Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the fallout from the ailing Racing Digital project, designed to modernise the administration of the sport, which has led to the departure of Chair Chris Batterham. Joining the show, National Trainers' Federation President Nick Alexander has his say, and also has words on the ongoing stalemate between the BHA Chair Lord Allen and the Racecourses over Raceday data rights. Also today, Nick talks to Stewart Andrew the owner of defending Grand National hero Nick Rockett about plans for his star and some of his exciting young horses, while Paul Nicholls reflects on a productive spell for his stable and looks ahead to this weekend's big target for Tutti Quanti as well as to what lies ahead for No Drama This End, Minella Yoga and more. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

Tom in for Nick and joined by Newsboy from the Mirror Dave Yates. We start with more DRF reflection with particular emphasis on the weekend exploits of jockey Mark Walsh after his four Grade 1 victories. Dave also picks out some of the other key stories from the two days. Lee Mottershead joins us from Brazil to talk of Frankie Dettori’s final ride as the Italian finally brings the curtain down on a sensational career. Yesterday Aamilah Aswat became the first black female jump jockey to ride a winner in Britain and we get reaction from Matt Nicholls who trained the winner Guchen. Plus Dan Barber joins to give the Timeform perspective on Monday’s DRF action and we go to India with Weatherbys and to Ameeta Mehra's Usha Stud.

A special Dublin Racing Festival review podcast. Gordon Elliott joins us to reflect on standout performances from Romeo Coolio and Brighterdaysahead, with the KTDA syndicate sharing their thoughts on Romeo Coolio's next target. There’s expert analysis from Lydia Hislop, Daryl Jacob gives his thoughts on Talk The Talk, and Mark Boylan rounds things off with his take on the key talking points from a brilliant weekend at Leopardstown.

Nick is joined by the Irish Field's Mark Boylan to look at the latest from around the racing world, focusing primarily on whether this weekend's prestigious Dublin Racing Festival will take place as scheduled. Leopardstown's Peter Roe gives us the latest. Nick and Mark are then joined by Joe Chambers for more DRF chat, and a discussion of how the Ricci-owned horses may fare in the big races. Plus, Dam Barber's final DRF thoughts from a Timeform perspective. Also in this episode, and with news that Ted Noffey will miss the Triple Crown this year, Nick catches up with Brad Cox as he is set to unleash one of his Derby Colts in the Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park this weekend. Plus., Entain PR Director Simon Clare on the company's decision to end sponsorship of the Coral Cup at Cheltenham.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV's Jane Mangan to gallop through today's racing news from around the globe. With the Dublin Racing Festival occupying pole position this weekend, they discuss the latest news out of the Irish Gold Cup and catch up with Spindleberry's owner Fearghal Eastwood. Meanwhile, Charlie McCarthy and Rebecca Curtis explain the eleventh hour defections of high profile intended runners Kopek des Bordes and Haiti Couleurs. Also on today's show, Naohiro Goda discusses the significance of Coolmore ownership in Japan, CEO Tansy Challis celebrates a notable milestone for the Racing Foundation, and Sandown Clerk Andrew Cooper outlines a dilemma facing the track should further rain fall this week.