Nick is joined by Daily Mirror writer David Yates to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. Looking over the stories from the Gordon Elliott/Paul Nicholls pre-Cheltenham mornings, they check in on the much talked about wellbeing of Davy Russell following his crunching fall at the Dublin Festival. Nick recorded today's episode at Grange Hill farm, home to Nigel Twiston Davies, whose son Sam joins the show to talk about the stable's training ethos and the horses likely to make the Festival, including I Like to Move It. Later in this epsiode, Vincent Ho pays tribute to the horse that has changed his life, Golden Sixty, while Norman Court Stud's Simon Taplin is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest and Nick and Dave pay tribute to the late Jim Lewis.

Ep 687 - Russell: "I'll be fit and ready for Cheltenham."

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. With the Police stipulating an FA CUP Final kick off at 3pm this year, officials at the Jockey Club and ITV are set to announce that the Derby will be run at lunchtime in order to guarantee uninterrupted network coverage. Nick and Lee talk through the options that were available in preparation for an imminent announcement. Also on this show, they look back on yesterday at Punchestown and Epsom, while guests include David Redvers - talking about the new QIPCO BCS 18 -26 ticket offer, National Stud's Joe Bradley on Stradivarius and the MyRacehorse breeding syndicate, Ramiro Restrepo on Mage's Kentucky Derby bid, JA McGrath in Hong Kong and Gestut Goerlsdorf's Heike Bischoff as this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Ep 728 - Cup Final set to force Lunchtime Derby on ITV

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They digest the Irish Derby and racing from the Curragh in the company of 100-times Classic winning trainer Aidan O'Brien, hear from retired rider Shane Crosse, get the thoughts of Richard Hughes on Northumberland Plate winner Call the Wind, and get the lowdown on the heritage of Eclipse hopeful Anmaat from breeder Derek Veitch of Ringfort Stud. Plus, Aidan tells Nick that Paddington is "very possible" for the Sandown showpiece, while Nick and Jane discuss the retirement of Martin Dwyer, the IHRB media performances over the weekend, and much more.

Ep 777 - Who is the real Rodin?

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with Saturday's Irish Oaks, and are joined by trainer Ralph Beckett who confirms that Bluestocking will take on the home team with Colin Keane aboard. Also on today's show, Shadwell's Angus Gold brings news of Al Asifah, Hukum, Al Husun, Mostahdaf and - most importantly, Anmaat, who - according to Gold - has incurred an injury that will likely keep him sidelined at least until the end of the year. We hear from Coolomore's Tom Magnier, who reflects on Justify's weekend moments after the stallion touched down in Australia. Later in the show, Nick is joined by US Radio host Steve Byk, who reflects on the opening days of the Saratoga meet and the impending closure of Golden Gate Fields, while Belinda Strudwick of Ballygallon Stud is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Ep 788 - Ralph vs The Lads

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. First up, Tom Marquand calls the show from last night's fixture at Ripon to respond to the position on saunas set out by RCA Chair Wilf walsh on yesterday's episode. Nick and Rishi debate the contributions they have heard on the issue this week, before moving on to discuss the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh this weekend, with news from Ballydoyle and also an interview with Amo Racing's Tom Pennington, who also has news of King of Steel. JockeyCam founder Nathan Horrocks joins the show to discuss how new technologies can be incorporated into broadcast in the wake of Racing Victoria CEO Andrew Jones's remarks about mic'ing up jockeys, while Fred Motley gives us the lowdown on entries for British Champions Day, as released yesterday.

Ep 804 - Marquand: Treat us like Grown-Ups

Tom in for Nick and joined by Newsboy of the Daily Mirror David Yates. We start with reflection on yesterday’s inaugural BHA media briefing where three main topics were covered. Dave picks out his key takeaways and argues that affordability checks could provide a big win for the legislature and provide them with a huge vote of confidence. With York’s Ebor meeting on the horizon we hear from trainer Ralph Beckett on his likely team with Bluestocking by no means certain to run in the Yorkshire Oaks. Owner breeder Philippa Cooper joins us to look ahead to Sweet William hopefully getting into the Sky Bet Ebor. And Karl Burke is along to assess his likely York team and also look to Elite Status’s run in the Group 1 Prix Morny on Sunday.

Ep 810 - Affordability checks chance for BHA big win

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to cast a glance over the latest news and events from around the racing world today. They are joined first by powerful owner and AMO racing supremo Kia Joorabchian who, in an occasionally tense exchange, tells Nick why he has parted ways with jockey Kevin Stott after his high profile ride on King of Steel at the weekend. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave review all the ICF Talking Points, examine the Arc Trials and look ahead to the St Leger. Julie Camacho updates us on Shaquille after his Haydock flop, Joe Foley reacts to the homebred success of Fallen Angel in the Moyglare, while Mark Taylor of Taylor Made looks forward to his huge consignment at the Keeneland September Sale, beginning today.

Ep 827 - Joorabchian explains Stott departure

This morning Nick is coming from Scotland and from the yard of dual Grand National winning trainer Lucinda Russell and she runs through some of her most exciting horses for the season.
Will Woodhams of Fitzdares talks affordability checks and Lee Mottershead shares his opinions on these as well as bringing us the latest from Australia with updates on the international challengers.
Charlotte Greenway is currently in Newmarket at Tattersalls Book 1 and catches up with Jane Mangan as well at Trevor Stewart, breeder of yesterday's top lot.

Ep 844 - Is Racing really 'Toast'?

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that the petition against affordability checks has reached the threshold to trigger consideration for parliamentary debate and wonder whether this will be realised. They are joined by RCA CEO David Armstrong, who issues a stark message as regards the future funding of the sport with reference to plunging bookmaker turnover. Also on today's show, Nick and Lee discuss the first winning ride to result in a whip overuse DQ, the impending publication of a report into sexual harassment in racing, and the weekend racing. Lucinda Russell and Peter Scudamore join the show to talk Ahoy Señor, Coach Rambler and more, while Warren Greatrex eyes up this weekend's options for Bill Baxter. JA McGrath brings the latest from Hong Kong ahead of HKIR, and Nick chats to Vincent Ho as Golden Sixty's next assignment looms.

Ep 884 - Will 100,000 signatures make any difference?

Nick is joined by journalist and television presenter Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest goings on in the world of Horseracing. With the novice chase divisions threatening to really take shape this weekend, Paul Nicholls considers how he might play his best hand with Stay Away Fay, Hermes Allen and Ginny's Destiny. Also on today's show, Noel George underlines Il Est Francais plans, which don't include Cheltenham, while Kim Bailey looks forward to applying headgear to stable star Trelawne in the Grade One Scilly Isles. From Ireland ahead of the Dublin Racing Festival, Nick chats to Sean Graham, who discusses Ile Atlantique, Bunting and sidelined Energumene on behalf of owner Tony Bloom, and JJ Slevin ahead of his Irish Gold Cup ride on Fastorslow. Ciaràn de Barra of Bellewstown Diamond Stud joins the show as our Weatherbys guest to discuss his new stallion Marie's Diamond.

Ep 926 - How does Nicholls shuffle novice pack?

NIck is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through the racing headlines today. They lead with the story of Curtis Wilson-Ruddock, apprentice jockey diagnosed with ADHD, whose treatment for failing to provide a sample has incurred the wrath of PJA boss Paul Struthers, who joins the show. Also on today's show, the best of yesterday's media days with Willie Mullins and Share Hanlon, while Nick catches up with Shishkin's breeder  Clive Bennett and his assistant Lucy Smith, plus the Timeform perspective from Dan Barber. Haras de Cercy's Andree Cypres is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Ep 788 - Ralph vs The Lads

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