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

By Stephen WallisSports Leisure Cricket

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

June 15 Ep 433 - Edward Sadler - The Legend of Black Caviar - Part 1
As Royal Ascot approaches, we revisit one of the most dramatic moments in the meeting’s history – Black Caviar’s heart-stopping victory in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes in 2012.
Joining us are Racing.com presenter and journalist Edward Sadler, former jockey George Baker, who rode in the race, and Sky Sports Racing reporter Callum Helliwell to reflect on the day the Wonder from Down Under survived a huge scare to preserve her unbeaten record.
In part two, we’ll explore Black Caviar’s enduring legacy and discuss The Perfect Run, a new exhibition celebrating the champion mare at Flemington Racecourse.
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41 min
June 12 Ep 432 - Henry Dwyer - She needs to get back to her best
Royal Ascot is nearly here, and Australian trainer Henry Dwyer joins The Paddock and the Pavilion to discuss the chances of Asfoora in Tuesday’s King Charles III Stakes.
After two disappointing runs this season, Henry believes his star mare needs to get back to her best. With Champion jockey Oisin Murphy in the saddle and another trip to Royal Ascot beckoning, can Asfoora recapture the form that saw her win the King Charles III Stakes in 2024?
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16 min
June 12 Ep 431 - Rosa Simkin -The 20 Over Take - Women's T20 World Cup
In this episode, the final one, of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Rosa from Rosa Talks Ball joins me to share her predictions ahead of the tournament.
We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams, and players to watch, and she names her England XI for the opening match. Rosa also picks a player to watch from every team in the competition, sums up each nation in a single word, and makes some tournament predictions that may raise a few eyebrows as the action unfolds from 12 June to 5 July.

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47 min
June 11 Ep 430 - Izzy Duncan - The 20 Over Take - Women's T20 World Cup
In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, cricket commentator, writer and author Izzy Duncan shares her predictions ahead
of the tournament.
We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams and players to watch, and take an in-depth look at both World Cup groups.
We also begin by reflecting on the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, won by England, and consider how the women’s game has evolved since that landmark tournament.
Interview Date 28 May 2026
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48 min
June 10 Ep 429 - Sue Strachan - The 20 Over Take - Women's T20 World Cup
In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Sue Strachan, former Scotland Women’s Team Manager and former President of Cricket Scotland, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament.
We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, the players who could define the competition, and Scotland’s chances of making an impact on the world stage. We also look ahead to their eagerly anticipated group-stage clash against England at Headingley on 20 June, as the action runs from 12 June to 5 July, and discuss her hopes for the tournament and what it can do for the women’s game.
Interview Date 17 May 2026
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48 min
June 08 Ep 428 - Jane Powell - The 20 Over Take - Women's T20 World Cup
In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Jane Powell, former England captain and coach, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament.
We discuss why she believes this could be the most open Women’s T20 World Cup ever, who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, and the players who could define the competition, including the key
England players she believes could make the difference as the action runs from 12 June to 5 July.
A passionate cricket lover, Jane captained England in a One Day World
Cup final, coached England during an Ashes tour of Australia, and recently completed her term as the first female President of Yorkshire CCC.
Interview Date 19 May 2026
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29 min
June 07 Ep 427 - James and Susan Bryce - We love watching them
With the Women’s T20 World Cup just days away, James and Susan Bryce join us to look ahead to Scotland’s campaign and reflect on the journey that has taken daughters Kathryn and Sarah Bryce to the international stage.
While cricket fans know the Bryce sisters for their performances on the field, this episode tells the story from a different perspective. James and Susan discuss what it means to have two daughters representing Scotland and the experiences they have shared following their careers from school cricket to the world game.
The Bryce family will be in the stands throughout the tournament, including Scotland’s opening match against Ireland on 13 June and the eagerly anticipated meeting with England on 20 June.
The episode title, We Love Watching Them, comes from a comment Susan makes during the conversation. It sums up how James and Susan feel as they follow their daughters’ Scotland careers.
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32 min
June 03 Ep 426 - John Berry - Galileo - The Racehorse
Twenty-five years after his Derby victory, Galileo remains one of the most
celebrated horses in racing history.
In this Derby Week special, Stephen Wallis is joined by trainer, breeder, and international racing columnist John Berry to look back on Galileo's remarkable career on the racecourse. From his Classic success at Epsom to his memorable clashes with Fantastic Light, they discuss the performances that established his reputation as one of the outstanding horses of his generation.
They also reflect on Galileo's enduring legacy, not least as the sire of Frankel, widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time.
Interview date 27 May 2026
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33 min
June 01 Ep 425 - Roland Butcher - Dominate but make better decisions
Former England Test cricketer Roland Butcher joins The Paddock and the Pavilion as England prepare for a new Test Match summer following a bruising Ashes winter.
With a three-match series against New Zealand about to begin, Roland discusses England’s likely selections, assesses Brendon McCullum’s position as head coach, and looks ahead to the challenge posed by the Kiwis.
As the conversation draws to a close, Roland explains why he believes England should continue to play their dominant brand of cricket, while making better decisions at crucial moments.
Roland also gives his prediction for the series. Will England come out on top, or can New Zealand spring a surprise? You’ll have to listen to find out.
Plus, Roland answers questions submitted by listeners.

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59 min
May 28 Ep 424 - Gunjan Shukla - The 20 Over Take - Women's T20 World Cup
In this episode of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Gunjan Shukla, Swedish international cricketer and finalist at the 2022 FairBreak
Invitational tournament, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament.
We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, the players who could define the competition, and her one hope for the tournament as the action runs from 12 June to 5 July.
Interview Date 13 May 2026

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23 min

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International Horse Racing and Cricket podcast hosted by Stephen Wallis. Listen in as I talk with the sports' stars from Newmarket and around the world. People and stories that move you.