirement, as well as a wider appreciation of the horse's career, supported by Timeform's Dan Barber. Also today, betting industry veteran Vaughan Lewis offers a detailed rejoinder to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's disparaging remarks about betting shops, while Juddmonte's Barry Mahon brings news of a typically powerful team for next week's York Ebor Festival, and has an update on long-absent one-time Classic fancy Publish.

Nick is back and joined for today's episode by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead. In collaboration with Josh Stacey, the podcast brings you news that Amo racing have their first jumper in training with Max Comley and could be set to expand further into the sphere. Kia Joorabchian tells Nick how this came about and his plans for a few more besides, whilst Josh catches up with a delighted Comley. Also on today's show, NTA Executuve Director Pat Cummings talks us through the anatomy of an extraordinary betting coup that unfolded in America over the last two days, while Ace Stud's Paul Curran explains the proliferation of Aussie-bred two year olds now appearing in Europe for their burgeoning operation, Haras de Perelle's William Rimaud is our Weatherbys guest, and Henry Beeby introduces the brand new Chiquita session.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick to kick off the week and is joined by RTE’s Jane Mangan to reflect on a busy weekend of top class racing around the world. They kick off with Sovereignty’s bounce back to form in Saturday’s Grade 1 Whitney Stakes and we hear from his jockey Junior Alvarado who shares some interesting instructions he received pre-race from trainer Bill Mott and Total Performance Data’s Adam Mills looks at the numbers. Hugo Palmer, who was also successful at the highest level out in Saratoga discusses what might be next for Glacius and why we’re unlikely to see much of him in Europe. Charlotte and Jane recap on the Group 1 action from Germany, France & Ireland as breeder of the Phoenix Stakes, John Tuthill, joins the show to share his delight and finally a quick discussion on why this year’s Shergar Cup at Ascot was just what is should be.

The Saturday Edition - Ep 203 by Nick Luck

Charlotte in for Nick this Friday and joined by Lydia Hislop as they begin by looking back on Sandown’s card last night, before looking ahead to the action in Britain over the next couple of days. Lydia also offers her thoughts on the rise of interference cases and careless riding. With the annual Shergar Cup taking place at Ascot tomorrow, we hear from Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jamie Melham as she prepares to take part in the competition for a second time and James Willoughby shares how the horses are allocated to each jockey across the card. Katie Carr, Head of Sustainability at the BHA, shares what racing is doing in response to growing concerns around climate change to protect itself for the future.