Épisodes

  • The Saturday Edition - Ep. 192

    The Saturday Edition - Ep. 192
    Apr 24 2026
    Ahead of the action this weekend Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the key meetings across the globe starting at Sandown tomorrow, the final day of the 25/26 jumps season where Champions will be crowned including Tristan Durrell, Champion Conditional elect, and he looks forward to get back aboard Mirabad in the Grade 1 Celebration Chase and explains why the set up of the race is likely to suit and Fergal O’Brien discusses his bet365 Gold Cup fancy In d’Or. Onto Hong Kong next where we hear from Christophe Lemaire as he prepares to partner Masquerade Ball, the main dancer to Romatic Warrior and then Harry Eustace discusses the chances of Docklands in the Fwd Mile. Finally, on Sunday at Longchamp we will see the return of last year’s Arc hero Calandagan and trainer Francis Graffard shares what he’s hoping to see from the Aga Khan colt this weekend.
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    17 min
  • Ep 1510 - NTF President calls for BHA to fund 'barrier trials'

    Ep 1510 - NTF President calls for BHA to fund 'barrier trials'
    Apr 24 2026
    Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead to look ahead to the action coming up over the next few days as they run through key runners at Sandown, Hong Kong and Longchamp. We hear from Champion Conditional elect Tristan Durrell who reflects on a fruitful season and looks forward to his ride aboard Mirabad in tomorrow’s Grade 1 Celebration Chase. Hugo Palmer has his say on the barrier trial debate and shares his thoughts on how we should manage this going forward. Chester Williams pops in to provide an update on how his marathon training is going ahead of the big day on Sunday in London whilst Philip Rothwell shares his plans for the 50,000 euros he looks set to bag tonight at the William Hill extra place series finale and explains why these sorts of initiatives are so important.
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    48 min
  • Ep 1509 - Leading Trainer warns BHA over Vet Conflict

    Ep 1509 - Leading Trainer warns BHA over Vet Conflict
    Apr 23 2026
    Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look through today's racing headlines. They are joined first by trainer Jamie Snowden, unhappy at the withdrawal of his horse Maximum Offers at Ludlow yesterday, and more so by what he perceives to be a conflict of interest on the part of the BHA Veterinary Officer. Also today, pro punter Patrick Veitch weighs in on the Barrier Trials controversy, Jane has news of Colin Keane's untimely ban and likely appeal, Oli Bell is joined by Anthony Stroud at Goffs sales, while Nick catches up with stable representatives Lucy Brocklehurst (Royal Champion) and Darragh Dwan (Comanche Brave).
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    35 min
  • Ep 1508 - O'Brien and Burke to split at end of season

    Ep 1508 - O'Brien and Burke to split at end of season
    Apr 22 2026
    Nick is joined by Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick is in Hong Kong, where he is joined by JA McGrath and trainer of Docklands Harry Eustace to look ahead to FWD Champions' Day. Meanwhile, back home, he talks to trainer Fergal O'Brien who reveals that he will split with jockey Johnny Burke after this weekends' Bet365 Gold Cup (pair represented by In D'Or). Dane O'Neill - now back as assistant to former boss Henry Candy - tells us how the new partnership has got off to a dream start. Meanwhile, Nick and Matt discuss the burning topic of whether barrier trials should be in the public domain.
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    44 min
  • Ep 1507 - This Masquerade

    Ep 1507 - This Masquerade
    Apr 21 2026
    Nick - in Hong Kong - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, star rider Christophe Lemaire outlines the regard in which he holds this weekend's QE2 contender Masquerade Ball as he faces up to Romantic Warrior and co. Timeform's Dan Barber provides ratings perspective on the task at hand. Also today, jockey Rossa Ryan looks ahead to an interesting and excellent book of pattern race rides at Sandown on Friday, including Derby triallist Raaheeb. Plus, Neil Chaning on the potential takeover of Evoke, Oli Bell sets the scene for the Goffs Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale with MD Tim Kent, and we have the latest in our series with NYRA in the lead up to the reopening of Belmont Park with Glen Kozak, Executive VP Operations and Capital Projects.
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    39 min
  • Ep 1506 - Calandagan and Convergent on Coronation collision course

    Ep 1506 - Calandagan and Convergent on Coronation collision course
    Apr 20 2026
    Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to canter through Monday's global horse racing headlines. On today's show, they reflect on the latest raft of Classic Trials, and look ahead to some of the best of the week ahead. They are joined by Francis Graffard, with news of Calandagan, Daryz plus his Newmarket Guineas contender. Karl Burke nominates big targets for John Porter winner Convergent, while Saffie Joseph Jr enjoys the success of his warrior White Abarrio in the Oaklawm handicap. Dave has his say on Aidan O'Brien's Classic plans, as revealed to Nick on yesterday's Luck on Sunday, as well as the Green Party's latest pronouncements on racing.
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    43 min
  • The Saturday Edition - Ep 191

    The Saturday Edition - Ep 191
    Apr 17 2026
    Charlotte Greenway builds up to the classic trials at Newbury in this week's Saturday Edition. Ahead of the Nell Gwyn, we hear from Angus Gold, racing manager to Shadwell, who discusses the chances of favourite Touleen. Richard Fahey provides an update on Catching The Moon and how she has progressed over the winter while Emma Banks looks forward to seeing Princess Petrol take her chance and shares what they’re hoping to see from her tomorrow. Onto the colts trial, the Greenham, trainer Eve Johnson Houghton has an update on favourite Zavateri and looks at how ready he’s going to be for his seasonal debut. Finally, Karl Burke looks forward to Convergent reappearing in the John Porter, a horse he’s always held in high regard.
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    13 min
  • Ep 1505 - You don't have to be Einstein...

    Ep 1505 - You don't have to be Einstein...
    Apr 17 2026
    Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to cast eye over Friday's racing news and talking points. Eve Johnson Houghton opens the show, hoping that her stable star Zavateri can better another Ballydoyle hotshot in tomorrow's Greenham Stakes at Newbury. Also today, owner-breeder Emma Banks talks about those twin passions, her guest starring role in the upcoming TBA webinar, and Princess Petrol in tomorrow's Fred Darling. James Willoughby looks ahead to the clash between Sovereignty and Journalism in the Oaklawn Handicap, while Dan Skelton tells us that there are still goals to achieve this season, runs through his team for Ayr this weekend, and reflects on a record breaking purchase at Tatts Cheltenham yesterday.
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    41 min