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

Former South African International Dale Benkenstein talks about playing for and coaching his country and his successful time at Durham CCC. For his country Dale enjoyed Champion Trophy success in 1998 whilst in the North East he led Durham to the County Championship title in 2008 and became a local legend . Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us...

Listen to the story of Oliver Hannon-Dalby a former member of the Yorkshire Cricket Academy, who after being released by his home county achieved one day glory and his county cap with Warwickshire CCC. A career which has featured Stamford Bridge, the Champions League and MCC tours to Nepal and Pakistan. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X...

David Hunter, the Chief Executive Officer and Clerk of the Course at Fakenham racecourse talks about his career in racing, the challenges of his role, a course visit by Victoria Pendleton and his dream of staging horse racing on the beach in Norfolk. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwalli...

Hear the story of Freedman family glory in the Melbourne Cup from Richard Freedman. Richard talks about the famous horses he has trained, his time in the media and lets you know what the Melbourne Cup means to Australians. He also gives his thoughts on this years race with a tip. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @...

The story of Royal Empire, who Frankie Dettori rode to victory as a 3 year old at Kempton Park Racecourse. The Godolphin horse went on to run in the 2013 Melbourne Cup and now spends his days in a North Norfolk village with his owner Vicky Sewell. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallisme...

The inspiring story of Phillip DeFreitas who left the former French island of Dominica and came to England at age 7. He began his career with Leicestershire County Cricket Club at age 18. Within just 18 months of his first class debut, his talents would lead him to help England retain the Ashes in 1986. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X...

Catch the inspiring story of the "Urban Jockey" Kanane Francis, who swapped the inner city for the saddle. A Google search led Kanane to the The Urban Equestrian Academy in Leicester, then The British Racing School and now onto a racing stable and a career in the sport. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav L...

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Bill Hern co author of Football's Black Pioneers let us know their fascinating stories, what the players went through both on and off the field & their cricketing links. One of the football debutants Roland Butcher, who played for Stevenage FC went on to become England's first Black cricketer. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook...

“You really must tell someone that you are not OK ” says Simon Bailey, the National Chaplain to Horse Racing UK who talks about his crucial role in horse racing and his love of cricket. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear Ebony Rainford-Brent talk passionately about Surrey CCC ACE programme & the return of Women's International cricket. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear the opinions of former England Test player Roland Butcher on what needs to be done to improve opportunities for young Black cricketers in English cricket. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear the inspiring story of Ebony Rainford Brent, the first Black woman to play cricket for England , and now Sky Sports and Test Match Special commentator, who defied doctors, who told her at 19 she would never play sports again due to a back injury. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav Learn more about you...

Former International cricketer Roland Butcher reviews England’s exciting Test Match summer in the bubble against West Indies and Pakistan. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newmarket trainer John Berry, the Sky Sports Racing, At The Races and Winning Post pundit & part owner of beloved @Roy_Rocket talks about his first win, and the Derby legend Shergar, who was stolen by the IRA & never found again. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more abou...

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club's Director of Cricket Mick Newell talks about his 40-year career at TrentBridge where he coached current England player Stuart Broad who has just made history with his 500th Test wicket and efforts to increase diversity at the club. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google, or Spotify. Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav ww...

Hear the story of Rab Havlin, Royal Ascot winner from Scotland, who struck gold riding world-beating Enable to victory on her racecourse debut and personally in over 100O races. The Clarehaven trio of Rab, John Gosden and Frankie Dettori continue in their success. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav www.ste...

Hear the exciting story of Roland Butcher, the first Black cricketer to play for England as we take a look back on his career firsts and favourites. His sporting journey took him from his home in Barbados to International Cricket and then onto coaching junior football at Arsenal. And find out how Jose Mourinho unknowingly caused Roland to leave football and return to cricket. Please subscribe to u...

Join me on Episode 1 as we hear the fascinating story of Gaia Boni, who quit her career as a ballerina in Italy to travel to Newmarket to become a jockey. A journey which took her to The British Racing School and trainer's Luca Cumani and William Jarvis. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenw...

Trailer for Episode 1 with Gaia Boni - From ballerina to winning jockey. Shows will follow Sunday weekly with occasional episodes during the week. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices