This morning Tom is in for Nick and joined by Rishi Persad and the Racing Post's, David Jennings, to discuss the announcement that RMG & Racing TV are likely to retain the rights to Irish racing until 2029. 
Amy Murphy is hoping to send Manhattan Jungle to the Breeders Cup for the Juvenile Sprint however, explains that she is only first reserve at this stage but remains hopeful. Sticking with the US theme, Nick catch up with Tony Lacy who announces that a 2.5% stake will be sold in the World's best racehorse, Flightline, at their November Sale. 
Then looking ahead to the National Hunt action this weekend, Sam Thomas takes Tom through his likely runners as well as the horses he's most looking forward to this season.
And finally, it is of course Wednesday so Jim McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

Ep 600 - How to solve the unsolvable problem of race clashing

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

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

Tom in for Nick and joined by senior writer at the Racing Post, Lee Mottershead. Plenty of news and news updates given what was touched on yesterday with Nick and Rishi. The headline comes from trainer Nicky Henderson who sends out Jonbon this weekend in the Shloer Chase before an intended start in the Tingle Creek. He also runs through his other notable intended runners at Cheltenham. We hear from trainer Paddy Neville who is set to give The Real Whacker his first start of the season in the Paddy Power Chase on Saturday. We also hear from Irish trainer Cian Collins on Mighty Tom who is set to line up in Friday's Arkle Trial. Nick is in Bahrain and has an interview with the connections of Astro King who will run in Thursday’s Bahrain International. Plus it’s Tuesday and Nick and Weatherby’s take us around the bloodstock world to South Africa and Steve Ajax of Paardeberg Stud.

Ep 874 - Jonbon stamina to be re-examined in New Year

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the news that Shishkin would almost certainly take up his engagement at Ascot this weekend in preference to Haydock. With news the former CEO Paul Struthers would return to his role at the Professional Jockeys' Association, senior rider and board member Neil Callan gives his approval in a typically forthright interview. Also on today's show, Aidan Coleman talks Jonbon and his own long road to recovery, owner/breeder David Blunt reflects on the triumph of Group One winner Poptronic, now bound for the Sceptre sessions, while Guillaume Vitse from Normandie Breeding is this week's Weatherbys guest.

Ep 879 - Callan and Coleman smiling through the pain

Nick is joined by Racing Post journalist Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. They begin by welcoming Newbury and Newcastle Clerks George Hill and Eloise Quayle to the show to discuss weather precautions for this weekend. Paul Nicholls discusses Coral Gold Cup fancy Complete Unknown plus reflects on his runners from last weekend, Hughie Morrison looks forward to taking on Constitution Hill with Not So Sleepy, while Nick and Jonathan discuss the latest tax measures proposed by government which could impact seriously on the industry. Ramiro Restrepo talks about the retirement of Mage, while Sean Kinsella from Knockhouse Stud is this week's Weatherbys Guest. Gary Witheford, renowned expert in equine behaviour gives his views on why Shishkin failed to start and the likelihood of that repeating itself this weekend.

Ep 883 - Will Shishkin cold start?

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 broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest goings on in the racing world. They lead with the much-anticipated clash between star novices Gaelic Warrior and Marine Nationale at the upcoming Dublin Racing Festival, and get the thoughts of the latter's owner/trainer Barry Connell. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Patrick Veitch about his new tie-up with Tony Bloom. Veitch also offers some interesting general commentary about ownership and betting in the UK, and Nick gets the views of punter and political analyst Neil Channing, particularly on the parliamentary debate scheduled for Feb 26th. Nick tracks down Lossiemouth's breeder, Ian Kellit, while JA McGrath is along for his weekly take on events in Hong Kong.

Ep 927 - Can Gaelic get Marine off the bridle?

Nick is joined by David Yates from the Daily Mirror to reflect on today's news from the world of Horseracing. First they pay tribute to Keagan Kirkby, the point to point rider and key member of Paul Nicholls's team, who was killed in a fall on Sunday. They reflect on the action from the Dublin Racing Festival, and hear a detailed review of the stable's Grade One 8-timer from assistant David Casey. Also on today's show, Nick remembers Hardy Eustace in the company of Conor O'Dwyer, while Total Performance Data's Will Duff-Gordon brings news of a groundbreaking data partnership, and the PJA's Dale Gibson airs his grievances at the amount of evening fixtures in February for the jockeys' workload.

Ep 930 - The Toughest Game

Tom in for Nick and joined initially by trainer Gavin Cromwell who now has the favourite for the Randox Grand National after yesterday’s weights reveal. Josh Moore is also along to assess the chances of Nassalam in the race and he looks ahead to the weekend with a couple of live chances in the Graded action at Kempton. Rishi Persad gives his views on the National weights and this weekend’s racing as well as the news of the Horse Welfare board’s horse census, yet to be published, where we welcome in new board member Kate Sigsworth to talk of the HWB’s role and challenges ahead. Plus we check in on the world of pointing with Ben Atkins in association with ThoroughBid.

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Ep 879 - Callan and Coleman smiling through the pain

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