#123 Damien Oliver - Champion Jockey
· 1 h 17 min
Episode #123 Damien Oliver - Champion Jockey
This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: Wharfy time, the Brisbane Whiteboard saga, the story behind Steve May and Dion Prestia's assault charges being dropped, a listener questions around AFL broadcast schedules, the Australian Open of Golf moving to South Australia, the Melbourne Nightclub Wars, and plenty more.
Their guest this week is champion Jockey, Damien Oliver, with 3x Melbourne Cups, 3000x career wins and almost 130x Group 1 winners to his name, this chat is an absolute masterclass from a true racing icon. They cover the highs, lows, risks, and realities of life in racing.
From starting out as an apprentice jockey to becoming one of the greatest riders Australia has ever seen, Ollie opens up about what it really takes to survive and succeed in such a demanding sport. The boys chat about the unique atmosphere inside the jockeys’ room, the relationships between jockeys, trainers, and owners, and the lifestyle that kept Damien motivated across an incredible career.
The conversation also touches on the extreme dangers that come with racing, including the devastating loss of both his father and brother in horse racing accidents - moments that shaped both his career and perspective on life.
There’s plenty of laughs and classic racing stories along the way, with Ollie sharing incredible behind-the-scenes insight from one of Australia’s toughest and most pressure-filled sporting worlds.
Alex Formosa - 100km run for Dementia Australia
Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor
Guest: Damien Oliver
Produced by Harrison Taylor
Audio & Video by Rhino Productions
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- https://fundraising.dementia.org.au/fundraisers/alexformosa/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnFDQDM11E5kIvmB0Pu5uW8lAO6M22NxBip67Boh3bwG_Yoh9nbd--Om6k4HY_aem_mJ9pfMmsHQ4j74qjHEHUXA
- https://www.instagram.com/damien__oliver/
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