Ep 391 - BHA allays concerns over weighing room positives

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They lead with the latest on Covid protocol tightening in weighing room areas in Britain, and the worry that a significant upsurge in positive tests could threaten the viability of racing. Meanwhile, in Ireland, Leopardstown CEO Tim Husbands seeks to reassure that the Dublin Racing Festival will be able to proceed with the 5,000 crowd despite racing behind closed doors at Christmas. Nick and Jane peruse the entries for the three big chases at the Festival, while owner Andy Edwards talks about his triumph of persistence with star Novice Chaser L'Homme Presse. Later in this edition, Nick is joined by BGC Chief Michael Dugher as the Gambling Review reaches its critical stages, while JA McGrath gives his latest update from Hong Kong.