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

International Horse Racing and Cricket podcast hosted by Stephen Wallis. Listen in as I talk with the sports" stars from Newmarket and around the world. People and stories that move you.

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Ep 331 - Roland Butcher - Pace strategy not the answer

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2025/03/25

Former England international Roland Butcher returns to The Paddock and The Pavilion to reflect on India’s victory in the recent Champions Trophy. He shares his in-depth thoughts on what went wrong for England—both with bat and ball—and gives his opinion on who should be their new white-ball captain. 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

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Ep 330 - Tony Watts - A History of Cricket in Cambridge

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2025/03/22

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis is joined by Tony Watts, aformer Cambridgeshire Minor Counties cricketer from the mid-1960s, to discuss his new book Town v Gown, City v Village: A History of Cricket in Cambridge. Tony explores the rich cricketing history of Cambridge, from the county’s near-first-class status to the influence of the University, the divide between Town and Gown, and the evolution of the club game. He also reflects on the significance of

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Ep 329 - Simon Finch - Finchy's 2024 Roadshow

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2025/03/18

Simon Finch, the Barmy Army’s well known trumpeter, was back in New Zealand during November and December last year entertaining supporters of both sides and lifting the England players throughout the tour. In his third appearance on The Paddock and The Pavilion, Finchy looks back on a successful series for England, the new song he created for a young debutant, and his pre-tour visit to Australia to promote this winter’s Ashes. Plus, he shares his thoughts on a blockbuster summer ahead as England

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Ep 328 - Archie Bailey - A Dream Debut at Lord's

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2025/03/14

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis catches up with Gloucestershire’s young fast bowler, Archie Bailey. Archie reflects on his cricketing journey so far, including his dream county debut at Lord’s last summer. He also shares insights into the support he’s received from his father, Kim Bailey—the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup, and Champion Hurdle-winning trainer. Recorded just before Archie departed for South Africa on Gloucestershire’s pre-season tour, this

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23:24

Aidan O'Brien - What was it like to....win the...

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2025/03/09

In this special episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis is joined by legendary horse racing trainer Aidan O’Brien to reflect on the extraordinary career of Istabraq. Originally bred to win a Derby, Istabraq instead thrived under Aidan’s guidance at Ballydoyle, becoming one of the greatest hurdlers in racing history. A true people’s horse, Istabraq captured the hearts of racing fans with his brilliance and determination. Aidan shares his memories of training the iconic

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Ep 327 - Rosa Simkin & Chloe Hill - The most...

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2025/03/04

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis is joined by four expertguests to analyse England Women’s crushing Ashes defeat in Australia. Rosa Simkin (Rosa Talks Ball), Worcestershire’s Chloe Hill, former England all-rounder Kathryn Leng, and current German international Tina Gough share their insights on what went wrong, the key issues facing the team, and what changes are needed—including the futures of the head coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight Tune in for a

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32:02

Ep 326 - Shirley Anderson-Jolag - You feel the love...

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2025/02/27

In November 2024,Shirley Anderson-Jolag made history as the first female bloodstock auctioneer in Britain, bringing the gavel down at Tattersalls in Newmarket. In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, we explore Shirley’s journey in the racing world and her path to the rostrum at Park Paddocks.Shirley shares what inspired her to take on the role of an auctioneer, the preparation leading up to her groundbreaking debut, and what it was like stepping onto the stand for the first time. We

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Ep 325 - Clare Cannon - A Celebration of Resilience

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2025/02/25

In this special cricket-focused episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, host Stephen Walliswelcomes back Clare Cannon, founder of Cricket Without Borders, to share her firsthand experience of a groundbreaking match. On January 30, at Melbourne’s Junction Oval, Cricket Without Borders took on an Afghanistan Women’s XI in a game that was much more than just cricket—it was a symbol of resilience, opportunity, and the power of sport to unite. We revisit the build-up to this historic encounter, the

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Ep 324 - Fr Eamonn O'Higgins - Building Bridges &...

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2025/02/20

Cricket has the power to build bridges and break down barriers, and this episode highlightsthat like no other. Stephen Wallis is joined by Father Eamonn O'Higgins, the Manager of the Vatican cricket team, who toured England last summer. In this conversation, recorded in late September, Father Eamonn shares insights into the Light of Faith tour, which included matches against the England Over-60s side at Wormsley. He discusses the history of Vatican cricket and the deeper significance of the tour

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Ep 323 - David Tossell - Lillee & Thomson - They...

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2025/02/18

Fifty years ago, England were blown away in the Ashes by the sheer pace of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson. The 1974/75 series didn’t just crush England it changed Test cricket forever. In this episode, I’m joined by David Tossell, author of Blood on the Tracks, a new book about the contest, to look back at one of the most brutal Ashes series in history. We talk about the fearsome fast-bowling duo, England’s injury-ravaged struggles, and the lasting impact of that unforgettable series. It’s a

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Ep 322 - Rab Havlin - A Sweet Season for Rab

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2025/02/12

Rab Havlin joins me to reflect on a successful 2024 season, which saw him claim his second-ever Group 1 victory alongside several other big-race wins. We also discuss his nearmiss in the 2024 Derby at Epsom, the story behind that race and what might have been. Plus, Rab gives insight into life at John and Thady Gosden’s Clarehaven Stables in Newmarket and looks ahead to what 2025 has in store. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with

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Ep 321 - Roland Butcher - Two Tiers - It's Inevitable

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2025/02/07

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis continues his conversation with former England international Roland Butcher, following their recent Roland Reflects episode. This time, Roland shares his expert insights on the prospects of a two-tier Test match setup.Will such a structure become a reality? Could promotion and relegation reshape the traditional format? And how might it impact the financial landscape for cricketing nations? Join us for another thought-provoking

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Ep 320 - Roland Butcher - Chances for New Zealand but...

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2025/02/04

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis welcomes back cricketing expert Roland Butcher to review England’s winter tour of New Zealand. The former England International shares his always insightful thoughts on England’s success, analyses their 2024 Test match performances, and offers his expert take on England’s newest rising star, Jacob Bethell, the exciting young talent born in Barbados. Roland concludes the episode by giving his predictions for the upcoming Champion

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Ep 319 - Clare Cannon - Developing young women as...

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2025/01/29

As the historic match between the Afghanistan Women's XI and Cricket Without Borders XI atJunction Oval approaches, The Paddock and The Pavilion continues its build-up. Host Stephen Wallis, who has been working on a series about Shazia Rahman Zazai one of the players in this landmark gameâ€”welcomes a special guest to the show. Clare Cannon, founder and one of the driving forces behind Cricket Without Borders, joins to discuss the fantastic work the organisation does in creating opportunities for

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Ep 318 - Shazia Rahman Zazai - A Celebration of our...

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2025/01/29

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis continues his series withShazia Rahman Zazai, the ex captain of the Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team, who now resides in Canberra. Shazia reflects on her recent trip to watch the Women’s Ashes, sharing her thoughts on England’s performance, before updating listeners on the historic match she’s preparing for on the 30th of January at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. This special game against the Cricket Without Borders XI marks a

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Ep 317 - Shazia Rahman Zazai - Loving the First Grade

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2025/01/27

This is the third instalment of a five-part series with Shazia Rahman Zazai, the ex captain of the Afghanistan women's cricket team. In this episode, we feature two interviews recorded in October and January, where Shazia reflects on her 2024/25 cricket season so far, playing for Eastlake in Canberra and First Grade cricket in Sydney with Campbelltown where she has been playing with England under 19 international players. Part 2 - The road to Sydney & hopes of a refugee

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Ep 316 - Shazia Rahman Zazai - The road to Sydney &...

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2025/01/26

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, we bring you part two of our inspiring series with Shazia Rahman Zazai, the former captain of the Afghanistan women’s cricket team. Recorded in September, Shazia reflects on the challenges in her home country, the exciting potential of an Afghan refugee team in Australia, and the ongoing support from the Australian Cricket Board. Hear the inside story of the letter sent to the ICC by Afghan women’s players living in Australia, along with Shazia’s

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Ep 315 - Roland Butcher - Breaking Barriers &...

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2025/01/22

In this special episode, I’m joined by a familiar voice on the podcast, Roland Butcher. Known for his expert cricketing insights, Roland takes us beyond the boundary as we delve into something deeply personal and profoundly inspiring: his forthcoming autobiography, Breaking Barriers: Barbados to England and Back.Roland made history in 1980 as the first black cricketer to represent England, and in this conversation, we discuss the story behind his landmark book, which is set to launch in Barbados

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Ep 314 - Sam Martin - Sam's Special Year

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2025/01/16

After an engaging series of episodes covering the Women’s Ashes, we’re kicking off our 2025 racing episodes with a very special guest—rising star in horse racing journalism, Sam Martin.A familiar name to our podcast followers, Sam reflects on her remarkable year in 2024. From writing for The Times at the Cheltenham Festival, where she worked alongside the legendary broadcaster Brough Scott, to attending Royal Ascot for the first time, it’s been a year to remember. In this episode, Sam shares

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Ep 313 - Sue Strachan - The Women's Ashes Countdown -...

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2025/01/10

For our final episode in our Women’s Ashes countdown series I was joined by Sue Strachan, an ex-president of Cricket Scotland and a Scotland and FairBreak team manager.Sue reflects on Scotland’s debut at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, shares her thoughts on their next challenge, and looks ahead to the Women’s Ashes. She highlights the key players, areas that could shape the series, and her hopes for three weeks of exciting cricket. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or

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