Podcast appearances and mentions of John Sadler

John Sadler's coming up 72 next birthday and can look back on a fascinating  career. He's possibly more content currently than he's ever been, working a team of just thirty horses at the widely lauded Pakenham training centre. Half the team are pre-trainers for good friends, the other half racehorses owned by valued clients old and new. It hasn't been all beer and skittles for the Terang born trainer with recurring bouts of depression and one unfortunate run in with a senior steward during the infamous Aquanita Racing scandal that came to light in 2017. That misdemeanour cost John six weeks on the sidelines. You'll hear his side of the story on the upcoming podcast. John begins by acknowledging the merits of the state of the art Pakenham training precinct. He talks about his team of thirty horses and the pre-training support given him by fellow trainers. The veteran horseman talks of life on the farm at Terang in the 1950's. John talks of Terang's history in both thoroughbred and harness racing. He pays tribute to his remarkable parents Lindsay and Mary. His father died in 1993 at 95 years of age. His mother stayed around for much longer. John remembers friendships formed in schooldays that would introduce him to the racing game. He talks of the modest start he made as a trainer on the small property he'd purchased at Colac. John reflects on his very first win as a trainer and the unforgettable thrill of his maiden metropolitan win. You'll enjoy the trainer's reminiscences about the ageless Pressman's Choice and the betting plunge he landed with the horse in the 1991 Hamilton Cup. Few knew what dire financial straits he was in at the time. John fondly remembers his very first Gr 1 win with Jolly Old Mac. The trainer acknowledges the talents of Kenvain and Lady Jakeo, a star two year old filly of the early 90's. He hasn't forgotten the surprise phone call from jockey Greg Hall which led to an exciting overseas training stint. On returning to Melbourne after his 4 year Dubai experience, John received an unexpected offer from leviathan owner Lloyd Williams. He became private trainer for Williams from Flemington to begin with, and later from the owners' lavish Macedon Lodge training operation. John has one small regret about the Macedon Lodge experience revolving around Melbourne Cup winner Efficient. When his arrangement with Macedon Lodge ran its course, John opted to team up with young trainer Troy Corstens at Flemington under the Malua Racing banner. The four year partnership was both successful and harmonious.  John relates the amazing story of a new Swedish owner and the acquisition of Linton, a horse he knew well from the Macedon Lodge days. A Gr 1 success would follow. He was more than happy to talk about his recurring battles with depression. He was able to bounce back from several low periods. Today, with the right advice and continued treatment he's on top of the problem. John looks back on the infamous Aquanita Racing scandal which resulted in multiple disqualifications. His horses were stabled in the same barn which would later bring him unwanted “fall-out”.  It all came to a head when a senior steward scratched one of John's horses from a Gr 3 race. His subsequent outburst resulted in a six week suspension. He talks of two marriages and seven children, two of whom are heavily involved in racing- Tom as a jockey and trainer, Edward as race caller and TV presenter. We conclude the podcast by pressuring John to nominate a horse or two from his current team likely to visit the winner's circle in the near future. He suggests two mares who are already multiple winners, but far from finished yet. An enjoyable chat with one of Victoria's most respected horsemen. John Sadler tells it as it is.

Early in life Lindsay Hatch was totally focused on becoming a jockey and was able to make that happen, albeit for a very short time. Apprenticed to his father Geoff, young Lindsay lasted only 3 years before his weight got out of control but it's fair to say he left his mark with more than 80 wins, including 30 in Brisbane and a Gold Coast apprentices premiership. He later learned the training craft from some of Australia's most successful horsemen before settling into a full time solo career at Toowoomba- a career that has so far brought him two Toowoomba premierships. The Lindsay Hatch story makes for a very interesting podcast, and we're delighted to present it this week. Lindsay begins by singing the praises of his talented mare Wanda Rox who scored a dashing win at EF on Sat July 19th. It was her fourth win at headquarters. Lindsay talks about his dual operation in Queensland with stables at Toowoomba and Townsville. He outlines the reason for the establishment of a northern base. He acknowledges the professionalism of his Townsville stable manager Martin Haley. Lindsay says the toughest part of the job is the endless travelling between coastal racing venues.  He talks of his 40 horse team at Toowoomba. Lindsay remembers childhood days at Blackall and a subsequent move to Ayr in sugar cane country. He looks back on his low key job with top trainer Bruce McLachlan in Brisbane. All he wanted to do was become a jockey. At this point his father Geoff made the important decision to apprentice his son. Lindsay looks back on a fleeting riding career before rapidly increasing weight brought an end to his dream. His three years in the saddle were not without rewards. He looks back on the freakish stroke of luck that would change his life. With the help of a friend, Lindsay became a trackwork rider for Tommy Smith who was a regular in Brisbane at carnival time. That association was destined to last for several years. He remembers one outstanding horse he got to ride in trackwork. Lindsay talks of a move back to Brisbane and a job with talented trainer Kelso Wood. He looks back on a trip to the famous Cairns Amateurs with a few mates. He intended to stay for a week, but was still there three years later. During that time his training career had a low key start. On returning to Brisbane Lindsay would meet the lady destined to become his wife and the mother of his two children. Tracey wasn't from a racing background but quickly learned the ropes. Lindsay brings us up to date with the current activities of son Thomas and daughter Jade. The trainer looks back on a fateful decision he made in 2010. Unhappy with the Toowoomba Turf Club's decision to install a synthetic track, he applied for a job with John Sadler in Melbourne. He landed that job and loved every  minute of the experience.  Lindsay takes us back to the second phase of his Victorian experience- a stint with Team Snowden during which time he worked with some classy horses. He recalls his return to Queensland and a whole new career experience courtesy of old friend Tony Gollan. The talented trainer acknowledges some of the horses who've helped shape his career. Lindsay recalls the thrill of his recent win in the Battle Of The Bush Final with Peshwa ridden by his former apprentice Angela Jones. He pays tribute to the young lady who's on the brink of history as the current season draws to a close. He speaks highly of Angela's partner Kyle Wilson-Taylor who spent part of his apprenticeship with the Hatch stable. Lindsay looks back on the two lowest points of his fifty year involvement in racing. He talks of the shock bowel cancer diagnosis he was handed by doctors in 2017, and the twelve months disqualification he incurred when one of his horses returned a swab positive to cobalt in 2024. The disqualification was eventually replaced by a hefty fine.  It's a laid back chat with a true blue Queenslander who wouldn't swap his lot in life for “quids”.

Eric Bloodaxe was an epic Viking Warrior, and he could certainly cut down his enemies, but was he as 'great' in reality as his romantic bad-boy legend?Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by historian John Sadler to discuss Eric Bloodaxe's brutal rise to power, his early displays of violent ambition, and how he earned his infamous nickname during a bloody raid in Scotland. They also revel in the sagas and historical records that shape Eric's legend, shedding light on the turbulent politics of medieval Scandinavia and England.More Gone Medieval episodes on the Vikings:https://shows.acast.com/gone-medieval/episodes/viking-travelshttps://shows.acast.com/gone-medieval/episodes/how-to-live-like-a-vikingGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. It was edited by Jo Troy, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on

Candy Ride (Arg) is a top five lifetime active sire and a sire of six Champions—including 2018 Horse of the Year Gun Runner, who amassed over $15,000,000 in earnings. The sire of juvenile champions as well as older horses, Candy Ride has thrown both precocious and durable runners.In 2023 Candy Ride added two G1 winners raising his tally to 19. Two-year-old filly Candied captured the G1 Alcibiades at Keeneland and was third in the G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. Three-year-old colt Geaux Rocket Ride won the historic G1 Haskell stakes and was second in the G1 Pacific Classic. Other 2023 graded stakes winners include Heavenly Sunday, Touch'n Ride, Candy Man Rocket, Confidence Game and Hit Show. Making him a top 5 sire by graded stakes winners.Candy Ride is accomplished in the sales ring as well, with lifetime yearling sales up to $1,000,000 and lifetime two-year-old sales up to $975,000. In 2023 he had yearling sales of $850,000, $800,000, $700,000, $525,000, $500,000, etc. cementing his commercial appealHe is a proven sire of sires, led by Gun Runner and Twirling Candy. Gun Runner is a top three general sire and is the leading third-crop sire in nearly every category. Twirling Candy is a proven top level sire and ranking in the top 15 general sires. Both have seen commercial success with seven-figure yearling sales. Next in line is young sire Game Winner, who's first-crop of yearlings to sell reached $600,000, with many six-figure sales.

Twirling Candy is following in his father's legendary footsteps at Lane's End Farm. A son of Candy Ride (Arg), Twirling Candy has sired 21 graded stakes winners, seven millionaires, and nine Grade 1 winners. In 2024, he added new G1 winner Iscreamuscream, winner of the Del Mar Oaks (G1) and the San Clemente H. (G2). Other 2024 GSWs include Ag Bullet (G2, G1 placed), Walkathon (G3), Two Sharp (G3), and Where's My Ring (G3).His 2023 GSWs include: G1 winner Exaulted, millionaire Gear Jockey, Evvie Jets and Dream Shake. 2023 also proved to be a great year for his two-year-olds, with 26 winners, including black type winners Where's Chris and Move to Gold. This success on the track was reflected in the sales ring. His yearling average increased to $160,064 and had seven-figure yearling and two-year-old sales.Twirling Candy is out of the Chester House mare House of Danzig, making him a half-sibling to G2 winner Ethnic Dance. Multiple Champion Affirmed can be found farther down his page. Candy Ride has already shown a remarkable affinity for the Storm Cat branch of the Northern Dancer line. Other branches of the Northern Dancer line to provide the dams of Candy Ride stakes winners are Sadler's Wells (sire of El Prado; grandsire of Medaglia d'Oro and Kitten's Joy), Nureyev (from a mare by Theatrical), Danzig and Dixieland Band. Candy Ride has found success with a wide variety of mares by stallions that descend from the Nasrullah line, with three stakes winners from mares by In Excess, as well as stakes winners out of mares by In Excess's son, Indian Charlie, and Cozzene. Candy Ride is out of a Mr. Prospector-line mare, and Twirling Candy should cross well over mares from that line.(UPDATED FEB 1, 2025)

The Factor a top 10 General Sire by Winners in 2023, as well as being the #3 sire of two-year-olds by black type winners. His 2023 stakes winners include two-year-olds Appeal Factor, Grated Coconut and Tipsy Tales. Additional 2023 stakes winners include Aloha Breeze and Factor It in as well as graded stakes placed Piper's Factors.He's the sire of G1 winners Noted and Quoted and Cistron, as well as graded winners Charmaine's Mia (G2), Bound for Nowhere (G2), Factor This (G2), and Multiplier (G3). The Factor has proven to be successful at auction, with over 70 six-digit yearling sales up to $750,000.The Factor is a son of top sire War Front out of the Miswaki mare Greyciousness. War Front has enjoyed considerable success when bred over mares from the Mr. Prospector line, and has group winners from mares by Fappiano grandson Unbridled's Song. War Front has Grade 1 winners out of a Forty Nine mare and a daughter of Smart Strike, as well as stakes winners by daughters of Kingmambo and Pulling Punches.

Gift Box is a Grade 1 and three-time graded stakes winner with a record of 18-6-6-2 from the ages of two to six. In 2019, Gift Box was among the leading older horses in America after a string of graded stakes performances that included a Grade 1 victory in the Santa Anita Handicap. He joins his sire and his grandsire Candy Ride at Lane's End.Bred by Craig and Carrie Brogden of Machmer Hall, Gift Box was a $135,000 Fasig-Tipton November foal purchase. He is out of the Unbridled's Song mare Special Me, who has proven an excellent producer. Special Me's daughter Gina Romantica bolstered the pedigree with multiple G1 wins in 2022 and 2023, and Special Me is also the dam of graded stakes winners Stonetastic and Special Forces. Gift Box's pedigree is free of Storm Cat and A.P. Indy which will be appealing to breeders as both have been a proven success with Candy Ride and Twirling Candy, producing the likes of Grade 1 winner Collusion Illusion.Gift Box has over 12 first-crop winners, from Churchill to Chantilly. Led by Chantilly WFA winner Ironico, a $160,000 OBS March purchase.

Multiple Eclipse Champion Flightline was bred by Jane Lyon's Summer Wind Farm and raced by Summer Wind in partnership with Hronis Racing, Siena Farm, West Point Thoroughbreds and Woodford Racing. A $1-million Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling purchase from the Lane's End consignment, Flightline was trained by John Sadler and was ridden in all six of his starts by Flavien Prat.Flightline's victory in the $6-million Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland was the culmination of an historic career in which he won all six starts— by a combined 71 lengths -- including four Grade 1s. Flightline was the world's highest-rated racehorse in 2022, having been assigned a mark of 139 following his 19 1⁄4-length victory in the Pacific Classic (G1) . He is the highest-rated dirt horse in history. Facing the strongest field he had ever met in the Classic, Flightline stalked four-time Grade 1 winner Life Is Good through hot fractions before collaring that rival at the quarter pole and drawing clear under a hand ride. He earned triple-digit Beyers in all six starts - 121, 126, 112, 118, 114, 105.His first in-foal mares average $1,074,431, highest average for an incoming stallion in the last 15 years. Flightline had more seven-figure in-foal mare sales than any other stallion in 2023. He led all sires by CI - 6.98, over two points higher than the next best stallion. By CPI (7.40) he led all incoming stallions by 2.31 points, and ranked third out of all stallions by CPI. Flightline's first weanlings also made an impression in the sales ring this year, selling for up to $1,300,000. His first yearlings hit the sales ring in 2025.(UPDATED AS OF JAN 31, 2025)

Join host Warren Huntly on RSN for The First Word as he chat to the track managers at Moonee Valley and Randwick, sharing the latest track update before talking to leading trainers regarding their runners today. Trainers include Calvin McEvoy, JD Hayes, Matt Jenkins, Gavin Bedggood, John Sadler, Enver Jusufovic and plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Matt Nevett on RSN for The First Word as he chats to the track managers at Flemington and Rosehill, sharing the latest track updates before talking to leading trainers regarding their runners today. Trainers include Ben Brisbourne, JD Hayes, Mick Kent Jnr, Patrick Payne, John Sadler, Simon Zahra and plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Sadler joins us to talk about his new book "The Heavy Water War: Beating Hitler to the Bomb". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Matt Nevett and Warren Huntly on RSN for The First Word as they chat to the track managers at Caulfield and Randwick, sharing the latest track update before talking to leading trainers regarding their runners today. Trainers include Matt Brown, Patrick Payne, Grahame Begg, Ben Hayes, Matt Jenkins, Robbie Griffiths, Phillip Stokes, John Sadler and plenty more.

HRRN's Breeders Cup Countdown Presented by Hill ‘n' Dale at Xalalpa -  Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Bobby Neuman and Jude Feld broadcast live from trackside at Santa Anita and preview the 2023 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Featuring special guests Jack Harbidge, Mike Smith, Frank Mirahmadi, John Sadler, George Papaprodromou, and John Velazquez

Hall of Fame jockey Jose Santos looks back on his triumphs in the Jockey Club Gold Cup and remembers "The Gutsy Gelding" Funny Cide. Jockey Julien Leparoux and Hermitage Farm's Bill Landes talk Kentucky Downs, and we go "'Down the Road to the Breeders' Cup' with 4-time Pacific Classic winning trainer John Sadler. Plus, James Scully provides this week's TwinSpires Triple Play, Kurt Becker takes you on a Stroll Through Racing History presented by Keeneland, Dale Romans & Tim Wilkin discuss the sport's hottest topics on 'I Ask, They Answer' presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program and we recognize another 'Unsung Hero' presented by Woodbine Entertainment.

Medical Physics – what is it? My guest John Sadler is President of Radcom Associates - a diagnostic and medical nuclear physics consulting company, specializing in diagnostic radiological physics, nuclear medicine physics, and radiation safety. What does that mean to you and me?It means we are speaking to a gentleman with in-depth knowledge of the amazing technology utilized for diagnosing diseases and ailments.Don't miss this information as John shares the hope that comes from the medical technology that is currently available.

John Sadler joins The First Word to discuss his runners at Flemington today

The First Word, 7am-8am Warren Huntly whips around the top trainers and leading stables to get the latest on their runners.

The First Word, 7am-8am Warren Huntly whips around the top trainers and leading stables to get the latest on their runners.

The first episode of season two features Breeders' Cup winning trainer, John Sadler. Sadler and Kinchen discuss everything from Flightline's historic runs to Sadler's five dogs to JK watching Twirling Candy's Malibu in a Texas Roadhouse bathroom. Brought to you by Qatar Racing.As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our partners.If you want even more premium handicapping analysis, including exclusive podcasts, detailed written analysis, and show notes from the free podcasts, please check out ITM Plus - https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/plus

The first episode of season two features Breeders' Cup winning trainer, John Sadler. Sadler and Kinchen discuss everything from Flightline's historic runs to Sadler's five dogs to JK watching Twirling Candy's Malibu in a Texas Roadhouse bathroom. Brought to you by Qatar Racing.As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our partners.If you want even more premium handicapping analysis, including exclusive podcasts, detailed written analysis, and show notes from the free podcasts, please check out ITM Plus - https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/plus

The Pegasus World Cup and the Eclipse Awards are the focus of this week's Florida road trip for the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainers Brad Cox of Cyberknife and Michael Stidham of Proxy discuss their thoughts about this weekend's $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park. That is where former jockey Samantha Perry talks about her path to becoming a TV analyst. She and Super Screener creator Mike Shutty offer their handicapping thoughts about the Pegasus card. There also is a wrap-up of who won the Eclipse Awards, a cameo from Flightline's trainer John Sadler and a comment about something that racing got terribly wrong last week in Florida. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

John Sadler joined Warren Huntly to review his runners on cup day, and in particular the win of Flash Feeling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of Cracking the Codes Dan, Matt, and Simone are joined by Stuart Laing of GRV, horse trainer John Sadler and SKY Racing presenter & harness driver/trainer, Brittany Graham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lane and EJ recap Flightline's amazing 8 lengths victory in the BC Classic and play all of the Post race interview with trainer John Sadler and connections. Plus, other race winners recapped as well on Sat. Nov. 5th.

John Sadler joins us again but this time to talk about his book about DDay.   Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/

From Lexington, Ky., a final debriefing from the 2022 Breeders' Cup is at the core of this episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Lane's End owner Bill Farish and trainer John Sadler discuss Flightline's career-ending victory in the $6 million Classic. So do John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times and Adrian Beaumont of the International Racing Bureau. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

An all new edition of Trainer Talk presented by Fasig-Tipton. Mike Penna interviews John Sadler after his historic Breeders' Cup Classic win with Flightline. 

This week on the TDN Writers' Room, the team gives the rundown on all things Breeders' Cup. Tune in for all their top picks, handicapping notes and more.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Racing Correspondent David Yates to looks at all the latest news and developments from around the racing world. On the domestic scene, as the season's change, trainer Lucinda Russell talks in some depth to Nick about her stable star Ahoy Señor, who may well start off in this weekend's Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby. Channel 7's Jason Richardson gives the lowdown on Cox Plate winner Anamoe and looks ahead to the Melbourne Cup Carnival and the European challenge, while FanDuel TV and NBC's Britney Eurton interviews trainer John Sadler and assistant Juan Leyva about Flightline's preparation for the Breeders' Cup Classic. Nick and Dave also consider the performance of Vertem Futurity winner Auguste Rodin and Aidan O'Brien's post race superlatives, while they try to give some context to racecourse ticket and food prices.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Racing Correspondent David Yates to looks at all the latest news and developments from around the racing world. On the domestic scene, as the season's change, trainer Lucinda Russell talks in some depth to Nick about her stable star Ahoy Señor, who may well start off in this weekend's Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby. Channel 7's Jason Richardson gives the lowdown on Cox Plate winner Anamoe and looks ahead to the Melbourne Cup Carnival and the European challenge, while FanDuel TV and NBC's Britney Eurton interviews trainer John Sadler and assistant Juan Leyva about Flightline's preparation for the Breeders' Cup Classic. Nick and Dave also consider the performance of Vertem Futurity winner Auguste Rodin and Aidan O'Brien's post race superlatives, while they try to give some context to racecourse ticket and food prices.

In a tale of Game of Thrones meets Braveheart, John Sadler joins us to discuss hundreds of years of conflict the Anglo-Scottish border that makes the Wild West look tame.    Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/

Flightline's return in this weekend's Pacific Classic highlights the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. In an episode originating from Del Mar, trainer John Sadler and handicapper Jon Lindo and Super Screener creator Mike Shutty preview the $1 million race. As a bonus, Jill Byrne of Colonial Downs looks ahead to Tuesday's Virginia Derby. Also, hear your feedback about the Bob Baffert appeal hearing in Kentucky. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

Manhattan Thunder and Sartorial Splendour go around at Caulfield tomorrow for John Sadler

Betting with Bobby presented by Caesars Racebook. Featuring guests Anthony Stabile from NYRA and Juan Leyva - Assistant Trainer to John Sadler.

HRRN's Trainer Talk presented by Fasig-Tipton. Mike Penna interviews John Sadler. 

Starry Legend and Flash Feeling go around at Sandown on Saturday for John Sadler

Tom and John Sadler will saddle up impressive debut winner Yowie in the Listed Redoute's Choice Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday. Tom joins us with an update ahead of the race.

The Early Mail - Wednesday 23rd March. John Sadler joins us to chat about his runners at Sandown today!

Warren Huntly is joined by Patrick Payne, John Sadler, JD Hayes, Mike Moroney, Ben Gleeson, Darren Beadman, John Moloney Phillip Stokes and Sam Freedman ahead of a big day of racing.

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features owner Kosta Hronis and trainer John Sadler talking about rising sprint star Flightline. Ron Mack discussing Legacy Equine Academy's mission to make racing more inclusive. VSiN's Vinny Magliulo handicaps weekend races, including Kentucky Derby points preps at Aqueduct, Oaklawn and Santa Anita. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

John Sadler, who trains in partnership with his son Tom, joins us to chat about the chances of the resuming Sartorial Splendour in Saturday's Kensington Stakes at Flemington