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

Oli Harris, the Chief Marketing Officer of the Racing League chats about the exciting new racing project. 12 Teams with their own colours featuring their own jockeys and trainers are due to line up in this new venture which starts on Thursday 29 July at Newcastle racecourse. As their website says “Its an evolution of one of the world most popular spectator sports”. Find out all the latest news abo...

England’s international cricket summer is now underway and in this episode, I spoke to Chris Millard, the Managing Director of the Barmy Army about their return to cricket grounds. Chris a boyhood friend of England captain Joe Root chats about the affect the pandemic has had on the organisation, the Ashes, the history of the Barmy Army and his touring hopes for the T20 World Cup later this year an...

Ex jockey and now film director Nathan Horrocks chats about his powerful new film ‘The Fall’ which focuses on the mental health of jockeys and stars Robert Bathurst of Cold Feet fame. Nathan explains his own personal experiences as a jockey which led him to originally write the script on his mobile phone. Now an award winning film director and co founder of Equine productions and Jockey Cam, Natha...

Page Fuller swapped her life studying Economics at Exeter University, after a term, to follow her passion and become a professional National Hunt jockey. In this episode Page recalls her pony racing days where she failed to land a winner, point to point racing, before she became the champion lady amateur jockey in 2016/17 and 2017/18. Now a professional jockey mainly riding for Jamie Snowden and A...

Former England International Kathryn Leng gives her thoughts on last week's absorbing Test match against India at Bristol. “It was a like an Indiana Jones movie” remarked Kathryn. We had great catches, the ball of the summer, fast scoring, superb spin bowling and Indian resilience. A Test match to savour for any cricket fan, Kathryn discusses whether there should be more of them in the women's gam...

With 'The Hundred' due to start on 21 July we caught up with Trent Rockets player to be & Scottish captain Kathryn Bryce. Kathryn talked about her cricket career from her days at George Watson’s College where she played for the boys 1st XI, her debut for Scottish women at 13 and her time playing alongside her sister Sarah for the national side. In 2020 Kathryn was awarded the ICC Associate Women’s...

Former England Test player Roland Butcher returns to The Paddock and The Pavilion to give his opinion on England's recent dismal test series defeat to New Zealand, the discriminatory tweets made by Ollie Robinson and the change in England's selection process. He also reviews the heavy defeat by West Indies in their opening Test against South Africa. Away from cricket the former footballer gives hi...

David Hunter, the CEO & Clerk of the Course at Fakenham reflects on a challenging year at the racecourse during the Covid restrictions & the joy of crowds returning to North Norfolk. Top National Hunt jockey Nick Scholfield also reveals what it is like to ride a winner with crowds back in the stands. Plus find out more about the Royal Ascot party David is holding in his garden this week & one of t...

In Part 2 of our podcast with Josh Apiafi he discusses his varied career in the horse racing industry which began as a stable lad with Champion National Hunt trainer Martin Pipe. Josh talks passionately about his love for the sport and his ups and downs during the past 30 years. From Pond House with Martin Pipe we follow his inspiring story to Rewards4Racing & Sky Sports. One not to miss! Please s...

Josh Apiafi talks frankly about his recent Sky Sports documentary ‘The Uncomfortable Race’ held in the Jockey Club rooms Newmarket & the subsequent feedback he has received from the industry. In the documentary he spoke to Callum Helliwell, Elijah Michael & Kanane Francis, three young people from diverse backgrounds. A passionate supporter, alongside Rishi Persad, in driving diversity in horse rac...

John Gorton fondly remembers the day he won the Oaks at Epsom on the grey filly Sleeping Partner in 1969 to become the first South African jockey to win a British Classic. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Classic winning jockey John Gorton chats about his globetrotting days as a jockey and a trainer. In a career spanning over 50 years John’s story begins in his native South Africa where he rode his first winner in 1962 before he moved to Newmarket in 1969, the year he won the Oaks on Sleeping Partner for Lord Rosebery. John went on to win races at Royal Ascot, the Goodwood Cup, Lancashire Oaks and...

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Newmarket Cricket Club stars Mark Nunn and Max Pipe join me to tell the story of the cricket club who in December 2020 had only four players but who are now going places at the home of world racing. Skipper & Vice Chairman Mark and former Leeward Islands player Max talk about their successful start to the season, how the new club was set up & the support it has received from local businesses. Plea...

Former England International cricketer Kathryn Leng chats about her career including a World Cup Semi Final, a Test century v New Zealand, playing against men in the Bradford League and at Bradford UCCE. Kathryn also gives her thoughts on the rise of women's cricket with 'The Hundred' starting in July this year. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Conn...

In a follow up to Episode 54 with Roy Rocket’s trainer John Berry, his most regular jockey John Egan tells us the love he had for the horse and what it was like to ride the Brighton legend. John reveals the quirks of the country’s favourite grey and that he really did sing to Roy! Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter & Faceboo...

Newmarket trainer and Sky Sports presenter John Berry gives a heartfelt tribute to Roy Rocket, the Brighton Racecourse legend who died suddenly on the gallops of a heart attack on 9 April. Roy won his first race at Brighton in April 2015 and went on to win 9 times at the Sussex track. and become a fans favourite In December 2018 Roy, the popular grey went on to win the Racehorse Owners Association...

Nick Scholfield is back to talk about his season & his return to the saddle as the new season gets underway seven days later. Nick talks about his fantastic Cheltenham Festival win with Sky Pirate, the Grand National & the dangers of being a jump jockey. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav...

Newmarket trainer & Sky Sports racing presenter John Berry looks back at some famous Newmarket Classics & looks forward to the 2021 Guineas Festival at the Rowley Mile. He also reflects on the opening two selections for the Qipco British Champion Series Hall of Fame, Frankel & Lester Piggott. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitt...

Award winning American horse racing journalist and author Jay Hovdey discusses the history, traditions, and famous winners of the Kentucky Derby. Jay also talks about this year’s race, the 147th, and gives us a tip for the event known in the United States as 'the most exciting two minutes in sport'. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us o...

Find out more about 'The Hundred', the competition cricket fans keep talking about via Mick Newell, the Trent Rockets General Manager. Mick chats about his hopes for the Trent Rockets Women's and Men's teams & explains how a competition featuring some of the world's best short form players will be an exciting addition to the summer cricketing calendar. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Goo...

George Gowler, the Northants CCC Academy member and Wisbech Grammar School student talks about his recent amazing day as 12th man in the LV county championship against Kent, his training at the academy & his opening games for Wisbech CC. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav Learn more about your ad ch...

Warwickshire CCC bowler George Garrett gives a young player's insight into the county game. George recently celebrated his 21st birthday in lockdown whilst studying history at Birmingham University and has just been awarded a new two year county contract at Edgbaston. George reflects on his county debut in 2019, the challenges of last season and looks forward to the new season. Please subscribe to...

Hear the story of a determined Danish jockey Selma Grage who was a pony racing star in Scandinavia who dreamed of becoming a jockey in Newmarket. Selma talks about her time at the British Racing School, life now as an apprentice jockey, winning on her debut race against professionals & a recent concussion scare. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Conn...

The former NH Jockey & BBC horse racing presenter Richard Pitman answers questions from followers of The Paddock and The Pavilion about the world’s most famous race. For fun and insight, it’s a podcast not to miss. Richard also previews this year’s race and gives his tips for the Aintree spectacular. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us...