Nick, based in Riyadh this week for the Saudi Cup, is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They take a deep dive into the dominant story of British Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy, who has received a 14 month ban for a combination of Covid protocol breaches and alcohol related offences. They consider whether the ban was proportionate to the offences and what Murphy's immediate and long term future might look like. In Riyadh, Nick is joined by broadcast colleagues Matt Bernier and Michelle Yu to assess the four pronged US challenge for the world's richest horserace, while JA McGrath brings you his latest instalment from Hong Kong.