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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.

Racing has seen few more distinguished careers than the one enjoyed by Ron Quinton over six rewarding decades. His stellar riding career spanned almost thirty years. His successful training career is now in its thirty second year and counting. Ron's an inductee of the Australian Racing Hall Of Fame and the recipient of a Medal Of The Order Of Australia, fitting acknowledgements of his contribution to Australian racing.  I've conducted interviews with Ron Quinton many times over sixty years and there was a comprehensive podcast in 2018, but several recent email requests for an updated version have got us on the job. It's a pleasure to revisit the career of an iconic Australian horseman. His passion for the game is unwavering. His recall of horses, horsemen and events will take you on a nostalgic journey. Ron admits he's a disciplined trainer who never takes his eye off the ball. The seventy seven year old acknowledges the support of long time client Ray Gall who's rarely without a horse or two in the stable. Ron remembers the first yearling Ray gave him to train. That filly was Mamzelle Pedrille who remains the trainer's all time favourite. Ron pays tribute to his first Gr 1 winner.  His magic moment came on the opening day of the famous Melbourne Cup carnival in the year 2000. He looks back on another unforgettable day at Flemington when he won the historic Victoria Oaks with Bulla Borghese- his second Gr 1 as a trainer. Ron has had a commanding presence in the history of the Coolmore Classic run at Rosehill during the Golden Slipper carnival. He won it twice as a jockey and four times as trainer. He looks back on his quartet of training wins beginning with classy mare Ofcourseican. He remembers Peeping, Daysee Doom and Dixie Blossoms who all won the high profile race. The veteran horseman looks back on his association with the respected owner Millie Fox. He was recommended for the job by Brian Mayfield-Smith who'd decided to explore the possibility of becoming a conservationist in South Africa. Ron looks back on the best of the 95 winners he trained in four years for the universally popular Mrs.Millie Fox. He pays tribute to the lengthy list of talented junior riders who spent all or part of their apprenticeships under his wing. Ron looks back on his twenty years as stable jockey for legendary trainer Neville Begg. He speaks of Begg's affinity with fillies and mares. He goes back to childhood days at Mendooran in the Central West and early days in the saddle. Ron pays tribute to his master and mentor Theo Green. He looks back on a rewarding apprenticeship and the wonderful opportunities afforded him by leading stables.  Ron takes us on a nostalgic journey as he revisits his association with horses like Analie, Bletchingly, Emancipation, Dalmacia, Marscay, Sir Dapper, Rory's Jester, Marauding, Kingston Town, and Baguette- a true galaxy of stars. The former great jockey was involved in twelve race falls during three decades in the saddle. When it comes to injury he regards himself as one of the lucky ones. From the outset of his riding career Ron harboured an ambition to ride overseas. He looks back on three memorable stints with champion Irish trainer John Oxx.  Ron talks of the devastating loss in 2017 of Margaret, his wife of 45 years. His horses helped him through a difficult time. He talks of children Shawn, Trent and Annabel and of his four grandchildren. Ron looks at his future direction.  This is a wonderful trip down memory lane with a giant of Australian racing.

In this episode,Ashton Halls viral morning routine. DCE has decided to leave the Manly Sea Eagles after 15 years, has the club made a huge mistake? NRL round 3 recap. UEFA Nations semi finals are set. Trent Alexander Arnold to Real Madrid. Golden Slipper day fall out. Brady submits Edwards, what's next for Leon? Accountability (NRL & Football). Horses to follow. Bin list/ Listener questions - Hayden witnesses an affair live. Influences setting up a camera when bush walking. BBQ & Tomato sauce in the cupboard. Having a thong snap on a day sesh. Trying to communicate with the an internet bot. Taking a road trip for 6+ hours & not leaving the state. Watching non Australians eat Vegemite. Start, bench or sell - Kini, CNK Grey. Ranking - Salah, Raphina, Demeble, Vinicius or Yamal. NRL round 4 preview & stats you need to know. Punt off & football best bets. Make sure you follow coastalsportspod on Instagram to keep up to date. (0:00) Intro (6:15) Ashton Hall morning routine (6:29) DCE is leaving Manly (11:53) NRL round 3 recap(18:16) UEFA Nations (19:57) Trent Alexander Arnold to Real Madrid(22:16) Golden Slipper day fall out (24:55) Brady submits Edwards (27:03) Accountability (27:51) Horses to follow (30:05) Witnessing an affair live (35:33) Influences setting up a camera when bush walking (38:48) BBQ & Tomato sauce in the cupboard (40:19) Having a thong snap in a day sesh(41:54) Trying to communicate with the an internet bot(43:48) Taking a road trip for 6+ hours & not leaving the state (46:53) Start, bench or sell, Kini, CNK Grey(48:31) Watching non Australians eat Vegemite (50:36) Ranking Salah, Raphina, Demeble, Vinicius & Yamal (53:28) Rabbitohs v Panthers(1:00:36) Roosters v Titans(1:05:54) Dolphins v Broncos(1:10:43) Dragons v Storm(1:15:24) Cowboys v Raiders (1:19:31) Sharks v Bulldogs(1:22:50) Manly v Eels(1:25:43) Tigers v Warriors(1:29:30) Football best bets

Recorded Friday, March 21, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races for Rosehill to be held on March 22

Recorded Saturday, March 22, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Rosehill

On Bludging on the Blindside this week, Roy & HG discussed Benji ball - play with your eyes, the deep connect of mateship through rugby league, the real house wives of the Broncos, the Golden Slipper is moving to a street circuit and drop in pools at Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Send us a textAuthorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns.What a weekend of racing, can't remember the quality being this good on a big day.  On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best bets each week and a few you can put a line through. We have a light hearted look at the racing industry, talking about topics that racing ethusiasts care about.If you're having a bet this Spring, take it to the Neds level: www.neds.com.auJoin us on Instagram, Twitter & Tiktok.Thanks for listening

We break down every runner in the Golden Slipper, helping you decide whether to bet, hold, or fold. A quick-fire preview with all the info you need before race day!

One of the biggest days of the racing year is upon us, as Daggy & Beaver return to preview the GOLDEN SLIPPER program from Rosehill. The huge card not only features the richest race in the world for 2YOs, but also 8 other black type contests, including the Group 1 The Galaxy, George Ryder Stakes, Ranvet and Rosehill Guineas. BEST Daggy – R10 N7 Outback Miss Beaver – R3 N6 Alalcance VALUE Daggy – R2 N9 Be Real Beaver – R7 N5 Gringotts We also get stuck into the 11 race support card from The Valley, where the Group 1 William Reid Stakes is the headline act on a juicy card. Group races in the Sunline Staks, Alister Clarke Stakes & Alexandra Stakes. BEST Daggy – R7 N1 Too Darn Lizzie Beaver – R7 N1 Too Darn Lizzie VALUE Daggy – R8 N3 Lady Jones Beaver – R10 N7 Clean Energy (all up with Lizzie) We also look at best bets from Queensland and the quaddies for both venues.

#Saqartvelo #georgia #folktaleIn this story, a prince has to jump through a whole bunch of hoops after he is promised to a dangerous witch. Will he ever find the golden slippers?Source: Georgian Folk Tales Translated by Marjory WardropNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Folk-Roll - Adjaruli. Radio Ar Daidardo LiveSound Effects: Backyard by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: The History of Saqartvelo GeorgiaListener Shoutout: Bay of Plenty, NZPicture credit: "Golden Slipper" by That Other Paper is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

What a time to be alive! Six Group 1's on the menu this weekend, headlined by a massive Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill. Plus, plenty to like about the card at The Valley for William Reid Stakes Day. All covered in this week's edition of SULTS SPECS.!Other segments included in this week's episode:The Sultan's SupperPack Ya NagsUNIT of the Week2 UNITSOutro: Lifehouse - Hanging By A MomentImagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au

Golden Slipper Day is here, and we're diving into all five Group 1 races at Rosehill! We break down the key contenders, discuss betting strategies, and give our best tips for the big day.

A whopping six Group 1 races are up for grabs on Saturday, five at Rosehill where it's Slipper day. It doesn't get any better and the experts from Winning Post have it covered.

Scoot, DK, Walt and Nico preview the biggest races across the weekend!

It is an incredible weekend of racing this Saturday, with arguably the best day of the Autumn carnival, featuring a thrilling six Group 1 races across both states. The Rosehill card is exceptionally tough, and this year's Slipper is one of the most open we've seen in recent memory. Ripping day!f you have a problem with gambling please visit gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1800 858 858 for free and confidential support.

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When Rod Quinn won on Merlin Mustang at Rosehill in 2013 he had no idea it was fated to be his last ride in a race. When he and wife Alannah departed on a European holiday, Rod fully intended to resume riding on returning to Australia. Why that didn't happen is a story in itself. Rod takes us through a stellar career that began at Nyngan in the far west of NSW destined to take him to the top of his profession. Rod begins by reminiscing about that final ride at Rosehill in 2013. He explains why he was known as R.M Quinn throughout his forty year career. Rod talks about his weight gain during the European holiday with wife Alannah. He'd had the problem many times before but on this occasion he couldn't face the horrors of the sauna. He remembers the moment when he informed the family of his decision to call time on his riding career. The former outstanding jockey talks about the home sauna just outside the back door of his Chipping Norton home. He says most people expected him to gain weight rapidly after retirement. That's not the way it turned out. Rod says he received a timely phone call from Maurice Logue on behalf of Racing NSW soon after his retirement. He takes us through a normal day at the races in his role as mentor of apprentices. He takes us back to early days at Nyngan in western NSW. He remembers grandfather Cy and father Kevin Quinn who had both been jockeys.  Rod talks about his master Ray Burton and fondly recalls his first winning ride way out west at Enngonia. He looks back on a difficult situation involving his father's role as a stipendiary steward at western districts meetings. Rod was not allowed to ride at meetings where Kevin Quinn was the sole steward officiating. The 65 year old says the problem was solved when his master decided to move his team of horses to Warwick Farm. That move turned out to be a life changer for the talented apprentice. Rod looks back on the huge grey mare who launched his metropolitan career and his near miss in a Sydney apprentice's premiership. The former jockey remembers his decision to concentrate on outside Saturday meetings. He soon earned the nickname ‘King of Kembla'. Rod still can't believe he rode his first Gr 1 winner at just 48kgs. That luxury didn't last long. He looks back on a twenty year association with Ingham's Crown Lodge empire. He was never the number one stable jockey, but that suited the quiet man of Sydney racing. Rodney remembers three stakes wins on the quirky Viscount. He clearly remembers a freakish incident towards the finish of the 2001 Champagne Stakes that could have ended in disaster. He looks back on a quartet of wins on Align for trainer John Hawkes, and an agonisingly close second in a Golden Slipper. Rod says his George Ryder win on Lord Essex wasn't a complete surprise, but his Mercedes Classic victory on Curata Storm was the least expected win of his career. He looks back on the thrill of winning 6 races on champion Lonhro and the disappointment of losing the ride after having been booked for a stakes race. Rod has fond memories of a BMW win on Grand Zulu for the late Gwenda Markwell. He humbly regards it as perhaps his best Gr 1 ride. He still marvels at the bizarre circumstances that led him to a winning ride in a Sydney Cup for the Waller stable. Rod looks back on his final Gr 1 win in 2011. He talks about a horse who would have risen to much greater heights had he not had an aversion to eating. Rod says the best thing about retirement is the fact that many niggling aches and pains have disappeared. He proudly summarises his new role as a grandfather of four.  It's a lovely trip down memory lane with one of the best riders of his generation.

Chris Roots, David Gately and Ron Dufficy join Dave to dissect the weekend of racing which saw Lady Shenandoah emerge as a star before discussing who they like in this Saturday's Golden Slipper.

Autumn racing rolls on at Show Us Your Tips, as Daggy & Beaver get stuck into metropolitan racing from both Sydney & Melbourne. We kick off at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney where the Group 1 Coolmore Classic for the fillies & mares is the headline act, supported by the Golden Slipper lead ups in the Pago Pago Stakes & Magic Night Stakes. We also see the lead up to the Championships with Sky High Stakes, Chandon Phar Lap Stakes, Maurice McCarten Stakes & Ajax Stakes. BEST Daggy – R5 N1 Lindermann Beaver – R10 N9 Harlem Queen VALUE Daggy – R9 N1 Pericles Beaver – R8 N1 Amelia's Jewel We then head to Caulfield where it's VOBIS Gold Day and some interesting high stakes races, headlined by the $500k Platinum Guineas. BEST Daggy – R3 N5 Samangu Beaver – R6 N5 Pride of Jenni VALUE Daggy – R4 N5 Pure Alpha Beaver – R10 N7 Electric Belle We also get the quaddie numbers for both venues & best bets from the rest of the country. Check out showusyourtips.net for more!

Dave Stanley hosts an expert panel of David Gately, Chris Roots and Ron Dufficy to dissect the weekend of racing, who they like in the Golden Slipper, the World Pool and more.

Show Us Your Tips with Daggy & Beaver returns to preview Group 1 racing from both Sydney & Melbourne. We kick off at Randwick where the Group 1 Randwick Guineas & Canterbury Stakes are the headline acts, on a ripping card which also includes black type racing in the form of the Challenge Stakes, Randwick City Stakes & Wenona Girl Quality, as well as the lead ups to the Golden Slipper. BEST Daggy – R7 N1 Broadsiding Beaver – R4 N5 Wodeton VALUE Daggy – R10 N12 Confess Our Dreams Beaver – R8 N9 Sunshine In Paris We then head to a beautiful Flemington where the $2.5million All Star Mile is the feature, run at Group 1 level for the first time. The Yulong Newmarket Handicap is the other feature on a huge ten race cards, which includes the Kewney Stakes & Sun Matron Stakes for the girls. BEST Daggy – 8 N1 Treasurethe Moment Beaver – R5 N3 Vinrock VALUE Daggy – R9 N2 Maharba Beaver – R4 N1 Ayrton Two great cards as always! Check out our thoughts in written form and more at showusyourtips.net

We've got Group 1 Racing from both states as Show Us Your Tips returns to look at metropolitan racing from both Sydney & Melbourne. We kick off with Australian Guineas Day at Flemington, with a cracking card featuring the Group 1 for the 3YOs as well as the the Blaymey Stakes and Inglis Sprint. BEST Daggy – R2 N2 Revelare VALUE Daggy – R5 N1 Matisse We then continue the path to the Golden Slipper with a great meeting at Randwick, headlined by the Group 1 Surround Stakes, Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes for the fillies and Liverpool City Cup. BEST Daggy – James McDonald VALUE Daggy – R8 N1 Ceolwulf. As always, check out showusyourtips.net for more!

Allan Kehoe has had some handy horses through his hands in twelve years as a professional trainer, but until recently a horse with that elusive X factor had never walked into his Wyong stables. Fate played a hand just over a year ago when a colt he was chasing at the Inglis Classic Sale was suddenly withdrawn by the vendor. That vendor knew of Allan's interest and called him unexpectedly a few days later.  That phone call triggered a deal which saw the Wyong horseman actually take out a three year lease on the son of freshman sire Sandbar. That colt now bearing the curious name of Shaggy is unbeaten in three starts, culminating in a dashing defeat of some hot opposition at Randwick on Feb 15th. Shaggy has lifted the profile of his hard working trainer literally overnight. I joined the media scrum last week in getting Allan to join me on the podcast just 48 hours after the talented horseman had “ bitten the dust” in a nasty spill on his private training track. He explains how the tumble happened and describes the extent of his injuries. Allan says Shaggy spent a few quiet days after the Randwick win in a spacious paddock on his Gorokan property near Wyong. He takes us back to last year's Inglis Classic Sale where he made a close inspection of the Sandbar colt, and expressed his interest to the vendor. Allan talks of the sire Sandbar who's had a flying start to his stud career thanks to the emergence of a very talented two year old in his first crop. The trainer has opted to run Shaggy in the Skyline Stakes on March 1st which leaves a three week corridor into the Golden Slipper. Allan explains how the youngster was given his curious name. He looks back on two brilliant wins at Coffs Harbour and on the Sunny Coast, and says he was quietly confident going into the Pierro Plate. The versatile horseman explains the reason why Aaron Bullock had to be replaced last minute by Adam Hyeronimus. Allan describes the facilities at his disposal on a twenty five acre property a stone's throw from Wyong racecourse where he also has 10 permanent boxes. He talks about his personal involvement in trackwork and explains that other Wyong trainers sometimes use his services. The 41 year old talks about the breaking-in and pre-training arm of his business.  He talks about his siblings and early life in Newcastle, Scone and Narromine. He looks back with gratitude on his first job and the opportunity to work with a great horseman. Allan says his four years with the late John Lundholm at Coonamble provided a great learning curve in his life. He looks back on time spent with other top horsemen in his formative years. Kehoe says his brief stint as a picnic jockey provided some of the happiest years of his racing life. Allan is proud to be a father of four. He and first wife Kelly are the parents of daughter Mikayla and son Beau who follow his progress as a trainer. He and partner Kim have a pigeon pair Mia and Jack. 14 year old Mia is displaying definite signs of considering a future as a jockey Allan looks back on the thrill of saddling up his first winner as a solo trainer in 2012, and pays tribute to some of the horses who've subsequently shaped his career. He mentions a couple who are currently in work.  Allan's been around for a long time and his reputation in the industry is a sound one. Shaggy has propelled him into new found prominence on the eve of the autumn carnival.

Group Racing everywhere we look as Show Us Your Tips returns to preview two very good cards from both Melbourne & Sydney. We kick off at Caulfield where three Group 1s headline the card, the Blue Diamond Stakes for the 2YOs, Oakleigh Plate and Futurity. BEST Daggy – R9 N1 I AM Me Beaver – R3 N5 Emphasize VALUE Daggy – R8 N13 Wiltshire Square Beaver – R9 N5 Ray Magnerio We then head to Rosehill for another great day of racing with some top horses stepping out, the path to the Golden Slipper leads to the Silver Slipper and we have the feature Hobartville Stakes as well. BEST Daggy – 7 N11 Our Anchorage Beaver – R5 N1 Makarena VALUE Daggy – R1 N2 Mogway Beaver – R9 N1 Coastwatch We also have quaddie numbers and best bets for Queensland.

Send us a textAuthorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns.Another Wil and Mr Brightside were SO much better than their competition in the CF Orr at Caulfield. The 2yo pictures became somewhat clearer ahead of the Blue Diamond and the Golden Slipper, while we identified a TON of horses to follow for future meetings. 00:00 - 2005 & 2015 albums03:02 - Another Wil's CF Orr Win09:15 - Caulfiled Learnings12:12 - Bjorn is taking the piss15:15 - The current 2yo picture26:10 - Nash is BACK29:37 - Drifters questions37:05 - Horses to follow46:00 - Stewards Reports47:20 - Group 1 Market PreviewOn The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best bets each week and a few you can put a line through. We have a light hearted look at the racing industry, talking about topics that racing ethusiasts care about.If you're having a bet this Spring, take it to the Neds level: www.neds.com.auJoin us on Instagram, Twitter & Tiktok.Thanks for listening

Daggy & Beaver return with Show Us Your Tips, as Autumn racing is on the horizon with two very good cards from Melbourne & Sydney. We kick off at Sandown, with both tracks in play throughout the afternoon on a card that includes the Group 3 Bellmaine Stakes for the fillies and mares. BEST Daggy – R6 N5 Winnasedge Beaver R1 N7 New York Lustre VALUE Daggy – R9 N3 Fancify Beaver – R9 3 Fancify We then head to Rosehill as the road to the Golden Slipper kicks off, with a deep ten race card including the Group 3 Widden Stakes & Canonbury Stakes for the 2YOs. BEST Daggy – R10 N8 Yorkshire Beaver – R10 N8 Yorkshire VALUE Daggy – R6 N4 Monarchs Brae Beaver – R6 N14 Akkadian Emporer We've also got free tips for Doomben and the Quaddie numbers at both venues. Checkout showusyourtips.net for more!

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.

The story of the Freedman era is one of racing's all time best - four enthusiastic young brothers who made an amazing journey from the family stud farm at Yass to the establishment of a Victorian based training powerhouse. Lee held sway as trainer with Anthony, Richard and Michael handling crucial roles in the background. Together they had an enormous impact on Australian racing for three decades. Lee won seven Melbourne trainer's premierships and was runner up six times. Today the boys are all training under their own banners with Lee opting for a much quieter life on the Gold Coast. The former leader of the FBI was very gracious with his time on this week's podcast. He begins by berating his talents as a golfer. Lee talks about his current 31 horse team, a fraction of the number he trained in the busiest days of the FBI. He talks of the wide choice of race meetings he has from his Gold Coast base. Lee takes us back to early days at Hardwicke Stud near Yass, where he and his siblings gained sound education under the supervision of father Tony. He delights in telling the story of his first win as a trainer with a quirky but very talented grey called Sitting Bull. It was hard to keep news of the horse's talent under wraps.  Lee says his training career actually began at Warwick Farm. He looks back on a relocation to Flemington and a mare called Sauna - the daughter of Loosen Up who put the Freedmans on the map. Lee hasn't forgotten the thrill of a maiden Gr 1 win. He reflects on the rapid rise of the FBI and the simple theory he had about stress management. We needed to get started on Lee's reminiscences of the many wonderful horses to come through the Freedman operation. Who better to begin with than the incomparable Makybe Diva. She arrived in the Freedman camp having won 8 races for David Hall including her first Melbourne Cup. Lee recalls his expectations.  He reflects on his first win with the mighty mare, the 2004 Melbourne Cup. The trainer recalls the mare's dominance in the autumn and spring of 2005, and the memorable comments he made in a TV interview after her third Cup win- comments which have passed into folklore. Lee gives his view on why she was such an athlete. The great trainer looks back on wonderful journeys with crowd favourites Subzero and Doriemus, two more Melbourne Cup winners. It's not hard to tell Super Impose was one of Lee's great favourites. He shares some special memories. Lee puts into words his  enormous admiration for Naturalism.  The list of good horses to pass through the Freedman's hands is seemingly endless. He sings the praises of Mahogany and Schillaci. The Golden Slipper was a mighty race for the Freedmans in the 1990's. Lee talks about their four consecutive wins in the famous two year old race. Durbridge is another marvellous horse to get the thumbs up from his former trainer. The legendary trainer will surprise some when he says his greatest racetrack thrill came outside Australia. He looks back on his Royal Ascot journey with Miss Andretti. Lee used some of Australia's greatest jockeys during the golden years of the Freedman reign. He's prepared to single one of them out for special praise.  He speaks with pride of daughters Emma and Georgia. Lee pays tribute to his greatest ever supporter, late mother Del who passed just two years ago. He pays tribute to Anthony, Richard and Michael who have each forged great individual careers. A podcast with Lee Freedman is long overdue. We're delighted to finally get it done.

A hat trick of recent country wins by improving gelding My Last Hooray rekindled memories of Frank Cleary's glory days in Australian racing. The popular trainer wound down his training operation following two health scares in 2020, and has been training only a handful of horses in recent times. He even hinted that he may walk away from a business that took him to racing's biggest stage. On learning that My Last Hooray isn't the only horse on his books, we decided to investigate the immediate future of the Queanbeyan based trainer. He certainly doesn't confirm likely retirement. Frank talks about two unraced young horses currently in his care. He reflects on the chest pains that sent him to hospital in 2020, and a second ailment that followed closely on his heart scare. Frank talks of the racing involvement in his family background. It's well known that a young Frank Cleary showed great promise as a rugby league player in pivotal positions. He says he actually started in the Aussie Rules code. Switching to league in the late 60's he quickly gained a spot in the Queanbeyan Blues Under 18's side. He looks back on two encounters with a touring British test side. Frank says several niggling injuries eventually finished his football career and sent him in the direction of a new livelihood. You won't believe some of the things he did for a living in his pre horse training days.   He says his life changed dramatically the day he attended an Inglis Tried Stock sale and came away with a $1400 unraced gelding. That horse shaped Frank's destiny. The trainer says he had to wait a long time for his first Gr 1 win but it happened to be in one of the oldest classics on the AJC calendar. Select Prince was by Imperial prince as was another Cleary favourite Friend's Venture. Frank says he was an amazing horse. The trainer thought someone was “pulling his leg” when he got a phone call from a man purporting to be an American owner asking him to train a horse. Frank remembers the late Ken T. Jones who continued to support his stable for several years. He remembers the unsound horse who motivated Jones' original phone call. Cleary has never forgotten a day at the Gold Coast Sale when Ken Jones had to be talked into buying a Zoffany colt who was destined to become one of Australia's best two year olds of 1992. Frank remembers Clan O'Sullivan's impressive early form and his defeat in the 1992 Golden Slipper when he got no favours. Fast forward some six years and Frank recalls the purchase of a Danehill colt who would atone for Clan O'Sullivan's Slipper defeat. Frank takes us back to the events of Slipper day 1999 when the hot pre post favourite was a late scratching from the famous two year old race. He pays tribute to jockey Mark de Montfort. He looks at a few other good money spinners to carry the Ken Jones colours. Frank looks back on a bold move he instigated in the late 1990's. He decided to give training a try in the big smoke when stables became available in a new block at Rosehill. His neighbour was a young Kiwi trainer who was testing the water in Sydney. The veteran trainer says there were no stars in the stable during his Sydney stint, but a few handy horses kept him ticking over. He talks of a flying visit to Melbourne with a horse called Shot Of Comfort. It was a good result for the stable and for owner Dominic Beirne.  Frank was chuffed to win his only hometown Cup with Bomber Command in 2009. He reflects with delight with his all time top training effort- six wins  on the Forbes Cup programme in 1994. The trainer pays a heartfelt tribute to his wife Sue. Frank gives a shout out to his four sons with special mention of Joe who's rapidly gaining recognition as a trainer in his own right. It's a lovely trip down memory lane with one of the real characters of the Australian training ranks.

I've had the pleasure of interviewing Darren Beadman many times but not so much in recent years. Spotted him at Graham McNeice's recent funeral service, and it occurred to me that “Shadow” would have insisted I feature the former star jockey on this podcast.  Darren's a busy boy these days in his role as Race Day Operations Manager for Godolphin, with little time to spare. We pinned him down last Friday after he'd completed duties at the Rosehill barrier trials. It's just a relaxed chat between two old racing mates. Darren talks about the importance of official trials in the Godolphin operation. He explains that communication with race day media has become a significant part of his role with Godolphin. Darren says he's got a bigger advantage than most when listening to post race reports from the many jockeys used by Godolphin. He reflects on the horrific Hong Kong accident that terminated his stellar riding career. Darren outlines the complexities of his diffuse axonal brain injury and the subsequent rehabilitation period.  He names the best horse he got to ride during his time in Hong Kong. The celebrated jockey takes us back to childhood days in Canberra and his earliest association with horses. He reflects on his good fortune in having the opportunity to learn his trade under the legendary Theo Green. Darren talks about an early apprentice's premiership win and his first Gr 1 success- A Golden Slipper on Inspired for his boss. He remembers another Slipper win 13 years later on Guineas. The 58 year old remembers his relocation to France as a 19 year old. Despite ongoing homesickness, he managed to win 50 races including the Gr 1 Prix Morny at Deauville.  Darren takes us through the remarkable story of his Melbourne Cup win on Kingston Rule in 1990. The royally bred stayer carried the Kingston Town colours and elevated his fresh faced young jockey to racing's biggest stage. This man was privileged to ride some of the greatest horses of his generation. He talks with great affection about Saintly, known colloquially as “the horse from heaven”. Predictably he lights up when asked to pay tribute to the amazing Octagonal. Darren pays an even bigger tribute to Octagonal's son Lonhro. He rates the champion's two best wins. Another great horse Beadman got to ride was Super Impose. He won seven races on the versatile champion. Darren remembers the 1991 Epsom when Super Impose did the impossible to complete a staggering quartet of Gr 1 mile victories at Randwick. He had  only two rides on the great mare Let's Elope. One of them resulted in a stunning Australian Cup win. He looks back on his bombshell decision to leave racing at the top of his game to join the Christian Life Centre as a Minister. He recalls his many duties for the church, and his role as a Skychannel presenter. Darren confirms that wife Kim recently began her quest for a PHD in Psychology.  The family man talks of daughters Rachel and Jessica who've each provided their parents with a granddaughter. Darren brings us up to date on the current activities of son Mitch who himself rode more than 100 winners in a very brief riding career. I'm embarrassed to confess this is Darren's first appearance on our podcast. I deserve a severe reprimand.

Kerrin McEvoy joined Matt Nevett on Racing Pulse as he returns to race riding at Canterbury this afternoon after being sidelined for two months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Bott believes we will see a better Storm Boy in the Inglis Sires' this weekend after a disappointing showing in the Golden Slipper, he also gave an update on the other horses in the stable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin by plucking the best from the Ballydoyle press day, consider the idea of running City of Troy in the Travers, and hear from Aidan O'Brien on Auguste Rodin's Sheema Classic bid. Chris Waller gives Nick an extensive interview about this weekend's Golden Slipper, plus the Aussie debut of Via Sistina in the Ranvet. Closer to home, trainers Julie Camacho and Dominic Ffrench Davis discuss their chances of making an impact on Lincoln Day, while Laura King brings us the first of her profiles from Dubai. Neil Banbury, CCO of the Kindred Group talks to Nick about the Sustainable Gambling Conference, which took place at the Kia Oval yesterday.

Michael Walker joined Michael Felgate in-studio on Tuesday, covering a host a racing's hot topics. He shared his thoughts on Ryan Moore's ride in the Golden Slipper, he gave an interesting answer to what is the best horse he's ever ridden and gave his opinion on the Australian Cup this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Vella is a horse breaker who has broken in over ten Group 1 winners in his career and he joined Racing Pulse to explain how he does it and why he has been so successful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Laurie joined Racing Pulse after Coleman was narrowly beaten in the Golden Slipper on Saturday. Now the team is weighing up whether to run in the Group 1 Inglis Sires' in a fortnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake Shinn said the decision to come back and make Melbourne home after his stint in Hong Kong was the right decision and it was confirmed on Saturday after winning his second Golden Slipper amongst a treble of winners at Rosehill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Bott joined Racing Pulse after winning the Golden Slipper with Lady Of Camelot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The flat is back and to kick off Charlotte Greenway gets the latest on the prize money increase for the Group 1 Juddmonte International at York and speak to the racecourse's Chief Exec. William Derby. Then looking ahead to the weekend Sporting Life's Dave Ord has some pointers for the Brocklesby and Dominic Ffrench Davis discusses his runner. Also, Julie Camacho has a fancied runner in the feature Lincoln handicap at Doncaster tomorrow and shares her hopes for her new recruit. Finally, ahead of the Golden Slipper down in Australia tomorrow morning, Chris Waller explains the importance of the race as well as running through some of his key runners on the card.

Ron Dufficy joined Michael Felgate on Friday to preview one of the biggest days on the racing calendar. He shared his thoughts on all the key races on Golden Slipper Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world. They begin by plucking the best from the Ballydoyle press day, consider the idea of running City of Troy in the Travers, and hear from Aidan O'Brien on Auguste Rodin's Sheema Classic bid. Chris Waller gives Nick an extensive interview about this weekend's Golden Slipper, plus the Aussie debut of Via Sistina in the Ranvet. Closer to home, trainers Julie Camacho and Dominic Ffrench Davis discuss their chances of making an impact on Lincoln Day, while Laura King brings us the first of her profiles from Dubai. Neil Banbury, CCO of the Kindred Group talks to Nick about the Sustainable Gambling Conference, which took place at the Kia Oval yesterday.

You do NOT want to miss this! Gator absolutely shot the lights out last weekend. He's back with his plan of attack for this Saturday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott already have six horses in the field, with Espionage the emergency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Snowden says the preference is to run King's Gambit in Sydney on Saturday, provided they get a start in the Galaxy. He also shared updates on the stable's two Golden Slipper contenders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coolmore couldn't have fared much better at the barrier draw for the Golden Slipper! Tom Magnier joined RSN to share his reaction and explained how Ryan Moore ended up on Storm Boy, and James McDonald on Switzerland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ratings guru, Dan O'Sullivan, explained all on RSN on Wednesday. He also shared his assessment of the two-year-olds heading to the Golden Slipper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Walker joined Michael Felgate in-studio on Tuesday, covering a host of racing's hot topics! He shared his thoughts on Storm Boy drawing barrier two in the Golden Slipper, and THAT ride from Craig Williams in the All-Star Mile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McDonald notched up his 90th Group 1 win at the weekend. He joined RSN on Monday for a chat, sharing an update on his key Golden Slipper day rides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.