Ep 587 - Could the Derby be run on Friday?

Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing and bloodstock world. Amongst topics discussed today is the possibility of the King's Coronation clashing with the Derby, and the idea that the race could be moved to Friday evening to garner most TV exposure. Nick and Rishi also discuss this weekend's Future Champions' meeting at Newmarket as well as casting an eye forward to British Champions' day and wrapping up the Tattersalls Book One sale. Guests today include Cheveley Park Stud MD Chris Richardson, who gives a bulletin on Inspiral, talks sales ups and downs, and brings the latest on star jumpers A Plus Tard and Allaho. Also on the show, jump jockey Harry Skelton with his thought on Chepstow and the season ahead, and Jimmy George reflects on and extraordinary week of trade in Newmarket.