Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss all the day's racing news on the fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival. With 17 of the 21 races falling to Irish-trained horses so far, Nick and Lydia examine the many and varied reasons that the home trained horses can barely land a blow against the visitors and ask whether the incentives to produce and keep quality horses in the UK are sufficient. They also look at what might be the wider significance of Rachael Blackmore's relentless rise to the top and consider the brilliance of Blackmore and Jack Kennedy this week. JA McGrath also drops in to preview this weekend's Hong Kong Derby.

Ep 185 - Cheltenham Day 4 - Why are the Brits getting battered?

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the day's racing news, with the build up to the Derby very much at the forefront. Nick and Jane ask whether Aidan O'Brien simply has the two Epsom Classic sewn up, or whether the depth is such that we should look beyond the obvious. Nick talks to William Haggas, trainer of Mohaafeth, who he feels couldn't be in better shape for the race, while jockey James Doyle also drops in with positive vibes about his ride One Ruler. Later in this edition, commentator Graham Goode remembers calling Shergar home in his first Derby as ITV's senior caller in 1981, while JA McGrath provides his weekly postcard from Hong Kong.

Ep 238 - Do we need to look beyond Ballydoyle?

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Helgi Valur Daníelsson er fæddur í Uppsala, ólst upp á Selfossi en mætti sprækur í Lautina 12 ára gamall hvar hann er auðvitað goðsögn. Helgi fór ungur að árum til Peterborough United þar sem hann lærði að drekka og spila fótbolta en kom aftur heim endanlega 22 ára og spilaði með Fylki í þrjú ár áður en hann hélt aftur í atvinnumennsku sem stóð svo yfir í tæp 10 ár í Svíþjóð, Þýskalandi, Portúgal og Danmörku. Helgi Valur er um margt ólíkur steríótýpunni af fótboltamanni og hann gerði upp ferilinn í hreinskilnu, einlægu en fyrst og síðast virkilega skemmtilegu spjalli þar sem hann fór meðal annars yfir ljóðið sem hann samdi í tilefni 75 ára afmælis Alþýðusambandsins og þegar hann reyndi að gefa Jimmy Bullard á kjaftinn.

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John Giles joins Eamon to review Manchester Utd.'s defeat of Liverpool in this weekend's FA Cup round.

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Ep 1001: Liverpool Crisis is Serious

Nick is joined by the Daily Mirror's David Yates for a canter though today's headlines around the world of horseracing. They discuss the decision not to shift the date of the Grand National to coincide with the opening of betting shops, the lieklihood of owners being allowed onto the track in March, all the news from the Nicky Henderson press day, plus the return to the saddle of champion jockey Oisin Murphy. Paul Nicholls drops in to spin through his runners at the weekend, James Willoughby discusses the impact of the Saudi Cup on the TRC Rankings, while - in an extended interview - Kentucky Senate Floor Leader Sen. Damon Thayer explains why the future of Kentucky Racing will be significantly bolstered by recent legislation.

Ep 170 - Proceed with Caution

Nick is joined by broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss one of the most shocking stories of recent times: the emergence of a picture of leading trainer Gordon Elliott astride a dead horse on his gallops in Ireland. Elliott has confirmed the authenticity of the image and has issued a statement. Lydia and Nick assess the impact of the image, discuss Elliott's response, what it might mean for the stable, how the authorities in Ireland and Britain can and should act, and what might be the appropriate sanction for such an offence.

Ep 171 - A shameful image for racing

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to round up the day's racing news, headed by continuing developments in the case surrounding leading trainer Gordon Elliott, which is heard today by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board. Nick and Lydia discuss the procedures involved and the short term implications for Elliott and for the Cheltenham Festival. With news of a row developing between Australia's two principal racing jurisdictions, Channel 7's Jason Richardson joins the conversation. Later in this edition, Nick and Lydia talk through some of the racing in the UK this weekend.

Ep 171 - A shameful image for racing

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