Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by David Yates to canter through today's racing headlines. First today, trainer Joseph O'Brien joins the show as news reaches us that he is set to be the latest addition to the Juddmonte trainers' roster. He also has news of his Oaks and Derby probables Thundering On and James J Braddock. Also today, Nick and Dave review the Group One action from The Curragh - Ed Walker reflects on Almaqam's success - and discuss the ramifications of the hole in the track at Haydock Park. Patrick Veitch drops in to discuss Venetian Sun and much more, while Eva talks to Christine O'Donnell and John Bourke in the wake of a huge pinhooking coup at Tattersalls Ireland.

Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday Edition this week and looks ahead to the Irish Classics this weekend, starting with the 2000 Guineas on Saturday, with input from Fozzy Stack who hopes Thesecretadversary can get closer to Gstaad this time around. Ahead of the 1000 Guineas, Richard Hughes and George Gill of Opulence Thoroughbreds look ahead to their contenders (America Queen & Sukanya). Also from the Curragh on Sunday, we're set to enjoy the Tattersalls Gold Cup, which sees Almaqam take on hot favourite Minnie Hauk and the former's trainer Ed Walker discusses his chance before finally Robert Cowell shares his hopes for, Jakajaro who will be attempting to take the step up in grade from handicaps to Group company, in tomorrow's Temple Stakes at Haydock.

Nick is joined for a lively edition of the popular daily racing podcast by ITV Racing's Matt Chapman to canter through today's racing news. First today, they reflect on the Gambling Commission's "no decision" call at the end of its purportedly critical board meeting. They ask whether the strength of opposition has meaningfully impacted the debate, and feature the key elements of Matt's interview yesterday with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Also today, trainer George Scott on another Group One victory with Caballo de Mar, Fozzy Stack on why Thesecretadversary might get closer to Gstaad in the Irish Guineas, Tim Kent and Henry Beeby look back at the Goffs Spring Sale, and Rob Furber on another winning night at Eurovision.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Amongst today’s discussion points: can Peter Savill return as BHA Chair, are BHA worries intensifying over Equine Flu, and will the Gambling Commission make an announcement on FRAs today? In light of the last point, Geoff Banks joins the show to predict what the industry will do next. Plus, William Haggas on Maltese Cross and the difficulty of finding jockeys this busy Saturday, Naohiro Goda on the two remaining Japanese entries for Ascot, and Robert Cowell on the progressive Jakajaro tackling the Temple Stakes.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look at today's racing news from around the world. On toady's show, trainer Ed Walker explains why Sunday is such an important staging post in the career of his stable star Almaqam, whose racecourse returns - feels the trainer - have not matched his ability. Also today, Richard Hughes on talking on "monster" True Love with America Queen. Plus, Anthony Bromley explains to Eva O’Neill why the feted and pioneering Million in Mind syndicate is drawing to a close this week in Doncaster.
JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, US owner Jim Hilton explains why the Tatts Ireland breeze-up is such a rich source of success, while the Jockey Club's Anna Metekohy talks about last weekend's Equine Wellbeing Seminar, Behind the Bridle.