Ep 791 - Can Bigger be Better?

Nick, in Monmouth Park, New Jersey, is joined from Ireland by RTE and Racing TV analyst Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the Irish Oaks, and hear from rider of Lumiere Rock, Dylan Browne McMonagle. In response to the Racing Post's insight into the decline in the number of trainers, Mark Johnston joins the show to compare his experiences of handling small and huge strings of horses and explains why he doesn't think bigger stables are a bad thing. Also on today's show, Frances Crowley talks about the continuing legacy of her late husband Pat Smullen and the advances being made in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Owner Amr Zedan drops in to discuss his latest potential star Arabian Knight, who could start favourite for Saturday's Haskell, while French trainer Stephane Wattel shares his excitement at running stable star Simca Mille in the King George next weekend.