Of course they can limit  but Harrington hasnt got the balls to challenge it. 80 is way too low but 200 would be fine. The BHA could also work with these handful of trainers and try to find a compromise. But the BHA is beyond salvaging.

The Barstewards podcast is doing a better job of conveying the deep disatisfaction many punters have with racing at the min. Well worth a listen.

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?

Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick and is joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to discuss the last news from around the world of horse racing. 

Jeremy Martin, Clerk of the Course at Salisbury, discusses the struggles his team have faced in recent weeks to prepare the course in light of the current drought and heatwaves. 

After the new the Godolphin won't send any new horses into training in Ireland, Godolphin's MD in Ireland, Joe Osbourne, explains the thinking behind this decision and the impact on the number of horses Godolphin have in training worldwide. 

Looking ahead to racing this weekend Ed Bethell joins to give an update on newly inherited Black Rod, who is favourite for the Great St Wilfird and Niamh Woods, of Rathbarry Stud, is along to talk about the stallion credentials of State Of Rest and his chances this weekend.

Ep 546 - No Rain On The Plain

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?

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined by Newsboy of the Daily Mirror David Yates. We hear initially from William Haggas explaining plans for the best horse in the world Baaeed and Tom and Dave give their reaction to news he will have one more run this season, either at Ascot or Longchamp. We hear from Godolphin’s Gainsborough Farm Manager Danny Mulvihill about the naming of colt Cody’s Wish who won the Forego at Saratoga on Saturday evening and Steve Asmussen is along to talk Epicenter and Jackie’s Warrior after their respective runs. We also hear from jockey Ross Coakley who won his first Group race at Baden Baden yesterday but was handed a twenty-three day ban for over use of the whip in doing so.

Ep 559 - Encore une fois, Baaeed

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to look over the latest news and developments from around the horseracing world today. In an attempt to clear up exactly what occurred in the Ado McGuinness/IHRB dope-testing case on Irish Derby weekend, Nick talks at some length to the trainer about his grievances with the authorities, while Jane attempts to get the answers from the IHRB. Nick and Jane also discuss this weekend's Group one races in the UK and Germany, lament the absence of Little Big Bear from the National Stakes and consider the curious case of Rob Ferguson and his million dollar spending spree in Australia. Nick talks to Hugo Palmer about his three likely runners in Haydock's Sprint Cup, to James Ferguson about El Bodegon's switch to Chris Waller, and ITV's Oli Bell about the latest initiative in from the Riding a Dream academy. Klaus Eulenberg from BBAG is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Ep 560 - Much Ado

Tom Stanley in for Nick and joined initially by trainer D J Jeffreys who reacts to yesterday’s winner Ten Ten Twenty. The horse was the subject of yesterday’s podcast having been bought after failing a dope test and the trainer confirms he will run again on Saturday. We focus on the news that Amo Racing have been unsuccessful in their appeal to overturn the result of the Norfolk Stakes but with the news that the appeals board felt there is need for the rules to be revisited. US racing expert Michelle Yu is along to give her view on Flightline who lines up this weekend in the Pacific Classic at Del Mar. We hear from Great British Racing’s Gabi Whitfield about this year’s National Racehorse Week which runs from 10th - 18th September and Worcester’s Clerk of the Course Nessie Chanter joins us to talk about beegate...

Ep 549 - Supertrainers and Super Horses

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