The History of the Melbourne Cup Podcast
1) Michael Rodd and Steven King
Brian Martin is celebrating the 2020 Melbourne Cup by looking back at the history of Australia’s greatest race. 2 famous stories of recent times begin with Michael Rodd in 2007 who took Efficient to t...Show More
2) Wayne Harris and Larry Olsen
Bryan Martin returns in 2020 with a new edition of the History of the Melbourne Cup, we recap the brilliant win from Jeune in 1994 with Wayne Harris and reminisce on the performance of the 1987 Melbou...Show More
3) Bryan Martin
The final edition of the History of the Melbourne Cup for series 1 is Kevin Hillier sitting down with Bryan Martin to discuss his affiliation with Australia’s greatest race. BM called the Melbourne Cu...Show More
4) Mick Robins
Mick Robins left Broken Hill in 1962 to follow his passion for horse racing, finding a job with South Australian trainer Grahame Heagney. When Heagney moved to America, he left Mick in charge of train...Show More
5) Joe and Jim McGrath
Joe McGrath works for the VRC, his official role is to be the “keeper of the Cup” – He is apart of the Melbourne Cup Tour and takes the Cup everywhere, his brother Jim McGrath has called 20 Melbourne ...Show More
6) Wendy Green and Sheila Laxon
Wendy Green is the owner of 1999 Melbourne Cup winner Rogan Josh, she tells some terrific stories about her horse and then her trip back home with the Melbourne Cup in the back of the car. As well as ...Show More
7) The Cup and the Great Carbine
Bryan Martin sits down with VRC historian Andrew Lemon to discuss the origins of the actual Melbourne Cup and the 3 handled trophy, the story behind the history of it. Plus Dale Monteith to talk all a...Show More
8) Damien Oliver
Arguably the greatest jockey of all-time Damien Oliver has claimed the Melbourne Cup 3 times in his illustrious career. Going back to his first win in 1995 on Doriemus, discussing his last win on Fior...Show More
9) Phar Lap
Bryan Martin brings you another edition of The History of the Melbourne Cup, going in-depth on the “Phar Lap” story. Bryan sits down with VRC historian Andrew Lemon as they dissect “Big Red’s” dominan...Show More
10) John Letts
Bryan Martin presents the 3rd edition of the History of the Melbourne Cup. Johnny Letts is his special guest reflecting on his 2 Melbourne Cup winners in Piping Lane and Belldale Ball but is most fond...Show More