Brilliant today, Lydia. Good coverage from the RPost on this issue, but there's Ruth Quinn giving her two penn'orth. She must have been involved with raceplanning for nigh on 20 years! So many of these names talk a good game but there's no substance!

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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to consider the news and events from around the racing world in the lead up to the Grand National. They are joined by 2006 Grand National hero, trainer Martin Brassil, whose confidence in Longhouse Poet is high ahead of this year's race. Nick also catches up with Aintree Clerk Sulekha Varma, who reveals her latest watering plans. Trainer Lawney Hill tells Tom Stanley why she has acquired another string to her Aintree Foxhunters' bow, while Goffs' Derek O'Connor talks us through the Goffs Aintree sale on Thursday night. On the international front, JA McGrath brings us his weekly report from Hong Kong, while James Willoughby brings us up to speed on a frenetic week in the TRC Global rankings.

Ep 456 - Longhouse no Long Shot in Grand National

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the news and events from around the racing world. They begin by digesting the news that Constitution Hill will not head to Punchestown in the company of the horse's trainer Nicky Henderson. Nick and Lee also talk over the reheated debate surrounding the Five Day Cheltenham Festival and the recently announced consultation process, while Lee gives confident shouts for the 1000 and 2000 Guineas following the running of the key trials. Other guests today include trainer William Knight, whose Newcastle winner Check and Challenge has emerged as an interesting Guineas outsider, and owner Mike Grech, whose Brandy Love won the Grade One at Fairyhouse yesterday and whose Floueur is fancied to win today's Irish Grand National. Jessica Daw is this month's Godolphin Flying Starter.

Ep 464 - Henderson explains Constitution decision

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by RTV, RTE and ITV broadcaster Jane Mangan. A packed show starting with further discussion on the BHA’s proposal to reduce the British fixture list next year by 300 races. Jane gives her views and we hear from Coral PR Director Simon Clare. Jane and Tom discuss the balance of power between Coolmore and Godolphin after the first Classics of the season and we hear from Joseph O’Brien who had a fantastic weekend between France and Ireland. Santa Anita Simulcast host Michelle Yu gives her views on this weekend’s Kentucky Derby after yesterday’s draw and we go around the bloodstock world with Wetherby’s, this week speaking to Paolo Crespi from Allevamento di Besnate.

Ep 475 - Are bookmakers against BHA race axing proposal?

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Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. They lead with the proposal to cut 300 races from the GB calendar in order to increase the competitiveness of the sport, and ponder whether racing's leaders will enable that at a meeting of the executive committee today. Elsewhere, Nick talks to Leigh Jordon, Executive GM racing at the VRC about a massive prize money injection in Victoria, while Emily Scott, racing manager to AMO Racing gives the lowdown on their 2 year olds for Royal Ascot. Jim McGrath and jockey Harry Bentley both bring news from Hong Kong, while Hughie Morrison explains why Quickthorn won't be supplemented for next week's Gold Cup and shares his thoughts on horses he's looking forward to running.

Ep 501 - Will cuts to race programme be approved today?

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post Lee Mottershead to discuss the news that the BHA's proposal to remove 300 races from the British programme is to be shelved. Lee gives his views and we hear from the Chief Executive of the National Trainers Federation Paul Johnson - the NTF who were very much in favour of the proposal. We also have an updated statement from the BHA on the matter. It's Royal Ascot International Challengers Media Morning in Newmarket and we have an update from the camp of US challenger Spendarella who is set for the Coronation Stakes. We also hear from John Gosden on his filly Inspiral and his Gold Cup challenger and former winner Stradivarius.

Ep 501 - Will cuts to race programme be approved today?

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