Ep 1060 - Why did authorities withdraw Galway Hurdle favourite?

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing and bloodstock world. On today's show, IHRB CEO Daragh O' Loughlin faces some persistent questioning on the controversial withdrawal of the Galway Hurdle favourite. Plus, Nick and Rishi discuss whether Opera Singer really is a viable contender for the Arc, plus they look ahead to the rest of the weekend's action from Goodwood. Also on the show, recently retired TV presenter Robert Cooper on stepping away from the mic and his involvement in the Old Stoic Racing Club, who run Sweet Reward at Goodwood tomorrow. Kirsten Rausing joins the show to talk about Alpinista's yearling full sister telling at Tattersalls Book One, while we bring you a truly important and inspiring story of Stephen Hatton, turning his former life of crime and drugs around with the help of Overbury Stud.