The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket Podcast

Is England’s men’s Test team in a state of confusion? Former England international Roland Butcher returns to The Paddock and the Pavilion to assess the current state of the side following their 2–1 series defeat to New Zealand. Roland gives his verdict on the future of head coach Brendon McCullum, discusses the leading contenders to succeed the retiring Ben Stokes as England’s next Test captain, a...

In this episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion, Mark Nunn, captain of Newmarket Cricket Club, and leading Newmarket racehorse trainer Charlie Fellowes preview the club’s sixth annual match against the Racing & Trainers XI, taking place on Sunday 12 July at Dullingham Sports Field. Mark provides an update on Newmarket Cricket Club’s season and reveals everything that’s planned for what promises to...

Capturing the Energy explores the life and work of Sir Alfred Munnings, widely regarded as the greatest equine artist of the 20th century. Jenny Hand, Director of the Munnings Art Museum in Dedham, Essex since 2013, discusses why Munnings should be appreciated as much more than an equine painter. We explore the qualities that made him such an exceptional artist, the influence of Constable on his w...

In the second and final part of The Legend of Black Caviar, Stephen Wallis continues the story of the Australian wonder mare who retired unbeaten after winning all 25 of her races. Edward Sadler takes up the story of Black Caviar’s legacy. Emily Hornum, curator of The Perfect Run exhibition for the Victoria Racing Club at Flemington Racecourse, talks about what visitors can expect to see in the ex...

As Royal Ascot approaches, we revisit one of the most dramatic moments in the meeting’s history – Black Caviar’s heart-stopping victory in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes in 2012. Joining us are Racing.com presenter and journalist Edward Sadler, former jockey George Baker, who rode in the race, and Sky Sports Racing reporter Callum Helliwell to reflect on the day the Wonder from Down Under survived a h...

Royal Ascot is nearly here, and Australian trainer Henry Dwyer joins The Paddock and the Pavilion to discuss the chances of Asfoora in Tuesday’s King Charles III Stakes. After two disappointing runs this season, Henry believes his star mare needs to get back to her best. With Champion jockey Oisin Murphy in the saddle and another trip to Royal Ascot beckoning, can Asfoora recapture the form that s...

In this episode, the final one, of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Rosa from Rosa Talks Ball joins me to share her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams, and players to watch, and she names her England XI for the opening match. Rosa also picks a player to watch from every team in the competition, sums up each nation in a single word...

In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, cricket commentator, writer and author Izzy Duncan shares her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams and players to watch, and take an in-depth look at both World Cup groups. We also begin by reflecting on the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, won by England, and consider how...

In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Sue Strachan, former Scotland Women’s Team Manager and former President of Cricket Scotland, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, the players who could define the competition, and Scotland’s chances of making an impact on the world stage. We also look ahead to...

In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Jane Powell, former England captain and coach, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament.  We discuss why she believes this could be the most open Women’s T20 World Cup ever, who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, and the players who could define the competition, including the key England players she believes could...

With the Women’s T20 World Cup just days away, James and Susan Bryce join us to look ahead to Scotland’s campaign and reflect on the journey that has taken daughters Kathryn and Sarah Bryce to the international stage. While cricket fans know the Bryce sisters for their performances on the field, this episode tells the story from a different perspective. James and Susan discuss what it means to hav...

Twenty-five years after his Derby victory, Galileo remains one of the most celebrated horses in racing history. In this Derby Week special, Stephen Wallis is joined by trainer, breeder, and international racing columnist John Berry to look back on Galileo's remarkable career on the racecourse. From his Classic success at Epsom to his memorable clashes with Fantastic Light, they discuss the perform...

Former England Test cricketer Roland Butcher joins The Paddock and the Pavilion as England prepare for a new Test Match summer following a bruising Ashes winter. With a three-match series against New Zealand about to begin, Roland discusses England’s likely selections, assesses Brendon McCullum’s position as head coach, and looks ahead to the challenge posed by the Kiwis. As the conversation draws...

In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Gunjan Shukla, Swedish international cricketer and finalist at the 2022 FairBreak Invitational tournament, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, the players who could define the competition, and her one hope for the tournament as the action runs from 12 June to...

In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Kathryn Leng, former England all-rounder of the 1990s and early 2000s, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, the players who could define the competition, and her thoughts on the likely impact of new England coach Charlotte Edwards as the action runs from 12 Jun...

In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Jenni Douglass, author of Tess and the Ashes Catastrophe and Tess and Sabotage at the SCG, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, the players who could define the competition, and her one hope for the tournament as the action runs from 12 June to 5 July. Intervie...

In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Tina Gough, German international all-rounder and Women’s Cricket Administrator at the MCC, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, the players who could define the competition, and her one hope for the tournament as the action runs from 12 June to 5 July. Intervie...

In Inside Howzat, Stephen Wallis speaks to Steve Leighton, co-founder of Howzat, the world’s only cricket magazine for children. The monthly magazine features cricket stories, interviews, games, puzzles, and fabulous photos, making it an exciting and informative read for boys and girls who love the game. To find out more about Howzat and subscribe to the magazine go to www.howzatcricketmag.com Ple...

From Nepal to Lord’s, Sobhana Mostary joins The Paddock and The Pavilion to discuss Bangladesh’s journey to the Women’s T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh batter reflects on qualification in Nepal, the excitement building ahead of this summer’s tournament in England and what it means for the Tigers to have the chance to play at Lord’s. Sobhana also shares the story behind the number 6 on the back of he...

Episode 418 of The Paddock and The Pavilion features Kitty Trice, bloodstock journalist at the Racing Post, discussing Galileo, the 2001 Derby winner who became one of the most influential stallions in racing history. Kitty reflects on Galileo’s extraordinary legacy, the champions he produced including Frankel, and the qualities he passed on to his progeny that made him such a dominant force in th...

In this episode, we look back at Cambridgeshire Women’s T20 County Cup match against Hertfordshire, where Cambridgeshire fell to a 27-run defeat, meaning there will be no run to the third round this time around as there was in 2025. Head Coach Lee Smith reflects on the game and also looks ahead to the new season, while we hear post-match contributions from Laura Robinson, Sophia Pearson, and debut...

In Top of the World, the second part of a two-part series on the 2026 Over 70s World Cup, Stephen Wallis is joined by England’s double World Cup–winning captain John Evans, Australian all-rounder Murray Harrison, India’s Jaspal Singh and organising committee Chairman Lance Ryan. The panel reflects on the Ashes clash in the final at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with former Test match umpire Billy B...

The Paddock and the Pavilion heads to New Zealand for the 2nd Men’s Over 70s World Cup, held across February and early March. Part one of our two part series, Road to the Final, focuses on England’s group stage campaign, as all eight teams faced each other in a round robin format, with seven matches each to decide the finalists. England’s winning captain John Evans reflects on his side’s performan...

In this episode ofThe Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis is joined by Cambridgeshire Women’s Head Coach Lee Smith, along with players Jess Pugh and Sophia Pearson, as the club continues its journey in Tier 3 of women’s county cricket. They reflect on the challenging 2025 league campaigns in both T20 and 50-over cricket, alongside a strong T20 County Cup run, before looking ahead to the new s...

Scotland leg spinner Abtaha Maqsood joins The Paddock and The Pavilion ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup to discuss her second World Cup campaign, Scotland’s ambitions in the tournament, and the upcoming clash with England on 20 June. She looks ahead to her upcoming season with Essex and her hopes of returning to The Hundred in 2026.   She speaks thoughtfully about her role both on the pitch and...