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The ever-popular face of Sky Thoroughbred Central raceday, Formline and Thoroughbred Weekly host, Greg is a highly-respected figure in racing and media circles. His passion and ‘on the spot’ access is synonymous with countless incredible racing stories. From the country tracks to Royal Randwick – for winners, losers, tears of joy or sadness - Radley is right there to bring you the viewer, every emotion of the big moments as they happen.
Andrew has been a prominent media personality in Sydney for over 30 years. After working alongside some of the biggest names in the radio business at 2UE, 'Marto' switched to NOVA 96.9, where he was an integral part of their top rating breakfast show. Andrew has won a host of awards along the way, including a prestigious 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.
Gerard began his media career in London working for UK racing and sports betting publication, The Sportsman, before working for The Sunday Telegraph and BigPond Sport in Sydney. He then spent more than seven years at Fox Sports as a presenter and reporter, prior to joining Tabcorp and forging a name as a well-respected multi-media TAB representative. Gerard now hosts the popular Big Sports Breakfast morning show via SKY Sports Radio and offers a wealth of knowledge on all sports and racing. Together with Michael ‘Pup’ Clarke and Laurie ‘Loz’ Daley, Gerard counts himself extremely fortunate he is able to talk sport, racing and the punt for a living.
A passionate racing and sports fan, Dave won the Sky Star Search in 2013 before beginning his journey at SKY making coffees and working late nights on Sky 2.
He then moved to Sky Racing 1 for a number of years, working with Andrew Martin and the team delivering racing throughout Australia every Saturday, including milestone moments such as the first The TAB Everest, Winx and Michelle Payne winning the Melbourne Cup.
Eventually a move to early starts and a gig with The Big Sports Breakfast team saw Dave showcase his roving reporter skills, travelling to areas across Sydney and rural NSW while having plenty of fun along the way.
Dave is now the host of Racing HQ - the home of NSW racing from 9am-1pm weekdays - delivering a fast-paced look at all racing codes via Sky Sports Radio, the SKY website and his popular podcast series.
Glenn was around racetracks even before he was born and 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, News Central and a host of other programs.
Glenn's analysis of the betting markets and moves are extremely helpful in providing viewers with an edge as they strive to back a winner.
Richard Haynes is the host of Racing HQ on Saturday mornings and a race day presenter on Sky Thoroughbred Central, covering the Sydney metropolitan tracks. Richard lives and breathes racing from the moment his alarm rings at 4:30am, prompting him to make his way to the studio or the track.
His career in the thoroughbred industry has been a varied and interesting one, beginning at leading bloodstock auctioneer Inglis where he spent a decade in the pedigree department. He has also been the racing manager for Gai Waterhouse.
Richard's greatest racing moment was witnessing Winx's final race, which was her commanding and emotional victory in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick.
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Sky Thoroughbred Central Presenter, Form Analyst and The Playbook host. ‘Bernie’ is a fixture in QLD racing and one of the most popular faces on our screens throughout the year. A successful career in the saddle paved the way for unlimited access to all the racing characters in the ‘sunshine state’. Her knowledge and experience combine to deliver commentary and form analysis that will keep you on top of the tips and in the loop.
Laurie Daley is a rugby league Hall of Fame member, genuine legend of Australian and NSW rugby league, and a great personality as host of the Big Sports Breakfast radio show every morning via Sky Sports Radio.Â
A terrific judge of racing, footy and other form, albeit sometimes a little ‘unlucky’, Lozza’s leadership is always on show when it comes to finding value in the BSB Multi and drawing out the best tips, mail and background from the wide range of experts on the show every week.Â
His rugby league analysis is second to none and a must-listen for fans of the game.Â
Michael Clarke was one of Australia's most positive and attacking Test cricket captains and he's taken to radio with similar enthusiasm and skill.
From scoring triple centuries for his country at the SCG and winning World Cups, to now owning a share in an untried racehorse and hosting the Big Sports Breakfast, Clarkey's insight, sense of humour and energy have quickly made him a favourite of the Sky Sports Radio team.
A passionate but long-suffering Wests Tigers fan, Pup's warmth, generous spirit and playfulness shine through on air, and when he starts talking strategy, tactics and telling a few off-field yarns, it's lean-in broadcasting.
Jaimee’s introduction to racing was early in life as her grandparents were racehorse owners and she has followed in their footsteps with consistent ownership in horses and greyhounds.Â
A good judge of form and passionate watcher of sport and racing, Jaimee is highly experienced across Tabcorp’s wagering and media operations and brings her news and analysis to the Big Sports Breakfast and Sky Sports Radio throughout the year.Â
Jaimee is also a keen elite-level swimmer and in 2022 will swim the English Channel to raise money for mental health charities.
The host of The Catching Pen, SKY's premier greyhound program every Tuesday on Sky Racing 2, Jason also heads up extended coverage evenings on the Sky Racing Active app.
Jason is a devoted form student and one of the most respected judges in the country. He has covered every major greyhound race since 2017 as an analyst, where he takes pride in calling it how he sees it.
As a fan of international racing, Estimate's win in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot to the cheers of the Queen is one of his favourite sporting memories.
In a decade-long media career, Marc has worked in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in race club and on-air roles. Since February 2022, Marc has been the host of Sky Racing's mornings program, which blends feature interviews with up-the-minute analysis and news.
The sports-mad Melburnian grew up with the not-so-finely-tuned sounds of a transistor radio constantly blaring footy or racing, and he's always happiest after his beloved St. Kilda Saints get a win.
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.
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 eight 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 and that is where Ben's love for the punt began. Ben hosts race day coverage on Sky Thoroughbred Central, as well as many of the Sky Racing network's marquee magazine shows.
"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 is a valued member of the Sky Thoroughbred Central Sydney Saturday coverage, regional host and form analyst, and also jumps in the hosts chair for Formline Extra.
On her days off can be found at a café or by the mounting yard, always with a close eye on Sky Racing.
Ally found her way into racing through a love of horses and riding from a young age.
She landed a job with trainer Tony McEvoy at his Flemington stables and was up at 3am working horses, before heading up the hill to the Racing Victoria office to work in her full time role. The fast-paced industry in NSW appealed and Ally made the move to Sydney in 2019.
She can be seen on Sky Thoroughbred Central covering feature NSW meetings across the week and on a Saturday, doing interviews, mounting yard mail or behind the barriers giving last minute assessments.
Ally loves racing and in her spare time can be found hanging out with her retired racehorse Gerry.
Brittany's love of horses stretches back to when she was six years old, joining pony club en-route to competing in equestrian events, performing in dressage and show jumping.
Later, Brittany pursued a career in harness racing, successfully steering home 270 winners in six years in the sport. With a passion for media, she balanced casual work with Sky Racing in 2017 before moving to a full-time position in 2019, joining the In The Gig team. Britt is also a vibrant host on Sky Racing 1 and regular trackside form analyst and host across Australian harness racing's biggest events.
Her favourite racing memory is watching her father Darrel's horse Lanercost winning the Chariots of Fire in 2011 and lapping up that moment with her entire family as they cheered on the record-breaking victory.
With one of the most well-known voices in Australia, Simon Harrison brings decades of experience in the radio booth.
Harrison has curated and commentated some of Australian racing’s biggest days as a race coordinator for Sky Sports Radio. His unmatched passion for the industry was captured in film festival entrant Odds Against, which detailed his commitment to his craft despite losing one arm in a traffic accident.
Boasting an encyclopaedic knowledge for sport, race fans nationwide continue to flock to Harrison's broadcasts where he provides an authoritative and accurate take on the action during the afternoons on Sky Sports Radio.
Simon nominates So You Think's 2009 Cox Plate victory as a three-year-old as his favourite racing memory.
Steve Hewlett is one of the most respected voices in Queensland racing and has been a fixture covering all three codes for over three decades.
After successful stints at Radio 4BC, the Gold Coast Bulletin and Sky Racing, Hewlett is the hugely popular RadioTAB weekday morning presenter.
Steve considers Eagle Farm the closest track to his heart, and in his spare time you'll likely find him fishing on Moreton Bay while re-living Vo Rogue's Australian Cup triumphs.
Greyhound trainer, form analyst, bookies clerk, corporate bookmaker, media spokesman, radio and TV personality – 'Daff' has done and continues to do it all.
Up most days around 4am to do breakfast radio (RadioTAB), then diving in to a mixture of live crosses in three states covering racing/sports updates throughout the day.
Daff is a passionate greyhound man but loves all codes and rates his day on track when Media Puzzle won the Melbourne Cup for a grief-stricken Damien Oliver, as the greatest racing moment he has experienced. Saturday's you will find him on the couch glued to the racing and sports coverage.
Ray is the Racing Editor of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspapers in Sydney, and 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 sport.
Ray co-hosts the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend edition with Dean 'Bulldog' Ritchie, hosts Sky Thoroughbred Central's popular, This Week, Next Week with Corey Brown and appears regularly on STC's Wednesday night program News Central.
Dean 'Bulldog' Ritchie has worked for News Corp for over three decades covering international, State Of Origin and club rugby league, while also commentating extensively on radio and TV. 'Bulldog'Â is a rugby league newshound, but has also interviewed some of the biggest names in world sport including Viv Richards, Alessandro del Piero, Mark Ella, Greg Norman, Michael Johnson and Evander Holyfield.
Co-hosting the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend Edition every Sunday from 7am, Dean and Ray Thomas use their vast array of contacts to bring you up to speed with everything in world sport.
Jason Witham is a presenter on Sky Thoroughbred Central and regular host on Sky Racing. Prior to his work in television, Jason spent over a decade working for TAB, where he built his expertise in wagering. Of his big wins, none is more memorable than his first bet with his father at Wentworth Park, which sparked an instant love affair with the racing game.
Jason's insights have been aired far and wide as an international correspondent for US network TVG through Sky Racing World USA.
Mick Wallace is a self-confessed country racing fanatic and takes tremendous pride championing the regional stories and characters to the wider racing community.
Mick grew up on the Central Coast and was introduced to horse racing by his great uncle, who often took Mick to the races at Gosford on Thursdays after school. From there, his love for the sport blossomed.
After working his way up the ranks, he is now a presenter and analyst on Sky Thoroughbred Central, where he has developed a loyal following for his tips.
He has owned plenty of horses over the years, including Activation, a four-time winner who saluted at Dubbo, which is Mick's favourite track to have a wager.
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 and heard regularly on the SKY network providing TAB updates and news for punters.
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From 6.30am every Saturday this extensive preview programme is hosted by Richard Haynes and Ron Dufficy. It's a fast-moving four hours of radio, highlighted by a procession of punter-friendly information including the latest racing news, revealing interviews with key jockeys and trainers as well as professional opinions of authoritative form experts.
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