Episodi

  • Ep 1623 - Drought plays havoc with jumps fixtures
    Sep 25 2026
    Nick is joined by Racing TV's Lydia Hislop, back in her usual Friday slot. They kick off with the BHA's Tom Byrne, who has news of significant changes to early-season jumps meetings because of quick ground after the summer drought, and trainers Donald McCain and Nick Alexander give their views on how the situation is being handled. Chepstow Racecourse executive director Luke Admans explains the changes they've had to make to their season opener in two weeks' time. Ahead of tomorrow's Middle Park at Newmarket, Michael O'Callaghan discusses the chances of the unbeaten Push The Boat Out before, Oisin Murphy and George Scott give a post-workout update on Arc hopeful Bay City Roller. Dan Barber is the latest to pay tribute to the great Hurricane Fly, viewed through the Timeform lens, and Jason Singh looks ahead to the Newmarket yearling sales and the Tattersalls sponsored races this weekend.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    44 min
  • Ep 1559 - The Durban Diaries - Volume One
    Jul 1 2026
    Nick is in Durban, South Africa, for Saturday's Hollywoodbets Durban July, and takes you on a whistlestop tour this morning, encompassing the Summerveld training centre - the gallops and trainers' barns - as well as Greyville Racecourse. With Ali Cohen as his guide, he talks to trainers Peter Muscutt (and assistant Vanessa Beets), and Justin Snaith, as well as ex-jockey MJ Byleveld, and trainer and former legendary rider Garth Puller. At Greyville, Mike de Kock makes a cameo, much to the delight of today's home guest Matt Chapman, who also provides commentary on the Coral Eclipse, the threat to racing in Wales, and the SMF's new Machine Gaming Tax proposals. Plus, Eva O'Neill is in Deauville, where she catches up with trainer Noel George.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    47 min
  • Ep 1560 - Soumillon Verdict & The Durban Diaries - Volume Two
    Jul 2 2026
    Nick is in Durban and brings you Day Two of his diaries, featuring connections and personalities associated with the Hollywoodbets Durban July, including Candice Bass, Erico Verdonese, Lucinda Woodruff, Michael Roberts, Barend Vorster, Glen Kotzen and more. With added commentary from Vicky Minott, Brandon Bailey and MJ Byleveld. At the beginning of today's show, Lydia Hislop gives her commentary on the Soumillon appeal verdict, which was released shortly after lunch BST.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    54 min
  • SPECIAL: Hollywoodbets Durban July Preview
    Jul 2 2026
    In association with In The Box Seat, and featuring Deez Dyanand, Alistair Cohen, Vicky Minott and Warren Lenferna.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    39 min
  • Ep 1561 - Local MP vows to "slam the door shut" on Kempton development
    Jul 3 2026
    Nick is joined by David Yates for today's canter through the racing headlines. First, Spelthorne MP Lincoln Jopp issues a stern warning to the Jockey Club and developers Redrow over the renewed intention to build 2,000 homes on a flattened Kempton Park racecourse. Also on today's episode, Nick and Dave pay tribute to Graham Bradley, who died yesterday at 65. Plus, new arrangements for Christmas racing and an update on Frankie Dettori. In Durban, Nick brings you the final part of his Durban Diaries, which today take in a trip to the magnificent training, pre-training and rehabilitation centre at Ashburton, with contributions from Devin Heffer, trainer Vengi Masawi, pre-trainer Hayley Dixon and rehab boss Nicole Willle. This week's Weatherbys Guest is International Bloodstock Agent Justin Casse.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    49 min
  • Ep 1565 - Towcester Racecourse set to reopen next year
    Jul 9 2026
    Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick is at Newmarket for the Debenhams July Festival, but leading the news today is the reopening of Towcester racecourse, now slated for October 2027. Overseeing the project, Richard Thomas tells Nick about how it is likely to come together, while Betway's Lewis Knowles explains the betting company's role as naming partner. Also today, Nick and Jane discuss the Financial Times report of a brand new team racing venture launched by F1 and TripAdvisor magnate Greg Maffei, which has buy in from some of US Racing's biggest names. Plus, Mark McStay on Falmouth hopeful Balantina, and top French trainer Christophe Ferland on his UK runners this weekend. Meanwhile -at the TBA awards- Eva catches up with award winners Colin and Melba Bryce of Laundry Cottage Stud.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    42 min
  • The Saturday Edition 199
    Jul 4 2026
    Eva O'Neill on the Saturday Edition this morning. She debriefs the week with the Christophe Soumillon case along with Ray Dawson and his ride in the Eclipse. Arqana Summer Sales leading vendor on Day 1 spoke to Eva on Wednesday and we hear the Durban Diaries Day 2 highlight.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    31 min
  • Ep 1562 - Can York/Goodwood plan be game changer for British racing?
    Jul 6 2026
    Nick is joined on his return to TW11 from South Africa by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world after a hectic weekend. They lead today with the publication of a governance blueprint from Goodwood and York racecourses, with Nick talking to bothe CEOs William Derby and Adam Waterworth. Nick and Lee ask just how good is Constitution River, with Donnacha O'Brien joining the show to talk about his Eclipse runner up A Boy Named Susie and his Belmont Oaks heroine Kensington Lane. We run the rule over Calandagan's GP de Saint Cloud comeback, while TPD's Adam Mills puts the Belmont Derby and the Deutsches Derby under the microscope. Lars-Wilhelm Baumgarten, who bought and raced the second, third and fourth in the Hamburg feature, tells us how he did it. Nick Smith - Racing Director at Ascot - also drops in to talk about how Hong Kong is beefing up the Shergar Cup, to clear up the Ka Ying Rising/Ascot debate, and to give Ascot's view of the York/Goodwood proposals. Plus, Nick and Lee discuss that controversial photo at Newmarket on Saturday, the retirement of Field of Gold and the upcoming events in Westminster surrounding the future of Kempton.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    56 min