Episode 145: Greg Hickman

Greg begins by talking about his dream horse Pierata and the proposed stud venture which seemed likely to terminate the stallion’s racing career. He talks of the surprise decision to put him back into work. The popular Warwick Farm trainer reflects on his early days at Gunnedah, and his first involvement with horses. Greg talks about his fleeting career as an amateur jockey, and his early days as a trainer when stabled on the Boggabri Showground. He talks of his association with trainers Geoff Smith and Colleen Underhill. Greg reflects on nine happy years working for the mighty Crown Lodge operation. He pays tribute to the horses who brought him under notice as a commercial trainer.