Podcasts about Magic Millions

Jessica Owers was well established as a feature writer for several respected racing publications before being invited to tackle her first book in 2011. She knew the project would be a long and arduous one. She didn't expect it to take all of six years. Her much admired “Peter Pan- The True Story Of Phar Lap's Successor” was not only widely acclaimed but gave its author the incentive to follow up with a similar tribute to another iconic Australian racehorse. Just two years later she brought readers the fascinating story of 1940's champion Shannon.  It's taken Jessica twelve years to turn out her third book, and this one is on an entirely different theme. Encouraged by friends at the famous Magic Millions Sales organisation, the talented writer recently completed Magic Millions, The Rise, Fall and Extraordinary Rise Of An Iconic Australian Company. We welcome Jess to our podcast to tell us more about her new book and to share with us recollections of her fascinating journey in journalism thus far. The gifted writer says she was encouraged to tackle the Magic Millions story by a handful of longtime company stalwarts. She explains that most of the people involved in the Magic Millions story are still living, which greatly enhanced her research. The central characters in the Peter Pan and Shannon stories had long passed on. Jessica talks about the impression she gained during research about the late Carl Waugh, the man who first created the Magic Millions concept. She says few realised how close the fledgling company came to receivership in the 1990's. The author talks of a meeting she had with a Gold Coast developer who owned the Magic Millions company for a couple of years before hitting his own financial crisis. Jess says she also had the pleasure of recording a voice over for the audio version of her new book. She talks of her Irish birthplace and a family relocation to Australia before her first birthday. The mother of two looks back on a return to Ireland at age 10 and a subsequent university degree attained in Scotland. Jess says she headed back to Australia with her new diploma in hand and has never considered leaving the harbour city. She steadfastly declares that her love of thoroughbreds  was triggered by the legend of Phar Lap. Jess looks back on the six year slog required to complete her first book, “Peter Pan- The Forgotten Story Of Phar Lap's Successor.” She reflects on Peter Pan's stellar racing career. Jessica explains why she selected 1940's champion Shannon as the subject of her second thoroughbred biography. She gives a brief outline of Shannon's distinguished Australian racing career and the “one-off” Inglis sale convened to sell the great horse following the death of his owner and trainer Peter Riddle. The author also looks back on the stallion's subsequent sale to the US where he won several races before standing at Kentucky's famous Spendthrift Farm. Jess talks about her freelance roles with several racing platforms including her current contribution to “The Straight”- a recently introduced, subscription based digital publication founded and edited by respected journalist Bren O'Brien. She talks about her Racing Writer Of the Year  nomination at the . 2023 Kennedy Awards. She didn't win but was deeply touched by the honour. Jess talks about her own love of horse riding and pays a special tribute to Moxie's Halo- the former racehorse who became her best equine friend. Moxie died much too soon. She talks of the trauma experienced by the whole family when her sister Sonya was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2009.  Her admiration for Sonya's courage is boundless. Jessica speaks with great affection of the two shining lights in her life- son Julien and daughter Charlotte.  

Although there wasn't a trace of racing in Clare Lindop's family background, the little girl from Warrnambool was hellbent on becoming a jockey from age 10. Her parents finally relented and  bought their youngest daughter a pony called Annie- the pony destined to teach her young companion the rudiments of riding. Whenever either of her parents could find the time to drive her to the St. Mary's Pony Farm at Wangoom, little Clare would spend every available minute putting Annie through her paces. From these unpretentious beginnings, Clare Lindop forged a career that would take her to racing's biggest stage. She quit the saddle in 2018 with 1432 winners on her CV, including 4 Gr 1's and another 50 stakes races. Now in a full time role with Racing South Australia, Clare takes time out to revisit her stellar career for our podcast regulars. She admits to the occasional nostalgic flutter when she watches Adelaide's feature races each year. Clare says she went to great pains to play her retirement down in 2018. She didn't want the fuss. She does admit that she gradually weaned herself off horses by riding trackwork for quite some time. Clare reaffirms that nobody in her family had the slightest connection to horses. Her parents were not overly impressed with her persistent pleas to invest in a pony, but finally relented.  The four time Gr 1 winning jockey looks back on her initial apprenticeship to Warrnambool trainer Frank Byrne. She recalls her first race ride at Warrnambool and her first winning ride at Dunkeld. Clare vividly recalls her first metropolitan win on Mondilibi at Moonee Valley. She talks about a transfer of her indentures to Jack Barling at Hamilton in 1997. The retired jockey looks back on her life changing relocation to Adelaide in 1999 and the beginning of a long time association with trainer Byron Cozamanis. Clare recalls the thrill of her first Adelaide metro win on Odysseus at Cheltenham. She remembers with affection her first metro win as a fully fledged jockey at the famous Victoria Park track. The horse was one of her all time favourites. Clare looks back on the occasion of her first Adelaide stakes win for great supporter Leon McDonald.   She looks back on an amazing sequence of wins- four timers at three consecutive race meetings. Clare remembers with great clarity the unforgettable experience of her first Melbourne Cup ride. The former top lightweight is proud of her three Adelaide jockeys premierships. She remembers her first Gr 1 win- an all the way victory in the 2006 Adelaide Cup.. Lindop takes us back to her second Melbourne Cup appearance in 2007. Not surprisingly Clare takes great pleasure in looking back on her association with outstanding 2YO filly Augusta Proud. She takes us back to her Magic Millions win in 2008. Now to the horse who took the talented rider to racing's biggest stage with a Victoria Derby win at odds of $101. She takes us through the Rebel Raider story. Like most Adelaide based jockeys Clare wanted to win a Goodwood Hcp. Her turn came in 2011 when Robert Smerdon chased her services for Lone Rock in the famous sprint. She got the job done. Clare managed to fit in two separate trips to the UK in 2009 and again in 2011. She looks back on a great experience and the four winners she landed on some famous tracks. She talks of the multiple injuries sustained in a fall at Morphettville in 2014. Clare looks back on a business meeting with leading jockey manager Damian Wilton who is now her husband of seven years. This is a reminiscent chat with one of Australia's most successful female jockeys.

A remarkable riding career came to an end at Doomben in July 2019 when Jeff Lloyd donned the silks for the final time. Imagine how many sets of colours this man had worn in a career embracing 41 years, 5500 winners, 94 Gr 1's and countless stakes races. He was 50 years old when he arrived in Brisbane in  2012 but soon demonstrated the skills that had built his image as a world class jockey. Not even a 14 month absence recovering from the effects of a stroke could force his retirement until he was good and ready. The continued success of his sons Zac and Jaden has  triggered several requests for a podcast. We've been into the archives and regenerated an interview recorded with Jeff Lloyd almost 6 years ago. Let's give it another gallop. He began by looking back on cherished memories from his final day at Doomben. The former ace jockey reflects on his English origins. He says there was no actual racing background in his family other than his father's love of a punt. Jeff recalls watching racing on television at every opportunity and the hero worship he developed of legendary jockey Lester Piggott. He says Piggott had more impact on his life than any other jockey. He recalls riding with Piggott many years later in South African Invitational events. Jeff outlines the reason for his family's move from Great Britain to South Africa. He's never forgotten his enrolment with the famous South African Jockey's Academy where strident discipline applied.  Lloyd recalls his initial apprenticeship to respected trainer Brian  De Villiers who gave him unexpected support. Like most jockeys Jeff vividly recalls his first winning ride. The former champion jockey talks about the development of his trademark style. Jeff picked up a special nickname early in his career which sticks to this day- a nickname inspired by his English roots. He reviews the  countless highlights of his South African career. Jeff says he competed in South Africa against some of the world's best jockeys.  Lloyd still regards a 7 time Gr 1 winner called Wolf Power as the best horse he's ridden. The big grey was a specialist miler in  South Africa. He looks back on a stunning day at the Kenilworth track shortly before his relocation to Australia. His haul of wins included three of the country's top Gr 1 races. Jeff talks of his participation in the famous 2000m race the J&B Met. He won it five times. He talks of several trips to other countries including Mauritius. He was lukewarm about a short term contract but finished up riding more winners there than any other jockey before or since. When his stellar South African career came to a close he was given  two unforgettable sendoffs. Jeff Lloyd farewells at Scottsville and Turffontein were emotional experiences. Jeff looks back on the worrying aspect of living in Durban in the early 2000's. He and wife Nickola lived in a housing estate which offered round the clock security. He says dining out wasn't a pleasant prospect. When Jeff decided to try his luck in Australia, brother-in-law and fellow jockey Glyn Schofield opted to do the same.  The former star jockey pays tribute to the horse who got him up and running in his adopted country.  He's never forgotten a Randwick treble on New Year's Day 2008. Jeff says he was well aware Sydney racing people were talking about his unorthodox style. He simply let the results do the talking. He recalls his surprise when he learned that the Aussie horses were not as “hyped up” as their South African counterparts. Lloyd was overwhelmed when a wide range of Sydney trainers started to seek his services. Even Jack Denham jumped on  the bandwagon. He looks back on  a career defining win on Kiwi 3YO Nom De Jeu In the 2008 Australian Derby.  Then came a contract to ride in Hong Kong. Initially it was to be a three month arrangement but things changed. Jeff was delighted to win the Gr 1 HK Mile on the remarkable Able One, an unsound nine year old at the time.  When the decision was made to return to Australia Jeff and NIckola plumped for the Gold Coast as their preferred location. He talks openly about the lowest point in his life. He had a minor tumble at a Doomben midweek meeting and felt unwell on arriving home. He tried to honour commitments at the Sunny Coast the following day, but had to stand himself down. Tests over the next few days revealed a very serious medical situation. Jeff says the enforced break enabled him to completely get over an old back injury. He still marvels at the fact that he was able to win four Brisbane premierships after such a debilitating illness. Jeff rates his 2017 Magic Millions win on Houtzen as a career highlight. He says the luxury of being a natural lightweight enabled him to ride into his  mid fifties. A forty year career and 27000 race rides wasn't devoid of accidents. At the time he left South Africa Jeff had been involved in 14 race falls. A few more followed in Australia. He admits to having caused a handful of those falls himself.  The veteran says he's still very conscious of fitness levels in retirement. This podcast was recorded soon after Jeff's retirement from race riding. Nowadays he's enjoying his role as manager to sons Zac and Jaden and to promising apprentice Zac Wadick. The Jeff Lloyd story is one of racing's most fascinating. He's a great listen.

One of the great Saturdays in horse racing. We recap racing from Rosehill on Tuesday and preview the entire Randwick card. Who wins the Donny? TJ? Sires? Derby? Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X @giveusaspellpod Rate and review the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an exciting episode where our hosts, Bex Mason and Hayley Morris, catch up on their equestrian journeys and share their unique experiences from different parts of the world. Both accomplished show jumpers, Bex and Hayley, provide insights into their lives, challenges, and future plans.IN THIS EPISODE:We get an inside look at the world of international show jumping through the eyes of our hosts, who bring their perspectives from the UK and Australia.Bex and Hayley share their stable routines, managing horses in various weather conditions, and the challenges of maintaining their training schedules.Hayley talks about her breeding journey, including handling young horses and raising large foals.Hayley explains the excitement of the Magic Millions event, including junior competitions, off-the-track classes, and the celebrity polo match that draws crowds and creates a lively atmosphere.Bex and Hayley delve into the challenges of cross-border travel with horses, including paperwork and regulations for the UK and Australia.Bex and Hayley compare their horse trucks, revealing the logistical challenges and excitement of traveling with large teams of horses!All this and so much more in this episode of THE EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to canter through this week's racing news. Guests today include Irish Champion jockey Jack Kennedy, who updates Nick on his progress as he recovers from yet another broken leg. Also on today's show, a lengthy chat with multiple Classic winning trainer Jim Bolger, who outlines his own plans for consolidation and eventual retirement, but not before he has unleashed some exciting prospects on this season's biggest races. Plus, Tom Magnier on the Magic Millions record breaking sales topper by first season sire Home Affairs, Dave Ord on the return of Salvator Mundi, and Dubai Racing Club farrier Julien Daublain on shoeing some of the world's best as they converge on the desert.

Nick is joined by David Yates to canter through today's global racing headlines. Guests today include Sean Graham on Energumene's bid to make it third time lucky in the Clarence House Chase, while Robbie Power talks about Robcour's Windsor raiding party, which may include Gerri Colombe, plus plans for other stable stars. Super agent Tony Hind discusses the return to the UK of Billy Loughnane and his championship aspirations, while trainer George Boughey - set to provide Billy with so many of his rides - discusses his impending move. Jamie Osborne drops in to discuss his successful raids on Meydan as we ask whether Heart of Honor could be the next Toast of New York. Trenton Akers documents the latest mishap to befall the Magic Millions, and Keeneland's VP Sales Tony Lacey previews the January Sale which begins today.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today's racing news. Today's guests include Nicky Henderson, who offers a slightly different appraisal of Triumph Hurdle Talking Horse Lulamba ahead of his Kempton debut. He also has news of fellow juvenile Palladium, while trainer Ben Pauling considers the FFos Las option for Handstands and Personal Ambition ahead of their hastily staged Saturday card. Michelle Yu reports from fire ravaged Southern California, where the blaze is perilously close to Santa Anita. Meanwhile, on the Gold Coast, racing goes ahead as planned this Saturday, and Nick catches up with Channel 7 broadcaster Lizzie Jelfs, whose Race With Lizzie syndicate owns the favourite for the Magic Millions 2yo Classic. Ben Atkins is along with this week's point to point news.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to canter through this week's racing news. Guests today include Irish Champion jockey Jack Kennedy, who updates Nick on his progress as he recovers from yet another broken leg. Also on today's show, a lengthy chat with multiple Classic winning trainer Jim Bolger, who outlines his own plans for consolidation and eventual retirement, but not before he has unleashed some exciting prospects on this season's biggest races. Plus, Tom Magnier on the Magic Millions record breaking sales topper by first season sire Home Affairs, Dave Ord on the return of Salvator Mundi, and Dubai Racing Club farrier Julien Daublain on shoeing some of the world's best as they converge on the desert.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today's racing news. Today's guests include Nicky Henderson, who offers a slightly different appraisal of Triumph Hurdle Talking Horse Lulamba ahead of his Kempton debut. He also has news of fellow juvenile Palladium, while trainer Ben Pauling considers the FFos Las option for Handstands and Personal Ambition ahead of their hastily staged Saturday card. Michelle Yu reports from fire ravaged Southern California, where the blaze is perilously close to Santa Anita. Meanwhile, on the Gold Coast, racing goes ahead as planned this Saturday, and Nick catches up with Channel 7 broadcaster Lizzie Jelfs, whose Race With Lizzie syndicate owns the favourite for the Magic Millions 2yo Classic. Ben Atkins is along with this week's point to point news.

Summer sports and a full play schedule is discussed with Tim Webster joined by Channel 7 Sports Editor Matt Carmichael. From the Test Cricket to the Magic Millions, a look behind the stories making news in sport this week.  

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.

Good to catch up with a young jockey who's forged a prominent spot among the powerful Sydney riding ranks in recent years. The Waterhouse/Bott duo supply regular rides to Adam Hyeronimus  in recognition of his unrelenting work ethic. He currently has 4 Gr 1 winners on his CV along with numerous stakes wins. We were able to pin Adam down last week for a lengthy chat about the early days of his apprenticeship and the road he's since travelled.  He begins by referencing the wonderful support he receives from Tulloch Lodge. Adam says he's no natural lightweight and needs to watch his diet at all times. It's well known that Adam descends from a family of jockeys on both sides of his pedigree. He pays tribute to those who've preceded him.  Adam makes special mention of his maternal grandfather the late Reg Paine, a former legend on western districts tracks. He also acknowledges the deeds of uncles Neil and Rodney Paine, both talented riders in their own right. He explains that two of his cousins are married to high profile jockeys. The popular jockey looks back on early days at Cowra when he gained expert riding tuition from a local trainer. He talks about a succession of trainers with whom he spent parts of his apprenticeship. Adam clearly recalls his first ever race ride at Bathurst in 2008. He looks back on his time with Grafton trainer John Shelton who supplied his first winning ride. Adam takes no credit for the win. With Shelton's support Hyeronimus decided to finish his apprenticeship in Sydney. He had a short time with Jason Coyle before transferring to Gai Waterhouse. He says it was a long time before Gai found him a job. Adam received an immense thrill when he was able to win the inaugural Kosciuszko for his old boss John Shelton. He talks affectionately of the veteran bush gelding Belflyer. He'd been having back problems before he was dislodged from a horse at Randwick on Everest day 2019. The harmless tumble exacerbated his problems to the extent that he was sidelined for 3 months. Adam recalls how close he went to opening his Gr 1 account on outsider Prince Fawaz in the Rosehill Guineas. He gave Castelvecchio a big fright. He says he didn't have to wait long to get the Gr 1 monkey off his back. Just one week later he led all the way to win the Vinery Stud Stakes for Waterhouse/Bott on Shout The Bar. Many people in racing address Adam by the nickname of “Hippo”. He explains how and when his well known sobriquet originated. The jockey looks back on the lowest point in his career- the prolonged investigation into his betting activities which would see him banned for two years and four months. He talks of the impact it had on his life and the time he spent in outside employment. Adam says his weight soared during the long layoff. He talks of his change in attitude after such a major disruption to his livelihood. Hyeronimus was chuffed to win his second Gr 1 on the gutsy filly Tropical Squall for his greatest supporters. The talented jockey was grateful to receive a top Gr 1 ride from the Godolphin organisation in the Spring Champion Stakes. He rode Tom Kitten perfectly to win the important three year old race.  Adam was thrilled to win another Gr 1 on the genuine filly Tropical Squall. He talks of his short but successful association with the imposing colt Storm Boy who's now in training with Aidan O'Brien at Ballydoyle. A Magic Millions win was a huge thrill for the jockey. Adam talks of his near miss on Lady Of Camelot in the Blue Diamond Stakes. He thought he was home. A good chat with a young horseman whose future looks assured in the fiercely competitive Sydney jockey's room.

I first met Josh Fleming when he visited the Sky Studios with family members in 2000. He was just 15 at the time, but already a professional race caller in Queensland. He'd debuted at Longreach a year earlier and had subsequently called the action at several far flung tracks. He was too young to take part in Sky's first “young race caller scholarship” but landed a job in his own right three years later. He's come a long way from that nervous start at Longreach, and the story makes for an interesting podcast. Josh recalls that brief visit to the Sky studios almost 25 years ago. He pays tribute to the grandmother who lived long enough to see him make his race calling debut. Josh cherishes memories of his meeting with the late Graham McNeice on that Sunday morning in 2000. The 39 year old calls regularly from Doomben, Eagle Farm and the Sunny Coast. He rates the popular tracks. Josh has just returned from his 21st visit to the Birdsville Cup. He talks of the unique two day carnival on the edge of the Simpson Desert. He says he was horrified in 1995 when his school teacher mother Alison announced her transfer to Barcaldine 1000 kms from his beloved Brisbane.  Josh talks of his friendship with stipendiary steward John Wallace who took him to several outback meetings, and was instrumental in getting him the Longreach “gig”. His debut was impressive enough to generate a few more race calling opportunities in the region. It was back to Brisbane in 2001 and some work experience at 4TAB. Josh looks back on his many “practice” calls at Doomben and Eagle Farm. He had invaluable input from Wayne Wilson and Alan Thomas. The dedicated broadcaster remembers with affection the beginning of his Sydney role with Skychannel. He was ust 18. Josh looks back on the experience he gained on provincial and country tracks. He seized the opportunity to cover city meetings for three months on Sky Racing Radio. He has some precious memories from that chapter in his career. He was thrilled to be offered the full time Brisbane role when Alan Thomas decided to pull up stumps. He's never forgotten Alan's final day on the Gold Coast. Two weeks after Alan's retirement Josh got to cover the Magic Millions meeting- a $10 million dollar race day. He called the easy win by Capitalist. Josh got a bonus on the day when he called the great sprinter Buffering in a $1 million dollar race. He remembers the special day in 2008 when he met his future wife Gabrielle at a Queensland picnic race meeting. Josh speaks with pride and affection about his two children Olivia and Jackson. He chooses to live in the picturesque Darling Downs township of Warwick. Josh says he doesn't mind the travel involved. To say he was born to be a race caller might seem to be a fanciful phrase- in Josh Fleming's case the old cliche holds true.

Tom Moore is the marketing boss at Coolmore Australia and joined RSN on Wednesday after they purchased some nice types at the 2024 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ellis joined RSN on Tuesday, with Imperatriz to be sold at Magic Millions. He admits it's bittersweet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lloyd Kennewell paid $400,000 for an I Am Invincible filly at the Adelaide sales yesterday and is very happy with the purchase. Lloyd also gave an update on I Am Unstoppable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storm Boy's Magic Millions win was breathtaking to watch, but just HOW good was it? Ratings guru Dan O'Sullivan says you better believe the hype! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Akau Racing is simply flying, on and off the track, of late. David Ellis joined Andrew Bensley in New Zealand after a successful Magic Millions. They're now turning their attention to the Karaka Millions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is joined by The Sun Racing Correspondent Jack Keene to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the announcement that the Jockey Club is not only increasing prize money for 2024, but has also answered recent calls for openness as regards their media rights payments. Nick talks to CEO Nevin Truesdale and gets reaction from NTF CEO Paul Johnson. Also on today's show, Nick catches up with Mouse Morris, who gives an update on Racing Post Pricewise Gold Cup pick Gentlemansgame, and Philip Rothwell, in the form of his life and ready with one for the Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton. Later in the episode, Nick talks to Channel 7 broadcaster Jason Richardson about the network's innovation at this weekend's Magic Millions card on the Gold Coast.

Nick is joined by journalist and TV host Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with reflections on ARC racecourse group boss Martin Cruddace's entry into the media rights/funding debate in interview with Bill Barber in the Racing Post. Nick also talks to trainer Christian Leech, with strong views on Cruddace's standpoint, and to Fitzdares CEO Will Woodhams, who explains the bookmaking industry's increasing frustration with the current media rights setup. Also on today's show, we hear from trainers Lucinda Russell and Kerry Lee about their high profile runners in the UK on Saturday, Rick Dutrow updates us on Breeders' Cup Classic winner White Abarrio as he prepares for Saudi Arabia, and bloodstock agent Jamie McCalmont extols the buoyancy of the Magic Millions in Australia.

Lead Me On took out the debut race for colts and geldings at Magic Millions on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The managing director joined RSN on Monday, with PLENTY still happening on the Gold Coast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The jockey joined Racing Pulse on Monday after Storm Boy smashed his rivals in the Magic Millions two-year-old classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is joined by journalist and TV host Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with reflections on ARC racecourse group boss Martin Cruddace's entry into the media rights/funding debate in interview with Bill Barber in the Racing Post. Nick also talks to trainer Christian Leech, with strong views on Cruddace's standpoint, and to Fitzdares CEO Will Woodhams, who explains the bookmaking industry's increasing frustration with the current media rights setup. Also on today's show, we hear from trainers Lucinda Russell and Kerry Lee about their high profile runners in the UK on Saturday, Rick Dutrow updates us on Breeders' Cup Classic winner White Abarrio as he prepares for Saudi Arabia, and bloodstock agent Jamie McCalmont extols the buoyancy of the Magic Millions in Australia.

What a story it would be if Harry Coffey could win the Magic Millions feature on Arabian Summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Tzaferis swung by for a chat with Michael Felgate on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shark joined Michael Felgate at Magic Millions on Friday, previewing all the action at Flemington (as well as across Australia).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter O'Brien says he enjoyed the "best day" of his breeding career when a Too Darn Hot colt sold for $1.9 million at Magic Millions. O'Brien, general manager of Segenhoe Stud, joined RSN on Thursday to explain why it meant so much. He also shared an amazing Winx anecdote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman joined RSN at Magic Millions on Friday, sharing an update on I Wish I Win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The managing director of Magic Millions joined RSN on Thursday morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Freedman actually bid on the colt he's saddling up in the Magic Millions! He shared the full story on RSN on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He has been simply dominant in his two wins, so far, but Adrian Bott says he expects Storm Boy to go to another level on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Paul dropped by for a chat at Magic Millions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leading bloodstock agent joined RSN at Magic Millions on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Davis and trainer Tony Gollan joined Racing Pulse on Wednesday for an extended chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Welsh from Racing Victoria joined Michael Felgate for an extended chat on Wednesday, pointing out the fact the trifecta from the Magic Millions race at Ballarat in December would all contest the two-year-old classic at the Gold Coast on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Walter and Bart McCulloch joined RSN at the Magic Millions on Wednesday, with Proven Thoroughbreds on the hunt for their next Think About It and Private Eye! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Wilkinson has opened up about his life-changing result at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale on Wednesday.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is joined by The Sun Racing Correspondent Jack Keene to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the announcement that the Jockey Club is not only increasing prize money for 2024, but has also answered recent calls for openness as regards their media rights payments. Nick talks to CEO Nevin Truesdale and gets reaction from NTF CEO Paul Johnson. Also on today's show, Nick catches up with Mouse Morris, who gives an update on Racing Post Pricewise Gold Cup pick Gentlemansgame, and Philip Rothwell, in the form of his life and ready with one for the Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton. Later in the episode, Nick talks to Channel 7 broadcaster Jason Richardson about the network's innovation at this weekend's Magic Millions card on the Gold Coast.

The rugby league icon is right into his breeding and bloodstock and joined Michael Felgate on the Gold Coast on Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Gabby Dingwell dropped by for a chat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Bowditch joined Racing Pulse on Wednesday for an extended chat, predicting another big day at the sales. He also spoke about the upcoming changes to the Gold Coast meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Akau certainly made their presence felt at the sales! Of course, there was also an update on the superstar, Imperatriz, in the lead-up to the Lightning Stakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The duo joined RSN at Magic Millions on Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denise Martin from Star Thoroughbreds joined Michael Felgate at Magic Millions on Tuesday to chat about her recent honour.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There aren't many better salesmen than Gerry Harvey! He joined Michael Felgate on Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The training duo caught up with Michael Felgate at Magic Millions. They have Wolfgang in the two-year-old classic on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RSN's Maree McEwan is already on the Gold Coast and spoke with Michael Felgate ahead of the sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.