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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 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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60:03

Ep 312 - Rosa Simkin - The Women's Ashes Countdown -...

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2025/01/09

As we continue our countdown to the Women’s Ashes, it’s Day 4 of our special series. So far, we’ve heard insights from Jane Powell, Tina Gough, and Chloe Hill. Today, it’s the turn of Rosa Simkin, the voice behind Rosa Talks Ball. Rosa is here to share her thoughts on the seven-match multi-format series, which begins this weekend. Rosa delves into the preparations of both teams, analyses the squads, and highlights the players who could shape the outcome of this much-anticipated contest. But she’s

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Ep 311 - Chloe Hill - The Women's Ashes Countdown -...

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2025/01/08

Chloe Hill, Worcestershire CCC captain, wicketkeeper, and top-order batter, joins us for Day 3 of our Women’s Ashes countdown series. The former South East Stars player discusses changes to the 2025 women’s domestic programme, her own plans under the new Tier structure, and why she believes the Ashes is the pinnacle of the women’s game. Chloe also highlights key players and shares her prediction for the series outcome. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our

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Ep 310 - Tina Gough - The Women's Ashes Countdown -...

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2025/01/07

Tina Gough, the German international all-rounder well known to this podcast, joins me for the second episode in our Women’s Ashes countdown series. Tina brings us the latest from Germany’s recent European T10 tournament action in Malaga before turning her focus to the Women’s Ashes. We discuss her thoughts on women’s Test cricket, the players she believes will have the biggest impact over the three weeks of action, and whether she thinks England can regain the Ashes. Please subscribe to us

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38:49

Ep 309 - Jane Powell - The Women's Ashes Countdown -...

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2025/01/06

The England team have arrived in Australia ahead of the Women’s Ashes, and with the opening game coming up this weekend, I’ve got a feast of Ashes chat for you throughout the week. To start the series today’s guest is someone who knows a thing or two about the fierce clashes between England and Australia. Jane Powell, now President of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, has both played and coached England against Australia. Jane begins this episode by reflecting on her current role as President of

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32:56

Ep 308 - Shazia Rahman Zazai - Eastlake's Double Top...

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2024/12/31

In this special episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion, I am thrilled to welcome back Shazia Rahman Zazai, the former captain of the Afghanistan women’s cricket team, for the first part of an inspiring three-part series.Shazia reflects on her remarkable experiences since arriving in Australia, sharing highlights from her successful 2023/24 season with Eastlake Cricket Club in Canberra. You’ll also hear from a teammate and the club’s president about how this talented young Afghan woman has

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Ep 307 - Jenni Douglass - What happened when the...

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2024/12/29

Can you imagine what would happen if cricket’s most treasured artefact, the Ashes urn was stolen on the eve of an Ashes Test at Lord’s? That’s the thrilling story Jenni Douglas brings to life in her exciting children’s book, Tess and the Ashes Catastrophe. Jenni joins me today to discuss her exciting story, the inspiration behind her book and her deep passion for cricket and the Ashes. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on

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Ep 306 - Olly Hannon-Dalby - Not hanging his boots up...

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2024/12/27

It’s always a special occasion when I get the chance to speak to a current player, and in this show I’m delighted to welcome back Warwickshire’s experienced opening bowler, Oliver Hannon-Dalby, who first joined me on episode 18.See link below. https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG6200185130.mp3?updated=1707221155 Olly reflects on Warwickshire’s contrasting 2024 season, shares highlights from his testimonial year, and looks ahead to what the county hopes to achieve

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24:52

Ep 305 - Tom Scudamore - The Scudamores at Christmas

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2024/12/24

Joining me for The Scudamores at Christmas is former leading National Hunt jockey and now television presenter, Tom Scudamore. In this festive episode, Tom reflects on growing up in the Scudamore family during his father Peter’s legendary career, his own riding exploits over the Christmas period, and his transition to life as a broadcaster. Hear family stories with his grandfather Michael, who like Tom won the Christmas showpiece race the King George VI chase and his father’s victories in the Welsh

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Ep 304 - Karen Wiltshire - History maker fighting for...

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2024/12/17

Today’s horse racing episode promises to be a compelling and, for some of you, perhaps even a shocking one. Our guest is Karen Wiltshire, a true trailblazer. In September 1978 at Salisbury, Karen made history as the first female professional jockey to win a race on the flat in the UK competing against her male counterparts. She joins us to share her remarkable journey, highlighting the immense mental and physical challenges she faced in a sport dominated by men. Karen rode as an apprentice jockey

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Ep 303 - John Blake - Taking learning out of the...

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2024/12/08

Today’s principal guest is John Blake the Chief Executive of Racing to School. Racing to School is an education charity dedicated to inspiring young minds. They offer free, interactive, and healthy outdoor educational events for schools, all hosted at various racing venues. In this episode John will explain what Racing to School does and how they’re making a difference in the world of education. Plus, you will also be hearing from Danielle Lawler a deputy headteacher from Liverpool about a

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Ep 302 - Esha Oza - Targeting the 2026 World Cup

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2024/12/04

Esha Oza is the captain of the UAE Women’s Cricket Team and the ICC Women’s Associate Player of the Year for 2022. A leading all-rounder, she has scored three T20I centuries. Esha reflects on her thriving career, including the UAE’s missed qualification for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, and their focus on reaching the next World Cup in 2026. Plus, Esha talks enthusiastically about the benefit Fairbreak has made to her game and the growth of cricket in the UAE. Please subscribe to us on Apple

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Ep 301 - Roland Butcher - Selectors decisions changed...

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2024/11/22

The Paddock and The Pavilion’s cricket expert and Talk Sport commentator Roland Butcher reflects on England’s recent Test series loss to Pakistan, despite an innings victory in the first match. He discusses the team’s struggles on turning pitches and against spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali. Roland also explores whether the Bazball approach is suited to such conditions, shares his thoughts on Ollie Pope’s future in the side, and answers listener questions in Ask Roland. He wraps up with a

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Ep 300 - Rosa Simkin - England crumble under pressure...

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2024/11/04

Rosa Simkin of Rosa Talks Ball rejoins the show to review the recent women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE where a revitalised New Zealand team surprised the cricketing world to win the tournament in the first ever World final which did not feature Australia or England. Rosa shares her thoughts on why the balance in the White Ferns team helped them win the trophy, discusses the shock exit of the mighty Australian side along with the reasons why England crumbled under pressure again. What next for

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Ep 299 - Jay Hovdey - Best game plus needed to win...

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2024/10/28

Today we are going across the pond to feature City Of Troy’s bid for Breeders Cup Classic glory on Saturday 2 November at Del Mar where the turf meets the surf.Award winning American horse racing journalist and author Jay Hovdey is back to discuss Aidan O’Brien’s Derby winner’s chances along with racing presenters Leonna Mayor, Callum Helliwell, Newmarket trainer John Berry, Racing Post bloodstock journalist Kitty Trice and leading racing historian Tim Cox. Jay adds his thoughts on the history

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41:54

Ep 298 - Joe McGrath - The Lexus Melbourne Cup tour

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2024/10/22

The Lexus Melbourne Cup, the race that stops a nation is run every year on the first Tuesday in November but what many people don’t know is that the Cup travels around the globe for nearly six months promoting the iconic race.In this episode I was joined by Joe McGrath, the Lexus Melbourne Cup tour manager, the keeper of the cup as he is affectionately known, to talk about the cup’s journey during 2024 to schools, towns, cities, businesses, and famous racecourses. The Melbourne Cup retains a

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Ep 297 - Peter Hutchinson - Caulfield Cup win saved...

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2024/10/17

On today’s show we head Down Under for the Caulfield Cup, a key race in the Melbourne Spring Carnival.Our guest is Peter Hutchinson, who won the Cup in 1993—something his legendary father, Ron Hutchinson, never did. Hear Peter’s story of that dramatic day, with a special cameo from Ron himself. Epsom born Peter talks about his career as a jockey in the UK and Australia and his memories of the Caulfield Cup along with this father, Ron, and Edward Sadler a presenter and journalist with Racing.com

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Ep 297 - Peter Hutchinson - Unlike Father, Son wins...

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2024/10/16

On today’s show we head Down Under for the Caulfield Cup, a key race in the Melbourne Spring Carnival.Our guest is Peter Hutchinson, who won the Cup in 1993—something his legendary father, Ron Hutchinson, never did. Hear Peter’s story of that dramatic day, with a special cameo from Ron himself. Epsom born Peter talks about his career as a jockey in the UK and Australia and his memories of the Caulfield Cup along with this father, Ron, and Edward Sadler a presenter and journalist with Racing.com

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Ep 296- David Hunter - A racing favourite ready for...

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2024/10/12

Joining us for or our opening National Hunt episode of the new season is David Hunter, the Chief Executive Officer and Clerk of the Course at Fakenham racecourse who looks ahead to their new season which begins on Friday 18 October.The popular North Norfolk course is celebrating its 120th year of racing at Fakenham in 2025 and David reveals some exciting news about their racing calendar for the 2024/25 season. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube

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Ep 295 - Felix Francis - In his element with Syndicate

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2024/10/08

Felix Francis, the master of suspense and intrigue is back on the show to chat about his latest horse racing thriller Syndicate. The story’s main lead is a high-end syndicate manager Chester Newton, who mirrors the role played by Harry Herbert, the Chairman and Managing Director of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, who assisted Felix when he first came up with the idea for the book. Felix shares a brief synopsis of the action in this fast-paced thriller which begins at Epsom on Derby Day. Felix

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