Podcast appearances and mentions of Lee Freedman

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.

Gold Coast trainer Lee Freedman was back in the winners circle yesterday in Melbourne. Freedman may consider tackling the Ipswich cup with a 3yo who caught the eye last weekend, Encoder was terrific on unsuitable ground in the Qld Derby.

Lee Freedman joins us to reflect on Miss Andretti's 2007 King's Stand Stakes victory at Royal Ascot

Michael Maxworthy, Nevesh Ramhdani and Lee Freedman preview Magic Millions rescheduled raceday

Hall Of Fame trainer Lee Freedman reflects on the early days, the plunges, the star horses and life on the Gold Coast.

Lee Freedman joins Racing Pulse to discuss the win of Mix at Eagle Farm yesterday and how he will be approaching next week's Magic Millions Sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's edition of Monday's Experts, Richard Haynes chats to Lee Freedman about his career in racing.

On today's edition of Monday's Experts, Richard Haynes chats to Lee Freedman about his career in racing.

ICYMI On this weeks Sports Whisperer Alan Thomas chats with Lee Freedman

The boys discussed the preparation for the Melbourne Cup, how Deauville Legend has been dealing with life in Australia, working for Lee Freedman,

Lee Freedman believes rating of tracks in Qld needs urgent attention.... Many topics covered this AM with host Steve Hewlett.

ANZAC Day edition of Bensley with Brendan Clements starting the day off for us with his horse Steady Jam winning on Thursday and his illustrious racing career so far. Nick McCallum from Channel 7 live direct from Gallipoli to preview the dawn service for the Australians who made the pilgrimage to Turkey. Michael Kent Sr jumped on to chat Comica, Joe O'Neill on the chances of The Cunning Fox in the VRC St Leger at Flemington. We went nationally with Kody Nestor, David Payne, Anthony Mithen, Chris Anderson, Adrian Bott and Lee Freedman. Plus an extended edition of The Early Crow.

Hall Of Fame trainer Lee Freedman has settled in well at the Gold Coast, has some decent firepower over the weekend and some well bred newcomers to the stable.

In an era of champions, Mahogany was just that. An eight-time Group 1 winner, more than $3.6m in prizemoney – it certainly was a remarkable career in anyone's book. At the ripe old age of 31, sadly on Saturday Mahogany passed away at his picturesque home where he has spent his retirement years.

Lee Freedman joins us to discuss all the action from Cup week so far including his view on Verry Elleegant's performance in the Cup

5x Melbourne Cup winning trainer Lee Freedman joined Matty this morning to discuss his famous wins, his hopes for 'Delphi' this afternoon and a full preview of today's Melbourne Cup.

Lee Freedman joins us to discuss the Cox Plate protest, his memories in the Victoria Derby and how the two-day Moonee Valley carnival worked this year

Lee Freedman big issues as we reflect on the win of Incentivise in the Caulfield Cup, a look ahead to the Cox Plate and what are his thoughts on the rise of the Everest?

Lee Freedman talks to us about his favourite Thousand Guineas victory, Zaaki's defeat on Saturday and what does a wet track do for the Caulfield Cup picture

Lee Freedman gives us his take on the Caulfield Guineas field, Aiden O'Brien's comments earlier this week and why Incentivise is the real deal

Lee Freedman gave us his thoughts on Incentivise, the number of Group races in Australia, the Sydney v Melbourne war and a whole lot more

How is trainer Lee Freedman settling into the Gold Coast ?

The Punters Mate with Mark Braybrook and Chris Nelson Full Show with all the racing news and special guests horse trainer Lee Freedman, Executive Manager of the Albion Park Harness Racing Club Scott Steele and a Clifford Park preview with Shane Ciurleo

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://yeahthepunt.com/2021/06/22/lee-freedman-a-truly-intrepidacious-operator/

Hall of Fame trainer Lee Freedman got on the board at when Safeeya scored at Eagle Farm yesterday – his second starter since returning from Singapore

The champion jockey is still coming to terms with the fact that he'll never ride again. Corey was happy to talk to us about the announcement of his retirement and the nightmare he's lived through in the two years since his life changing accident at Eagle Farm. He talks of the day his specialist told him he desperately needed spinal fusion surgery. Corey talks of his horror when WorkCover told him they needed a second opinion before the surgery could be approved. The champion jockey explains that he was on the brink of mounting a court challenge to WorkCover's ruling. Corey talks of the specialist's findings and the six hour operation that followed. He talks of the agonizing moment when he quizzed the Doctors about the chances of a comeback. Corey says the reality struck home when he made the official announcement of his retirement. The popular jockey looks back on his first official outing since the accident- a Taree race meeting featuring the race named in his honour, the Corey Brown Cup. Time to reminisce and Corey remembers the indignity of falling at his very first race ride. He talks of his first winner only a week later. The Gr 1 specialist talks of his family background. His grandfather and father were both jockeys. Corey takes us through the circumstances leading up to his 2009 Melbourne Cup win on Shocking and the bizarre way in which the race was run. He elaborates on four minor placings in the Cup between 2002 and his second victory on Rekindling in 2017. The retired jockey looks back on his day of days in 2003 when he rode four winners at the Randwick spring meeting including three Gr 1's. Corey pays tribute to the headline horse Apache Cat and the 5 Gr 1's he won on the exciting sprinter. He recalls his eighteen months retainer with Lee Freedman and the story behind their much publicised split. Corey reflects on the thrill of representing Australia in the Shergar Jockeys Challenge at Royal Ascot. Brown explains his reasons for nominating Exceed And Excel as the best horse he rode. He talks of his extensive media involvement with Sky, Racing.Com and the Seven Network. Cory concludes with a mention of his resolve to regain strength and mobility before he even thinks about his future.

Trainer Lee Freedman joins Andrew Bensley ahead of saddling up his first runner back as a Trainer in Australia. It'll be Ipswich Race 9 #7. Intrepidacious.

Trainer Lee Freedman joins Andrew Bensley to provide an update on his growing QLD stable which is set to get up and running heading into the new season.

Lee Freedman has announced a starting date for his new venture on the Gold Coast, with the Hall Of Fame trainer expecting to be 'operational' in a month. The five-time Melbourne Cup-winning horseman has been granted access to boxes at Aquis Park Gold Coast, where he plans to relaunch his Australian career on May 21 after three-and-a-half years based in Singapore

Trainer Lee Freedman discusses his move to the Gold Coast including some important staff announcements.

Trainer Lee Freedman gives an update on his Gold Coast move.

Danny’s family and friends were surprised in 2017 when the popular jockey quit the saddle with 2000 wins under his belt. They were even more surprised recently when he announced a comeback. He talks of his reasons for returning to the saddle, and reviews his first day back at Kranji on Saturday. He explains that he’s been riding trackwork and in barrier trials during his four year hiatus, enabling him to keep his weight in check. Dan talks about some of the great riding talent he’ll be facing every week at Kranji. The 18 time Gr 1 winner recalls his very first win at Corowa in 1993 and looks back on apprenticeships with Peter Maher at Wodonga and Lee Freedman at Flemington. He acknowledges the support of Freedman’s neighbour David Hayes. Dan has never forgotten the day he was contacted by Graeme Begg who offered him two rides at Rosehill. Both horses won, and Danny finished up completing his apprenticeship with the Randwick trainer. The jockey talks about his experiment with the European riding style, and the thrill of winning his first Gr 1. Dan pays tribute to his all time favourite horse, the remarkable Grand Armee. He won 6 Gr 1’s on the versatile galloper. He reviews a sequence of major wins in Australia and Singapore. Danny’s wife Ash is of Malaysian origin, and the couple are the proud parents of a son and two daughters. He has a 17 year old son from his first marriage to Karen, and Baxter will be watching his comeback performances closely. The 45 year old talks of his passion for harness racing. It’s the thing he’s missed most of all since going to Singapore.

What's the future hold for Donna Logan in Singapore given the decision by Cliff Brown and Lee Freedman to return to Australia.

Lee Freedman will set up his training base on the Gold Coast in 2021

Trainer Lee Freedman discusses his imminent move to the Gold Coast.

Lee Freedman - Racing will resume in Singapore in less than three weeks after the sport received Government approval to recommence. The Singapore Turf Club announced on Monday that the first meeting back since pausing owing to COVID-19 would be held on Saturday, July 11.

Hall of Famer Lee Freedman live from Singapore after racing was suspended in that country for at least a month because of the COVID-19 pandemic

Corey talks of the frustration as he struggles with his slow-healing spinal injuries. He recalls the Queensland Derby fall that shattered his T7 vertabra and the subsequent major surgery. The champion jockey reflects on his great career and the Kempsey fall he suffered at his very first race ride. Corey talks about his first Melbourne Cup win on Shocking in 2009. He remembers everything going wrong in the race but says the horse was able to get away with it. He takes us through his second Cup win on Rekindling in 2017 and the thrill of having his wife Kylie and three daughters at Flemington to share his happiness. Corey reflects on that special day when he won three Gr 1 races at Royal Randwick.  He pays a heartfelt tribute to the amazing Apache Cat and the five consecutive Gr 1’s he won on the enormously popular sprinter. Corey recalls his 18 months stint with Lee Freedman on the Mornington Peninsula. The champion jockey talks of his involvement with Channel 7 and Racing.Com during last year’s Spring carnival. He reflects on the Sky programme “Off The Rails” which got him started in the racing media.

In part one Craig talks about his recent haul of winners at the two day Kalgoorlie Cup carnival. He explains why he made the surprise move to return to his home state of Tasmania after many successful years in Melbourne. Her remembers his early days as an apprentice in Tasmania. Craig recalls the surprise phone call from Lee Freedman offering him a job that any apprentice in Australia would have died for. He talks of his very first Gr 1 winner, and the disqualification that turned his life upside down. Craig reflects on his association with the brilliant mare Miss Andretti, and reveals that her temperament didn’t match her great talent. He remembers his whirlwind trip to the UK and the thrill of winning the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot on Miss Andretti. Craig heaps praise on one of his all time favourites Pompeii Ruler. Many will be surprised to learn that Newitt rates this horse the best he’s ridden. The jockey looks back on the day he was summoned into the stewards room to be given some tragic news. He pays tribute to his 5 time Group 1 winner Lankan Rupee, and looks back on his Sydney triumphs. He talks of the jockeys he most admires, and the origins of his well known nickname “Froggy”. Craig talks of his current situation in Tasmania. 

Guest: Steven Wittlin, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD It is often thought that patients with diabetes have more "silent" heart disease than patients without diabetes: Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death among these patients. But is screening all asymptomatic patients with diabetes for the condition prudent, or should we exercise caution when considering cardiac screening? Dr. Steven Wittlin, associate professor of medicine and clinical director of the endocrine/metabolism division at the University of Rochester in New York, makes screening recommendations based on the recent Detection of Ischemia in Asymptomatic Diabetics (DIAD) study. Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

Guest: Hugh Tildesley, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Metformin is often the first line of therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes: it is relatively inexpensive, available, and has proven efficacy. However, metformin is contraindicated for patients with renal insufficiency, a common comorbidity in diabetes. Do the benefits of metformin outweigh the risks for those with renal insufficiency, or should we use caution when considering metformin for these patients? Dr. Hugh Tildesley, clinical professor in the department of medicine, division of endocrinology at the University of British Columbia at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, Canada, considers the safety of metformin in patients with diabetes. What approach should clinicians use when considering metformin for patients with type 2 diabetes who have some degree of renal impairment? Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Michael Hildebrand, PhD Researchers have discovered a CATSPER gene mutation that may lead to development of a male infertility treatment, as well as a male contraceptive. Are we really another step closer to developing a male contraceptive, and when might an oral contraceptive be available for men? Join host Dr. Lee Freedman as he talks with Dr. Michael Hildebrand, fellow in the department of otolaryngology at the Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, about this exciting new genetic discovery, and how it might lead to the development of a male contraceptive.

Guest: Wesley Burks, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Peanut allergy is an increasing public health concern in the United States. Children with peanut allergy may remain allergic for life, unlike children with more often outgrown allergies to milk or egg. Dr. Wesley Burks, professor and chief of the division of pediatric allergy and immunology at Duke University Medical Center, describes recent success with peanut immunotherapy in a few groups of children. Do these studies provide hope for all patients with peanut allergy, including adults? Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

Guest: Murray Raskind, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD The sleep disruptions and irritability that often affect patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be challenging to treat with traditional psychotherapy or pharmacologic treatments. Host Dr. Lee Freedman welcomes Dr. Murray Raskind, professor and vice-chairman in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, to discuss the benefits of using prazosin to treat PTSD symptoms.

Guest: Raymond Levy, PsyD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: John Stuart Ablon, PhD Psychoanalysis and dynamic psychotherapy have been criticized as too time-consuming, costly and even ineffective. Dr. Raymond Levy and Dr. Stewart Ablon, of the Psychotherapy Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, discuss their recent evidence-based research into these long-term therapies. What differentiates psychoanalysis and dynamic psychotherapy from other types of therapy, and are these therapies more effective for specific disorders? Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

Guest: Steven Dubovsky, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD How have neurosurgical procedures for psychiatric conditions advanced since the development of the lobotomy? Which types of neurosurgical procedures are best for treating depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder? Dr. Steven Dubovsky, professor and chair of the department of psychiatry at the State University New York at Buffalo, explains lesioning surgeries, vegus nerve stimulation and deep brain stimulation for treating depression. Dr. Lee Freedman hosts. Can these procedures cure patients of their psychiatric conditions?

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: John Carey, MB, BCh, BAO What are the mechanisms that are suspect for increasing incidence of osteonecrosis of the jaw in those taking bisphosphonates? Is this a significant risk? Dr. John Carey, consultant physician in internal medicine and rheumatology at Galway University Hospitals, reviews the evidence potentially modifying or increasing the risk of patients developing osteonecrosis of the jaw if they take bisphosphonates. Do patients need an oral exam before they begin taking bisphosphonates? Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

Guest: Dale Needham, MD, PhD Host: Lee Freedman, MD What complications in the ICU might lead to a patient experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder after an ICU stay? Is it better to keep ICU patients sedated to prevent pain, or is there an advantage to encouraging movement as soon as possible? Host Dr. Lee Freedman debates this question with Dr. Dale Needham, assistant professor in the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Are certain patients more susceptible than others to developing PTSD after being in the ICU?

Guest: William Hanson, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Robotic appendages assisting in surgery that allow procedures to be performed on a patient by a physician on the opposite end of the globe, and machines that kill cancer cells on a molecular level--these are just two of the medical advances that are already beginning to revolutionize medicine. Dr. William Hanson, director of the surgical intensive care unit at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and author of the book The Edge of Medicine, surveys the technologies that will soon change the physician's landscape. Dr. Lee Freedman hosts. What ethical concerns will some of these new developments present?

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Frederick Vivino, MD Sjogren's syndrome is a commonly overlooked autoimmune disorder. Dry eyes and whole-body dryness are just two of the symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome that can suggest other conditions as well. How does Sjogren's present itself beyond dry eyes, and how severe is the condition? Dr. Frederick Vivino, clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, describes some of the tests and therapies available for Sjogren's syndrome to host Dr. Lee Freedman. Produced in Cooperation with