Ep 401 - Is Ireland finally opening up?

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the news and events from around the racing world. Among topics of discussion today are Ireland opening up sporting events to significant crowds following the latest data, the appointment of an independent auditor to examine the IHRB doping protocols, the small entry for Cheltenham Novice Chases, and the reported move of Classic winning trainer Hugo Palmer to Michael Owen's Manor House Stables. Nick talks to Donald McCain, the first jumps trainer to reach 100 winners this season's and to Kenny McPeek, responsible for four horses that are prominent in the 2nd future pool for the 2022 Kentucky Derby. JA McGrath is back on the Hong Kong beat, with news of some vaccination issues that are troubling some high profile professionals in the territory.