Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and is joined by Lydia Hislop to again reflect on the Epsom Derby briefly before looking at the rules surrounding the incident at the start in the Dash and what the stewards could or should have done. Sticking with the Epsom theme, Jonathan Harding provides an update on the protester who ran out on track an appeared in court yesterday. Richard Gibson joins the show to explain why he wont be renewing his trainers license in Hong Kong next season whilst also looking forward to Royal Ascot with Wellington. Another heading to Royal Ascot is Thunderbear, for whom a 50% share in, is set to be sold beforehand in a one off ThoroughBid Sale and his trainer Jack Davison discusses his target. Xander Brett joins from Sweden to preview their Grand National run next weekend and finally Rachael Gowland from British EBF is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to reflect upon the day's news from around the racing world. All the Derby news and reaction from Epsom is included in this edition, plus an interview with Roger Varian on King of Steel's likely targets and Steve deLemos, aggrieved owner of the inconvenienced Dash favourite. Sam Cunningham brings us her report from within the crowd moments before the Derby off-time. Michael Guerin reports on the end of racing in Singapore, and Nick and Cornelius look back on events at Chantilly yesterday. But we lead today with the breaking news that trainer Oliver Sherwood has announced his retirement to join up and coming neighbour Harry Derham. Sherwood talks to Nick about his decision, his career highs and lows, and hopes for the future.

An Epsom Derby Saturday Edition special with Charlotte Greenway this week. We get the thoughts of Frankie Dettori, John Gosden, Andrew Balding, Richard Kingscote, Kate Harrington and Ed Walker on their runners in the 2023 Epsom Derby. Can Dettori & Gosden do the Oaks/Derby double?!

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop for a specially extended edition of the Daily Podcast to celebrate the Derby 2023. Coming from Epsom Downs on Derby eve, this episode reflects the conflicting emotions ahead of racing's most celebrated and historic occasion, enjoying the festivities while appreciating the grave concerns over the extent to which protest could disrupt the event. Also on today's show, Nick conducts a feature length interview with Derby sponsor Fred Done, enjoys hospitality courtesy of legendary chef Michel Roux and wine tipster Neil Phillips, and canvasses the views of the press room for their Derby fancies. From the USA, MyRacehorse founder Michael Behrens tells us why he thinks the Derby ownership base could look completely different in ten years' time, while resident milliner Lisa Tan drops in to talk about her latest charitable venture with the jockey club.

Nick, officiating at the Derby Draw this morning on Epsom Downs, is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. In the lead up to the big race, Nick conducts a wide ranging interview with reigning Derby champion Richard Kingscote, who takes the ride on Passenger on Saturday. The jockey also talks about his recent spins on Desert Crown and Bay Bridge and discusses how self-criticism can co-exist with self-confidence. Also on the show, Frankie Dettori gives his snap reaction to Arrest's draw in 13, Juddmonte's Barry Mahon looks forward to a big weekend with 2 sons of Frankel (Arrest and Westover), and ITV frontman Ed Chamberlin talks about the challenges and opportunities presented by a 1.30 Derby on Cup Final Day. Nick and Lee continue the discussion on the likely protests this weekend, and bring the latest on the John Dance case and the ructions at the Professional Jockeys' Association.