Charlie Brooks is a former trainer, now author/columnist, who has had a colourful life in & out of racing. Charlie was assistant to the legendary Fred Winter, before taking over the license in 1989 following Winter's accident. He trained the great Suny Bay to win the Hennessy as well as two agonising second place finishes in the Grand National. After quitting the training ranks, Charlie has focused on writing with long-running columns in the Telegraph & Spectator. More recently, he's written a series of children's books with his next, 'Sammy and the Gold Heist', scheduled for release in January 2027. In a candid interview Charlie tells us about his extraordinary life, including his two high-profile arrests.

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The second series of The SirBobcast begins with former footballer & racehorse trainer Mick Channon. Mick scored 21 goals for England before becoming a multiple-Group 1 winning trainer. In this interview, which spans his entire career, Mick tells us about the greats he played with and against for country as well as the greats of the turf he trained. 

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Episode 8 is with Richard Phillips. The final interview of the first series is with the colourful Adlestrop trainer who has held a license since 1993. Richard trained La Landiere to win the Cathcart in 2003 and had the original idea for National Racehorse Week. Known for his mimicry, the interview is littered with impressions plus anecdotes of the many great figures of the sport he's encountered. His name has come up in the series many times already, so it was only fair we gave him the right of reply!

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Episode 7 is with broadcaster & journalist Cornelius Lysaght. The long-standing BBC racing correspondent talks to his old friend Sir Bob in a wide-ranging conversation. Always looking to inform, educate and entertain, he's still as passionate and opinionated as ever. Discover a different side to Cornelius: dancing on tables with Lucinda Russell, his political aspirations and performing Shakespeare in prison!

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Episode 6 is with retired trainer Pat Murphy. The handler of Supreme Glory & Shooting Light reflects on his life in horse racing. In his early days in Ireland he worked for legends Dermot Weld, PP Hogan & Pat Taaffe, before switching to the UK where he rode prior to joining the training ranks. In recent years he has been in poor health but was in flying form when Sir Bob came to visit and is outspoken as ever!

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Episode 5 is with jockey Nico de Boinville. Rider of legends Sprinter Sacre, Altior & Constitution Hill, we met Nico recovering from a heavy fall at Plumpton which kept him off the track all summer. Nico talked about his life and career, paid tribute to 'The Guv'nor' Nicky Henderson, reveals who are the funniest jockeys in the weighing room & explains why he'd never make a pundit! 

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Episode 4 is with Newmarket trainer Gay Kelleway. Gay was a trailblazing jockey riding against the legends of the sport and became the first woman to ride a winner at Royal Ascot. She has been training since 1991 and has had success all over the world. Her story has many highs & lows, from starvation diets & being bullied by male counterparts to becoming a media darling rubbing shoulders with royalty & Prime Ministers. 

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Episode 3 is with jockey David Bass. David is a multiple Grade 1-winning jockey known for his swashbuckling front-running tactics. Music obsessed and politically left-wing, he's got a lot to say on both subjects. David has ridden for some legends of the game; originally for Nicky Henderson, predominantly for Kim Bailey and also for the eccentric 'Mad' Manners.

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Our second episode is with jockeys' agent Gordon Clarkson. Gordon has held most jobs within horse racing at some point. He started with 'The Duke' David Nicholson before becoming assistant trainer to Richard Phillips and after a stint in broadcasting took on the clients of retiring agent Chris Broad. He describes being on the end of the famous bollockings from The Duke and how an incident with a Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig was the first time he met Richard Phillips!

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Welcome to the first episode of this brand new podcast series! Sir Bob Cooper will be interviewing some of his favourite people from the world of horse racing. 

Our first guest is Welsh Grand National winning jockey turned star broadcaster Luke Harvey. He's full of anecdotes: how he became a chef for two months, the time Warren Marsden nearly ruined his broadcasting career and how many times is it possible to break a collarbone in a summer? Lukes record will be hard to beat!

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