The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket Podcast

Professional National Hunt jockey Tabitha Worsley joins me to discuss reaching the magic 75 winners in April and riding out her claim. Tabitha looks back at her career highlights, how life as a jockey has changed since her first ride in 2012, and looks ahead to the future and the current season. She also talks about a new business adventure which is keeping her busy outside of racing. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of The Right League at the Right Time, author Mark Sands returns to continue the story of Sunday League cricket, covering the period from the mid-1970s through to the end of John Player’s sponsorship in 1986. We are once again joined by Lawrence Hourahane (Glamorgan CCC) and former England international Roland Butcher, who share their memories of some of their most memorable matches in the competition. Plus, as promised in Part 1, we reveal the name of the current BBC correspondent who wrote to Sunday League commentator Peter Walker as a young cricket fan. Copies of the book available from ⁠https://starsonsundaybook.com⁠ and usual retailers Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part one of a two-part series, Mark Sands, author of Stars on Sunday, joins me to look back at the history of the John Player League between 1969 and 1986. This episode covers the period up to the mid-1970s, revisiting memorable Sunday afternoons when the world’s best cricketers played across the country, with millions watching on BBC television. There are also contributions from Lawrence Hourahane from Glamorgan CCC and formerly the BBC and former England and Middlesex CCC player Roland Butcher. Copies of the book available from https://starsonsundaybook.com and usual retailers Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sporting author David Tossell returns to The Paddock and The Pavilion to discuss Sir Garry Sobers and his five Test tours of England with West Indies, spanning 1957 to 1973, two of them as captain. David, who wrote Maestro, his book about Sir Garry, looks at how his character shaped his long and successful cricket career. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Young Afghan cricketer Benafsha Hashimi joins me to talk about her remarkable story. A member of the Afghan Refugee Women’s Cricket Team, she reflects on their historic six-game tour of the UK this summer, which included meeting King Charles III at Clarence House. Benafsha also talks about how she first got into cricket in war-torn Kabul, her new life in Canberra and her hopes for the future of the Afghan Refugee Women’s team. A story of freedom, joy, and hope. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jenny Thompson returns to The Paddock and The Pavilion ahead of next week’s release of her new book, Her World Cricket Tour. Having featured five times in our All Over the World series, some of Jenny’s cricketing adventures discussed in those episodes also feature in her book. In today’s episode, Jenny takes on the 10 for Jen slot, answering questions about the book, from how long it took to write to the people she wants to thank and those who made it possible. As always, it’s a fun show, and Jenny will be back next month when I review her book with her. Paperback: UK/Europehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/World-Cricket-Tour-Jenny-Thompson/dp/0522882773 Paperback: AU/NZ Amazon/local bookshopshttps://www.amazon.com.au/World-Cricket-Tour-Jenny-Thompson/dp/0522882773 Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final part of A Passion for Breeding, Luiz Cunha completes our look at the bloodstock sales process, including his experiences in the sales ring alongside his son, Newmarket trainer Dylan. Luiz also shares some interesting stories from his experiences and reflects on the changing patterns in the breeding industry, the increasing focus on speed and its effect on the Derby. If you missed Part 1, listen to Luiz explain his background, the research he undertakes before the sales and what he looks for when assessing a horse before it enters the ring. https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG4402453755.mp3 www.pedigreetowin.co.uk www.dylancunharacing.co.uk Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a busy time at Tattersalls in the autumn, with the sales in full swing. In this episode, I’m joined by South African-born Luiz Cunha, a lifelong bloodstock researcher with an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of the breed. Luiz's son Dylan is a successful trainer in Newmarket . www.dylancunharacing.co.uk In early 2024, Luiz set up Pedigree to Win, a bloodstock consultancy service based in Newmarket. www.pedigreetowin.co.uk This is the first of two parts. Luiz explains his background, the research he does ahead of the sales and what he looks for in a horse before they enter the sales ring, along with some stories from his experiences in the bloodstock industry. Part 2 will be out soon. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roland Butcher begins by reflecting on a recent trip home to Barbados, where he attended two events held in memory of his late wife, Cheryl. He then turns his attention to England’s summer and the serious challenges ahead. England’s home international cricket season ended with a comprehensive series victory against Pakistan, but it was a dramatic summer. Bazball died at Trent Bridge, and England have changed their Test match coach and captain, with the Stokes and McCullum era now over and Root and Fleming taking charge. Roland looks ahead to England’s three Test series away to South Africa and what the future holds for the Test side. We then turn to the latest major news in world cricket, with Roland focusing on something close to his heart – the financial troubles of West Indies cricket. In a hard-hitting passage, Roland details the current position in the Caribbean and what measures he thinks the ICC and the Big Three – India, England, and Australia – need to take to save world cricket as we know it today. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Chris Pitt, author and horse racing historian, takes us back to The Frying Pan, better known as Ally Pally racecourse, or by its proper name, Alexandra Park. Chris explores the history of the north London course, which closed in September 1970, including the famous horses who raced there, the course specialists who mastered the track and what made Alexandra Park such a unique racecourse. We also hear from three former jockeys, legendary Australian Ron Hutchinson , Ray Still and South African John Gorton  who share their memories of riding at Ally Pally and reveal what it was like to race there. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices