Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick - in Hong Kong - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, star rider Christophe Lemaire outlines the regard in which he holds this weekend's QE2 contender Masquerade Ball as he faces up to Romantic Warrior and co. Timeform's Dan Barber provides ratings perspective on the task at hand. Also today, jockey Rossa Ryan looks ahead to an interesting and excellent book of pattern race rides at Sandown on Friday, including Derby triallist Raaheeb. Plus, Neil Chaning on the potential takeover of Evoke, Oli Bell sets the scene for the Goffs Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale with MD Tim Kent, and we have the latest in our series with NYRA in the lead up to the reopening of Belmont Park with Glen Kozak, Executive VP Operations and Capital Projects.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through Monday's global horse racing headlines. On today's show, they reflect on the latest raft of Classic Trials, and look ahead to some of the best of the week ahead. They are joined by Francis Graffard, with news of Calandagan, Daryz plus his Newmarket Guineas contender. Karl Burke nominates big targets for John Porter winner Convergent, while Saffie Joseph Jr enjoys the success of his warrior White Abarrio in the Oaklawm handicap. Dave has his say on Aidan O'Brien's Classic plans, as revealed to Nick on yesterday's Luck on Sunday, as well as the Green Party's latest pronouncements on racing.

Charlotte Greenway builds up to the classic trials at Newbury in this week's Saturday Edition. Ahead of the Nell Gwyn, we hear from Angus Gold, racing manager to Shadwell, who discusses the chances of favourite Touleen. Richard Fahey provides an update on Catching The Moon and how she has progressed over the winter while Emma Banks looks forward to seeing Princess Petrol take her chance and shares what they’re hoping to see from her tomorrow. Onto the colts trial, the Greenham, trainer Eve Johnson Houghton has an update on favourite Zavateri and looks at how ready he’s going to be for his seasonal debut. Finally, Karl Burke looks forward to Convergent reappearing in the John Porter, a horse he’s always held in high regard.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to cast eye over Friday's racing news and talking points. Eve Johnson Houghton opens the show, hoping that her stable star Zavateri can better another Ballydoyle hotshot in tomorrow's Greenham Stakes at Newbury. Also today, owner-breeder Emma Banks talks about those twin passions, her guest starring role in the upcoming TBA webinar, and Princess Petrol in tomorrow's Fred Darling. James Willoughby looks ahead to the clash between Sovereignty and Journalism in the Oaklawn Handicap, while Dan Skelton tells us that there are still goals to achieve this season, runs through his team for Ayr this weekend, and reflects on a record breaking purchase at Tatts Cheltenham yesterday.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing's Matt Chapman, who begins today's show with a report on the situation at Brighton racecourse, whose intended fixture on Saturday has been shelved owing to track damage from leatherjackets and badgers. Also today, Stuart Williams reflects on shock Nell Gwyn winner Azleet, and Richard Fahey on his chances of winning the Fred Darling. Plus, young bloodstock agent Charlie Dee explains how he bought a Keeneland Grade One winner from humble origins, while NYRA's Andrew Offerman looks forward to the opening of Belmont Park this autumn. Ben Atkins drops in for a look at the Point to Point scene.