Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, jumps trainer Ben Pauling outlines plans for his star novice chasers Handstands and The Jukebox Man. Also on today's show, Nick and Rishi discuss the nuances of Conor Grant's Gimcrack speech and look ahead to this weekend's action at Chelt…

Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined to day by Cork trainer Jimmy Mangan who, although excited about Spillane's Tower's King George bid, warns that it is highly. contingent on soft ground at the Sunbury track. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave pick through the reporting on Frankie Detto…

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. While reviewing the weekend's jumps action, they are joined by Richie Deegan - luckless to depart from Banbridge at the final fence at Cork - and Dan Skelton, again the beneficiary of a fine weekend, but whose Protektorat will now not head to t…

This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway starts by looking at the Tingle Creek with Darragh O'Keeffe, who's set to ride Quilixios for Henry de Bromhead. Then it's ontp Aintree where Kim Bailey explains the reason behind giving Chianti Classico, despite the fact he's got to lump 12 stone around on potentially heavy ground. Finally it's o…

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan to look ahead to the weekend action from Sandown, Aintree, Navan and Cork. Starting with the Tingle Creek at Sandown they discuss whether this will simply be a walk in the park for Jonbon and jockey Darragh O'Keeffee joins the show to share what Quilixios brings to race and how literally we c…

Nick is in in Hong Kong ahead of HKIR, where he talks to David Hayes, trainer of the world's most exciting sprinter, Ka Yang Rising, to Harry Eustace, whose Docklands continues his world tour, and to Australian radio host Andrew Bensley about increased Aussie participation in the event. Also on today's show, Nick and Neil Channing take a deeper div…

Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post reporter Jon Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With a largely UK agenda today, they discuss the new interim BHA CEO, the controversial Lingfield stewarding decision on Tuesday with trainer Dean Ivory, plus the failure to complete comparable weighing room facilities for femal…

Nick is in Hong Kong ahead of the International Jockeys' Challenge and the HKIR, where he gets an opportunity to catch up with some of the world's leading riders under one roof: Ryan Moore leads the way, followed by Zac Purton, James MacDonald, William Buick, Vincent Ho and Hugh Bowman. At the beginning of the episode, Nick talks to HKJC's Head of …

Nick, in Hong Kong, is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest goings on from around the horseracing world. They begin with a debrief on an excellent weekend's jumping in the UK and Ireland, and reflect on Lossiemouth's sparkling triumph with Joe Chambers, who also runs the rule over the other Ricci runners over the past…

It's the Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway and this week ahead of the fighting fifth, we hear from Sam Thomas who weighs up whether Welsh Champion Hurdle winner Lump Sum can play his part and serve it up to the big two at Newcastle tomorrow afternoon. Then it’s onto Newbury where the focus is Saturday’s Coral Gold Cup and this episode featur…

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to take stock of the latest news and events from around the racing world. This episode focuses heavily on the upcoming racing at the weekend in the UK and Ireland, and includes guests Jamie Snowden and Ben Pauling, with input from Sportinglife.com Editor Dave Ord and TPD analyst Adam Mills. Nick and Lydia also discuss…

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with news that star French chaser Il Eat Francais is back in work and could still target the King George. Trainer Noel George also has news of this weekend's Coral Gold Cup fancy General en Chef. Plus, Henry de Bromhead on Senio…

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that Grey Dawning may yet make the King George at Kempton having emerged well from his Haydock exertions. Also on today's show, Sam Thomas looks ahead to the Fighting Fifth with rising star Lump Sum, while Timeform…

Nick is joined by Sky, ITV and Sun broadcaster Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined by 14-times Champion Paul Nicholls to discuss his likely runners at Newbury at the weekend, while he also has updates on Bravemansgame and Ginny's Destiny. Nick and Matt engage in a robust debate around Matt's Sun column y…

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to take at look at news and events from around the racing world. They begin with a reflection on a pulsating John Durkan Chase at Punchestown, and are joined to discuss the performances of the 1-2 by their owner's racing manager Frank Berry. Also on today's show, taking stock of the weekend's Ch…

Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to some cracking action this weekend and starts with the Betfair Chase at Haydock for which Grey Dawning is the current favourite, and trainer Dan Skelton provides a positive bulletin on him before Sam Twiston-Davies looks forward to getting the leg up on Bravemansgame and Gabriel Leenders weighs up whether Gold Tweet…

Following on from Nick's interview with Jonjo Sanderson yesterday, today Peter Savill explains Plumpton Racecourse's decision to leave the RCA and whether he believes other will follow suit. Nick is then joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect of Savill's comments before looking ahead to the stellar line up of horses set to run this weekend. Sporting Lif…

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. On today's episode, we hear from Sam Twiston Davies who, in a candid interview, talks about picking up the ride on Bravemansgame for his old boss Paul Nicholls in the Betfair Chase. Also today, RCA board member Jonjo Sanderson issues a rejoin…

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead. We start with JP McManus’s column in the racing post entitled “Why I think Cheltenham Festival handicaps need to change”. Lee tells us how this came about gives his views on JP’s comments. We hear from Nico de Boinville in conversation with Josh Stacey after Constitutio…

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with jumping today: first, Willie Mullins's plans for his superstars in this weekend's John Durkan at Punchestown, followed by Nicky Henderson in conversation with Josh Stacey at Newbury post-Constitution Hill's gallop with Sir …

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates (Newsboy) to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With a grim day at Cheltenham leading to three fatalities in short order, two from sudden death, this episodes explores what befell the horses involved and the industry and wider media reaction. A scientific context is provided by Equ…

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They tackle the innovative Jockey Cup competition in the company of Flutter Director of Racing Strategy Seb Butterworth, with a reaction to the ROA response. Also on the show, Nick and Lydia pick over the decision to uphold the Cesarewitch appeal with winning owner A…

Nick is in Bahrain ahead of the Bahrain International, where he talks to a host of international racing figures. This episode begins with an in-depth interview with France Galop CEO Elie Hennau, who assumed command earlier this year and who has some bold plans for the sport. Also in Bahrain, Francis Graffard (with news on his stable stars as well a…

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. In this episode, RCA Chair and BHA noms committee member Wilf Walsh explains the appointment of Lord Allen of Kensington to the BHA Chair. Also on the show, Australian Bloodstock's Jamie Lovett discusses their purchase of Vauban to r…

In this bonus podcast, Nick talks exclusively to Kia Joorabchian, who confirms Amo Racing's offer and strong desire to acquire the historic Freemason Lodge yard, for many decades the base of the now retired Sir Michael Stoute.Nick Luck による

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined first today by Tweenhills Stud supremo David Redvers, who has been outspoken in his criticism of the government's IHT plans for farms and family businesses. Also today, HM Representative (Ascot) Sir Francis Brooke joins th…

Nick, now in Bahrain having flown in from Melbourne ahead of the International Trophy, is joined Mirror newsboy David Yates to cast an eye over all the news and events in racing around the world. They begin today by looking ahead to the weekend at Cheltenham in the company of multiple Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls and Clerk Jon Pullin. Also on tod…

Nick is back from Melbourne and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead, also still situated down under. Nick catches up with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Robbie Dolan and looks at how this victory really has changed his life and the whirlwind he's been caught up in. Nick and Lee look ahead to Via Sistina returning again tomorrow and consider w…

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and journalist Lydia Hislop. We first reflect on Sir Michael Stoute having sent out his last ever runner yesterday at Nottingham and discuss just how much the industry will miss him. We hear from Jour De Galop’s Adrien Cugnasse who brings us news of today’s French protests against proposed tax rises and wha…

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick on today's episode and is joined by Racing TV's Jane Mangan. They dive straight into the two reports released yesterday by the IHRB, starting with the Mazars Report 19 page document followed by Luke Comer junior’s appeal against a disrepute charge which reveals some shocking findings. Then following the release of the…

In the aftermath of the Melbourne Cup, Nick reflects on the race in the company of Adam Peacock and is also joined by Rich Ricci after a disappointing effort from Vauban as he was never nearer than midfield and he contemplates what they do next with this horse. Charlotte Greenway is joined back in the UK by David Yates of the Daily Mirror and they …

Nick now in Melbourne is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They begin with a look at the Lexus Melbourne Cup, joined by Hollie Doyle who fresh from her exploits in San Diego takes the ride on the well fancied Sea King. Also on the show, a comprehensive review of the B…

It's all things Breeders' Cup Saturday on today's show as Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interview this week with connections of runners at Del Mar tomorrow. To kick off we hear from the two leading contenders in Breeders' Cup Classic, City of Troy (Aidan O'Brien) and Fierceness (Mike Repole & John Velasquez). Then onto the the Turf Mile as Donna…

Nick is joined by David Yates to remember Alastair Down, the finest racing writer of his generation, who died yesterday at the age of 68. Also on today's show, Nick has the final word on the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar in the company of Kevin Blake, who also put his case as regards the controversial vet withdrawals that have once again impacted on eve…

Nick brings you this edition once again from the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club ahead of this year's Breeders' Cup. On today's show, he talks to Hall of Famer John Velazquez about his favourite Breeders' Cup memories and his chances on leading Classic hopeful Fierceness. Plus, Donnacha O'Brien lifts the lid on Port Fortuna's preparation for the Mile, Hu…

Nick - in Del Mar, CA, ahead of Breeders' Cup - is joined from Melbourne by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With favourite Jan Brueghel controversially scratched from the Melbourne Cup on the order of RV vets and stewards, Nick and Lee examine the reasons for the scratch with Kick Up for…

Nick is joined by broadcaster Matt Chapman in Del Mar, California, for today's edition in the wake of the draw for the Breeders' Cup . As well as picking apart the draw, Nick catches up with Fierceness owner Mike Repole, and gets an habitually warm welcome from Billy Koch, LittleRedFeather Racing principal. Also on today's show, trainer Dan Skelton…

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by David Yates of the Daily Mirror and they start by discussing the news that Bluestocking has been retired to join Juddmonte's broodmare band, in the company of Barry Mahon. Then to reflect on the action over the weekend Kate Harrington praises Futurity winner Hotazhell whilst Harry Derham shares his…

This week, Charlotte Greenway brings you the interviews from this week with trainers of runners in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster as James Owen discusses favourite Wimbledon Hawkeye; Jessie Harrington on Hotazhell and John Gosden on Detain & Nebras. Finally Ralph Beckett provides an update on his Newbury runners and Group 1 runner at Sain…

Nick is joined today by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin through the global racing and bloodstock news. They begin with John Gosden, who explains to the podcast the rationale behind the booking of Frankie Dettori for Emily Upjohn, and the decision to go for the Turf in preference to the fillies' race. Plus, Gosden gives the lowdown…

Tom in for Nick and joined by broadcaster and host of this year’s Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Rishi Persad. We kick off with the news that Frankie Dettori is set to partner up with Emily Upjohn at this year’s Breeders’ Cup and Rishi tells us why this is really no big surprise. We also hear from trainer George Boughey who is set to have tw…

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With Brian Ellison's OneSmoothOperator winning the GeelongCup and booking himself a tilt at the Melbourne Cup, the winning trainer talks to Nick about his intercontinental dream. Also on today's show, Naohiro Goda talks Cox Plate and Breede…

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin you through the racing news from around the globe. On the show today, Harry Eustace arrives in Moonee Valley ahead of the Cox Plate and assesses how his horse Docklands might stack up against the locals before outlining an ambitious three race plan. Jessie Harrington ranks Hotazhel…

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Leading today's episode is top rider Danny Tudhope, who reveals that his link with Steve Parkin's Clipper Logistics has come to an end, and that he'll be seeking new opportunities. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave dive into the detail of Britis…

This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot tomorrow with contributions from various connections including: Francis Graffard & Stephane Pasquier (Calandagan); William Haggas (Economics); Tony Fry (Charyn); James Fanshawe (Kind of Blue); Dylan Cunha (Prague) and finally Eliza McCalmont cat…

Nick is joined by award-winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, William Haggas discusses the final task for Economics this season, the QIPCO British Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Tony Fry, representative for Nurlan Bizakov's Sumbe operation, talks Charyn, Lazzat a…

Nick is joined today by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead and the begin by discussing the unsurprising disqualification of Alphonse Le Grande from Saturday's Cesarewitch after his jockey Jamie Powell went over the permitted strike allowance. Then Nick gets the reaction to Brant Dunshea and asks why these sorts of decisions can't be made on race day…

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. As his appeal to the IHRB concludes, beleaguered trainer Shark Hanlon outlines the details of his hearing yesterday. Also on today's show, trainer Francis Graffard hails a "bigger, stronger" Calandagan ahead of his clash wi…

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest form around the racing world. This episode focusses largely on the fallout from Saturday's controversial Cesarewitch, whose ultimate result remains uncertain after the winning jockey's ride was referred to the Whip Review Committee for a probable Disqualification. Nick talks to H…

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On the show today, bloodstock agent Alex Elliott - at the heart of the extraordinary spending spree from Amo Racing this week - tells Nick at some length and in some depth what was going on behind the scenes at Tattersalls. Nick also gets perspective from Karl Burke,…