Ep 1506 - Calandagan and Convergent on Coronation collision course

About this episode

Nick Luck and David Yates discuss the latest in horse racing, including Classic Trials and upcoming contenders.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Nick

Guests: David Yates, Francis Graffard, Karl Burke, Saffie Joseph Jr

Topics covered

• horse racing
• Classic Trials
• Calandagan
• Convergent
• Aidan O'Brien
• Green Party

Keywords

• Calandagan
• Daryz
• Newmarket Guineas
• John Porter
• White Abarrio

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Convergent

Books & works: Luck

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