lol at mr ursa major. the basis of his appeal is we're a small syndicate boo hoo.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror racing correspondent David Yates to discuss all the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. They reflect on the win of Pyledriver in Saturday's King George in the companioning of owner/breeder Roger Devlin, who outlines bold plans for the horse and pays tribute to the skills of trainers William Muir and Chris Grassick. With Glorious Goodwood starting tomorrow, Nick catches up with Clerk Ed Arkell to work out whether the ground will be slow enough to see Trueshan take his chance in the Goodwood Cup, in which he would face Gold Cup winner Kyprios, whose owner Moyglare's racing manager Fiona Craig tells Nick she is confident of another big run while also providing an update on star filly Homeless Songs. Nick and Dave consider whether Baaeed will be seriously threatened now Coroebus is out of the Sussex Stakes, while later in the show Paul Nolan discusses his dilemma with HMS Seahorse, who runs at Galway this evening, but is right on the edge of making the cut for Friday's Galway Hurdle, for which he is one of the market leaders.

Ep 534 - Coroebus Out; Pyle Drives On

Nick is joined by broadcaster and journalist Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the news and events from around the racing world. They look at all the highlights and areas for improvement from a highly enjoyable week at Glorious Goodwood, while trainer Michael Dods reflects on an historic victory in the Stewards' Cup for dual winner Commanche Falls. In an in-depth interview, Tote UK CEO Alex Frost answers questions on the commingled WorldPool enterprise and finds out just how much this is generating for British racing. Also on today's show, Andrew Morris, who operates the Ursa Major syndicate, tells Nick of his disappointment at his horse Kath's Toyboy's demotion at Lingfield on Saturday night and gives notice of his intentions to appeal.

Ep 539 - So why all the fuss about WorldPool?

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Nick is in Saratoga at the Fasig Tipton sale, where big money is flying, but - in stark contrast - news of another trainer calling time on his business comes through from the UK. Harry Dunlop explains to Nick what was behind his decision and why it is so difficult to make the economics work post Covid and Brexit. Nick and Jane also talk about Little Big Bear's lofty rating, Bradsell's injury, the upcoming Prix Jacques le Marois and Jane has the final word on the preclusion of Irish handicappers from lower grade UK races. Nick talks to former French champion apprentice Mikaelle Michel, fresh from landing her first stakes race in the US having moved her tack to Kentucky, journalist Michael Guerin brings sad news from New Zealand of the death of rider Taiki Yanagida, while Arqana's executive director Freddy Powell is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Ep 545 - Will more trainers quit as recession bites?

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Racing Correspondent David Yates to take a look at the news and events from around the racing world today. With news that Baaeed will face six rivals in the Juddmonte International on Wednesday, Nick and Dave ask whether his undefeated record is under threat. They also look forward to the other likely highlights on the Knavesmire this week, and talk to Middleham Park racing's Tom Palin about Nunthorpe hopeful The Platinum Queen. They reflect on Inspirer's success at Deauville, from where TDN's Emma Berry reports on the Arqana Yearling Sale. With talk of super trainers being mandated to have their strings capped, Nick talks to sports and commercial lawyer Henry Stewart Moore as to whether such a proposal would be legally viable, while Ukraine Jockey Club registrar Alexander Malynovskyy brings us up to date with how the racing and breeding industries are withstanding the Russian invasion.

Ep 549 - Supertrainers and Super Horses

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. They continue the build up to York's Ebor Festival in the company of the racecourse CEO William Derby, who talks ground, weather, attendance and the growing prestige of the fixture. Nick talks at some length to trainer Paddy Twomey, who could be enjoying his biggest week yet as he saddles runners in the Yorkshire Oaks, the Ebor and Deauville's Prix Jean Romanet over the next few days. Jane has insight into extraordinary success rate. Nick also talks to Ted Voute, racing manager to Mishriff's owner ahead of tomorrow's Juddmonte International - Ted, as this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest, also talks about the TBA' recently published Sales Welfare Guidelines. Jockey Davy Russell drops in to talk about the Hurling for Cancer fundraiser in Newbridge this evening.

Ep 550 - Twomey To You

Nick is joined by ITV and Racing TV broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and developments in the racing world today. In the company of trainer William Haggas, they reflect on Baaeed's spectacular performance in the Juddmonte International. Haggas talks extensively about options moving forward, including the Arc and the Irish Champion Stakes. Also on today's show, Sporting Life editor Dave Ord on the ITV/Skybet rounders match, Neil Phillips and Debs Bell with food and wine, York's PR Manager Hattie Rochester on the racecourse's latest charitable endeavour, and a World Pool update from Jamie Hart.

Ep 552 - Haggas leaves door open for Baaeed Irish Champion bid

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. They reflect on the Group One action from France yesterday and consider the growing standing of the Ballydoyle juveniles as they prepare to take on some of the best Godolphin recruits this autumn. They examine the apparently disappointing European debut of Verry Elleegant, while Nick talks to Graham Motion about the sparkling US comeback of Ascot runner-up Spenderella in the Del Mar Oaks and to Ian Williams, who is now eyeing up a Melbourne Cup tilt with Ebor runner-up Alfred Boucher. Nick and Lydia cast their eye over the Sunday Times report of the latest developments in the dispute involving leading jumps trainer Dan Skelton, while they look back over the detail of last week's Gambling Commission censure of betting giant Entain and ask what it should mean for the industry. Goffs UK MD Tim Kent previews the Doncaster Premier Yearling Sale and talks about a mission to reemphasise the sale's brand identity.

Ep 554 - Are we set for Blue on Blue two year old showdown?

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. They lead with the imbalance in fixtures in the UK today, and ask whether the need to create an enforced break for jockeys is a real one. Ben Pauling, a jumps trainer with great success this season, joins the conversation. Nick and Jane also question whether the Arc really is the toughest target for Baaeed, discuss the loss of the Cazoo sponsorship of the Derby and pick through the case of Ado McGuinness failing to present a horse for a mandatory dope test after a race at the Curragh. Nick also talks to Ollie Sangster, who is about to take up training at his family's historic Manton home. Later in the show, trainer Nick Alexander tells Nick how his team has picked up the Lycetts Leadership Award, while Ameeta Mehra from Usha Stud gives us the lowdown on the scene in India and talks about her extraordinary run of recent success.

Ep 555 - Why is there so much Summer Jumping?

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and developments from around the Horseracing world today. They lead with the very odd case of Ten Ten Twenty, the horse who failed a dope test whose result was only published subsequent to the horse's sale to new connections. New trainer DJ Jeffreys tells Nick his reaction to finding out the news only this week. In a further twist, the horse has been well backed for a hurdle race at Worcester tonight, as Nick finds out to his cost. Also on today's show, Nick and Lydia reflect on the retirement of State of Rest and the implications for the Cox Plate in the company of Channel 7's Jason Richardson, Aidan O'Brien joins the show to give an update on Little Big Bear and Luxembourg, while Flightline's co-owner Stephanie Hronis talks to Nick about the inaugural Horse Racing Women's Summit at Santa Anita Park.

Ep 561 - The Curious Case of Ten Ten Twenty

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror correspondent David Yates to reflect on all the news stories from around the racing world today. In the company of family friend Peter Molony, they pay tribute to 13 year old pony racing jockey Jack de Bromhead, who died in action in County Kerry on Saturday. 
Later in this edition, Nick is joined by veteran Daily Racing Form writer Jay Privman to consider the performance of the brilliant Flightline at Del Mar on Saturday, and muse over comparisons with Baaeed and the modern greats. 
Owen Burrows gives an update on the wellbeing of Minzaal, "jarred up after his win in the Haydock Sprint Cup, while Nick and Dave also remember Coroebus, who suffered a fatal injury at Longchamp on Sunday, look back at the Grosser Preis von Baden and Frankie Dettori's hefty whip ban, and examine an interesting new appointment at the British Horseracing Authority.

Ep 564 - "One of a Kind"

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. They are joined first by legendary Australian trainer Gai Waterhouse, who gives Nick a confident bulletin on Hoo Ya Mal, the horse that she bought at the London Sale ultimately to run in the Melbourne Cup, but who is among the market leaders for this Saturday's St Leger. Also on today's show, Camas Park Stud's Timmy Hyde talks about breeding Little Big Bear and Ten Sovereigns, both by No Nay Never, while George Stanners gives us the lowdown on the Goffs Yorton Sale tomorrow and Neil Channing discusses the implications of Liz Truss's cabinet and ministerial appointments on racing and the gambling review.

Ep 539 - So why all the fuss about WorldPool?

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