Podcasts about Phar Lap

I get regular enquiries about the current whereabouts and activities of Michael Wrona, the young Queensland race caller I got to introduce to American  horse racing thirty six years ago.The now defunct Hollywood Park Race Club was anxious to try out the Australian style of race calling on the big on course crowds and simulcast viewers of the era. Michael and I were invited to cover a total of six race meetings in a ten day period during which time public reaction was to be closely monitored. Should the experiment prove successful, Michael was all but assured of an offer to become resident Hollywood Park broadcaster.  Two weeks later 24 year old Michael Wrona had made the quantum leap from a fair way down the “pecking order” on 4BC Brisbane to become the voice of Californian racing on one of the world's most iconic racetracks. The past 36 years have taken the Brisbane boy through many valleys and peaks- amazing highlights and devastating lows. He's  been tempted to call it quits and scurry home to Australia several times, but something has always prompted him to give it another shot.  Today he and his American wife Kathy live in Orange County where he's safely ensconced as track announcer at the Los Alamitos race track. Five years ago we presented a podcast with the man himself. Several recent emails have prompted me to give that podcast another run.  Michael was actually in the broadcast box at Los Alamitos getting ready to call a Saturday night card when we recorded this 2021 chat. We began by talking about his Aussie accent, unchanged after more than three decades in the US. He talks of his appointment as Los Alamitos track announcer in the wake of his shock dismissal by the owners of the high profile Santa Anita track.  Michael takes us through the dual breed format of Los Alamitos programming- the combination of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. We turn back the clock to the day Michael and I arrived at Hollywood Park for a six meeting commitment. If the crowds and simulcast viewers liked the Queenslander's style, he had the job at the famous track. Michael remembers the late Marjorie Everett, the dynamic chairperson of the Hollywood Park Operating Company and some of her eccentricities. He reflects on the first big race he got to call in California featuring the clash of two top horses. Michael was stunned when offered the opportunity to share calling duties at the reopening of the legendary Agua Caliente track where Phar Lap had won his only race outside Australia. He looks  back on the first of several interruptions to his career. Marjorie Everett was deposed as Hollywood Park supremo, and the new administration preferred another caller. He was lucky to pick up a gig at Bay Meadows track in San Francisco. The Aussie commentator talks of a brief return to Hollywood Park and the opportunity to feature in an episode of the famous Seinfeld sitcom. Mike talks of his subsequent dismissal from the Bay Meadows job. Luckily he still had employment with Golden Gate Fields, another popular San Francisco venue. He looks back on an offer from an exciting new venture in Texas. Retama Park opened with a flurry but closed before the completion of its first season. By now Michael was developing an inferiority complex. Around this time Michael got to enjoy a brief stint at the famous Arlington Park track in Chicago. During this stint he called a history making performance by the champion Cigar. Life took a bizarre twist for Michael when he was reappointed by Hollywood Park after a shock resignation by Trevor Denman. He called the race in which Lafitt Pincay Jnr  broke Willie Shoemaker's long standing riding record. The much travelled Wrona talks of an exciting offer from another Texan enterprise called Lone Star Park where he would spend five years. For three years during Lone Star's off season he worked at Fairgrounds in New Orleans. Both tracks were taken over by new management and history repeated itself when Michael was finished up. Michael talks of his separation from first wife Julie whose acting career kept them apart for long periods. His spirits were lifted by the opportunity to call the 2000 Preakness Stakes. In 2005 he returned to California where he called the races for Bay Meadows and Golden Gate Fields. He talks of a quick trip to Argentina to cover South America's biggest race. Michael looks back on 2015, a helluva year for the expat Queenslander. He landed the job at Santa Anita after an exhaustive audition process, but shortly after had to deal with the trauma of being singled out by a “real live” stalker.  By now he'd become very philosophical about the lack of job security in the US. His dismissal at Santa Anita came from left field. On a lighter note Michael talks about his marriage to the delightful Kathy and the interpretation of certain expressions he's used in his race calls. Some of them caused a little confusion in the States. He talks of a whirlwind schedule through 2019 which gave him little time to think of the Santa Anita disaster. This was a lovely catch up with the kid from Brisbane who over 36 years has showcased the Aussie style of race calling on more than twenty tracks in six countries.

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This week on the KOKO Show we were left to our own devices to wander this expansive podcasting landscape in search of a couple of fart gags, cheap laughs and a little bit of footy. Without a guest to be the wind beneath our little wings, the lads found another gear that they didn't know they had. The boys decided in week 13 to throw Schmidt at the wall to see what would stick and boy did we tackle all the big stuff like the benefits of hybrid rugby players, The ANZAC Test and whether Australia or NZ make the best meat pies. Plus, we dove into a deep rabbit hole to cover the full slate of games in round thirteen of the Super Rugby, as well as a little preview of the European Champions Cup between Bordeaux and Leinster coming up in a few weeks time. Moreover, the boys indulged in a little segment we call ‘The Ditch Debate', unpacking all the great disagreements between the island nations of Australia and New Zealand. That is right, this little podcast has put to bed the once and for all the fates of such things as Brad Thorn, Phar Lap, the ANZAC biccy and the Flat White coffees. You are welcome! So sit back, relax and brew yourself a cup of joe because this episode has just popped a spicy cube and is all systems go. It is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Start of the show 02:14 - Gits didn't make Super Rugby's Legends XV02:50 - Vote for Swoop this week as Super Rugby's Legends XV outside centre04:50 - Swoop's Gifting Cupboard 11:34 - Rugby Round Up - CRUSADERS V BLUES 15:40 - REDS V CHIEFS 19:28 - HIGHLANDERS V WARATHAS 23:34 - BRUMBIES V FORCE 26:17 - SAILY Product Promotion 28:09 - Preview BORDEAUX V LEINSTER European Champions Cup Final31:00 - ANZAC TEST MATCH CONFIRMED 33:47 - The Ditch Debate 45:44 - Other Rugby News 47:24 - Aussie women signing with NRLW teams 48:44 - Happy Belated Mothers Day 50:46 - Close of the show SAILY WORLDWIDE eSIM DEAL - Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code KOKOSHOW at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/kokoshowSaily gives you affordable data plans in over 200 destinations, so you can avoid roaming fees and get connected the second you land.SAILY, TRAVEL SMARTER! BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Burlinson stars in the story of one of Australian Horse Racing's most popular and most successful runners. PHAR LAP - you'll learn a lot from the movie, and if you fire up your Fetch on your Hisense TV you'll learn even more listening to Stephen's analysis of the movie A period film, done very well, and an important piece of Australian history.

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.  

Rebecca is a 1938 gothic suspense story by Daphne Du Maurier that's never been out of print. It's also a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock. Now it's a play starring Nikki Shiels as the unnamed Young Woman and Pamela Rabe, in the iconic role of Mrs Danvers. How does this story of dark infatuation translate to the stage, and how does Melbourne Theatre Company treat its complicated romance?Phar Lap is a new electro-swing musical with no puppetry or SFX, just talented people hoofing it on stage. Joel Granger (Phar Lap) who may or may not wear hoof gloves on his hands, sings us a duet with Justin Smith (trainer Harry Telford). Lyricist and composer Steven Kramer explains why the world's greatest racehorse is ideal fodder for a comedy musical.Audiobook narrators reach audiences of millions, bring bestsellers to life and perform multiple character changes, but does AI threaten their craft? Audible has already announced plans for its AI technology to narrate audiobooks. Actors Caroline Lee and Humphrey Bower are two popular narrators, and Justine Sloane-Lees is senior audio book director at Square Sound. Audiobook at the start of the interview is Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty, narrated by Caroline Lee and produced by Bolinda Audio.

Sheridan Harbridge is one of the writers of what, in my opinion, was the best thing I saw on stage last year, the musical My Brilliant Career. Some great news for lovers of Australian musicals is that The Melbourne Theatre Company has recently announced a return season early next yearSheridan is joined on this episode by Steven Kramer who is the writer of another show which is about to stake its claim as the great Australian musical - or at the very least, a musical about a great Australian (or should that be great New Zealander?) Either way, the musical Phar Lap will be having its world premiere at Sydney's Hayes theatre in October.Get tickets to Phar Lap here:https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/phar-lap-musical/Get tickets to My Brilliant Career here:https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/whats-on/season-2026/my-brilliant-career/See John in The Platypus at the Brisbane Festival:https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/the-platypusSee Sheridan in Amplified at the Brisbane Festival:https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/amplified-the-exquisite-rock-and-rage-of-chrissy-amphlettSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 

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From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Ryan Gonzalez (Moulin Rouge, In The Heights) performed ‘Ride You', from a new Australian production: Phar Lap the Electro-swing musical (book, music and lyrics by Steven Kramer), which will have its premiere at the Hayes Theatre in 2025. Ryan currently stars in the Australian production of Peter And The Starcatcher that is touring Australia, opening at Sydney's Capitol Theatre from February 2025. I was thrilled to catch up afterwards to chat about characters (Santiago, Usnavi) and career, including his own cabaret show (Hispanic Attack, about Ricky Martin's arch nemesis "Ryan Gonzalez"), with a sneak peak of song ‘Ride You' that Ryan performed on the night! Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

In the final episode of our Phar Lap series, the great horse finds himself challenged at home. Australian racing authorities are determined to stop him, so he heads to the United States. There, tragedy will befall the champion and the mystery of what killed Phar Lap will become a question that has echoed down the ages. Titus has a new book out, The Seven Deadly Sins of Sport, you can purchase it here. 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.

Records numbers at Tinman, you beauty and welcome Phar Lap, a young Junior that just broke a running world record for the 3 thou.

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.

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.

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.

There is a lot giving Mick rage, we help a listener get out of the dog house & David Riccio joins MG to discuss the NRL. Plus, Titus O'Reily joins us to un-pack the rich history of Phar Lap. Join Mick & MG weekday mornings from 6am or grab the podcast everyday on LiSTNR or where ever you get your podcasts. #MickAndMGInTheMorningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After four starts, Phar Lap had come last and his best finish was seventh. He needed a win badly, as did his trainer Harry Telford who was deeply in debt to everyone. As Phar Lap's three-year-old season started, no one could have predicted what the unfancied horse was about to unleash on the Sydney spring carnival.  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.

On the 4 of October 1926, late in the season, a horse was born in Timaru, New Zealand. The horse's arrival couldn't have been less interesting to almost everyone, except for an Australian trainer Harry Telford. Broke and perpetually down on his luck, Telford saw something in the horse's bloodline.  Yet even he, upon seeing the awkward, gangly horse thought he had made the biggest mistake of his life.  That horse's name was Phar Lap. 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 Follow Sports Bizarre on: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok YouTube    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat with actor and singer Tom Burlinson. We chat with Tom about some of his most iconic roles on the silver screen including 'The Man from Snowy River' and 'Phar Lap.' We also chat about his incredible singing voice, and performances through the Frank Sinatra catalogue.

Well they may have claimed Phar Lap, but New Zealand now has one back over the Aussies in the form of Georgia-Rose Brown. The Australian-born artistic gymnast was today named in the New Zealand Olympic team today for Paris 2024, after officially switching allegiances to Aotearoa in January. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen.

Welcome back to another massive episode of The Rugby Report Card. The Reds! How bloody good were they!? We'll unpack a famous victory over the Saders in Christchurch. The Tahs were predictably terrible in Wellington and the ins and outs of Aus Rugby, the Stocks are looking low.......See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another massive episode of The Rugby Report Card. The Reds! How bloody good were they!? We'll unpack a famous victory over the Saders in Christchurch. The Tahs were predictably terrible in Wellington and the ins and outs of Aus Rugby, the Stocks are looking low.......See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 155 – Phar Lap – Australia's Most Famous Racehorse   https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/slowenglish/podcast155.mp3 (This podcast is 14 minutes and 42 seconds long.) Hi, Horse racing is very popular … Continue reading →

Bryan Martin was in his early 20's when appointed number three race caller behind Bert Bryant and John Russell on Melbourne's 3UZ in 1972.  Martin went on to a brilliant career in his own right, but not before spending countless hours with John in broadcast boxes throughout Victoria. The two became trusted colleagues and close friends. Nobody is better qualified than Bryan to pay tribute to one of the greats of the trade. He sings the praises of John Russell the race caller, and shares some wonderful stories from the life and times of a true Aussie character. Bryan looks back on his final visit to the bedside of his old friend. Bryan looks back on John's upbringing in Warrnambool where his hard working mother ran a boarding house. He relays the stories he'd heard from John about Warrnambool's busy SP betting trade. Bryan revisits John's love of doubles betting at carnival time, and his all time best result. The former top caller knows the John Russell story backwards. He looks back on Russell's first radio job with 3YB. Bryan reflects on his former colleague's love of foot running and his own natural ability in the sport. He looks back on John's annual coverage on 3UZ of the famous Stawell Gift. He talks of a sudden reshuffle in the 3UZ pecking order when Frank O'Brien switched to rival station 3DB. Bryan talks of the contrast in styles between Bert Bryant and John Russell.  He talks of Bert Bryant's insatiable love of the punt. John Russell was his commission agent. Martin was right in the middle of the dramatic situation at 3UZ when Bert suffered a brain aneurysm. His return to the microphone was short lived. Bryan recalls John's heartbreak when 3UZ dumped its racing format in 1984. He looks back on early days at 3UZ when he and John Russell shared broadcasting duties at many tracks.  Bryan recalls one hilarious incident on the way to the races one day when he realised John was wearing a hairpiece. He talks of his colleague's  love of a drink and an uncanny ability to handle the ravages of a big night. The famous Phar Lap movie required the appearance of a 1930's race caller. Bryan remembers John's delight in accepting the cameo role. We switch the focus to Martin who initially retired in 2007 at just 57. Bryan talks of a comeback on new station SEN who introduced an abbreviated racing service. That comeback lasted seven years. We get Bryan to reminisce about his famous call of Better Loosen Up's 1990 Japan Cup win. The former commentator delights in talking about the high profile horse he part owned. People still marvel at his composure as he called Fields Of Omagh in two Cox Plate wins. He talks of his involvement in the development of Living Legends Farm, home to many a retired champion. Bryan outlines his present day role of managing smaller syndicates in horses sourced from OTI Racing and Te Akau Racing Stables. The winners keep flowing. He nominates a few syndicate runners punters should keep tabs on. Great to catch up with an old mate who was among John Russell's dearest friends.

Liminal Gallery Podcast host, Louise Fitzjohn, speaks with contemporary artist Maud Whatley to coincide with her first solo exhibition 'Haunches' in our Main Space at Liminal Gallery in Margate. The exhibition showcases Whatley's coloured pencil drawings which layer images sourced from art-historical paintings, online archives, personal photographs, and Google image results. Her work explores the politics of observation, the eroticism born from juxtaposing disparate ideas, and the alluring, unconventional nature of repetitive drawing techniques. In ‘Haunches' Whatley looks at the intricate relationship between human perception and the dissection of animal bodies, drawing inspiration from historical events such as the untimely demise of champion racehorse Phar Lap in 1932. The pictures explore symbolic and literal acts of dissecting, separating, and categorising; paralleling the way that Phar Lap's body parts were archived across various museums. Through evocative storytelling, Whatley connects these narratives to the way we compartmentalise and box up the aspects of ourselves and our experiences which we consider too gross, too animalistic, or too much. Experimenting with diverse references, including the Sumerian poem ‘Gilgamesh and the Bull of Heaven' and the insights of philosopher Slavoj Žižek, Whatley presents ideas about the interplay between our curated public personas and the leaking truths that linger beneath the surface. Weaving themes of erotic potential, mythic allure and the interconnectedness of all things through her drawings, her works present a gentle case for revelling in the complex strangeness of the human experience.Visit the Online Viewing Room here:https://www.liminal-gallery.com/maud-whatley-haunchesContact us for all questions and enquiries: info@liminal-gallery.comFollow us on Instagram: @liminal_galleryWith original music by Lorenzo Bonari. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back, and with the most requested topic we've ever had. In Australia, the two most famous racehorses are Fine Cotton and Phar Lap but for opposite reasons.  When a handful of colourful racing types attempted to swap the poor horse Fine Cotton, for the much faster Dashing Solitaire, it all seemed so easy. What followed was an inept, sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious slow-moving disaster, with a mystery still at the heart of it. We are doing two live Sports Bizarre shows on in Melbourne in February at the Corner Hotel. The first show is sold out and there's only a few left for the second night. You can buy tickets here: Tuesday 27th February We are kicking off at the Corner Hotel because it's a two minute walk from Mick's house, but don't worry if you're not in Victoria, we will be announcing more dates in the near future. 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 Follow Sports Bizarre on: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anfang der 1930er-Jahre stürzt die Weltwirtschaftskrise Australien in Armut. Die Arbeitslosenzahlen explodieren. Viele Menschen haben kaum noch genug Geld für Essen und Kleidung. Genau zu der Zeit wird plötzlich ein Pferd zu einem Symbol der Hoffnung für das ganze Land. Das Englische Vollblut Phar Lap gewinnt Rennen um Rennen und begeistert die Massen. Doch als Phar Lap 1932 in die USA gebracht wird, um auch dort an Rennen teilzunehmen, stirbt das Pferd plötzlich einen schrecklichen und bis heute rätselhaften Tod. Rubriken der Episode: Geschichtsstunde und das Skandalöse Quiz Shownotes Video von Phar Laps letztem Rennen, dem Agua Caliente Handicap 1932 im Film- und Tonarchiv ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Anfang der 1930er-Jahre stürzt die Weltwirtschaftskrise Australien in Armut. Die Arbeitslosenzahlen explodieren. Viele Menschen haben kaum noch genug Geld für Essen und Kleidung. Genau zu der Zeit wird plötzlich ein Pferd zu einem Symbol der Hoffnung für das ganze Land. Das Englische Vollblut Phar Lap gewinnt Rennen um Rennen und begeistert die Massen. Doch als Phar Lap 1932 in die USA gebracht wird, um auch dort an Rennen teilzunehmen, stirbt das Pferd plötzlich einen schrecklichen und bis heute rätselhaften Tod. Rubriken der Episode: Geschichtsstunde und das Skandalöse Quiz Shownotes Video von Phar Laps letztem Rennen, dem Agua Caliente Handicap 1932 im Film- und Tonarchiv ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Anfang der 1930er-Jahre stürzt die Weltwirtschaftskrise Australien in Armut. Die Arbeitslosenzahlen explodieren. Viele Menschen haben kaum noch genug Geld für Essen und Kleidung. Genau zu der Zeit wird plötzlich ein Pferd zu einem Symbol der Hoffnung für das ganze Land. Das Englische Vollblut „Phar Lap“ gewinnt Rennen um Rennen und begeistert die Massen. Doch als Phar Lap 1932 in die USA gebracht wird, um auch dort an Rennen teilzunehmen, stirbt das Pferd plötzlich einen schrecklichen und bis heute rätselhaften Tod. Rubriken der Episode: Geschichtsstunde und das Skandalöse Quiz Shownotes Video von Phar Laps letztem Rennen, dem Agua Caliente Handicap 1932 im Film- und Tonarchiv Australiens: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/phar-laps-last-race-agua-caliente Phar Laps Rennbilanz: https://www.horsedirectory.com.au/racinghistory/horse_profiles/PharLapRaceR.html Folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schattenseiten_podcast/ Schreibt uns per Mail: schattenseiten.podcast@gmail.com

Fame and infamy closely followed composer, traveling salesman and disabled war veteran Freddie Woodrow during most of his adult life. Following his success with an album of war songs during the 1940's, Woodrow arrived in Mount Gambier in 1951, with a song he dedicated to the Blue Lake city. A song that would raise $25,000 for the local community. But that's not half the story. Throw in an meeting with Phar Lap, a revolutionary toothbrush invention, and a high-profile court case and you've got one colourful, creative and cunning life story. The Mount Gambier Library is a regional public library in the Limestone Coast of South Australia.

You've heard the stories about Phar Lap. He was Australia's greatest-ever racehorse. A national treasure. So much so, that his unusually large heart, which is thought to be the source of his incredible abilities, is famously on display in Canberra. But the thing is...that heart sitting in a museum might actually be a fake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erica Sigurdson (comedian) joins the show for the first time to tell us about something a lot of us went through during COVID: the former co-worker who re-appeared on the TL to get mad at you for something positive you said about the difficult time we are all going through. Luckily this episode was not a difficult time at all, as we get into Vancouver real estate, building "amenities", grocery delivery, the Australian horse movie Phar Lap, and Stefan and Erica try to convince John to smoke. Plus, grooms shove cakes into brides' faces for clout, Vivek Ramaswamy uses an insane hashtag, the Little League World Series child names are out of control, and in an episode recorded several weeks before Bob Barker's passing, we get into some Price is Right content in the Top 3. You know where else the Price is Right? Over on the Blocked Party Patreon! If you head over to patreon.com/blockedparty, just $5/month will get you access to THREE bonus episodes every single month. This past week, John and Stefan returned to the Actor's Studio with past guest Mack Gordon, as he led them through a reading of two David Ives plays in the second edition of Actor Party. Your donation also gets you the entire BP back catalogue (over 100 episodes!), access to our Discord, merch discounts, and more! We also have an ad-free tier, and the $100 Club for the most exclusive content you can imagine! Get on over there! Erica Sigurdson is a comedian who you can find on the Snowed In Comedy Tour this winter. You can follow her on Twitter at @Erica_Sigurdson and on Instagram at @ericacomic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ladies and gentlemen, put on your fancy hats and grab a glass of champagne because today we're talking about the Phar Lap, Makybe Diva, and Winx of oyster shucking - Jimmy Yiannaros! This shucking legend has left his competitors in the dust with his lightning-fast speed and surgical precision, making him a force to be reckoned with in the oyster world. Just like those famous racehorses, Jimmy has become a household name in his field, inspiring awe and admiration in all who witness his shucking prowess. So, saddle up and get ready to dive into the exciting world of Jimmy Yiannaros………. https://www.instagram.com/batemansbay_oysters/?hl=en https://www.naroomaoysterfestival.com Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman  https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork The Fishtales Seafood podcast with John Susman will tell the stories of the catchers, growers, sellers and servers of seafood around the world. A food podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Food Podcast Network.

Peter Whitford had celebrated 17 prolific years in show business as one of Australia's leading actors before he was ever required to sing publicly in the commercial theatre. This was as the wily Governor in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Eight years later he trod the musical boards again in another Mike Walsh produced delight; Anything Goes as Moonface Martin; public enemy number 13, opposite Geraldine Turner. Another musical was to follow with Me and My Girl as Sir John, opposite Sheila Bradley.Born in Adelaide, his early stage ventures came though university theatre. Graduating from NIDA in 1963, Peter did an ABC radio play, King of Hearts, and never looked back.His professional stage experience was in the Old Tote's inaugural production of The Cherry Orchard. His theatre performances include Ghosts at Belvoir Street; See How They Run, Why Me? And A Small Family Business for the Northside Theatre Company; and The Country Wife for the Sydney Theatre Company.Other credits on his vast list include Hedda Gabler for the Royal Queensland Theatre Company, Butley and The Season at Sarsaparilla for the Old Tote, Cyrano de Bergerac and A Map of the World for the Sydney Theatre Company, When the Wind Blows for Belvoir Street, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Catch Me If  You Can for Northside, and Kennedy's Children for the Melbourne Theatre Company.For television, Peter's performances include roles in I've Married a Bachelor, Water Under the Bridge, Division 4, Number 96, Carson's Law, A Country Practice, Bodyline, The Last Bastion, The Henderson Kids, Land of Hope, Rafferty's Rules, All Saints and the spin-off series for Kingswood Country known as Bullpitt! Some audience members may even remember him as Jack in ABC radio's Blue Hills. Peter's last acting credit was an episode of Rake in 2010.Peter has appeared in many films including My Brilliant Career, Phar Lap, Careful He Might Hear You, Dead End Drive-in, Running from the Guns and Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train. Perhaps his most indelible screen performance was as the flamboyant Les Kendall in Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom.Our stage and screen elders possess such a wealth of knowledge and experience. It's so vital that we hear these stories. It was an enormous treat to access those stories via Peter Whitford. Enjoy!The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

The Rankquet Woody remembering song lyrics Pocket Money Negotiations Have you hooked up with one of your straight mates? Lost In Translation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regardless of if you're a regular punter, or a partaker of a once a year flutter, the Melbourne Cup captures our imagination every year. The Kiwis have a rich history in the race, we won't get into the Phar Lap debate - we know he was a Kiwi, and Kiwi jockey James MacDonald was successful last year. The weather hasn't been great in Melbourne, so wet track form will likely be the key for horses and racegoers alike. Bjorn Baker is a Kiwi trainer now based in Australia, and trains Arapaho in today's cup. He joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jez & Damo speak to a lady who in the 1988 Seoul Olympics delivered one of Australia's finest gold medal performances … it's the final straight of the 400m hurdles final, Debbie Flintoff-King OAM faces a Russian runner with a seemingly insurmountable lead, and BOOM, with ‘a heart bigger than Phar Lap' she surges and grabs a sensational victory on-the-line … go watch the video on YouTube, you won't be disappointed, then listen to this fascinating episode :-) … a lovely lady & true Aussie running legend.

You can't do that! Second career game in an elimination final and Jye was as cool as a Busselton cucumber. Ryan Crowley couldn't have rattled him! Time to Restump Podcast the unfathomable Freo victory.All we can say is, how? You just can't do that! 41 points down with a tick over a half of footy to play and we somehow found a way with a team possessing barely a single final of experience between them. We averaged around 68 points per game for our last 6 games and we had to find 41 points in a just over a half of footy to just draw level, without the dogs kicking a single score! And we had to do that without our best forward and a replacement playing just his second career game. And we did! We somehow orchestrated a 54-point turn turnaround…. what kind of purple sorcery is that! How sweet was it to see Sonny Walters back to his former typical big game best? However, he couldn't do what he did if a couple of young ridiculously talented hard nuts didn't do what they did. Andy Brayshaw and Caleb Serong somehow went to another level, a level, given their age and experience, that should almost be classed as unfair to the Dogs!When you look at those two guys in particular, you have to say Phar Lap suddenly has a couple of challengers for the world record size of hearts! If that win and all it represents doesn't overly satisfy the harshest Freo task marker, then give the sport away because your unrealistic and unfair expectations will never be met.  We've been starved of this feeling, we live for this, we're doing it for Dave and for Nat, we're allowed to dream, live in hope and we say why not us? But whatever unfolds and however next week results, an elimination final victory with such a young inexperienced team put the icing on a successful season's cake. Let's get into the game and relive the extreme emotional rollercoaster of Saturday night. We're still running on adrenalin so we'll aim for composure but not getting carried away reminiscing and dissecting the inconceivable purple performance.... we cannot guarantee. So, if you're still buzzing…. Join us for this 60 minutes and come along for the recap before we look towards the ride to the G. 

Welcome to another episode of Past the Wire's podcast, Gate to Wire brought to you by Spendthrift farm.Usually when you ask someone their favorite horse-racing movie you get a few of the same answers. Let It Ride, Secretariat, Phar Lap and maybe one or two others. Not when you ask our host Jonathan Stettin. Co host Michael Zale posed the question and get the unexpected answer. The Killing. No, it is not very well known in today's racing circles and most racing fans today have never heard of it let alone seen it. That said it was famed Director Stanley Kubrick's first major file and many of the techniques he used in filming this classic have been copied. Jon readily admits the film is not for everyone but as someone who has always rooted for the bad guy and the under dog Jon loves the movie and quickly calls it his favorite horse-racing film ever. Michael and Jonathan discuss the film, the characters, the backdrop and ssome classic quotes of which the film has many. Apologies in advance for two of the language in the quotes as no offense is meant or applied they were taken from the film. You can watch the trailer HERE and see what it is all about. 

When it comes to champion human beings on the Northern Rivers, few come close to the contribution made by this weeks guest Col Lee OAM.   Whether it be fire, flood or any number of initiatives aimed at bettering the lives of those within our community, Col and his legendary wife Julie can usually be found at the forefront drumming up support or bringing likeminded people together to 'get shit done'.   His story is one we can all learn from and hopefully aspire to and it was an honour for us at the Ball and All Podcast to partner with Col and his team at Rotary (Ballina on Richmond) and see firsthand the amazing work they do and continue to do supporting those affected by the devastating floods. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support.  The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it.  If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit  https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/Cherry Street Sports -  The beating heart of the Ballina community and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast.    We can't wait to get back there for another live show and we encourage our listener's to get down there and support the best community venue in the region. https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers.  Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon.  https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/

David Robertson joins us to chat about his new book which has been titled 'Amounis and Phar Lap'

This is a podcast for older racing enthusiasts and for younger fans who are simply curious about the deeds of previous generations. I've always been aware that a man called Lou Robertson was one helluva horse trainer, but I really didn't know why history has treated him so kindly. Lou's grandson David Robertson knows the story better than anyone and is happy to share it with us. David explains his position in the family lineage. He talks about his upcoming book on the legend of Lou Robertson, and explains the meaning of its unusual title. He reflects on the illness which would claim Lou Robertson's life in 1955, and the remarkable compliment paid to the legendary trainer by the Victoria Racing Club. David looks back on his grandfather's early life in NZ and an involvement with harness horses which would eventually bring him great acclaim. He talks of Lou's relocation to Victoria in the early 1900's with a team of trotters and pacers. The Kiwi horseman quickly made his mark as a trainer and driver. David highlights Robertson's quick trip back to Christchurch to win the NZ Cup in 1905. David acknowledges the influence of Andrew Robertson on his brother's life. This astute horseman had an extraordinary knowledge of thoroughbred and standardbred pedigrees, and was instrumental in sourcing many horses locally and overseas. Under Lou's guidance many of those horses performed with distinction. David Robertson talks of Lou's transition to the thoroughbred training ranks and the many wonderful gallopers whose talents he developed over four decades. He looks at some of his grandfather's achievements on the turf from an Adelaide Cup win with Hamburg Belle in 1914 to Lincoln's Caulfield Cup win in 1949. In between those years Lou won many other major races with a succession of top flight horses. He also trained a frustrating number of minor placegetters in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. David talks of Keith Voitre, the expatriate NZ jockey with whom Lou enjoyed some of his most important wins. The trainer was shattered when Voitre died in hospital following a four horse crash at Moonee Valley. Modern day trainers will be interested to learn of the magnificent stabling complex Lou constructed at Mordialloc. He left no stone unturned. David talks of his grandfather's amazing knowledge of the anatomy of the horse, and his talents as a farrier. He explains that Lou could always create the right potion for cuts, scratches or minor injuries. Other trainers often sought his advice. Lou Robertson's love of a bet was well known in Melbourne racing circles during his glory days on the turf. He told friends late in life that gambling had robbed him of much greater wealth. David adds that the same man could be extremely generous.  He talks of the high profile people with whom his grandfather rubbed shoulders during his years in racing. David says Lou focused on his horses to the extent that his family was pushed into the background. His three sons had little connection with their father's racing life. He speaks of the quotes he's garnered from high profile racing people over the years about the talents of Lou Robertson. A handful of racing legends were in awe of the great horseman. One of them followed him around like a faithful puppy. David closes with a final mention of the two books he's been working on- “The Oyster And The Wizard” and “Amounis and Phar Lap”. Both chronicle many of the events of perhaps the most romantic period in Australian racing. Both have been researched and written with great passion. If you have even a smidgeon of interest in Australian racing history you'll appreciate David Robertson's recollections of the life and times of his famous grandfather. First there's the podcast. Not too far down the track, copies of  “The Oyster And The Wizard” will appear in book stores.

In this story we explore the story of Phar Lap, a rags to riches story of an initially unremarkable horse that captured the hearts of many around the world but ultimately met an untimely death after rising to racing stardom. How Phar Lap died is still debated today and remains unsolved. If you have a story or topic suggestion you'd like to submit please do so at spottedbay@gmail.com or in the contact form on spottedbay.com. Find us at spottedbay.com for blog versions of these stories and links to our other social media pages. Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off My Equi Art: https://myequiart.com/discount/JORDYNxMEA for 10% off --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/haylofthour/support

In a short update Kerry is delighted to announce that Killing Phar Lap was nominated for Best Podcast in the True Crime category at the Australian Podcast Awards 2021. On the other hand the National Museum curators & Director Mathew Trinca throw the Phar Lap heart DNA testing process into chaos.

Jules and Stocks talk to Kerry Negara about her podcast series which is a Finalist in the True Crime category at this years APA's. Killing Phar Lap is the first full forensic investigation around the death of the Australian wonder horse Phar Lap, to discover why he was brutally killed, by whose hand and why, at Menlo Park Ranch in California, USA. Kerry listens to and recommends Unravel Season 4 | Snowball Tickets are available to this years Australian Podcast Awards This podcast is produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies lying to French President Emmaneul Macron, Barnaby Joyce has claimed Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan went crazy when he asked him about the state's border policy, UK Mum gives birth to baby boy weighing 6.7kg, Incentivise heads into tomorrow's Melbourne Cup as the shortest-priced favourite since the legendary Phar Lap more than 90 years ago, Bert Newton, Gold Logie, Peter Ford, Harold and Kumar, Kal Penn, Designated Survivor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secret phone conversation reveals former premier Gladys Berejiklian boasted to her then lover Daryl Maguire how she got “$170m in five minutes” for Wagga Wagga hospital.  There has been a surge of first-home buyer ­activity across pockets of Sydney's northwest, southeast and suburbs on the city's outer fringes. Australia is hoping for a Kiwi tourist boom this Christmas with quarantine-free travel from New Zealand set to resume from Monday. Incentivise is set to start the hottest Melbourne Cup favourite since the legendary Phar Lap. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's stories come in a wide variety. From a kidnapped princess to a donkey smarter than a jealous farmer, each one has important lessons and is filled with suspense and laughter. One important lesson being that persistence is key to success. Listen carefully and you'll catch glimpses of people being patient and being rewarded and others less patient that don't find the same success. We hope that these stories will spark memories and stories of your own. We'll be hearing from tellers like Jackie Kerin, Richard Martin, Octavia Sexton, and more.   On today's episode, enjoy the following:“Jack and Auntie Ugly” by Octavia Sexton from Jack Tales (28:06)“Phar Lap the Wonder Horse” by Jackie Kerin (6:31)“The Louse and the Flea” by Richard Martin from The Well of the World's End and other Tales (7:12)“The Jealous Farmer” by Mitch Capel from Gran'daddy Junebug: Great Stories for Young Folks (3:05)  

Recorded in April 2018. Neil McGowan is from the best county in the UK, if not the world .... (that's Perthshire just in case you don't know this already). He is a breeder of stock and the result of excellent genetics himself - both sides of his family have been pedigree breeders for generations. Hear how his great grandfather got hung in the Chicago Winter Fair Hall of Fame (it's not as bad as it sounds) and of the magic of the old Perth Bull Sales.  We discuss why Scotland might have lost its "Stud Farm of the World" title. I try and extract the dark arts of pedigree breeding from Neil and he tells me about Anna Pavlova, maternal character and the importance of simply looking at animals for a long time. We talk about marketing and needs related to wants of the customer. He was one of the first in the UK to sell rams through an on farm sale and he is now expanding this to include bulls and heifers. See http://www.incheochfarm.co.uk/ for details. He also tells one of the best stories in breeding - Phar Lap. Hope you enjoy it.