Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined today by Lee Mottershead, senior writer from the Racing Post, to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among topics discussed are the ROA's rejoinder to the murmurings on their position on Lord Allen's proposals for governance, the Gosdens' Ketamine case, and Sir Mark Prescott's first Royal runner. Plus, with the Irish oaks taking centre stage this weekend, Nick talks to Johnny Murtagh, attempting to spoil the Ballydoyle party. Also on the show, owner Johnny Allison on why Havana Hurricane will run in the Super Sprint as well as Goodwood, and Harry Eustace gives us chapter and verse on his two Ascot heroes. JA McGrath has the season's final instalment from Happy Valley, while Timeform's Dan Barber offers tribute to one of the great equine stalwarts of Irish Racing.

Nick is joined by David Yates of the Mirror to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Among topics today, the first Oisin Murphy broadcast interview since his court appearance, the precarious Lord Allen situation, and the reversal of syndicate criteria by Weatherbys, on which subject Nick talks to Value Racing Club supremo James Couldwell. Also on today's show, Ed Walker eyes up a 12th stakes win of 2025 with Mgheera this weekend and reflects on number 11 with Qilin Queen, while Rod Millman continues his love affair with the Super Sprint courtesy of Anthelia. Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on Leger hopeful Scandinavia, while New Zealand breeding giant John Thompson of Rich Hill Stud is today's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to spin through the day's horse racing headlines. They look back on the final moments of Newmarket's July Festival with racecourse director Sophie Able, plus reflections on last night's Grand Prix de Paris with John Hammond, racing manager to winning owner Gerard Augustin Normand. Also on today's show, TDN Europe editor Emma Berry reports from the JHRA select sale in Hokkaido, while Paddy Twomey explains why his talented filly Catalina Delcarpio is set to bypass the Irish Oaks.

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman at Newmarket's July Festival for a canter through today's racing news. Guests include William Buick, who notched his 2,000th winner yesterday, trainer Jonny Portman - currently operating at a 50% strike rate, and George Scott, who captains the Newmarket Trainers' cricket team on Sunday and has news of stable star Isle of Jura. Plus, Jason Singh with his review of the Tattersalls July sale, and Nick and Matt get stuck into the July Cup.

Nick is joined by David Yates for a packed edition of the popular daily horseracing round-up. At Newmarket's July Festival, Nick checks in with rider Saffie Osborne, who has picked up the mount on live July Cup hopeful Jasour, as well as owner Marian Ziburske, whose Lady Ilze flies the flag for Germany in the Falmouth. Jim Goldie has an update on the injured American Affair, while Joe O Shea, mentor to drug-ban trainer Hannah Roach, expresses his regret at the turn of events that led to her 32 week disqualification. Grant Pritchard Gordon shares his joy at securing the sister to Calyx at Tattersalls July Sale.