Ep 418 - Has Minister offered racing a lifeline?

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the news and events from around the racing world. They lead with a note of encouragement from comments made by the government minister responsible for gambling, Chris Philp, in the House of Commons yesterday, and the response from the BHA. Nick and Cornelius also discuss the written reasons for the 'Newcastle nobbling' sentencing and the BHA's comments on the Freddie Tylicki verdict. Joe Tizzard joins the show to discuss JPR One and much more ahead of Betfair Super Saturday at Newbury, owner Claudio Michael Grech tells of how two debutants named after his late mother won on consecutive days, while - in the glow of last night's Eclipse Awards, trainer Steve Asmussen explains why champion two year old filly Echo Zulu could yet be on the colts' Triple Crown Trail. James Willoughby provides a comprehensive look ahead to 2022 through the prism of the release of the confirmations for the Saudi Cup and the entries for the Dubai World Cup.