Behind The Boxes with Simon Orchard

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TheDogs.com.au greyhound podcast talks all things greyhound racing news and views in NSW and Australia with strong focus on the 2024 Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase

  1. 02/27/2025

    Episode 40 - Get To Know Joe Mcfadyen

    Joe Mcfadyen is passionate about driving the sport of greyhound racing to new heights. He spoke about how he identifies and procures new racing talent, touched on the challenges associated with the current grading policy, and highlighted a couple of promising types to watch over the 2025 season, plus much more.

    29 min
  2. Episode 39 - Get To Know Steve Fitch

    12/12/2024

    Episode 39 - Get To Know Steve Fitch

    Steve Fitch is a deep thinker who is constantly looking for ways to push the greyhound industry forward. He spoke about coming within a whisker of winning the biggest race in the country - the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase - last year and also shared some interesting thoughts on rehoming, grading and syndication.

    39 min

  3. 11/21/2024

    Episode 38 - Get To Know Mick Hardman

    Mick Hardman is a straight shooter with decades of experience in the greyhound game. He's made the podium in multiple Group finals as a trainer and he caught up with Simon Orchard to talk about the future of Wentworth Park, the issues facing our staying ranks, trainer welfare amid late nights at the track, and he gave Simon some parenting advice as well.

    29 min

  4. 11/15/2024

    Episode 37 - Get To Know Jay Opetaia

    Jay Opetaia is one of the best and brightest young trainers in NSW and that was recognised when he won the 2023 Young Achiever of the Year at the annual GRNSW Awards. Simon Orchard caught up with Jay to chat about the influence his uncle Scotty Board has had on him, the thrill of winning his first feature in the Chief Havoc Cup, where he'd put a new track in the Central West and much more.

    31 min

  5. 11/01/2024

    Episode 36 - Get To Know The Ulrick's

    Karen Ulrick captured the imagination of the greyhound world after her wonderful and emotive reaction to kennel star, Go Bears, taking out the 2024 Richmond Derby. Simon Orchard caught up with Karen, alongside her children Holly and Chad, to talk about that famous win, dad (and grandad) Ronnie, the move from Urunga to Shannon Brook and much more.

    27 min

  6. 10/25/2024

    Dalwhinnie Does What Not Many Thought Was Possible...

    Simon Orchard is joined by Tim Newbold to discuss the fall of Shakey Jakey's long-standing 520m track record at Wenty Park. The boys also discuss Blue Kermaro's memorable Million Dollar Chase victory and give a glowing report on MDC Grand Final night.

    29 min
  7. Road To The Chase - MDC Grand Final Night Preview

    10/16/2024

    Road To The Chase - MDC Grand Final Night Preview

    On today's episode, Simon Orchard and Craig Chappelow are fizzed up ahead of Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase Grand Final night this Friday. The boy's break down the MDC Grand Final, the G2 Sydney Cup, the Masters Meteor, the Young Star and the MDC Maiden.

    19 min
  8. Road To The Chase - MDC Semi-Final Preview

    10/11/2024

    Road To The Chase - MDC Semi-Final Preview

    On today's episode, Simon Orchard and Craig Chappelow walk you through the eight bumper semi-finals of the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase on Saturday, October 12. Can Bezzecchi reproduce his scintillating 29.12 effort? Will Explicit live up to his reputation? And is Good Odds Cobber over his fall in the Black Top? The Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase final will be held at Wentworth Park on the October 18.

    21 min
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