Ep 762 - Surprise Ascot bid not ruled out for Derby runner-up

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, Amo Racing rep Tom Pennington spins through all the two year olds likely to head to Ascot this year plus brings news of Derby 2nd King of Steel, who may yet head to the meeting. Alan King tells us of Trueshan's breathing difficulties this season and why he hopes an operation may help his star back on track ahead of a possible tilt at the Gold Cup. Meanwhile, Charlie Fellowes has news of his Ascot line-up, amongst which is a three year old dark horse and one who has had an unconventional prep. With news that JRA trained horses are now exempt from the BHA's anti-doping protocol, their London rep Kanichi Kusano joins the show, Haras du Hoguenet's Damien Desiles is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.