It’s the season Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen list their top horses of the year, the moment of the year, the flop of the year and the horses to watch for the Spring.

Plus a huge preview of this weekend’s racing.

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

It’s the season Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen list their top horses of the year, the moment of the year, the flop of the year and the horses to watch for the Spring.
Plus a huge preview of this weekend’s racing.
Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast made alongside our mates at Ladbrokes.

The top 5 horses of the year

The Tatts Tiara is the final Group One of the racing calendar, Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen discuss if we have too many Group Ones in Australia.

Plus a huge preview of this weekend’s racing.

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The Tatts Tiara is the final Group One of the racing calendar, Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen discuss if we have too many Group Ones in Australia.
Plus a huge preview of this weekend’s racing.
Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast made alongside our mates at Ladbrokes.

74 Group Ones each year in Australia - How many is too many?

Following on from Asfoora’s impressive win at Royal Ascot, Freedman & Breenie discuss why we’re sticking to the poms!

Plus a huge preview of this weekend’s racing.

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Following on from Asfoora’s impressive win at Royal Ascot, Freedman &amp; Breenie discuss why we’re sticking to the poms!
Plus a huge preview of this weekend’s racing.
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Why Aussie Sprinters are doing us proud at Royal Ascot

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.

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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.
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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 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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

‘My Father’s Right’ Freedman backs binning tactics rule

Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen preview the $1.5m Group 1 Doomben 10,000.

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Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen preview the $1.5m Group 1 Doomben 10,000.
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Freedman’s 12-1 tip on Doomben 10,000 Weekend

Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen preview The Goodwood Group 1 plus The Coast.

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00:00 - Welcome

01:00 - The Pineapple - Shocker of the week

05:20 - Sayonara - Horse we’re saying goodbye to

06:30 - The So Simple - Horse we should’ve backed

07:20 - Gates Fly - What is the one thing you would change in racing? 

14:32 - Tom Hackett from Ladbrokes

15:22 - This Week’s Big Ones 

26:14 - Stable Mail 

27:02 - Time to Unload

Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen preview The Goodwood Group 1 plus The Coast.
Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode thanks to our mates at Ladbrokes.
00:00 - Welcome
01:00 - The Pineapple - Shocker of the week
05:20 - Sayonara - Horse we’re saying goodbye to
06:30 - The So Simple - Horse we should’ve backed
07:20 - Gates Fly - What is the one thing you would change in racing? 
14:32 - Tom Hackett from Ladbrokes
15:22 - This Week’s Big Ones 
26:14 - Stable Mail 
27:02 - Time to Unload

Damien Lane’s Goodwood Jewel

Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen discuss the lessons Australian racing can learn from LIV Golf to get young crowds back to the races. Plus, don’t miss your weekend big tips!

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

00:00 - Welcome

00:45 - The Pineapple - Shocker of the week

02:35 - Sayonara - Horse we’re saying goodbye to

04:25 - The So Simple - Horse we should’ve backed

08:55 - Gates Fly - Lessons from LIV Golf

16:30 - Tom Hackett from Ladbrokes

19:15 - This Week’s Big Ones 

29:55 - Stable Mail - The Owen 

31:15 - Time to Unload

Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen discuss the lessons Australian racing can learn from LIV Golf to get young crowds back to the races. Plus, don’t miss your weekend big tips!
Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode thanks to our mates at Ladbrokes.
00:00 - Welcome
00:45 - The Pineapple - Shocker of the week
02:35 - Sayonara - Horse we’re saying goodbye to
04:25 - The So Simple - Horse we should’ve backed
08:55 - Gates Fly - Lessons from LIV Golf
16:30 - Tom Hackett from Ladbrokes
19:15 - This Week’s Big Ones 
29:55 - Stable Mail - The Owen 
31:15 - Time to Unload

What Racing can learn from LIV Golf

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

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