
Today we are going across the pond to feature City Of Troy’s bid for Breeders Cup Classic glory on Saturday 2 November at Del Mar where the turf meets the surf.
Award winning American horse racing journalist and author Jay Hovdey is back to discuss Aidan O’Brien’s Derby winner’s chances along with racing presenters Leonna Mayor, Callum Helliwell, Newmarket trainer John Berry, Racing Post bloodstock journalist Kitty Trice and leading racing historian Tim Cox. Jay adds his thoughts on the history of the Breeders’ Cup meeting while Tim reveals the connection between the Derby winners and racing in the United States.
Jay expresses his forthright opinions on the challenges facing City Of Troy including the kick back, his likely opponents, and the tactics needed to become only the second European horse to win the Classic on dirt since its inception in 1984..
Can City Of Troy achieve what all the other Aidan O’Brien horses have failed to do and win on the dirt in the Breeders’ Cup classic.
Jay gives us his likely winner and an outsider to end this fascinating show about what could be a momentous day in the history of horse racing..
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Oct 28, 2024
1 hr 7 min

The Lexus Melbourne Cup, the race that stops a nation is run every year on the first Tuesday in November but what many people don’t know is that the Cup travels around the globe for nearly six months promoting the iconic race.
In this episode I was joined by Joe McGrath, the Lexus Melbourne Cup tour manager, the keeper of the cup as he is affectionately known, to talk about the cup’s journey during 2024 to schools, towns, cities, businesses, and famous racecourses.
The Melbourne Cup retains a special fascination with the Australian public both young and old. First run in 1861 the people’s cup is more than just a race, it’s a cultural event in Australia and
there is no one better to tell the story than, Joe McGrath, the man who always knows where the cup is!
Interview date 20 September.
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Oct 22, 2024
41 min

On today’s show we head Down Under for the Caulfield Cup, a key race in the Melbourne Spring Carnival.
Our guest is Peter Hutchinson, who won the Cup in 1993—something his legendary father, Ron Hutchinson, never did. Hear Peter’s story of that dramatic day, with a special cameo from Ron himself.
Epsom born Peter talks about his career as a jockey in the UK and Australia and his memories of the Caulfield Cup along with this father, Ron, and Edward Sadler a presenter and journalist with Racing.com in Australia.
You’re in for a treat!
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Oct 17, 2024
42 min

Joining us for or our opening National Hunt episode of the new season is David Hunter, the Chief Executive Officer and Clerk of the Course at Fakenham racecourse who looks ahead to their new season which begins on Friday 18 October.
The popular North Norfolk course is celebrating its 120th year of racing at Fakenham in 2025 and David reveals some exciting news about their racing calendar for the 2024/25 season.
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Oct 12, 2024
28 min

Felix Francis, the master of suspense and intrigue is back on the show to chat about his latest horse racing thriller Syndicate. The story’s main lead is a high-end syndicate manager Chester Newton, who mirrors the role played by Harry Herbert, the Chairman and Managing Director of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, who assisted Felix when he first came up with the idea for the book.
Felix shares a brief synopsis of the action in this fast-paced thriller which begins at Epsom on Derby Day. Felix explains how he selects character names, the vital role his wife plays bringing the book to print as well as reflecting on his life as an author. Felix has now written eighteen Dick Francis novels.
The race is now on for Felix to write his next book and in this episode, he reveals his opening line!
Felix Francis was a previous guest in episodes 93 and 230 when he joined me to talk about Iced and No Reserve..
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Oct 8, 2024
41 min

Joining me on today’s show is Leena Aziz, Asia’s first female cricket commentator, who will be sharing her forthright opinions on the current state of Pakistan cricket.
In this episode, The Trouble with Pakistan Cricket, Leena discusses the upcoming Pakistan versus England Test series, set to begin on the 7th of October.
We’ll also be covering the World Test Championship, the Women’s T20 World Cup, and the Champions Trophy in this hard-hitting conversation with Leena..
Interview date 30 September 2024.
Leena was previously our guest in ep 164
https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG6365027190.mp3?updated=1670105843
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Oct 5, 2024
42 min

Roland Butcher, the former England International is back for another of his Test match rounds ups as England missed out on a summer clean sweep in 2024.
Roland reflects on England’s series win against Sri Lanka, looks ahead to the tour of Pakistan, and shares his thoughts on the upcoming Australia versus India clash. Plus, we’ll catch up on the latest news from the Caribbean.
It’s a packed show for cricket fans featuring the show’s cricketing expert who answers questions from listeners in #AskRoland
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Oct 2, 2024
55 min

After reviewing the group stages in Part 1, Part 2 delves into the thrilling final of the inaugural Men’s Over 70s World Cup between England and Australia, held at the iconic Wormsley Cricket Ground.
England captain John Evans, along with Nick Andrews (England) and Murray Harrison (Australia), reflect on the final, share their favourite moments from the tournament, and discuss the potential for future over 70s World Cups.
Additionally, Simon Tremlin, the cricket manager at Wormsley, offers insights from the host ground’s perspective.
If you missed Part 1 click below.
https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG8930279114.mp3?updated=1727375327
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Oct 1, 2024
50 min

You may remember in Episode 280 I previewed the Men’s Over-70s Cricket World Cup with John Evans, the captain of the England. In this two-part episode John is back with us to review this momentous event for senior’s cricket.
Part 1 features John alongside six players who represented their countries at the tournament, which took place across the Home Counties from July 28th to August 11th. You will hear their reflections on the group stages, involving the seven competing nations, and get their insights on this unique cricket experience.
Part 2 out soon will focus on the World Cup Final at Wormsley.
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Sep 26, 2024
45 min

Welcome to our final podcast about this year’s Hundred! After some fantastic conversations with players like Grace Ballinger and Katie Levick in our previous episodes, I’m delighted to have Rosa Simkin from Rosa Talks Ball back on the show. In this episode she’ll be reflecting on what many are calling the best-ever women’s competition.
This season, we saw the Brave’s bubble burst, the Fire really take off, and the Spirit sparkle at the home of cricket,Lord’s.
Rosa will be sharing her candid opinions on the winners, the losers, and everything in between. She’ll also be revealing her Team of the Tournament – the standout players who truly made an impact this year.
And, with the Women’s T20 World Cup fast approaching in early October, Rosa will give us her predictions on who she thinks will lift the global trophy.
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Sep 22, 2024
58 min
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