Ep 865 - Hope and Heartache in the Hills

Nick is joined at Santa Anita Park by The Sun racing correspondent Jack Keene ahead of Breeders' Cup 40. Nick and Jack reflect on the difficult events of Tuesday morning, and get the lowdown from trainer Jena Antonucci as to why Classic favourite Arcangelo scratched. Also on today's show, the heartwarming story of how Juvenile Turf Sprint contender Givemethebeatboys has given so much to two families through challenging times. Nick talks to Shane Foley, Liv Marnane and Kate Harrington. In the latest in our nutrition series with Saracen and Kentucky Equine Research, Dr Joe Pagan and Polly Bonnor explain the intricacies of feeding thoroughbreds on their travels and preparing for major International races, while, in Australia, JA McGrath catches up with Victoria Racing Chair Neil Wilson. Back in California, Nick gets an owner's perspective on the Breeders' Cup from Littleredfeather Racing's Billy Koch.