Neil Breen from Nine’s Wide World of Sports has teamed up with Sydney’s youngest metro trainer Will Freedman for a brand new podcast called The Heart of Racing. Each week they’re diving into the classic yarns that make Australian horse racing unlike any other sport. The trainers and owners, jockeys and strappers, bookies, mug punters colourful characters, they’ve all got endless stories of success and heartbreak, some of which are the stuff of legend. So whether you’re a racing tragic or a once a year punter, subscribe to The Heart Of Racing Podcast. And who knows, we...
Latest episodes
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33 min
The top 5 horses of the year
It’s the season Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen list their top horses of the year, the moment of the year, the flop of the year and the horses to watch for the S…
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32 min
74 Group Ones each year in Australia - How many is too many?
The Tatts Tiara is the final Group One of the racing calendar, Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen discuss if we have too many Group Ones in Australia. Plus a huge p…
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29 min
Why Aussie Sprinters are doing us proud at Royal Ascot
Following on from Asfoora’s impressive win at Royal Ascot, Freedman & Breenie discuss why we’re sticking to the poms! Plus a huge preview of this weekend’s racing. Subscribe to The…
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30 min
Legend in the Saddle: The Glen Boss Stradbroke Success Story
Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen sit down with one of the most celebrated jockeys in racing history, the legendary Glen Boss. Plus a huge preview of the Stradbrok…
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34 min
Racing is not ready to welcome back Weir
Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within the racing industry and preview this weekend’s racing. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing…
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27 min
‘Leave The Melbourne Cup Alone’: VRC breaks 155-year tradition
Trainer Will Freedman and racing fanatic Neil Breen discuss why the Victoria Racing Club has brought forward the Group 3 Archer Stakes, the last chance to get into the Melbourne Cu…
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32 min
‘My Father’s Right’ Freedman backs binning tactics rule
Trainer Will Freedman backs his father Richard’s view of binning the rule which forces connections to publicly declare changes of tactics in the way horses are going to be ridden.…
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35 min
Freedman’s 12-1 tip on Doomben 10,000 Weekend
Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen preview the $1.5m Group 1 Doomben 10,000. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode thanks to our mates…
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30 min
Damien Lane’s Goodwood Jewel
Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen preview The Goodwood Group 1 plus The Coast. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode thanks to our mat…
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32 min
What Racing can learn from LIV Golf
Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen discuss the lessons Australian racing can learn from LIV Golf to get young crowds back to the races. Plus, don’t miss your weeken…
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28 min
The Darren Weir Verdict
Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen discuss the verdict of Melbourne-Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir after being cleared of corruption allegations. Subscribe t…
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28 min
How Pride of Jenni did it + All Aged Stakes & Quokka preview
Trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen preview the All Aged Stakes & Quokka. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode including The Good Oil e…
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30 min
The Championships Day Two Preview
Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within the racing industry and preview this weekend’s racing. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing…
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27 min
Day One of the Championships
Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within the racing industry and preview this weekend’s racing. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing…
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25 min
Winx’s foal is worth how much!?! + the Australian Cup preview
Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within the racing industry and preview this weekend’s racing. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing…
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33 min
The Golden Slipper Special
Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within the racing industry and preview this weekend’s racing. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing…
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26 min
The Ultimate Coolmore Preview
Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within the racing industry and preview this weekend’s racing. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing…
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30 min
Why Imperatriz is the one to watch
Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within the racing industry and preview this weekend’s racing. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing…
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37 min
Annabel Neasham: 'Yes' I Want To Be The Next Gai Waterhouse
Rarely has racing seen a rise like it, if ever. Eight years ago, in her twenties, Annabel Neasham arrived in Australia doing what young people do, exploring the world. She took up…
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32 min
Powerhouse Duo: J Mac and Storm Boy Unite | The Good Oil
Join trainer Will Freedman and racing expert Neil Breen as they tackle the big issues within the racing industry. Subscribe to The Heart of Racing Podcast and never miss an episode…