Ep 234 - Beware the Newmarket Varian

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's racing news, which focuses today on largely local issues. First, Nick and Lydia discuss tonight's action at Sandown Park, widely recognised as the most significant evening fixture in the calendar, before turning their thoughts once more to the Epsom classics next weekend. With those in mind, they are joined by trainer Roger Varian, who is three handed in the Oaks and also saddles Lingfield triallist Third Realm in the Derby. Later in the show, Nick visits his local Park Lane Stables to discover why this crucial hub for Riding for the Disabled has been forced out of its premises, while Racing Post Greyhound expert Dave Clark drops in to talk about the upcoming greyhound Derby.