Ep 740 - De Sousa in the wires; US Racing in the dock

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. They lead with the breaking news of Silvestre de Sousa's 10 month worldwide ban from the Hong Kong Jockey Club and consider the implications for the multiple UK Champion. They also look ahead to forthcoming Classic Trials with James Savage, assistant to Sir Michael Stoute, and the French Classics in the company of Brian Meehan, trainer of Plains fancy Isaac Shelby. Patrick Cummings, director of the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation, gives weighty context to the goings on in the United States surrounding Forte's positive test, while Racing Foundation's Rob Hezel looks ahead to the Racing Industry Conference. Meanwhile, Fitzdares CEO Will Woodhams explains why his firm have stepped into sponsor Lingfield's Classic Trials.