Nick Luck Daily Podcast

A Special edition of the podcast, in association with Weatherbys, as Nick talks at some length to Hill n' Dale President John Sekura about his own background, breeding and racing thoroughbreds, standing some of the world's best stallions, the future of the sport, and his own philosophy on business and life. A must listen.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, all conquering Joseph O'Brien spins Nick through his likely team for Australia this autumn/spring, with perhaps a dozen horses to ship and many of those with legitimate Melbourne Cup aspirations as things stand. Also today, a sparkling Jim Bolger on Sparan Nua's run at York, plus a report on last night's Hurling for Cancer Fundraiser. Nick catches up with Eve Johnson Houghton, who explains why Zavateri is wheeling round quickly again at Goodwood this weekend, while Michael Dods picks through his options for gelded Gimcrack hero Arapaho Gold. Kieran Clark has the Timeform perspective, while Kennet Valley's Sam Hoskins talks Night in Vegas and Calendar Girl.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to canter around the racing headlines from across the globe. They begin at home by breaking the news that Bet365 founder Denise Coates, amongst the UK's wealthiest, has become a racehorse owner with Dan Skelton. The trainer himself confirms the news and tells us about their partnership and Denise's purchase. Also on today's show, a comprehensive review of a huge International weekend. We hear from Ed Crisford on Morny heroine Señorita Bonita, from Australian Bloodstock's Jamie Lovett on Melbourne Cup hopeful Defiantly, and we check in with Matt Bernier on what exactly was achieved by Knightsbridge in his Pacific Classic romp. Plus, rounding up the rest of the top level action from Deauville and York, and Wesley Ward with a glorious reflection on Bacio's Nunthorpe.

Nick joined in the paddock ahead of the final day or York's Ebor meeting by Timeform's Dan Barber. Ger Lyons is on FaceTime to look ahead to his three on the Knavesmire this afternoon, where he hopes two should certainly be in the shake-up. With Zavateri bidding for Group 1 glory in the City of York Stakes, owner Mick Mariscotti shares their hopes for him this afternoon, as he'll be watching on from the Scottish Highlands. ITV's Oli Bell has a quick word ahead of their live Opening Show and Matt Chapman bombards us with to prove he's been out of the loop in terms of the NLD this week! York's James Brennan closes out the show for us from there this morning before we hear from Peter Fornatale in the US about a worry case of confidential veterinary records being leaked and used by punters.

Coming to you on Day 3 of York’s Ebor Festival from the paddock as Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect first on the action from day 2 where once again Andrew Balding was in the limelight as Kalpana shone in the Yorkshire Oaks for Juddmonte. On the back of two smart performances from two year old fillies yesterday, Lydia chooses between Libertango and Sun Goddess for the Cheveley Park later this season as she looks at what they achieved yesterday. Ahead of the Group 1 City of Troy Nunthorpe Stake this afternoon we hear from Johnny Portman, who hopes Rumstar can finally bag his Group 1 and Caitlin Ward discusses whether she thinks Bacio, whom she bought and is trained by her father in law Wesley, will handle the softer conditions and show the same form he did at Ascot where he blew everybody away. Lauren Mahan and Maiti Stirling from York pop along, we have our daily updates from Timeform and Worldpool and we head off for a nice glass of rose to end the show with Neil Phillips.