Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for today's canter over the global racing news. They lead with the potential significance of today's Christophe Soumillon team tactics appeal, and the effect it may have for the remainder of the season. They also look ahead to the Irish Derby, revisit geldings in the Arc (Lydia sits on the European Pattern Committee), and tidy up some Ascot loose ends. Guests today include Richard Hughes, who trains the major gamble for the Northumberland Plate, and South African trainer James Crawford, responsible for the Durban July favourite. Plus, Jack Ready on another huge WorldPool weekend, RMG marketing director Clive Cottrell embarking on the Jurassic walk for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and Eva catches up with John Bleahen, consignor of the top lot at the Tattersalls Derby Sale.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a packed edition of the Daily Racing Podcast. They are joined today by William Haggas, who is throwing a major curve ball at the Criterion Stakes this weekend in the shape of Jersey also-ran Saber Strike. He also gives the lowdown on running plans for the remainder of his Ascot squad. Ralph Beckett muses over whether to run Bay of Brilliance in the Irish or German Derbies, while Richard Hannon reflects positively on his Ascot and looks forward to a tilt at The Curragh with Bunyola Bay. Adrien Cugnasse gives his take on why France Galop relented on geldings in the Arc, while JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, and Eva discusses the Derby `Sale catalogue and equine flu protocols with Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins. Nick and Rishi also talk about measures to work within a heatwave, and what this week's events may suggest for the future.

In the aftermath of Royal Ascot Nick, joined by Jane Mangan, begins by talking to Shadwell’s racing manager Angus Gold who reflects on their Royal Ascot, including winning the Jubilee Stake with Almeraq. Angus also looks forward to unbeaten colt Raheeb taking in the Irish Derby on his next start. David Menuisier looks at what might come next for impressive Golden Gates winner Lost Boys before Seamie Heffernan tells Nick why winning at Ascot this year, meant more to him than at previous Royal meetings. Finally, David O’Meara discusses whether he believes Estrange can take it to Oaks winner Thundering On, as they’re both bound for the Pretty Polly this weekend.

Day 5 is here! Nick and Charlotte on the pod today and they caught up with Australian trainer Chris Waller who runs Joliestar in Saturday's feature. Nick caught Ed Bethell walking the track early this morning and chatted to him about Regional - his runner in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes. Lisa Tan brings us the style updates and Adam Mills looks back on the 2yo performances through the lense of Total Performance Data.

Day 4 of Royal Ascot is here and Dave Yates joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Commonwealth Cup and Coronation Stakes. William Haggas is on FaceTime reflecting on his two winners this week and his runners left to come. Joseph O'Brien also goes through his stellar week and remaining chances, before we get the Timeform view and Total Performance Data insight from the Ascot Gold Cup.

Day 3 of Royal Ascot is here and Matt Chapman joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Ascot Gold Cup. William Buick is on FaceTime reflecting on Ombudsman and his superb performance in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes. Will Aitkenhead from Ascot Racecourse chats to Nick on the past few days and the rest of the week ahead and we get the Total Performance Data insight from the Prince of Wales’s Stakes.

On Day 2 of Royal Ascot Nick is joined by St James's Palace Stakes winning trainer and jockey George Boughey and Billy Loughnane. Charlie Budget purchaser of Ten Bob Tony is on to speak about his shrewdly bought Group 1 winner. Rossa Ryan reflects on Daquari Bay’s win yesterday and looks forward to his other chances during the week. We also get the data lowdown from Bow Echo's performance from Total Performance Data.

Day 1 of Royal Ascot has arrived and Nick is here bright and early joined by Lee Mottershead on track. George Boughey caught up with Nick before Bow Echo runs in the St James Palace Stakes. Kelly Thomas checks in as breeder of Gstaad who takes on Bow Echo in the Group 1 today. Chris Stickles clerk of the course discusses the ground and plans for conditions for the rest of the Royal meeting. Richard Kingscote is back from Hong Kong and we hear from Wesley Ward who brings seven horses over from the US. Dan Barber also on keeps us updated on the St Jame’s Palace stakes through the Timeform prism.

Nick visits the prestigious GOFFS London Sale on the eve of Royal Ascot, bringing listeners straight to the heart of the racing world's most glamorous curtain-raiser. Kia Joorabchian and Amo Racing strike once again, going to £380,000 for 2yo filly Kentucky Rain. Hear directly from Joorabchian on the thinking behind the splash and Amo’s Royal Ascot ambitions. Packed with exclusive interviews and the unmistakable atmosphere of one of the sport’s most glamorous sales events.