Ep 1417 - Lord Allen sets out agenda for change in Gimcrack interview
Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, Nick takes the unusual step of playing the entirety of the industry speech at the Gimcrack dinner last night, which came in the form of Lydia Hislop interviewing BHA Chair Lord Allen. Also on today's show, the PJA's Dale Gibson lets rip at the Jockey Club for their failure to deliver on weighing room refurbishment deadlines, while - in Hong Kong - Nick talks to both Ryan Moore and Winfred Engelbrecht Bresges and JA McGrath gives his perspective on this week's big International fixture. Plus, trainer Jamie Snowden shares his hopes for two runners in this weekend's December Gold Cup.
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Ep 1416 - John Hunt on The Hunt Family Fund
Nick talks to BBC commentator John Hunt about The Hunt Family Fund, established in memory of his wife Carol and daughters Louise and Hannah, who were killed last July. John speaks about his hopes - and those of his daughter Amy - for the Fund, and how it seeks to support vulnerable women affected by domestic violence. He talks about the extraordinary strength and warmth of his family, how he and Amy support one another, his sense of Home, and his return to work. The first major fundraiser takes place at Cheltenham this week, and the silent auction - with some fabulous prizes - can be accessed at https://bidaid.com/auction/HFF.
Also on today's show, Lee Mottershead talks about exposing black market bookmaker Haydon Simcock, who has today received a prison sentence and a £290,000 fine. Plus, Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on which is the best novice hurdler in Britain, while - in association with Weatherbys - bloodstock and racing manager Paul Curran gives us insight into the future of Yulong as it rebrands as Ace Stud.
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Ep 1415 - Elliott fightback gets real
Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, trainer Gordon Elliott reflects on another weekend of plenty, with another four-timer, headed by Found a Fifty's eclipse of the much vaunted Majborough. Also on today's show, Charlie Deutsch describes how Djelo won the Peterborough Chase, and how it might kick start his season. Nick brings you this show from Hong Kong, where he catches up with trainer David Hayes ahead of Ka Ying Rising's bid for another elite level success at the HKIR this Sunday, while Widden'd Antony Thompson, Chair of Aushorse talks to Nick about the Investors Guide to Australian racing and the upcoming yearling sales - Link: https://investorsguide.aushorse.com.au
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The Saturday Edition - Ep 185
Charlotte Greenway here with this week's Saturday Edition to build up to Sandown, Aintree and Huntingdon this weekend. Ahead of the Grade 1 Tingle Creek at Sandown, bloodstock agent and part owner of Il Etait Temps, Ross Doyle looks at whether the diminutive grey can win another top level race at the track. We also hear from Sam Thomas who has Lump Sum in the other Grade 1 on the card as well as Johnson White, Paul Nicholls, Josh Guerriero, Josh Moore and Venetia Williams.
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Ep 1414 - Ready To Tingle
Josh is joined by Alan Johns to preview a blockbuster weekend of racing, featuring the Tingle Creek and the Becher Chase. Venetia Williams offers an update on her stable stars, Johnson White reflects on a strong start to the season, Josh Moore shares key insights on this weekend’s runners, and Josh Guerriero discusses his Becher Chase duo.
Elsewhere, Nick catches up with William Buick and Sam Bullard at Dalham Hall Stud, before Josh speaks with ROA CEO Louise Norman following last night’s ROA Awards in London.