Nick Luck Daily Podcast

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.

Nick is back with more from Magic Millions on Australia's Gold Coast. Guests at the famous sales house today include TV and Film Star Daniel McPherson, who sold his filly for AUS370,000, expat jockey Martim Harley, MM Victoria Rep Tim Brown, who has lost his entire house and farm to the bushfires, agents David Redvers and Fernando Laffon, and 7 Network's Director of Sport Chris Jones. Meanwhile, Nic talks to the inspirational Spencer Connelly, whose life after severe burns trauma as a child has been enriched by KIDS foundation, a charity working closely with racing and equestrian sports to harness the power of the horse. Lydia is along with news from home, and her thoughts on the latest Festival entries, while Timeform's Kieran Clark has notice of those horses shortlisted for Timeform awards , and JA McGrath has new s from Hong Kong.

Nick is bringing you the podcast this week from the Gold Coast for Magic Millions, the racing, sales and entertainment extravaganza that is the envy of the racing world. On today's show, Nick talks to MM ambassadors Mike Tindall and Ally Mosley, Widden Stud owner and leading consignor Anthony Thompson, Coolmore's Tom Magnier, and agents Sam Haggas and James Harron. Plus, Jane Mangan joins the show to have her say about the McManus/Cobden tie up, the creation of a 40k Flat race for Constitution Hill, and goings on at HRI. This week's Weatherbys Guest is Capital Stud Proprietor Ger O'Neill.