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Every Sunday morning between 7am and 10am, join Racing’s No.1 writer Ray Thomas and Dean 'Bulldog' Ritchie for a comprehensive wrap of what’s making news in Racing and Sports. The show includes interviews with all the major players, regular guest spots from stringers with opinions that matter, plus listeners get the chance to have their say via talkback, SMS and twitter. A must listen for all sport lovers.
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From feature-race success to finals analysis, Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie steer you through a jam-packed Big Sports Breakfast Weekend featuring Richard Callander, Jason Walsh, Kristian Woolf and Peter 'Zorba' Peters.
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie on the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend to reflect on his side's season and discuss what's next for the NRL's newest club. He also shares his thoughts on the finals series and the teams to beat.
The Big Sports Breakfast Weekend welcomes Jason Walsh to the show following Tempted's standout win. He shares the stable's reaction and provides insight into the horse's future targets.
With the NRL finals looming large, Peter 'Zorba' Peters joins the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend to assess the teams timing their run to perfection and those facing an uphill battle. Including his thoughts on the late Australian Boxing Champion Tony Mundine.
Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie catch up with Richard Callander after a standout day at the races, highlighted by the feature wins of Tempted, Lindermann and My Gladiola. He reflects on the performances and looks at what lies ahead for the big-race stars.
Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie bring you a bumper edition of The Big Sports Breakfast Weekend, featuring Richard Callander's reaction to Guest House's San Domenico Stakes triumph, trainer Mick Price on what's next for his exciting colt, Peter "Zorba" Peters with the latest NRL talking points, and Manly CEO Jason King reflecting on the Sea Eagles' season and plans for the future. It's a jam-packed show covering the biggest stories from racing and rugby league.
With the Sea Eagles set to miss the finals, Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie catch up with Manly CEO Jason King to discuss the season that was and what's next for the club. King reflects on the challenges of 2026, the plans already in motion for next year, and how Manly intends to bounce back stronger in the seasons ahead.
Fresh from Guest House's dominant San Domenico Stakes victory at Rosehill, Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie catch up with leading trainer Mick Price. They discuss the exciting colt's performance, where he fits among the spring's rising stars, and what's next as bigger targets come into focus.
With the NRL finals just around the corner, Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie catch up with Peter "Zorba" Peters to dissect the biggest stories in the NRL. From premiership contenders and players under pressure to the key match-ups that could shape September, Zorba delivers his trademark opinions ahead of the business end of the season.
Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie catch up with Richard Callander following Guesthouse's impressive San Domenico Stakes victory at Rosehill. They review the performance that has everyone talking, look at what lies ahead for the exciting youngster, and identify the key runners and major talking points from a big weekend of racing.
It’s a packed Big Sports Breakfast Weekend as Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie roll through all the major stories in racing and rugby league. Richard Callander breaks down Autumn Glow’s WINX Stakes win and Pendbery’s Silver Shadow triumph, while Chris Waller shares his thoughts on Autumn Glow’s Group 1 performance. Rugby league is front and centre with Peter ‘Zorba’ Peters covering all things NRL, and cult hero Craig ‘Salvo’ Salvatori bringing big laughs, bigger stories and his trademark old‑school footy insight. A lively, informative and entertaining weekend lineup.
Rugby league cult hero Craig ‘Salvo’ Salvatori joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie for a laugh‑packed, old‑school look at the game. Salvo brings the stories, the cheek, and the larger‑than‑life personality he’s famous for — mixing sharp NRL insight with the kind of tales only he can tell. Expect big opinions, bigger laughs, and a few memories from the days when front‑rowers were built for chaos, not cardio.
Champion trainer Chris Waller joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to talk through Autumn Glow’s WINX Stakes win, the performance, the preparation, and what comes next as she heads deeper into the spring. Waller offers his trademark calm insight and detail not only for Autumn Glow but the other stars of his stable as he sets up an exciting campaign ahead.
Rugby league stalwart Peter ‘Zorba’ Peters joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie for his weekly look at all things NRL — the big stories, the talking points, the controversies, and the characters driving the game. Zorba brings strong opinions, sharp insight, and plenty of personality as he breaks down the weekend’s league landscape.
Richard Callander joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to break down a massive day of racing, headlined by Autumn Glow’s WINX Stakes victory and Pendbery’s Silver Shadow Stakes win. Sharp insight, context, and colour around both performances, what they mean for the spring ahead, and the storylines emerging from a big Saturday at Randwick.
Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie tackle a huge weekend of sport with Richard Callander's straight-shooting racing views, Peter "Zorba" Peters' take on the NRL, Gerald Ryan reflecting on Chilly Girl's Rosebud triumph, and rugby league legend Noel Cleal sharing stories from the bush and the game's golden era
Rugby league legend Noel Cleal joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to reflect on his journey from country football to the top of the game. Cleal shares stories from rugby league's toughest era, the values he learned growing up in the bush and his thoughts on the modern NRL.
Trainer Gerald Ryan joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie after Chilly Girl's impressive Rosebud victory at Rosehill. Ryan discusses the talented filly's breakthrough performance coming of an injury last prep and her spring prospects and what's next following a hot start to the new season.
In his regular Rugby League slot, Peter "Zorba" Peters joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to break down the biggest NRL storylines of the week. From premiership contenders and player performances to coaching talking points and finals implications, Zorba delivers his experienced take on all things rugby league.
Racing identity Richard Callander joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie for a candid look at the biggest issues and stories in Racing. Never afraid to tell it like it is, Callander shares his strong opinions on the weekend's racing, industry trends and the characters making headlines on and off the track.
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