Ep 1106 - Stocking Up

Nick is joined by the returning Lydia Hislop for news and comment on the best of the racing action from around the world. This edition, brought to you the morning after the 2024 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, features interviews with winning rider Rossa Ryan, and trainer Ralph Beckett. Also on the show, Kieran Shoemark reflects on first Group One for the Gosdens on Friendly Soul, while the trainer himself tells how Freddy Head was the inspiration for running the filly in the Prix de l'Opera. Owner/Breeder Jeffrey Hobby of Brightwalton Stud shares the thrill of winning the Abbaye with Makarova, while Lars Wilhelm Baumgarten explains the confusion over Fantastic Moon's Arc preparation. On the eve of Tattersalls Book One, Ballylinch's John O'Connor explains the success of Lope de Vega, and reflects on the victory of his latest star and Book One Grad Carl Spackler in the Coolmore Turf Mile. PLUS... Lydia uncovers key information as regards the distribution of a portion of Levy Board funding which may well cause significant discomfort over the coming days.