Nick Luck Daily

11/09/2023

24/07/2023

New - Monday 24th July

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and is joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to discuss the King George at Ascot Racecourse this weekend. Other guests include:

🏇 Owen Burrows - King George fancy Hukum

🏇 Tom Marquand - Relief Rally's impressive Weatherbys Super Sprint success

🏇 Ian Jardine - Summer Plate winner Born Famous + Harry Cobden's ride

🏇 Nick Luck - Bulletin from Grade 1 Haskell Stakes 🇺🇸

🏇 Nancy Sexton - £2,000 purchase that nearly led to a Grade 1 winner on Saturday

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 792 - Hukum primed for stellar King George - 24 Jul 2023

06/07/2023

New - Thursday 6th July

Nick is joined by The Sun's racing correspondent Jack Keene to look at the biggest stories from the last 24 hours. Guests and topics include:

🏇 Trainer, Chris Honour, explaining events from his perspective on the enquiry into the running and riding of Hillsin at Worcester last night

🏇 Stay Alert's owner, Ben Arbib, on why he's appealing the result of the Pretty Polly Stakes & issues with careless/dangerous riding rules

🏇 Horse Welfare board's, Helena Flynn & Stephen Wensley discuss the Racehorse Census

🏇 Sheikh Salman bin Rashed announces a massive prize money boost for the Bahrain International 🇧🇭

🏇 JA McGrath brings the latest from Hong Kong 🇭🇰

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 780 - "We don't stop horses," says distraught Hillsin trainer - 6 Jul 2023

05/07/2023

New - Wednesday 5th July

Nick is joined by Racing Post's Lee Mottershead, first to discuss the appeals emanating from the Pretty Polly at the Curragh on Saturday. We also hear from:

🏇 William Haggas on whether he might spring a surprise with Dubai Honour in the Eclipse & provides updates on Desert Hero, Sense of Duty, Maljoom and My Prospero

🏇 Harry Eustace with a bulletin on Royal Ascot scorer, Docklands and his targets at home and abroad

🏇 Kate Harrington discussing Sprewell's recovery from the Irish Derby

🏇 Sam Cunningham continues her look behind the scenes at the National Stud

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 779 - Why are stakes high in Spencer appeal? - 5 Jul 2023

04/07/2023

New - Tuesday 4th July

Nick, together with The Mirror journalist David Yates, discusses the latest news from around the racing world today. They are joined today by:

🏇 Juddmonte's Barry Mahon, who confirm Oisin Murphy will ride Chaldean in this weekend's Prix Jean Prat at Deauville

🏇 Kia Ava Joorabchian, who's tempted by a King George bid for Derby runner up, King of Steel

🏇 In association with Weatherbys Ltd, Philip Stauffenberg shares his joy at breeding the winner of last weekend's German Derby 🇩🇪

🏇 Liz Price catches up with top jockey Christophe Soumillon in South Africa 🇿🇦

🏇 Jay Privman shares his thoughts on the extension to Bob Baffert's suspension by Churchill Downs 🇺🇸

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 778 - Oisin on Chaldean; Kia tempted by King George - 4 Jul 2023

03/07/2023

New - Monday 3rd July

Nick is joined by Racing TV's Jane Mangan to discuss the latest horse racing news and other guests today include:

🏇 100-times Classic winning trainer Aidan O'Brien (Coolmore Stud) on Auguste Rodin's Irish Derby success at The Curragh Racecourse + Paddington still in contention for Saturday's Eclipse

🏇 Multiple Group 1 winning rider, Shane Crosse, on why he's retiring from the saddle so young

🏇 Trainer, Richard Hughes on Northumberland Plate winner Call The Wind & future targets

🏇 Lowdown on the heritage of Eclipse hopeful, Anmaat, from breeder Derek Veitch of Ringfort Stud

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 777 - Who is the real Rodin? - 3 Jul 2023

24/06/2023

👑🏇 It's a bonus Saturday episode for the Royal Ascot 2023 finale featuring journalist David Yates, trainer Ralph Beckett, broadcaster Jason Richardson and milliner Lisa Tan.

Start your day off lucky and listen to the podcast below 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uox8F5IeOMeoXR7DHZxxm?si=9DQkYUfnQX6GEDgAl8IBlQ

23/06/2023

Get that Friday feeling with today's episode. Nick and Lee are joined by...

👑 Blandford Bloodstock's Richard Brown discussing Wathnan racing

👑 Dual Ascot winning rider Rossa Ryan on his relationship with Kia Joorabchian

👑 Lisa Tan our resident milliner

👑 Neil Phillips with chef James Tanner

👑 WorldPool's Jamie Hart

👑 David Yates on the media's relationship with the monarchy

Start your day off lucky and listen to the podcast below 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pPinqFOdxdnEiDU8LADn8?si=qIsa18E5RVC45sOMNL_AJQ

22/06/2023

Thady Gosden stopped by to speak to Nick and Fanduel TV today to discuss recent achievements and plans for the future

22/06/2023

The moment we've all been waiting for! Frankie Dettori does it again.

22/06/2023

👑🏇 It's Gold Cup day today at and we have some top class guests on today's episode Nick and Rishi's guest include:

👑 Group one winning jockey Jim Crowley
👑 Chelsea Thoroughbreds supremo Richard Morcombe
👑Resident milliner Lisa Tan
👑 WorldPool's Jamie Hart
👑Ascot Racecourse's Broadcast Director Sarah Maxwell
👑 Photographer Dan Abraham
👑 Doctor Guy Mitchell
👑BGC CEO Michael Dugher

And a cameo from David Yates

It's going to be a big day today! So listen to Nick, Rishi and our wonderful guests using the link below 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BrcXQBQUl3sPaP7n722hF?si=VKZzrMsMQpSypNcY_XZ7Qw

21/06/2023

Which race are you most looking forward to today?

21/06/2023

Don't miss Lisa Tan and Kevin Blake on today's Ascot morning show!

Also today:
👑Lydia reflects of yesterday's star performance
👑Joe Chambers on Vauban
👑 WorldPool's Jamie Hart
👑John Quinn on Highfield Princess
👑Alberto Figueredo from Bonnechance in Lexington, Kentucky is our Weatherbys Bloodstock guest

Start your day off Lucky by listening using the link below 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GcDNTyrZvYSl4UXjrZOHl?si=CrczRRYiQWS_wtHmbxrewQ

21/06/2023

The podcast office for the week at Ascot Racecourse

20/06/2023

👑🏇We'll be taking you behind the scenes at Royal Ascot this week! Watch this space...

20/06/2023

🏇👑Royal Ascot 2023 Day 1👑🏇

Today's episode comes straight from the parade ring, guests include

👑 US trainer Wesley Ward
👑 Daily Telegraph sportswriter Alan Tyers
👑 Official podcast milliner Lisa Tan
👑 Givemethebeatboys new owner Neil Sands, fresh from the London Sale
👑 WorldPool's Graham Cunningham
👑 Samantha Cunningham visits the stallions at the National Stud

Keep your eyes peeled for some excellent guests and exciting racing this week! Start by listening to today's episode below 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EHSLzbYNFuBUyH43JonVw?si=gipRbSteTU6T8LBtGzRCmA

14/06/2023

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news in the build up to Royal Ascot and we hear from:

🐎 Adrien Cugnasse (Jour de Galop) on the lack of French runners at Royal Ascot

🐎 Maddy Playle (Racing Post) is at Ascot Racecourse for their gallops morning and updates us on two key Australian sprinters Coolangatta and Cannonball

🐎 William Muir provides an update on last year's King George winner Pyledriver who had a racecourse gallop yesterday

🐎 Alastair Warwick joins to tell us how he feels in his first year as CEO at Ascot

➕ Plus away from Ascot:

🐎 Tod Wojciechowski from OBS - Ocala Breeders' Sales gives us the lowdown on Florida's June breeze-up sale

🐎 Amy Swales fills us in on the extraordinary success of this weekend's MacMillan Charity Day York Races

🐎 JA McGrath with the weekly update from Hong Kong 🇭🇰

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 763 - Où sont les autres? - 14 Jun 2023

12/06/2023

Nick is joined on today's episode by David Yates, they discuss:

🏇 Desert Crown no longer running at Ascot, what's next?

🏇Hukum and Anmaat targets with racing manager Angus Gold aswell as those of the fiercely impressive Al Asifah

🏇 Hollie Doyle reflects on her Italian Oaks win

🏇John Ryan dreams of King Stand glory on Manaccan

🏇 Michelle Yu on why Arcangelo's Belmont Stakes victory was so important for the sport



Click the link below to listen 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bhGVDmRLhKdC5ez5nvBpt?si=3yqLhbEfTyuixCAswN5tKw

09/06/2023

It's Friday 9th June and Nick is joined by Racing TV's Jane Mangan this morning. Other guests and topics on today's show include:

🐎 Bruce Raymond breaking the news that Frankie Dettori will replace Richard Kingscote aboard Desert Crown at Royal Ascot

🐎 Craig Kieswetter with an update on Ascot Gold Cup hope, Echoes In Rain, who could also be set for an exciting first covering

🐎 Matt Bernier gives us an in-depth Belmont Stakes preview and considers the weather situation in New York 🇺🇸

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 760 - Dettori to ride Desert Crown at Ascot - 9 Jun 2023

08/06/2023

Today on the Nick Luck Daily Podcast, 8th June 2023 Nick is joined by renowned broadcaster Rishi Persad to examine whether the Belmont Stakes card on Saturday could be under threat from the poor Air Quality in New York caused by Canada's wildfires.

Guests include:

🐎Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons Vet Piet Ramzan, discussing the potential effects on equine health

🐎James Savage responds to claims of 'dazzling' work posted by Desert Crown yesterday, and suggests both he and Bay Bridge could be pointed to the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot. Savage also nominates a comeback race for Nostrum

🐎Saeed bin Suroor looks forward to Mawj's rematch with Tahiyra

🐎Owner Mick Mariscotti assesses the chances of his Gold Cup leading hopeful Coltrane

🐎Australian Troy Corstens, whose runner The Astrologist is favourite at Haydock Park this weekend en route to a tilt at Royal Ascot



Listen to today's episode using the link below:

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 759 - No Smoke without Fire - 8 Jun 2023

07/06/2023

Today on the Nick Luck Daily Podcast, 7th June, Nick is back in the hot seat and alongside the The Mirror's David Yates. Lots of Royal Ascot insight today and guests include:

🐎 Nick Smith discussing the heightened security measures ahead of the Royal meeting at Ascot Racecourse

🐎 Australian jockey, James McDonald, with the low down on the leading Australian hopes for Royal Ascot 🇦🇺

🐎 Owner of 2021 Ascot Gold Cup winner Subjectivist, Jim Walker, looks ahead to this year's edition

🐎 Trainer, Julie Camacho Racing, hopes that exuberant sprinter Shaquille can harness his talent in the Commonwealth Cup

🐎 Owner, Tom Ryan (SF Bloodstock) looks ahead to the Belmont Stakes with Preakness hero, National Treasure 🇺🇸

🇭🇰 JA McGrath with the latest news from Hong Kong

Follow the link below to listen 🎧:

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 758 - Ascot Bosses: "Security is Priority Number One" - 7 Jun 2023

06/06/2023

Today Charlotte Greenway is in for Nick, joined by Lydia Hislop as they reflect on the . Also in today's episode:

🐎Discussion of the rules surrounding the incident at the start of the dash and what could or should have been done

🐎Jonathan Harding provides an update on the protestor who ran out on to the track and appeared in court yesterday

🐎Richard Gibson explains why he won't be renewing his trainers license in Hong Kong next season whilst also looking forward to Royal Ascot with Wellington

🐎Another Royal Ascot runner Thunderbear, for whom a 50% share in, is set to be sold beforehand in a one off ThoroughBid Sale and his trainer Davison discusses his target

🐎Xander Brett joins from Sweden to preview their Grand National run next weekend

🐎Rachael Gowland from British EBF is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest



Listen to today's podcast using the link below:

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 757 - Gibson eyes move back to UK - 6 Jun 2023

06/06/2023

Nick is talking today with Frankie Dettori and Katie Burden from Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons.

The Jockey Club

05/06/2023

In the aftermath of the Epsom Derby, today Nick's joined by Cornelius Lysaght to reflect on Aidan O'Brien's recording breaking success and Frankie Dettori's Group One double on Oaks day. Other guests include:

🐎 Varian Stable discusses Derby second King Of Steel's future targets

🐎 Steve De'Lemos expresses his dissatisfaction over the start of the Epsom Dash

🐎 Sam Cunningham gets the reaction from racegoers over the threat from animal rising

🐎 Michael Guerin reveals that later this year, racing will come to an end in Singapore

🐎 Oliver Sherwood explains his decision to retire from the training ranks to assist Harry Derham

Link to the episode below ⬇️:

‎Show Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Ep Ep 756 - Oliver Sherwood retires, joins Derham - 5 Jun 2023

03/06/2023

Your 2023 Derby winner - Auguste Rodin

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

03/06/2023

Ahead of the 2023 Betfred Derby listen to this week's Saturday special for thoughts from Frankie Dettori, John Gosden, Andrew Balding, Richard Kingscote, Kate Harrington and Ed Walker on their runners in today's big race.

Do you think Dettori and Gosden can do the Oaks/ Derby double?

Click below to listen:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/64JMdh4hW84TevSdFweqK9?si=qwKMV1ltTOecJGLWnF1Dkg

22/02/2022