Ep 430 - Can Protektorat return Gold Cup to Britain?

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the news and events around the horse racing world. First, they react to Nick's detailed interview with Dan Skelton, in which he underlines the excitement felt by his whole team at fielding Protektorat, Britain's leading hope for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Nick and Cornelius also discuss trainer Venetia Williams's concern for her stable form, while they examine the written reasons for Oisin Murphy's lengthy ban and pay tribute to John Berry's recognition of Ukraine. US trainer Ricky Courville talks to Nick about the one eyed Un Ojo, the shock winner of Oaklawn Park's Rebel Stakes now on the Kentucky Derby trail, while Norton Grove Stud's Jess Lingwood is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.