Podcasts about Melbourne Cup

The way James McDonald is reeling off Gr 1 wins it seems certain he'll need only two more full seasons to seriously threaten Damien Oliver's record of 129 Australian wins at the elite level. Until that happens we can continue to appreciate the distinguished record “Ollie” left behind when he retired from race riding seventeen months ago. Those 129 Gr 1's were the highlights of a magnificent career tally of 3189. Throw in 14 Scobie Breasley medals, 10 Melbourne jockey's premierships and an induction into the Racing Australia Hall of Fame at age 36, and you've got one hell of a record. Damien's Melbourne Cup win on Media Puzzle in 2002 came just days after the death of his jockey brother Jason who'd suffered multiple injuries in a Perth barrier trial fall. The story of the tragedy behind Media Puzzle's win made news around the world and remains a part of Australian racing folklore. A podcast seemed the best way to identify and document the many facets of the fascinating life of one of our best ever jockeys. “Ollie” was happy to oblige and we caught him in reminiscent mood.  He begins by admitting he still gets an occasional withdrawal symptom when the big races roll around. Damien talks of his final day in the saddle- a four race international jockey's series in Saudi Arabia. He looks back on his final Melbourne Cup carnival. Three wins over the week consolidated his all time record of 88 wins for the four day carnival. The former ace jockey looks back on his final day of riding in Australia. From seven rides at Perth's Ascot track he won the last three races to the delight of 10,000 racegoers. It was an emotional day for the WA born horseman. He talks about the death of his father Ray in a Kalgoorlie race fall in 1975. He was just three years old. Damien reflects on his original apprenticeship to step father Lindsay Rudland, and the unforgettable thrill of his very first winning ride at Bunbury. He recalls the manner in which negotiations played out for his transfer to the Freedman stable in Melbourne. He says the experience was intimidating in the beginning. The multiple premiership winner reflects on the first of his 129 Gr 1 victories. He was just 18 years old at the time.  He agrees that Mannerism's Caulfield Cup win in 1992 was the one to propel him onto the big stage. Damien is happy to admit his first Melbourne Cup appearance finished in a disaster. He's still in disbelief that he was able to win 18 Gr 1's before completing his apprenticeship. Damien reflects on the first of his three Melbourne Cup wins on Doriemus in 1995. He pays special tribute to the top class stayer. He was happy to revisit the incredible Media Puzzle story of 2002. The death of brother Jason following a freak accident in a Perth barrier trial and the reason for his decision to ride the Irish stayer in the Melbourne Cup. He remembers the race, the emotion, the aftermath and the release of a movie called The Cup nine years later. He recalls the circumstances leading up to his engagement for Fiorente in the 2013 Melbourne Cup. He'd never ridden the horse in a race but played a major part in the stallion's preparation leading up to the big race. Damien talks of three second placings in the famous event. He reflects on some favourite moments from his Gr 1 journey beginning with his first Cox Plate success on Dane Ripper in 1997. Damien remembers his second Cox Plate win on the great West Aussie Northerly. He had to survive a double protest. The champion jockey has won some major races several times over. He looks back on multiple victories in races like the Victoria Oaks, the Victoria Derby, and the 1000 Guineas.  Damien talks of several great sprinters he got to ride with special mention of the powerful grey Schillaci. Oliver won 5 races on the brilliant Testa Rossa including 3 Gr 1's. He reflects on one famous defeat at the hands of Redoute's Choice in the 1999 Caulfield Guineas. Damien says the last elite horse he rode was the multiple Gr 1 winner Anamoe. He picked up the ride on the emerging superstar when Covid restrictions prevented James McDonald from commuting to Melbourne. He was chuffed to finally snare a Golden Slipper win on Sydney filly Forensics in 2007. He had a beautiful run from the inside gate but had a fight on his hands to stave off Zizou. Damien was happy to talk about one career low point- an eight month disqualification after being found guilty of a betting offence. He explains how it took two years before he was actually charged.  He looks back on the worst of the many injuries he sustained in 35 years of race riding- a spinal fusion enabled him to keep going for another 18 years. Damien talks of the reaction of wife Trish to his retirement announcement in 2023, and the current activities of daughters Niali and Zara and son Luke. It's a laid back chat with a jockey regarded by many racing students as one of the greatest in Australian racing history.

He had a dream. And is living it. Matt Hill is the voice behind some of the best moments in Australian sport. He is already a broadcasting icon. But, he is an even better bloke. And he explains the dream he is living, brilliantly. From calling races around the hallways as a kid, to voicing the Melbourne Cup, Olympics and footy and plenty more sports (wait until you hear the list!). Matt Hill is the dream chaser who never gave up — even when he was on the dole or facing a life-threatening health scare at the Beijing Games. This is a powerful story of grit, passion, and pure love for sport. A master of the mic… who’s still just a fan at heart. Thanks Matty! See you Thursday Night on Fox Footy! *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He had a dream. And is living it. Matt Hill is the voice behind some of the best moments in Australian sport. He is already a broadcasting icon. But, he is an even better bloke. And he explains the dream he is living, brilliantly. From calling races around the hallways as a kid, to voicing the Melbourne Cup, Olympics and footy and plenty more sports (wait until you hear the list!). Matt Hill is the dream chaser who never gave up — even when he was on the dole or facing a life-threatening health scare at the Beijing Games. This is a powerful story of grit, passion, and pure love for sport. A master of the mic… who’s still just a fan at heart. Thanks Matty! See you Thursday Night on Fox Footy! *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daggy & Beaver return with Show Us Your Tips, to look at one of the feature meetings of the Queensland Racing Carnival, headlined by the Doomben 10,000. The big card also includes Group 2 Spirit of Boom Classic and G3 Rough Habit Plate & JRA Chairman's Handicap. BEST Daggy – R6 N1 Sir Delius Beaver – R5 N8 Beskar VALUE Daggy – R3 N4 Apuntar Beaver – R7 N1 Tiger Shark We also check out the Andrew Ramsden meeting from Flemington, where a free ticket into the Melbourne Cup is up for grabs in the staying feature. BEST Daggy – R2 N1 Highvol Beaver – R 6 N11 King Zephyr VALUE Daggy – R8 N12 King Zeus Beaver – R8 N10 Wings of Song And just because Beaver is a sucker for punishment, he's also done the form at Scone! BEST Daggy – R4 N5 Our Diamond Lil Beaver – R10 N16 Gallant Star VALUE Daggy – Brudenell Beaver – R2 N4 Rouge Moulin Throw in quaddie numbers from both venues and best bets from the rest of Australia for a fun show as always!

The Group 1 caravan rolls into Brisbane for the 10,000, there's plenty of black type at Scone in the heart of thoroughbred country and the stayers battle for a Melbourne Cup golden ticket at Flemington.

Big episode this week, Plummers! The voice of racing, Matt Hill, joins us for the full show as we chat about his incredible career in commentary and dive into some classic 200Plus filth. Plus, Grace Egan is back and joins Butts and Chom after we unpack a huge week in 200Plus. Don't miss it! Enjoy plums and remember to GET THE KNEES UP! We're on Youtube! Full episodes now will drop Wednesday nights: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@200PlusPodcast⁠ Send us your voice messages here: ⁠https://memo.fm/200pluspodcast/⁠ Produced by Josh Moffitt 200 PLUS Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/200pluspod/⁠ Sam Draper:⁠ www.instagram.com/drvper/⁠ Nick Butler: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nick_butler10/⁠ Charlie Comben: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/charliecomben/⁠ Clubby Sports: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ClubbySports⁠ Producey:⁠ https://producey.com/

For many decades the NSW Riverina has produced an endless list of outstanding trainers and jockeys. One of the latest recruits to hit the headlines on the big stage is young jockey Tyler Schiller who reeled off a couple of Gr 1 wins during the recent Championships. One man to leave his mark as a jockey and trainer is Dave Heywood who retired in 2020 after six decades in the racing industry. As a jockey he rode exclusively in the Riverina and Victoria. Surprisingly he never once got to ride on a Sydney track but he trained numerous winners in the harbour city. Dave Heywood earned the respect of all sections of the industry during 12 years in the saddle and another 48 years as a trainer. The rising 80 year old is in reminiscent mood as he joins us on the podcast. Dave says he's blessed with good health. Right off the top he answers the commonly asked question about his relationship if any to ace jockey Nick Heywood. Dave says his primary sporting interests these days revolve around the dart board and the pool room. Few realise Dave was Victorian born. He explains how the family got to settle in the Riverina. The veteran horseman remembers riding trackwork at age 11 for legendary trainer Bert Honeychurch who became his master. Dave hasn't forgotten his very first day as a professional jockey. He greeted the judge twice. He talks about the horses involved. He still remembers the thrill of riding a winner first up on the historic Flemington course. Dave looks back on the transfer of his indentures to top Melbourne trainer Brian Courtney. He realises how lucky he was to pick up a ride in the Melbourne Cup at just 15 years of age. He talks of the horse he rode for an iconic trainer and takes us through the running of the Centenary Melbourne Cup of 1960. One of the runners was Dave's favourite horse. He looks back on his association with the man who took Phar Lap to America in 1932. Dave got to ride the talented Webster in an unsuitable race at Werribee. Although unplaced he still regards the horse as the best he ever rode in a race. He acknowledges several other talented horses he got to ride during his time in Melbourne. One of them was owned by a Hollywood movie legend. Dave was back in the Riverina in 1969. His weight was on the rise but he managed to ride for another few years with great success. He's especially proud of a winning sequence over two days at Benalla. He explains that he was actually talked into applying for a trainer's licence. Dave looks back on his “Indies trilogy”- Prince Of Indies, Pride Of Indies and King Of Indies, three talented horses who won more than 60 races between them. He pays tribute to his late brother-in-law Russ Milne who owned the Indies trio. He also loved a punt whenever his horses were racing. Dave is adamant the unsound Shadameneo was the best horse he trained. The former outstanding horseman pays tribute to the indestructible Green Ridge, veteran of 200 race starts. He looks back on prolific winners like Vain Alert, Hillston Exchange, Man Of Peace and Living On A Prayer. This is a long overdue chat with a great competitor and a gentleman of Riverina racing. 

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

In the world of sports broadcasting, they don’t come much more accomplished - or beloved - than the one and only Bruce McAvaney. Throughout his career, Bruce has covered an incredible 12 summer Olympic games, 20 AFL Grand Finals, the world swimming and world athletic championships, Rugby World Cup, Melbourne Cup and a slew of others. In this episode, you’ll hear about the early influences that ignited Bruce’s passion for sport, the mentors who have supported him throughout his career, and why he remains dedicated to doing the same for up-and-coming broadcasters. Bruce’s almost encyclopaedic knowledge of the sporting world is undoubtedly a result of the extensive preparation he prides himself on, and he tells us why ‘being prepared’ is key advice he gives to young people wanting to follow their dreams. You'll also hear Bruce talk about the more challenging aspects of being a high-profile media personality, why he’s so excited about 17-year-old Australian sprinter, Gout Gout, how self-doubt still manages to creep in after all these years, and the iconic Olympic moment that caught him off guard. Watch this episode on 7Plus in Australia. If you enjoy listening to the Empowering Leaders podcast, be sure to subscribe and please, if you have a moment, leave a review for us so we can reach more listeners and empower more leaders. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time. Empowering Leaders is proudly partnered with Victoria University. Find more information about studying at VU here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a fantastic Day 1 of The Championships at Randwick last weekend, we return for Day 2. Autumn Glow, Treasurethe Moment, Via Sistina, and Fangirl? How may win?! Zach, Tom, and Kohei preview the Randwick card. Jump in FB - www.facebook.com/groups/giveusaspellpodcast IG and X - @giveusaspellpod Rate and review the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Auckland could become one of the cornerstones of the SailGP calendar, with the league discussing a six-year agreement to run events in the City of Sails. The global foiling league made its debut in Auckland in January, with bumper crowds turning out to enjoy the action on the Waitematā Harbour. It's a sight Sir Russell Coutts hopes to see more of in years to come. “One of the things we're trying to do with SailGP is make it an annual event, and I know the authorities in New Zealand are interested as well, so we're discussing something like a six-year, or six-season, term, because there are huge benefits in coming back year after year,” he told the Herald. “Like many of the iconic events around the world, whether it be the Melbourne Cup or the Australian Open tennis, people get to know when they're on at a certain time of the year and that has its distinct advantages. “We're looking to do the same as we build out our calendar to 20-plus events a year. We're looking to grow those events in the various continents around the world. “So in Australasia, of course, we're looking to expand that calendar of events and no doubt you'll see some announcements on that in the coming weeks.” Coutts said the make-up of those six years was still being discussed, with the potential of a four-year commitment with a two-year right of renewal an option alongside a straight six-year deal. It comes after the success of its first time in Auckland, with the event having a 46% audience increase between that and the season opener in Dubai late in 2024. The economic impact report for the event is expected to be made public soon, however, Coutts told the Herald it revealed a US$36 million ($63m) return. That number is a 73% increase on the 2024 New Zealand SailGP event, held in Christchurch, which amassed a total economic impact of US$20.7m for the host region. In a statement to the Herald, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill said it was positive about the potential to host SailGP again. “As with any major event investment, there is a process to follow including post-event analysis and a new business case. We are working constructively with the SailGP team to ensure we have all the information to take this forward and are working to a mid-April timeline,” Hill said. “We face significant funding challenges for attracting and delivering major events in Auckland. At present, we do not have a sustainable long-term funding model and this remains a critical issue.” While Coutts has previously spoken about the potential for other host cities in New Zealand, he said at this stage the organisation was not looking anywhere but Auckland. “It was a great event in Auckland, wasn't it? I think it was hugely successful from SailGP's perspective, but also from the city's perspective and New Zealand's perspective for that matter “We are not looking, at this stage, at other events in New Zealand, but that's not to say we wouldn't do at some time in the future.” While season five has its fourth of 13 confirmed events on the calendar in Los Angeles this weekend, plans are already in place for further expansion in season six. This season brought the addition of two new teams and another two are expected to be added for the next campaign as well as more stops on the calendar. The expanded lineup is also expected to see racing move to split-fleet racing, with seven boats on the water at a time opposed to the current structure in which all 12 teams compete against one another in fleet racing. “We're going to run a process with the next two teams that we put on sale, which are teams 13 and 14, that'll be more of a structured assessment of the various buyers,” Coutts said. “We know that there's buyer interest out there, and obviously we evaluate which country they're going to be representing as well and the where they could host an event, because we like to pair teams with events in their own countries as well. “All of those things come into it as well as the offer on the economics behind the team. We'll be going through a process for that for teams 13 and 14 over the coming months and that process will be announced in due course.” - Christopher Reive LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to On The Piss. Our weekly show where we sit down, have a beer and talk shit for an hour.Today we sat down with the man who won the 2024 Melbourne Cup, Robbie Dolan! We met Robbie at a golf event recently and knew we had to get him in for a chat. He's an absolute legend who loves a beer and a hit of golf, he's got a set of pipes on him too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've had several emails lately enquiring about Jim Byrne's future plans. He was missing in action for the latter half of 2024 and has been relatively quiet since returning to the saddle. We haven't had Jim on the podcast for close to five years. The time is right to catch up with one of Queensland's best ever jockeys. Jim begins by talking about Michael Cahill's recent farewell meeting on the Gold Coast, but makes it clear he's not yet ready to follow suit. He talks of his departure from the riding ranks in late 2023, a break he was badly needing. Jim says he was relatively injury free for the first half of his long riding career. He says most of his troubles began in 2019 when he was dislodged from a young horse after a track gallop.  He says he was unaware of the extent of the damage. It was two weeks later when he virtually lost the use of his right arm during a two year old race at Eagle Farm. Jim admits to being a very bad patient during long injury layoffs. The champion jockey recalls the wonderful trot he was enjoying in late 2019 when involved in a freakish fall after passing the post at Doomben. More surgery followed. He was barely back in the saddle when he came down with a golden staph infection in one elbow. He also needed minor surgery when one of the screws holding a knee plate suddenly slipped out of alignment. Jim finally got on a trouble free run and the winners were flowing again. He was lucky enough to form an association with the brilliant Rothfire. His five wins on the horse included the Gr 1 J.J Atkins. Around the same time Byrne teamed up with the brilliant Apache Chase. One of his six wins on the horse came in the Gr 1 Kingsford Smith Cup. The jockey was especially thrilled to win the feature race for longtime supporter Desleigh Forster. The veteran jockey talks of his apprenticeship to the highly respected Pat Duff whose recent passing saddened the Queensland racing industry. Jim hasn't forgotten the name of his first winner at Beaudesert but the trainer's name has slipped his memory. He talks of his first ever metropolitan win on the Noel Doyle trained White Hope. Jim has no doubt a win in the Gr 3 Lightning Hcp at Eagle Farm was the one to bring him under notice as an emerging talent. He delights in reflecting on his 13 rides on the Newcastle trained Adam, the first of them resulting in a narrow defeat in the Doomben $10,000. He looks back on his homestretch duel with Michael Pelling on Laurie's Lottery. He even threw in a protest. The jockey pays tribute to Adam's trainer Ray Brock. Jim then looks back on his first Gr 1 win- a thrilling Stradbroke victory on Adam. He remembers a Sydney Gr 2 win on the genuine stallion and several placings in elite company. Jim looks back on a brief association with brilliant grey filly Gold Edition. The daughter of Lion Hunter gave the jockey two wins at Flemington during Melbourne Cup week in 2006.  He looks back on a surprise “pick up” ride in 2008 which gave him an unexpected win in the time honoured Queensland Derby. Jim was often a “go-to” jockey for interstate trainers taking horses to the Brisbane winter carnival. He remembers with affection a brief but exciting partnership with Redzel which produced an all the way win in the Doomben $10,000. He talks of a Ramornie Hcp win at Grafton for the Snowden stable.  Jim has fond memories of a Gr 2 Hill Stakes win on Desert War for the Waterhouse stable. The ace rider reflects on his association with the dynamic sprinter General Nediym. He says the horse was probably past his best, but still very effective at the top level. Jim has been quietly planning his life after racing for several years. He and wife Rhamie are developing a very workable saddlery shop in the basement of their Brisbane home. Rhamie is emerging as a Group 1 seamstress. The veteran jockey pays a much deserved tribute to his wife of 30 years.  Jim brings us up to date with the  current progress of his four kids, Corey, Georgia, Madison and Lachlan. Jim Byrne has a legion of fans in the Sunshine State. They'll be delighted to hear from the four time Brisbane premiership winner. 

The legendary jockey's sudden retirement announcement in December caught the NZ racing industry by surprise.  Opie says he'd been contemplating retirement for six months but it took a simple experience on Xmas Day to convince him the time was right. The champion jockey was out jogging on Xmas morning, wearing his mandatory heavy sweat gear when he was suddenly conscious of passers by in high spirits, out enjoying life on such a special day. Opie was unplaced on 3 rides at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. Driving home to Matamata after the races he made the massive decision to call time on his stellar 30 year career. He says the withdrawal symptoms have been manageable so far. Opie says he was a little hesitant as he sat down to type out his retirement announcement for release on social media. The jockey says weight issues have plagued him for many years. He explains just how tough it's been over time. He reminds us that he walked away from racing more than twenty years ago when wasting got the better of him. He spent eighteen months out of the industry during which time he gave the rugby code some serious attention. Kiwis and Australians alike have been curious about the champion jockey's unusual christian name. He puts forward a simple explanation. Opie talks about an apprenticeship to his godfather Steve Autridge, at the time head trainer for the Te Akau machine. He says Autridge has been an important influence in his life. He talks about the TeAkau training operation at Matamata, and the  breathtaking environment of Te Akau Stud in the Waikato, where it all begins for the David Ellis homebreds. Opie was happy to wander down memory lane. He's never forgotten his very first day as a professional jockey. His first winning ride in 1995 left an indelible memory.   The brilliant jockey announced his arrival in a big way. He was only 17 when he won his first Gr 1, the 1998 Auckland Cup on Jezabeel. Opie wasn't retained on Jezabeel in the Melbourne Cup of the same year but was lucky enough to get on a wonderful NZ staying filly during the same carnival. He won the historic Victoria Oaks on Grand Archway. Shortly before that Melbourne carnival he made a quick trip to NSW as a favour to a young Kiwi friend who was just getting started as a trainer in Sydney. He happened to ride the trainer's first Australian winner in an obscure maiden at Wyong. Opie looks back on some stunning NZ career statistics. He makes no secret of the fact that the brilliant sprinting mare Imperatriz was his all time favourite. He talks about the brilliant mare's best performances. Second only to Imperatriz on Bosson's list of favourites is the dynamic Melody Belle. He looks back on 6 Gr 1 wins on the wonderful mare. He was delighted to partner Melody Belle in her only Australian Gr 1 victory. He speaks with great admiration of another top tier Te Akau mare, the talented Avantage. He rode her in eight of sixteen wins which included five Gr 1's.  Opie looks back on his association with several other exciting horses he got to ride in the famous tangerine and royal blue Te Akau colours. He makes special mention of the lightly raced Te Akau Shark. He says we never saw the best of this exciting Rip Van Winkle gelding. The 99 time Gr 1 winning rider devotes extra time to his memories of Mongolian Khan, the top class stayer who gave him victory in two of Australia's most famous races.  Opie came back to ride him in three Sydney races the following autumn, but says he wasn't the same horse. The jockey pays a warm tribute to Mongolian Khan's trainer Murray Baker. The newly inducted retiree speaks of his three children. He and first wife Samantha Spratt are the parents of 19 year old Cody who shares his father's love of hunting and fishing.  Opie talks of the two younger children he shares with second wife Emily- Max who's six,  and daughter Honour who's nearing three years of age. The Auckland Racing Club acknowledged Opie's impact on NZ racing when they released a special audio presentation a few years ago. Whenever the jockey won a race at the Karaka Millions meeting the catchy chant of “There's Only One Opie Bosson” resonated through the public address system, generating great crowd involvement. He talks of his reaction to a rare honour.  Great to catch up with a jockey who was appointed an Officer Of The NZ Order OF Merit in 2023 for his services to racing.

Remembering why Hamish and Andy ended up on the front page of the paper, as well as the time Hamish tried to run a marathon without any training. The boys then recall the year that Hamish’s psychic dream was actually accurate, correctly predicting the winner of the Melbourne Cup!

In this episode hosted by Shoddy Mac, we explore some uplifting stories from around the world. A British zoo discovers their female penguin Maggie is actually male and renames him Magnus. Scientific research reveals a Vitamin K precursor could potentially cure prostate cancer. Jockey Glen Boss is reunited with his lost Melbourne Cup trophies after a taxi mishap. There's a heartwarming tale of a steer named Magnum, who frequents Tim Hortons with his owner. Lastly, a study suggests dogs might be able to detect bladder cancer in other dogs through scent. The episode concludes with information on how to enjoy the show ad-free.00:00 Penguin Mix-Up01:13 Vitamin K and Prostate Cancer01:39 Jockey's Lost and Found Trophies02:25 Magnum the Steer at Tim Hortons03:13 Dogs Detecting Bladder CancerUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

Conversations is bringing you a summer treat — a collection of Sarah's most memorable guests through out the years. People travel from all over the world to learn about horses from Ken Faulkner. But after a life-threatening riding accident on his favourite horse, Smoke, Ken had to learn to walk and ride again, rediscovering himself in the process.When Ken Faulkner was growing up in rural Queensland, he saw horses as tools for farm work, using them to muster and get around the station.But his very pragmatic view of these enigmatic creatures changed when Ken got his very own horse called Sascha, and 'started' her from scratch.Sascha helped Ken develop his own style of horsemanship, and in the process Ken's attitude toward himself also changed, as he edged closer and closer to the man he always wanted to be.Since then, Ken has become so respected for how he transforms horses and their riders, that people travel from all over the world to learn from him.After a terrible accident on one of his favourite horses, Smoke, Ken had to learn to walk and ride again, and at the same time he discovered himself all over again.This episode of Conversations includes discussion about horses, horsemanship, horse riding, horse training, cattle stations, Australian outback, animal behaviour, traumatic brain injury, TBI, farming, racing, Melbourne Cup, horse accident, accident, acquired brain injury, Queensland, France, Japan, United States of America, USA, ranches, equestrian, rodeo, cowboys. 

With Phar Lap now the favourite for the Melbourne Cup, Harry Telford started to turn his eye to his expiring contract with David Davis, resulting in the men engaging in more political manoeuvring than you see in Parliament. None of this mattered to Phar Lap, who was about to deliver the greatest Melbourne Cup Carnival ever, despite an assassination attempt. Titus is touring the country. Tickets are on sale now. Sat 16 Nov: The Leadbeater, Melbourne https://theleadbeaterhotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d7d3259b-2256-48b0-be2e-174d62dd917e Wed 20 Nov: Rosemount, Perth FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/63cc2642-6733-4511-9362-dff37fe6a685?Event=199073 Wed 27 Nov: The Triffid, Brisbane https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/titus-o-reily-sport-the-unauthorised-history/171148 Fri 29 Nov: The Comedy Store, Sydney https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/138570 Sat 30 Nov: Fun Time Pony, Canberra FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285551 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.

Mel and Toc are back talking s#*t this week – so you know there is going to be laughs. We have two roving reports from Samford Parklands and another from Ruth Perkins at Meijo Koen parkrun in Nagoya, Japan. Dazza's has all the elegance of a Melbourne Cup field, there is a plethora of launches to announce, plus Mel has another big idea! You better tune in if you want to hear all about it.

Miguel is nowhere to be seen as he continues to celebrate the Donald's re-election. In Miguel's absence, Raj (aka Triple Cheese) (aka Sen's cousin) takes his place for his second appearance on the pod. We start with some Stay Dangerous's, talk US politics, Pauline Hanson, Melbourne Cup, bathroom rare units and finally Sen has some mind your manners.Our game this week is “Guess Who,” both the cousins have very niche knowledge on useless things and people so Ro puts them to the test with a guessing game of famous people with some very cryptic clues.We end with the increasingly popular “Agree or Disagree,” a segment where we each have contentious opinions and see if the boys agree with us or not. This week we talk about how many interviews are too many, are concerts expensive, remote worker pay, road rules and are the hills boring?___________________________________________________________YOU CAN FIND TRIPLE CHEESE HERE:

Big Philou, an Australian racehorse with promising odds in the Melbourne Cup, became infamous for a scandal that rocked the racing world. Just minutes before the race, Big Philou was scratched due to a sudden illness, later found to be caused by a malicious case of doping. The horse had been a favourite to win, and the last-minute scratching not only cost owners, bettors, and fans but also spurred an investigation into race-fixing and doping within Australian horse racing.Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into the mystery of Big Philou's last-minute Melbourne Cup removal, the aftermath of the scandal, and how it changed the course of Australian racing history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

As the Great Depression began to bite in Australia, Phar Lap would bounce from his third-place finish in the 1929 Melbourne Cup and begin to establish his legend. With a display of front running that would shock the racing industry, Phar Lap would conquer the AJC Plate, before Harry Telford took him to South Australia on a cash grab, a move that did not go down well with the public. Titus is touring the country. Tickets are on sale now. Sat 16 Nov: The Leadbeater, Melbourne https://theleadbeaterhotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d7d3259b-2256-48b0-be2e-174d62dd917e Wed 20 Nov: Rosemount, Perth FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/63cc2642-6733-4511-9362-dff37fe6a685?Event=199073 Wed 27 Nov: The Triffid, Brisbane https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/titus-o-reily-sport-the-unauthorised-history/171148 Fri 29 Nov: The Comedy Store, Sydney https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/138570 Sat 30 Nov: Fun Time Pony, Canberra FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285551 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 ticketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is back from Melbourne and joined by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead, also still situated down under. Nick catches up with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Robbie Dolan and looks at how this victory really has changed his life and the whirlwind he's been caught up in. Nick and Lee look ahead to Via Sistina returning again tomorrow and consider whether she can back up her cox plat performance. Grace Ramage is along to discuss why Champion's Mile runner Mr Brightside is so special. Then it's awards season and David Johnson reveals the Timeform 2024 Flat Awards winners and William Derby reflects on York Racecourse picking up three awards at last night's RCA Showcase Awards event.

Today on the podcast. 4:30 - Melbourne Cup + liquor licences. 9 - Businesses. 13.40 - Island party. 18.20 - Fake eye. 20.45 - Skill tester machine. 23.30 - NZ Club yarn. 30.50 - Podcast Royale & Alpha Blokes. 38.40 - Dunc's fishing lure review. Danny Rants: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gXaD62K5kSq1yFL9cX3dv?si=b72a6a87359f408f  Give us a follow if you haven't already ~ Jay and Dunc. Want to get in touch? Hit us up, here: https://linktr.ee/notforradio  

In the aftermath of the Melbourne Cup, Nick reflects on the race in the company of Adam Peacock and is also joined by Rich Ricci after a disappointing effort from Vauban as he was never nearer than midfield and he contemplates what they do next with this horse. Charlotte Greenway is joined back in the UK by David Yates of the Daily Mirror and they touch on the performances of the British and Irish runners in the Cup before looking ahead to the action this weekend under both codes. Joe Tizzard is along to pick out some of his most exciting horses for the season and highlights those likely to feature this weekend before Dan Barber fills the weekly Timeform slot with a variety of topics from Del Mar to Hereford!

O le 1861 na muamua faia ai le tu'uga solofanua mo le Ipu le Melbourne Cup.

In the aftermath of the Melbourne Cup, Nick reflects on the race in the company of Adam Peacock and is also joined by Rich Ricci after a disappointing effort from Vauban as he was never nearer than midfield and he contemplates what they do next with this horse. Charlotte Greenway is joined back in the UK by David Yates of the Daily Mirror and they touch on the performances of the British and Irish runners in the Cup before looking ahead to the action this weekend under both codes. Joe Tizzard is along to pick out some of his most exciting horses for the season and highlights those likely to feature this weekend before Dan Barber fills the weekly Timeform slot with a variety of topics from Del Mar to Hereford!

Tradizione da preservare o da cancellare? Come ogni anno, la Melbourne Cup riapre la querelle sulle corse dei cavalli.

Najpoznatija konjska trka u Australiji - Melbourne Cup, koja se po tradiciji održava svakog prvog utorka u novembru, ima svoju jako dugu tradiciju i postala je razlogom da dan njenog održavanja postane državni praznik u Viktoriji. Melbourne Cup je dugo opisivana kao trka koja zaustavlja naciju, ali pitanje je može li još uvijek zadržati taj naslov. Njena popularnost opada, mahom zbog kockanja, a mahom i zbog aktivista za prava životinja koji već kritikuju Melbourne Cup zbog povezanosti sa zlostavljanjem konja.

Hoy hablamos sobre el significado de la Melbourne Cup, la carrera anual de caballos que se realiza el primer martes de noviembre, un día feriado para los habitantes del estado de Victoria. Conversamos con Carlos Tabernaberri, un domador argentino que vive en Victoria y se dedica a entrenar caballos que se retiran de las competencias.

Por años la famosa Melbourne Cup ha sido reconocida por ser la carrera de caballos “que detiene a Australia”, pero ¿sigue siendo este el caso? Carlos Tabernaberri, entrenador de caballos de origen argentino que vive en Victoria y escritor del best seller Through the eyes of the Horse, plantea interrogantes sobre la ética y las prácticas de la industria hípica en su trato de los caballos, y afirma que es imposible disfrutar de Melbourne Cup si “estás preocupado por el bienestar de los caballos”.

Neiiiighhhhhhhh! We kick things off with Ricki-Lee's epic performance with Ronan Keating at the Melbourne Cup, where they sang Lovin' Each Day for an audience of 700 million. Tim even stepped in to fix a little audio glitch for today's show. Next, we dive into Joel's chat with Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. They're totally obsessed with his fiancé and his dog—proving that even A-listers can't resist a cute pup! Then, Tim shares his experience with a tiny coincidence that had us all shook—small but weirdly satisfying! And in Real Housewives drama, the Sydney cast had an explosive clash that brought production to a halt and left the whole crew scrambling to rework episodes. If that's not enough, we've got a jaw-dropping story about a son secretly dating his dad's 29-year-old girlfriend, and believe us, it only gets wilder from there. And to wrap things up, we play the Melbourne Cup edition of Joel Jivin'—think horses, high notes, and plenty of laughs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki-Lee took the stage with Ronan Keating at the Melbourne Cup, performing Lovin' Each Day to an audience of over 700 million! But the performance hit a snag when an audio glitch crept in—luckily, Tim caught it and worked his magic with Dan for today's show. We're breaking down all the behind-the-scenes drama and celebrating this epic performance with a little help from Dan's quick fix!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running order: Melbourne Cup race caller when he goes home  What are you going to hell for?  Obscure celebrity connections: The Milky Bars are on me  Airing our banned Olivia Rodrigo chat   One bar star man: Horse songs  Trying to predict Donald Trump's speech Listen Live on the Nova Player App Follow us on Instagram - TikTok - FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report from the Coalition for the protection of Race Horses puts the race day death toll at 151 horses in the past year across the industry. SAFE Campaign Manager Emma Brodie joins me now.

William Tyrrell's foster Mother named & abused outside court; DV support agencies brace for uptick amid Melbourne Cup celebrations; Jumping castle operator faces court following tragedy; Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek optimistic after cancer diagnosis The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it's delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phó Thủ tướng Richard Marles cho biết liên minh Hoa Kỳ-Úc sẽ vẫn vững mạnh bất kể kết quả bầu cử ra sao. Những người ủng hộ các quốc gia đầu tiên kêu gọi thủ hiến Queensland khôi phục cuộc điều tra nói lên sự thật. Cơ quan tình báo Úc cho biết đã xảy ra chín vụ tấn công khủng bố, gián đoạn hoặc sự cố vào năm 2024. Con ngựa Knight's Choice đã giành chiến thắng tại Melbourne Cup.

Melbourne Cup 2024 đã có chủ, đó là con ngựa Knight's Choice, nhưng từ các lo ngại về phúc lợi động vật đến cờ bạc, mức độ phổ biến của cuộc đua đã giảm dần.

On this episode of Bats and Balls Podcast, The Producer & Josh with Colbee go over what has been happening in sport in the past week. The Melbourne Cup is on tomorrow and the team giver their selection for the race that stops the nation. Pies talks about his weight loss, cycling and the Pacific Championship. EPL and Liverpool got two wins in one week against Brighton. All that and more on this episode of Bats and Balls Podcast. Do not forget to join our EPL and NFL Tipping competitions. Links to the Tipping Competition can be found on http://batsandballspodcast.com We are now on Patreon. Follow the link below to join. https://www.patreon.com/batsandballspod   00:00:00 – Melbourne Cup                                                     00:28:00 – Pies Update                                                                  00:37:00 – Pacific Championship                                       00:50:00 – NFL                                                                   00:53:00 – EPL                                                                      00:54:00 – NBA                                                                   00:58:00 – Motorsport                                                                                                                                                                                Twitter - @batsandballspod Brendan - @The Producer_97 Josh - @PiesJosh Colbee - @colbee6ref Mendy - @BigMendy180 Erik - @ErikNielsen2759   Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com facebook.com/batsandballspodcast http://batsandballspodcast.com/

Coming up today:Simon Baggs has a cold the week of the LIVE SHOWS!Melbourne Cup plansMarried Life CWBR LIVE SHOW TICKETS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En marges de la Melbourne Cup 2024, nous avons rencontré le professeur John Maynard, un historien de renom spécialisé dans l'intersection de l'histoire des Australiens autochtones et du sport, en particulier des courses de chevaux. La conversation avec le professeur Maynard découle de son livre "Aborigines and the Sport of Kings", une exploration captivante de l'implication des autochtones dans les courses de chevaux en Australie.

We sat down with the legendary Michelle Payne—the only woman to have won the Melbourne Cup—as she gears up for tomorrow's big race! With a record-breaking four women competing this year, we asked Michelle if she thinks a woman could take home the Cup again. And best of all, she gives us her top tip for tomorrow's race! Whether you're a racing fan or just love an underdog story, this is one chat you won't want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show has it all, betch! We kick things off with Melbourne Cup legend Michelle Payne, who shares her top tip for tomorrow's big race—you don't want to miss her insider pick! And Ricki-Lee has her own Cup surprise: she's performing live at the races, and a very special star has asked her to sing with him. Who could it be? We also dive into some hot (literally) listener stories, like the woman whose scalp was steaming from a serious hot flush. And when it comes to pet peeves, apparently Hugh Grant is not here for people with backpacks! One of our listeners had her own extreme moment, slamming her daughter's iPad right out the window. Then, Joel rolls in late from his exclusive chat with Ariana Grande and the Wicked cast, and he's got some sneak peeks to share! And if you think Uber only offers cars, think again—someone has figured out how to Uber a camel, and it's honestly iconic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After announcing himself as a horse worth watching, Phar Lap would unleash on the Sydney and Melbourne Spring Carnivals, only for the intrigue to build around him. Some of the biggest punters in Australia started to make plans around the horse, resulting in a match-up against his half-brother in the 1929 Melbourne Cup. Titus is touring the country. Tickets are on sale now. Sat 16 Nov: The Leadbeater, Melbourne https://theleadbeaterhotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d7d3259b-2256-48b0-be2e-174d62dd917e Wed 20 Nov: Rosemount, Perth FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/63cc2642-6733-4511-9362-dff37fe6a685?Event=199073 Wed 27 Nov: The Triffid, Brisbane https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/titus-o-reily-sport-the-unauthorised-history/171148 Fri 29 Nov: The Comedy Store, Sydney https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/138570 Sat 30 Nov: Fun Time Pony, Canberra FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW ADDED https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285551 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 A fortnightly newsletter 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.

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Melbourne Cup, a famous horse race held each year in Melbourne, Victoria, which has generated a few interesting stories across its long history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick - in Del Mar, CA, ahead of Breeders' Cup - is joined from Melbourne by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With favourite Jan Brueghel controversially scratched from the Melbourne Cup on the order of RV vets and stewards, Nick and Lee examine the reasons for the scratch with Kick Up for Racing's Vicky Leonard, after hearing Aidan O'Brien's succinct but unvarnished thoughts on the matter. Later in this episode, hear more from Aidan, as he discusses City of Troy's Classic bid, while we also hear from Ramiro Restrepo, owner of Juvenile fancy Ferocious, Keeneland's Cormac Breathnach on the inaugural eve-of-Cup sale, and JA McGrath with news of David Eustace's rapid rise in Hong Kong. This week's Weatherbys guest is Jennifer Sassier, Breeding Manager of Haras du Mont dit Mont in Normandy.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With Brian Ellison's OneSmoothOperator winning the GeelongCup and booking himself a tilt at the Melbourne Cup, the winning trainer talks to Nick about his intercontinental dream. Also on today's show, Naohiro Goda talks Cox Plate and Breeders' Cup from a Japanese perspective, while Lydia expands on her own Raceday experiences in Japan on her recent trip. Donna Brothers checks in with Brad Cox on the Churchill backstretch to discuss his own Breeders' Cup squad, including Saudi Crown and defending champ Idiomatic. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, trainer Adrian Keatley tells Nick about his big chances at Cheltenham's showcase this weekend, while Nick and Lydia also reflect on the return of mares and the implications of huge stallion books.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. With Brian Ellison's OneSmoothOperator winning the GeelongCup and booking himself a tilt at the Melbourne Cup, the winning trainer talks to Nick about his intercontinental dream. Also on today's show, Naohiro Goda talks Cox Plate and Breeders' Cup from a Japanese perspective, while Lydia expands on her own Raceday experiences in Japan on her recent trip. Donna Brothers checks in with Brad Cox on the Churchill backstretch to discuss his own Breeders' Cup squad, including Saudi Crown and defending champ Idiomatic. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong, trainer Adrian Keatley tells Nick about his big chances at Cheltenham's showcase this weekend, while Nick and Lydia also reflect on the return of mares and the implications of huge stallion books.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news from around the racing and breeding world. On today's show, Francis Graffard gives us the reasons for Goliath's absence this weekend, while Willie Mullins remains bullish about his Melbourne Cup squad despite the absence of Hipop de Loire. Also on today's show, Adrian Keatley and Hugo Palmer look to the Breeders' Cup with star juveniles, with Keatley's Symbol of Strength a key player in this weekend's Mill Reef Stakes. Brian O'Rourke tells Nick about the thrill of producing Economics from Copgrove Hall Stud.