Ep 416 - The Big Horse

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. They lead with the Champion Hurdle, the news that dual runner-up Sharjah is out of the race, and consider the growing confidence behind Appreciate It, a horse thus far unraced this season. They ask whether he is thinly meaningful barrier to Honeysuckle's success, and also ask what should be the targets for a number of other Mullins horses. Alan King joins the show in punchy form ahead of Edwardstone's key match up at Warwick this weekend, while jockey of the month Tom Bellamy talks up the Grand National claims of Eclair Surf. JA McGrath brings his bulletin from Hong Kong, while trainers Thady Gosden, Francis Graffard and Steve Asmussen all join the show to discuss their chances at the forthcoming Saudi Cup with Mishriff, Sealiway and Midnight Bourbon.