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 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

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 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 Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest goings-on in the racing world. They lead with Dave's deep dive into the yesterday's result into trainer Milton Harris's licensing hearing, with a detailed précis of a bulky case file followed by comment and analysis. Also on today's show, Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins outlines some interesting point surrounding the sale of the Andy and Gemma Brown Caldwell Construction horses on Monday, while Andrea Atzeni reflects on a tremendous start to his time in Hong Kong. Football agent David Mannaseh revels in his part-ownership of Ballyburn on transfer deadline day, while Go Racing In Yorkshire's Charlotte Russell outlines their latest charitable partnership in a bid to fund research for bowel cancer.

Ep 928 - Harris "may appeal" as BHA says "Enough is Enough."

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

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to look at the latest news from around the racing world today. With the Grand National entries released, Nick talks to Gordon Elliott, who has no fewer than 26 of the long range engagements. Elliott advocates for multiple entries, talks about the Mullins dominance of the DRF, and reflects on yesterday's dispersal sale. Also on today's show, agent Tessa Greatrex also looks back on goings on at Fairyhouse yesterday as she stepped in for some high profile purchases, while trainer Ben Pauling and Newbury Clerk George Hill look ahead to this weekend, and Timeform's Dan Barber offers perspective on the performances of Ballyburn and others at the DRF. Frank Dorff from Gestut Röttgen is the Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Ep 931 - Could Gordon saddle half the Grand National field?

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 942 - New National Favourite

Tom in for Nick and joined at the top of the show by jockey Harry Cobden. Harry talks of his chances of being crowned champion jockey and looks ahead to a plethora of good rides at next week’s Cheltenham Festival. Harry runs through his other likely rides and also urges us not to forget about last year’s Gold Cup runner-up Bravemansgame. We hear from Simon Munir & Isaac Souede’s racing manager Anthony Bromley about the double green army heading to Cheltenham next week and Lee Mottershead picks the bones out of both interviews and casts his eye ahead to the biggest week in jump racing. Lee and Tom then touch on the news of Rogues Gallery and trainer Tom Clover parting ways. We are joined by Sporting Life’s Dave Ord to look ahead to the weekend in association with Timeform. Plus we head to Matty Flynn O’Connor’s Ballycrystal Stables ahead of the Tattersalls Cheltenham Festival sale.

Ep 954 - Don't forget about Bravemansgame

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest developments from around the racing world. They lead with yesterday's news that Opera Singer would likely miss the 1,000 Guineas, and Nick talks to Kelly Burke about the progress of her nearest market rival to that point, Moyglare winner Fallen Angel. Also on today's show, Dan Skelton looks beyond handicaps for Langer Dan following his 10lb hike in the weights, while Dan Barber gives Timeform's Top 5 Festival performances plus pays tribute to the grandest of old timers. Jimmy George gives advance notice of the Tattersalls breeze-up sales, while Whitsbury's Ed Harper celebrates not only the new opportunities afforded racing by the Immigration Salary List but also a debut success for his first season sire Sergei Prokofiev. Ben Atkins brings us the Thoroughbid weekly Point to Point wrap, while Nicolas de Chambure from Haras d'Etreham reflects on a golden Festival for his stallions.

Ep 961 - Fat Lady Sings on Opera Guineas bid

Nick is joined by award winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the provocative article penned by Grand National-winning trainer Richard Newland yesterday, which called for restrictions on Irish runners in a bid to boost GB fortunes. Jane Mangan offers a strong response, while BHA Chief Regulatory Officer Brant Dunshea clarifies the GB/Ireland collaborative anti-doping position. Dunshea is also asked by Nick to account for the bizarre events surrounding Ben Coen's eligibility to ride at Wolverhampton on Tuesday evening. Also on today's show, owner Jon Shack explains why Emily Upjohn will have a new jockey in Dubai, while Tom Goff updates us on yesterday's delegation to Downing Street with some of racing's senior power-brokers. Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnasse outlines the task facing incoming France gallop CEO Elie Henau, while JA McGrath has all the latest ahead of the Hong Kong Derby.

Ep 931 - Could Gordon saddle half the Grand National field?

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