Ep 640 - Old Dogs, New Tricks...

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest developments from around the racing world today. With the latest entry stage for the racing in the UK and Ireland on busy Boxing Day complete, Nick and Lee look ahead to some of the highlights. They are joined by Rich Ricci's manager Joe Chambers, who confirms Royale Pagaille on course for the King George and spins through a host of exciting runners in Ireland over the festive period, while Hughie Morrison talks about his quirky stable star Not So Sleepy, who tries something new in the Long Walk hurdle. Hughie also writes his racing manifesto for 2023. Nick and Lee talk about Joe Saumarez Smith's extension of tenure at the BHA and Monday night's parliamentary reception, while JA McGrath brings his update from Hong Kong and Darley head stallion man Max Nudd talks about the stallions returning to Newmarket from shuttling duties in Australia.