Ep 1214 - Cheltenham Eve SPECIAL

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for this specially
extended edition of the podcast for the eve of the Cheltenham
Festival 2025. First up, Kopek des Bordes owner Charlie McCarthy
reveals that he had surgery for kidney cancer just days ago, but is
fully intending to be at Cheltenham to see his hot favourite for
the Festival curtain raiser. With news that Lossiemouth goes Mares'
Hurdle and Golden Ace takes the Champion Hurdle route, Nick catches
up with the latter's owner Ian Gosden, while David Yates and Joe
Chambers, manager to Lossiemouth's owners Rich and Susannah Ricci,
engage in a spirited debate about the way in which the news of her
participation has been handled in recent weeks. In conjunction with
Weatherbys, leading pinhooker and consignor John Bleahen tell the
story of how he bought and sold Brighterdaysahead and looks ahead
to a huge team of stars representing his family's interests in the
coming days. Plus, Robbie Power outlines the importance of this
Festival to the Tattersalls Ireland Derby sale, plus gives his pick
of the De Bromhead and Robcour runners. Meanwhile, Nick talks at
length to Lucinda Russell and Peter Scudamore as they aim to add to
their Festival tally with several runners through the week. One not
to be missed.