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 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 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 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 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 566 - Hoo "will win the St Leger," says Waterhouse

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss all the latest news and events from around the racing world. Three days since the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, they reflect on an outstanding weekend of sport in her honour, where horses and people alike excelled. Particular praise is reserved for Highfield Princess, Kyprios, Tahiyra and Luxembourg, while guests on today's edition include St Leger winning trainer Roger Varian, owner of Coltrane Mick Mariscotti, who explains his intuitive purchasing policy at Tattersalls, GBR's Rod Street on the continuation of National Racehorse Week, and Ryan Moore, who closes the show with words on Her Late Majesty.

Ep 569 - Racing rises to remember

Nick is joined by broadcaster and journalist Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. They lead today on the implications of the news in today's Racing Post that Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown operation had sent horses to Willie Mullins again after a beak of six years. Also on the today's edition, more reflection from the weekend, as Moyglare Stud's Fiona Craig casts doubt on an Arc bid for Kyprios and remains confident in Homeless Songs. Also, Brae Sokolski, owner of Verry Elleegant, talks extensively about his reaction to the star mare's third in the Prix Foy at the weekend and her options for the remainder of the season. Trainer and Breeder Dave Weston is along for National Racehorse week, while Keeneland's Ed Prosser is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest to coincide with the opening day of Keeneland's marathon September sale.

Ep 570 - What does the Gigginstown/Mullins reunion mean?

Nick is joined by Racing Post Senior Writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the news and events from around the Horseracing world. Trainer William Haggas announced yesterday that Baaeed would mot participate in the Arc, but would stick to his original target of the Qipco British Champion Stakes, a decision that has earned criticism in some quarters. Haggas talks to Nick is some depth about his call, chronicling the thought processes of the last few weeks, and also referencing the Trainers' championship. Also on today's show, Nick and Lee discuss the likely runners in both races, and nod this afternoon's Racehorse owners' AGM. Meanwhile, Nick talks to Richard Phillips about National Racehorse Week, and Mary Motion explains how The Racing Manager is breaking into the US market.

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

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