Ep 828 - Haggas looking for Hero status

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to peruse today's headlines from around the world of horseracing. With Royal runner Desert Hero the likely centre of attention in the lead up to this weekend'd Betfred St Leger, Nick talks in depth to his trainer William Haggas, who could saddle several more in the royal silks at Doncaster, and who also has updates on Relief Rally, Lake Forest, Maljoom and Sense of Duty. Also on today's show, veteran US rider Mike Smith talks about his star 2yo filly Tamara, and also has some advice for Frankie Dettori. Richard Phillips brings us the latest from National Racehorse Week, while Haras de Saint Pair's Andreas Putsch is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.