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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a bumper edition of the popular daily Horseracing podcast, taking in the best from across the globe. Nick is in Florida for the Pegasus World Cup, but they begin by touring Britain in search of clues and insight ahead of this weekend's key Trials day at Cheltenham, including Gary Moore, Henry Daly and Jeremy Scott in the conversation. Trainer Gay Kelleway joins the show, upset at a BHA order that mandates her and other trainers to stalls test every debutant in their yards. Meanwhile, in the US, Nick talks to Florent Geroux, rider of Pegasus favourite Cyberknife, while Henry Beeby previews the Goffs UK January Sale and looks forward to the rebranding of Land Rover sale this summer, and Andrew 'Bert' Black from Chasemore Farm is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest. Nick and Lydia also ask why and to what effect racing is now urgently pressing its stakeholders into action on affordability checks.

Ep 662 - And Bully's Special Prize...

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?

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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

NIck is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop as the build up to the Cheltenham Festival intensifies. Gordon Elliott is first up today, with news of his likely Champion/Stayers' Hurdle teams plus the latest on a host of other stable stars and riding plans. Also on today's show, Harry Derham explains why he is unlikely to run Givemefive, Kim Bailey pays a deeply emotional tribute to retiring First Flow, while exiting GBR CEO Rod Street looks back on his 15 years in the role. Dullingham Park's Ollie Fowlston is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest, while Dan Barber joins the line-up with the Timeform perspective on those eleventh hour absentees from Festivals past.

Ep 951 - Elliott set to make his Point in Champion

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 942 - New National Favourite

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