Podcasts about Caulfield Cup

The way James McDonald is reeling off Gr 1 wins it seems certain he'll need only two more full seasons to seriously threaten Damien Oliver's record of 129 Australian wins at the elite level. Until that happens we can continue to appreciate the distinguished record “Ollie” left behind when he retired from race riding seventeen months ago. Those 129 Gr 1's were the highlights of a magnificent career tally of 3189. Throw in 14 Scobie Breasley medals, 10 Melbourne jockey's premierships and an induction into the Racing Australia Hall of Fame at age 36, and you've got one hell of a record. Damien's Melbourne Cup win on Media Puzzle in 2002 came just days after the death of his jockey brother Jason who'd suffered multiple injuries in a Perth barrier trial fall. The story of the tragedy behind Media Puzzle's win made news around the world and remains a part of Australian racing folklore. A podcast seemed the best way to identify and document the many facets of the fascinating life of one of our best ever jockeys. “Ollie” was happy to oblige and we caught him in reminiscent mood.  He begins by admitting he still gets an occasional withdrawal symptom when the big races roll around. Damien talks of his final day in the saddle- a four race international jockey's series in Saudi Arabia. He looks back on his final Melbourne Cup carnival. Three wins over the week consolidated his all time record of 88 wins for the four day carnival. The former ace jockey looks back on his final day of riding in Australia. From seven rides at Perth's Ascot track he won the last three races to the delight of 10,000 racegoers. It was an emotional day for the WA born horseman. He talks about the death of his father Ray in a Kalgoorlie race fall in 1975. He was just three years old. Damien reflects on his original apprenticeship to step father Lindsay Rudland, and the unforgettable thrill of his very first winning ride at Bunbury. He recalls the manner in which negotiations played out for his transfer to the Freedman stable in Melbourne. He says the experience was intimidating in the beginning. The multiple premiership winner reflects on the first of his 129 Gr 1 victories. He was just 18 years old at the time.  He agrees that Mannerism's Caulfield Cup win in 1992 was the one to propel him onto the big stage. Damien is happy to admit his first Melbourne Cup appearance finished in a disaster. He's still in disbelief that he was able to win 18 Gr 1's before completing his apprenticeship. Damien reflects on the first of his three Melbourne Cup wins on Doriemus in 1995. He pays special tribute to the top class stayer. He was happy to revisit the incredible Media Puzzle story of 2002. The death of brother Jason following a freak accident in a Perth barrier trial and the reason for his decision to ride the Irish stayer in the Melbourne Cup. He remembers the race, the emotion, the aftermath and the release of a movie called The Cup nine years later. He recalls the circumstances leading up to his engagement for Fiorente in the 2013 Melbourne Cup. He'd never ridden the horse in a race but played a major part in the stallion's preparation leading up to the big race. Damien talks of three second placings in the famous event. He reflects on some favourite moments from his Gr 1 journey beginning with his first Cox Plate success on Dane Ripper in 1997. Damien remembers his second Cox Plate win on the great West Aussie Northerly. He had to survive a double protest. The champion jockey has won some major races several times over. He looks back on multiple victories in races like the Victoria Oaks, the Victoria Derby, and the 1000 Guineas.  Damien talks of several great sprinters he got to ride with special mention of the powerful grey Schillaci. Oliver won 5 races on the brilliant Testa Rossa including 3 Gr 1's. He reflects on one famous defeat at the hands of Redoute's Choice in the 1999 Caulfield Guineas. Damien says the last elite horse he rode was the multiple Gr 1 winner Anamoe. He picked up the ride on the emerging superstar when Covid restrictions prevented James McDonald from commuting to Melbourne. He was chuffed to finally snare a Golden Slipper win on Sydney filly Forensics in 2007. He had a beautiful run from the inside gate but had a fight on his hands to stave off Zizou. Damien was happy to talk about one career low point- an eight month disqualification after being found guilty of a betting offence. He explains how it took two years before he was actually charged.  He looks back on the worst of the many injuries he sustained in 35 years of race riding- a spinal fusion enabled him to keep going for another 18 years. Damien talks of the reaction of wife Trish to his retirement announcement in 2023, and the current activities of daughters Niali and Zara and son Luke. It's a laid back chat with a jockey regarded by many racing students as one of the greatest in Australian racing history.

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Following in the footsteps of jockeys like Jeff Lloyd, Robbie Fradd and Larry Cassidy, Vlad Duric has chosen Brisbane as home base for the latter years of his riding career. Vlad arrived in Queensland early last year after a wonderfully successful six years in Singapore where he won four local jockey's premierships and a host of feature races. A Doomben treble got him away to a flying start and the winners have continued to flow. The veteran rider says his passion for race riding hasn't diminished. Vlad talks about the great support he's received from Brisbane trainers since arriving in Queensland. He talks about a quartet of stakes wins to come his way including the Gr 2 Victory Stakes on talented galloper Antino. Vlad says he decided on a brief stint in his native Victoria last August  to coincide with the beginning of daughter Sage's riding career. The jockey was surprised and delighted to pick up rides from old friends. To ride a couple of Gippsland winners was a bonus. Vlad acknowledges the talents of his 22 year old daughter, and brings us up to date on the career direction taken by Sage's sisters Lily and Audrey. He pays tribute to his wife Storm, herself a former jockey who rode ten winners in a brief career. Vlad reveals the European origins of his first and second names and reflects on the support he was given by hard working parents Steve And Elina when he opted for a riding career.  He looks back on his apprenticeship to Cranbourne trainer Alan Williams and the enduring friendship he formed with Alan's son Craig. The forty seven year old looks back on the milestone achievements of his early career- first winner, first city winner and initial Gr 1 success. Vlad fondly remembers Gr 1 winner Bon Hoffa as the first high quality horse he got to ride. He sings the praises of Bon Hoffa's trainer Wendy Kelly. Appropriately Vlad Duric pays a lengthy tribute to Master O'Reilly, a horse he rode in 30 races and the horse to take him to racing's biggest stage with a Caulfield Cup win in 2007. There are some interesting sidelights to the Master O'Reilly story, especially the drama in the barriers before the running of the Caulfield Cup.   Vlad remembers his first trip to Singapore in 2009 and the flying start he gained on brilliant three year old Gingerbread Man. He won 51 races in his first season.    He looks back on a return to Victoria and his association with the very talented horse Mourinho. He won the Gr 1 Underwood Stakes on Mourinho plus three other Gr 2 races.   Vlad comprehensively covers his return to Singapore and a six year stay that brought him  four jockeys premierships and many feature races. He looks back on the outstanding horses and horsemen who made it all possible.   There were a handful of health related low points in the latter stages of his time in Singapore. He says he was stopped in his tracks on three occasions.   Vlad Duric has been a popular and well respected jockey for more than three decades. He shares his story with us in a most entertaining way.

It came as a surprise recently to learn that I hadn't interviewed Scott Seamer since 2003 when he flew from Ballina to be a guest on Sky's Inside Racing programme. At the time of the interview the former northern rivers jockey had posted an amazing 15 Gr wins in two years following on from a Queensland Oaks victory on Ethereal in 2001. A few months later Scott landed the coveted Caulfield and Melbourne double on the same wonderful staying mare. Since quitting the saddle in 2011 the former ace jockey has joined the ranks of Australia's commercial breeders. I was delighted he was able to find the time to join us on our regular racing podcast and equally delighted  to find him in reminiscent mood.  Scott was thrilled to see Ethereal's trainer Sheila Laxon win her second Melbourne Cup with Knight's Choice in November. He talks about the transformation of his Fernleigh property from a macadamia farm to commercial breeding enterprise. Scott says his first duty as a breeder was to find the right foundation mare. He's now breeding from four of her daughters. He talks of his breeding share in a high profile Queensland stallion. The multiple Gr 1 winning jockey previews his four horse draft being prepared for the Inglis Classic Sale in February. Scott remembers his unhappy departure from race riding at Doomben in late 2011. He takes us back to his first time on a racecourse in the late 1970's. He tagged along with his mother and stepfather to a Bowraville meeting, and was instantly hooked. Scott looks back on a stablehand's job with Coffs Harbour trainer John Hennessy, and the offer of an apprenticeship from Grafton trainer Ron Gosling. Very clear in his memory is the occasion of his first race ride at Lismore. He tipped the scales at 32 kgs. Scott talks of his thrilling first win at Casino and the transition to a metropolitan win at Eagle Farm in 1987. He pays tribute to Protester,  the genuine bush galloper who gave him an amazing twenty wins. The former ace jockey looks back on his relocation from the northern rivers to Glen Innes. He enjoyed a very successful five years from his tablelands base, and forged an association with a champion country trainer. Scott talks of his decision to give Brisbane racing a serious shot. He was encouraged to make the move by outstanding jockey manager Trevor Lansky who brought him unexpected opportunities.  Seamer talks of Ethereal's outstanding win in the Queensland Oaks. She came with the barnstorming finish destined to become her trademark. He admits to chasing the ride on the bonny mare when she resumed in NZ in the spring of 2001. He offered to pay his own way across the ditch. Scott recalls his tense battle with Sky Heights in the Caulfield Cup, and the wet weather leading up to the Melbourne Cup. He takes us through Ethereal's brilliant Cup win. He talks about a McKinnon Stakes win on Derby day. Thanks to his new NZ connections Scott was able to land some plum rides over the 2001 Auckland summer carnival. He looks back on a memorable Derby/Oaks double at Ellerslie.  The former jockey started the new year with a bang winning the Magic Millions on Lovely Jubly. He recalls the race. Scott remembers a successful autumn carnival in Melbourne highlighted by wins in the C.F Orr and Australian Guineas. The former talented horseman still shakes his head when he thinks about a four win haul on Golden Slipper day 2002- two Gr 2's and two Gr 1's. He remembers the wins by Ethereal and Calaway Gal. Seamer's dazzling autumn win sequence earned him a short term contract in Hong Kong. He later wished that invitation hadn't arrived. He fractured two vertebrae in a nasty fall and was out of action for several months. Up to this point in time, Scott had been treated very kindly by the racing media. That changed when he was beaten on Bel Esprit in the Manikato Stakes. He handled it philosophically. He says he felt the need to make a statement when the 2003 autumn carnival got under way in Sydney. He made the best kind of statement by winning the Australian Derby on Clangalang with a 10/10 ride. The former jockey talks of another Derby win a short time later. He was thrilled to win the Queensland Derby for Bede Murray on Half Hennessy. Scott talks of another Gr 1 win at the same carnival on Picaday in the T. J Smith Classic.  He says he was delighted to win the 2004 Epsom for Tulloch Lodge on Desert War. Scott looks back on his final Gr 1 victory. He made the trip back to NZ to win another Derby on Coniston Bluebird for the late Bede Murray. The jockey turned commercial breeder pays a heartfelt tribute to Louise, his wife of twenty nine years and to twenty one year old daughter Caitlin who's currently chasing a Uni degree in Business and Law. This is a laid back chat with a former jockey whose story is an inspirational one. The tiny northern rivers apprentice who dared to dream. He worked hard and didn't squander a single opportunity. His emergence to ride 22 Gr 1 winners is one of Australian racing's most endearing tales. You'll enjoy our trip down memory lane with Scott Seamer.

Relive the best stuff from JB's final week on the show in 2024. The boys talk to Caulfield Cup winner Harry Coffey, JB investigates who's been stealing his cans of coke, UK comedian Bill Bailey is in studio, as is Olympic Gold Medallist Shayne Jack. The coke can mystery takes a turn, and Todd from Barwon Heads phones in. Then the boys talk to the legendary Stephen Fry, we send JB off with a tribute song, and Billy has a Fruity Friday JokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Leading today's episode is top rider Danny Tudhope, who reveals that his link with Steve Parkin's Clipper Logistics has come to an end, and that he'll be seeking new opportunities. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave dive into the detail of British Champions' Day, with Dave reporting the latest on Economics. Looking ahead, trainer James Owen gives an update on Futurity favourite Wimbledon Hawkeye, while rider Zac Purton hails a potential new star in Hong Kong and has the lowdown on his third placed finish in the Caulfield Cup. Donna Brothers reports from Churchill Downs, where she catches up with Steve Asmussen ahead of sending his string out west for the Breeders' Cup.

Hello and welcome the CWR Weekly Runners Preview!  Chris and Charlie kick things off with a recap of the weekend's racing, including Joliestar in The Everest, and Buckaroo and Land Legend after their efforts in the Caulfield Cup along with an update on Via Sistina. As we look ahead to Saturday, the boys preview the stable's runners at Randwick, with Duvana set to line up in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes, while Olentia, Roots, and Zougotcha are all aiming for the Group 2 The Invitation. At The Valley, they discuss the day's races, including the stable's runners in the Group 1 Cox Plate Kovalica and Via Sistina. "Through Charlie's Eyes" is set to heat up, with Firestorm Charlies pick! (all eyes are on you CD) Enjoy the races and good luck to all connections!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Sydney jockey's room virtually a closed shop, other talented riders are obliged to carve themselves a niche in one of several strong NSW regional centres. With no shortage of race meetings, these jockeys are able to pursue a healthy livelihood, sneaking to town from time to time when an opportunity arises. One such jockey is Billy Owen who's services are in regular demand in the Southern Districts. Bill's first stint as a professional rider was halted by weight problems in 2013. He spent the next five years on the amateur circuit winning more than a hundred races. He was thrilled in 2018 when his weight stabilised, allowing him to return to the pro ranks. Bill talks about his current run of success. He speaks highly of My Last Hooray whose three recent wins have impressed the jockey. The gelding is the only horse in the stable of former multiple Gr 1 winning trainer Frank Cleary. The jockey talks of Asgarda, the mare he partnered in the Kosciuszko. Bill's location between Canberra and Queanbeyan enables him to ride trackwork at both venues. The 32 year old takes us back to his early days growing up on the family farm near Gundagai. He says he was in the saddle at age 3. He talks of his favourite equine activities and a brief stint at the rodeo. Bill says he loved every minute of his Rugby League involvement with the Gundagai Tigers. His “jockey's frame” came against him.  With the blessing of his parents, Billy gained an apprenticeship with Nick Olive. The jockey clearly recalls his first winning ride on the Olive trained Chirurgo Dame in 2010.  He talks of a long and happy association with the Canberra trainer. Bill was on the team during Nick's association with classy mare Single Gaze. He never rode Single Gaze in a race, but was her regular partner in trials and trackwork.  He says the stable staff were wildly excited when Single Gaze ran second in a Caulfield Cup and progressed to the Melbourne Cup of 2017. Billy talks of Voice Commander, the horse he rates as the best he's ridden in a race. He looks back on the decision to quit the professional ranks when his weight got out of control. Bill has fond memories of his five years on the picnic circuit and a win in the famous Bong Bong Cup. The jockey has never forgotten the morning he became aware that a return to the professional ranks was a possibility. Bill says he took a much more professional approach on the comeback trail. He's never forgotten Nick Olive's gesture in finding the right horse to re-launch his career. Towards the end of 2018 Billy was tickled pink when Sydney trainer John O'Shea sought his services for a horse called Dawn Raid. He fondly remembers his first Saturday metro win on Junglized for trainer Brad Widdup. Bill hasn't forgotten his first metropolitan double- a brace of wins at Warwick Farm for John O'Shea and Gerald Ryan.   He talks of the two jockeys he most admired as he was coming through the ranks. Bill pays tribute to partner Kia, daughter of prominent trainer Doug Gorrel. His regular riding weight of 57kgs is achievable only by adherence to a strict regime. Bill acknowledges the support of a handful of southern trainers. It's a laid back chat with a very popular southern districts jockey. 

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Leading today's episode is top rider Danny Tudhope, who reveals that his link with Steve Parkin's Clipper Logistics has come to an end, and that he'll be seeking new opportunities. Also on today's show, Nick and Dave dive into the detail of British Champions' Day, with Dave reporting the latest on Economics. Looking ahead, trainer James Owen gives an update on Futurity favourite Wimbledon Hawkeye, while rider Zac Purton hails a potential new star in Hong Kong and has the lowdown on his third placed finish in the Caulfield Cup. Donna Brothers reports from Churchill Downs, where she catches up with Steve Asmussen ahead of sending his string out west for the Breeders' Cup.

JB's sick of having his drinks thumped, Billy is back from Byron Bay, and they kick things off with the All Sports Report. Bam Bam & Logan Tuivasa call in after winning The Amazing Race last night, and Oscar Brownless is in studio as well to reflect on carrying Billy for a month. JB's drinks are being stolen, so he wants to know when you've had something stolen at work... and the investigation begins. Caulfield Cup winning jockey Harry Coffey calls in, still a little raspy from the celebrations! Then it's a mini-wrappy, and former NFL Punter Arryn Siposs is in studio to talk American Football. Finally, Billy has a joke about golf clubs, and the drink stealer is revealed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is joined today by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead and the begin by discussing the unsurprising disqualification of Alphonse Le Grande from Saturday's Cesarewitch after his jockey Jamie Powell went over the permitted strike allowance. Then Nick gets the reaction to Brant Dunshea and asks why these sorts of decisions can't be made on race day. Then looking ahead to Champions Day at Ascot this weekend, James Fanshawe joins the show to discuss sprinter Kind of Blue and his strong ties to the the horses's bloodline before our latest visit to the sales in which Robert 'Choc' Thornton reflects on topping Day 2 of Book 2 with a Too Darn Hot filly and explains why this means so much to him and Apple Tree Stud. Finally looking further afield, we hear from Andrea Atzeni ahead of his ride in the Caulfield Cup and JA McGrath has our weekly update from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by award-winning Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. On today's show, William Haggas discusses the final task for Economics this season, the QIPCO British Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Tony Fry, representative for Nurlan Bizakov's Sumbe operation, talks Charyn, Lazzat and the big money purchase at Book 2, while Aussie trainer Ciaron Maher previews the chances of his trio in Saturday's Caulfield Cup. Also on today's show, HRI boss Suzanne Eade reacts to the passing of the Irish Gambling Bill with relation to TV pictures, while National Stud supremo Anna Kerr shares her joy at securing Bradsell for 2025.

Freshly suited up, the boys endure a chaotic start to the show before ripping into the All Sports Report - as the AFL Trade Period wraps up with the usual flurry of last-second deals. Channel 7 Racing expert Jason Richardson is in studio with his tips for the Caulfield Cup, the Everest, and the Cox Plate. Topics Brownless wants to know when you set off the alarm, and JB details the boys' trip to Men's Club today to get some suits. We flashback to 2011 for a Retro Bake from Billy, then Victorian opener Marcus Harris phones in as he looks to claim the 2nd opener's spot in the Aussie test team. Finally, Billy has a joke about a bank robbery gone wrongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, What a day of racing we have coming up! The richest race on turf and the great history of the Caulfield Cup to all play out. The new A-League season kicks off & the EPL returns this weekend after the international break. Full Everest preview, runner by runner comment. Randwick & Caulfield tips for each race. Make sure you follow @costalsportspod to keep up to date. (0:00) Intro (6:13) A-League match day 1 (10:48) EPL match day 8 (13:51) Randwick preview (36:25) Everest preview (47:50) Randwick preview (57:24) Caulfield tips (1:01:52) Caulfield Cup

Nick is joined today by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead and the begin by discussing the unsurprising disqualification of Alphonse Le Grande from Saturday's Cesarewitch after his jockey Jamie Powell went over the permitted strike allowance. Then Nick gets the reaction to Brant Dunshea and asks why these sorts of decisions can't be made on race day. Then looking ahead to Champions Day at Ascot this weekend, James Fanshawe joins the show to discuss sprinter Kind of Blue and his strong ties to the the horses's bloodline before our latest visit to the sales in which Robert 'Choc' Thornton reflects on topping Day 2 of Book 2 with a Too Darn Hot filly and explains why this means so much to him and Apple Tree Stud. Finally looking further afield, we hear from Andrea Atzeni ahead of his ride in the Caulfield Cup and JA McGrath has our weekly update from Hong Kong.

Jake Norton from the MRC joined Racing Pulse with a right of reply to Mick Sharkie's comments the Mornington Cup shouldn't have a golden ticket to the Caulfield Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esti Feny was a surprise winner in the Mornington Cup and has won a ticket into the Caulfield Cup. Daniel Stackhouse joined The Verdict to dissect his successful weekend and look forward to the Sangster, where he rides Benedetta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan Delaney speaks to Mick Dee after Magic Time claimed the win in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Randwick. Matthew Smith joins Brendan after Esti Feny caused an upset to win the Mornington Cup and qualify for this year's Caulfield Cup and Bjorn Baker also joins Brendan after Overpass made it back-to-back Quokka wins at Ascot. We wrap Sydney gallops with Shayne O'Cass, along with a wrap of all the harness action from Melton with Bronte Nieuwenburg from Trots Vision before Andy Gath discusses the win of Catch A Wave in the Nullabor on Friday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Preusker joined Racing Pulse on Wednesday, with Captain Envious running in the Mornington Cup on Saturday. He's dreaming big. Steparty is also nearing a return to the races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the late 70's to the mid 80's Brent Thomson was almost certainly Australia's most high profile jockey. As number one rider for the powerful Lindsay Park training operation, he got to ride some of the nation's best horses in Group 1 races around the nation. Brent quit the saddle in 2000 and was quickly signed by New Zealand Bloodstock as the company's Australian representative. He continues to fill that role from his Melbourne base. When you conduct an interview with a bloke like Brent Thomson, it's hard to know where to start and where to finish. We give it a crack on this week's podcast, beginning with his decision to retire at the end of a Macau stint twenty four years ago. Brent talks of the vibrant state of racing in Macau at the time, and a Derby win on a smart horse called Cheerine Champion. He recalls the final winning ride of his career on a horse with strong Australian connections. We fast forward to his current situation and the diversified role he has with New Zealand Bloodstock. The former champion jockey takes us right back to early days in Wanganui (sometimes Whanganui) and an apprenticeship to his father Kevin who rode successfully before turning to training.  Brent reminisces about his very first winning ride way over on the east coast of the north island.  He looks back on a NZ win on Fury's Order which gained him the Cox Plate ride. He's never forgotten the loyalty of the horse's owner. Brent takes us through one of the wettest Cox Plates on record.  He talks about the nickname bestowed upon him by a prominent Melbourne journalist- a nickname still used by friends and associates. The former champion jockey looks back on a second Cox Plate win on Family Of Man, a horse he admired tremendously. He recalls the stallion's swansong appearance at Pinjarra in WA.  Brent clearly recalls the day Colin Hayes called him out of the Trentham jockey's room with a gobsmacking offer. He talks of an opportunity to repay Colin Hayes by landing So Called a winner in the Cox Plate soon after beginning his new job. Brent takes us right through his amazing association with champion Dulcify. Recollections of the great horse's breakdown in the 1979 Melbourne Cup haunt him to this day. He looks back on a seven year association with the legendary Colin Hayes. Brent talks of the “pick up” ride on Gurner's Lane which brought him the first of two Caulfield Cups. He was bitterly disappointed when Lindsay Park commitments prevented his riding the horse in the Melbourne Cup. He looks back on a second Caulfield Cup on freakish mud runner Lord Reims. Much has been written about Dandy Andy's shock defeat of Vo Rogue at odds of 125/1 in the 1988 Australian Cup. He wasn't keen to ride the horse. Brent looks back on a UK trip instigated by Robert Sangster. He talks of the super horses he got to ride in two trips to Europe. He also reflects on some notable success in Hong Kong. Before taking up his Macau contract in the late 90's Brent spent some time on the Gold Coast. He talks of a winning run for  retired trainer Alan Bailey. Brent takes us through his background in the “marriage stakes” and pays tribute to his four children and two grandchildren. He looks back on a relatively lucky run with injury. This is a lovely trip down memory lane with the Kiwi jockey who was one of the leading players in an era of great horses and unforgettable horsemen.

Andrew Bensley is in Hong Kong and got an update for RSN listeners on Friday on the Caulfield Cup runner-up.

James McDonald has picked up the ride on a Caulfield Cup placegetter at Sha Tin.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to canter through the racing headlines in the aftermath of an extraordinary champions' day at Ascot. They lead with the Dettori story, analyse each of the races, ask questions about the ground at Ascot, consider the increased crowd figure and more. Joining the show today are Alex Elliott, the agent who bought the giant King of Steel, David Menuisier, who struck in the Group One in France yesterday, and Ed Crisford, whose West Wind Blows was just touched off by a former stablemate in the Caulfield Cup. Also today, Tattersalls Jimmy George comments on a number of positive updates for the December Sceptre sessions.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to canter through the racing headlines in the aftermath of an extraordinary champions' day at Ascot. They lead with the Dettori story, analyse each of the races, ask questions about the ground at Ascot, consider the increased crowd figure and more. Joining the show today are Alex Elliott, the agent who bought the giant King of Steel, David Menuisier, who struck in the Group One in France yesterday, and Ed Crisford, whose West Wind Blows was just touched off by a former stablemate in the Caulfield Cup. Also today, Tattersalls Jimmy George comments on a number of positive updates for the December Sceptre sessions.

Jamie Lovett from Australian Bloodstock joined RSN on Monday morning to provide the latest update on Gold Trip, and whether he'll back up this week in the Cox Plate.

The Caulfield Cup-winning jockey has a hard decision to make. Will he ride Gold Trip in the Melbourne Cup, or stick with Caulfield Cup winner Without A Fight? Hear the chat with Mark, Ciaron Maher and Steven Arnold at Breakfast With The Best with Michael Felgate.

Dan O'Sullivan joined The Verdict on Monday morning.

Mark Zahra joined Racing Pulse on Monday morning after winning the Caulfield Cup on Without A Fight. He admits he could have a big decision to make about which horse he rides on Melbourne Cup day. He also addressed the massive penalty he copped after the race.

We chat with Brad Haddin after the Aussie Cricketers win against Pakistan and after a stellar innings by Davvid Warner he becomes our Player of the Week.  We speak with the Sydney FC coach Steve Corica ahead of their game tonight against Melbourne Victory.  It is Caulfield Cup day and Richard has some hot tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy's All Sports Report, Emma Freedman's Caulfield Cup preview, Friday Brag Artist, Rosie's social media feedback, footy news, we give away tickets to Sir Paul McCartney's show tomorrow night, James Phelps - Inside the Walls of Pentridge Prison, Idiot Song - Hey Jude, Billy's Fruity Friday JokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Form analyst Nick Foot and champion jockey Steven Arnold joined Michael Felgate on Friday, ahead of the Caulfield Cup.

Can he tip the card? Mick Sharkie runs through Caulfield Cup day with Michael Felgate on Racing Pulse.

Ed Crisford joined Racing Pulse on Friday morning to discuss his Caulfield Cup contender.

David 'Gator' Gately joined Racing Pulse on Thursday to preview a huge weekend of racing.

Tim Ryan from the TAB joined Michael Felgate ahead of Caulfield Cup day.

Leviathan owner Ozzie Kheir has given a strong push for Soulcombe ahead of Saturday's Caulfield Cup. He also provided a comprehensive update on his other key spring runners.

The Bott/Waterhouse team have a couple of runners in Saturday's feature at Caulfield.

Without A Fight is one of the horses to beat in Saturday's Caulfield Cup. Trainer Sam Freedman joined RSN on Thursday to discuss his chances.

Valiant King and Okita Soushi are right on the fringe of making the field, but should secure runs.

Nash Rawiller has got the ride on Fangirl in the Cox Plate. He'll also saddle up Montefilia in the Caulfield Cup this weekend.

Jayden, John and Jack joined the boys to discuss Soulcombe this weekend in the Caulfield Cup, how Jayden got involved, Jayden's interest in the trade period, his thoughts on Adem Yze, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damien Oliver joined Racing Pulse to reflect on his favourite Caulfield Cup memories, as well as share the latest on some of his key rides in the coming weeks.

Jamie Lovett gave Racing Pulse the latest on Tuesday morning.

Mick Dee won the Caulfield Cup last year, and is out to cause an upset again this year.

Craig Williams looks right in the mix to claim another Caulfield Cup this year. He also shared his thoughts on where Mr Brightside is at, leading into the Cox Plate.

Ciaron Maher joined Michael Felgate at Caulfield trackwork on Tuesday.

Gareth joined Garry and Toom to break some Caulfield Cup news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melbourne Racing Club chief Josh Blanksby joined Racing Pulse on Thursday, ahead of the launch of the Caulfield Cup Carnival.

James McDonald admits he can't wait to get back on Romantic Warrior this weekend. The Hong Kong superstar will make his international debut in the Turnbull Stakes.

The UK trainer joined Andrew Bensley to discuss his plans for West Wind Blows.