Racing Matters

Oli & Becky learn more about the bloodstock industry by speaking to Kitty, who shares some interesting breeding facts with us and explains why following sires and their progeny is so exciting. Kitty, who has been a keen and competitive horse rider since a young age, also shares her experience of riding in the Magnolia Cup charity race at Goodwood and why riding a racehorse is so different to the sort of riding grew up doing.

Ellie and Tegan talk us through what it was like to start a new venture in the height of the pandemic, the ins and outs of working with youngstock and what's next for the pair...

On this episode, Oli & Becky speak to the Epsom Derby winning jockey Martin Dwyer about how he started off as a jockey, the highlights of his 30-year long career and the challenges that come with the territory. He also keeps us amused with a couple of hilarious anecdotes!

On the first episode of 2021, we speak to the South African farrier who has been described as a 'legend of the game.' We talk to Derek about his career, the physiology of racehorses and how he is paving the way with new technology and methods in the farrier industry.

On the final episode of 2020, Oli & Becky are joined by racehorse trainer, Jamie Osborne. Jamie, who describes himself as an ‘overrated jockey, underrated trainer’ talks us through his career change and what it takes to be a successful trainer.

On this episode of the "Racing Matters" Podcast, Oli & Becky are joined by Deborah Hay. Deborah, who is the Chief Executive at Take The Reins, talks us through what the charity is all about.

The team are joined by aspiring racing broadcaster, Hannah Baycroft, who tells us about her new racing content channel, Racing With Hannah.

On this episode of the "Racing Matters" Podcast, Oli & Becky are joined by John Blake. John, who is the Chief Executive of Racing to School, talks us through what the charity is all about.

On the 6th episode of the "Racing Matters" Podcast, Oli & Becky are joined by Nathan Horrocks who chats to us from sunny California. Nathan, who is originally from Yorkshire, talks us through his career in the industry where he transitioned from jockey to visual director of an equine media and creative company, and discusses the future of technology and the viewing experience in racing.

Oli & Becky are joined on the 5th episode of the "Racing Matters" Podcast by William and Katie who are familiar faces in the Horse Racing social media circles. We talk about whether social media is a friend or foe, their social presences and how they engage their audiences and we discuss the overall opinionated and cynical world of racing Twitter.