Ep 689 - Confidence builds behind A Plus Tard

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. With confidence growing around the wellbeing of defending Gold Cup champion A Plus Card, Nick talks to Richard Thompson from Cheveley Park, who throws updates on Allaho and Inspiral into the bargain as well as remaining Cheltenham running plans. Nick also catches up with Churchstone Warrior's trainer Jonathan Sweeney ahead of his bid to win the National Hunt Chase. Nick and Rishi reflect on the key points from the handicap weights launch, and look ahead to Super Saturday in Dubai. Elsewhere, Martin Kelly wraps the action from Riyadh, Chloe Pitts previews the Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up catalogue, Peter Rotondo looks ahead to this weekend's 1/ST Racing Tour from Gulfstream and Santa Anita, while FanDuel TV broadcaster Mike Joyce joins Nick for a deep dive into who should and shouldn't be successful on this year's US Hall of Fame ballot.