Podcasts about Randwick

Few trainers have had a busier week than Brett Dodson. He left Coffs Harbour on Thursday July 9th with his bonny mare Petticoat who was to start in a BM78 at Randwick two days later. It was a case of so near but yet so far as Petticoat went down by a whisker to Zouripper.  As soon as Petticoat was ready to travel Brett embarked on the arduous journey back to Coffs.  He had good reason to feel a little the worse for wear by the time he arrived at the Grafton track on Sunday with Miss Midas Touch for the 1400m maiden. Despite copping a hefty bump at the 300m, the mare grabbed the lead for a few strides before finishing third to You Are Mind and Occupation. No wins, but good runs by both Petticoat and Miss Midas Touch.  Brett Dodson rarely has more than a dozen horses in work and is prepared to take them wherever they have the best chance of earning prize money. Tamworth born Dodson became “hooked” on racing in his early teens and resolved from the outset to seek a future in the industry. He recorded 13 wins and 30 placings as a professional jockey before increasing weight halted his progress. He switched immediately to the picnic circuit where he enjoyed success for two full seasons. Brett had a trainer's licence by age 18 and has put it to good use over more than three decades. He begins by talking about the long road trip to Sydney with Petticoat and the reliable mare's gutsy performance in Saturday's Keiran Moore BM78 at Randwick. The trainer says he had to shrug off fatigue to saddle Miss Midas Touch at Grafton twenty four hours later.  Brett outlines the backstory of his promising five year old My Mum's Toyboy. He profiles the gelding's pedigree and talks of the success he's enjoyed with others out of the same mare. He says there wasn't a trace of racing in his family background. Brett confirms his passion for racing was initially generated by TV and radio coverage. He later became a subscriber to two famous monthly magazines. He talks of a friendship with a former prominent Sydney jockey who gifted him one of his old saddles.  Brett says it all started when he visited local trainer Terry Wicks to seek advice on how best to gain an apprenticeship. He was in for a very pleasant surprise. He clearly remembers his first race ride and his first trip to the winner's circle.  Brett says soaring weight quickly terminated any suggestion of a long term career as a professional jockey. He looks back on two happy seasons as an  amateur rider. The Coffs Harbour horseman remembers his first training win with  a horse purchased cheaply from another stable. He looks back on an invaluable learning experience with talented trainer Tim Martin. Brett talks about his stint as private trainer for owner/breeder Andrew Pratten who had his horses based at Inverell. He later encouraged Andrew to consider moving his horses to the balmier climate at Coffs Harbour. He pays tribute to the two horses who provided him with black type success. The trainer acknowledges a few talented horses to help him along the way and gives a shoutout to a promising rising three year old he has in his care. Brett shares the story of the amazing business deal he was able to strike with Hong Kong agents just on two years ago.  He talks of his ongoing friendship with prominent Brisbane jockey Kyle Wilson Taylor. This is a nice chat with a bush trainer who hasn't regretted a single day spent in the racing industry.

Recorded Friday, May 22, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races at Randwick to be held on May 23

Recorded Saturday, May 23, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Randwick

Part 3 with Cam Hay from Mustr Racing — and this one's all yarns. Fresh out of school with zero horse experience, Cam talked his way into a job at Gai Waterhouse's Randwick stable. He breaks down the journey from picking up shit for six months to begging Gai for a ride on the lead pony — and the absolute disaster that followed when a 25-year-old half-asleep ex-racehorse decided he'd had enough and bucked Cam right in front of the entire Randwick track. Plus race day chaos with Knuckles, Brizzy and Buster — the bookie who refused to take any more bets, and the bloke who jumped the fence and ran the straight shirtless during a rain-out at Eagle Farm. Cam also gets honest about the lows — including the 1-in-5-million yearling retired before she ever raced.

Recorded Saturday, April 18, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Randwick along with the Quokka in Ascot

Recorded Friday, April 17, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races at Randwick and WA's Quokka to be held on April 18

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for major races at Randwick & Ascot, including the G1 $1.5M All Aged Stakes, G1 1M Champagne Stakes, and Feature $5M The Quakka at Ascot It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Transatlantic ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ West Of Swindon ($4.80) ✅ Green Spaces ($4.40) ✅ Campione Ditalia ($4.20) ✅ Vauban ($4.20) ✅ Warwoven ($3.10) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3) ✅ Oh Too Good ($2.80) ✅ Autumn Boy ($2.45) ✅ Pembrey ($2.20)

Blake Johnston is joined by AFL and Port Adelaide legend Ryan Burton for Day 3 of the Randwick Carnival. One Group 1 on the card — but we're hunting a $101 multi.We cover the All Aged Stakes and the Champagne Stakes in full, break down every runner, and build our multi leg by leg.ALL AGED STAKES (1400m)A wide open race — but one horse stands out as the value play. Giga Kick has the class but does he need the sting out of the track? Jimmysstar has been inconclusive this prep. Angel Capital gets James McDonald for the first time and is desperate for the rise to 1400m. Fangirl is over the odds at double figures. And Beiwacht — flying, maps perfectly, back to 1400m for the first time since his Golden Rose demolition. He's the one.CHAMPAGNE STAKESCan Campione D'Italia stamp himself as the only dual G1 winner of the two-year-old crop? Miss Chanel never runs a bad race — wide draw but strong late. Fireball keeps chasing home his stablemate — can the low draw help him turn the tables? And Southend — two from two and unbeaten. How good is he? We find out Saturday.Full analysis. Form. Value plays. And a $101 multi.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for Monday's show, looking through the racing headlines from around the world. With the review of Aintree occupying its own edition, this show focuses on the Flat and the Classic trials this week, but opens with the news that veteran rider Joe Fanning, out of the saddle since November, has had surgery for prostate cancer, but is already eyeing a return to race riding. Also on today's show, news from Ballydoyle on running plans for this week, plus David Menuisier on his Nell Gwyn and classic hopeful Inis Mor, trainer Adrian Bott reflecting on the triumph of Sir Delius in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick, and Fernando Laffon on the two progeny of Persian King that have lit up the early French Classic Trials.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for Monday's show, looking through the racing headlines from around the world. With the review of Aintree occupying its own edition, this show focuses on the Flat and the Classic trials this week, but opens with the news that veteran rider Joe Fanning, out of the saddle since November, has had surgery for prostate cancer, but is already eyeing a return to race riding. Also on today's show, news from Ballydoyle on running plans for this week, plus David Menuisier on his Nell Gwyn and classic hopeful Inis Mor, trainer Adrian Bott reflecting on the triumph of Sir Delius in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick, and Fernando Laffon on the two progeny of Persian King that have lit up the early French Classic Trials.

Recorded Saturday, April 11, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Randwick

Year Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy review all the big races and from Caulfield and Randwick on Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day 2026 www.pgpodcast.com All of Vince Accardi's work via www.dailysectionals.com.au. And don't forget to help us  continue to give premium information to racing punters every Monday morning via the Year-Round Carnival podcast by supporting us for as little as $5 per week…go to https://racetrackralphy.com.au/podcast.

Recorded Friday, April 10, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races at Randwick to be held on April 11

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for major races at Randwick, including the G1 $1M DAustralian Oaks, G2 $300K Sapphire Stakes, and Listed $200K South Pacific Classic It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Transatlantic ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ West Of Swindon ($4.80) ✅ Vauban ($4.20) ✅ Warwoven ($3.10) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3) ✅ Oh Too Good ($2.80) ✅ Autumn Boy ($2.45) ✅ Pembrey ($2.20)

If the role of a CMO is to make a brand interesting, why does so much marketing today feel anything but?This week Jim sits down with Nick Law, Creative Strategy & Experience Lead of Accenture Song, the $20 billion creative services division of Accenture, to explore what's gone wrong in modern marketing, and what leaders need to do to fix it. In 2019, Accenture Song (then called Accenture Interactive) purchased the highly awarded and fast-growing creative agency droga 5. Teaser alert: its founder, David Droga, is a big reason Nick is now at Accenture Song. Nick's journey is anything but traditional. He began his career in trade school in Randwick, Australia, before rising through the creative ranks, where he spent 17+ years at R/GA during its most innovative era, a stint at Apple as VP of Marketing Integration, and now helping shape one of the most expansive creative organizations in the world. Today, at Accenture Song, he works across marketing, design, commerce, and customer experience, bringing together systems and storytelling at scale.Tune in for a conversation about creativity, leadership, and the evolving role of marketing in an increasingly complex world, and what it really takes to build brands that people care about.—Learn more, request a free pass, and register at iab.com/ccs Promo Code for $150 off ticket prices: CMOPODCCS26—This week's episode is brought to you by IAB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eighteen year old apprentice Jett Newman had a huge number of trial rides before being signed up by northern rivers trainer Matt Dunn. She debuted in February 2025 with two rides for her boss at a Murwillumbah meeting. The first one ran second, the other Without Parallel led all the way to win. The gifted young jockey hasn't stopped riding winners since. She brought up the century when Tomba stormed home from a rearward position to win a 3&4YO event at Doomben on March 28th. In January Jett made a huge impact when she had two rides for two wins at a Rosehill Gardens meeting. Both horses were trained by Matt Dunn who's since kept her away from metropolitan tracks. He wants to preserve her provincial and metro claims for a little longer. Jett TALKS ABOUT HER SPECIAL DAY AT DOOMBEN She hasn't had time to reflect on the achievement because she's been riding all over the place ever since. The apprentice talks  about two more wins to come her way at Grafton and on the Gold Coast.       Jett explains that she and her mother Debbie travel daily from Tweed Heads to fulfil commitments for the Dunn stable at Murwillumbah. She talks about the training talents of Matthew Dunn and the huge team of horses he has in work. The young jockey says only a handful of trainers use the  excellent facilities at Murwillumbah. Jett recalls her exciting day at Rosehill in January when she had two rides for two wins. She was supported on the day by a strong family cheer squad. She talks of the tutelage and support offered by her father Mitch Newman, a former successful jockey whose career was thwarted by ongoing weight problems. Jett says her mother Debbie didn't pursue an aspiration to become a jockey but continues to enjoy her role as an in demand trackwork rider.  The eighteen year old looks back on early days in pony club and a transition to the show ring. She gives a shout out to two older sisters. She fondly remembers the first phase of her apprenticeship to former jockey Claire Lever at Hawkesbury. Claire's husband Chad was also a valued tutor. Jett recalls her exciting first day at the races as a professional jockey. She had two rides at Murwillumbah-  the first one Torque of Dreams ran second, two races later she led all the way to win on Without Parallel.  She talks about a handy bush horse who gave her a hat trick of wins on the Ipswich track. Jett says she's been inspired by high profile female jockeys Rachel King and Jamie Melham who between them struck the Doncaster/Derby double at Randwick on April 4th. The jockey is aware she enjoys a rare luxury in being able to ride at a featherweight.

Peter Moody joins Sam and Leon for a cracking episode that swings from outback roads to Randwick's biggest stage. Moody breaks down the jaw‑dropping Doncaster win by his $10,000 filly — “to see a three‑year‑old filly… put them to the sword was quite remarkable” — and explains how a Rockhampton bargain is now being compared to the greats.The boys dive into Moody's bush upbringing, the 12‑hour road trip from hell, Harold & Beryl's caravan near‑miss, and the emotional moment he stopped to “have a beer” with his late father under the old gum tree — “we always pull up and have a beer with him on the way past” .Moody also opens up on vindication after the sport's darkest chapter, the rise of training partner Catherine Coleman, and where his superstar filly heads next — from Queensland sunshine to a Golden Eagle assault. A big, warm, funny, honest chat with one of racing's great storytellers.

Recorded Saturday, April 4, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Randwick

Recorded Friday, April 3, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races at Randwick to be held on April 4

Year Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy review all the big races and from Caulfield and Randwick on Doncaster Day 2026 www.pgpodcast.com All of Vince Accardi's work via www.dailysectionals.com.au. And don't forget to help us  continue to give premium information to racing punters every Monday morning via the Year-Round Carnival podcast by supporting us for as little as $5 per week…go to https://racetrackralphy.com.au/podcast.

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for major races at Randwick, including the G1 $4M Doncaster Handicap, G1 $3M TJ Smith Stakes, G1 $2M Australian Derby and G1 $1M Inglis Sires Produce Stakes Randwick It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Transatlantic ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ West Of Swindon ($4.80) ✅ Vauban ($4.20) ✅ Warwoven ($3.10) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3) ✅ Oh Too Good ($2.80) ✅ Autumn Boy ($2.45) ✅ Pembrey ($2.20)

It's Easter weekend and that means we're smack bang in the middle of the Sydney autumn carnival. Day one of The Championships at Randwick promises to be a big one and Joel and Barks have it all covered, as well as the Easter features at Caulfield.

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With another edition of the historic Sydney Cup coming up on April 11th, it seems an appropriate time to catch up with a man who won it twice as a jockey in 1959 and 1961. Bernie Howlett's riding career lasted only seven or eight years but was followed by a long innings as a successful trainer. In more recent times Bernie has earned recognition as a very astute breeder of horses. In fact he's one of a chosen few to have ridden, trained and bred Gr 1 winners. He's now a healthy eighty eight year old, living in Canberra and content to reflect  on his very rewarding life in racing. Bernie does us the honour of joining this week's podcast to take us on a trip down memory lane.  He brings us up to date on plans for his future in racing. Bernie goes right back to childhood days in Tamworth and many trips to local race meetings with his dad Jack.  He acknowledges the deeds of older brother Arthur, himself a talented jockey and trainer. Bernie recalls the early tuition he received from legendary country trainer Arthur Gore and his apprenticeship to Eric Flett at Manilla. The veteran recalls his first ride in a race at Quirindi and his first win at Barraba. With ten bush winners under his belt Bernie made the decision to seek an apprenticeship in Sydney and literally knocked on the doors of several Randwick trainers. Finally a trainer called Frank McGrath agreed to sign him up.  Howlett reflects on his first city win on a hulking two year old owned by an AJC Committee member. He won another one on the same horse a few days later. He looks back on the thrill of being selected Dux of the AJC Apprentices School in the 1957/58 season.  Bernie says his golden run was halted by a nasty fall at Warwick Farm. Head injuries kept him out of the saddle for several months. He looks back on an association with dour stayer On Line which would lead him to a Sydney Cup win and a ride in the Melbourne Cup the following year. Bernie was to repeat his Sydney Cup win just two years later. This time he relegated an Australian turf idol into second place. He talks of the “return bout” with Tulloch in the Brisbane Cup less than three months later. This was to be the champion's swan song. Bernie remembers the support of several trainers who helped him along the way during his time in Sydney. The former jockey and trainer clearly recalls a second placing in the Caulfield Cup and the suspension that cost him the ride on the same horse in the Melbourne Cup. He takes us back to 1964 and his low key start as a trainer. Bernie reflects on a fruitful decade training out of Kembla Grange during which time his only Gr 1 winner came along. He makes mention of some other smart horses he got to train.  The veteran pays tribute to several talented young riders to spend time under his tutelage. He talks of his keen interest in the breeding of thoroughbreds and the colt destined to give him Gr 1 success in another phase of his career. Bernie is justifiably proud of his contribution to the Australian population- 6 daughters, 1 son and 14 grandchildren. Great to catch up with a man who achieved the rare distinction of riding, training and breeding Gr 1 winners. 

Nick - in London - is joined by Rishi Persad in Dubai as the conflict in the Gulf continues. They are joined to reflect on a surreal Super Saturday by treble winning trainer Ed Crisford. Also today, plenty of Cheltenham chat, with trainers Eddie Harty and Noel Kelly joining the conversation, while Jason Richardson joins Nick to reflect on an extraordinary weekend of top level performers strutting their stuff in the East, from Autumn Glow at Randwick to Romantic Warrior - again - at Sha Tin. Meanwhile, Wathnan's US Rep Case Clay analyses the winning effort of Commandment in the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream as he progresses along the road to the Kentucky Derby, plus news of the operation's Dubai World Cup hopefuls Tumbarumba and Hit Show.

Nick - in London - is joined by Rishi Persad in Dubai as the conflict in the Gulf continues. They are joined to reflect on a surreal Super Saturday by treble winning trainer Ed Crisford. Also today, plenty of Cheltenham chat, with trainers Eddie Harty and Noel Kelly joining the conversation, while Jason Richardson joins Nick to reflect on an extraordinary weekend of top level performers strutting their stuff in the East, from Autumn Glow at Randwick to Romantic Warrior - again - at Sha Tin. Meanwhile, Wathnan's US Rep Case Clay analyses the winning effort of Commandment in the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream as he progresses along the road to the Kentucky Derby, plus news of the operation's Dubai World Cup hopefuls Tumbarumba and Hit Show.

Former champion jockey Wayne Harris speaks glowingly of his former “stablemate” Neil Rae. Both were apprenticed to the late Pat Farrell, and while Harris concentrated on metropolitan racing for most of his career Rae opted to stay in the Hunter region where he enjoyed a productive 23 years-  productive enough to give him a total of 8 Hunter and North West riding premierships. Wayne Harris suggested I call the former lightweight jockey and talk to him about a possible podcast. A little reluctant at first, Neil finally agreed to join us for a chat about a career that brought him a very impressive 1370 wins. He begins by talking about the excavators and compactors he operates for the Lake Macquarie City Council. Always a natural lightweight, Neil says he's still pretty fit.  Rae was given a nickname by workmates very early in his career. He says it's still widely used by racing people. Neil talks about a racing accident at Gosford that left him with a  shocking ankle injury. He talks about a short lived comeback. He was delighted to ride a winner on his final day in the saddle. Neil talks about early days in Newcastle and his intense dislike of school. He talks of his first experience in a racing stable followed by his indentureship to the late Pat Farrell. The retired jockey clearly remembers his first race ride at Muswellbrook, and the thrill of his first win just a few weeks later. He actually landed a double on the day. Neil remembers his first provincial and metropolitan wins on the same horse. He recalls being driven to the races by Wayne Harris on the occasion of his first city win, little realising he'd later buy the car in question. He talks about the valuable tutelage he received from Harris, one of the greatest riders of his generation. Neil talks affectionately of Irish Flyer, perhaps the most important horse in his early career. He remembers the brilliant but headstrong Proud Knight. The son of Vain had enormous ability but often refused to race tractably around the turns. There was one unforgettable occasion at Randwick when Proud Knight's gate opened prematurely. Neil says his tendency to try too hard early in his career resulted in many suspensions. He talks of successful associations with leading Newcastle trainers like Paul Perry, Max Lees and later Kris Lees.   Neil says his ability to ride at a featherweight sometimes cost him rides.  He looks back on his eight riding premierships, three of them as an apprentice.  Neil says he was thrilled to be invited to ride two former champion racehorses in exhibition gallops. One was a legend, the other a dominant two year old in the early 80's.  Neil had only a handful of Gr 1 rides. He was pretty chuffed to ride the third placegetter in the 1989 Sydney Cup.  He says the race was run under deplorable conditions. He talks about fatherhood and the inevitable progression to grandfatherhood. Neil Rae is well remembered as a jockey of unwavering work ethic. His career win tally of 1370 tells the story. Great to have him on the podcast.

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It's always a pleasure to talk to a dedicated bush trainer from any part of the nation. This week we go to the busy training hub at Dubbo and to one of its most respected participants. Dar (that's his official christian name) was one of a family of jockeys from the tiny village of Carinda in the Walgett Shire. He spent more than 35 years as a respected member of the western riding ranks before having to quit following a serious kick from a nervous young horse. Dar has been training for some 14 years from a Dubbo base and has  no intention of trying any other job. Right off the top he appeases the curiosity about his first name. Dar talks about his infrequent trips to town and says it takes a pretty handy horse to warrant a  crack at the city slickers.  He made a rare appearance at Randwick on Saturday where his two runners were out of a place, Saint  Philomena and Elson Boy who had a pretty tough run. Dar says he travelled the horses to Sydney the day before in heatwave conditions. He talks about a horse called Green Run who might earn a trip to the big smoke in the near future. The horse's regular rider is out of action following a freak mounting yard accident recently. Dar talks about his birthplace of Carinda which boasted a population of 200 during his childhood.  The Dubbo based trainer reflects on the riding activities of four brothers. Dar looks back on school days in Carinda and a move to Walgett as he reached a higher grade.This was when his association with thoroughbreds began under the tutelage of a veteran trainer. He makes the frank confession that he wasn't licensed at the time of his first few race rides. He looks back on his first legitimate race ride and his first winner  way out west at Bourke. Dar says he wasn't dedicated to looking after his weight early days, but mended his ways soon after. He talks of the shortage of race meetings in the west and the distances he had to travel to carve out a livelihood as a bush jockey. Dar says he rarely rode on metropolitan tracks, but recalls one exciting win at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. He says he could count his Sydney rides on one hand but reflects on a two year old race at Rosehill when he ran into a rising topliner. The 64 year old remembers his final winning ride on the spacious Warren track on a horse trained by brother Garry. Dar talks about the freakish accident that ended his riding career. The experienced horseman takes us through the Elson Boy story- the unraced horse identified on line by one of his most supportive owners. Dar admits he made a few mistakes before working the gelding out. He takes us through some exciting wins and one heartbreaking setback. Dar looks back on a horse he felt was going places before going amiss. He looks back on a great association with a western trainer who was destined to become his father-in-law. This was Dar's cue to acknowledge the unwavering support of Jill, his wife of 39 years. He and Jill are the proud parents of daughters Brianna and Layne. Brianna has in turn presented her parents with three grandchildren- all girls. Dar speaks candidly of the sudden stroke that stopped him in his tracks just over two years ago. He hated the inactivity of his recovery but opted to do everything the doctors ordered. Dar Lunn has earned the respect of all in NSW country racing. It's a pleasure to have him on the podcast.

Clint Lundholm stands 182 cm and weighs in at 80kgs, but continues to ride regular trackwork at Dubbo. It's hard to believe the same bloke was a professional jockey for close to three years in which time he posted 218 wins including a handful of country Cup successes. An eighteen month stint followed in the amateur ranks before he finally followed the family tradition of training racehorses. In just thirteen years in the role, Cint has posted 1012 wins and has a NSW country trainer's premiership on his CV. At one stage his team grew to almost fifty horses, creating an unmanageable workload. Today he rarely has more than twenty in work and is thoroughly enjoying the job.  Clint joins us on the podcast and begins by talking about his frenetic 2022/2023 season. He says the results were gratifying but the toll was high. He takes us right back to early days in Coonamble under the tutelage of his grandfather, legendary country trainer John Lundholm Snr. Clint reflects on the lessons learned from the elder Lundholm. He reflects on the stories he heard about his grandfather's association with champion country jockey Dennis Firth. The trainer looks back on his first day as a professional jockey when he had five rides at a Nyngan meeting. Clint hasn't forgotten the thrill of his first winning ride. He looks back on a three month loan out to Gai Waterhouse at Randwick. He recalls being gobsmacked by the enormity of the Tulloch Lodge operation. Unable to adapt to city life, Clint says he returned to the bush to finish his apprenticeship with a new boss. Lundholm understands why people are surprised to learn he was once a professional jockey. He pays tribute to the horse he regards as the best he rode in his short time in the saddle. Clint looks back on a very happy eighteen months in the amateur riding ranks. He remembers the commencement of his solo training career and his father's decision to join the team. Clint was chuffed to join the ranks of trainers who were able to win with their very first starter. He's not a regular in the city but is thrilled to have a couple of TAB Highway winners on the  board. Clint is adamant that Listen To the Band is the best horse he's trained to date. He talks of the talented but injury plagued Quasimoto who'll shortly return to work. Clint says he had a lot of fun with ten time winner Any Blinkin' Day. The trainer speaks of former metropolitan galloper Notabadidea who won a country Cups tre le after entering his stable. He acknowledges the support he's had from a select group of prominent western districts jockeys with a special shout out to his partner Zoe Hunt who's been in top form of late. This is a nice chat with a …year old who was destined to forge a career in the racing game.

Racing's best judges were predicting a big future for Braith Nock long before he ever rode in a race. How right they were! The third generation jockey won at his first ever race ride, and hasn't stopped riding winners since. Braith made a huge statement last season when he became champion Sydney apprentice with 40 metropolitan winners. The quietly spoken twenty four year old honed his balance with several years as a bull rider, before taking up an apprenticeship under the watchful eye of Brett Cavanough. There are many other things Braith would rather be doing than recording interviews, but he kindly consented to join us this week on the podcast. He talks about his punishing recent schedule. Braith is delighted to have the support of his former master Brett Cavanough. He explains the recent addition of his trademark moustache. The young jockey takes us back to his bull riding years and the serious accident that stopped him in his tracks. Braith remembers the thrill of winning at his very first race ride. He says he enjoyed a three month stint with top Randwick trainer Peter Snowden despite a bout of homesickness. Braith looks at some of his favourite city winners including a trio of mares from the Maher stable. He looks back on a healthy number of doubles and trebles, and one spectacular four timer at Gilgandra. The young jockey speaks of the thrill of riding a Wellington Boot winner. Braith speaks of Brett Cavanough's recently formulated training partnership with daughter Georgie. He's thrilled to report his elder sister Dana is also apprenticed to Brett Cavanough. Braith pays tribute to his trainer/Mum Jane Clement. He says he was beginning to think he'd never ride a winner for his mother. It finally happened at Kempsey. Braith talks of his passion for fishing.

Many young people born into racing families develop an affinity with horses from a very early age. Not the case with Craig Widdison. Despite the fact that his father Col had ridden and trained successfully, young Craig didn't want to know about the sleek thoroughbreds that had dominated his early years. His original goal was to become a physical education teacher. He later became involved in roller hockey and immediately showed potential. He had enough ability to play for Australia in the junior ranks, and looked a certainty to represent his country as a senior until fate intervened. A nagging knee problem brought an end to his hockey dreams, and that's when the racing bug finally took hold. Craig takes us through his twenty five years in racing. He  talks about the highs, and one devastating low for which he blames nobody but himself. The Wodonga trainer begins by talking about a trip to Randwick on Melbourne Cup day when The Prodigal Son ‘s chances were thwarted by a H8 track.  Craig revisits a win by the same horse on Melbourne Cup day last year.  The trainer talks about his Wodonga base and easy access to southern NSW meetings. Craig talks about father Col's days as a jockey and trainer, and subsequent involvement in the horse transport business. He admits to having zero interest in racehorses early days, and looks back on his ambition to become a PE teacher. Craig looks back on his fascination with roller hockey and his selection for the Australian junior representative side.

It's always a pleasure to welcome a bush trainer to the podcast. Our guest this week is Stephen Lee who chips away diligently from his Ballina base season after season with consistent results.  He's currently ably assisted by son Jordan with whom he'll soon form an official partnership. Lee has posted 850 winners since his  solo career began in 1986, and has two NRRA training premierships on his CV.  Stephen rotates his horses between a dual barn complex on Ballina racecourse, and a nearby 60 acre property which gives him access to a pristine stretch of  beach. Whenever one of the team warrants an opportunity in a metropolitan environment, he heads to Eagle Farm or Doomben just two hours away. He rarely tackles the arduous road trip to Sydney although he did venture to Randwick on November 1st with smart sprinter The Astronomer. This podcast was recorded twenty four hours before The Astronomer raced. Stephen talks of the easy access to Brisbane tracks as opposed to the marathon trip to Sydney. He acknowledges son Jordan's entry into the NSW training ranks and says he's looking forward to their proposed partnership. Stephen talks about the luxury of being able to give horses a complete change of environment at his beachside property. He says the new routine works wonders with highly strung horses. He talks about the large paddock set aside for retired racehorses or horses who've fallen on hard times. His partner Amanda would have even more if space allowed. The trainer talks about his two NRRA premierships. In winning the first one he unseated long time incumbent John Shelton. Stephen looks back on his early education under the tutelage of his late father Bruce. He says Bruce was a capable racehorse trainer but was best known as an all rounder constantly called upon to sort out other people's troublesome horses. He talks of his father's early association with iconic trainer Maurice McCarten. The Ballina horseman pays tribute to his elderly Mum. Stephen says his early aspirations to become a jockey were quickly negated by increasing weight. He talks of a brief flirtation with the harness racing sport. Stephen has vivid recollections of his first training win on the defunct White ParK track at Scone. He talks of a brief training stint at Coffs Harbour and a subsequent move to Ballina, a move he hasn't regretted. Stephen pays tribute to daughter Maddison who was his valued trackwork rider for a number of years. Maddison put a lot of time into Anton En Avant, a prolific winner for the Lee stable. As a yearling Anton En Avant appeared unlikely to ever make it to the races.  He talks about the gelding's amazing race record which included a win in the Gr 3 Chairman's Hcp  at Doomben.  Stephen talks of former jockey Cassandra Schmidt who won a string of races on Anton En Avant. The trainer pays tribute to several handy horses who've flown the flag for the Ballina stable over the years - Zoukina, Lasting Kiss, Minassi, Felix Trinidad, Song Time, Bavosa, and Espiritu. Stephen tells us more about his current apprentice Siabh Wrigley who still has a number of trial rides to complete before gaining her licence to ride in races. The signs are promising. It's a laid back chat with a top country horseman.

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for major races at Flemington & Randwick including the $2M G1 VRC Derby, $1M G1 Empire Rose, $10M Golden Eagle & $3M Russell Balding Stakes It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Transatlantic ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ West Of Swindon ($4.80) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3) ✅ Oh Too Good ($2.80)

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for major races at Moonee Valley & Randwick including the G1 Cox Plate, and G1 Spring Champion Stakes It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Transatlantic ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ West Of Swindon ($4.80) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3) ✅ Oh Too Good ($2.80)

Hamish McLachlan is reeling from a horror weekend which is bad news for the house, the beach house and the kids while Ross Stevenson is in career best form. PLUS we speak to the man who had 'a very good day' in Randwick! GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McLachlan is reeling from a horror weekend which is bad news for the house, the beach house and the kids while Ross Stevenson is in career best form. PLUS we speak to the man who had 'a very good day' in Randwick! GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McLachlan is reeling from a horror weekend which is bad news for the house, the beach house and the kids while Ross Stevenson is in career best form. PLUS we speak to the man who had 'a very good day' in Randwick! GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

Tyler Schiller has bounced back from serious injury to take on the Everest in 2025. The 27 year old spoke to Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand. 

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for major races at Randwick & Caulfield including the G1 The Everest, G1 Caulfield Cup, G1 Thousand Guineas, G3 Silver Eagle & G3 Norman Robinson. It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3)

The Week That Was. Connor is officially crowned the NRL Punt-Off Champion, and we've got plenty to unpack.We run through Horse Racing accountability, football best bets cashed, and we lock in our Football best bets & A-League plays for this weekend. EPL Matchday 8 preview & predictions. Bin List - People who walk around on their on tippy toes all the time, what's doing? Then it's all about The Everest — final preparations, a full runner-by-runner preview — before we wrap with the Caulfield Cup and our best bets at Randwick and Caulfield.Stay up to date on our socials @coastalsportspod (0:00) Catch Up (4:20) Connor Is Crowned The NRL Punt-off Champion (7:50) Horse Racing Accountability(11:10) Football Best Bets Cash(14:06) Football & A-League Best Bets (20:13) EPL Match Day 8 Preview (37:33) People Who Walk Around On Their Tippy Toes (38:49) Everest Preparations (42:05) Everest Preview Runner-By-Runner (1:05:00) Randwick Tips(1:12:01) Thousand Guineas (1:14:11) Caulfield Cup Preview (1:19:55) Caulfield Tips

Rozmawiamy z wieloletnią nauczycielką języka polskiego i angielskiego Agnieszką Oćwieją, która kontynuuje swoją pasję do nauczania w The Polish School of Sydney w dzielnicy Randwick. Agnieszka podkreśla jak ważna jest rola polonijnych szkół w kształtowaniu edukacji i dla dzieci i dla dorosłych w zakresie historii i literatury polskiej...

Dean Evans returns to SEN Giddy Up with Gareth Hall to offer his insights and previews for the G1 Epsom Handicap, G1 Flight Stakes & G1Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick and more! Including feature races in Flemington. It certainly pays to listen, with Dean having tipped all of the below winners and more in recent weeks: ✅ Lindermann ($12) ✅ Apocalyptic ($5.80) ✅ Too Darn Discreet ($5.80) ✅ On Display ($5.50) ✅ Sepals ($3.90) ✅ Apocalyptic ($3)

What if the biggest thing holding you back in business… wasn't strategy or skills, but the subconscious patterns running beneath the surface?In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I'm joined by Sarah Berdugo, Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, and former start-up founder, to explore how hypnotherapy can help entrepreneurs overcome common blocks like imposter syndrome, anxiety, leadership challenges, and more.We dive into the real reasons why so many driven leaders hit invisible ceilings - and how solution-oriented therapies like hypnosis and NLP can unlock clarity, confidence, and ease.Whether you've been curious about hypnotherapy or you're feeling stuck in self-doubt, this conversation will open your eyes to powerful, science-backed ways to shift your mindset, reconnect with your inner resources, and grow your business without burning out.If you LOVE the episode, don't forget to share it on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift and Sarah @sarahypnos!✨ Want to connect and build your business with a support network? JOIN THE CIRCLE ✨KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYSThe most common mindset blocks entrepreneurs face (and why they show up)How hypnotherapy works - and why it's more practical and science-based than you thinkTools to overcome imposter syndrome, anxiety, and leadership challengesWhy entrepreneurs need emotional and mental support as much as strategySHOW RESOURCESWork with Sarah Berdugo - HEREFollow Sarah on Instagram - HEREWatch Sarah on YouTube - HEREJOIN THE CIRCLE – A community for conscious, creative entrepreneurs - HEREFollow me on Instagram – HEREFind me on LinkedIn – HEREABOUT THE GUESTSarah Berdugo is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, coach, and former start-up founder in Paris. Now based in Sydney, she supports entrepreneurs in overcoming anxiety, imposter syndrome, and mental blocks- helping them reach their goals with clarity, creativity, and efficiency. Her unique approach blends science-based hypnosis, somatic tools, and emotional reconnection for deep, lasting transformation. Sarah also supports women through health and life transitions, including endometriosis, fertility, pregnancy, and leadership. She offers sessions in English and French, both online and in-person in Randwick.Bless it be.With love,Laetitia

Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis grew up in Sydney, famous for its coastline and beachside existence. But for reasons beyond her control, she didn't learn to swim until she took the plunge as an adult.Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis has achieved a lot in her young life.She is a social researcher at Western Sydney University, she has represented Australia at the United Nations, she advices groups like UNESCO and a couple of years ago she was awarded the NSW Premier's Youth Medal.But for her family, Angelica's greatest achievement is learning to swim as an adult.Australia has a sense of itself as a nation of swimmers, and presents this image to the world in its tourism campaigns, films and ownership of the pool at the Olympics.But in reality, a quarter of Australian adults are very weak swimmers or cannot swim at all, including Angelica, who grew up in Western Sydney, the eldest of nine siblings in a big, blended family.Instead of going to swimming lessons after school, Angelica spent a lot of her time helping to take care of her little sisters and brothers, one of whom lives with severe disabilities.It wasn't until she was in her mid-20s that Angelica had the time to learn how to swim, so she could finally understand the calming and cooling effects of the water.Angelica's podcast documenting her quest to learn to swim as an adult is called Sink or Swim and was produced by Impact Studios.You can stay up to date with what Angelica is up to at her website.This episode of Conversations explores swimming, royal surf life saving, drowning, learning to swim, beaches, Sydney, Bondi, Western Sydney, Blacktown, Randwick, pools, public pools, climate change, summer, hot summers, carers, family dynamics, divorce, Nigeria, first generation Australians.