The Game

Turf and Ruler go through some of their favourite racing tales - some of which stem from Ruler's most recent book, Chance.

Andrew Bobbin was a professional footballer who transitioned to a life behind the camera.

He filmed in war zones for CNN before travelling the world as Francesca Cumani's lensman shooting racing features.

That role reignited his desire to follow his dream and train horses back home in Australia.

A fascinating story from a fascinating story teller.

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.