Ep 785 - How serious is threat to Irish TV coverage?

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. First up, owner Martin Hughes joins the show to talk about his July Cup favourite Shaquille and explains the decision to opt for Rossa Ryan to ride the Ascot hero. Nick and Lee then dissect the complex issue surrounding the Irish government's intention to ban daytime betting advertising in the company of Paul Hensey, CEO of Assoiciated Irish Racecourses. Harold Kirk, the agent who signed at 310,000gns for yesterday's Tattersalls top lot tells Nick how he outbid two Australians on behalf of Willie Mullins, while Samantha Cunningham brings us her latest instalment from the National Stud. Neil Phillips and the Jockey Club executive chef Damian Adams provide food and drink.