Ep 873 - Auguste Rodin stays in training

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to cast an eye over all the world's major racing stories. They begin with news of injured rider Graham Lee. Also on today's show, Aidan O'Brien tells us why Auguste Rodin has been kept in training at four, Nick and Rishi bring you further news on the Milton Harris case, the result of the Harry Bentley hearing plus they review the action from the UK and Ireland over the weekend. Aintree Head of Racing Sulekha Varma responds to questions over low sun and fence height in the wake of Saturday's Grand Sefton. Later in the show, Nick is joined by Michael Guerin to assess whether NZ star Imperatriz will make Royal Ascot next year, while Jay Privman gives a precis of and verdict on last night's CBS "60-Minutes" segment on the sport's challenges. Noel George reflects on the victory of Il Est Francais at Auteuil, while Ed Harper looks forward to the Tattersalls foal sale and the Sceptre sessions.