Mitchell Bell is one of several Sydney based jockeys who regularly ply their trade on outside tracks.

Darryl McLellan’s recent retirement announcement caught a few racing mates by surprise. It was well known that the 54 year old was still enjoying his riding and happy to travel big mileage if the mounts were there. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Anthony Cavallo’s year long absence from the western districts riding ranks continues to arouse the curiosity of his many friends and TAB followers. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Golf has long been the most popular pastime of professional jockeys. Some have attained a very high level in the sport, others are happy to “puddle” around once or twice a week with a few mates. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Brilliant apprentice Mollie Fitzgerald was shattered recently when a sudden bout of appendicitis interrupted her march towards a possible NSW jockey’s premiership win. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

There’s no busier jockey in northern NSW than Wauchope based Luke Rolls, an expat Kiwi who drives huge mileage to honour commitments at northern rivers and tablelands tracks. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

We’re approaching the fifth anniversary of one of the most unique race days ever seen in Sydney. Drastic covid protocols saw only jockeys, trainers and a handful of stable staff in attendance… (CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Zac Lloyd’s day of days at Rosehill on February 22nd was soured by a five meeting suspension incurred on the third of his five winners on the programme. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

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. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Angela Jones has ridden another two winners since our podcast was recorded on Friday Feb 7th. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

The legendary jockey’s sudden retirement announcement in December caught the NZ racing industry by surprise. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Following in the footsteps of jockeys like Jeff Lloyd, Robbie Fradd and Larry Cassidy, Vlad Duric has chosen Brisbane as home base for the latter years of his riding career. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

When Luke Nolen’s in full swing it’s difficult to get him to sit still long enough to conduct an interview. Currently he’s on the sidelines indefinitely following a freakish fall at Geelong early in December. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Good to catch up with a young jockey who’s forged a prominent spot among the powerful Sydney riding ranks in recent years. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

We had our podcast interview with Keith Ballard safely “in the can” before he reported for duty at Saturday’s Julia Creek Cup fixture at Mount Isa. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

With the Sydney jockey’s room virtually a closed shop, other talented riders are obliged to carve themselves a niche in one of several strong NSW regional centres. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Lacey Morrison but I’ve been long aware of her notable achievements. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

If pedigree has any bearing there was always a strong likelihood James Orman would become a jockey. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Aaron Bullock has emerged in the last five years as one of Australia’s most consistent jockeys. In the 2022/2023 season his astounding strike rate saw him win the national jockey’s title with 207.5 winners. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Many racing people were predicting a bright future for Dylan Gibbons long before he made his debut at Taree in July 2020. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)