Welcome to It's Gold! A Racing NSW Podcast

The voice of Sydney racing: calling greatness with the man behind the microphone, Darren Flindell.

The voice of Sydney racing, Darren Flindell, joins us in the studio to share the story behind the microphone. From his teenage dream of becoming a race caller to calling some of the sport's most unforgettable moments, Darren reflects on an extraordinary career. He takes us behind the scenes of iconic eras, from the brilliance of the mighty grey flash Chautauqua to the dominance of Winx, offering a unique perspective on life in the caller's box. It's an honest and engaging conversation about passion, perseverance, living a lifelong dream, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Joe & Brave Pride: a new chapter for Pride Racing

This episode of It's Gold welcomes the father-son team behind Pride Racing, Joe and Brave Pride. With multiple Group 1 victories and some of Australia's biggest races, including The Everest and the King Charles, Pride Racing has become one of the sport's most respected stables. But behind the success is Joe Pride, a humble, hardworking trainer whose passion for racing has been reignited by working alongside his son, Brave. Together, they reflect on their journey, the evolution of the stable, the highs and lows of elite racing, and what the future holds as the next generation helps shape one of racing's great family operations. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Behind the mic with Ray Hadley: stories from the track and beyond

Broadcasting legend Ray Hadley steps into the It's Gold studio for a fascinating trip down memory lane. From unforgettable moments trackside to the people who shaped his remarkable career, Ray shares the stories behind the headlines and the lessons learned along the way. He reveals how a chance behind the microphone changed the course of his life, the race call that transformed his career, and the highs, challenges and characters that defined decades in the media spotlight. From Cathy Freeman’s iconic Olympic gold medal triumph to the greatest stars to grace the track, this is a conversation packed with nostalgia, insight and plenty of gold-class storytelling. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Changing the racing game: Mulberry Racing's data-driven revolution

In this episode of It's Gold, we chat with Mulberry Racing's Lachlan Sheridan about how one of racing's newest players is taking a different approach to the sport. Driven by data, technology, and innovation, Mulberry Racing is challenging traditional thinking and building a modern racing operation. Lachlan shares the vision behind the business, the role technology plays, and why they're determined to shake up the racing industry. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From arena to airwaves (and a legendary detour), Yvonne O'Keefe joins It's Gold

Fox League’s Yvonne O’Keefe is in studio this week for a fun look back at her unconventional journey through Australian sport and media. From her early days in Queensland to the elegance and discipline of the dressage arena, and ultimately into the high-pressure world of television, Yvonne’s path has been anything but ordinary. Now one of rugby league’s most popular and respected voices, she reflects on the moments that shaped her career including a chance taxi ride that changed everything.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.