• 36 minutes 3 seconds
    Ep 1552 - Wraps off Raheeb for Irish Derby
    In the aftermath of Royal Ascot Nick, joined by Jane Mangan, begins by talking to Shadwell’s racing manager Angus Gold who reflects on their Royal Ascot, including winning the Jubilee Stake with Almeraq. Angus also looks forward to unbeaten colt Raheeb taking in the Irish Derby on his next start. David Menuisier looks at what might come next for impressive Golden Gates winner Lost Boys before Seamie Heffernan tells Nick why winning at Ascot this year, meant more to him than at previous Royal meetings. Finally, David O’Meara discusses whether he believes Estrange can take it to Oaks winner Thundering On, as they’re both bound for the Pretty Polly this weekend.
    22 June 2026, 12:01 pm
  • 7 minutes 52 seconds
    The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Wrap-Up
    The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Wrap-Up by Nick Luck
    21 June 2026, 2:13 am
  • 32 minutes 59 seconds
    Ep 1551 - Royal Ascot Day 5 LIVE ft. Chris Waller & Ed Bethell
    Day 5 is here! Nick and Charlotte on the pod today and they caught up with Australian trainer Chris Waller who runs Joliestar in Saturday's feature. Nick caught Ed Bethell walking the track early this morning and chatted to him about Regional - his runner in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes. Lisa Tan brings us the style updates and Adam Mills looks back on the 2yo performances through the lense of Total Performance Data.
    20 June 2026, 9:10 am
  • 29 minutes 11 seconds
    The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Day 5
    Nick kicks off by reflecting on a third win this week for Wathnan this afternoon thanks to Opportunity in the Duke of Edinburgh, in the company of racing manager Richard Brown, before all the trainers of Wathnan runners on the fifth and final day join the show to discuss their chances.
    19 June 2026, 9:44 pm
  • 42 minutes 4 seconds
    Ep 1550 - Royal Ascot Day 4 LIVE ft. William Haggas & Joseph O'Brien
    Day 4 of Royal Ascot is here and Dave Yates joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Commonwealth Cup and Coronation Stakes. William Haggas is on FaceTime reflecting on his two winners this week and his runners left to come. Joseph O'Brien also goes through his stellar week and remaining chances, before we get the Timeform view and Total Performance Data insight from the Ascot Gold Cup.
    19 June 2026, 8:54 am
  • 19 minutes 48 seconds
    The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Day 4
    On the back of success in the Ribblesdale, Richard Brown joins Nick to reflect on a fantastic win for Earth Shot as well as spinning through his thoughts on the other Thursday runners. Then looking ahead to Friday, we hear from Karl Burke, Richard and Peter Fahey, William Haggas, George Boughey, Hamad Al Jahani and George Weaver.
    18 June 2026, 8:57 pm
  • 42 minutes 41 seconds
    Ep 1549 - Royal Ascot Day 3 LIVE
    Day 3 of Royal Ascot is here and Matt Chapman joins Nick on the pod this morning ahead of the Ascot Gold Cup. William Buick is on FaceTime reflecting on Ombudsman and his superb performance in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes. Will Aitkenhead from Ascot Racecourse chats to Nick on the past few days and the rest of the week ahead and we get the Total Performance Data insight from the Prince of Wales’s Stakes.
    18 June 2026, 9:03 am
  • 18 minutes 51 seconds
    The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Day 3
    We're back ahead of day 3 and kick off with Nick in conversation with Richard Brown to reflect on the runners from day 2. Then looking ahead to Thursday we hear from all the trainers of Wathnan runners from Archie Watson, Hamad Al Jehani, Thady Gosden, Ralph Beckett, William Haggas & Francis Graffard.
    17 June 2026, 8:09 pm
  • 32 minutes 33 seconds
    Ep 1548 - Royal Ascot Day Two LIVE
    On Day 2 of Royal Ascot Nick is joined by St James's Palace Stakes winning trainer and jockey George Boughey and Billy Loughnane. Charlie Budget purchaser of Ten Bob Tony is on to speak about his shrewdly bought Group 1 winner. Rossa Ryan reflects on Daquari Bay’s win yesterday and looks forward to his other chances during the week. We also get the data lowdown from Bow Echo's performance from Total Performance Data.
    17 June 2026, 9:16 am
  • 18 minutes 58 seconds
    The Wath Pod: Royal Ascot Day 2
    The second episode of the Wath Pod is back and Wathnan are on the board on the first day thanks to Map of Stars in the Wolferton. Richard Brown is along to reflect on his success as well as s word on all the other runners on day one. Then moving onto the second day, we hear from all the trainers of Wathnan runners including Karl Burke, Carlos and Yann Lerner, Hamad Al Jehani, Andrew Balding and Richard Fahey.
    16 June 2026, 9:08 pm
  • 34 minutes 15 seconds
    Ep 1547 - Royal Ascot Day One LIVE
    Day 1 of Royal Ascot has arrived and Nick is here bright and early joined by Lee Mottershead on track. George Boughey caught up with Nick before Bow Echo runs in the St James Palace Stakes. Kelly Thomas checks in as breeder of Gstaad who takes on Bow Echo in the Group 1 today. Chris Stickles clerk of the course discusses the ground and plans for conditions for the rest of the Royal meeting. Richard Kingscote is back from Hong Kong and we hear from Wesley Ward who brings seven horses over from the US. Dan Barber also on keeps us updated on the St Jame’s Palace stakes through the Timeform prism.
    16 June 2026, 8:29 am
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