Ep 781 - Can Emily lay Paddington bare?

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the world of horseracing, with special guests. Nick and Lydia take a look at Saturday's Coral-Eclipse, pondering another intriguing clash of the sexes and the generations. They are joined by Jon Shack, the co-owner of Emily Upjohn, who tells a fascinating story of his family's interest in the sport. They also have a look at the race through the prism of the current TRC Rankings and give an update on the global top ten. Also on today's show, Nick and Lydia discuss the continuing fallout from the Hillsin case, the Thoroughbred census, and more scrutiny on HRI from Irish parliamentarians. Sean Bowen joins the show to talk about stealing a march at the head of the jockeys' championship, while Ironhorse stable's Harlan Malter fills us in on the next chapter of the Bucchero story, with a yearling headed to James Ferguson.