Ep 620 - Will the new whip rules work?

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world today. With the news that Constitution Hill and Epatante will run in this weekend's Fighting Fifth hurdle, their trainer Nicky Henderson explains his thought processes to Nick and reflects a little more on the events of last weekend. With the new whip rules set to come into force before the Cheltenham Festival, Nick and Rishi debate their workability in the company of steering group member Tom Scudamore, and Ruby Walsh, the Festival's most successful ever rider. Later in the show, Nick catches up with ROA President Charlie Parker about the ROA awards and the organisation's place in the sport's governance model, Jamie Smith is the Godolphin Flying Starter in profile, while JA McGrath brings us an important bulletin from Hong Kong.