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 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 broadcaster Rishi Persad to cast an eye over all the world's major racing stories. They begin with news of injured rider Graham Lee. Also on today's show, Aidan O'Brien tells us why Auguste Rodin has been kept in training at four, Nick and Rishi bring you further news on the Milton Harris case, the result of the Harry Bentley hearing plus they review the action from the UK and Ireland over the weekend. Aintree Head of Racing Sulekha Varma responds to questions over low sun and fence height in the wake of Saturday's Grand Sefton. Later in the show, Nick is joined by Michael Guerin to assess whether NZ star Imperatriz will make Royal Ascot next year, while Jay Privman gives a precis of and verdict on  last night's CBS "60-Minutes" segment on the sport's challenges. Noel George reflects on the victory of Il Est Francais at Auteuil, while Ed Harper looks forward to the Tattersalls foal sale and the Sceptre sessions.

Ep 873 - Auguste Rodin stays in training

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 initially joined by Arc and Classic winning trainer Carlos Laffon-Parias who has announced he’ll be retiring at the end of the season. Carlos reflects on his decision as well as giving an update on some of his stable stars for the year ahead. Tom is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad and Rishi, who sits on the Flat Pattern Committee, talks of disappointment at both the City of York Stakes and the Long Distance Cup being refused Group 1 status. Daragh Ó Conchúir is along to spaeak about his RTE article highlighting that a file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions after the 2021 doping raid in Kildare. Rishi and Tom then turn attentions to the weekend and are joined by L’Homme Presse owner Andy Edwards and Sounds Russian trainer Ruth Jefferson. Plus we have our regular pointing segment in association with ThoroughBid as Ben Atkins gives us the latest.

Ep 937 - Classic & Arc winning trainer to retire

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.

Ep 883 - Will Shishkin cold start?

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