From a famous racing family, Sam Kavanagh was always destined for a career as a trainer. He's the son of Mark who famously trained out of Adelaide and Melbourne. Winner after winner. 

Sam branched out on his own and met with immediate success. His star was born, but then disaster struck. He was suspended for nine years for Cobalt. It was reduced to a five-year ban on suspension. He got his feet back under him, began training in Newcastle again and the winners came, but then a shocking cancer diagnosis and he's battling with that now. At only 37 years of age, he's seen a lot.

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. 

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01:20 - How Sam got involved in racing at a young age

09:00 - Sam going out on his own 

14:00 - Moving to Sydney

24:00 - Cobalt suspension 

30:00 - Stomach cancer