Ep 906 - Trainers in Secret Talks as Savill re-enters fray

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. With British Racing in a state of political tension, Nick and Lydia break the news that ex-BHB Chair Peter Savill - original architect of the premierisation plan - is back for more, this time with an incentive aimed at the sport's prize money shortfall and requiring the backing of trainers. Nick speaks to Stuart Williams, Emma Lavelle and Chair of the Thoroughbred Group Julian Richmond-Watson, who is dismissive of the plan. Lavelle also brings news of Paisley Park plus intended Sandown runner De Rasher Counter, while Williams has his say on the new Sunday night fixtures which begin this weekend. Trainer Nick Alexander outlines issues that he sees within the premier racing programme, whose first day's heroes from Cheltenham are also reviewed by Nick and Lydia. Cheveley Park's Richard Thompson brings us the latest on their jumping stars, which includes the news that A Plus Tard has very likely run his last race, while Alex Cairns from ITM is our Weatherbys Guest to discuss the Irish Stallion Trail.