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

Stephen Wallis

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. read less

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Ep 274 - Kyle Cosson & Ollie Green - A flying start at Newmarket CC & trainers set for charity match

Ep 274 - Kyle Cosson & Ollie Green - A flying start at Newmarket CC & trainers set for charity match

Today’s show has a mixture of both cricket and horse racing as I return to the home of racing, to talk local cricket in my case with Newmarket Cricket Club players Ollie Green and their new overseas player from Perth, Australia, 21-year-old Kyle Cosson. The pair bring us on all the news at Newmarket CC both on and off the field. On the field the club has made a flying start to the season, and in form batsman Kyle gives his thoughts on the 1st XI who are challenging for promotion in the Onyx Cricket Cambs and Hunts Premier League division 2, while Ollie, one of the club’s groundman discusses the Suffolk side’s move from Newmarket to Dullingham at the end of the 2022 season. The popular Suffolk side are shortly due to host their annual charity match against a Racing and Trainers XI on Sunday 14 July with leading Newmarket trainers George Boughey, Chalie Fellowes and George Scott set to play at the Dullingham sports field. A competitive match is expected in support of a new racing charity, details of which are revealed later in the show by Newmarket 1st XI captain and Vice Chairman Mark Nunn. A bit of everything in today’s show. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ep 274 - Kyle Cosson & Ollie Green - A flying start at Newmarket CC & trainers set for charity match

Ep 274 - Kyle Cosson & Ollie Green - A flying start at Newmarket CC & trainers set for charity match

Today’s show has a mixture of both cricket and horse racing as I return to the home of racing, to talk local cricket in my case with Newmarket Cricket Club players Ollie Green and their new overseas player from Perth, Australia, 21-year-old Kyle Cosson. The pair bring us on all the news at Newmarket CC both on and off the field. On the field the club has made a flying start to the season, and in form batsman Kyle gives his thoughts on the 1st XI who are challenging for promotion in the Onyx Cricket Cambs and Hunts Premier League division 2, while Ollie, one of the club’s groundman discusses the Suffolk side’s move from Newmarket to Dullingham at the end of the 2022 season. The popular Suffolk side are shortly due to host their annual charity match against a Racing and Trainers XI on Sunday 14 July with leading Newmarket trainers George Boughey, Chalie Fellowes and George Scott set to play at the Dullingham sports field. A competitive match is expected in support of a new racing charity, details of which are revealed later in the show by Newmarket 1st XI captain and Vice Chairman Mark Nunn. A bit of everything in today’s show. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 273 - Ron Hutchinson - The Ascot Gold Cup - Hutchy's dream come true

Ep 273 - Ron Hutchinson - The Ascot Gold Cup - Hutchy's dream come true

Welcome to the second of our Royal Ascot shows where I would like to take you back 50 years to the day when Australian jockey Ron Hutchinson won the Ascot Gold Cup on the Duke of Norfolk’s’ horse Ragstone Ron Hutchinson, now a sprightly 96 years old joined me from his family home in Melbourne to remember a dream day in his long racing career when Ragstone, a horse bred by the Duke got up to win the most prestigious prize of the Royal meeting. Ron is the main guest on this Royal Ascot feature episode alongside another Gold Cup winner in Michael Hills, who won the race in 1994 and Tim Cox a former trustee of the National Horse Racing Museum and owner of the Cox Library. Tim provides some historical knowledge about the Royal meeting while Michael adds his thoughts on what a horse needs to win the 2 two-mile four-furlong Group 1 contest. 20 June 1974 was Hutchy’s dream day at Royal Ascot. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 272 - Henry Dwyer - Looking to strike Group 1 Gold at Royal Ascot

Ep 272 - Henry Dwyer - Looking to strike Group 1 Gold at Royal Ascot

Welcome to the first of our two Royal Ascot shows. Joining us for our opening show is young Aussie trainer Henry Dwyer, who is hoping to strike Group 1 Gold with his five year old mare Asfoora in the King Charles III Stakes, formerly the King Stand Stakes on the opening day of the Royal meeting. I caught up with Henry from his base in Newmarket just a few days before the race. Our next Royal Ascot show coming soon features 96-year-old Ron Hutchinson, the Australian legend who chats about his win in the Ascot Gold Cup, fifty years ago on the Duke of Norfolk’s horse Ragstone. Home - Henry Dwyer Racing Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 271 - Cheryll Rogers - Working to create a Gold Standard for Women's Cricket

Ep 271 - Cheryll Rogers - Working to create a Gold Standard for Women's Cricket

It’s been over 12 months since I last featured FairBreak, so there is no one better to speak to than their CEO Cheryll Rogers, who as you will find out has had a busy nine months in the role. On The Paddock and The Pavilion, I’ve been a strong advocate of the movement whose mission is to progress equality on a truly global scale using cricket as their vehicle. Many Fairbreakers from around the world have joined me on the show during the past two years including Roberta Moretti Avery from Brazil, Shizuka Miyagi from Japan and Tina Gough from Germany. In this comprehensive chat about the movement Cheryll updates us on Fairbreak’s cricketing plans for 2024, some exciting new partnerships they are forming, their new foundation and the future of Fairbreak as she works to create a Gold standard for Women’s cricket. FairBreak - A whole new world of cricket Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 270 - Hermione Drummond Moray - Embracing the Challenge - Part 3

Ep 270 - Hermione Drummond Moray - Embracing the Challenge - Part 3

Welcome to the third part of our series Embracing the Challenge with Hermione Drummond Moray Hermione is currently preparing for the Macmillan Ride of their Lives charity race at York on Saturday 15 June. Eight days before race day at the time of recording Hermione updates us on news of her race fitness test, riding out on the Newmarket Heath with her horse Currency Exchange along with the latest news of her fundraising. You will also be hearing from two excellent guests, Hermione’s jockey coach Michael Hills, the 1996 Derby winning jockey and Sophia Monkman, who experienced the excitement of riding in the first ever Macmillan Ride of their Lives charity race in 2012. If you missed Part 2, click the link below. https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG8570160797.mp3?updated=1715964959 Plus, if you would like to sponsor Hermione go to https://www.justgiving.com/page/hermione-drummond-moray-1704317396682 And if you like to make a bid in Hermions's silent auction click below https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/hermionesmacmillancancersupportcharityfundraisingauction2#none Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Yardy - What was it like to.... Win the T20 World Cup?

Mike Yardy - What was it like to.... Win the T20 World Cup?

In the Pavilion What was it like to....Win the T20 World Cup? In Episode 15 of a series where I pose the question ‘What was it like to…. I spoke to Mike Yardy, the Sussex CCC and England all rounder about winning the 2010 T20 World Cup, the first World Cup win by an England men’s team. In a wide ranging, insightful interview Mike talks about the beginning of T20 cricket in 2003, success leading Sussex CCC, his first call up for England in 2006, and subsequent return for the 2010 World Cup where his slow left arm bowling played a key role in England's trophy winning side. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 269 - Simon Finch - He's going to Barbados

Ep 269 - Simon Finch - He's going to Barbados

Welcome to our final pre–Men’s T20 World Cup podcast. Today we welcome back Simon Finch, known as Finchy, The Barmy Army trumpeter who previously joined us in episode 244 All you need is cricket and a trumpet. https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG6230091174.mp3?updated=1706087835 On today’s show Simon reflects on his recent trip touring India with The Barmy Army. The food, the culture, themusic and yes, some cricket all packed into 45 minutes. Plus, as it’s a World Cup pod Simon looks ahead to a week in Barbados where he will be blowing his trumpet at the Kensington Oval. It’s another fun packed show with Simon who regales us with musical extra’s to get you in the Caribbean mood. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet McNamara - What was it like to....Win the Derby?

Emmet McNamara - What was it like to....Win the Derby?

In the Paddock What was it like to....win the Derby? In Episode 14 of a series where I pose the question ‘What was it like to…. I spoke to Emmet McNamara, who in July 2020 shocked the racing world when he rode Serpentine to win the most famous flat race of them all at Epsom for trainer Aidan O’Brien. Emmet recalls the chesnut son of Galileo as a two year, the build up to the historic race, the dramatic action on the downs and gives his reflections on his best day in racing. In conclusion the former leading apprentice in Ireland adds his thoughts on this year’s race and what a horse needs to win the Derby. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 268 - Andries Gous - Men's T20 World Cup - It's really cool to be playing in New York

Ep 268 - Andries Gous - Men's T20 World Cup - It's really cool to be playing in New York

Welcome to the second of our men’s T20 World Cup podcasts. Today we are focusing on one of the co-hosts United States and their high order batter Andries Gous. South African born Andries reveals his cricketing background, his move to cricket’s last frontier and the excitingprospect of playing against the all-conquering Indian side in New York on 12 June. Andries also adds his thoughts on Major League Cricket which transformed the T20 cricketing landscape last summer. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 267 - Brian Masaba - Men's T20 World Cup - We love to dance

Ep 267 - Brian Masaba - Men's T20 World Cup - We love to dance

Welcome to the first of our three Men’s T20 World Cup podcasts as we build up to the tournament which begins on Saturday 1 June in the United States. Joining us for our opening show is Brian Masaba, the experienced Ugandan skipper and all-rounder, who chats about his own cricketing journey, his country’s successful qualifying campaign in Namibia, how cricket is growing in his country along with the team’s hopes for the World Cup. After enjoying Brian’s company, you will also hear from another passionate Ugandan, Denis Musali, the Communications and Marketing Manager of the Ugandan Cricket Association who gives us a further insight into the Ugandan team and their hopes and dreams ahead of the 9th Men’s T20 World Cup. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 266 - Hermione Drummond Moray - Embracing the Challenge - Part 2

Ep 266 - Hermione Drummond Moray - Embracing the Challenge - Part 2

Welcome to the second part of our series Embracing the Challenge with Hermione Drummond Moray Hermione is currently preparing for the Macmillan Ride of their Lives charity race at York on Saturday 15 June. Newmarket based trainer James Ferguson, strength and conditioning coach Glen Reed and Megan Hayman Tansley a Relationship Fundraising Manager with Macmillan Cancer join us to help update you all, on Hermione’s horse, fitness, and most importantly her fundraising. If you missed Part 1, click the link below. https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG9360062252.mp3?updated=1714119301 Plus, if you would like to sponsor Hermione go to https://www.justgiving.com/page/hermione-drummond-moray-1704317396682 Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 265 - Ben Bloom - Decisions, Decisions - What next for English cricket?

Ep 265 - Ben Bloom - Decisions, Decisions - What next for English cricket?

The county cricket season is now in full swing and on today’s show you will be hearing from sportswriter Ben Bloom to talk all things county cricket. Ben has just written Batting for Time, a fascinating book which explores the fight to keep English cricket alive against the growing influence of franchise cricket around the world. Ben discusses with me the many areas which are affecting county cricket in the 21st century, a sporting institution, which has been going for over 150 years. But what needs to happen now for the county game to survive and as Ben poses in his final chapter what is the purpose of counties? After a year of extensive research interviewing over a hundred of the most important people in English cricket Ben is the best person to ask. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 264 - Rosa Simkin - On Fire promoting Women's Sport

Ep 264 - Rosa Simkin - On Fire promoting Women's Sport

Joining us today is Rosa Simkin of Rosa Talks Ball, a previous guest on the show and a passionate supporter of women’s sport. Discover how she discovered her interest in women’s sport and established her growing media outlet Rosa Talks Ball. Rosa looks ahead to the major events in the women’s 2024 cricket calendar and gives her predictions of the likely trophy winners. Rosa also selects her England team for their opening T20 World Cup match in Bangladesh in early October. A rising star of the future Rosa adds her perceptive thoughts on Project Darwin which is set to change the women’s cricketing landscape in 2025. rosatalksball.wordpress.com @rosatalksball Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 263 - Callum Helliwell - Having the time of his life

Ep 263 - Callum Helliwell - Having the time of his life

Joining us on today’s show is Callum Helliwell, a young Sky Sports Racing presenter, who if you are a racing fan can regularly be seen on Sky Sports, channel 415. Engaging, passionate and knowledgeable about the sport he loves, Callum tells us about what it’s like to work on live television in Britain and Saudi Arabia, including working at the Saudi Cup, the world’s richest race. In addition, you will hear his insightful views on the current state of diversity and inclusion in racing, following up his appearance on the show in Ep 87. https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG4603746065.mp3?updated=1684855066 To end the episode Callum gives his opinions on the Cheltenham festival, the Grand National, the new HorsePWR website and gives his tips for this weekend’s classics at the Rowley Mile, Newmarket. There is no one more enthusiastic than Callum about Horse Racing so settle back and enjoy Ep 263 of The Paddock and The Pavilion. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 262 - Richard Merriman - A World Cup Final & mixing with legends

Ep 262 - Richard Merriman - A World Cup Final & mixing with legends

We are back to cricket today and the growing world of senior’s cricket. Our main guest is the current England over 60s captain Richard Merriman, who has just come back from the heat of a World Cup in India. Richard talks about the twelve nation competition based in Chennai where England reached the final. The England captain reflects on the challenges the squad faced on the sub-continent, the England stars of the tournament, and the charitable work the England squad did for the local community, working alongside Bat for a Chance and the Barmy Army. You will also hear all about his own cricketing journey which has seen him mix it with some of the legends of the game. Plus, as it’s a World Cup year for the over 70s in July and August 2024 you will hearing from the England captain John Evans a previous guest on The Paddock and The Pavilion. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 261 - Hermione Drummond Moray - Embracing the Challenge - Part 1

Ep 261 - Hermione Drummond Moray - Embracing the Challenge - Part 1

On The Paddock and The Pavilion, we love inspiring series. We’ve had jockey Gavin Ashton’s five-part The road to recovery, and we have recently been featuring Jenny Thompson promoting women’s cricket on her world cricket tour. Joining us for our latest is Hermione Drummond Moray a young former event rider who is currently training to ride in the Macmillan ride of their lives charity race at York racecourse on Saturday 15 June. Hermione is one of twelve amateur jockeys who is set to ride in front of 30,000 spectators on race day in support of Macmillan Cancer. In part 1 of 4 find out how Hermione is embracing the challenge of riding on the Knavesmire, the commitment involved and how fit she needs to be. Joining Part 1 you will also hear from Amy Swales, the head of community engagement at York Racecourse and Glen Reed a strength and conditioning coach at the Injured Jockeys Fund in Newmarket. If you would like to sponsor Hermione, click on the link below. https://www.justgiving.com/page/hermione-drummond-moray-1704317396682 Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 260 - Dylan Cunha - Finding the quality for value

Ep 260 - Dylan Cunha - Finding the quality for value

It’s about time we had some racing back on the show and after our spell of cricket our guest for Ep 260 is the Newmarket based trainer Dylan Cunha, the South African who has made a flying start to the flat season. In a fascinating show Dylan talks about Group 1 glory in South Africa, his decision to stop training in his late twenties followed by a complete career change to become an airline pilot before his eventual return to the training ranks at the home of racing in 2022. A journey which has had its ups and downs but as you will hear has made Dylan a stronger person. And someone who has run ultramarathons is certainly tough. Find out how Dylan is looking for the quality for value at his Phantom House yard, a connection with the American Triple Crown legend Secretariat, the three goals he has set himself for the 2024 season and his love of cricket all packed into just over 30 minutes. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 259 - Tina Gough - It all started with a tweet

Ep 259 - Tina Gough - It all started with a tweet

Today we are joined, or should I say rejoined by German International cricketer Tina Gough who has featured in several previous episodes on The Paddock and The Pavilion. (Ep 185, 194, 195 & 213) Tina, the German opening batter, and medium pace bowler talks about her International career which started twice, in 2015 and then officially in 2019 against Scotland. You will also hear about her two trips to play in the Fairbreak Invitational tournament in 2022 and 2023 when she played for the KM Falcons alongside and against many of the world’s leading players. Plus, the German International tells us about her love of football and looks ahead to the European championships which is being held this summer in Germany. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 258 - Roland Butcher - Totally Shocked & Disappointed

Ep 258 - Roland Butcher - Totally Shocked & Disappointed

Today’s show focusses all things West Indies cricket with the show’s cricketing expert Roland Butcher. As many of you will know Roland, born in Barbados moved to England as a teenager and in 1980 became the first black player to play international cricket for England. He now lives in Barbados but regularly comes back to the UK for media work. Roland is currently working for the BCC covering this year’s county championship. Roland was until the end of 2023 a West Indies cricket selector. In this episode Totally shocked and disappointed Roland gives his reaction to the events in the Caribbean when his contract was not renewed. Roland adds his thoughts on the current state of West Indies cricket together with some strong opinions and what the ICC need to do to maintain the competitiveness of International cricket. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 257 - Roland Butcher - There's a new Sheriff in Town

Ep 257 - Roland Butcher - There's a new Sheriff in Town

Former England international Roland Butcher and The Paddock and The Pavilion’s cricketing expert is back for the first time in 2024 to review the recent India versus England Test series where the new look England side under Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes suffered their first series defeat. Roland offers his forthright and insightful opinions on the reasons why England were eventually heavily beaten 4-1 despite their incredible win in the 1st Test at Hyderabad. A lack of first innings runs, the England middle order, the difference in experience between the two spin attacks is all covered. Roland adds his thoughts on the future of Bazball, how England can learn to match the powerhouse nations of India and Australia, together with his views on this summer’s Test matches against the West Indies and Sri Lanka. Plus, he answers our listeners questions, Amongst all the England chat Roland also gives his personal tribute to the legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter who passed away in February. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices