Ep 597 - Managed Decline

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. They begin with a consideration of the likely impact of yet another change of government on the gambling review and white paper, before turning their attentions to the fixtures and races announcement made by the BHA yesterday. With news that Chester has opened up a £10 ticket price point for every fixture next year, Nick talks to CEO Louise Stewart. Also on today's show, trainer Dave Loughnane discusses the claims of King of Steel in tomorrow's Vertem Futurity and Go Bears Go in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. Joan Tyner tells Nick why her participation in this weekend's Corinthian Challenge means so much, Shadwell's Stephen Collins discusses the imminent arrival of Baaeed and outlines some of the mares that will visit him, while Jimmy George looks ahead to a sumptuous line-up of stars set for public auction at the Tattersalls December Mares' sale.