New Zealand-born Greg Childs was a champion jockey that made winning a habit. With over 2,100 wins in his career, Childs made a mark for himself world-wide but will forever be remembered for his association with the grand mare, Sunline. A back-to-back Cox Plate winner Sunline was the horse to beat at the turn of the millennium. In this episode Childs opens up about the cult hero Sunline and goes behind the scenes of one of the biggest controversies in Cox Plate history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Greg Childs – The Kiwi King

The son of a leading trainer Kevin Thomson, Brent became the champion apprentice of New Zealand at the age of 16. He moved to Australia as a fresh-faced teenager to further his career earning the nickname ‘The Babe’ from the local racing press. Settling in Melbourne, he made his name on the hallowed Moonee Valley turf claiming 4 Cox Plate victories in the 1970s. In this episode Thomson opens up about his rise to stardom at such a young age, his formidable partnership with Dulcify and conquering the United Kingdom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent Thomson – The Babe

With three consecutive Cox Plate wins, and more than 70 Group 1 wins to his name, Glen Boss ranks as one of the most successful jockeys in Australian racing history. Leading three time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva to success at the Valley, Boss cemented himself as a true champion. In this episode Boss opens up about the early days in his career, his relationship with the great Makybe Diva and his Cox Plate wins on Ocean Park and So You Think See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glen Boss – Makybe Magic

An Australian racing Hall of Fame inductee, George Hanlon began his training career in 1946. A career spanning more than three decades Hanlon rated 1977 Cox Plate winner Family Of Man the best horse he ever trained. In this episode George’s son Gary Hanlon explains what made his father so successful, how he picked his champion horses and the legacy he leaves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Hanlon – Family Of Man

Reigning Melbourne Cup winning jockey Craig Williams was bred for success. With a reputation as one of the most professional jockeys in Australia Williams reached the Cox Plate Pinnacle on two occasions with Fields Of Omagh and Pinker Pinker. In this episode Williams opens up about his rise from apprentice to champion, the challenges he has faced in his career and what the future holds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Williams – Bred for Success

Wonder mare Winx made Cox Plate history winning the famous weight-for-age race on four consecutive occasions. Aboard Winx each time was Hugh Bowman – a partnership forever etched in turf history. In this episode Bowman opens about his connection with Winx, the pressure of expectation and reaching the top of the Cox Plate Mountain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Bowman – Winning on Winx

In 2020, the Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival will celebrate the 100th running of The Race Where Legends Are Made - The Ladbrokes Cox Plate. Award winning journalists Andrew Rule and Leo Schlink will bring you the untold stories from those who made their name in the famous weight-for-age race - from Hugh Bowman on Winx, to Glen Boss on Makybe Diva and Greg Childs on Sunline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This Australian bush fire season has been unprecedented. In this podcast you will hear harrowing accounts of survival and the incredible acts of bravery and kindness which are helping the town of Malua Bay in southern New South Wales on the path to recovery. A new episode is released every Friday afternoon, search Mates Under Fire and follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Introducing - Mates Under Fire

For the 2020 season The Daily Telegraph's leading NRL journos host a weekly yarn covering all the big stories of the week, and get you set for a big weekend in the footy! Search for The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast and follow or subscribe!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Introducing - The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast

Sky Racing caller Darren Flindell calls the greatest race that never was, putting the likes of Winx, Black Caviar, Sunline, Makybe Diva, Atlantic Jewel and more against each other.

The Greatest Mares Race Never Run

Shayne O'Cass and Ray Hickson discuss the form guide for the Melbourne Cup horse-by-horse and barrier-by barrier, and give their expert tips.

The Melbourne Cup 2016 full form guide

News Corp racing pundits discuss the form guide, track conditions and pick their favourites

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