Nick Luck Daily Podcast

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Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Podcast by Nick Luck

  1. Ep 1125 - Alastair Down 1956 - 2024

    12 HR. AGO

    Ep 1125 - Alastair Down 1956 - 2024

    Nick is joined by David Yates to remember Alastair Down, the finest racing writer of his generation, who died yesterday at the age of 68. Also on today's show, Nick has the final word on the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar in the company of Kevin Blake, who also put his case as regards the controversial vet withdrawals that have once again impacted on events in Melbourne and in California. Plus, trainers Ger Lyons, who has some interesting views on racing at Newmarket as well as his own Breeders' Cup runner Magnum Force, and George Boughey join the show from Del Mar. Meanwhile, TIEA Community Award winner Lauren Semple tells Nick how this year's success has helped her crucial work to continue.

    51 min
  2. The Saturday Edition - Ep. 144

    1 DAY AGO

    The Saturday Edition - Ep. 144

    It's all things Breeders' Cup Saturday on today's show as Charlotte Greenway recaps on the interview this week with connections of runners at Del Mar tomorrow. To kick off we hear from the two leading contenders in Breeders' Cup Classic, City of Troy (Aidan O'Brien) and Fierceness (Mike Repole & John Velasquez). Then onto the the Turf Mile as Donnacha O'Brien looks forward to Porta Fortuna whilst George Boughey has the latest on his two runners for Highclere Racing, Believing who goes in the Turf sprint and Soprano who steps up in trip for the F&M Turf.

    22 min
  3. Ep 1124 - Breeders' Cup Tricks and Treats

    1 DAY AGO

    Ep 1124 - Breeders' Cup Tricks and Treats

    Nick brings you this edition once again from the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club ahead of this year's Breeders' Cup. On today's show, he talks to Hall of Famer John Velazquez about his favourite Breeders' Cup memories and his chances on leading Classic hopeful Fierceness. Plus, Donnacha O'Brien lifts the lid on Port Fortuna's preparation for the Mile, Hugo Palmer assesses where his brace of two year olds might fit in the juvenile turf, while Rachel King ponders riding a Japanese winner before heading to Melbourne to ride in the Cup. Insight and analysis is provided by broadcaster Michelle Yu and jockey-turned-tv personality and work rider Jess Pyfer. Nick also catches up with Grace Sowa from Breeders' Cup partner brand Surfside while, back home as the jumping ramps up, Goffs UK MD Tim Kent has details of this week's show and sale for National Hunt foals.

    37 min
  4. Ep 1123 - Were the Aussie vets heroes or villains?

    2 DAYS AGO

    Ep 1123 - Were the Aussie vets heroes or villains?

    Nick - in Del Mar, CA, ahead of Breeders' Cup - is joined from Melbourne by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With favourite Jan Brueghel controversially scratched from the Melbourne Cup on the order of RV vets and stewards, Nick and Lee examine the reasons for the scratch with Kick Up for Racing's Vicky Leonard, after hearing Aidan O'Brien's succinct but unvarnished thoughts on the matter. Later in this episode, hear more from Aidan, as he discusses City of Troy's Classic bid, while we also hear from Ramiro Restrepo, owner of Juvenile fancy Ferocious, Keeneland's Cormac Breathnach on the inaugural eve-of-Cup sale, and JA McGrath with news of David Eustace's rapid rise in Hong Kong. This week's Weatherbys guest is Jennifer Sassier, Breeding Manager of Haras du Mont dit Mont in Normandy.

    45 min
  5. Ep 1122 - Draw, Draw.... not War, War

    3 DAYS AGO

    Ep 1122 - Draw, Draw.... not War, War

    Nick is joined by broadcaster Matt Chapman in Del Mar, California, for today's edition in the wake of the draw for the Breeders' Cup . As well as picking apart the draw, Nick catches up with Fierceness owner Mike Repole, and gets an habitually warm welcome from Billy Koch, LittleRedFeather Racing principal. Also on today's show, trainer Dan Skelton looks forward to running Grey Dawning this weekend, while HBA media's Frank sale outlines internatonal broadcast partners and options as we approach a key negotiation point for the business. Timeform's Dan Barber has his usual Tuesday perspective.

    48 min
  6. Ep 1121 - "What better way to go out than winning an Arc"

    5 DAYS AGO

    Ep 1121 - "What better way to go out than winning an Arc"

    Charlotte Greenway in for Nick today and joined by David Yates of the Daily Mirror and they start by discussing the news that Bluestocking has been retired to join Juddmonte's broodmare band, in the company of Barry Mahon. Then to reflect on the action over the weekend Kate Harrington praises Futurity winner Hotazhell whilst Harry Derham shares his delight as getting his first winner at Cheltenham as a trainer. With the record breaking attendance figures coming out of Cheltenham's Showcase meeting, Ian Renton looks at why this might be before we hear from Shark Hanlon and Nicky Henderson on Hewick and Constitution Hill respectively.

    56 min
  7. The Saturday Edition - Ep. 143

    OCT 26

    The Saturday Edition - Ep. 143

    This week, Charlotte Greenway brings you the interviews from this week with trainers of runners in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster as James Owen discusses favourite Wimbledon Hawkeye; Jessie Harrington on Hotazhell and John Gosden on Detain & Nebras. Finally Ralph Beckett provides an update on his Newbury runners and Group 1 runner at Saint Cloud.

    11 min
  8. Ep 1120 - Gosden explains Dettori/Turf calls for Emily

    OCT 25

    Ep 1120 - Gosden explains Dettori/Turf calls for Emily

    Nick is joined today by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin through the global racing and bloodstock news. They begin with John Gosden, who explains to the podcast the rationale behind the booking of Frankie Dettori for Emily Upjohn, and the decision to go for the Turf in preference to the fillies' race. Plus, Gosden gives the lowdown on his futurity runners. Also on today's show, Nick talks at some length to West Suffolk MP Nick Timothy about the Westminster Hall debate that he convened on Thursday to press ministers on levy reform and affordability. Blaithin Murphy, Wincanton GM, talks about the charity day on Sunday in memory of Keagan Kirkby, while Dave Ord has something for the weekend, and Erwan Charpy details the nuts and bolts of the upcoming Dubai Racing season.

    43 min
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    2020 - 2024
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