The Game

Sep 30 2024 11 ep. 34 mins 4
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From the barriers to the betting ring, superstars to scallywags and everything in between. Renowned author and journalist, Andrew Rule, racing media icon, John 'Dr Turf' Rothfield and award-winning sports journalist and producer, Roger Oldridge, dive into the past to bring you horse racing's most fascinating stories and characters.

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Taking a Chance

Sep 30 2024 25 mins  
Turf and Ruler go through some of their favourite racing tales - some of which stem from Ruler's most recent book, Chance.

Sharpshooter

Sep 23 2024 30 mins  
Andrew Bobbin was a professional footballer who transitioned to a life behind the camera. He filmed in war zones for CNN before travelling the world as Francesca Cumani's lensman shooting racing features. That role reignited his desire to follow his dream and train horses back home in Australia. A fascinating story from a fascinating story teller.

The Triple Threat

Sep 16 2024 31 mins  
Kevin Cain wasn't born on a racetrack but he was there in his infancy and perhaps that's the reason why he, at some point, held a jockey, training and bookmaking licence. He was also a punter and, on one memorable day at the track, turn $6 into almost $100,000.

The Ringer (part 2)

Sep 09 2024 49 mins  
In the fascinating conclusion to the Steve Wood story, the former jockey details how he used a familiar scheme once in possession of a training licence, before reforming and taking up a role as a steward in Queensland.

The Ringer (part 1)

Sep 02 2024 56 mins  
Steve Wood was roped into a life he never intended to lead and it took many years to work his way out. From riding ring-ins for notorious owner, Ricky Renzella, to ultimately becoming a steward, Wood's life is littered with so many fascinating stories, it couldn't fit into one episode.

Scallywags

Aug 26 2024 26 mins  
With two of the finest storytellers in the game as co-hosts, it's only fitting they tell some of their favourite stories from a lifetime at the track.

The McDonald Dynasty

Aug 19 2024 39 mins  
Racing royalty on both sides of his family, Clinton McDonald has grown up knowing nothing else. Equipped with a lifetime of tales, he tells a story almost as good as he trains a horse.

Linda Jones: The Pioneer

Aug 19 2024 30 mins  
She paved the way for the likes of Michelle Payne and Jamie Kah but things were not easy for Linda Jones in an era were female jockeys were seen as an impost or, at best, a mere novelty.

Alan Tripp: Illegal SP to bookmaking behemoth

Aug 19 2024 45 mins  
The godfather of corporate bookmaking in Australia, Alan Tripp's path from the early days operating illegally as a SP to legitimacy as a giant of the game, is laden with incredible stories. In a rare interview, he details them on this gripping episode of The Game.

The Great Bookie Robbery

Aug 19 2024 41 mins  
Almost half a century on, the Great Bookie Robbery is still talked about today. There are only a few who remain earthside that were that day; Con McMahon was one of them and he joins Andrew Rule, Dr Turf and Roger Oldridge with his fascinating tale.