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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They reflect on 5 superb days at Royal Ascot with guests Francis Graffard and Harry Charlton, both of whom experienced triumph and frustration at the Royal meeting, while they consider the positive impact left by the fixture as a whole. At the top of the show today, Nick and Lydia are joined by ex-Beeb correspondent Cornelius Lysaght to examine whether the corporation's decision to bin daily racing tips is significant of wider issues for the sport and gambling. The also discuss the impact of the loss of several QIPCO sponsorships, including the British Champions' series.

Nick is joined by David Yates for a special Day 5 micropod from Royal Ascot. Lisa Tan brings style, while Jamie Benson has Worldpool news and Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop on Day 4 of Royal Ascot. They review Gold Cup day, with perspective from Timeform's David Johnson, and set up the Coronation Stakes and Commonwealth Cup. Also on today's show, Peter Molony rails against the proposed changes to the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, Charlotte Mills from Moonee valley looks forward to welcoming Ascot heroes to the Cox Plate, Jamie Benson has Worldpool news, while Lisa catches up with ITV fashion guru Mark Heyes, and Neil Phillips has wine.

Nick Luck is joined at Royal Ascot by ITV presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest news. They debate the merits of Auguste Rodin's Prince of Wales's success, ask what is next for Inspiral, consider the fortunes of Kieran Shoemark, and talk to Philippa Cooper, whose homebreds Gregory and Sweet William run in the Gold Cup. Also on the show, Dan Barber with the Timeform perspective, Page Fuller with RaceIQ, Jamie Benson with Worldpool. Our style correspondent and official milliner Lisa Tan catches up with jockey Saffie Osborne and Royal Milliner Jess Collett.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing jockey walkback reporter Rishi Persad to enjoy Day 2 of Royal Ascot and to reflect on a scintillating opening Tuesday. Guests today include Aussie hero Henry Dwyer, trainer Mark Loughnane, whose son Billy was among yesterday's heroes, Katie and Rosie Margarson with high hopes for Ascot perennial Ropey Guest, Lisa Tan and David Yates with millinery and madcappery, Jamie Benson with Worldpool, Page Fuller (Race IQ) and Dan Barber (Timeform) adding an analytical edge to Tuesday's action. Plus, there's news of National Racehorse Week and much more.

Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead, senior writer for the Racing Post, at Royal Ascot for Day One. They are joined by guests David Egan, full of hope in his role as stable jockey to Amo racing, star Aussie racecaller Matt Hill, Asfoora's trainer Henry Dwyer, Jon Knapman from the Tote/Worldpool, Lisa Tan talks to stylist Sarah Kate Byrne and - as our Weatherbys guests - owner/breeders David and Trish Brown, who struck in the King Stand with homebred Bolshoi 26 years ago, and who bred exciting Chantilly winner Delius. Nick and Lee also discuss the Shark Hanlon pictures that circulated social media yesterday.