In this segment the gentleman trainer Colin Alderson, pays tribute to his horse of a lifetime Sky Heights who won $4.2 million dollars in prize money.

Colin recalls his aspirations to become a jockey and his brief experience at the Drouin picnic races. He remembers with affection a mare called Byam Rose who launched his career as a trainer.

Great to catch up with respected trainer Richard Jolly who talks of his newly formed training partnership with daughter Chantelle. He discusses the parlous state of prize money levels in South Australia and the exodus of trainers to other states.

In this segment “the Shadow” looks back on the arrival of satellite sports television in Australia. He was one of the pioneers.

In segment 1 Graham talks of childhood days in his father’s Croydon Park butcher shop and the second business that flourished behind the counter. He talks of his association with the dynamic Frank Kennedy who got him started as a race caller.

In part 2 Greg pays tribute to a horse he loved - the tough and aggressive Zeditave, winner of 14 from 17. Hall rode him in 11 of those wins.

The former champion jockey, Greg Hall, talks about his current state of health and takes us through the emotional struggles of his post racing life.

Great to chat with highly respected jockey Jeff Penza who reflects on the horror fall at Queanbeyan that sidelined him for ten months.

In Part 2 Bruce recalls his introduction to Kerry Packer. He took a wager from Packer when another bookie declined.

The former high profile bookmaker, Bruce McHugh remembers his grandfather Jim McHugh who rode the 1898 Epsom Hcp winner.

Thirty year old Victorian Mitchell Beer reveals that he didn’t want to be in racing when it was time to look at career options - he chose a golf apprenticeship.

In Part 2 Jeff reveals the reason he decided to leave South Africa for a safer life in Australia. He talks of his feeling of uncertainty when he arrived unannounced in Sydney, one of the world’s toughest racing towns.

This could be the most comprehensive interview ever given by the former champion jockey, Jeff Lloyd. The great jockey reflects on his wonderful career in South Africa and the astonishing milestones he achieved.

In Part 2 Pam O’Neill recalls the amazing invitation she received to ride in Japan for a month. She talks of the cancer scare she got on returning from the Japan trip.

We finally catch up with the remarkable Queensland lady who pioneered the cause of Australia’s female jockeys four decades ago.

In part 2 Leon reflects on sixteen years as Bart’s Melbourne foreman during which time he got to work with some of the best horses in Australia.

In Part 1 the experienced horseman, Leon Corstens, talks about his early days in Adelaide as an apprentice jockey.

In part 2 of the podcast, Ian reflects on the emergence of station 2KY in the Sydney thoroughbred market. He got to call the gallops from 1974 in opposition to 2UE, 2GB and the ABC.

In part 1 Ian talks about the childhood illness that put him in bed for several months. He couldn’t wait for the Saturday race broadcasts to arrive. His love of racing evolved in that era.

Delighted to introduce an old friend. Hilton Cope was one of Australia’s best jockeys in his day, but endless wasting was making his life a misery. After 6 Group 1 wins and great success overseas he made the snap decision to quit in the mid 1970’s.