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Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They lead with the Irish Derby this weekend, and talk Ambiente Friendly vs Los Angeles, while trainer Roger Varian gives a positive bulletin on Matsuri, while outlining immediate plans for this season's Group One winners Charyn and Elmalka. Also on today's show, Australian Bloodstock's Jamie Lovett tells us about the purchase of Sayedati Sadati and the horse's future in the Uk and Aus, while Michael Dugher reveals the total contributions to charity from the BGC's Britannia initiative and has his say on the Radio 4 Tips issue. Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on the Top 5 performances from Royal Ascot and the 2 yo ratings, plus our Weatherbys Bloodstcock guest this week is a first from Turkey: Kutay Yusufoglu, Manager of Breeding Operations for the Jockey Club of Turkey.

Nick Luck and Neil Channing return for Episode 3 of the new Political Betting Podcast. With nine days until Election 2024, they discuss how much the Tories' own fondness for a punt has cost Rishi Sunak, and ask whether his own seat could be in jeopardy. They also pick apart a three way marginal in Scotland, predict an against-the-odds win for a Tory grandee, and ask whether the legacy of Theresa May will be enough to save Maidenhead for the Conservatives. With contributions from Philip Davies MP for Shipley, North Somerset Green Party candidate Oscar Livesey Lodwick, and Star Sports Political Betting expert William Kedjanyi.

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.