Episodes
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With the Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg on the Triple Crown, being run tomorrow, Charlotte Greenway recaps on interviews with NBC's Matt Bernier previewing the field and breeder of the second favourite, Larry Johnson.
Then, with Haydock Park the feature meeting in Britain this weekend, George Boughey, Charlie Hills and Jack Channon discuss their best chances. -
Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to canter through the racing headlines from around the world. A quiet weekend in Europe, but not so in USA, as Nick catches up with Larry Johnson, breeder of Belmont Stakes second choice Mindframe. An interview to warm the heart. Also on today's show, Nick and Rishi discuss Charlie Appleby's big US squad, Frankie Dettori's appearances at Ascot and the new Jockey Club position, while Nick talks to both Charlie Hills (Pogo) and George Boughey (Believing) about their chances this weekend and beyond at Ascot. 1/ST President Aidan Butler drops into talk about the inspirational scenes on the beaches of Normandy this week, while Vincent Ho looks forward to riding at Goodwood, and Sportinglife.com's Ben Linfoot has something for the weekend.
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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With news that Jockey Club CEO Nevin Truesdale is set to step down from his role in December, Nick and Lee are joined by ex-RCA and ARC Chair David Thorpe to discuss the likely candidates for the role and what is required at a crucial time for the sport. Also on today's show, trainer Owen Burrows gives Nick the lowdown on stable stars Alflaila and Alyanaabi after watching them work at Kempton this morning en route to Royal Ascot. Jack Channon talks about a fruitful period for his own stable, while considering options for unlikely star sprinter Desperate Hero, while journalist Ellie Kelly talks about her involvement in the documentary Queens of the Turf, set to premiere on ITV on the eve of Royal Ascot.
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Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world, leading with the news that Wathnan Racing, the brainchild of the Emir of Qatar, is set to have a huge number of runners at the Royal meeting, including the high profile purchases Haatem, Torito, Shartash, Dyrholaey and more. For good measure, they have also purchased leading Irish Oaks fancy Lope de Lilas with more on the way. With the potential for double figure two year olds to join the party, Wathnan's Richard Brown explains the purchases and the mechanics behind the operation. Also on today's show, trainers Harry Eustace and Ed Bethell outline Ascot plans for Docklands and Regional respectively, while Xander Brett brings us a report on the annual Swedish National Day race meeting, JA McGrath is on the Hong Kong beat and Ben Atkins has his weekly pointing update.
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Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world, leading with the news that RTE documentary series Prime Time Investigates will next week put the Staffan slaughterhouse under the spotlight, with questions asked of Horse Racing Ireland. Also on today's show, Chris Richardson from Cheveley Park outlines the dilemma facing the operation as to which race they should target with star mare Inspiral. NBC's Matt Bernier has the lowdown on Saturday's Belmont Stakes and also runs the rule over City of Troy's likely opponents should he target the Travers. Timeform's Dan Barber gives context to this year's Derby, while Italian stud owner Stefano Luciani is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.
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Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to bring you the latest from around the racing world . They reflect on all the action from Derby weekend in the company of Aidan O'Brien, who won his tenth Derby with City of Troy. He talks at length about the journey from Guineas defeat to Derby glory, and assesses whether he has the attributes to excel on the dirt in Saratoga. Also on today's show, trainer Yann Lerner pays tribute to his Prix du jockey Club hero Look de Vega, Meta Osborne previews her new podcast series Changing Rein looking at the welfare challenges faced across all equestrian disciplines, while Paul Hanagan remembers Rugby League legend Rob Burrow, who died yesterday.
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It's all about the Epsom Derby this week and we start by hearing how you win the Derby from stall 1, from one of only two jockeys to have done so, Kieren Fallon. Can Ryan Moore become the third aboard favourite City of Troy tomorrow?
We also hear from William Buick who will be hoping to go one better than he did in today's Oaks, Ahmad al Shaikh who has two runner in the race and Tom Clover who made the decision to supplement maiden winner Tabletalk at the beginning of the week.
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NIck is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop for a Derby weekend special edition from Epsom Downs. They take a deep dive into the Derby, Oaks and Coronation Cup, and are joined by Darley's Liam O'Rourke on the importance of a Derby winner for Dubawi, by David Menuisier, confident of playing a hand in two Classics this weekend, and by Sportinglife.com's David Ord. Renowned chef Michel Roux joins the show with some exquisite samples of the food and wine on offer at Epsom this weekend, while Nick canvasses his press room colleagues for their Derby selections.
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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Nick and Lee are at the Derby draw in Epsom town centre, where Derby co-favourite City of Troy drew the habitually disadvantageous inside berth. Kieren Fallon, who won from the same gate on Oath in 1999, tells Nick how it can be done. Also on today's show, Epsom GM Tom Sammes explains how he is striving to modernise and expand the event, while owner Ahmad Al Shaikh continues to live the Derby dream with two runners and Steve deLemos tells Nick how he is on a recovery mission after last year's unfortunate experience in the 'Dash'. With food and drink in sight, Neil Phillips toasts the beginning of Derby weekend.
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Nick is joined by Sun correspondent Jack Keene to talk through today's news from around the racing world. On today's show, royal racing manager John Warren gives us the low-down on why the King and Queen's Treasure was declared for the Oaks, with a confident report of her recent homework. Warren also has news on Royal Ascot running plans for one or two of the high profile flag carriers. Also today, trainer Pascal Bary eyes up Coronation Cup glory with Feed the Flame, while jockey Paula Muir gives a great insight into how she has recovered from a hefty whip ban last year to catch the eye in the saddle in 2024. UK-born Australian star Rachel King tells Nick why she is on the hunt for Royal Ascot rides, while French journalist Fanny Hubart-Salmon introduces the pod's association with the Remembrance Rides on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. JA McGrath has his weekly bulletin from Hong Kong.
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Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest news from around the racing and bloodstock world. They are joined for Derby chat by William Buick, set to ride second favourite Ancient Wisdom, and Tom Clover, who has supplemented Tabletalk. Also on today's show, Timeform's Dan Barber runs the rule over Royal Ascot 2yo prospects, plus Adrien Cugnasse looks at the field for the Pros du Jockey Club, while Ben Atkins returns with news of this season's point to point champions, two of whom - Josh Newman and Izzie Marshall - join the show. This week's Weatherbys guest is Rafa Rojano, responsible for the move of 2013 Derby hero Ruler of the World to stand in Spain.
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Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. As they review the action from around the European Group One weekend, they are joined by George Murphy, asst trainer of Tattersalls Gold Cup winner White Birch, and Karl Burke, whose Fallen Angel ran out a comfortable winner of the Irish Guineas. Also on today's show, Seamie Heffernan gives an update after taking a fall before the weekend, while reminding us of his Epsom credentials as he seeks rides in Classic he has won before. Freddy Powell, Arqana Executive Director, talks us through the 2024 Arqana Series.
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This week's Saturday Edition with Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the action from the Curragh this weekend as Richard Hannon discusses his runners in the Irish 2000 Guineas as well as Andy Oliver whilst Aidan O'Brien runs through his leading hopes for both Guineas and Auguste Rodin's chances of bouncing back in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. Dermot Weld also shares his hopes for his once raced winner in the 1000 Guineas and his chances of winning the race for the third year in a row.
Then on home soil, James Doyle looks forward to getting back onboard Vandeek for his seasonal reappearance whilst Henry Dwyer discusses Aussie raider, Asfoora and George Scott has a quick line on Seven Questions. -
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Today they take a deep dive into the breakdown of the deal on reform of the levy, ostensibly brought about by the call of the election, but with simmering tensions barely beneath the surface. Also on today's show, the consider why Tim Vaughan found himself with a much stiffer penalty than anyone expected or an adverse analytical finding, while trainer Henry Dwyer looks forward to Asfoorah's British debut at Haydock, Naohiro Goda previews the Japanese Derby, and Dave Ord from Sportinglife.com has something for the weekend.
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NIck is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, William Haggas explains why Economics won't run in the Derby, French Derby or at twelve furlongs this season. Also on today's show, MP Philip Davies reacts to new of the July 4th election and how a change of government might impact ongoing gambling legislation. Trainer George Scott reacts to his jockey Callum Shepherd losing the Derby ride on Ambiente Friendly, James Doyle looks forward to a stunning book of weekend rides including Vandeek and Okeechobee, while Iamd al Sagar tells us that Nashwa will not be seen until after Royal Ascot.
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Nick is joined by RTE and RTV broadcaster Jane Mangan for the latest news and views from around the racing world. Today, Haydock Clerk Dan Cooper explains his decision to water ahead of Saturday's fixture. Ahead of the Irish Guineas weekend, Nick speaks to trainers Andy Oliver and Dermot Weld, while Tom Palin explains why Marie's Rock is setting out on a Flat campaign, JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong and Ben Atkins provides the weekly pointing update.
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Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead to cast an eye over today's racing news. In this episode, we hear from riders Rossa Ryan and Jim Crowley, putting their Derby mounts through their paces at Epsom. Meanwhile trainers Richard Hannon and Aidan O'Brien size up their contenders for this weekend's Irish Guineas, plus Levy Board CEO Alan Delmonte answers the questions on the latest levy yield. Also on today's show, Dan Barber dishes out Timeform's jumps awards 23/24, Will Kinsey reflects on double success at the TBA NH awards, Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins looks forward to the next breeze-up sale, and Zhiqiang An joins the Weatherbys Bloodstock conversation from China.
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Nick is joined by David Yates for the first podcast of the week. Kia Joorabchian talks at length about the split with Roger Varian and the King of Steel affair. Also on today's show, Nick talks to D. Wayne Lukas about his thrilling victory in the Preakness, Louisa Carberry reflects on winning a third Grand Steeplechase de Paris, and Rab Havlin contemplates whether Audience will be able to follow up his surprise victory in the Lockinge. Consignor Willie Bryan looks ahead to a fine draft in the GOFFS Spring Store sales.
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This week’s Saturday Edition begins by looking ahead to Royal runner Desert Hero at Newbury tomorrow as he looks to bag his first win of the season now he steps back up in trip. His trainer William Haggas and jockey Tom Marquand share their thoughts whilst Tom also discusses Relief Rally in the Carnarvon Stakes who just looked like the 7 furlongs in the Fred Darling was a bit too far for her. Mister Sketch also goes against Relief Rally and his jockey James Doyle runs through his chances as well as Poker Face in the group 1 Lockinge Stakes whilst we hear more about the favourite for that feature Inspiral from Chris Richardson and Olly Cole who runs Royal Scotsman.
Then over in the US ahead of the second leg of the Triple Crown, Kenny McPeek explains why he’s rolling the dice with Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, having initially ruled him out of the race. -
Tom in for Nick and joined by Rishi Persad to initially reflect on a brilliant Derby trial performance from Economics in yesterday’s Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. We hear from rider Tom Marquand about the run and also look ahead to some of Tom’s big rides this weekend. James Doyle also rode in the Dante and joins us to give his views on the race plus to look ahead to his book of weekend rides including Poker Face in the Lockinge. We also welcome Cheveley Park’s Chris Richardson who talks Inspiral and Audience ahead of Saturday’s feature race. With the news that Grand National winner Coach Rambler has been retired we are joined by his trainer Lucinda Russell. In our Something For The Weekend segment with Timeform, Dave Ord joins us to put some figures on the Locking runners and also on that win from Economics. Plus we have an update from Norway ahead of their National Day with Xander Brett and York’s James Brennan joins us to look ahead to day 3 of the Dante meeting.
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