Ep 998 - Can we find a coherent response to fatality?

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They lead with the desperate conclusion to the Chester Vase yesterday, which saw Hidden Law win impressively before suffering a fatal injury. Nick and Rishi pay tribute to the horse's all-too-brief career and discuss the response to death on the racecourse. Also on today's show, we hear from Hugo Palmer and Richard Kingscote about their hopes for the remainder of Chester week, while Nick talks at some length to Australian trainer Ciaron Maher about his growing collection of Melbourne Cup horses, including Middle Earth, who begins his campaign for the Gosdens at York next week. Plus, Riding A Dream Academy scholar Aamilah Aswat joins Nick to talk about her ride in the Magnolia Cup.