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!
Each week Ross Stevenson and Hamish McLachlan share the ups, downs, peaks and troughs that come along with having a punt on the weekend. Search TWO EACH WAY - wherever you get your podcasts - and Press the FOLLOW button to not miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast made alongside our mates at Ladbrokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 - Th...
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen preview the $1.5m Group 1 Doomben 10,000. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode thanks to our mates at Ladbrokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 - St...
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 ...
Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen discuss the verdict of Melbourne-Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir after being cleared of corruption allegations. 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 03:00 - Sayonara - Horse we’re saying goodbye to 05:20 - The So Simple - Horse we should’ve backed 07:15 - Gates Fly - Darren Weir jigging 12:53 - Tom Hackett from Ladbro...
Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen preview the All Aged Stakes & Quokka. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode including The Good Oil every Friday for your weekend racing tips made alongside our mates at Ladbrokes. 01:00 - The Pineapple - The Shocker of the week 01:50 - Sayonara - Horse we are saying goodbye to 05:40 - The So Simple - Horse we should’ve backed 06:50 - Gates Fly - Issued based segment - Pride of Jenni 14:05 - Tom Hackett from Ladbr...
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 01:00 - The Pineapple 03:15 - Gates Fly - Track Curators 06:15 - Sayonara 07:35 - The So Simple 08:40 - Gates Fly - Winx value 16:00 - Ladbrokes Racing Club 16:30 - Tom Hackett from Ladbrokes 17:05 - This Week’s Big ones 25:45 - The Owen 26:30 - Time to un...
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 - Bad run from last weekend 01:55 - Sayonara - Horses we’re dropping 03:40 - So Simple - Horses we should’ve backed! 05:50 - Gates Fly - Issue of the week 12:15 - Ladbrokes Racing Club Update 13:47 - This Week’s Big Ones - Randwick 24...
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 02:00 - The Pineapple - Bad run from last weekend 03:00 - Sayonara - Horses we’re dropping 04:50 - So Simple - Horses we should’ve backed! 06:40 - Gates Fly - Issue of the week - The Australian Cup + Winx’s foal 13:10 - Tom Hackett Tips 13:55 - This Week’s...
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 00:15 - The Pineapple - Bad run from last weekend 01:55 - So Simple - Horses we should’ve backed! 03:35 - Sayonara - Horses we’re dropping 05:07 - Gates Fly - Issue of the week 12:20 - Ladbrokes Racing Club Update 14:05 - Golden Slipper special 22:55 - Thi...
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 02:00 - Sayonara 04:00 - So Simple 05:00 - Gates Fly - Issue of the week 11:00 - Ladbrokes Racing Club Update 13:00 - This Week’s Big Ones - Rosehill + Caulfield 21:00 - Stable Mail for Ladbrokes ‘Communities’ 23:00 - Time to Unload S...
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 01:45 - The Pineapple - Bad run from last weekend 03:45 - Sayonara - Horses we’re dropping 05:40 - So Simple - Horses we should’ve backed! 07:55 - Gates Fly - Issue of the week 18:00 - Ladbrokes Racing Club Update 19:05 - Midroll/Break 20:25 - This Week’s ...
Rarely has racing seen a rise like it, if ever. Eight years ago, in her twenties, Annabel Neasham arrived in Australia doing what young people do, exploring the world. She took up a job with Gai Waterhouse, worked there for six months, quickly went to Melbourne and worked for Ciaron Maher. Ciaron was so impressed, he sent her north to establish his Sydney stable. Then there were winners and more winners and more winners. So, she went out on her own. This is Annabel’s story so far. Join racing fa...
Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within 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 00:45 - The Pineapple - Bad run from last weekend 02:00 - Sayonara - Horses we’re dropping 03:35 - So Simple - Horses we should’ve backed! 04:45 - Gates Fly - Issue of the week - Rosehill + J Mac on Storm Boy 15:00 - Will explains how th...
Join Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen discuss the reshaping of the racing industry as a result of mega stables continuing to grow. 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 01:30 - The Pineapple - Bad run from last weekend 03:20 - Sayonara - Horses we’re dropping 07:15 - So Simple - Horses we should’ve backed! 09:45 - Gates Fly - Issue of the week - Small field size, 2 yea...
Join Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen for a preview of the Autumn racing season. 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 - We’re back! 08:30 - Sayonara - Horses we’re dropping. 10:20 - So Simple - Horses we should’ve backed! 15:00 - Gates Fly - The Chipping Norton becomes the Verry Elleegant. We’ve got The Winx Stakes, but Phar Lap only has a Group 2. 21:00 - Crystal ball - 2024 p...
Tye Angland was one of the best jockeys in Australia before an horrific horse race fall made him a paraplegic. At the time of the crash, his life-changing accident left the entire racing community in stunned disbelief wondering how such tragedy could befall such a talented jockey. This is his story. 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 raci...
Kathy O’Hara has ridden in almost 12,000 races for more than a thousand winners. And it's a typical racing story from humble beginnings to group one glory. She hails from a rich racing country in Singleton and began writing track work for a friend. In 2002, she became an apprentice. In 2005, she won the apprentices title with 24 winners. And in 2012, she won her first Group One. Join racing fanatic Neil Breen and Sydney’s youngest metro trainer Will Freedman from one of the most famous racing fa...
Join Rosehill Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they discuss the future of the Rosehill racecourse following the announcement of the track potentially being replaced with more than 25,000 homes. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode including The Good Oil every Friday for your weekend racing tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen for winners and losers ahead of the The Gong down in Wollongong this weeked. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode including The Good Oil every Friday for your weekend racing tips. 00:10 - Welcome 02:00 - ‘The Pineapple’ - Shocker of the week 03:30 - ‘Sayanora’ - Horse to say goodbye to 04:20 - The ‘So Simple’ - Horse should’ve tipped 05:30 - ‘Gates Fly’ - Highlights and lowlights of the Spring Carnival 16:45 - ...
The Cummings name is famous in Australian horse racing, famous in Australian sport. It brings with it pressure as well as privilege, especially if you're the grandson of the great Bart. Some people will say it'll give you a leg up, others will say, you're not like your Grandfather. Ed Cummings has set up his own operation. He's already trained group one winners. His stable is going unbelievably well. So is it a privilege or is it pressure? Join racing fanatic Neil Breen and Sydney’s youngest met...
Join Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen for winners and losers ahead of the The Hunter & Thousand Guineas. 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 - Cup Review 03:00 - ‘The Pineapple’ - Shocker of the week 04:00 - ‘Sayonara’ - Horse to say goodbye to 06:00 - ‘So Simple’ - Great winner 08:00 - ‘Gates fly’ - Issue of the week 15:00 - ‘Tie To Unload’ - This week’s races & best ...
It's hard to believe Tommy Berry is just 32 years of age. He's won three golden slippers, there were the famous three TJs aboard Chautauqua, a Derby, all sorts of races at the top level. But there's also been tragedy. His world was rocked by the sudden death of his brother to a disease almost 10 years ago now, Nathan. Then there's been the suspension, but now he's back in the saddle and the punters are happy. Join racing fanatic Neil Breen and Sydney’s youngest metro trainer Will Freedman from o...
