The Game

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From the barriers to the betting ring, superstars to scallywags and everything in between. Renowned author and journalist, Andrew Rule, racing media icon, John 'Dr Turf' Rothfield and award-winning sports journalist and producer, Roger Oldridge, dive into the past to bring you horse racing's most fascinating stories and characters.

Épisodes

  1. 30/09/2024

    Taking a Chance

    Turf and Ruler go through some of their favourite racing tales - some of which stem from Ruler's most recent book, Chance.

    26 min

  2. 23/09/2024

    Sharpshooter

    Andrew Bobbin was a professional footballer who transitioned to a life behind the camera. He filmed in war zones for CNN before travelling the world as Francesca Cumani's lensman shooting racing features. That role reignited his desire to follow his dream and train horses back home in Australia. A fascinating story from a fascinating story teller.

    31 min

  3. 16/09/2024

    The Triple Threat

    Kevin Cain wasn't born on a racetrack but he was there in his infancy and perhaps that's the reason why he, at some point, held a jockey, training and bookmaking licence. He was also a punter and, on one memorable day at the track, turn $6 into almost $100,000.

    32 min

  4. 09/09/2024

    The Ringer (part 2)

    In the fascinating conclusion to the Steve Wood story, the former jockey details how he used a familiar scheme once in possession of a training licence, before reforming and taking up a role as a steward in Queensland.

    49 min

  5. 02/09/2024

    The Ringer (part 1)

    Steve Wood was roped into a life he never intended to lead and it took many years to work his way out. From riding ring-ins for notorious owner, Ricky Renzella, to ultimately becoming a steward, Wood's life is littered with so many fascinating stories, it couldn't fit into one episode.

    56 min

  6. 26/08/2024

    Scallywags

    With two of the finest storytellers in the game as co-hosts, it's only fitting they tell some of their favourite stories from a lifetime at the track.

    27 min

  7. 19/08/2024

    The McDonald Dynasty

    Racing royalty on both sides of his family, Clinton McDonald has grown up knowing nothing else. Equipped with a lifetime of tales, he tells a story almost as good as he trains a horse.

    39 min

  8. 19/08/2024

    Linda Jones: The Pioneer

    She paved the way for the likes of Michelle Payne and Jamie Kah but things were not easy for Linda Jones in an era were female jockeys were seen as an impost or, at best, a mere novelty.

    31 min

  9. 19/08/2024

    Alan Tripp: Illegal SP to bookmaking behemoth

    The godfather of corporate bookmaking in Australia, Alan Tripp's path from the early days operating illegally as a SP to legitimacy as a giant of the game, is laden with incredible stories. In a rare interview, he details them on this gripping episode of The Game.

    46 min

  10. 19/08/2024

    The Great Bookie Robbery

    Almost half a century on, the Great Bookie Robbery is still talked about today. There are only a few who remain earthside that were that day; Con McMahon was one of them and he joins Andrew Rule, Dr Turf and Roger Oldridge with his fascinating tale.

    42 min

  11. BANDE-ANNONCE SAISON 1

    Season 1 - Trailer

    Welcome to you're new favourite racing podcast where award-winning crime and racing journalist and author, Andrew Rule, along with John 'Dr Turf' Rothfield and award-winning racing tv journalist and producer, Roger Oldridge take you back in time. In this trailer, get a taste of what is to come in season 1 of The Game Podcast. In order ... Former bookmaker Con McMahon on The Great Bookie Robbery A behemoth of bookmaking, Alan Tripp on getting raided running an illegal SP operation Clinton McDonald on how his legendary father celebrated Golden Slipper wins BEFORE the races were run Footballer turned cameraman turned horse trainer, Andrew Bobbin, on life in a war zone Former jockey Kevin Cain - part of the iconic Cain racing family - on unwittingly riding a horse which had no chance. They are just some of the guests and stories you'll hear on The Game - Legendary Tales Of The Track

    6 min

Bande-annonce

À propos

From the barriers to the betting ring, superstars to scallywags and everything in between. Renowned author and journalist, Andrew Rule, racing media icon, John 'Dr Turf' Rothfield and award-winning sports journalist and producer, Roger Oldridge, dive into the past to bring you horse racing's most fascinating stories and characters.

Informations

  • Création
    Racing.com / PowerPlay Media
  • Années d’activité
    2 k
  • Épisodes
    11
  • Classification
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