Ep 863 - Appleby Bites Back

Nick, in transit to Los Angeles ahead of Breeders' Cup 40, is joined by travel companion Rishi Persad to canter through all the world's racing headlines today. They reflect on Doncaster's Futurity, the prospects for Ancient Wisdom in Classics in 2024, and the significance of the result for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin. They also look back at the jumping over the weekend, and are joined by J'Etoile's trainer Ryan Potter. Also on today's show, Nick talks to Jena Antonucci, trainer of Breeders' Cup Classic favourite Arcangelo, and to James McDonald, who reflects on a famous win in the Cox Plate on Hong Kong trained Romantic Warrior. In Australia, Jim McGrath meets up with IFHA Chair and Hong Kong Racing boss Winfried Englebrecht-Bresges.