Nick Luck Daily Ep 1623 - Drought plays havoc with jumps fixtures

Nick is joined by Racing TV's Lydia Hislop, back in her usual Friday slot. They kick off with the BHA's Tom Byrne, who has news of significant changes to early-season jumps meetings because of quick ground after the summer drought, and trainers Donald McCain and Nick Alexander give their views on how the situation is being handled. Chepstow Racecourse executive director Luke Admans explains the changes they've had to make to their season opener in two weeks' time.

Ahead of tomorrow's Middle Park at Newmarket, Michael O'Callaghan discusses the chances of the unbeaten Push The Boat Out before, Oisin Murphy and George Scott give a post-workout update on Arc hopeful Bay City Roller. Dan Barber is the latest to pay tribute to the great Hurricane Fly, viewed through the Timeform lens, and Jason Singh looks ahead to the Newmarket yearling sales and the Tattersalls sponsored races this weekend.