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

Young Will Gaffney was inspired following a cricket tour to Sri Lanka to help out getting second hand kit to cricket lovers around the world. 17 year old Will is now the CEO of Bat for a Chance, a thriving cricket charity based in Sussex which is helping to bring smiles to those less fortunate through the provision of cricket kit. Will explains how the organisation started, the partnerships they now have, including the MCC Foundation, the ACE programme and the Foundation of goodness in Sri Lanka, in addition to the challenges the charity faces to send kit all around the world. It's a real feel good story for Christmas. Take a listen to an inspiring hard working young man, who started a charity from his bedroom in 2019. www.batforachance.org.uk 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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On Wednesday 14 December 1966 Arkle won his last race, the SGB Chase at Ascot. In this week’s podcast former jockey and BBC pundit and presenter Richard Pitman, who finished 2nd in that race, reviews Arkle’s last win and his fabulous career. Richard is joined on the podcast by Sean Magee an eminent horse racing historian, who wrote Arkle, 'The worlds’ greatest steeplechaser'. Richard also takes a look back at the other races on that famous day which throws up several interesting stories.

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This week’s podcast features Sue Redfern, the first female to play and officiate in a Woman’s World Cup. Sue’s international cricket career began when she made her England debut as a 17 year old in July 1995 before she represented her country at the 1997 World Cup. After retiring from playing Sue took up umpiring and has umpired at the 2017 World Cup in England and two T20 World Cup events. Sue talks about her inspiring cricketing story which has taken her all around the world both on and off the field. Sue also reflects on the success of this year’s Hundred. Competition where she umpired the final at Lord's. As one of the leading umpires in world cricket Sue gives her opinion on the qualities required to be a successful umpire. 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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This year's Grand National was a family affair for the Worsley family. Tabitha rode Sub Lieutenant a horse trained by her mum Georgie Howell. whilst her brother and sister in law led up the horse in the parade ring. In this episode Tabitha talks about her day at Aintree riding the former Grade 2 winning chaser to 14th place, in the race where Rachael Blackmore made history becoming the first female to ride the winner of the world famous race on Minella Times. The young jockey gives her thoughts on the current season which includes a ride in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham, travelling 1500 miles a week, injuries and how she aims to learn from each ride. Tabitha also reflects on the tragic death of her friend and fellow jockey Lorna Brooke after her fall at Taunton in April . A junior county cricketer for Sussex, Tabitha shares her love of the game on the podcast.

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Bestselling crime author Felix Francis, described by Country Life as 'The master of suspense and intrigue' talks about his new book Iced. Felix, the son of Dick Francis the famous author and champion jockey lets us know what goes into making a page turning thriller and how he went from being an advanced level physics teacher to a well famous writer like his father. Felix's father Dick will forever be associated with the Grand National following his dramatic fall from the Queen Mother's horse Devon Loch when on the verge of victory in 1956 a connection which is to be renewed in 2022. Find out how in the podcast. Felix is due to visit Newmarket, the home of racing, on Wednesday 8 December for a Discover Newmarket tour at the Jockey Club rooms. 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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Ten years ago Mattie Batchelor rode Carruthers to win the Hennessy Gold Cup, now the Ladbrokes Trophy on an emotional day at Newbury racecourse. In this podcast Mattie relives the day when the 8 year Carruthers, a horse bred by Lord Oaksey won the historic race. Mattie gives an entertaining insight into his early days with Charlie Moore including an incredible day when he won a flat race and a handicap chase on the same day. He also fondly recalls riding Coneygree, a future Cheltenham Gold winner during his time riding for Mark and Sarah Bradstock. Now the veteran of the weighing room, enjoy the jockey’s unique journey which has featured a Cheltenham Festival win, victories in the Swedish Grand National and Champion Hurdle, plus Derby success in Jersey. Oh and not forgetting Wocket Woy! 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 Part 2 with Devon Malcolm, the former England paceman talks more about his Test career highlights, beginning with his two tours of Australia in the 1990s before moving on to his epic 9/57 performance against South Africa in 1994. A game he nearly didn’t get selected for! Devon expresses his disappointment of being in an out the Test side during the 1990s which he believes would be different in the present day. Devon ends this insightful and entertaining podcast with his thoughts on the upcoming Ashes series down under. 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 England International & the podcast's cricketing expert Roland Butcher reviews the recent T20 World Cup in the Middle East. Roland gives his opinion on Australia's successful campaign, why England & Pakistan both suffered semi final disapointment and the failings of the West Indies team. He also looks ahead to the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia along with his score line prediction for the upcoming Ashes series. 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 the first part of two with Devon Malcolm, the former England speedster reflected on his beginnings in cricket at club, county, and Test level. Devon talked about two key events, the day he bowled Geoffrey Boycott playing for the Yorkshire league in 1984 and when he went back to Jamaica to play his first overseas Test match in 1990 against the mighty West Indies where he dismissed his hero Viv Richards in both innings. Devon also remembered hitting giant sixes at Adelaide off the great Shane Warne. Sit back and enjoy half an hour of cricketing entertainment with one of England’s fastest ever bowlers. 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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Find out how it feels like to be selected for this winter’s England’s Lions tour down under. Rob Yates, the 22 year old Warwickshire opening batter & Birmingham University student lets us know how his packing is going on the eve of his departure along with his own cricketing story which began at Moseley Cricket Club at eight years old. Rob has just enjoyed a stellar season at Warwickshire CCC scoring nearly 1,000 first class runs as his county went on to win the Championship title and the Bob Willis Trophy. In a podcast first Rob, the young David Attenborough, tells us more about his university module about animal communication on Gorilla’s. 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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