Podcast appearances and mentions of Damien Oliver

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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.

Daryl Braithwaite has defrosted and ready to serenade Australia through another Melbourne cup. We chat with some racing legends and top punters, including Damien Oliver, Jason Richardson and David Shortee to give you the best odds for the day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss big news in Perth's hotel sector; mining industry updates from Sino Iron, Liontown, Arafura, Calidus, Fenix and Chalice; the dispute between retired jockey Damien Oliver and former manager Neil Pinner; and a preview of the next magazine.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's farming dynasties. Plus all the latest news on Damien Oliver suing his former manager, WA Senator Fatima Payman and changes to Keystart home loans.

It's a Sunday Session Legends Edition as we talk to some superstars of their craft. But first JB talks about his holiday. Damien Oliver joins the boys i studio, before Alessio has a crack at $10k in Guernsey Cash. Then Aussie Boxer Michael Zerafa talks about his world title fight in Las Vegas. Jono Brown is in studio as well, before Billy's legendary Hump Day Quiz, Melbourne Storm Legend Cam Smith makes his long awaited return, a legendary band cops the Idiot Song treatment, and Billy has a very funny joke for a changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy's All Sports Report, Damien Oliver reflects on his magnificent career, what's your nickname and how did you get it?, JB's Adelaide TV commercial, Guernsey Cash, footy news, Brad Haddin's advice for Marnus Labuschagne, Nick Riewoldt's take on the looming Jimmy Webster suspension, Sam Pang, Billy's JokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We wrap up the first Test, discussing whether David Warner should have been Man of the Match, the pitch, Nathan Lyon's 500th wicket. Ian Healy joins us, as well as Gareth Hall re: Damien Oliver's farewell. And we chat with Talgi, the trainer of Schillaci, the greyhound that won the Phoenix on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damien Oliver went out in style, winning three consecutive races at Ascot on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Racing journalist Britt Taylor spoke to ABC Sport's Corbin Middlemas about the final day of racing for legendary jockey Damien Oliver in his home city of Perth. 

Warren Huntly is joined by Brendan Delaney and Brad Bishop as they review the meeting at Caulfield along with feature races at Ascot including Damien Oliver's final ride. All that plus features from Eagle Farm and the horses to follow and Run of the Day.

Live from Ascot, WA.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Matthew Leckie's injury, Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights will play the first ever NRL-sanctioned rugby league match in Fiji, and Champion jockey Damien Oliver is preparing for his final ride before heading into retirementThe biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trio covered a host of great topics as we lead up to the Damien Oliver farewell meeting on Saturday.

Darren Gauci is a legend of racing in his own right. But even he admits Damien Oliver is the greatest of all-time when it comes to jockeys.

The GOAT will call it quits this Saturday back where it all started, in the west.

Bruce Kay is a pivotal cog in the story of the GOAT, Damien Oliver.

Nick Ryan says he's hoping the stable can send Damien Oliver off in style when the legendary jockey rides Munhamek in the Gold Rush on Saturday.

Legend of Australian Racing, Gai Waterhouse, spoke to Tim Gossage & Scott Cummings about being elevated to 'Legend' status in the Australian Racing Hall Of Fame and Damien Oliver's upcoming final Group 1 race on Gai's horse 'Zoumon' at the Northerly Stakes on December 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chatting through the week's queer news stories is LGBTQIA activist David Allwood, the winner of Gold at Mr Gay GB 2022, Silver at Mr Gay World 2023 and founder of Homoparody.Minutes before the episode recording, Graeme learned of the sudden death of Oliver Spedding, the partner of Sophie Anderson and that Sophie herself is in hospital following the news. Sophie and Oliver (aka Damien Oliver) were guests for two special episodes of OUTCAST UK a few months previous and have been followed by many in the LGBTQ+ community who became concerned about some recent social media posts. The couple spoke at length to Graeme about their chemsex problems. Kev McGrath from new podcast Pride Daily brings us a world queer news update at the start of the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outcastuk/message

Godolphin trainer James Cummings joined Michael Felgate on Thursday for an extended chat about his weekend runners, also lauding Damien Oliver's incredible career and association with his family.

The champion jockey joined Racing Pulse on Tuesday to reflect on his final Melbourne Cup carnival, as well as look ahead to his farewell in Perth.

It's Billy's last show for 2023, All Sports Report - Ron Barassi's State Funeral, Matildas superstar Cortnee Vine, Friday Brag Artist, Alan Big Sauce Williams, we're sending someone to a WWE event next week, Daisy goes 1-on-1 with David Beckham, does Daisy sound like The Bont?, Damien Oliver, Idiot File, Billy's Fruity Friday JokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The champion jockey rode in the Melbourne Cup for the final time on Tuesday.

On the show - Damien Oliver ahead of his final Melbourne Cup, Lloyd Williams give us his tips for the big race and Glenn RobbinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has stated the two horses he would ride if he wasn't on Alenquer in today's Melbourne Cup.  He also spoke on why he has decided to retire from racing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champion jockey Damien Oliver joined Racing Pulse in-studio on Tuesday, ahead of his final Melbourne Cup carnival.

RSN Racing Editor Matt Stewart joined Michael Felgate in-studio to discuss racing's burning issues. Champion jockeys Craig Williams and Damien Oliver also joined the discussion.

Damien Oliver joins Racing Pulse post barrier draw hoping Duais can deliver him a fairytale finale in this year's Cox Plate and Ciaron Maher joins him discussing his runners including Gold Trip and King Colorado. Plus is Ollie a chance of getting a ride on Gold Trip in the Melbourne Cup if Mark Zahra chooses to go another way??

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.

The GOAT himself joined Michael Felgate on Wednesday. He's been booked to ride Little Brose in the Group 1 feature on Saturday.

The champion jockey joined Racing Pulse on Tuesday, sharing his thoughts on Osipenko, who he will ride on Saturday. Ollie also spoke about Romantic Warrior and his chances of securing of a Melbourne Cup ride this year.

The champion jockey joined Racing Pulse for an extended chat on Tuesday after winning his 129th Group One race at the weekend.

The champion jockey and star trainer joined Racing Pulse for an extended chat on Tuesday, with a host of racing's burning topics covered.

The champion jockey joined Michael Felgate on Racing Pulse on Tuesday for an extended chat.

Damien Oliver joins Racing Pulse for his weekly segment discussing his rides last weekend including Alligator Blood and what he has coming up this weekend at Moonee Valley on Feehan Stakes Day.

James McDonald joins Racing Pulse to discuss the retirement announcement of Damien Oliver

Trainer Anthony Freedman joins Racing Pulse to discuss his long association with Damien Oliver after his retirement announcement.

Darren Beadman joins Racing Pulse to discuss Damien Oliver's retiement announcement and reflect on their time in the saddle

Damien Oliver announced his retirement officially at Sandown this morning. Hear what Ollie had to say as well as a number of trainers and jockeys associated troughout the years.

Hall Of fame jockey Damien Oliver joined Racing Pulse fresh from his retirement announcement yesterday. Hear from Damien about the decision to hang up the saddle in December and focus on some of his key rides at Caulfield on Saturday as he starts his last Spring campaign.

0.30 – Garry goes through some recent complaints he's had! Forgot a player from the 1983 Kyabram Premiership reunion 2.30 – Tim went yabbying last week - Told some yabbying stories – which turned into the farming tip, for Kubota 12.00 – Garry discussed his interview with Darcy Moore for Fox Sports 16.00 – The guys couldn't think of anything worse than being hit up by paparazzi! 17.00 – The success of Drive to Survive 22.00 – Tim calls BS on Garry's story about Delta Goodram! 25.00 – When Garry met Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley from KISS - Garry interviewed them on The Footy Show, but it took a bizarre twist! 28.00 – Damien Oliver's retirement announcement - The win on Media Puzzle will go down as one of the all-time sport stories 31.00 – When Garry tried his hand at owning a horse – didn't go well! - Simon O'Donnell, Gerard Healy, David Hookes all involved 34.00 – Father's Day this weekend 39.00 – Quick Fire Questions and chat about the upcoming finals series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0.30 – Garry goes through some recent complaints he's had! Forgot a player from the 1983 Kyabram Premiership reunion 2.30 – Tim went yabbying last week - Told some yabbying stories – which turned into the farming tip, for Kubota 12.00 – Garry discussed his interview with Darcy Moore for Fox Sports 16.00 – The guys couldn't think of anything worse than being hit up by paparazzi! 17.00 – The success of Drive to Survive 22.00 – Tim calls BS on Garry's story about Delta Goodram! 25.00 – When Garry met Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley from KISS - Garry interviewed them on The Footy Show, but it took a bizarre twist! 28.00 – Damien Oliver's retirement announcement - The win on Media Puzzle will go down as one of the all-time sport stories 31.00 – When Garry tried his hand at owning a horse – didn't go well! - Simon O'Donnell, Gerard Healy, David Hookes all involved 34.00 – Father's Day this weekend 39.00 – Quick Fire Questions and chat about the upcoming finals series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Lady of Racing Gai Waterhouse joins Racing Pulse to discuss the retirement announcement by Damien Oliver and remember some of the biggest wins the pair have had in racing.

SEN Track's Gareth Hall joined Garry and Tim to talk about Damien Oliver's decision to retire, why it's fitting that he'll finish in Perth, the level he's performing at currently, his chances of riding a group 1 winner this spring, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday morning, Garry and Tim's 'Ramble' came before a quick chat with Gareth Hall, who joined them in the studio to talk about Damien Oliver's retirement. They had their serious footy chat in 'Conversation Starters' and were then joined in the studio by Essendon president David Barham. Nicole Livingstone came into the studio ahead of Round 1 of the AFLW season, and after a quick US Open update from Brett Phillips, they went through their 'Questions Without Notice'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legend jockey Damien Oliver joins Racing Pulse in the studio to give his thoughts on a host of issues in the sport of racing.

Damien is back from his holidays where he was lighting up the golf course and we'll chat about his rides today as well

It was Group 1 number 128 for champion jockey Damien Oliver when he won the Queensland Oaks on Saturday aboard Kris Lees trained Amokura