Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan on Easter Monday for a look at the key racing headlines from around the world. Trainer David Hayes is first on today's show to respond to this morning's outrageous performance from Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin, extending his unbeaten streak to 19. Also on the show today, Nick and Jane begin the build up in earnest to the Randox Grand National, with news from trainers Jimmy Mangan and Gavin Cromwell, including important defectors from the race. Plus. Rachel King on becoming the first woman to win the Australian Derby, jockey Clifford Lee on his extraordinary comeback win on Al Qareem, and Adam Mills runs the rule over the weekend's key Kentucky Derby trials.

Charlotte Greenway bringing you the podcast on Good Friday and joined by RTÉ‘s Jane Mangan. They look ahead to the action this weekend with particular focus on Fairyhouse's Easter Festival for which the highlight will be Monday’s Boyle Sports Irish Grand National. Sean Graham, racing manager to Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy, is along to discuss next steps for those in their burgeoning ownership empire including Energumene who runs Monday and two fillies that could play a big role in the Classics this flat season Venetian Sun and My Ophelia. Finally, Simon Marsh debriefs us on his recent trip to the Inglis Easter yearling sale where Watership Down purchased a AU$2.2 million Too Darn Hot colt.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding, who starts by looking at the issues at Chelmsford racecourse that meant today and tomorrow’s fixtures will not take place. Since the BHA’s ruling yesterday, both parties have posted contradicting statements and Jon looks at whose role it was to protect trainers, owners, jockey etc in this situation. Trainer Ben Pauling joins the show to look ahead to Monday’s Irish National, for which he has favourite The Jukebox Kid, as well as running through his team for Aintree and Punchestown. Paddy Twomey discusses some of his leading lights for the 2026 season and Ben Atkins has the latest from the point to pointing field in Britain.

Josh steps in for Nick on today’s episode of Nick Luck Daily, unpacking plenty of racing headlines. From the 2,000 Guineas scratching drama at Ballydoyle to the surprise reappearance entry of Oxted five years on. There’s discussion around the cancelled Chelmsford City fixtures and resulting owner frustration, reaction to Gemma Waterhouse’s departure from Racing Welfare, and Willie Mullins’ single entry for the Scottish Grand National - and what that could mean for the British Trainers’ Championship. The episode also previews Lambourn Open Day, while Neil Channing joins to talk betting shop closures and their wider impact, alongside the latest updates from Hong Kong with JA McGrath. Daily Mirror journalist Dave Yates is alongside throughout to offer insight and analysis.

Josh steps in for Nick with a packed show covering the key stories across racing, including Paul Nicholls’ plans for Aintree and his reaction to Cheltenham’s decision to cancel their final three fixtures due to track work. Harry Derham joins to discuss Jackie Hobbs’ Grade 1 chance at Fairyhouse and the future targets of his exciting novices, while Kieran Clark breaks down the standout Timeform performances from Dubai World Cup night and Erdenali’s striking debut at Saint-Cloud. The episode also dives into the first-season sire market with Mark Cancea, features Nick’s interview with Champion Bumper-winning breeder Christopher McKeever, and tackles the big talking point of Constitution Hill’s opening flat rating of 101, with the Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding on hand throughout to give his verdict.