Afleveringen
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Nick is joined by David Yates for the first podcast of the week. Kia Joorabchian talks at length about the split with Roger Varian and the King of Steel affair. Also on today's show, Nick talks to D. Wayne Lukas about his thrilling victory in the Preakness, Louisa Carberry reflects on winning a third Grand Steeplechase de Paris, and Rab Havlin contemplates whether Audience will be able to follow up his surprise victory in the Lockinge. Consignor Willie Bryan looks ahead to a fine draft in the GOFFS Spring Store sales.
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This week’s Saturday Edition begins by looking ahead to Royal runner Desert Hero at Newbury tomorrow as he looks to bag his first win of the season now he steps back up in trip. His trainer William Haggas and jockey Tom Marquand share their thoughts whilst Tom also discusses Relief Rally in the Carnarvon Stakes who just looked like the 7 furlongs in the Fred Darling was a bit too far for her. Mister Sketch also goes against Relief Rally and his jockey James Doyle runs through his chances as well as Poker Face in the group 1 Lockinge Stakes whilst we hear more about the favourite for that feature Inspiral from Chris Richardson and Olly Cole who runs Royal Scotsman.
Then over in the US ahead of the second leg of the Triple Crown, Kenny McPeek explains why he’s rolling the dice with Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, having initially ruled him out of the race. -
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Tom in for Nick and joined by Rishi Persad to initially reflect on a brilliant Derby trial performance from Economics in yesterday’s Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. We hear from rider Tom Marquand about the run and also look ahead to some of Tom’s big rides this weekend. James Doyle also rode in the Dante and joins us to give his views on the race plus to look ahead to his book of weekend rides including Poker Face in the Lockinge. We also welcome Cheveley Park’s Chris Richardson who talks Inspiral and Audience ahead of Saturday’s feature race. With the news that Grand National winner Coach Rambler has been retired we are joined by his trainer Lucinda Russell. In our Something For The Weekend segment with Timeform, Dave Ord joins us to put some figures on the Locking runners and also on that win from Economics. Plus we have an update from Norway ahead of their National Day with Xander Brett and York’s James Brennan joins us to look ahead to day 3 of the Dante meeting.
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Nick, in Baltimore, is joined from York by Lydia Hislop, who analyses all the highs and lows from the first day of the Dante Festival, including some very difficult moments early in the day and the possible consequences of the as-yet-unfinished stewards' enquiry. Following the running of the Musidora, they try to piece together a tricky Oaks puzzle. Also today, Willie Mullins joins the show to talk Vauban and his new flat star Lope de Lilas, while Olly Cole looks forward to the Lockinge return of Royal Scotsman and assesses his strong clutch of juveniles. In Maryland, 1ST Racing's Peter Rotondo previews the Preakness Stakes, plus Haras de Meautry's Nick Bell embarks on a mammoth cycling challenge in aid of Au Dela des Pistes, and York's Food and Wine supremo Steve Cooper brings us up to speed on new developments at the track.
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Nick, in Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, is joined by Racing Post writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the day's racing news. With the development that King of Steel incurred a gallops injury yesterday morning, Nick speaks to owner Kia Joorabchian. Also on today's show, Nick and Lee look ahead to York's Dante Festival in the company of William Haggas, who speaks very warmly about the chances of Economics in the week's feature race, while the racecourse's Amy Swales details the charitable partnerships that York are undertaking this season. Later in this edition, Noel Meade remembers the huge talent that was Harchibald, Ben Atkins has all the Pointing news and JA McGrath brings us his weekly bulletin from Hong Kong. Plus, Nick pays tribute to the brilliant trainer Reg Akehurst, who has died aged 94.
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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to bring you news and insight from around the racing world. They lead today by asking why Aidan O'Brien seems so preoccupied with the size of City of Troy and whether it really does matter. With York around the corner, William Derby drops in for Dante Festival chat, plus James Savage on Middleton contender Infinite Cosmos and what's next for Chester winners Passenger and Never So Brave. Roger Teal weighs up Epsom vs Chantilly for Dancing Gemini, while Dan Barber give the Timeform perspective on France and the Classic Trials. Popular broadcaster Alice Plunkett talks Badminton Horse Trials and BAFTAs after an extraordinary Sunday afternoon for her family, and Helmut von Fink, who lost his star stallion Soldier Hollow last week talks about his horse of a lifetime in association with Weatherbys.
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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for the 1,000th episode of the Nick Luck Daily Podcast, bringing you the best news and insight from around the racing world. They lead with the story run in the Racing Post this weekend with regard to the packaging of 40 premium flat racedays for sale to or partnership with a third party. With the racecourses bound to silence, Nick talks to Tote CEO Alex Frost and trainer Ralph Beckett for their thoughts. Beckett also has news of his multiple Oaks candidates after his successes at Chester and Lingfield, while Jockey-turned-agent Freddie Tylicki reflects on the performance of Derby trial winner Ambiente Friendly. Sean Levey rues one that got away in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, while trainer Mario Baratti luxuriates in his win in the colts' equivalent. Kenny McPeek explains in depth why Mystic Dan will now run in Saturday's Preakness, plus incoming ROA Interim CEO Louise Norman outlines her vision for the organisation.
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This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the Oaks and Derby Trials at Lingfield with insight on both favourites from their respective owners, Anthony Oppenheimer and Harry Herbert as well as Ed Crisford who trains lively outsider Meydaan in the Derby trial.
Then onto the Classic action in France on Sunday where Adrien Cugnasse previews the home team before we hear again from Harry Herbert (Chic Colombine), followed by Willie McCreery (Vespertilio) & Roger Teal (Dancing Gemini). -
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Nick talks to Harry Herbert about Defiance and Chic Columbine in the Lingfield Trial and French Guineas respectively, while Ed Crisford has a fair shout for an outsider in the former, and Willie McCreery gives a bulletin on Vespertilio in the Pouliches. We get the rundown on the home challenge in France from Adrien Cugnasse, while Ben Linfoot examines the Derby picture in Something for the Weekend. Plus, Goodwood Clerk Ed Arkell clarifies the precise responsibilities as regards preparation of ground as stipulated by the BHA, and Australian trainer Peter Moody eyes up Royal Ascot with his smart mate Chain of Lightning.
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Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the desperate conclusion to the Chester Vase yesterday, which saw Hidden Law win impressively before suffering a fatal injury. Nick and Rishi pay tribute to the horse's all-too-brief career and discuss the response to death on the racecourse. Also on today's show, we hear from Hugo Palmer and Richard Kingscote about their hopes for the remainder of Chester week, while Nick talks at some length to Australian trainer Ciaron Maher about his growing collection of Melbourne Cup horses, including Middle Earth, who begins his campaign for the Gosdens at York next week. Plus, Riding A Dream Academy scholar Aamilah Aswat joins Nick to talk about her ride in the Magnolia Cup.
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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. First up, Maurizio Guarnieri, new trainer of two stars Big Rock and Blue Rose Cen, outlines plans for Europe's most exciting milers. Also today, Roger Teal looks forward to the weekend's Poulains with Dancing Gemini, while Bryony Frost shares her thoughts on her new role ahead of her first rides in France this afternoon. With news that the two more breeze up sales are in the offing, Con Marnane answers how many is too many. Plus there's the latest from Hong Kong with JA McGrath and Ben Atkins keeps us up to speed with developments in the point to point field.
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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to take stock of the racing news from round the globe. Today, 2000 Guineas winning rider William Buick joins the show to talk about Notable Speech, plus his outstanding hand in the upcoming Derby trials at Chester and York. Also today, Joseph O'Brien talks about his big runners on the Roodee and his success at Punchestown last week, plus Anthony Oppenheimer on his Oaks hopeful Danielle. Agent and consultant James Bester is a fascinating Weatherbys guest, and Aidan Coleman remembers his friend Michael Byrne, the former jockey, who died aged 36 at the weekend.
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Nick, back home from Kentucky, is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect on the weekend's action. They are joined by Silvestre De Sousa, David Menuisier and Kenny PcPeek.
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Classic galore this week as we hear from various connections ahead of the 2000 & 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Guest include: Aidan O'Brien; Richard Hannon; David Bowe; Owen Burrows; Matt Bernier; Brad Cox; D. Wayne Lukas & Michael McCarthy.
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Nick, in Kentucky for the Derby, is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Ahead of the 2,000 Guineas, they have a difference of opinion on the likely success of hot favourite City of Troy, and are joined by Sportinglife.com's David Ord and Owen Burrows, trainer of Alyanaabi. Looking ahead to the 150th Run for the Roses, Britney Eurton joins Nick to go through the key storylines for each and every one of the 20 runners, while Brad Cox tells Nick about his two contrasting hopefuls, and HBA Media's Frank Sale gives you the lowdown on the worldwide broadcast outlets showing the race. Nick and Rishi also look back on yesterday's action from Punchestown, and welcome Little Lodge Farm's Jackie Chugg in our latest instalment of Overbury People. Joe Pagan from Kentucky Equine Research and Saracen's Polly Bonnor discuss how we can help to prevent ulcers in thoroughbreds,
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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They kick off with an eye to QIPCO Guineas weekend, and are joined by trainer Richard Hannon, whose Rosallion has been such a high profile entry for the opening colts classic. Clerk Andrew Morris provides a going report. JJ Slevin reacts to yesterday's Punchestown victory on Fastorslow, while Matt Bernier joins Nick at Churchill Downs to give his thoughts on Derby 150. Independent bookmaker Geoff Banks joins the show with strong views on yesterday's Interim Code announcement and the BHA's new Non-Runner rules, and BCS Marketing Director Gregg Taylor highlights the first year success of Club 26.
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Nick brings you today's show from Kentucky, where he brings you the latest ahead of the 150th Derby, including interviews with trainers D. Wayne Lukas and Michael McCarthy. He is joined from Punchestown by Jane Mangan, who delights in the success of Spillane's Tower yesterday. With the latest announcements on affordability checks, Nick talks to BGC Executive Director of Policy Wes Himes and gets opinion from industry analyst Neil Channing. Retiring trainer Paul Webber shares his reflections on a 30 year career, while JA McGrath joins from Hong Kong to reflect on FWD Champions' Day.
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Nick, in Kentucky, is joined by Lydia, in Punchestown, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. In a packed edition, they begin with Aidan O'Brien telling Nick of his delight at Hall of Fame inclusion and announcing Guineas running plans with a full update on City of Troy. They take a dive into the action at Punchestown, including the Timeform perspective from Dan Barber, while co-ordinating agent Fergus Galvin tells us the story behind Kentucky Derby fancy Just a Touch and trainer James Millman hopes to extend the Adaay in Devon fairytale at Ascot tomorrow. Nick and Lydia chew over the Masai Mara start at Sandown on Saturday, the flurry of winners from the Gosden stable and green shoots for Irish attendances. Meanwhile, Ben Atkins is here with the weekly Point wrap and Indian agent Guarav Rampaul is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.
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Nick, recording between Hong Kong and Kentucky in Zurich airport, is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by paying tribute to Shishkin, the popular chaser who died at home last night, before moving on to discuss the heroics of his stablemate Jonbon on Saturday, plus the GB trainers' title success for Willie Mullins, reflections on which are provided by his long time right hand man David Casey and Vincent O'Brien's grandson Tom Magnier, who also agonises over whether to attend Newmarket on Saturday for City of Troy or Kentucky for Sierra Leone in the 150th Derby. David Bowe, representing Jeff Smith's Littleton Stud oozes calm confidence over the chances of Ghostwriter and See The Fire in the 2000 and 1000 Guineas respectively, while trainer Danny Shum reflects on the mighty effort of Romantic Warrior in the QE2 Cup at Sea Tin, and the National Stud's CEO Anna Kerr welcomes a timely upswing in the fortunes of their stallion Time Test. Nick and Lee also discuss whether THAT Ascot advert was really that bad, and chew over developments at the Jockey Club, per Lee's recent work in the Racing Post.
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This week's episode with Charlotte Greenway kicks off with an interview with trainer Christopher Head, following the news that Big Rock along with 21 other horses would be leaving his yard. He's still got some nice ones to go to war and he discusses Rematuelle's 1000 Guineas bid as well as another three year old to follow.
Then it's onto Sandown tomorrow and we hear from Patrick Mullins, Anthony Bromley and Nicky Henderson before turning our attention to Hong Kong's FWD Champions Day on Sunday where Francis Lui and Vincent Ho look forward to Golden Sixty whilst William Haggas and George Boughey weigh up their chances of bagging one for Britain. - Laat meer zien