Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick Luck

Podcast by Nick Luck

  • 35 minutes 33 seconds
    Ep 1418 - What next in Boudot case?
    Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today's racing news. First today, Adrien Cugnasse follows upon his own breaking story from Jour de Galop on the latest in the case of Pierre Charles Boudot, the former French Champion jockey indicted for rape over four years ago. Also on today's show, Nick - in Hong Kong - talks to Francis Graffard about his runners in the HKIR on Sunday, while Nick and Jane reflect on Ryan Moore's triumph in the International Jockeys' Championship. Plus, David Pipe on waiting some more for stable star Windbeneathmywings, and Harry Derham on the surprise package that is One Horse Town, engaged at Cheltenham this weekend. David Yates catches up with Charlie McCarthy regarding the small holdup that will prevent Kopek des Bordes running at Christmas.
    11 December 2025, 9:59 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    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.
    10 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 21 seconds
    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.
    8 December 2025, 6:39 pm
  • 49 minutes 18 seconds
    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
    8 December 2025, 8:44 am
  • 19 minutes 20 seconds
    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.
    5 December 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 59 seconds
    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.
    5 December 2025, 10:56 am
  • 41 minutes 14 seconds
    Ep 1413 - Alice Haynes explains decision to stop training
    Nick is joined by Jonathan Harding to look at the latest news from around the racing world. First today, Nick talks exclusively to Alice Haynes, who - in an often emotionally charged interview - explains why she is quitting training with immediate effect. Also on today's show, Paul Nicholls tells us why he is running No Drama This End at Sandown tomorrow, while Dylan Cunha looks forward to Dubai with his squad, artist Jess Hills tells us about her exhibition at the Osborne Studio Gallery, and CEO Anna Kerr gives us a private tour of the stallions at The National Stud.
    4 December 2025, 11:51 am
  • 57 minutes
    Ep 1412 - Aussie row intensifies as legal letters fly
    Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up, Vicky Leonard - who has contributed on the issue of the Australian Pattern to this podcast - tells us about her legal correspondence with Racing New South Wales CEO Peter V'Landys and her desire to protect press freedoms. Also today, syndicate manager Tom Gittins tells us how his group is now a 25% owner of popular Becher Chase fancy Mr Vango, while Sam Thomas decides which of his two noice chase stars to run at Sandown this weekend. From the sales ring, Charlotte catches up with Kate Harrington after Barnavara's sale, while auctioneer John O'Kelly - on his final day at the Tatts rostrum - shares with Nick some of his fondest memories. Barton Stud's Tom Blain explains why a stallion is coming back to the premises for the first time in 40 years, while JA McGrath has the fastest from Hong Kong.
    3 December 2025, 12:55 pm
  • 44 minutes 49 seconds
    Ep 1411 - Tingle Time for Temps
    Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for the Tuesday edition of the daily racing podcast. With the Tingle Creek chase only days away, Nick talks to Ross Doyle, part owner of heavy favourite Il Etait Temps. Also on today's show, Dan Barber gives the Timeform perspective on Constitution Hill, Bertrand le Metayer outlines plans for Al Shaqab's racing and breeding operation, and William Buick gives Nick a detailed appraisal of his best prospects for 2026.
    2 December 2025, 11:02 am
  • 48 minutes 6 seconds
    Ep 1410 - Constitution "Retirement out of the question," says Henderson; eyes Christmas Hurdle with Gino
    Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates for the Monday edition of the popular daily horseracing podcast. Nicky Henderson is first up today with news on the future of Constitution Hill and options for Sir Gino. Also today, Francis Graffard and Mikael Barzalona reflect with Liz Price on Calandagan's epic Japan Cup triumph. Plus, Nick Smith on Ascot's prize money boost for 2026, and Nick takes a tour of Darley's Open House with Sam Bullard and William Buick. Nick and Dave also have news on Joe Leavy, Jennie Candlish and more.
    1 December 2025, 10:17 am
  • 23 minutes 37 seconds
    The Saturday Edition - Ep 184
    Charlotte Greenway brings you a host of interviews ahead of the weekend action from Newcastle, Newbury and Fairyhouse including Nicky Henderson (Constitution Hill & Hyland), Ian Gosden (Golden Ace), Lucinda Russell (Myretown), Paul Nicholls (Inch House), Johnson White (Lowry's Bar), Joe Chambers (O'Moore Park), Tom Bellamy (The Doyen Chief) & finally Barry Connell (Eachtotheirown).
    28 November 2025, 9:00 pm
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