Ep 240 - The Derby

Nick is joined by broadcaster Rishi Persad to build towards the 242nd running of the Derby, sponsored for the first time by Cazoo. They discuss why this great race still holds its special place and luxuriate in some of their favourite Derby moments as well as trying to work out what will win this year's race. They are joined by Frankie Dettori, a Derby fixture for three decades, who talks extensively about his hopes for Snowfall and John Leeper, his two big rides this weekend. Tom Marquand also drops in to discuss his Derby ride Youth Spirit, while Royal Ascot's Nick Smith joins to reassure those attending the Royal meeting about the testing procedures, and James Willoughby brings you his take on Saturday's Belmont Stakes.