The Game

Kevin Cain wasn't born on a racetrack but he was there in his infancy and perhaps that's the reason why he, at some point, held a jockey, training and bookmaking licence.

He was also a punter and, on one memorable day at the track, turn $6 into almost $100,000.

In the fascinating conclusion to the Steve Wood story, the former jockey details how he used a familiar scheme once in possession of a training licence, before reforming and taking up a role as a steward in Queensland.

Steve Wood was roped into a life he never intended to lead and it took many years to work his way out.

From riding ring-ins for notorious owner, Ricky Renzella, to ultimately becoming a steward, Wood's life is littered with so many fascinating stories, it couldn't fit into one episode.

With two of the finest storytellers in the game as co-hosts, it's only fitting they tell some of their favourite stories from a lifetime at the track.

Racing royalty on both sides of his family, Clinton McDonald has grown up knowing nothing else. Equipped with a lifetime of tales, he tells a story almost as good as he trains a horse.

She paved the way for the likes of Michelle Payne and Jamie Kah but things were not easy for Linda Jones in an era were female jockeys were seen as an impost or, at best, a mere novelty.

The godfather of corporate bookmaking in Australia, Alan Tripp's path from the early days operating illegally as a SP to legitimacy as a giant of the game, is laden with incredible stories. In a rare interview, he details them on this gripping episode of The Game.

Almost half a century on, the Great Bookie Robbery is still talked about today. There are only a few who remain earthside that were that day; Con McMahon was one of them and he joins Andrew Rule, Dr Turf and Roger Oldridge with his fascinating tale.

Welcome to you're new favourite racing podcast where award-winning crime and racing journalist and author, Andrew Rule, along with John 'Dr Turf' Rothfield and award-winning racing tv journalist and producer, Roger Oldridge take you back in time.

In this trailer, get a taste of what is to come in season 1 of The Game Podcast.

In order ...

Former bookmaker Con McMahon on The Great Bookie Robbery

A behemoth of bookmaking, Alan Tripp on getting raided running an illegal SP operation

Clinton McDonald on how his legendary father celebrated Golden Slipper wins BEFORE the races were run

Footballer turned cameraman turned horse trainer, Andrew Bobbin, on life in a war zone

Former jockey Kevin Cain - part of the iconic Cain racing family - on unwittingly riding a horse which had no chance.

They are just some of the guests and stories you'll hear on The Game - Legendary Tales Of The Track