Nick Luck Daily Podcast

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.

Nick is joined by David Yates to look at today's racing headlines. They begin with the stunning success of Gold Cup winner Gaelic Warrior at Punchestown yesterday, and hear from rider Paul Townend as well as the thoughts of Timeform's Dan Barber with historical perspective. William Haggas drops in to talk about a rare runner for the stable in the 2,000 Guineas while, in Kentucky, Nick catches up with three-handed Derby trainer Brad Cox plus the inimitable Michael and Jules Iavarone, who have bought into The Puma. Anna Seitz from Fasig Tipton announces new developments ahead of the Mid-Atlantic sale at Timonium, while Ben Atkins has all the latest from the Pointing world.