Nick - now in California ahead of the Breeders' Cup - is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Christophe Soumillon, fresh from another Group One double yesterday gives his verdict on the Ballydoyle two year olds, while looking ahead to the Breeders' Cup, where he will strive to get down to his lowest riding weight to ride Minnie Hauk in the Turf at 8st 7lbs. Also today, Karl Burke with the latest on Clifford Lee, Sam Hoskins on election to the ROA board, and Jason Richardson with a report on an historic Cox Plate. Plus, we discuss the latest industry efforts on the Racing Tax.
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Ep 1384 - Will Aidan break his own record?
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They ask whether Aidan O'Bri can help surpass his own record of Group One wins in a season with a healthy contribution this weekend. Our Breeders' Cup coverage continues with She's Quality's trainer Jack Davison and with Adam Mills on why the draw is crucial in the Breeders' Cup Turf. James McDonald drops in to tell us why he thinks Via Sistina will be back on point in this weekend's Cox Plate, while Jamie Osborne looks forward to more Dubai Carnival success with a solid string of dirt horses, and Jason Singh previews the horses in training catalogue. Meanwhile, Plumpton Director Thomas Savill tells us about his remarkable charity bike ride in aid of the rare form of cancer that claimed the life his sister Charlotte.
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Ep 1383 - Whack Zac and Craic
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for today's edition of the popular racing podcast. They begin with Zac Purton, responding to Maureen Haggas's candid comments on his ride on Lake Forest. Also on today's show, Craig Kieswetter on Il Etait Temps, his own trip to the Breeders' Cup and his international bloodstock empire. Plus Hugo Palmer on a US-Aus 24 hour special with Ardisia and Seagulls Eleven, and James Owen on his two Breeders' Cup runners. Nick and Lydia look ahead to the weekend and discuss the £10m Unibet fine.
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Ep 1382 - McCarthy explains rider change in Classic for the ages
Nick is joined by Matt Chapman for a canter through the racing headlines, and with a strong focus on next weekend's epic Breeders' Cup Classic. We hear from Sovereignty's rider Junior Alvarado plus get the lowdown on old rival Journalism from trainer Michael McCarthy, who explains why regular rider Umberto Rispoli has lost the ride to Jose Ortiz. Also on today's show, Charlie Hills speaks movingly about what's next for him, Cicero's Gift and Del Mar-bound Khaadem. Penny Taylor from Godolphin drops in to remind all to get voting ahead of the TIEA Awards, while Jamie Insole is hoping for more luck at the Tattersalls Horses in Training after the success of Witness Stand, plus Jim is back with the latest from Hong Kong.
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Ep 1381 - 'Airmiles' Amiloc set for Breeders' Cup and beyond
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates for a canter through today's racing headlines. With Breeders' Cup pre-entries in the offing, racing manager Patrick Cooper tells us of the bold plans for Amiloc, who could be set for several countries through the winter after a run at Del Mar. Plus, Ben Pauling on the Cheltenham Saturday plans and news of his stable stars, Ascot's Nick Smith on coaxing Ka Ying Rising to the Royal meeting, Dan Barber with the latest on the world's best plus a nod to Gordon Elliott at Far Hills at the weekend, Noel Fehily on the David Maxwell dispersal at Tattersalls, and Jodie Standing releases her new "Point to Point" recruits in conjunction with Weatherbys.
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