Nick Luck Daily Podcast

On the show today, Nick is joined by ITV’s Matt Chapman to cover all the racing news from around the world, starting with William Haggas who’s set for a busy weekend with two runners at Rosehill in Australia, including Dubai Honour and fancies at the Lincoln meeting at Doncaster. William also discusses some of the exciting three year olds in the yards heading into the 2026 turf season. Legendary rider Patrick Valenzuela explains why at the age of 63, he’s making a comeback in the saddle, after nearly 10 years out. On the topic of jockeys, trainer David Loughnane reflects on the ban Billy Loughnane picked up at Wolverhampton last night aboard one of his horses that could see him spend three weeks on the sidelines. Finally, ahead of the Dubai World Cup meeting tomorrow, Florent Geroux looks forward to defending his crown in the big one aboard Hit Show.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among talking points today are the government's refusal to reform the (Horserace Betting) Levy, the second Flat victory for Constitution Hill, the tenant operator of Chelmsford City racecourse going into administration, and the declaration of Albert Einstein for this Saturday's Gladness Stakes. In Dubai, Nick catches up with Godolphin Japan representative Harry Sweeney, plus Jamie Osborne - trainer of Heart of Honor and Brotherly Love - as well as Reef Runner's owner-breeder Alex Lieblong. Also today, Xander Brett brings us a special report on the imperilled future of jump racing in Sweden.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to spin through today's racing headlines. First up, Aidan O'Brien explains the surprise entry for Albert Einstein and a number of his other leading three year olds in Saturday's Gladness Stakes at the Curragh. Also on this show, Nick and Jane pay tribute to Sir Gino, the brilliant jumper, who died yesterday. Plus, David Casey on Ethical Diamond in Dubai and his own thoughts on the Mullins Grand National contenders. Charlie Hills looks forward to a possible Dubai-Doncaster big race double with Khaadem and Galeron, while trainer Jose D'Angelo gives us the lowdown on Golden Shaheen contender and Breeders' Cup hero Bentornato, and JA McGrath has all the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick and Lee begin with a look at Constitution Hill's race at Kempton on Wednesday and bring you further developments in the Alan Spence case, which looks set to go to appeal. Reflecting on the mighty Australian filly Autumn Glow's latest romp, they are joined by her owner John Messara, who underlines the impact on everyone at his Arrowfield Stud and gives us his own wishlist of future accomplishments, including Royal Ascot 2027. Also today, legendary trainer Henrietta Knight talks to Nick about the differences in this incarnation of her training career following her double at Kempton yesterday, while Ben Haslam talks of his joy at scooping the £100,000 All Weaher bonus with Yorkshire Glory, and Dan Barber covers three continents in this week's Timeform wrap-up.

Nick brings you this episode from Munich airport as he makes his way back from the BMW Hong Kong Derby. He is joined by David Yates to bring you all the headlines from around the racing world. They are joined first by trainer Harry Eustace, whose La Botte is a warm order to win the first major race of the UK turf season, the William Hill Lincoln. Also Doncaster bound is Kathy Turner, who tells Nick about her three-pronged bid for the Brocklesby, named for her late father Bill. Around the globe - and ahead of the intended Dubai World Cup card this Saturday- Francis Graffard shares his confidence behind world champion Calandagan, while Michael Kent jnr reflects on Golden Slipper success at Rosehill with the hugely talented Guest House, and Mark Newnham looks back on a debut BMW Derby win at Sha Tin with Invincible Ibis. Nick and Dave also cover the Alan Spence case, which concluded shortly before the weekend.