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Sky Thoroughbred Central host and Pick Of The Yard expert‘’Racing is my life!’’. Chantelle was born into a racing family of jockeys and trainers, started her race-riding career in 2006 and became the first female to win the NSW Rising Star Apprentice Series in 2008. These days Chantelle covers regional meetings for SKY and on her days off can be found at a café or by the mounting yard, with a close eye on Sky Racing.
Gavin joined Sky Racing in 2011 after a successful radio career working with Alan Jones at 2GB.Gavin has racing in his blood with his brother Craig, a former Group One winning Sydney jockey and now trainer.A regular host of Sky Racing’s trial coverage, Gavin primarily features on Sky Thoroughbred Central’s LIVE race day broadcasts.
A successful career in the saddle has given ‘Bernie’ enormous credibility as a host and analyst.Her expert opinions and insight into Queensland racing have proved invaluable insight for viewers on Sky Thoroughbred Central, as regular 'on the pony' at big race meetings, and as host of the popular show The Playbook.Â
With a birthday the same day as the horses, and from a proud New Zealand racing family, a career within the sport always seemed likely for Cassie.Growing up with trackwork as a norm, she continued to develop her grass roots knowledge by preparing yearlings during University holidays. After graduating, Cassie enjoyed a stint travelling around Australia, before returning to NZ, where she embarked on a race broadcasting career. Cassie accepted a role with Trackside and gained valuable experience traversing the South Island of NZ, hosting on-course live broadcasts.Soon after attending the Sky Racing Academy in 2018, Cassie moved to Sydney, and now enjoys her busy schedule covering all things racing for Sky, and bringing a Kiwi flavour to the coverage.
John Gatfield is a thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder, and a strong supporter of racing. He has spent his working life in commercial television news and current affairs, including 13 years with Sky News Australia.He spent three years with Racing NSW before joining Sky Racing in 2012 working as a studio host across Sky 1, Sky 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central. John has also worked with the AOC at four Olympic Games, the Australian team at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, Melbourne and Delhi.Â
Brittany grew up in a strong harness racing family and spent her childhood as around the stables. While studying marketing at university, she began a successful career as a race driver, grabbing the opportunity to drive in races throughout  Australia New Zealand and North America. Attending consecutive Sky Racing Academies in 2017 and 2018, Brittany developed a passion for racing media and is enjoying the opportunities since arriving on the Sky Racing coverage.She still enjoys a 'hands-on' role in the industry, training horses and having the odd drive when time permits.Â
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Born in Perth, Simon moved to Sydney in 1987. As a youngster he harboured a desire to become a news reader but later an enthusiasm for racing emerged.On finishing High School, he spent five-nights a week in the 2KY Parramatta studios learning the craft of race coordinating, with ABC broadcaster Mike Broadhurst helping to develop and refine his vocal skills.Simon now is the afternoon presenter of the National Racing Service on Sky Sports Radio. In his own words, ''bringing the races to the people'' is his daily passion.
Richard is a constant on Sky Thorougbred Central and brings over 20 years thoroughbred racing and industry experience to his commentary.His previous roles range from Racing Manager and Bloodstock and Pedigree consultancy, before progressing to become one of the thoroughbred racing media's most well repsected television presenters.Richard is regular host of a number of Sky racing programs, but is at his best in a 'LIVE' environment, interviewing Australia's leading trainers, jockeys and owners.Â
Andrew joined Tabcorp in 2000, working in various teams as a TAB Representative in the retail sector.After having a spell in 2006, he returned in 2013 and joined the Tabcorp Media Team which subsequently extended to becoming a broadcaster on Sky Racing.Andrew brings an enthusiastic approach to his roles and can be seen and heard across a variety of platforms both as a Sky Racing Host and TAB Representative on Sky Sports Radio, Sky 1, Sky 2, and TAB Audio. Â
In her own elegant and classic style, English-born racing expert and host, Lizzie Jelfs personifies everything wonderful within the Racing Industry.Recognised for the role she played in the success of the David Hayes stables, Lizzie is dedicated to engaging and empowering all with her expertise and understanding of everything that happens trackside.Lizzie can be seen on Sky Thoroughbred Central, where she delivers her sought after Pick Of The Yard tips and probing 'LIVE' interviews, covering the sport she so dearly loves.
After a successful riding career spanning 21 years was brought to a premature close, by spinal injuries caused in a race fall in 1996, Gary Kliese joined the Sky Racing team in 1998.From horse form assessment, selections, pre-and post-race interviews with jockeys, trainers, racing identities and background stories, Gary is trackside host at 15 race courses in northern NSW.With a knowledge and appreciation of the thoroughbred industry, Gary loves his work and hopes to continue to provide the Sky Racing audience with a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the sport and provide plenty of winners.Â
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Melbourne-born, Paul developed a keen interest in racing and radio from a young age.After having met Ron Hawkswell, he was encouraged to pursue race calling and then gained part-time radio work with 3UZ (now Radio Sport National) and at the ABC assisting Greg Miles. Ultimately he gained full-time employment with Triple S FM in Canberra then 2KY (now Sky Sports Radio) in Sydney.Paul considers himself fortunate to be doing a job he enjoys in presenting racing to the SSR audience. Apart from studio work, Paul has celebrated 30 years of calling the picnic meetings at Dederang in north-east Victoria.
As a self-confessed 'racing nerd' Jason brings a rare depth of knowledge across the three Australian racing codes, as well as the International scene.A runaway winner of Sky Channels 'Racing Wiz' series in 2012, Jason brings a broad wealth of experience to Sky having been a Stipendiary Steward, form analyst and a professional punter over the past 20 years.Jason is currently seen weekly on Sky Racing as an on air presenter, as well as co-hosting The Catching Pen and Chasers and Pacers.
Priscilla was born into a racing family, so it was only natural for her to follow in the footsteps of her grandfathers who were trainers and father, a jockey and now a trainer.Too many broken bones suffered in her own career forced Priscilla into early retirement. She has a passion for both the racing and equestrian industry and still competes on weekends.Priscilla lives and breathe horses and would not want it any other way.Â
Andrew has been a prominent media gure in Sydney for almost 30 years, after starting his career on the airwaves at radio 2GB.After working alongside the biggest names in the business at 2UE, 'Marto' switched to NOVA969, where he was an integral part of the top rating breakfast show.Andrew has won a host of awards along the way, including a prestigous ACRA award as Commercial Radio's best sports presenter. A lifetime horse racing fan, he brings a passionate enthusiasm to his role as race day host on Sky 1.
Originally from Sydney, Michael has extensive experience in the media including radio, race broadcasting and as a TV host in Singapore.A professional approach and presenting style has seen Michael become one of the strong contributors across Sky Racing’s platforms and an integral part of the Queensland throughbred racing coverage.
Like all passionate Tasmanians, Mike McCann has vivid memories of 40/1 shot Piping Lane's shock win in the 1972 Melbourne Cup - after that he was hooked.A career in international and domestic sports broadcasting followed, starting in Perth in the halcyon days at Gloucester Park when the great Pure Steel was taking on Satinover, then covering nine Olympic Games with commentary in 20 countries since the first 'big one', the 1986 Commonwealth Games.Mike joined Sky Racing in 2010, bringing that wealth of experience to raceday coverage across Sky 1, Sky 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central.Â
Gerard began his media career in London in 2006 working for UK racing and sports betting publication, The Sportsman.He then freelanced for The Sunday Telegraph and BigPond Sport in Sydney before spending more than seven years at Fox Sports as a presenter and reporter.As a TAB media representative, Gerard has provided the latest market information on Formline and on track for Sky Thoroughbred Central, as well as providing general sports market updates.Gerard joins the Big Sports Breakfast team as a host with a wealth of knowledge on all sports and racing and counts himself extremely fortunate he is able to talk sport, racing and the punt for a living.
Glenn was around racetracks even before he was born.He has been a part of the TAB/Sky Racing team in a variety of roles since 1999.Glenn now concentrates on racing, providing up-to-the-second TAB betting information, either LIVE trackside or hosting from the studio, for meetings covered by Sky Thoroughbred Central.He can also be seen regularly as both panellist and host on Formline, Formline Extra and a host of other programs.Glenn's analysis of the betting markets and moves are always extremely helpful in providing viewers with an edge as they strive to back a winner.
A sports-mad Melbournian, Marc's fondest memories are ignited at a sporting event or hearing the not-so-finely-tuned sounds of a transistor radio blaring sports or racing.After finishing university, Marc chased his passion – racing – which led him to a job at the Victoria Racing Club. Western Australia followed where Marc worked for Perth Racing, co-hosting the Sky International and Thoroughbred Central coverage in the west.He also co-hosted TAB Radio's The Sunday Aftermath and occasionally popped up as a bid spotter at the Magic Millions sales.In 2017, Marc completed the Sky Racing Academy under the guidance of Cameron Williams and Lochie Daddo before joining the Sky Racing team full time.
Nick’s love for horse racing began when drawing the horse from heaven, Saintly, to win the 1996 Melbourne Cup in the primary school sweep.After leaving school Nick got his first job in the racing media working in newspapers.In 2007 Nick accepted a job in the Herald Sun racing team and worked there until joining the Melbourne TAB media team in 2013.Nick can be seen regularly on Sky 1 providing TAB updates for punters.Â
After a lengthy reign as host of Race Day on Sky Sports Radio, Greg made a smooth transition to Sky Racing where he anchored Off the Rails.A well known figure in the racing and media industries, Greg has established himself as the premier host of Sky Racing’s feature race day coverage on Sky Thoroughbred Central and flagship programs Formline and Thoroughbred Weekly.
Jaimee’s introduction to racing was early in life, as her grandparents were racehorse owners and she followed in their footsteps with ownership in horses and greyhounds over the years.Jaimee has been at Tabcorp since 2009, moving to the Media Team in 2014 and works across the TAB and Sky Racing brands.Jaimee has joined the Big Sports Breakfast team as newsreader and sports and racing commentator.
Ben joined Sky Racing at the start of 2017 from Fox Sports.He has extensive experience as a Presenter covering major events such as the 2016 French Open, the Australian cricket team's 2014 tour of South Africa, and the Rio Olympics. He was also a Presenter on Fox Sports News for 8 years, and hosted Fox Sports' MotoGP coverage.Ben's love affair with racing has been lifelong. His father pencilled for various bookies over the years, at tracks across South Australia. That is where Ben's love for the punt began.Ben hosts race day coverage on Sky Thoroughbred Central, as well as the network's marquee magazine shows.Â
Ray is the Racing Editor of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspaper in Sydney, and is one of the most respected racing journalists in Australia.Known for his relentless dedication to the job, he is unquestionably one of the hardest working media professionals in the sport. Ray is the co-host of the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend, brings insightful news and views to various Sky Sports Radio racing programs and has hosted the very popular program, One On One, interviewing various racing personalities.Viewers can also catch Ray every Wednesday night on Sky Thoroughbred Central's, News Central with Richard Freedman.
Caroline is credited with 25 years of media experience. Her beginnings came on the radio waves before a move to the television medium. Eventually, her passion for thoroughbreds swept her into industry waters and Sky Racing where she has been recognised and respected for her thoroughbred knowledge and commentary.
From a young age Dave was always around racetracks. His grandfather had a passion for all codes of racing, and made sure his grandson well and truly had the racing and punting bug for the rest of his life.After finishing school he embarked on a media career in racing and sports, and was the successful winner of the Sky Racing Star Search.Dave is the TAB Media teams' 'man about town' and is host of the popular greyhounds program, The Catching Pen.More recently he has jumped on board as co-host of the Big Sports Breakfast with Laurie Daley.
Before joining Sky Racing, Jason worked for 13 years at the TAB in a range of roles. This gave Jason a wealth of industry knowledge, which is reflected in his smooth and intelligent on-air presentation. He is a regular host of raceday coverage on Sky Racing.
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