Nick is joined by ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Joining today's show, Jimmy Mangan explains why Spillane's Tower could have a big advantage at Aintree next week, while trainer David Menuisier is unleashing a secret weapon of a jockey who is robbing three pounds this weekend. Plus, Sportinglife.com's David Ord has Something for the Weekend himself at Doncaster, while Nick catches up with retiring BHA Chief Medical Adviser Jerry Hill, who discuses the impact of the Pandemic, saunas and much more. Also today, Fred Timmis - trainer of NLD bonus hunter Captain Tommy - tells Nick how the plan was hatched, much to Oli's obvious delight.
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Ep 1227 - Could new anti-doping measures change the game?
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for today's tour of the horse racing world. Kicking off with the Grand National, Sam Twiston-Davies reveals why he has chosen to ride Beauport in the big race. Nick and Lydia also reflect on the absence of L'Homme Presse and touch on one or two who perhaps shouldn't be running. Coolmore Australia's Tom Magnier joins the show to discuss the shuttling of City of Troy, while jockey David Egan looks ahead to a potential piece of history on Lincoln day, while his weighing room colleague Richard Kingscote reflects on a superb treble at Sha Tin in Hong Kong yesterday. Newbury's George Hill tells Nick about significant prize money increases this season, plus BHA Director of Equine Science and Welfare James Given draws today's show to a close with an in-depth look at new anti-doping protocols and their potential impact.
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Ep 1226 - A look ahead to Aintree and Fairyhouse
Joshua Stacey is joined by RTV analyst Dan Overall for a packed episode. First up, Henry de Bromhead reflects on Bob Olinger and Air Of Entitlement’s Cheltenham Festival victories before discussing his Aintree runners. Lucinda Russell shares her Aintree plans, including updates on Myretown, Ahoy Senor, and Derryhassen Paddy. Richard Phillips provides the latest on Idas Boy, while Rebecca Curtis navigates a jockey dilemma with Irish Grand National favourite Haiti Couleurs. Joe Tizzard outlines his Aintree team, and Jim McGrath brings us the latest from the Hong Kong racing scene.
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Ep 1225 - Emily in Japan
Nick is joined by RTE and RTV analyst Jane Mangan. First today, owner Jon Shack on the sale of Emily Upjohn to Japan, via a date with Flightline. Plus, Richard Brown on Wathnan's strong hand for the Lincoln, Dan Barber on the history of the Timeform double squiggle and Mr Incredible, Ben Atkins arrives early with the Pointing Update, and Burgage Stud's Victor Connolly is back in the Weatherbys Bloodstock hotseat. Plus, Nick and Jane with all the latest on BHA's anti-doping measures.
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Ep 1224 - The Lion in Winter doubtful for 2,000 Guineas
Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through the day's racing headlines from around the globe. First up, RTE and RTV's Jane Mangan reports from Aidan O'Brien's press morning, which has cast doubt on the participation of star 2yos The Lion in Winter and Lake Victoria in their respective Newmarket Guineas. Also today, with the Lincoln kicking off the Flat Turf season in the UK this weekend, Nick talks to owner Gary Robinson, whose Classic-placed Galeron is back from a spell in Australia and raring to go, while trainer Gay Kelleway looks for a big weekend with runners in the Brocklesby at Doncaster and in Kempton's Queen's Prize. Continuing our build up to Aintree, jockey Nick Schofield - twice placed in the race - shares his excitement at riding Monbeg Genius this year, while David Maxwell has a good team bound for Liverpool, and tells Nick that Joker de Mai has a good chance of giving him his elusive Foxhunters' winner. Further afield, Yulong's Vin Cox reflects on yet another top-level win for Via Sistina, while Coolmore's Mick Flanagan revels in the sale of Hong Kong Derby winner Cap Ferrat, whose win broke the horse's maiden tag at the seventeenth time of asking.
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