Episodes

  • Ep 1451 - Walsh not done yet

    Ep 1451 - Walsh not done yet
    Feb 3 2026
    Tom in for Nick and joined by Newsboy from the Mirror Dave Yates. We start with more DRF reflection with particular emphasis on the weekend exploits of jockey Mark Walsh after his four Grade 1 victories. Dave also picks out some of the other key stories from the two days. Lee Mottershead joins us from Brazil to talk of Frankie Dettori’s final ride as the Italian finally brings the curtain down on a sensational career. Yesterday Aamilah Aswat became the first black female jump jockey to ride a winner in Britain and we get reaction from Matt Nicholls who trained the winner Guchen. Plus Dan Barber joins to give the Timeform perspective on Monday’s DRF action and we go to India with Weatherbys and to Ameeta Mehra's Usha Stud.
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    55 mins
  • Ep 1450 - Fact To File lights up Leopardstown

    Ep 1450 - Fact To File lights up Leopardstown
    Feb 2 2026
    A special Dublin Racing Festival review podcast. Gordon Elliott joins us to reflect on standout performances from Romeo Coolio and Brighterdaysahead, with the KTDA syndicate sharing their thoughts on Romeo Coolio's next target. There’s expert analysis from Lydia Hislop, Daryl Jacob gives his thoughts on Talk The Talk, and Mark Boylan rounds things off with his take on the key talking points from a brilliant weekend at Leopardstown.
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    35 mins
  • Ep 1449 - Leopardstown battles to salvage sodden Dublin Festival

    Ep 1449 - Leopardstown battles to salvage sodden Dublin Festival
    Jan 30 2026
    Nick is joined by the Irish Field's Mark Boylan to look at the latest from around the racing world, focusing primarily on whether this weekend's prestigious Dublin Racing Festival will take place as scheduled. Leopardstown's Peter Roe gives us the latest. Nick and Mark are then joined by Joe Chambers for more DRF chat, and a discussion of how the Ricci-owned horses may fare in the big races. Plus, Dam Barber's final DRF thoughts from a Timeform perspective. Also in this episode, and with news that Ted Noffey will miss the Triple Crown this year, Nick catches up with Brad Cox as he is set to unleash one of his Derby Colts in the Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park this weekend. Plus., Entain PR Director Simon Clare on the company's decision to end sponsorship of the Coral Cup at Cheltenham.
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    47 mins
  • Ep 1448 - Plan B for Kopek and Haiti

    Ep 1448 - Plan B for Kopek and Haiti
    Jan 29 2026
    Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV's Jane Mangan to gallop through today's racing news from around the globe. With the Dublin Racing Festival occupying pole position this weekend, they discuss the latest news out of the Irish Gold Cup and catch up with Spindleberry's owner Fearghal Eastwood. Meanwhile, Charlie McCarthy and Rebecca Curtis explain the eleventh hour defections of high profile intended runners Kopek des Bordes and Haiti Couleurs. Also on today's show, Naohiro Goda discusses the significance of Coolmore ownership in Japan, CEO Tansy Challis celebrates a notable milestone for the Racing Foundation, and Sandown Clerk Andrew Cooper outlines a dilemma facing the track should further rain fall this week.
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    50 mins
  • Ep 1447 - Henderson moves to quell Sprinter storm

    Ep 1447 - Henderson moves to quell Sprinter storm
    Jan 28 2026
    Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the unusual and emotionally charged case of retired champion Sprinter Sacre and the GoFundMe page that had been set up to finance his veterinary care. Also today, a positive bulletin on the Leopardstown going conditions from Peter Roe, while owner Neil Sands looks forward to another DRF with Dublin Chase title holder Solness. Plus, Sam Thomas on why Steel Ally may not be a certain starter in the Scilly Isles Chase at Sandown this weekend, JETS Manager Rachel Jones on training day to build jockeys' media profiles, and JA McGrath with the latest from Hong Kong.
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    35 mins
  • Ep 1446 - Rain Fury Upon Them

    Ep 1446 - Rain Fury Upon Them
    Jan 27 2026
    Nick is joined today by ITV and Sky Sports presenter Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, trainer Noel Meade on whether his star Affordale Fury can further enhance his Gold Cup claims this weekend. Also on the show, Sam Curling on his three potential runners in this year's Cheltenham Hunters' Chase, Cornelius Lysaght on the pitfalls of late start times and fading light, and Timeform's Dan Barber with reviews of the juvenile hurdle and bumper divisions plus some international perspective. Our Weatherbys guest this week is Philip Prevost-Baratte, the co-breeder of star staying hurdler Teahupoo.
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    48 mins
  • Ep 1445 - The Hole Point

    Ep 1445 - The Hole Point
    Jan 26 2026
    Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. After a tense day at Cheltenham on Saturday, they assess the events leading up to the controversial running of the final race after a hole was found in the track, and consider what is likely to happen now. Also on today's show, further reflections on that story and his many Trials Day runners from Dan Skelton. Around the globe, the show takes in Pegasus winner Skippylongstocking's win with TPD's Adam Mills, while Michael Guerin put the much lauded victory of New Zealand Star Well Written into context, and trainer Danny Shum revels in another record for the heroic Romantic Warrior.
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    47 mins
  • Ep 1444 - Is Cromwell turning the corner?

    Ep 1444 - Is Cromwell turning the corner?
    Jan 23 2026
    Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a canter through the best stories in racing. First today, Lydia reflects on her trip to Gowran Park for Thyestes Chase day, where trainer Gavin Cromwell stole the honours - he joins the show as we wonder whether this marks a turning point for his season. Also today, Jane Williams talks about going head-to-head with son Chester in the Triumph Hurdle Trial on Saturday, while Bryony Frost has high hopes of coming home to fly the French flag with three rides at Cheltenham. In Florida, Nick catches up with trainer Saffie Joseph as he bids to win the Pegasus World Cup with last year's winner and third, White Abarrio and Skippylongstocking.
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    54 mins