Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick - in London - is joined by Rishi Persad in Dubai as the conflict in the Gulf continues. They are joined to reflect on a surreal Super Saturday by treble winning trainer Ed Crisford. Also today, plenty of Cheltenham chat, with trainers Eddie Harty and Noel Kelly joining the conversation, while Jason Richardson joins Nick to reflect on an extraordinary weekend of top level performers strutting their stuff in the East, from Autumn Glow at Randwick to Romantic Warrior - again - at Sha Tin. Meanwhile, Wathnan's US Rep Case Clay analyses the winning effort of Commandment in the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream as he progresses along the road to the Kentucky Derby, plus news of the operation's Dubai World Cup hopefuls Tumbarumba and Hit Show.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through the latest news from around the racing world. Guests today include Johnny Murtagh, hopeful of a successful Dubai mission for stable star Alakazi. Also today, multiple Irish Flat champion Colin Keane on picking up a ride in the Champion bumper, the legendary Des McDonogh on bringing the curtain down on a 54 year training career, Ewan Whillans eyes up another Morebattle Hurdle with local favourite Cracking Rhapsody, and Toby Lawes on Festival plans for the unheralded but talented Klimt Madrik. Plus, the latest on Lord Allen, Kia Joorabchian, Worldpool at the Shergar Cup and the suspended John Butler.

Nick brings you today's podcast from the Betting and Gaming Council AGM in London. This special episode features an in-depth interview with BGC CEO Grainne Hurst, who answers questions on the central theme of the morning, the dangers posed by the unregulated (black) market. She also opines on the future of the relationship between racing and betting, including the bleak prospect of negotiations on the levy and media rights money. This episode also features contributions from Dealmeout's Jordan Lea and Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross.

Nick reports from Wincanton, joined throughout by Dave Yates, as they react to the breaking news that Constitution Hill will not run in the 2026 Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Nick speaks exclusively to owner Michael Buckley about how the decision was reached. Also on the show, Nick catches up with Ian Delmonte, CEO of the Levy Board, to discuss prize money; Molly Armytage reflects on her first ride under Rules, which produced her first winner; Tom Ryan of SF Racing shares his insights; and JA McGrath provides the latest news from Hong Kong.

Nick is at Kempton for the annual pre-Cheltenham workouts, featuring horses from the Nicholls, Henderson and Derham stables. Nick catches up with Nicky and Paul on this morning's workers, including Old Park Star, Jango Baie and No Drama This End. Also today, reflections on the Godolpin TIEA awards with winner Kieran Kourdache, Mason Paetel on his hopes foe the 2026 apprentice title, Tom Magnier on Coolmore's purchase of Kiwi stallion sensation Super Seth, and Pauline Cheboub on the rise and rise of Haras de Beaumont.