Great to catch up with expatriate Kiwi trainer John Sargent who joined the Randwick training ranks seven years ago. John begins by reviewing the Goulburn win by All Things in a famous set of colours. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
Great to catch up with the mild mannered young jockey who burst onto racing’s big stage with his all the way win on Twilight Payment in the Melbourne Cup last year. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
The champion jockey is still coming to terms with the fact that he’ll never ride again. Corey was happy to talk to us about the announcement of his retirement and the nightmare he’s lived through in the two years since his life changing accident at Eagle Farm. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS).
It’s always nice to welcome a Tasmanian guest! This week we talk to journalist and commentator Peter Staples whose promotion of Tasmanian racing is unwavering. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
We present again a 2019 chat with Gordon Spinks, a high profile jockey of the 1960’s and 70’s. Gordon talks of the heart attack he suffered while driving from Longreach to Brisbane in 2019. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
With apologies for a voice recovering from laryngitis, I’m delighted to welcome Deane Lester to the podcast. The highly respected form guru and broadcaster reveals how he deals with the demands of ten radio commitments a week. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
To mark our 300th podcast episode we present a chat with record breaking jockey Robert Thompson who sits on 4447 Australian winners as this interview is posted. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
We get ongoing requests from regulars with podcast suggestions. Sometimes our correspondents are unaware their choice has already featured. One name to keep coming up, is that of Neville Begg. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
To describe Noel Callow as a “human headline” is probably a little over the top but he has certainly created a few in his time. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
A fascinating chat with a man whose recent induction into the Australian Racing Hall Of Fame is testimony to his enormous contribution to the sport. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
The genial Warwick Farm trainer is currently getting over multiple strokes which followed surgery for ongoing heart arrhythmia. The lanky Irishman is slowly getting back into the routine at his Mulgoa property and was happy to talk to us. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
Great to catch up with a young jockey who’s crammed a lot into his 24 years. Regan talks about the impressive win by Ballistic Lover at Rosehill on Saturday May 15th. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
This is an inspirational chat with a remarkable Victorian trotting lady. Donna talks about the Victorian trotting industry’s support of the “Pacing For Pink” promotion which works in conjunction with the McGrath Foundation. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
It’s always good to head out of town for a podcast chat and this week we go to Grafton to catch up with John Shelton. A multiple premiership winner in northern NSW. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
Great to catch up with one of the most consistent performers among the Sydney riding ranks. Brenton talks of his lightning visit to Brisbane on the weekend which brought a Gr 2 winner. (CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
Brad talks about his very first trip to Perth in 1997 when he won an Apprentice’s Cup. He’s loved the place ever since. He talks of his very first Gr 1 win on Niconero for David Hayes. It just happened to be in Perth. He recalls a WA Derby win for the same stable. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
Thoroughly enjoyed my first chat with Bill Mitchell since he left the training ranks in 2005. He begins by outlining his reasons for relocating to Melbourne in his final years as a trainer. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
At last we catch up with one of the superstars of the Australian riding ranks. We launch straight into Glen’s memories of the freakish mare Makybe Diva who gave him three consecutive Melbourne Cup victories. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
Great to catch up with a young horseman who has already made his mark as a trainer and driver at the top level. Brad begins by pointing out the many advantages of being based at Goulburn. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
Great to catch up with John Morrisey, one of the most astute trainers of his generation. John talks about the move from Canberra to the Gold Coast which came as a surprise to many. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
