Scallywags

Turf and Ruler go through some of their favourite racing tales - some of which stem from Ruler's most recent book, Chance.

30 Syys 202425min

Andrew Bobbin was a professional footballer who transitioned to a life behind the camera. He filmed in war zones for CNN before travelling the world as Francesca Cumani's lensman shooting racing featu...

23 Syys 202430min

Kevin Cain wasn't born on a racetrack but he was there in his infancy and perhaps that's the reason why he, at some point, held a jockey, training and bookmaking licence. He was also a punter and, on...

16 Syys 202431min

In the fascinating conclusion to the Steve Wood story, the former jockey details how he used a familiar scheme once in possession of a training licence, before reforming and taking up a role as a stew...

9 Syys 202449min

Steve Wood was roped into a life he never intended to lead and it took many years to work his way out. From riding ring-ins for notorious owner, Ricky Renzella, to ultimately becoming a steward, Wood'...

2 Syys 202456min

Racing royalty on both sides of his family, Clinton McDonald has grown up knowing nothing else. Equipped with a lifetime of tales, he tells a story almost as good as he trains a horse.

19 Elo 202439min

She paved the way for the likes of Michelle Payne and Jamie Kah but things were not easy for Linda Jones in an era were female jockeys were seen as an impost or, at best, a mere novelty.

19 Elo 202430min