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

Nottinghamshire captain Steve Mullaney joins this week’s podcast to talk about his county cricket career which began with his home county of Lancashire in 2006 before his move to Trent Bridge four years later. A country championship debut century, moving up to open the batting, white ball glory and captaincy all feature. Steve looks forward to a fresh county campaign and a second season with the Trent Rockets in The Hundred. Can he lead the East Midlands county to promotion from Division 2 of the county championship? Can his all round skills help both Notts and the Trent Rockets to white ball success in 2022. Find out more in Ep 113.

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In our final Cheltenham Festival podcast I caught up with eight racing experts to find out who they thought will win this year’s Queen Mother Champion Chase. Will it be Shishkin, Energumene, Chacun Pour Soi or one of the outsiders? Historian Sean Magee begins the show to discuss the famous winners of the two miler, while you will also hear from former jockeys Richard Pitman, Charlie Swan, who won the race in 1995, current jockey Nick Scholfield, trainer Chris Honour, journalist Sam Martin, Sky Sports racing presenter Jacob Pritchard Webb and Fakenham racecourse CEO David Hunter.

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A compelling podcast with former professional cricketer Patrick Foster, who talks candidly about his new book Might Bite, the secret life of a gambling addict. Patrick reveals the full story of his gambling addiction, one which led him after a rollercoaster 12 ½ year period to the verge of taking his own life in March 2018. He is now on the road to recovery after treatment at a Harley Street clinic as well as attending Gamblers Anonymous meetings and works for EPIC Risk Management, who deal with gambling education. As part of his new role Patrick works closely with the PCA to help young cricketers avoid falling into the same trap that he did. A real-life thriller with an uplifting ending. 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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Sean Magee a leading Racing historian and author of Arkle, The Story of the World’s Greatest Steeplechaser analyses the 1964 Cheltenham Gold Cup clash between Arkle and Mill House. Arkle, the then pretender taking on the reigning champion Mill House. In probably the most famous of all Gold Cups at Prestbury Park, Sean sets the scene of the Anglo Irish battle before discussing the race and the merits of these two legendary steeplechasers. In addition he reflects on the career of Arkle’s stablemate, Flyingbolt, who also won at the 1964 Cheltenham Festival. Could Flyingbolt have been as good as Sean’s beloved Arkle? A podcast for the horse racing purist as Sean reminisces about one of the greatest ever steeplechase races.

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This special podcast is about a campaign to win recognition for one of horse racing’s unique and forgotten pioneers. Ellen Chaloner fought against high odds to become the first woman in Britain to be given a permit by the Jockey Club to train horses in 1886. She did so from her Newmarket stables, from where after only a year training she won a race at Royal Ascot. On her retirement she remained a regular racegoer in the Suffolk town until well into her nineties. She died in 1944 at the age of 98 and now lies in an unmarked grave in a cemetery opposite the Rowley Mile racecourse in the town. During the podcast I spoke to Ellen’s Great granddaughters Marietta Krikhaar, Susie Wilks and great great grandson Charlie Swan, the former nine time Irish champion jump jockey. I also consulted racing historians Dr Esther Harper and Tim Cox and sought the views of 21st century trainers Lucinda Russell and Gay Kelleway. A remarkable lady, born into a racing family who deserves to be recognised for her part in the history of horse racing. For more details about the campaign please contact - Marietta Krikhaar at - [email protected] #thetrailiblazingtrainer 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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Wayne Larkins, one of the leading English opening batsman of the 1970s, 80s and 90s reflects on his cricket career which saw him score over 27,000 first class runs and 13,000 List A runs yet only play 13 Test matches and 25 one day internationals for his country. The entertaining opening batsman talks frankly about the vagaries of Test selection in the 1980s, his three year spell playing cricket in South Africa, his county career with Northants and Durham, a World Cup Final appearance and the joy of returning to his roots to play Minor Counties cricket with Bedfordshire. 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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Former leading jockey and BBC Horse Racing presenter Richard Pitman and young 'Rein it in Racing' writer Sam Martin return to give a few pointers about this year's Cheltenham Festival. 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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In the first of our Cheltenham Festival podcasts we spoke to former leading jockey & BBC Horse Racing presenter Richard Pitman and 17 year old Sam Martin, a writer for 'Rein it in Racing', about their memories of Prestbury Park. Cheltenham legend Charlie Swan also makes a guest appearance. The trio give their first and favourite memories of the Festival which for Richard go back to the 1950’s! Enjoy the contrast between one of horse racing’s most experienced broadcasters and a new rising star along with a touch of Irish magic.

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Sporting journalist and Women’s Cricket Chat podcaster Georgie Heath leads the cast on this week’s show to discuss the Women’s Ashes and the forthcoming World Cup. Georgie is joined by her three dogs, Tuffers, Morkel and Jana to give a show stopping performance on the action down under. Roberta Moretti Avery, the Brazilian cricket captain who watched the WAshes with Jimmy Anderson, and former England international Kathryn Leng add more insight about the latest action. An entertaining podcast with canine interruptions! 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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With England due to visit the Caribbean next month for a three Test series, to get you in the mood I spoke to author Colin Babb about his book, 1973 and me. The book covered the West Indies successful 1973 tour of England, but is so much more than cricket, which is just the spine. Colin reflects on the politics of the time, Britain joined he Common Market in that year, his favourite football team Leeds Utd surprisingly lost in one of the most dramatic FA Cup Finals of all time, and the culture of watching television during that era, the key ingredient to a young boy connecting with the game of cricket. Colin reveals the connection the Caribbean community had with the 1973 touring side led by Rohan Kanhai, a series which began a regeneration of West Indian cricket. Prior to the summer of 73 the West Indies had not won a Test series since 1968. 1973 was much more than watching the cricket on the pitch, it was about meeting people and having fun. A celebration of being West Indian in England. A way of connecting with home www.colinbabbauthor.com 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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