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

In the second and final part of The Legend of Black Caviar, Stephen Wallis continues the story of the Australian wonder mare who retired unbeaten after winning all 25 of her races. Edward Sadler takes up the story of Black Caviar’s legacy. Emily Hornum, curator of The Perfect Run exhibition for the Victoria Racing Club at Flemington Racecourse, talks about what visitors can expect to see in the exhibition and the reaction from those who have already experienced it. Sky Sports Racing reporter Callum Helliwell discusses Australian horses coming to Royal Ascot and his enjoyment of seeing them take part at the meeting, while Newmarket trainer and international racing columnist John Berry recalls the special atmosphere of 23 June 2012, when he was at Ascot to witness Black Caviar’s Diamond Jubilee Stakes victory. A fitting conclusion to the story of one of racing’s most extraordinary champions. 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

Royal Ascot is nearly here, and Australian trainer Henry Dwyer joins The Paddock and the Pavilion to discuss the chances of Asfoora in Tuesday’s King Charles III Stakes. After two disappointing runs this season, Henry believes his star mare needs to get back to her best. With Champion jockey Oisin Murphy in the saddle and another trip to Royal Ascot beckoning, can Asfoora recapture the form that saw her win the King Charles III Stakes in 2024? 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 of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, cricket commentator, writer and author Izzy Duncan shares her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams and players to watch, and take an in-depth look at both World Cup groups. We also begin by reflecting on the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, won by England, and consider how the women’s game has evolved since that landmark tournament. Interview Date 28 May 2026 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 of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Jane Powell, former England captain and coach, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss why she believes this could be the most open Women’s T20 World Cup ever, who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, and the players who could define the competition, including the key England players she believes could make the difference as the action runs from 12 June to 5 July. A passionate cricket lover, Jane captained England in a One Day World Cup final, coached England during an Ashes tour of Australia, and recently completed her term as the first female President of Yorkshire CCC. Interview Date 19 May 2026 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

Twenty-five years after his Derby victory, Galileo remains one of the most celebrated horses in racing history. In this Derby Week special, Stephen Wallis is joined by trainer, breeder, and international racing columnist John Berry to look back on Galileo's remarkable career on the racecourse. From his Classic success at Epsom to his memorable clashes with Fantastic Light, they discuss the performances that established his reputation as one of the outstanding horses of his generation. They also reflect on Galileo's enduring legacy, not least as the sire of Frankel, widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. Interview date 27 May 2026 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 of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Gunjan Shukla, Swedish international cricketer and finalist at the 2022 FairBreak Invitational tournament, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, the players who could define the competition, and her one hope for the tournament as the action runs from 12 June to 5 July. Interview Date 13 May 2026 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 of The 20 Over Take: Women’s T20 World Cup, Jenni Douglass, author of Tess and the Ashes Catastrophe and Tess and Sabotage at the SCG, shares her predictions ahead of the tournament. We discuss who she thinks will lift the trophy, the teams to watch, the players who could define the competition, and her one hope for the tournament as the action runs from 12 June to 5 July. Interview Date 19 May 2026 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 Inside Howzat, Stephen Wallis speaks to Steve Leighton, co-founder of Howzat, the world’s only cricket magazine for children. The monthly magazine features cricket stories, interviews, games, puzzles, and fabulous photos, making it an exciting and informative read for boys and girls who love the game. To find out more about Howzat and subscribe to the magazine go to www.howzatcricketmag.com 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

Episode 418 of The Paddock and The Pavilion features Kitty Trice, bloodstock journalist at the Racing Post, discussing Galileo, the 2001 Derby winner who became one of the most influential stallions in racing history. Kitty reflects on Galileo’s extraordinary legacy, the champions he produced including Frankel, and the qualities he passed on to his progeny that made him such a dominant force in thoroughbred breeding. As Kitty says, “It’s hard to think we will see anything similar to him again or at least not for a very very long time.” 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 Top of the World, the second part of a two-part series on the 2026 Over 70s World Cup, Stephen Wallis is joined by England’s double World Cup–winning captain John Evans, Australian all-rounder Murray Harrison, India’s Jaspal Singh and organising committee Chairman Lance Ryan. The panel reflects on the Ashes clash in the final at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with former Test match umpire Billy Bowden adding a touch of sparkle, as England secure back-to-back World Cup titles. 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 ofThe Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis is joined by Cambridgeshire Women’s Head Coach Lee Smith, along with players Jess Pugh and Sophia Pearson, as the club continues its journey in Tier 3 of women’s county cricket. They reflect on the challenging 2025 league campaigns in both T20 and 50-over cricket, alongside a strong T20 County Cup run, before looking ahead to the new season. The group also discusses the wider growth of women’s cricket in England, including the impact of the tier system introduced last year, and each guest gives their perspective on this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup in what is a significant year for the women’s game in this country. 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

Graham Woodward is known to many as the Voice of England Cricket and Lord’s, a presenter whose work is a familiar part of the matchday experience for supporters across the game. In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Graham reflects on his journey from being asked to move a car at a Sussex game to working at the Home of Cricket. Along the way, he shares insights into some of the biggest moments in the game, including Ashes contests and the 2019 Men’s World Cup Final. Graham also offers a behind-the-scenes look at a typical working day, explaining how preparation, style, tone, and vocal projection all play a crucial role in his role. He discusses how his approach adapts depending on the format whether it’s the rhythm and tradition of a Test match, the pace of a county game, the energy of a T20 Blast fixture, or the fast-moving entertainment of The Hundred. Beyond cricket, Graham highlights the variety in his career, with experience commentating across horse racing, greyhound racing, and motor racing. A fascinating insight into the craft of sports presentation and the voice behind the game. 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

John James, known affectionately as “Jinx,” joins The Paddock and The Pavilion. During the 1960s and 70s, he was associated with three Grand National winners — Kilmore, Anglo and Rag Trade as well as a second-place finish. He also rode a winner at the Cheltenham Festival in 1973 on his first festival ride, in quite unusual circumstances. John now has a successful career running Brookside Stud just outside. Newmarket. Fifty years since his last connection with Rag Trade he takes a trip down memory lane to share some wonderful Aintree tales. 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