Nick Luck Daily Podcast

On the eve of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, Nick is joined on course by Josh Stacey and Charlotte Greenway who are out watching the Irish contingent and getting the latest from trainers including Gordon Elliott who has two key runners tomorrow in Brighterdaysahead and El Cairos, Paul Nolan looks at his strong team for the week whilst Emmet Mullins discusses his well fancied handicappers and whether Its On The Line can get the job done in the Hunter Chase. Clerk of the Course Jon Pullin has the latest on the going and the movement of the final flight of hurdles. We also get a market update from Fitzdares from Henry Beesley and finally ahead of sponsoring their first race at the Cheltenham Festival, Singer’s Direct of trading Gareth Henderson.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer for a look at today's racing headlines. They analyse the latest Cheltenham moves regarding Lossiemouth, Mighty Park and Jonbon, amongst others, and are joined by Joe Chambers and - via a GOFFS interview with Oli Bell - Nicky Henderson. Plus, Paul Nolan on his full Cheltenham squad, Timeform's Kieran Clarke, and Paul Ferguson with his three to follow from his Weatherbys Betting Guide. Also today, BHA Racing Director Richard Wayman on the new Training Fees Credit Scheme, while Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges discusses the legacy of Louis Romanet, who died yesterday, and Nick and Lee remember colourful owner Tony Collins of Gay Future infamy,. Other news stories under the microscope include Frankie Dettori, Alan Spence and the FOI request that has reignited the betting tax debate.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through the latest racing news. As Cheltenham approaches fast, Nick catches up with Gigginstown's Eddie O'Leary about some of the key hopefuls for the week, including Brighterdaysahead, Turners'-bound Ballyfad, Favour de Champdou, Storm Heart and the bumper trio. Plus, Derek O'Connor on his two big rides Jeriko du Reponet and It's on the Line. Also today, the return of Point to Pointing on the podcast withTattersalls and Ben Atkins, while Neil Channing has his say on Andrew Rhodes and the landscape he leaves behind at the Gambling Commission, and Nick talks to RMG Marketing Director Clive Cottrell about the organisation's partnership with the Teenage Cancer Trust

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a canter through today's racing news. Among guests today are trainer Joseph O'Brien, who talks through his Festival team, Cheltenham clerk Jon Pullin on watering plans and going updates, Mick and David Easterby on their new Old Gold horse and recently released documentary, second season trainer Max Comley on an exciting runner next week, JA McGrath in Hong Kong, and Women in Racing Chair Cheryl Caves on the midlife and menopause study undertaken for the organisation. Plus, Nick and Lydia continue to assess the fallout from the Lord Allen exit.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates for a canter through today's headlines. There is no surprise at the departure of Lord Allen as BHA Chair, but Ascot and the large independents have lit the tinder box with their statement this morning demanding reform of the RCA. Ascot's CEO Felicity Barnard has more, plus a response from BHA acting CEO Brant Dunshea. Also today, Barry Connell on Marine National missing Cheltenham, Dan Barber on the juvenile hurdle pecking order, and Jango Baie's breeder Marin Belloir is our Weatherbys guest.