Episode 214: Craig Carmody (Part 1)

In the first segment Craig reflects on his decision to quit the saddle after returning from Singapore in 2005. He talks of his entry into the Randwick training ranks, and his current operation based in the Les Bridge training complex. Craig speaks of the plight of the smaller trainers who don’t have access to the spending power of wealthy owners when the yearling sales roll around. The former outstanding jockey looks back on a few special horses who’ve earned many times their modest purchase price. He talks of his few experiments as a bloodstock agent and a couple of surprise results. Craig pays tribute to some of the jockeys who’ve ridden for his stable including a few talented girls. He recalls his final riding contract in Singapore which brought him in touch with his future wife, and the mother of his son and daughter. Craig tells the story of the way his wife Keline drifted into the racing game in Singapore and her current role with Carmody Racing.