Trainer Will Freedman and racing fanatic Neil Breen discuss why the Victoria Racing Club has brought forward the Group 3 Archer Stakes, the last chance to get into the Melbourne Cup, from its traditional home on Victoria Derby Day. 

Plus, a huge preview of the Ladbrokes feature race of the weekend, the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.

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Trainer Will Freedman and racing fanatic Neil Breen discuss why the Victoria Racing Club has brought forward the Group 3 Archer Stakes, the last chance to get into the Melbourne Cup, from its traditional home on Victoria Derby Day. 
Plus, a huge preview of the Ladbrokes feature race of the weekend, the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.
Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode thanks to our mates at Ladbrokes.

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!

The Heart of Racing

‘Leave The Melbourne Cup Alone’: VRC breaks 155-year tradition

Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen sit down with one of the most celebrated jockeys in racing history, the legendary Glen Boss. 

Plus a huge preview of the Stradbroke.

Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast made alongside our mates at Ladbrokes.

Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen sit down with one of the most celebrated jockeys in racing history, the legendary Glen Boss. 
Plus a huge preview of the Stradbroke.
Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast made alongside our mates at Ladbrokes.

Legend in the Saddle: The Glen Boss Stradbroke Success Story

Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within the racing industry and preview this weekend’s racing.

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00:00 - Welcome

00:30 - The Pineapple - Shocker of the week

04:30 - Sayonara - Horse we’re saying goodbye to

06:00 - The So Simple - Horse we should’ve backed

10:00 - Gates Fly - Issues of the week

17:00 - Tom Hackett Tips from Ladbrokes

17:45 - Glen Boss promo

18:30 - This week’s big ones  

29:30 - Stable Mail 

31:00 - Time to Unload

Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within the racing industry and preview this weekend’s racing.
Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast made alongside our mates at Ladbrokes.
00:00 - Welcome
00:30 - The Pineapple - Shocker of the week
04:30 - Sayonara - Horse we’re saying goodbye to
06:00 - The So Simple - Horse we should’ve backed
10:00 - Gates Fly - Issues of the week
17:00 - Tom Hackett Tips from Ladbrokes
17:45 - Glen Boss promo
18:30 - This week’s big ones  
29:30 - Stable Mail 
31:00 - Time to Unload

Racing is not ready to welcome back Weir

Trainer Will Freedman backs his father Richard’s view of binning the rule which forces connections to publicly declare changes of tactics in the way horses are going to be ridden.

Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode thanks to our mates at Ladbrokes.

Trainer Will Freedman backs his father Richard’s view of binning the rule which forces connections to publicly declare changes of tactics in the way horses are going to be ridden.
Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode thanks to our mates at Ladbrokes.

‘Leave The Melbourne Cup Alone’: VRC breaks 155-year tradition

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