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

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In the first of two Platinum Jubilee podcasts I spoke to current jockey Rab Havlin and former jockey Dale Gibson about what it’s like to ride for The Queen. Both Rab, who is based with John and Thady Gosden and Dale, the PJA Racing Director will be getting the famous royal silks back on at Epsom for the Derby Day guard of honour. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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Andrea Nelson, the CEO of this year's Women's World Cup tournament reflects on the tournament which proved an overwhelming success for the women's game. Andrea talks about the tournament’s challenges, which was originally due to take place in 2021before Covid struck the world. Andrea, who had previously worked on the London 2012 Olympics, FIFA under 20 World Cup and the 2017 Rugby League World Cup chats about the thrilling cricket, with so many tight finishes, which captured the attention of the New Zealand public and provided a showcase for women’s cricket. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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It's a busy week for Natalie O'Rourke, the Manager of Park Lane Stables. Her book 'Only Heroes and Horses' is out on 26 May. Natalie gives a brief insight into the book which tells the story of her life and the saving of the South West London stables which hit the world's headlines in 2021.

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What was it like to….. win the Derby?

In Episode 3 of a short series where I pose the question ‘What was it like to…. I spoke to Joseph O’Brien, a dual winner of the Blue Riband of the turf at Epsom. Joseph recalls his victories on Camelot in 2012 and Australia in 2014. When winning on Camelot as a nineteen-year-old for his father Aidan he became part of the first father and son combination to win the most prestigious race in thoroughbred racing.

The historic race was first run at Epsom in 1780.

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In our third episode with Gay Kelleway, the Exning based trainer gives an update on her incredible Just Giving campaign to #savehorsesinukraine. Gay has now made further trips to the Polish/Ukraine border, a journey of 2,800 miles and in this podcast she praises the racing industry’s support and the challenges her small team are facing regarding logistics and planning. The campaign has now reached 53% of the £40,000 target. “It not just horses, its people, and other animals. If we can help we will help. Anybody who is in trouble regarding this war we will help,” said Gay. I hope to hear from Gay again during the year as she plans further visits to the war-torn area. You can only admire the work Gay and her team are doing. Gay needs your HELP. If you can, even a small amount will help. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/savinghorsesinukrainehub?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socpledgemobile&utm_content=savinghorsesinukrainehub&utm_campaign=post-pledge-mobile&utm_term=J4RVpW4Br Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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In this 125th edition of ‘The Paddock and The Pavilion’ I had the pleasure to speak to Jaydon Lee a young man doing his dream job. 20-year-old Jaydon is the lucky work rider who looks after two of the biggest stars in National Hunt Racing, Shishkin and Constitution Hill at Nicky Henderson’s Seven Barrows yard in Lambourn. I asked Jaydon about his racing life, which began watching the sport on the televisions with his grandad, graduating at the British Racing School before he moved to work at Seven Barrows. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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All jockeys love to race ride. In Part 2 of the Road to Recovery with Gavin Ashton, the young apprentice jockey opened up about his frustrations of not being able to ride and how this is affecting him mentally following recent news about his left leg which he broke on 22 March on his first day back at his new stable in Germany. Gavin previously appeared in Episode 103 – A footballing chef who became a jockey.

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In this first of a series of podcasts I spoke to apprentice jockey Gavin Ashton following a serious injury he suffered when riding out on his first day back at work with his new stable in Germany. Gavin previously appeared in Episode 103 – A footballing chef who became a jockey.

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Chris Millard, the Managing Director of the Barmy Army is back, (See Ep 69) just like the organisation touring in the Caribbean. Chris talks about the West Indies trip including new songs for new players, plans for the summer, sponsoring a team at the Fairbreak Invitational and the prospect of returning to tour Pakistan later in the year. Roberta Moretti Avery, the captain of the Brazilian women’s cricket team and now a regular guest on ‘The Paddock and The Pavilion’ joins the podcast to chat about playing for the Barmy Army sponsored team at the Fairbreak Invitational event in Dubai. Check out their jazzy kit! This new exciting tournament includes leading players from all around the world. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav

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