Episode 215: Craig Carmody (Part 2)

In this segment Craig talks about his sudden emergence as a TV star. He was one of a group of apprentice jockeys who auditioned for the principal role in a new Telecom TV commercial. He got the part. Craig remembers the very first time he sat on a horse at Tamworth. He was instantly hooked. He looks back on his apprenticeship to Rod Craig and the friendship which is stronger than ever today. Craig reflects on his association with trainer Les Bridge - an association destined to lead him to his first Melbourne Cup ride. He looks back on his three rides on the gallant little horse Stylish Century. One of those rides brought him a Group 1. The former jockey pays tribute to a strapping grey filly who gave him one hell of a ride. He recalls the simple surgery that was to claim the life of the talented Angst. Craig looks back on his time under retainer to the powerful Nebo Lodge training conglomerate. We allow plenty of time for the popular horseman to acknowledge the deeds of his once in a lifetime horse Intergaze. Craig looks back on the day Intergaze upset the apple cart by beating Octagonal at the champion’s final start. He analyses seven Group 1 wins on Intergaze and talks about the one he believes was the stallion’s best performance. Craig pays tribute to the efforts of Intergaze’s trainer Rod Craig.