Ep 1118 - When East meets West

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With Brian Ellison's OneSmoothOperator winning the GeelongCup and booking himself a tilt at the Melbourne Cup, the winning trainer talks to Nick about his intercontinental dream. Also on today's show, Naohiro Goda talks Cox Plate and Breeders' Cup from a Japanese perspective, while Lydia expands on her own Raceday experiences in Japan on her recent trip. Donna Brothers checks in with Brad Cox on the Churchill backstretch to discuss his own Breeders' Cup squad, including Saudi Crown and defending champ Idiomatic. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, trainer Adrian Keatley tells Nick about his big chances at Cheltenham's showcase this weekend, while Nick and Lydia also reflect on the return of mares and the implications of huge stallion books.