Ep 311 - That Was The Weekend That Was - What's Next?

Nick is joined by RTE broadcaster Jane Mangan to reflect on a frenetic weekend of racing around Europe, analysing the merit of the 8 Group One performances while casting an eye over how the victorious and vanquished might emerge from their respective races. They discuss the rough riding in the Irish Champion Stakes and the Matron, Frankie Dettori's comments after the eclipse of Snowfall, the reputations of Point Lonsdale and Reach for the Moon, the changing Arc picture, and all the high achievers over the two days in three countries. Nick talks to Roger Varian, trainer of Teona and Bayside Boy, and catches up with Naohiro Goda after the success of Japanese-trained Deep Bond, while champion trainer Paul Nicholls pays a heartfelt tribute to his longstanding patron Andy Stewart, who died yesterday aged 70.