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

Robert Heathcote explains why Rothfire's racing career may not be over just yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QLD's best sprinter Rothfire will reappear again during the QLD winter. Rob Heathcote says the MM's Guineas winner Abounding is another who will rest before the carnival.

Rothfire was always going to be hard to beat in the King Of The Mountain at Toowoomba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Of The Mountain winner Rothfire has one more challenge this prep before heading to the paddock. Rob Heathcote says he doesn't want to overtax the horse given his well documented issues.

Jockey Ben Thompson was pleased when told Rothfire had drawn an outside barrier in Mondays $750K King Of The Mountain at Toowoomba. Rob Heathcote says "He was a little surprised by Ben's reaction. 

Rothfire will return to the races on Saturday, with a few interesting options on the table for the Rob Heathcote galloper.

Robert Heathcote joins us to chat about Rothfire's place in the Mort & Co King Of the Mountain. Rob chats to us at length about the 'thrilla from Chinchilla' and his thoughts heading towards the KOTM on January 1 at Clifford Park.

He's the thriller from chinchilla that has a bunch of battlers who own him and doesn't have a million-dollar price tag. He's been set for two shots at the Everest and both time bad luck has taken him out.  In this episode, Bossy chats with one of his part owners, Viv Yates about the highs and lows of racing, and Rothy's spring carninval. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Heathcote joined The First Word to discuss his runner Rothfire in today's McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley and his runners at Doomben

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Rothfire is shooting for another Group 1 when he lines up in Saturday's Stradbroke for local trainer Rob Heathcote

On this edition of Cracking the Codes Dan Matt and Simone are joined by Paul Bartolo reminiscing about the Melbourne Cup, Rob Heathcote taking Rothfire to Perth for the Winterbottom Stakes and Basil Dooley with Better Be The Bomb in the Interdominion heats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet returns to take us through Saturday's Group 1 feature at Ascot, the Winterbottom Stakes. Cam gives us his rated prices on all the top hopes so that you can bet to value. 01:45 Quick review of the Railway Stakes 03:45 Winterbottom Stakes map 04:40 Vilana 05:40 This'll Testya 07:00 Rothfire 08:15 Elite Street 09:30 My Bella Mae 11:25 Paulele 12:30 The Astrologist 13:15 Red Can Man 14:55 Kissonallforcheeks 17:20 Summary of Cam's rated market

Rob Heathcote joined Gareth to provide an update on his Winterbottom Stakes fancy Rothfire.

Pat & Heals catch up with Trainer Rob Heathcote who is proud of Rothfire ‘Thriller from Chinchilla' after getting the nose in the Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes at the Valley at the weekend.

Pat & Heals catch up with Trainer Rob Heathcote who is proud of Rothfire ‘Thriller from Chinchilla' after getting the nose in the Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes at the Valley at the weekend.

Moonee Valley Racing Club chief Michael Browell says he'll be on board the Rothfire and Anamoe bandwagons when the track hosts its biggest weekend of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Startantes luckless in Sydney and Rothfire far from disgraced at the Valley. Hear plans for the duo now with Rob Heathcote.

For progroupracing.com.au, Daggy & Beaver host Show Us Your Tips returns to look at a massive weekend of Group 1 racing from both Melbourne & Sydney. On AFL Grand Final weekend, we kick off Friday night at Moonee Valley with the Group 1 Moir Stakes, where the rail is in the True & some rain around currently has the track as a Soft 7. The weight-for-age Group 1 Moir Stakes over the 1000m is the headline affair on the card, bringing together a cracking field of sprinters, including returning Queensland star Rothfire and the champion 2YO Coolangatta. The support card includes the Group 3 Scarborough Stakes for the fillies, JRA Cup & The Group 2 Stock Stakes for the mares. BEST Both - R5 N8 Asfoora VALUE Daggy - R4 N3 - Virtuous Circle Beaver - R4 N7 Foujita San Saturday features the Golden Rose meeting from Rosehill, where the rail returns to the true on a soft track, where the Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes for the 3YOs. The great card features the Listed Heritage Stakes, Group 3 Colin Stephen Quality which means a free ticket into the Metropolitan, the Group 2 Golden Pendant for the mares, and Shannon Stakes with a ticket into the Epsom Handicap. The Godolphin blue looks to be to the fore throughout the card with with the two key hopes in the feature in Golden Mile & In Secret, while Alcyone is a live chance as well. BEST BOTH - R4 N1 Cadre Du Noir VALUE Daggy - R9 N1 Mount Popa Beaver - R7 N2 Startantes Jame McDonald looks to have a great book of rides across both cards, what are the unders overs for winners for the weekend? Beaver also has his usual couple of winners from Toowoomba just for good measure. As always check out progroupracing.com.au for more!

Rob Heathcote joins us with Rothfire heading to the Moir at the Valley on Friday night!

Race horse trainer Wayne Hawkes joined Gerard in the studio to talk about why he has no issues with there being less international horses at the Spring Carnival, why he thinks Chautauqua should be the clerk of the course at the Valley, Eduardo's, Rothfire's great return, what he'll do with Masked Crusader, Mr Brightside's Feehan Stakes win, and more.

Jackson Oldham & Rob Scurry join Shane Ciurleo & Pete Anthonisz to review the G2 victories of Mr Brightside & Rothfire at The Valley using Punting Form's data (5:55); discuss the fascinating betting in the Concorde & the performance of the day from Zaaki at Randwick (21:10). Get Involved & Our Results: https://linktr.ee/themailbag

Trainer Rob Heathcote joined Gareth Hall after his horse Rothfire won the McEwen Stakes on Saturday

Queensland trainer Robert Heathcote joins us for the latest on stable star Rothfire.

Startantes defeated the Memsie winner at her last start - Hear her plans for the Spring....also the latest on Rothfire with trainer Rob Heathcote.

Rob Heathcote joins Michael to discuss his filly Startantes ahead of Saturday's Tatt's Tiara at Eagle Farm and gives us an update on Rothfire after his courageous run in the Stradbroke

Rothfire may tackle a straight race at Flemington this spring - Startantes heading to a Group 1 in 2 weeks at Eagle Farm according to trainer Rob Heathcote.

Daggy & Beaver host Show Us Your Tips with their free Australian Racing tips twice a week, every week courtesy of progroupracing.com.au. It's Stradbroke Day this week, with Eagle Farm on a Good track in the rail +4m hosting a cracking meeting featuring the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap, Group 1 J.J. Atkins, Group 2 Dane Ripper Stakes, Brisbane Cup and $1.2million Q22, Group 3 Gunsynd Classic and Listed contests in the Wayne Wilson & Oxlade Stakes. After knocking off Zaaki last start can the Snowden trained Huetor add another rich race to his resume in the Q22, while the warhorse Eleven Eleven looks to add an elusive Group 1 to his resume, taking on a capacity field including Alligator Blood, Rothfire & up and comer Frankie Pinot. BEST Beaver - Najmaaty Daggy - Bullfinch VALUE Beaver - Kubrick Daggy - Ringmaster Randwick could see it's first dry track since February as the rail moves into the +3m mark, and its a deep card headlined by the listed Bob Charley AO Stakes. With all the big guns up north, will Reagan Bayliss & Dylan Gibbons prove to be the go to jockeys on the card? While team Waterhouse-Bott produce their rising star Cross Talk once again. BEST Both - Siege VALUE Beaver - Art Cadeau Daggy - Frankie Pinot Beaver is also keen on a few at the Sandown meeting in Melbourne! Check out progroupracing.com.au for free tips, extensive guides and much more!

Michael joins Rob live at his stables for a chat ahead of the Stradbroke where he three runners engaged including Rothfire!

For progroupracing.com.au, Daggy & Beaver return with Show Us Your Tips to give their thoughts on three interesting cards of Black type racing, providing their free Australian Racing Tips. At Hawkesbury, three Group Three Events feature - the Hawkesbury Guineas, Hawkesbury Gold Cup & Hawkesbury Crown. Morphetville sees the Group 1 Australasian Oaks, G3 Chairman's Stakes & G3 Breeders' Stakes take shape, while Eagle Farm hosts the G2 Queensland Guineas & Victory Stakes. Chris Waller & James McDonald again hold the keys to a chunk of the races at the Standalone Hawkesbury meeting as they look to set a few of their charges towards the Queensland Winter Carnival, including Brookspire and Basquiat. Mr Mozart looks to keep his winning streak alive in the Guineas, while the ever honest Art Cadeau tries to notch up another win. The Australasian Oaks sees the rematch of the Yulong owned My Whisper taking on Mac 'n' Cheese in the Spendthrift colours once again, while headline horse Rothfire continues his comeback from injury at Eagle Farm. Punters around Australia will be cheering for Go Wandji in the last at Eagle Farm as they look to get get out after his tragic loss last start. BEST BETS Daggy - Kalapour (Hawks) Go Wandji (QLD) Harleymoven (SA) Beaver - Mr Mozart - Go Wandji - My Whisper VALUE BETS Daggy - Art Cadeau - Mac 'N' Cheese Beaver - Hardware Lane

And we are off to Adelaide for some group one madness, can Queen Kah dominate this years SA carnival? The great Rothfire returns from injury to take on Eagle Farm's group 2 Victory Stakes. The boys discuss this plus plenty more!Pat and BJ get stuck in to the Hawkesbury gold cup meeting and give their $100 Strategies. The BlakeBook has one to add and one coming up at the ‘Bool plus ‘You Cannot Be Serious” takes aim at an unlikely target. And for the first one ever on our show, and possibly the last: B Kelly…..If you're keen to support the show and join the boys in Members Only then head here https://bit.ly/TLUMembers the boys finished with another winning month in March! Looking for a new account this weekend then give BoomBet https://bit.ly/BoomBet100 or PlayUp https://bit.ly/TLU-PU a try! They support the show and us! Support the show (https://thelegupaustralia.com/members-only-sign-up)

Count De Rupee is the second-favourite behind Rothfire in Saturday's Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm whilst Jamaea is entered in the same race and also at Hawkesbury in the Crown

Chris Nelson talks about Rothfire, Coolangatta and all the tips for today

Chris Nelson with all the tips for today and talking about Rothfire

Trainer Rob Heathcote discusses stable stars Rothfire and Startantes at Randwick today.

Guests Rob Heathcote and Kelly Schweida

Guests include Rob Heathcote and Kelly Schweida

The stable have paid up with Startantes for the Flight Stakes this weekend and we'll also get an update on Everest-bound Rothfire

Brisbane trainer Rob Heathcote discusses the plans for Everest runner Rothfire, the chances of Startantes in the Golden Rose and more.

After a successful return to the track for Rothfire, Rob Heathcote chats The Everest and golf

Guests include Merv Hughes, Laura Kimmince, Rob Heathcote and Chris Nelson

How did Rothfire pull up? Is the Golden Eagle still in the mix? Hear what Rob Heathcote has to say with host Steve Hewlett.

After a successful return to the track, trainer Rob Heathcote gives us an update on Rothfire

Steph Thornton chats Queensland racing and Rothfire

Another big weekend and the boys look at the NRL, the Brownlow, the return of Rothfire and the Wallabies win

Rob Heathcote with the final word on Rothfire ahead of his return from a serious leg injury in today's G2 The Shorts at Randwick

Tips for Wednesday's meeting at Eagle Farm and the latest Queensland racing news

Chris Nelson has all the latest Queensland Racing news plus a few winners for Eagle Farm

Chris Nelson with the latest on Rothfire's trial this morning

Steve Hewlett is joined by trainer Rob Heathcote and they discuss the latest with stable star Rothfire 17-08-21.

Nature Strip unlikely to clash with QLD star Rothfire first-up, hear plans with owner Rod Lyons.

Hear from Joe Roberts (Veterinary Physiotherapist) who has been using dry needling on Rothfire.

Trainer Rob Heathcote gives an update on Rothfire.

Rothfire is expected to resume his racing career early next season after successfully completing a gallop at Eagle Farm. Last year's J J Atkins winner has been off the track since running fourth in the Golden Rose in September due to a fracture and trainer Rob Heathcote is pleased with his recent progress

Trainer Rob Heathcote gives an update on Rothfire and other runners this weekend.

When will we see Rothfire again? We hear from trainer Rob Heathcote.

The boys are very happy with themselves tipping the winner of each of the four Group Ones so far this season in Melbourne and have put the pressure on to salute this weekend in the Turnbull Stakes - both liking the same horse!! Pat gives us his best bets at Moonee Valley, they discuss Rothfire, the remaining Everest slots and give you their bets in each race this weekend at Flemington. HUGE WEEKEND OF RACING!!!Support the show (https://thelegupaustralia.com/members-only-sign-up)

Tbaaaa Weetwood + TBA CUP Day + Moir Stakes, Underwood stakes + ROTHFIRE DAY by 2 Mugs Punting

Sam and Pat sit down for a chat to find the winners on a massive card at Caulfield this weekend, Heaps of laughs and chat as usual - Group One analysis of the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and the boys discuss Rothfire and Hugh's ride on Farnan. Sam even throws in a little omen bet for the Dalby Cup #joleneSupport the show (https://thelegupaustralia.com/theleguppremium)

This week Zach is joined by regular Tom and making his debut on the show Chris. We cover all the happenings in the NRL this past week, all the racing that happened on Saturday and looking forward to this weekend and is Union finally going in the right direction? Rough Time codes: Intro - Highlights/lowlights/haircuts 9:00 - Origin Dates 12:30 - Suaalii demands 16:45 - Gavin Cooper calls it a day 17:40 - Souths Junior playing NFL 20:45 - Jarrod Croker gives game ball to Cody Ramsay & Papalli resigns 25:30 - Teddy a Rooster for life now 28:00 - Aubo V SBW 30:30 - Boyd Cordner & Benji petition 36:00 - Tips for the NRL 45:00 - Rugby Union new promo video 48:00 - Racing. Farnan, Rothfire, Fiteuse, Discharged & Kingsheir, Fierce Impact, George Main, The Shorts, Tea Rose and more Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @giveusaspellpod Follow us on Facebook 'Give Us A Spell Podcast' If you haven't rated and reviewed our show on Apple itunes please do!

Sydney Morning Herald reporter Adam Pengilly joins Pete Fairbairn on the Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff today. We discuss the NRL's bunker changes, Benji's Wests Tiger's departure, the Brumbies' GF hopes, Dominic Thiem's US Open win, and is it a 3-way battle for The Everest? The Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff is delivered before 8am, Monday to Friday, and discusses five of the biggest stories happening in the world of sport.

Rothfire trainer Robert Heathcote joins the NSW brekky team.

Guests today included SMH Chief League reporter Adrian Proszenko, and Rothfire trainer Robert Heathcote.

Trainer Rob Heathcote chats about the win of Rothfire in the Run to the Rose yesterday.

Rider of ROTHFIRE speaks about his chances today in the Run to the Rose as well as the preparation ahead

WHAT a lineup this Weekend Mugs! Who wins the weekly Waller HCP? All that PLUS MORE

The boys are BACK! 9 Races from the GC including the 2YO Jewel with superstar Rothfire, who pops in for a quick chat!