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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.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined first off by Patrick Mullins to discuss the likely crowning of father Willie in the British Jumps Trainers' Championship tomorrow as well as runners at Sandown and Punchestown. Rishi Persad shares his view on El Fabiolo vs Jonbon and thinks it could play into one of the outsiders' hands whilst Rishi also discusses the news that Adrien Cugnasse shares, of star French miler Big Rock leaving Christopher Head's yard. Ahead of FWD Champions weekend, we hear from HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges; George Boughey and Vincent Ho. Dave Ord is along with Something for the Weekend and following yesterday's launch of this year's Magnolia Cup riders, Lizzie Jelfs is along to explain why she's taking part.

Nick, in Hong Kong, is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, BHA Chief Regulatory Officer confirms the rule changes as regards non-runners and technical malfunctions as suggested on the podcast last week. Trainer William Haggas joins the show to talk about Dubai Honour in Hong Kong and his two intriguing runners at Sandown on Friday, while Francis Lui pays handsome tribute to his superstar Golden Sixty. From the sales ring, Katie McGivern reflects on her sales topper at GOFFS yesterday, while Jason Singh previews next week's Breeze-Up at Tattersalls. The TBA's Victoria Murrell tells us how the breeding industry is committed to cutting its Carbon Emissions.

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by Olivier Peslier's long time agent David (Shippy) Ellis. Shippy reflects on their time together and tells us what is was like working with one of the world's greatest jockeys. Lee Mottershead of the Racing Post is this week's main guest and Lee also reflects on Peslier's career. Lee has plenty more news for us including Frankie Dettori picking up a Kentucky Derby ride and the latest on the Irish Gambling Regulation Bill as it goes before Government. Trainer Owen Burrows joins us to provide the latest on his classic contenders including War Rooms who lines up at Sandown on Friday. Peter Molony is along to tell us of a very special set of colours to be auctioned at Punchestown in aid of the Jack de Bromhead Equine Centre. Alan Hill gives us the latest from the pointing world in association with ThoroughBid. And it's Wednesday so Jim McGrath brings us the latest from Hong Kong ahead of a big weekend.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnasse tells us how and why British-born French Champion Jockey James Reveley used his victory in the French Grand National to fire a broadside at the authorities inability to give him a residents' permit, a complaint that reached the President himself. Also today, Nick is joined by Anthony Bromley to discuss the end of the season (El Fabiolo, Impaire et Passe and more) through the 'Double Green" lens, while Dan Barber presents Mullins in Numbers as today's Timeform perspective, and well know auctioneer-cum-stud owner Alistair Pim talks about his Anngrove Stud in this week's tour of the bloodstock world with Weatherbys.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing Tv broadcaster Jane Mangan to take a canter through the racing news from across the globe. Leading with the continuing Mullins-fest, they are joined by Joe Chambers on Gaelic Warrior's possible appearance at Sandown, Nicky Henderson on Jonbon, and Clive Hadingham, co-founder of Surrey Racing, fresh from an agonising defeat. Also today, the Classic trials are analysed, James Savage has the latest on Nostrum's return this week, Simon Marsh celebrates Too Darn Hot's first Group One success from his initial Australian Crop, Glenn Toner gives an early preview of the Kentucky Derby and Alex Shaw has details of Racing Together's Community Day.