Ep 420 - In the National interest

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the news and events from around the racing world today. With the publication of the Grand National handicap weights due today at 3pm, Nick and Jane consider which horses might pose the official handicapper the most issues and suggest likely Aintree heroes for this year. Other topics covered include the KHRC hearing on the Kentucky Derby, which took place covertly on Monday, the announcement of an appeal date for Robbie Dunne, the retirement of Snow Lantern, and the continuing fallout from the Sir Mark Todd affair, from which David Redvers, this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest, offers an alternative perspective. Later in this edition, Nick talks to trainer Hughie Morrison, who saddled his 1000th winner on Monday at Catterick.