Stats don't lie. 129 Group 1 wins, Damien Oliver is the greatest jockey this nation has ever produced. He stands alone at the top of the tree. Three Melbourne Cups, four Cox plates, Golden Slippers, six VRC Derbies, seven VRC Oaks. But sadly for racing fans, it's almost over. This Spring Carnival is his last.

Fittingly, it'll end though, where it all started, in Western Australia at the Perth Summer Carnival. He is The G.O.A.T.

Join racing fanatic Neil Breen and Sydney’s youngest metro trainer Will Freedman from one of the most famous racing families in Australia as they team up for an incredible new podcast inside the racing industry. 

Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode including The Good Oil every Friday for your weekend racing tips.

00:00 - Welcome the GOAT - Damien Oliver 

02:30 - The Melbourne Cup

03:30 - Getting on the ‘right’ horse

05:10 - What it takes to win

06:30 - Winning the 1995 Melbourne Cup 

09:30 - A jockey’s lifestyle 

11:00 - Trainers and support 

12:00 - Favourite horses 

16:00 - Recent favourite horses

17:30 - Fiorente and the 2013 Melbourne Cup

18:30 - Greatest spray 

20:00 - 2002 Melbourne Cup and the tribute to his brother Jason and dad Ray 

22:00 - What next for Damien? 

23:30 - Finishing in Western Australia 

24:15 - Rapid fire questions

Stats don't lie. 129 Group 1 wins, Damien Oliver is the greatest jockey this nation has ever produced. He stands alone at the top of the tree. Three Melbourne Cups, four Cox plates, Golden Slippers, six VRC Derbies, seven VRC Oaks. But sadly for racing fans, it's almost over. This Spring Carnival is his last.
Fittingly, it'll end though, where it all started, in Western Australia at the Perth Summer Carnival. He is The G.O.A.T.
Join racing fanatic Neil Breen and Sydney’s youngest metro trainer Will Freedman from one of the most famous racing families in Australia as they team up for an incredible new podcast inside the racing industry. 
Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode including The Good Oil every Friday for your weekend racing tips.
00:00 - Welcome the GOAT - Damien Oliver 
02:30 - The Melbourne Cup
03:30 - Getting on the ‘right’ horse
05:10 - What it takes to win
06:30 - Winning the 1995 Melbourne Cup 
09:30 - A jockey’s lifestyle 
11:00 - Trainers and support 
12:00 - Favourite horses 
16:00 - Recent favourite horses
17:30 - Fiorente and the 2013 Melbourne Cup
18:30 - Greatest spray 
20:00 - 2002 Melbourne Cup and the tribute to his brother Jason and dad Ray 
22:00 - What next for Damien? 
23:30 - Finishing in Western Australia 
24:15 - Rapid fire questions

Neil Breen from Nine’s Wide World of Sports has teamed up with Sydney’s youngest metro trainer Will Freedman for a brand new podcast called The Heart of Racing.

Each week they’re diving into the classic yarns that make Australian horse racing unlike any other sport.

The trainers and owners, jockeys and strappers, bookies, mug punters colourful characters, they’ve all got endless stories of success and heartbreak, some of which are the stuff of legend.

So whether you’re a racing tragic or a once a year punter, subscribe to The Heart Of Racing Podcast.

And who knows, we may even find you a winner!

Neil Breen from Nine’s Wide World of Sports has teamed up with Sydney’s youngest metro trainer Will Freedman for a brand new podcast called The Heart of Racing.
Each week they’re diving into the classic yarns that make Australian horse racing unlike any other sport.
The trainers and owners, jockeys and strappers, bookies, mug punters colourful characters, they’ve all got endless stories of success and heartbreak, some of which are the stuff of legend.
So whether you’re a racing tragic or a once a year punter, subscribe to The Heart Of Racing Podcast.
And who knows, we may even find you a winner!

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