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  • Ep 1470 - Murtagh eyes Dubai prize

    Ep 1470 - Murtagh eyes Dubai prize
    Feb 27 2026
    Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to canter through the latest news from around the racing world. Guests today include Johnny Murtagh, hopeful of a successful Dubai mission for stable star Alakazi. Also today, multiple Irish Flat champion Colin Keane on picking up a ride in the Champion bumper, the legendary Des McDonogh on bringing the curtain down on a 54 year training career, Ewan Whillans eyes up another Morebattle Hurdle with local favourite Cracking Rhapsody, and Toby Lawes on Festival plans for the unheralded but talented Klimt Madrik. Plus, the latest on Lord Allen, Kia Joorabchian, Worldpool at the Shergar Cup and the suspended John Butler.
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    37 min
  • Ep 1469 - Levy Reform a "Non-Runner" says Betting Industry Chief

    Ep 1469 - Levy Reform a "Non-Runner" says Betting Industry Chief
    Feb 26 2026
    Nick brings you today's podcast from the Betting and Gaming Council AGM in London. This special episode features an in-depth interview with BGC CEO Grainne Hurst, who answers questions on the central theme of the morning, the dangers posed by the unregulated (black) market. She also opines on the future of the relationship between racing and betting, including the bleak prospect of negotiations on the levy and media rights money. This episode also features contributions from Dealmeout's Jordan Lea and Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross.
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    34 min
  • Ep 1468 - Constitution Hill will NOT run in Champion Hurdle

    Ep 1468 - Constitution Hill will NOT run in Champion Hurdle
    Feb 25 2026
    Nick reports from Wincanton, joined throughout by Dave Yates, as they react to the breaking news that Constitution Hill will not run in the 2026 Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Nick speaks exclusively to owner Michael Buckley about how the decision was reached. Also on the show, Nick catches up with Ian Delmonte, CEO of the Levy Board, to discuss prize money; Molly Armytage reflects on her first ride under Rules, which produced her first winner; Tom Ryan of SF Racing shares his insights; and JA McGrath provides the latest news from Hong Kong.
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    41 min
  • Ep 1467 - Old Park Star impresses in Kempton workout

    Ep 1467 - Old Park Star impresses in Kempton workout
    Feb 24 2026
    Nick is at Kempton for the annual pre-Cheltenham workouts, featuring horses from the Nicholls, Henderson and Derham stables. Nick catches up with Nicky and Paul on this morning's workers, including Old Park Star, Jango Baie and No Drama This End. Also today, reflections on the Godolpin TIEA awards with winner Kieran Kourdache, Mason Paetel on his hopes foe the 2026 apprentice title, Tom Magnier on Coolmore's purchase of Kiwi stallion sensation Super Seth, and Pauline Cheboub on the rise and rise of Haras de Beaumont.
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    46 min
  • Ep 1466 - Skelton's Constitution Hill view + Ka Ying Keeps Rising

    Ep 1466 - Skelton's Constitution Hill view + Ka Ying Keeps Rising
    Feb 23 2026
    Josh in for Nick on Monday. We hear from Dan Skelton on the exciting Kabral Du Mathan and get his thoughts on Nicky Henderson’s bold call to run Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle. From Hong Kong, Zac Purton reflects on Ka Ying Rising’s remarkable 18th consecutive victory at Sha Tin Racecourse. There’s also insight from Neil King on Lookaway, and Lucy Wadham discusses what’s next for Jax Junior. Plus, further reaction from Simone Meloni at the Godolphin Industry Thoroughbred Awards.
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    46 min
  • Ep 1465 - SPECIAL: The Constitution Hill dream sequence

    Ep 1465 - SPECIAL: The Constitution Hill dream sequence
    Feb 21 2026
    Nick reflects in this special episode on an extraordinary night at Southwell to witness Constitution Hill's storming and highly charged return to the track before a capacity crowd. He examines the significance of the performance itself and the night as a whole with owner Michael Buckley, trainer Nicky Henderson, ARC CEO Martin Cruddace, sponsor Adam Baylis from SBK, trainer of the runner-up Kevin Philippart de Foy, Timeform's Dan Barber, Marcus Armytage from the Daily Telegraph, BHA COO Richard Wayman as well as racegoers at the Nottinghamshire track. With thanks to Racetech and ITV for commentaries.
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    43 min
  • Ep 1464 - The Boys from Brassil

    Ep 1464 - The Boys from Brassil
    Feb 20 2026
    Nick is joined by Racing Post award-winning writer Jonathan Harding to canter through the racing headlines. In a packed show, they are joined first by Clifford Lee, the rider who suffered a life threatening injury in a bike accident last October, but who now has his sights set on a return for the beginning of the Flat turf season. Also today, trainer Martin Brassil issues a positive bulletin on Gold Cup contender Fastorslow and runs through he remainder of his interesting Festival squad, while we hear from Fergal O'Brien on his runner in tonight's "Constitution Hill" race at Southwell, plus a number of his leading Cheltenham contenders. Meanwhile, Fiona Needham tells us that she might have another stable flag bearer on her hands in tomorrow's Eider Chase, and French-based Noel George makes encouraging noises about the chances of Allure in Kempton's Adonis Hurdle. Nick also checks in with Henry Dwyer as he's about to saddle two in the Tasmanian Oaks at Launceston, and he has news of his European Squad for 2026.
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    42 min
  • Ep 1463 - Should the Jockey Club be backing Lord Allen?

    Ep 1463 - Should the Jockey Club be backing Lord Allen?
    Feb 19 2026
    Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead for another edition of the popular daily racing podcast. First up today, trainer Ralph Beckett on the stalemate at the heart of racing's governance. Also on today's show, owner Max McNeill gets excited about Grand National and Bobby Chase contender Three Card Brag and his Cheltenham hopeful No Drama This End. Plus, Josh Guerriero on what the spring might look like for the talented Jagwar, Rob Stephens on his stable star Caballero Cliff, David Egan visits Arizona Blaze at the Irish National Stud, and Kevin Phillipart de Foy on trying to spoil Constitution Hill's party.
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    39 min