Ep 744 - Saturdays Alright for Fighting

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. Nick is in Baltimore ahead of the Preakness Stakes, where he catches up with leading trainer Brad Cox, whose First Mission poses the most obvious threat to Derby winner Mage. Back home, Lydia is in York, where she reflects on the performances of Soul Sister and Azure Blue on the first day of the Dante meeting, and also gives. her thoughts on the two fatalities and measures she feels must now be taken to improve screening procedures and the keeping of veterinary records. With the war of words intensifying over the sport's premierisation plans, Nick is joined by Chester CEO Louise Stewart, while Levy Board boss Alan Delmonte reads between the lines of the latest announcement of projected levy yield. York's catering manager Kevin Pinnington reflects on a good start to his week, while Nick and Lydia also try to pick the winners of the Dante and the Yorkshire Cup.