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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They kick off with an eye to QIPCO Guineas weekend, and are joined by trainer Richard Hannon, whose Rosallion has been such a high profile entry for the opening colts classic. Clerk Andrew Morris provides a going report. JJ Slevin reacts to yesterday's Punchestown victory on Fastorslow, while Matt Bernier joins Nick at Churchill Downs to give his thoughts on Derby 150. Independent bookmaker Geoff Banks joins the show with strong views on yesterday's Interim Code announcement and the BHA's new Non-Runner rules, and BCS Marketing Director Gregg Taylor highlights the first year success of Club 26.

Nick brings you today's show from Kentucky, where he brings you the latest ahead of the 150th Derby, including interviews with trainers D. Wayne Lukas and Michael McCarthy. He is joined from Punchestown by Jane Mangan, who delights in the success of Spillane's Tower yesterday. With the latest announcements on affordability checks, Nick talks to BGC Executive Director of Policy Wes Himes and gets opinion from industry analyst Neil Channing. Retiring trainer Paul Webber shares his reflections on a 30 year career, while JA McGrath joins from Hong Kong to reflect on FWD Champions' Day.

Nick, in Kentucky, is joined by Lydia, in Punchestown, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. In a packed edition, they begin with Aidan O'Brien telling Nick of his delight at Hall of Fame inclusion and announcing Guineas running plans with a full update on City of Troy. They take a dive into the action at Punchestown, including the Timeform perspective from Dan Barber, while co-ordinating agent Fergus Galvin tells us the story behind Kentucky Derby fancy Just a Touch and trainer James Millman hopes to extend the Adaay in Devon fairytale at Ascot tomorrow. Nick and Lydia chew over the Masai Mara start at Sandown on Saturday, the flurry of winners from the Gosden stable and green shoots for Irish attendances. Meanwhile, Ben Atkins is here with the weekly Point wrap and Indian agent Guarav Rampaul is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Nick, recording between Hong Kong and Kentucky in Zurich airport, is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin by paying tribute to Shishkin, the popular chaser who died at home last night, before moving on to discuss the heroics of his stablemate Jonbon on Saturday, plus the GB trainers' title success for Willie Mullins, reflections on which are provided by his long time right hand man David Casey and Vincent O'Brien's grandson Tom Magnier, who also agonises over whether to attend Newmarket on Saturday for City of Troy or Kentucky for Sierra Leone in the 150th Derby. David Bowe, representing Jeff Smith's Littleton Stud oozes calm confidence over the chances of Ghostwriter and See The Fire in the 2000 and 1000 Guineas respectively, while trainer Danny Shum reflects on the mighty effort of Romantic Warrior in the QE2 Cup at Sea Tin, and the National Stud's CEO Anna Kerr welcomes a timely upswing in the fortunes of their stallion Time Test. Nick and Lee also discuss whether THAT Ascot advert was really that bad, and chew over developments at the Jockey Club, per Lee's recent work in the Racing Post.

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.