Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With new Gambling Minister Vicky Foxcroft giving a first meaningful glimpse into her thoughts at a Labour conference fringe event yesterday, Nick and Lee try to unpick some of the positions she appeared to take. They are joined by BHA communications and corporate affairs chief Greg Swift, whose efforts to ask questions on tax to the minister were thwarted. Also today, in the build up to the Arc, Hervé Naggar - agent to top riders PC Boudot and Christophe Soumillon - joins the show to discuss their rides in the big races, while Adrien Cugnasse has his say on the confusion surrounding this year’s Arc draw ceremony. Plus, Dan Barber on the most prolific pattern race juveniles of the last forty years in the wake of the success of Sun Goddess.

Charlotte in for Nick as he's busy raising money for the Alzheimer's Society and we'll check in with him to see how he's getting on walking 50km later in the show. Racing TV's Lydia Hislop is alongside Charlotte as they reflect on the racing on our screens over the weekend on both sides of the Irish Sea whilst Brian O'Riordan, who put together the syndicate that won the GOFFS Million on Saturday, is along to reflect on that success and what it meant to all the owners on the day and the celebrations that followed. Mark Bird gives his reaction to MP Neil Duncan-Jordan’s letter to Baroness Hayman calling for an end to greyhound racing in England.

The Saturday Edition - Ep 209 by Nick Luck

Nick is joined by Racing TV's Lydia Hislop, back in her usual Friday slot. They kick off with the BHA's Tom Byrne, who has news of significant changes to early-season jumps meetings because of quick ground after the summer drought, and trainers Donald McCain and Nick Alexander give their views on how the situation is being handled. Chepstow Racecourse executive director Luke Admans explains the changes they've had to make to their season opener in two weeks' time.
Ahead of tomorrow's Middle Park at Newmarket, Michael O'Callaghan discusses the chances of the unbeaten Push The Boat Out before, Oisin Murphy and George Scott give a post-workout update on Arc hopeful Bay City Roller. Dan Barber is the latest to pay tribute to the great Hurricane Fly, viewed through the Timeform lens, and Jason Singh looks ahead to the Newmarket yearling sales and the Tattersalls sponsored races this weekend.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With National Stakes winner Folsom Blues out of this weekend’s Middle Park, Al Shiraa’s Kieran Lalor tells Nick the plan for the exciting colt. Also today, Saffie Osborne shares her delight at being one of four jockeys set to bolster the Hong Kong riding ranks this winter. Plus, Neil Channing has his say on the war of words between Paddy Power founder Stewart Kenny and Betfred boss Fred Done, while renowned broadcaster and The Verdict host Michael Felgate analyses the impact of Racing NSW boss Peter v’Landys, who stood down yesterday. Ex Jockey Club CEO-turned MD at Hampshire CCC Nevin Truesdale drops in with details of a 50km charity walk for Alzheimers at Lord’s on Monday, while - at Tatts Ireland - Eva O’Neill chats to Caiomhe Doherty, whose Fornaghts Stud consigned yesterday’s top lot.