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

Ex jockey and now film director Nathan Horrocks chats about his powerful new film ‘The Fall’ which focuses on the mental health of jockeys and stars Robert Bathurst of Cold Feet fame. Nathan explains his own personal experiences as a jockey which led him to originally write the script on his mobile phone. Now an award winning film director and co founder of Equine productions and Jockey Cam, Nathan was also the work rider for Oliver Sherwood of Many Clouds, the winner of the 2015 Grand National.

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Page Fuller swapped her life studying Economics at Exeter University, after a term, to follow her passion and become a professional National Hunt jockey. In this episode Page recalls her pony racing days where she failed to land a winner, point to point racing, before she became the champion lady amateur jockey in 2016/17 and 2017/18. Now a professional jockey mainly riding for Jamie Snowden and Andy Irvine Page talks candidly about injuries, social media abuse and the hours spent on the road driving to race meetings. An engaging listen from a young jockey now approaching a century of winners, who tasted Grade 2 success in February 2021 at Sandown. 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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Former England International Kathryn Leng gives her thoughts on last week's absorbing Test match against India at Bristol. “It was a like an Indiana Jones movie” remarked Kathryn. We had great catches, the ball of the summer, fast scoring, superb spin bowling and Indian resilience. A Test match to savour for any cricket fan, Kathryn discusses whether there should be more of them in the women's game and looks forward to an exciting summer for women’s cricket. 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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Former England Test player Roland Butcher returns to The Paddock and The Pavilion to give his opinion on England's recent dismal test series defeat to New Zealand, the discriminatory tweets made by Ollie Robinson and the change in England's selection process. He also reviews the heavy defeat by West Indies in their opening Test against South Africa. Away from cricket the former footballer gives his prediction of how England will fare at Euro 2020. 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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David Hunter, the CEO & Clerk of the Course at Fakenham reflects on a challenging year at the racecourse during the Covid restrictions & the joy of crowds returning to North Norfolk. Top National Hunt jockey Nick Scholfield also reveals what it is like to ride a winner with crowds back in the stands. Plus find out more about the Royal Ascot party David is holding in his garden this week & one of the potential guests! 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 of our podcast with Josh Apiafi he discusses his varied career in the horse racing industry which began as a stable lad with Champion National Hunt trainer Martin Pipe. Josh talks passionately about his love for the sport and his ups and downs during the past 30 years. From Pond House with Martin Pipe we follow his inspiring story to Rewards4Racing & Sky Sports. One not to miss! 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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Josh Apiafi talks frankly about his recent Sky Sports documentary ‘The Uncomfortable Race’ held in the Jockey Club rooms Newmarket & the subsequent feedback he has received from the industry. In the documentary he spoke to Callum Helliwell, Elijah Michael & Kanane Francis, three young people from diverse backgrounds. A passionate supporter, alongside Rishi Persad, in driving diversity in horse racing he reviews the sport’s lack of reaction to George Floyd’s murder twelve months ago. He highlights the measures needed to ensure the sport embraces diversity and inclusion and reflects modern society. He also discusses the importance of creating a pathway for people to work in the horse racing industry at all levels & how he would like to see the sport in five years time. 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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John Gorton fondly remembers the day he won the Oaks at Epsom on the grey filly Sleeping Partner in 1969 to become the first South African jockey to win a British Classic.

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Classic winning jockey John Gorton chats about his globetrotting days as a jockey and a trainer. In a career spanning over 50 years John’s story begins in his native South Africa where he rode his first winner in 1962 before he moved to Newmarket in 1969, the year he won the Oaks on Sleeping Partner for Lord Rosebery. John went on to win races at Royal Ascot, the Goodwood Cup, Lancashire Oaks and the Falmouth and Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket. John later successfully trained horses in South Africa, Australia and China. He is now the Director of Racing at the Royal Sabah Turf Club in Borneo. 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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