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Great to chat with a man who co-founded Hyperion Thoroughbreds, one of the very earliest racehorse syndication companies in Australia. We find out what Allan's been doing since a crippling recession brought Hyperion's operation to a halt in 1990. Allan takes us back to his childhood in Gravesend near Warialda when radio was a way of life to country people. He fell in love with the theatre of racing, the day he listened to the broadcast of the 1956 Melbourne Cup. He talks of school days in Inverell and his first job at the Valuer General's Department in Sydney. A job transfer to Moree led him to a friendship with Terry Mulhall, destined to become his business partner in later years. Allan reflects on the creation of Hyperion Thoroughbreds and the concept of forming larger syndicates than those offered by predecessors. He recalls the creation of the famous black and pink silks which signalled the emerging popularity of syndication. He reflects on the tough guidelines introduced by the Corporate Affairs Commission in the 1970's. Allan looks back on the extensive methods of communication necessary to keep hundreds of owners informed about their horses. He acknowledges some of the better horses to keep the Hyperion banner flying, beginning with the cheap Dubbo sale graduate Prince Clarendon. Allan pays a special tribute to the evergreen Targlish, almost certainly the best horse to represent the company. The remarkable gelding raced 109 times for 17 wins and 31 placings. He reflects on the ground breaking idea of purchasing a horse to race in America for Australian owners. He pays tribute to So Vague who won 5 races in the USA before being brought to Australia. He later won stakes races in Melbourne for Colin Hayes. Allan acknowledges the devotion of some special trainers who gave great service to Hyperion Thoroughbreds. He pays a special tribute to the veteran jockey who rode many winners in the Hyperion colours and frequently helped out behind the scenes. Allan reflects on the inevitable winding down of the 16 year old company when the recession started to bite. Hyperion was one of hundreds of businesses to be brought to their knees. The last of the horses were placed according to the wishes of their owners, and a great era had come to an end. It was a tough day for old mates Gainey and Mulhall.

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Leg Up On The Cup!Join Blake Johnston & Nick Lloyd as we count down to the 2026 Melbourne Cup, in the hope of backing the winner at a big price!We'll be recording one episode a month over the next 12 months, chatting about all things Melbourne Cup, including profiling key runners, key races and important form factors, to help you find the winner.In Episode 2, look profile a few runners who have caught the eye from a Cups perspective over the past month, and lock in a $21 Caulfield Cup bet and a $101 Melbourne Cup bet!Want all of BJ's tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code XMAS55 to save 55% on Yearly Payments, right up until Christmas Day

Zach was an anxious kid and grew up in a big rough family where expressing feelings was not encouraged by his parents. He had an alcoholic grandfather, but no one close had any isms.His gambling started innocuously with sweeps on the Melbourne Cup, and this developed into a gambling habit while in secondary school. Initially it was using another kid's online betting account and this led into a gambling addiction where he needed to raid his bank account and sell personal items to cover his betting losses. All his friends gambled but Zach was worse. His school results dropped and his parents were concerned about his behaviour.Starting work provided the cash to fund his gambling but that wasn't enough. Zach resorted to borrowing money but couldn't repay it, leading to him being unable to sleep or concentrate at work.  He didn't see his gambling as an addiction, but his parents intervened when he was about 20 and required him to go to Gamblers Anonymous. Zach was uneasy in GA as most of the things the GA members talked about, he hadn't done – yet. He spent 3 months without betting but with his first bet came the inevitable craving and full-blown addiction returned. Zach lost a large sum of money before he hit rock bottom. Again, his parents intervened and he went to rehab for 30 days. Here Zach met other guys who were addicted to alcohol and drugs and were on the road to recovery. In rehab he was reintroduced to GA meetings and now has been clean for over 4 months. He is rebuilding his life and his close relationships.If you're having trouble with gambling, or have a friend or family member that does, then maybe Gamblers Anonymous could help – phone (03) 9696 6108 or visit their website gaaustralia.org.au for information and to see a list of local meetings.Show your support to the Living Free show by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donateAustralian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP) musicians featured this week:Amelia Rey - https://amrap.org.au/artist/amelia-rey-1Alice Isabella - https://amrap.org.au/artist/alice-isabella-1Lana Karlay - https://amrap.org.au/artist/lana-karlay-1

Shock in a sawmilling town in the Gippsland regional of Victoria as mass redundancies announced just weeks before Christmas. 

The Golden Bachelor Australia aired its grand finale last night, finally revealing who Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden chose to be with. But after his reported antics at the Melbourne Cup, one big question remains: are the couple still together?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presented by TwinSpires Presented by TwinSpires We talk Claiming Crown with National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback, trainer Jeff Hiles & Darin Zoccali from TwinSpires, and take a look back at the Melbourne Cup with Jo Robinson from Pin Oak Stud & visit with Bret Jones of Airdrie Stud to preview their newest stallions for 2026. Plus, Joe Kristufek gives you three races to watch in this week's 'TwinSpires Triple Play', Kurt Becker takes you on a weekly Stroll Through Racing History presented by Keeneland, and Dale Romans & Tim Wilkin tackle the sports hottest topics on 'I Ask, They Answer' presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in the College of Business. 

Join Maddy Playle, James Stevens and Liam Headd to discuss an eventful week in racing. They review the return of Haiti Couleurs and discuss all of the fallout from West Country weekend, including the remarkable Haldon Gold Cup win of Thistle Ask. His trainer Dan Skelton continues to march towards his first trainers' championship, as his old mentor Paul Nicholls experiences mixed fortunes.  The team also look back on the Melbourne Cup win of Half Yours and why the mercurial Racing Blogger has been such a success Down Under. They sign off with tips for Cheltenham's November meeting, with the Paddy Power Gold Cup and Greatwood Hurdle coming up this weekend. 

Take a look back at the best stuff from Billy's last week on air for the year, including some very funny horse racing moments, comedian Craig Gass, Melbourne Cup Fun Facts, Billy's Hobart Pub causing a stir, David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Billy's best moments of 2025, how his horse went at the Melbourne, and his hilarious helium-inspired joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call it what you like — sleep deprivation/sleep recession/The Exhaustion Economy —but when you're not getting enough sleep as a parent, it's sheer torture. And when actor Keira Knightley named it for the hell it is, every parent felt it in their (tired) bones. This week, we’re unpacking the long-haul burnout that comes with parenting — and the societal shrug that keeps it invisible. Meanwhile, if you think your parenting Group Chats are delivering chaos, you're not alone. Amelia (ever the secret Nicole) has three golden rules to survive them, while Monz is rolling out the five parent archetypes you’ll absolutely recognise.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan first off to continue to look back on the international action that we've enjoyed over the last few days starting at the Breeders' Cup and the European achievements before moving onto Melbourne on where we hear from Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jamie Melham who Nick called up with the day after her big success. Next attentions turn to the jumps as Rebecca Curtis weighs up the pros and cons of the Betfair Chase at Haydock over the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury for Cheltenham Festival and Irish National winner Haiti Couleur. Olly Murphy, who has Resplendent Grey in both races, shares his likely plans for the recent Carlisle winner as well as discussing some of his other brightest stars, including Jonbon and Douvan's half brother. Jane takes a look at the Clonmel Oil Chase tomorrow featuring three high class horses including Il Etait Temps who could be set for a big season and also an intriguing mares contest on the same card. We also hear from one of the latest jockeys to join the training ranks Nick Schofield, who sends out his first runner tomorrow, before wrapping up the show with our regular Wednesday update from Hong Kong with JA McGrath.

It's Melbourne Cup week and we're thrilled to have trainer Sheila Laxon with us. In 2001, Sheila was the first female trainer to win the Melbourne Cup, with a horse named Ethereal. Last year she became the first woman to win it twice when Knight's Choice crossed the line first. The success doesn't stop there, earlier this year she was honored at the NZ Thoroughbred Racing Awards. Sheila chats to Jesse.

Nick is on the scene at Flemington in the aftermath of the Melbourne Cup 2025, won by Half Yours. We hear from winning rider Jamie Melham, before Nick sits down with co-trainer Tony McEvoy to talk through the deep significance of the success. Wayne Lordan, rider of runner up Goodietwoshoes, also joins the show, while we hear from expat Dom Sutton, who fields a key contender in Thursday's Oaks, as well as Oliver and Tanya Sherwood, mid-sabbatical down under. Plus, BHA CEO Brant Dubshea reacts to newspaper reports that racing will get its carve out on the budget, while Dan Barber is here for a jumps review from last weekend. Australian sports host Adam Peacock is alongside for comment and insight.

After some “Good Morning” greetings, the Fat One natters about the (Kim) Beaver Moon before reading special e-letter from Patty, Patty Bacon and a voiceletter from the resting place of ”The King.” Plus there news from the future and some sad news from the Chicago’s. Happy National Donut Day.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan first off to continue to look back on the international action that we've enjoyed over the last few days starting at the Breeders' Cup and the European achievements before moving onto Melbourne on where we hear from Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jamie Melham who Nick called up with the day after her big success. Next attentions turn to the jumps as Rebecca Curtis weighs up the pros and cons of the Betfair Chase at Haydock over the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury for Cheltenham Festival and Irish National winner Haiti Couleur. Olly Murphy, who has Resplendent Grey in both races, shares his likely plans for the recent Carlisle winner as well as discussing some of his other brightest stars, including Jonbon and Douvan's half brother. Jane takes a look at the Clonmel Oil Chase tomorrow featuring three high class horses including Il Etait Temps who could be set for a big season and also an intriguing mares contest on the same card. We also hear from one of the latest jockeys to join the training ranks Nick Schofield, who sends out his first runner tomorrow, before wrapping up the show with our regular Wednesday update from Hong Kong with JA McGrath.

You've heard the full story, now let's have some fun. He’s the Irishman with a good Aussie impersonation. He is the 2024 Melbourne Cup winning jockey who stole our hearts — and maybe a few karaoke mics along the way! It's a classic Player Profile. Robbie’s got stories that gallop between glory and good fun. A golden voice, and a heart of gold

The Melbourne Cup has been run and won, Billy's horse did bugger-all, but we kick the show off with the All Sports Report - as darts superstar Luke Littler finally achieves a personal milestone. Collingwood's Jack Crisp is in studio to talk about Ronald McDonald House, then Max and Adrian battle it out in the Hump Day Quiz. Daisy's had another epiphany, Billy has some news you might've missed about LIV Golf, and as Oasis tours Australia Daisy puts together his top 5 Liam Gallagher quotes. Billy has upset an NRL legend over a burger, we find out about Billy's Melbourne Cup Day, then comedian Craig Gass is in studio with his excellent celebrity impressions, and how he ended up performing with KISS and Metallica. Finally, Billy's found a helium balloon, so he's got a joke about jockeys to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Jase has a hot property idea, Mike has the scoop on the Melbourne Cup winnings and Keyzie really, really loves food. OUT OF TIME:(00:00) Intro: YUM(03:36) THE BIG POLL(08:45) The Discovery(13:01) No Sleep Til The Hole In One(17:45) Telly(22:45) BREAKING NEWS(24:56) Intro: Recieving Stolen Goods (27:06) Jase's Big Idea(32:24) The Melbourne Cup Winnings(37:04) BACKBONING ON THE BENCH(42:57) Intro: Burger Boy(44:59) We talk to the Hole In One-r!(48:50) Best seats on the boundary(52:20) Farewell! Follow The Big Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki.Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns.Download the full podcast here:iHeartRadioAppleSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Two of Clint Week!! We don't really do horse racing but it's Melbourne Cup day and we're putting Mumma Di's special skill to the test with a $1,000 bet - hear the full result on the full podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fat One returns to tell you about his day which included a trip to the Ham Map, travel coupons, a gas report, sportsball, lots of Rambling and some sad news for the Fat One. Don't forget to VOTE! Happy National Candy Day.

Ten years ago, Michelle Payne became the first woman to win The Melbourne Cup but in the years since she's had to face many challenges, including a life threatening injury and family heartbreak.  Fortunately if there is one thing Michelle knows a lot about, it's how to get back up.Michelle Payne grew up on a farm, the youngest of ten kids, in a family were everyone was mad about horses and horse racing.  Her dad always said girls could be great jockeys if they were given the opportunity and she was determined to prove him right, despite some big challenges.She won her first race at age 15 and in 2015 became the first woman to win The Melbourne Cup and her beloved brother Stevie was her strapper for the race.Michelle Payne's memoir is called Ride OnThe executive producer of Conversations is Nicola Harrison.It explores horse racing, the Melbourne Cup, female jockey, large families, grief, death, animals, disability, training, injuring, horses, gambling, physical endurance, extreme weight loss, women, head injury, life threatening injuries, horses, recovery, resilience.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Today was goooood, we had Shaboozey in studio! He talked about opening for Jelly Roll and his Grammy noms. Jackie gave us her Melbourne Cup predictions so let's see if she gets a win! Next week we are having a fight between Intern Pete and Cooper, so today we put on a roast to get them heated. Who had the better diss? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is on the scene at Flemington in the aftermath of the Melbourne Cup 2025, won by Half Yours. We hear from winning rider Jamie Melham, before Nick sits down with co-trainer Tony McEvoy to talk through the deep significance of the success. Wayne Lordan, rider of runner up Goodietwoshoes, also joins the show, while we hear from expat Dom Sutton, who fields a key contender in Thursday's Oaks, as well as Oliver and Tanya Sherwood, mid-sabbatical down under. Plus, BHA CEO Brant Dubshea reacts to newspaper reports that racing will get its carve out on the budget, while Dan Barber is here for a jumps review from last weekend. Australian sports host Adam Peacock is alongside for comment and insight.

Frederick Charles Standish left England in 1852 under a false name and fleeing moneylenders. Landing in Melbourne, he was forced to live on the goldfields and run a sly grog business. Yet, just six years later, he would be the colony's Chief Commissioner of police, be a pallbearer at Robert O’Hara Burke's funeral, invent the Melbourne Cup, become a key player in the formation of the VRC and lead, very unsuccessfully, the hunt for Ned Kelly. Titus O'Reily and Mick Molloy examine the life of one of Australia's strangest characters, a man who paused the hunt for Ned Kelly while the weights of the Melbourne Cup were declared. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our resident tech expert, Kate Ritchie, joins us to reveal just how weak your password really is and why, if you don’t change it soon, you could be hacked. Wippa uncovers a surprising story about a world leader’s son turned rapper and of course we’ve got a taste of his music. We also recap the biggest moments from the race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup, and chat with Aussie acting legend Jason Clarke, who star of the new Apple TV series The Last Frontier. Of course, we couldn’t let him go without uncovering his surprising connection to someone on our team!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are increasing calls for the Melbourne Cup and horse racing generally to be stopped across the ditch and here in Aotearoa. The latest "Deathwatch" report from Australia's Coalition for the Protection of Race Horse says 175 thorough bred races horses died as a result of racing between August 2024 and July this year. That's an increase of nearly 14 percent compared to the year before. Here in New Zealand, the Deathwatch data records 15 deaths and 314 injuries for the year ending 31 July. Sandra Kyle from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses spoke to Lisa Owen.

The 165th edition of the Melbourne Cup has been run on a soft track at Flemington and the winner just crossed the finish line. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

On today's show, Jase meets a true backbone, Mike's got a new pet and Keyzie might poo himself. HOW UNTIMELY:(00:00) Intro: Summer Wet Bum Vibes(03:37) THE BIG POLL(08:21) Your thoughts!(12:58) Jase's wholesome interaction(18:04) TV(22:26) Melbourne Cup breakdown(24:04) BREAKING NEWS(29:16) Git Golfin'!(33:52) WFH(38:13) Intro: Cup Day(40:19) What's On The Dinner?(44:36) BEERFESTY(46:58) POLL RESULTS(50:32) Farewell! Follow The Big Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki.Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns.Download the full podcast here:iHeartRadioAppleSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Melbourne Cup is Australia's most famous horse race. While it has historically attracted huge crowds, it also raises questions over the ethics and practices of the racing industry, its treatment of animals and influence on problem gambling. - लाखौँ मानिसको मन जित्न सफल र “अस्ट्रेलियालाई नै रोक्ने” विश्व चर्चित घोडा दौड प्रतियोगिता विवाद रहित भने छैन।

Sports Broadcaster and Author Warwick Hadfield joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events.

ASIO boss Mike Burgess issues a major warning about threats to Australia, outrage erupts over the Melbourne Cup winner’s bleeding mouth. Plus, fears of a power-price recession grow as the RBA holds rates steady.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get set for tomorrow's Melbourne Cup with a special edition of The Rush Hour. Billy and Daisy start by talking to Channel 7 Racing expert Lizzie Jelfs about whether a horse Billy part-owns is any chance of taking home the Cup, before looking at some of the funniest horse names, and the funniest moments in horse racing over the years. Billy has some Melbourne Cup Fun Facts, the boys speak to the voice of racing Matt Hill, they trade stories from their times in the Birdcage Marquee, we hear a Daryl Braithwaite Idiot Song, and Billy has a horse-themed joke to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast description was blatantly written by AI... In this episode, the Clint, Meg, & Dan Podcast with Ash London starts with relatable humor about sending risky texts and evolves into various engaging segments. They dive into fun-filled chats about lucky lotto numbers, horse racing, and even intense debates on celebrity rankings. Special guests like Paul from the TAB provide professional insights on the Melbourne Cup, and listeners share their life-changing habits. From Vin Diesel's place in celebrity rankings to practical tips like drinking more water for better health, this episode is packed with entertaining and insightful discussions. 00:00 Welcome to the Clint Meghan Dan Podcast05:07 Passport Photo Dilemmas11:17 First Call of the Day: Horse Breeding Insights20:26 Step-Sibling Fantasies and Listener Stories30:06 The Peoples Powerball39:21 Britney Spears' Struggles and Media Scrutiny42:08 Reflecting on Britney Spears43:11 Gen Z Quiz with Bella47:16 Postcode Playlist: Dunedin Edition57:54 Life-Changing Tips and Hacks01:13:22 Celebrity Rankings Debate

We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyThere's been hope of a November interest rate cut to coincide with the Melbourne Cup for months, but with inflation rising again, it seems all bets are off.What have the three rate cuts already granted this year done to house prices? Today, ABC finance commentator Alan Kohler looks at what's happening in the market and how immigration policies have left Australia with rising demand for housing and not enough tradies to construct them. Featured: Alan Kohler, ABC finance presenter and columnist

Dự báo có thể mưa lớn tại Melbourne Cup, biến cuộc đua thành ẩn số khó lường. Tại New York Marathon, huyền thoại Eliud Kipchoge đã chính thức giã từ đường đua chuyên nghiệp. Đáng chú ý, Tottenham Hotspur chìm trong khủng hoảng tinh thần khi cầu thủ công khai "bỏ mặc" HLV Thomas Frank. Đến với bóng đá Châu á, bê bối chấn động 7 cầu thủ nhập tịch Malaysia đối diện lệnh cấm thi đấu từ FIFA do nghi ngờ gian lận giấy tờ.

On the latest edition of The Front Page, host Jonathan Harding is joined by Maddy Playle and Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd to discuss Frankie Dettori's US retirement and plans for a South American swansong. The panel also reflects on a remarkable weekend for European trainers at the Breeders' Cup, with Willie Mullins, Aidan O'Brien, Francis Graffard and Charlie Appleby among those on the scoresheet, and looks ahead to Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.

Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

Melbourne Cup, dubbed as “the race that stops a nation,” is on 4 November this year. SBS Japanese spoke to Kousuke Kawakami, a former jockey who has built his career in Australia, about what makes Australian horse racing so special and his time in the saddle. This story was first published in 2024. - 毎年11月の第1火曜日に開催される、世界的に有名な競馬のイベント「メルボルンカップ」。「国を止めるレース」としても知られています。オーストラリアでジョッキーとして活躍した川上鉱介さんに、オーストラリア競馬の魅力などについてお聞きしました。2024年放送。

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Emerante de Pradines's son, Richard Morse, tells us about his mother's life and her commitment to de-demonising vodou culture through her music. Haiti expert Kate Hodgson, from University College Cork in Ireland, expands on the history of the country in the 20th Century. The story of how an Argentinian doctor was inspired to create a new treatment for heart disease and when the death of a Catholic priest sent shockwaves through El Salvador in 1977. Plus, the memories of a survivor of the Srebrenica massacre in 1995, when thousands of Bosnian Muslims were killed by Bosnian Serb Soldiers thirty years ago. The first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup and Orson Welles's famous re-telling of the War of the Worlds, which sparked mass panic in America. Contributors: Richard Morse – son of Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines Lucy Hodgson – lecturer in French at University College Cork in Ireland Dr Julio Palmaz – the inventor of the balloon-expandable stent Gabina Dubon – colleague of Father Rutilio Grande Sister Ana Maria Pineda – theologian and author Hasan Nuhanovic – survivor of the Srebrenica massacre Michelle Payne – 2015 Melbourne Cup winner Archive recordings of Orson Welles, his producer John Houseman and writer Howard Koch (Photo: Orson Welles rehearsing a radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' classic, The War of the Worlds on October 10, 1938. Credit: Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

The highlight's of today's show, where Macca chats with callers from Australia All Over about anything and everything.

Ahead of Australia's most famous horse race, the Melbourne Cup, we go back 10 years to when Michelle Payne was the first, and so far only, female jockey to win the title.Michelle, the youngest of 10 children, came from a racing family with seven of her siblings becoming jockeys. Throughout her career, she suffered a series of serious injuries that nearly forced her to retire, but her perseverance paid off when she won the race in 2015 on Prince of Penzance at 100-1 odds.She tells Uma Doraiswamy about her part in racing history.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: Michelle Payne winning the Melbourne Cup in 2015. Credit: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad at Del Mar ahead of Breeders' Cup 2025 with all the latest racing news. Guests today include Ron Anderson, latterly agent to Frankie Dettori, plus Dettori's new employer Kia Joorabchian on how his future is likely to look. Plus, Mike Repole, as forthright as ever on the Breeders' Cup Classic, Sam Sangster, Richard Brown and Tim Gredley. Meanwhile, Joseph O'Brien looks ahead to the Melbourne Cup, and Charlotte chats to reigning champion Simone Meloni as the deadline approaches for the Godolphin Thoroughbred Industry Awards.

Episode Description: When Charlene mysteriously vanishes “to Oz,” Max and Molly follow her back to 1876 Melbourne, Australia—just in time for a famous horse raise known as The Melbourne Cup. There, they meet 11-year-old jockey Peter St. Albans and his horse Briseis. As they calculate odds, distances, and speed, the trio learns a timeless lesson about choices, consequences, and doing what's right. Math Concepts: Understanding odds and probability (24 to 1 betting odds mean a $1 bet wins $24); Probability of winning; Unit conversions and measurement: Proportional reasoning and rate; Basic multiplication and addition.History/Geography Concepts:  The Melbourne Cup (Australia's major horse-racing event, first held in 1861); Historic jockey Peter St. Albans (Michael Bowden), the youngest to win the Melbourne Cup.

Australia corresponent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a surge in inflation coming as a shock to markets and economists, dashing hopes that the country's central bank could deliver a much anticipated interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup day next week.

From a small Irish town to the grandest stages in Australian racing — Robbie Dolan’s story has it all. A family steeped in racing tradition, yet he was a late bloomer in the saddle. Then came the leap of faith — a one-way ticket to Australia, a dream, and a chance to prove himself as an apprentice jockey. And that he did. But Robbie’s tale doesn’t stop at the track. With an unbelievable voice and fearless spirit, he took his talent from the turf to the television, capturing hearts on The Voice Australia. And then… the fairytale finish. Against all odds, on an outsider no one saw coming, Robbie Dolan storms home to win the 2024 Melbourne Cup. It’s the kind of story that feels straight out of Hollywood — or maybe just another classic episode of The Howie Games. He is one talented Irishman! And tells it brilliantly.

Now with a t-shirt under his hoodie, Billy kicks us off with the All Sports Report, as the Diamonds attempt to break their NZ hoodoo tonight in Christchurch. Daisy guides you through the AFL's seven new rule changes for 2026, before Daniel and AJ battle it it out in the Hump Day Quiz. Billy's Pub Yarn from a bloke named Deano turns into an epic story about Billy riding into a bar on a horse. After an American basketball announcer cocked up the pronunciation of Bendigo, Billy took us through other examples of Americans getting Aussie sports wrong. We've got an epic prize to give away to the Supercars BP Adelaide Grand Final, and the voice of racing Matt Hill joins the boys to preview the Melbourne Cup. Finally, Billy has a joke about tonight's dinner to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is one bloody talented Irishman! From a small Irish town to the grandest stages in Australian racing — Robbie Dolan’s story has it all. A family steeped in racing tradition, yet he was a late bloomer in the saddle. Then came the leap of faith — a one-way ticket to Australia, a dream, and a chance to prove himself as an apprentice jockey. And that he did. But Robbie’s tale doesn’t stop at the track. With an unbelievable voice and fearless spirit, he took his talent from the turf to the television, capturing hearts on The Voice Australia. And then… the fairytale. Against all odds, on an outsider no one saw coming, Robbie Dolan storms home to win the 2024 Melbourne Cup. It’s the kind of story that feels straight out of Hollywood — or maybe just another classic episode of The Howie Games.

Billy has made an interesting sartorial choice today, but he powers on to deliver the All Sports Report as Saudi Arabia ponders building a stadium in the sky. Channel 7 horse racing expert Lizzie Jelfs calls in as co-owner of a horse with Billy that's running in the Melbourne Cup - so how does she think it will do? We're after your best pub yarn, and Topics Thomas wants to know how you know you're old. Daisy has a personality test for Billy, we have your chance to win an awesome experience at the Supercars BP Adelaide Grand Final, and India has an astonishing record in ODI games. Melbourne United young gun Dash Daniels joins the boys in studio as they are on a 9-0 run, plus he talks about his brother Dyson's $153m contract, and playing against NBA stars on the New Orleans Pelicans. Finally, Billy has a joke about flowers to close us out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They review a tremendous weekend that began with Ka Ying Rising and ended with Calandagan, and do so in the company of Francis Graffard (who also has news of his many other international contenders for the remainder of the year), TPD's Adam Mills, JA McGrath reporting from Randwick, and Hong Kong CEO Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges. Adrian Bott joins the show as his team reacts to the enforced withdrawal of Sir Delius from the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, while Caulfield Cup-winning trainer Calvin McEvoy enjoys the spellbinding performance of Half Yours.

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They review a tremendous weekend that began with Ka Ying Rising and ended with Calandagan, and do so in the company of Francis Graffard (who also has news of his many other international contenders for the remainder of the year), TPD's Adam Mills, JA McGrath reporting from Randwick, and Hong Kong CEO Winfried Engelbrecht Bresges. Adrian Bott joins the show as his team reacts to the enforced withdrawal of Sir Delius from the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, while Caulfield Cup-winning trainer Calvin McEvoy enjoys the spellbinding performance of Half Yours.

Nick is joined by Matt Chapman for today's edition of the world's most recognised racing podcast. They ask questions of the major horses in the lead up to British Champions' Day, and do so in the company of jockey James Doyle., who has six live chances through the UK's big Ascot finale. Plus, Channel 7's Jason Richardson joins us in association with Aushorse to discuss the Everest draw, as Matt ramps up the pressure on Ka Ying Rising. Cheshire-based owner Garry Adams is the latest candidate to join our ROA hustings, Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on the season's two year olds, Will Duff-Gordon has news on a new initiative between TPD and Ascot, while multiple Melbourne Cup winning owner Nick Williams is our Weatherbys Bloodstock Guest.