Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined. by Jane Mangan for a canter through today's horse racing headlines. First today, Irish Champion jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle talks to Nick about his extraordinary autumn schedule, taking in the Breeders' Cup (4 rides), Melbourne, where he has opted to ride Defiantly, Bahrain, Hong Kong, and this week's Group Ones in Doncaster and Saint Cloud. Also today, William Muir on Breacher in the William Hill Futurity, Adrian Keatley on trying to conquer Cheltenham and Keeneland, Tony Carroll on breaking more records and with an eye on the ARC £1m AWT bonus, and TBA boss Naomi Mellor on the new Point to Point bonus scheme that launches next week.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a special edition of the podcast, focusing on the European challenge for the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland, for which pre-entries were announced last night. They are joined by guests Barry Mahon (Juddmonte), who explains why they are leaning towards the Filly and Mare Turf with Blue Bolt, Jess Slack (Jell), owner of South Africa-turned-US hopeful Gimmeanother, Wille McCreery (Jancis), Karl Burke (Miss Yechance), Ed Walker (why Ten Bob Tony is not running), Rebecca Menzies (dejected to be on the reserves list), and David Casey (Ethical Diamond).

Nick kicks off the show this Wednesday morning with Regulus Partners’ Dan Waugh, reacting to a report in The Times that Machine Gaming Duty is set to rise to 25 per cent in next week’s budget rather than the feared 40 per cent. Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead joins Nick to unpack the story and what it says about racing’s lobbying, plus Flutter’s job cuts and ex-Gosden stayer Point of Law’s Geelong Cup win. George Scott confirms Bay City Roller will join Ombudsman in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Keeneland, while Jayne McGivern explains why she has brought Hukum back from Japan to stand at Overbury alongside Golden Horn. In France, Nick Bell reveals why Haras de Meautry is standing a stallion for the first time in 20 years, and Timeform’s David Johnson looks back on Champions Day and where Ombudsman ranks among the Gosden greats.

In this special edition, Nick interviews the recently appointed Chair of the British Horseracing Authority, as he seeks to determine his vision and strategy for the sport. Mirror journalist David Yates provides commentary and analysis.

Nick kicks off the show this Monday morning by catching up with John Gosden who confirms that Ombudsman will head to Keeneland for the Breeders’ Cup following his fabulous victory in the Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Racing TV’s Lydia Hislop is alongside Nick for today’s show and they reflect further on Saturday’s racing whilst TPD’s Adam Mills tells us just how Ombudsman got the better of Calandagan this time around. Dave Ord is at Cheltenham as he catches up with Chief Executive Guy Lavender and clerk of the course Jon Pullin on the busy summer sorting out the drainage and also having the track ready for racing this weekend. Further afield we hear from Everest winning trainer Ciaron Maher after his filly Tempted downed Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising. Also from Australia ,Vicky Leonard joins us to discuss the impact of the incredibly unfortunate incident in Saturday’s Caulfield Cup, which resulted in a fatality.

Charlotte Greenway brings you all the interviews from the podcast this week ahead of British Champions Day at Ascot. It’s an incredibly important day for Andrew Balding as he looks to land his first trainers title and discusses his team before Rob Hornby, Kieran Shoemark and Clifford Lee run through their rides in the Group 1s.

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman to look ahead to the 2026 edition of British Champions’ day, with guests Rob Hornby, Clifford Lee, and David Redvers. Plus we hear from Zac Purton ahead of Ka Ying Rising’s Everest run, while agent Archie St George looks forward to a potential windfall at the Breeders’ Cup Championship sale.

Nick is joined by Racing TV’s Lydia Hislop and they kick off with the only broadcast interview to date with Betfred’s Fred Done on impeding tax rises and what they will mean for his business, racing and the country, with a stark warning for the U government. Lydia shares her views on the matter and where we might be with getting the government to listen. Following on from the story at the beginning of the week about final demand being disqualified at Cheltenham, Lydia shares what she’s found when doing some digging of her own, regarding the missing CCTV. Following on from the end of Tattersalls Book 2, Charlotte catches up with Australian bloodstock agent John Foote and American owner Matt Dorman, who have both been busy over the last couple of weeks. With the Breeders’ Cup around the corner Nick, along with his NBC colleague Matt Bernier, brings your a preview of what might be on offer in Keeneland and in partnership with Weatherbys, Nick speaks to Jody Standing about her recently released 26/27 Point to…

Nick is joined by ITV host Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the relentless Dan Skelton, who set yet another record yesterday for the fastest ever century of winners in a jumps season. The trainer tells us about the targets he has in mind and shares thoughts about one or two more prominent prospects on the cusp of seasonal debuts. Also today, Neil Callan shares his pride in two of his sons being crowned champions this Saturday, while Ed Crisford looks forward to assembling a huge and powerful team in Dubai with the news that Oisin Murphy will be his retained rider in the Middle East this winter. Plus, Charlotte catches up with agent Hamish Macaulay after a successful day at Tattersalls Book 2, Justin Vermaak outlines the ambitions of Mike and Matthew de Kock as they, too, set their sight son Dubai this winter, and JA McGrath has all the news from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with two news stories that have dominated the agenda over the last 24 hours. First, the Final Demand medication DQ from Cheltenham, and the mystery surrounding the missing CCTV from the racecourse stables. Second, the appointment of Sir Philip Davies to the BHA board, with new Chair Simon Cox appearing to prefer his candidacy to the suggested racecourse-affiliated names of Martin Cruddace and Bridget Guerin. Also today, Kieran Shoemark looks forward to his two high profile rides on Champions’ Day, Almaqam and Ten Bob Tony, while Roger Varian shares his thoughts on Caulfield Cup aspirant Enfjaar as well as Autumn Stakes winner Rock Montreal. Plus, Sarah Guest on Racing Home and Women in Racing’s initiative to help the workforce through the challenges of menopause and midlife, and Xander Brett talks to Norwegian trainer Niels Pietersen about setting up a satellite base in Newmarket.

Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They look ahead to Champions’ Day, and analyse the changing complexion of the two biggest races, particularly in light of the news that Talk of New York is set to be supplemented for the QE2. They are joined by Andrew Balding, tantalisingly close to a first trainers’ championship, and whose Kalpana bids for an unprecedented BCD hat trick. He also has news of which Breeders’ Cup target is more likely for Blue Bolt. Also today, Richard Brown on the Wathnan Ascot team, plus Bjorn Baker on another Group One weekend in Australia and looking ahead to his pair of runners taking on Ka Ying Rising in the Everest. Dan Barber runs the Timeform rule over both the upcoming QE2 and also gives the lowdown on both the juvenile performances at the weekend and items to note from the jumps meeting at Chepstow.

Nick alongside Lydia Hislop, is welcomed into Eve Lodge , the base of man of the moment, George Scott. George talks through his brilliant weekend just gone at Longchamp, with a Group 1 and Group 2 success along with a second in the Arc. George Scott takes us through the layout of the yard, how it works and why the smaller details are so important. We're also getting up close and personal to the stable stars, as Friday morning is trot up day and they're all on parade. There's still big targets ahead for the rest of the year and George runs through where they're all headed and has some breaking news regarding Bay City Roller.

Nick comes to you LIVE today from the final day of the Tattersalls Book 1 yearling sale and pre-sale catches up with some of the vendors, starting with Julian Dollar of Newsells Park Sud, who sold yesterday's top lot and as well as reflecting on that result, he talks us through what's to come today including a filly by Japanese superstar Equinox. Luke Lillingston looks ahead to his Sea The Stars this afternoon and Charles Shanahan tells us what it's like consigning at this sale for the first time, 20 years on from when his father Paul last did it. Jane Mangan provides an update on what went on on day 2 and looks ahead to the weekend racing before we follow the Equinox filly through the ring and speak to her purchaser Anthony Stroud, who signed the docket on behalf of Godolphin. Kia Joorabchian pops in for a chat, having sold a million guinea lot yesterday and explains how they are balancing what horses Amo Racing breed, buy and sell.

Coming to you today from Day 2 of the Tattersalls Book 1 yearling sale and plenty of sales content coming your way but we start today with news from Australia as Nick catches up with David Hayes to get his thoughts on Ka Ying Rising's barrier trial yesterday which has a few asking questions. Back at Newmarket, Charlotte and Jane Mangan run through the headline acts from day 1 and we hear from Hamish McCalmont of Norelands Stud after they sold the record breaking Night of Thunder yesterday for 4.6 millions gns, Jeffrey Hobby shares his delight at his Sea The Stars selling to Cheveley Park, whilst purchasers Billy Jackson Stops and David Ingordo provide an update on how they're getting on as well as on some of the key horses they are already associated with. Alex Frost speakes to Nick about why he's stepping down as CEO of the Tote and we get the latest from Hong Kong with JA McGrath, whilst Nick has news of another new stallion heading to India.

Nick coming to you from day one of Tattersalls Book 1 as the first few lots go through the ring. Just as the action kicks off, Nick catches up with Anthony Rogers about how he feels ahead of one of the biggest weeks of the year and shares what he has in the sale. Fernando Laffon joins after purchasing Lot 1, a half to star stayer Scandinavia and then there's been fireworks already as Godolphin go to 1.8 million guineas for a Frankel colt and Anthony Stroud discusses why they were determined to come home with him before vendor Charlie Vigors share his joy at the price for a first foal. In this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock segment, Hamish McCalmont of Norelands reflects on producing yet another Group 1 winner at Longchamp over the weekend whilst also looking at their draft for this week. Fallout from the weekend continues as Timeform's Dan Barber assesses some of the key performers before Barry Irwin of Team Valor shares his delight at landing the Champagne Stakes with USS Valor and why this could be the best…

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates - fresh from Paris - to reflect on all the action from Arc weekend, in the company of Nemone Routh, racing manager to Aga Khan Studs, owners of dual Arc hero Daryz. In addition to giving us the ‘How it was?’ and ‘What next?’, Nemone also outlines plans for some of the other stable stars, discusses the whip ban that might rule Mickael Barzalona out of British Champions’ Day, and reinforces the operation’s commitment to standing more stallions. Kieran Clark offers the Timeform view of Daryz’s performance. Also today, Nick catches up in Kentucky with Rebecca Menzies after Adonius’s famous victory at Keeneland, and gets Cieren Fallon’s thoughts on Lake Forest and much more. Jason Singh looks ahead to Tattersalls Book One, which begins tomorrow.

Arc weekend is here, and we're bringing you all the insight from this week on the Nick Luck Daily. . Francis Graffard runs through his Longchamp team, Colin Keane talks Kalpana's Arc chance and George Scott previews his five-strong raid. Tom Goff and James Doyle discuss supplementary entry Friendly Soul, Andreas Suborics eyes another German Arc upset, Karl Burke explains supplementing Miss Yechance for the Abbaye, and Rebecca Menzies takes Adonius to Keeneland chasing a Breeders' Cup spot.

Nick is joined today by Timeform's Dan Barber to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Continuing the Arc build-up, they react to the draw and Ryan Moore's surprise decision to ride Benvenuto Cellini, who has drawn the inside stall. They are joined by James Doyle, who was cruelly cost an Arc win by a wide draw on Sea of Class, but who has fared better this time aboard Friendly Soul. Also today, Karl Burke explains why he supplemented Miss Yechance for the Abbaye. In Kentucky, Nick catches up with Rebecca Menzies, whose Adonius runs at Keeneland this weekend to punch his Breeders' Cup ticket, while he also visits some of the new Coolmore stallions at its US Ashford base in the company of Charlie O'Connor. Plus, Nick and Dan react to the further jumps fixture switches announced today, and reflect on the new starting protocols, as well as the extension of the GBB Bonus scheme to geldings.

Nick brings you today's episode from Kentucky, where he is on NBC duty ahead of Fall Stars Weekend at Keeneland. The focus this morning, however, is largely on Sunday's Arc, a race given a deep dive today by Nick, Matt Chapman, and James Willoughby, plus a lengthy and important contribution from Francis Graffard on all this Paris Loncgchamp runners, and a word from Andreas Suborics, looking to provide another German turn-up in the race. Plus, JA McGrath with this week's bulletin from Hong Kong, while Nick, Matt and James discuss what to expect from incoming BHA Chair Simon Cox on his first day in the job.

Nick is joined today by the Mirror’s David Yates to look at the day’s racing headlines. With the Arc field now taking shape, they are joined by Colin Keane, who has high hopes of striking in the big race with Kalpana. He also rides the prolific Blue Bolt and Amusingly in Group One races and gives the lowdown on horses he’s unable to ride, Sunly and Purview. Also today, Tom Goff discusses the supplementary entry Friendly Soul, and George Scott on his powerful 5-strong team for Paris Longchamp. Plus, DRC Head of Racing Erwan Charpy looks forward to the new season in Dubai, while Oli is at Goffs talking to Anthony Stroud.

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.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a canter through today’s racing news. They are joined first by George Boughey, who talks about his Cheveley Park hopeful Libertango and Melbourne Cup fancy Hopewell Rock.. he also has a review of his first taste of the brand new Belmont Park. Also today, Ruby Walsh pays tribute to Hurricane Fly, Calvin McEvoy has the latest on defending Melbourne Cup champion Half Yours, Fernando Laffon welcomes Hotazhell to Haras d’Etreham, Eric McNamara looks ahead to hosting trio in the Kerry National at Listowel, and agent Alex Elliott casts an eye over the Goffs Million.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to look at today’s racing headlines from across the globe. They are joined first today by trainer John Gosden, who takes Nick down memory lane through his peerless record in the Cambridgeshire, this weekend’s signature handicap, in which he is again well represented. Gosden also has a positive bulletin on stable star Ombudsman, who could yet take in the Champion Stakes. Also today, Dale Gibson remembers popular former jockey and ‘Cock o’The North’ John Lowe, who died today aged 75. Plus, Clive Cox on Orthodox’s bid to give the trainer a third Middle Park Stakes, Dan Barber on Timeform’s top rated Sheikh Ahmed horses plus the season’s biggest improvers, and - from Australia - Craig Williams joins the show to discuss his Melbourne Cup ride on James J Braddock and his current star Sir Delius.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today’s racing headlines. Simon Crisford is along to talk about the life and racing legacy of Sheikh Ahmed al Maktoum, who died this morning. Nick and Jane reflect on some of the owner’s highlights on the track and consider the future for the yellow and black silks. Also today, owner Evan Sutherland on adding another Ayr Gold Cup with Pellitory to his remarkable record, Christian Williams reminisces about one of his most bizarre episodes in the saddle In an echo of a similar incident at Listowel over the weekend, while Listowel supremo Pat Healy shares the delights of the ongoing Harvest Festival.

In this week' s Saturday Edition we kick off by hearing from last year's Ayr Gold Cup winning connections, Phil Cunningham and Richard Spencer, on where they can go back-to-back and who they view as their best chance from the four they've declared. William Haggas, trainer of the favourite, shares why he believes conditions of the race will suit his charge and why maybe we haven't seen the best of him yet, whilst he also comments on where we're likely to see some of his stable stars this Spring. Finally, down at Doncaster Arapaho Gold aims to make it 5 from 5 in the Mill Reef and his trainer Michael Dodds provides an update on how he's been getting on since York.

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to look at all the stories dominating the racing headlined across the world. They begin today with Chepstow Executive Director Luke Admans, seeking to reassure connections and patrons ahead of the jumps season after the summer drought. Also today, James Willoughby charts the storied past of Belmont Park, which reopens today and features the return of Forever Young. Plus, Jane Mangan on the disqualification of Luke Comer, Charlie Fellowes on the Newmarket Open Weekend, Tegbir Brar on the acquisition of Sosie for Indian breeders, Michael Dods on Arapaho Gold, and British Racing School CEO Andrew Braithwaite on continuing Maths and English education supported by Weatherbys Bank.

Charlotte Greenway standing in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead. They begin by reacting to the report from the House of Lords liaison committee and its recommendations around gambling advertising, which looks to be yet another blow for the gambling industry and in turn racing. Lee also covers Entain boss Stella David’s letter to the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, warning him of the real consequences of tax hikes on betting companies in the next budget. We take a quick look at the weights for the Melbourne Cup and Lee pinpoints one he thinks could still be going there under the radar and ahead of this weekend‘s racing at Ayr, Matt Chapman is speaking to Phil Cunningham and Richard Spencer, who won feature race last year. John Hunt shares the details of his charity fundraising walk that is set to span over nine days and something he’ll be doing alongside his daughter Amy in aid of the Hunt Family Fund. Finally Jamie Insole looks ahead to the latest chapter in his training career,…

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to take a look at the racing headlines from around the world. They begin today with a look ahead to the Ayr Gold Cup and more in the company of trainer William Haggas. Also today, our Japanese correspondent Naohiro Goda shares his thoughts on the comeback run of Forever Young at the reopened Belmont Park this weekend, as well as the two remaining Japanese Arc hopefuls. Plus, JA McGrath with the latest from Hong Kong, Sir Mark Prescott speaking at the Countryside event in Westminster earlier in the week, and Kyle Zorn from Legion tells the story of Take Charge Star en route to a Breeders’ Cup tilt.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to bring you news and views from around the racing world. They begin today with Patrick Veitch, who gives notice of some important plans for stars Venetian Sun (off to the sales) and Lake Forest (dual Keeneland bid in the offing). Also today, author and TV betting guru Rob Furber on whether Saffie Osborne can win BBC SPOTY, and Roly Owers - CEO of World Horse Welfare has his say on what racing can and should do about Tripadvisor’s decision not to recommend the sport as part of its animal welfare policy. Plus, owner-breeder Phoebe Hobby shares her delight at winning the Racehorse to Eventer class at Cornbury Horse Trials, while Billy Nash has the Timeform view on Irish Champions’ Weekend, and Paul Ferguson previews his latest “Jumpers to Follow” book, out now with Weatherbys plus a special discount for NLD listeners.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to reflect on an absorbing and history making weekend in the sport, which saw Saffie Osborne become the first woman to ride a British Classic winner. Nick catches up with the trainer of Highwayman Joseph O'Brien, who gives his own thoughts on performance of horse and rider, plus his Champions' Weekend haul and that of his family. Also today, Nick talks to Countryside Alliance CEO Tim Bonner about today's Westminster event which seeks to underline the importance of countryside interests to parliamentarians. Meanwhile, at Doncaster on Saturday, he caught up with MP and minister Sally Jameson about the importance of racing to the town and the symbiosis between the racing and betting industries. Plus, trainer Katie Scott revels in a first victory for star filly Naana's Shadow at Group level, while Tony Lacy has the latest ahead of the opening day of Keeneland sales, and Adam Mills tells us how the Leger was won and lost on the striding data.

In this week's Saturday Edition Charlotte Greenway previews a cracking weekend of racing over the next two days from Irish Champions Weekend and Doncaster. Kicking off in Ireland with the big one, the Irish Champion Stakes, Barry Mahon of Juddmonte looks at whether Item can follow up from his success at York while Ed Walker shares whether he thinks Almaqam can reverse the placings. George Scott also discusses supplementing Wimbledon Hawkeye for the race before Karl Burke provides an update on Fallen Angel, who is looking to go back to back in the Gr.1 Matron Stakes earlier on the card. Onto Doncaster where Saffie Osborne is looking to become the first female jockey to win a British classic and she shares her delight at getting the call up for a Joseph O'Brien runner and weighs up her chances. Finally, Oliver Cole share his excitement at taking on the Irish big guns in the National Stakes with Dr Rascal.

Nick joined this morning by Rishi Persad as they continue to preview a quality two days of racing this weekend from Leopardstown, Doncaster and The Curragh. Ahead of the Matron Stakes in Ireland tomorrow, with Rishi keen on Fallen Angel’s chance at the prices, Nick catches up with Karl Burke to see what sort of form she’s in and whether she’s up to winning this again. Handicapper Dominic Gardiner Hill shares why he’s awarded Ka Ying Rising a mark of 135, and what he’s got to do to climb higher before Adrien Cugnasse brings us up to date on the news from France after France Galop yesterday produced a long list of recommendations following the task force operation they put together to reform French racing and finally Jane McGivern looks ahead to the Racehorse to Eventer Challenge Cup at Cornbury Horse Trials this weekend.

Nick brings you the podcast today from the Goffs’s Yorton Sale, ahead of the first lot going through the ring at 1pm. ITV’s Matt Chapman is alongside throughout and looks ahead to the action in Britain and Ireland this weekend. Ahead of the 250th running of the Betfred St Leger, Nick catches up with Saffie Osborne, who has secured the ride aboard Joseph O’Brien’s Highwayman and Ollie Cole share why he has opted to head to Irish Champions Weekend with Richmond winner Dr Rascal, for the Group 1 National Stakes. At the sale Nick speaks to Goffs CEO Henry Beeby about the impressive stats from this unique sale and French trainer Gabriel Leenders shares his thoughts on the catalogue as well as his plans for targeting the Cheltenham November meeting for a couple of his string.

Nick is joined today by RTE and Racing TV presenter Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With news that Emmet Mullins is set to take the reins at Coolcullen - the training establishment made famous by Jim Bolger - they talk to the trainer about the scale of his ambition. Also on today's show, George Scott on his big guns and his squad for the Middle East this winter. Plus, Barry Mahon on Item and much more ahead of Irish Champions' Weekend, David Futter previews the Goffs Yorton Sale, and JA McGrath returns for the new season in Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to spin through today’s racing headlines. First today, they are joined by Ed Walker, eagerly anticipating this Weeknd’s Irish Champion Stakes with Almaqam. Also today, Richard Hannon reflects on a huge payday at Kentucky Downs with the popular Haatem, while NZ correspondent Michael Guerin assesses the merits of star NZ filly Well Written, while analysis of Ka Ying Rising continues courtesy of James Willoughby. Timeform’s Dan Barber runs the rule over the Arc Trials and Almeraq, while Brant Dunshea officially launches the Godolphin TIEA awards, and Jack Mitchell shares his joy at a first Group One success. Franziska Altewille-Jacobs is this week’s Weatherbsy guest.

Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world after a busy international weekend. Ka Ying Rising’s raising of his own insanely high bar gets plenty of play today, with trainer David Hayes, and rider Zac Purton both reflecting on his record-breaking efforts on Sunday. Timeform’s Dan Barber offers the organisation’s perspective. Also today, Francis Graffard reflects on another profitable day at Paris Lonchamp, which has yielded three Arc contenders for the stable, while Luke Morris delights in providing Sir Mark Prescott with his first North American winner.

Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday Edition this weekend, kicking off with an interview from this afternoon with Tom Marquand ahead of his strong book of rides at Haydock tomorrow, including favourite in the Sprint Cup Almeraq. We take a look at Haydock, Kempton, Longchamp and Baden Baden with contributions from Clive Cox, Tom Marquand, Owen Burrows, Nicky Henderson, Owen Burrows, Aidan O'Brien, George Scott and Marco Botti.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by the mirror’s David Yates to look ahead to the action this weekend and bring you all the latest news. Trainer Clive Cox weighs up whether or not to run Coppull in Saturday’s Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock and clerk of the course Dan Cooper provides an update on the ground. Dave and Charlotte look ahead to a cracking card at Longchamp on Sunday before Paul McCartan of Ballyphillip Stud reflects on a record breaking success at the Somerville Yearling sale in Newmarket this week. Rachael Jones of charity JETS has news of new funding and Nick is out and about finding out more about the St Leger trophy.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead to look ahead to the action this weekend as declarations filter through for the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday. We hear from Tom Fanshawe on the chances of Kind of Blue, who’s been second in the last two runnings, whilst Tom also discusses his own ambitions as a trainer, after it was announced he’d be joining his father, James, on the license from next year. George Scott shares why they’ve opted to head to France with Bay City Roller to take on Daryz rather than a potentially easier opportunity at Kempton on Saturday. Lee runs through that Kempton field, which will give Constitution Hill plenty to think about and finally Jonathan Burke looks ahead to a new partnership this jumps season between him and Noel Fehily Racing.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They open the show by recognising the life of Galloping des Champs, cruelly cut short just days after his retirement. Also today, HKJC Head of Racing Product, Greg Carpenter, joins the show to acknowledge the career of the remarkable Romantic Warrior, who was retired this morning. Our feature interview today is a lengthy and lively encounter with Martin Cruddace - CEO of ARC - at an event in Westminster to celebrate 250 years of the St Leger. Cruddace comes out fighting on the subject of proposed tax increases that threaten betting shops. Plus, Owen Burrows on the returns of Gethin and Raaheeb in coming days, and Cherie de Vaux on another outstanding weekend at Saratoga with Englishman and gallant Travers third Golden Tempo.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to take a look at the headlines from around the racing world. First today, Nicky Henderson talks to Nick about Constitution Hill's entry for the Melbourne Cup, as announced this morning, and what it will require at Kempton this weekend to make that dream a reality. Also today, Marco Botti looks forward to the Grosser Preis von Baden with stable star Giavellotto, while Nick and Rishi give their key takeaways from yesterday's interview with Aidan O'Brien. Meanwhile, Ed Bethell issues a positive bulletin on Paborus ahead of the Haydock Park Sprint Cup, Dan Barber ties together all the strands through the Timeform perspective, and Hetty Spencer (Spencer Sales) is this week's Weatherbys guest ahead of the BBAG Yearling Sale.

Nick introduces today's show, with Charlotte Greenway and Jane Mangan bringing you coverage from this morning at Ballydoyle, featuring an extended and hugely informative interview with Aidan O'Brien, as he runs through key targets for his 2026 stars, and gives an appraisal of the season so far. Charlotte and Jane also recap the weekend's racing, while Nick talks to Wathnan USA's Case Clay about what's next for Travers winner Leading Change, and TPD's Adam Mills gives us the data lowdown.

Charlotte Greenway brings you the Saturday Edition, this week kicking off with an interview with Audrey Turley, owner of recently retired dual Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs, where she discusses why this horse has meant so much to her family. Then,ahead of the action in Britain this weekend, we hear from trainers Roger Varian, William Muir, Eve Johnson Houghton & Jamie Osborne.

Nick is joined by David Yates to look through today's racing headlines. First today, he catches up with Willie Mullins, who gives a fascinating insight into what made dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner the racehorse that he was on the news of his retirement. Also set for a new career is Group One winner Estrange, whose trainer David O'Meara joins the show. Roger Varian gives us the lowdown on Solario Stakes hotpot Rock Montreal, while Jack Dace looks forward to a return to action this weekend after his horror fall at Brighton in the summer. In the US, Nick catches up with NYRA's Matthew DeSantis to looks ahead to the Travers at Saratoga, while Charlotte gets the latest on a broodmare with a serious pedigree update in the latest Fasig Tipton catalogue with George Connolly.

Nick is joined today by Cornelius Lysaght for a look though the racing headlines. First today, BHA Racing Director Richard Wayman joins the show to explain the 2027 fixture list, largely unchanged despite widespread calls for a cut. Wayman also discusses the challenges faced by jumps tracks because of the drought. Also today, Jamie Osborne on what to expect from his new recruit White Birch at Windsor on Saturday, William Muir waxes typically lyrical about his star two year old Breacher, while jump jockey Tom Bellamy gives us an update on injuries sustained in a crushing fall at Worcester on Sunday. Plus, Oli catches up with Michael Owen and Hugo Palmer at Goffs UK.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin today with an update on the wellbeing of Irish Champion Dylan Browne McMonagle, hospitalised after a horror fall at Bellewstown yesterday. IHRB CMO Jennifer Pugh has news. Also today, Nick and Lee comment on the latest proposals for tax hikes on the betting industry from ex-PM Gordon Brown on Radio 4's Today program. Plus, James Willoughby joins with his take on some of the surprise highlights from York, in particular featuring Strensall winner Archivist, whose owners' manager Richard Brown joins the show to confirm a bid for the Breeders' Cup Mile. Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnasse pays tribute to the retiring Jean Claude Rouget, while Nemone Routh runs us through plans for Daryz, Calandagan and the Aga Khan Studs likely Breeders' Cup squad, and Oli Bell celebrates at Goffs with vendor Oliver McMurray, whose homebred by Blue Point topped yesterday's sale.