Episodes

  • Ep 1437 - The Perfect Blend on The 'Goldie'

    Ep 1437 - The Perfect Blend on The 'Goldie'
    Jan 14 2026
    Nick is back with more from Magic Millions on Australia's Gold Coast. Guests at the famous sales house today include TV and Film Star Daniel McPherson, who sold his filly for AUS370,000, expat jockey Martim Harley, MM Victoria Rep Tim Brown, who has lost his entire house and farm to the bushfires, agents David Redvers and Fernando Laffon, and 7 Network's Director of Sport Chris Jones. Meanwhile, Nic talks to the inspirational Spencer Connelly, whose life after severe burns trauma as a child has been enriched by KIDS foundation, a charity working closely with racing and equestrian sports to harness the power of the horse. Lydia is along with news from home, and her thoughts on the latest Festival entries, while Timeform's Kieran Clark has notice of those horses shortlisted for Timeform awards , and JA McGrath has new s from Hong Kong.
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    58 mins
  • Ep 1436 - Could it be Magic?

    Ep 1436 - Could it be Magic?
    Jan 13 2026
    Nick is bringing you the podcast this week from the Gold Coast for Magic Millions, the racing, sales and entertainment extravaganza that is the envy of the racing world. On today's show, Nick talks to MM ambassadors Mike Tindall and Ally Mosley, Widden Stud owner and leading consignor Anthony Thompson, Coolmore's Tom Magnier, and agents Sam Haggas and James Harron. Plus, Jane Mangan joins the show to have her say about the McManus/Cobden tie up, the creation of a 40k Flat race for Constitution Hill, and goings on at HRI. This week's Weatherbys Guest is Capital Stud Proprietor Ger O'Neill.
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    42 mins
  • Ep 1435 - Racing's Worst Kept Secret is Out!

    Ep 1435 - Racing's Worst Kept Secret is Out!
    Jan 12 2026
    Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by David Yates and begin by discussing the news that Harry Cobden will be JP McManus’s number 1 jockey, starting next season. Richard Wayman, Director of Racing the BHA, is along to discuss the procedure that the BHA must go through in order to reschedule races/ fxtures after Warwick failed its inspection on Saturday. Dave and Charlotte look back on the action over the last few days including that from Kempton which made for hard watching on Saturday afternoon before looking ahead to the Winter Million this weeekend. Joe Chambers, racing manager to Rich and Susannah Ricci discusses some important runners in those silks this week including a novice hurdler that’s going to rumour mill going!
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    47 mins
  • The Saturday Edition - Ep 188

    The Saturday Edition - Ep 188
    Jan 9 2026
    In this week's Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway looks ahead to the William Hill Half a Mil Classic Chase at Warwick this weekend as we hear from Lucinda Russell (Myretown); Sara Bradstock (Mr Vango); Mel Rowley (Val Dancer); Andy Edwards (L'Homme Presse) & Kim Bailey (Destroytheevidence).
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    18 mins
  • Ep 1434 - Earth, Wind and Fire

    Ep 1434 - Earth, Wind and Fire
    Jan 9 2026
    Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a look at today's racing news. All the weather prospects for the weekend, plus Kim Bailey on his runners at Warwick kick off today's show, as well as a preliminary look at the entries for the Dublin Racing Festivall. Plus, Jason Richardson on the serious bushfires in Victoria and a look ahead to ten days of racing and sales on the Gold Coast at Magic Millions. Also today, Invades founder Dom Matcham on the dating at the races concept that is set to define the new Friday Night Live experience, while Racing Together's Lucy Gurney tells us about their Industry day in 4 weeks. Meanwhile, Nick conducts a deeply moving and important interview with trainer Chester Williams, who is running the London Marathon in memory of his son Archie, who died at birth.
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    55 mins
  • Ep 1433 - Is it time to wake up Poniros?

    Ep 1433 - Is it time to wake up Poniros?
    Jan 8 2026
    Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look at today's news on the popular daily horse racing podcast. First, racing manager Sean Graham gives us the latest on last season's Triumph Hurdle winner Poniros, as well as news on Energumene and The Reverend. Also today, we hear from L'Homme Presse's owner Andy Edwards ahead of the Classic Chase at Warwick this weekend. ROA CEO Louise Norman shares news of a new associate membership tier for syndicate and club members, while NBC and FanDuel's Matt Bernier runs through his Eclipse Awards ballot.
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    45 mins
  • Ep 1432 - EXCLUSIVE: Lord Allen vs Racecourses in Data Rights Deadlock

    Ep 1432 - EXCLUSIVE: Lord Allen vs Racecourses in Data Rights Deadlock
    Jan 7 2026
    Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to look at today's racing headlines. Top of the bill today is the revelation that Lord Allen has taken on the racecourses over the ownership of data rights that are currently sold as part of RMG and TRP brokered packages to bookmakers. Where will this end for all parties? Also today, Gordon Elliott talks Romeo Coolio and that Ryanair entry, plus why he'll have more DRF entries. Clerks at Naas, Kempton and Warwick assess their chances of racing, while at the last-named venue, Classic Chase contenders Lucinda Russell (Myretown), Sara Bradstock (Mr Vango) and Mel Rowley (Val Dancer) all discuss their intentions for the weekend and beyond. Karl Burke brings us news of his Dubai squad and also has news on Clifford Lee, while JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.
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    49 mins
  • Ep 1431 - I'll Follow the Sun

    Ep 1431 - I'll Follow the Sun
    Jan 6 2026
    Nick is joined by Oli Bell and Timeform Jumps Editor Dan Barber for today's show. With racing called off around Britain and Ireland, they take stock of the major championship divisions and - through the lens of Timeform ratings - try to predict which horses will top those divisions come the end of the season. Nick also catches up with trainers Harry Fry - bullish about the merits of Formby winner Idaho Sun - and Ollie Greenall, who plots his way through the back of the season with Iroko and Jagwar. Today's Weatherbys guest is Chapel Stud's Roisin Close, with news of her stallions and the TBA stallion showcase this weekend.
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    51 mins