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Behind The Boxes with Simon Orchard

by TheDogs.com.au

TheDogs.com.au greyhound podcast talks all things greyhound racing news and views in NSW and Australia with strong focus on the 2024 Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase

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Episodes

  1. Episode 40 - Get To Know Joe Mcfadyen

    Joe Mcfadyen is passionate about driving the sport of greyhound racing to new heights. He spoke about how he identifies and procures new racing talent, touched on the challenges associated with the current grading policy, and highlighted a couple of promising types to watch over the 2025 season,...

  2. Episode 39 - Get To Know Steve Fitch

    Steve Fitch is a deep thinker who is constantly looking for ways to push the greyhound industry forward. He spoke about coming within a whisker of winning the biggest race in the country - the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase - last year and also shared some interesting thoughts on rehoming…

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  3. Episode 38 - Get To Know Mick Hardman

    Mick Hardman is a straight shooter with decades of experience in the greyhound game. He's made the podium in multiple Group finals as a trainer and he caught up with Simon Orchard to talk about the future of Wentworth Park, the issues facing our staying ranks, trainer welfare amid late nights at...

  4. Episode 37 - Get To Know Jay Opetaia

    Jay Opetaia is one of the best and brightest young trainers in NSW and that was recognised when he won the 2023 Young Achiever of the Year at the annual GRNSW Awards. Simon Orchard caught up with Jay to chat about the influence his uncle Scotty Board has had on him, the thrill of winning his…

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  5. Episode 36 - Get To Know The Ulrick's

    Karen Ulrick captured the imagination of the greyhound world after her wonderful and emotive reaction to kennel star, Go Bears, taking out the 2024 Richmond Derby. Simon Orchard caught up with Karen, alongside her children Holly and Chad, to talk about that famous win, dad (and grandad) Ronnie…

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  6. Dalwhinnie Does What Not Many Thought Was Possible...

    Simon Orchard is joined by Tim Newbold to discuss the fall of Shakey Jakey's long-standing 520m track record at Wenty Park. The boys also discuss Blue Kermaro's memorable Million Dollar Chase victory and give a glowing report on MDC Grand Final night.

  7. Road To The Chase - MDC Grand Final Night Preview

    On today's episode, Simon Orchard and Craig Chappelow are fizzed up ahead of Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase Grand Final night this Friday. The boy's break down the MDC Grand Final, the G2 Sydney Cup, the Masters Meteor, the Young Star and the MDC Maiden.

  8. Road To The Chase - MDC Semi-Final Preview

    On today's episode, Simon Orchard and Craig Chappelow walk you through the eight bumper semi-finals of the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase on Saturday, October 12. Can Bezzecchi reproduce his scintillating 29.12 effort? Will Explicit live up to his reputation? And is Good Odds Cobber over his fall...

  9. Road To The Chase - MDC City Qualifiers and Jay Is Jay

    On today's episode, Simon Orchard is joined by Craig Chappelow to dissect all eight City Qualifiers of the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase on Saturday night. Michael and Selena Zammit also drop in for an emotional walk down 'Millionaire Memory Lane' after Jay Is Jay won the race in 2023. The...

  10. Road To The Chase - Episode 3

    On today's episode, Simon Orchard and Tim Newbold single out several greyhounds we'd love to see qualify for the semi-finals of the MDC. The boys also pump up a $51 chance for the series and heap praise on Power And Glory's Bulli track record. Frank Hurst drops in to talk about Good Odds Harada's...

  11. Road To The Chase - Episode 2

    On today's episode, Simon Orchard and Tim Newbold laud the Dapto Megastar performance of Good Odds Cobber, declare Nangar Larry a force to be reckoned with heading towards the semi-finals, and heap praise on the breeding operation of Dennis and Ann Barnes. Peter Lagogiane also relives his win…

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  12. Road To The Chase - Episode 1

    Behind The Boxes bring you a new series where we follow all the contenders on the 'Road To The Chase'. Simon Orchard is joined by TheDogs Tim Newbold and Ladbrokes Jared Timms with all the latest news, views and odds for the series. The Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase final will be held at…

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  13. Behind The Boxes - Ep 35 – The Special Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Edition

    Join Mark Duclos and our form expert Ray McGavin bisect, dissect and any other sect you can think of in order to find a winner on one of the biggest nights on the Australian greyhound racing calender.

  14. Behind The Boxes - Ep 34 – Previewing Straight Track Champs & the Summer Six Hundy

    Join Mark Duclos and Behind The Boxes, on this edition Mark previews the action for a big weekend and also catch up with all the latest GRNSW news.

  15. Behind The Boxes - Ep 33 – Our weekly preview of the big Wentworth Park meeting on 28/1/23

    Join Mark Duclos and Behind The Boxes, on this edition Mark previews the action for Saturday nights Wentworth Park meeting and also catch up with all the latest GRNSW news.

  16. Behind The Boxes - Ep 32 - A Special Group 1 Preview of the National Derby, National Futurity and the Paws Of Thunder Finals

    Join Mark Duclos and Behind The Boxes, on this edition he previews the Group 1 action - Ladbrokes Paws Of Thunder, National Derby and National Futurity finals. Mark is joined by Form Expert Ray McGavin as they go through every heat and try and find you a winner.

  17. Behind The Boxes - Ep 31 - A Special Ladbrokes Paws Of Thunder Heats Edition

    Join Mark Duclos and Behind The Boxes, on this edition he previews the Ladbrokes Paws Of Thunder and Summer Distance Plate Heats Mark is joined by Form Expert Ray McGavin as they go through every heat and try and find you a winner.

  18. Behind The Boxes - Ep 30 - A Special National Derby & National Futurity Heats Edition

    Join Mark Duclos and Behind The Boxes, on this edition he previews the Ladbrokes National Derby & National Futurity Heats Mark is joined by Form Expert Ray McGavin as they go through every heat and try and find you a winner. #behindtheboxes #btb #thedogs

  19. Behind The Boxes - Ep 29 – Ladbrokes Goulburn Cup Final Edition

    Join Mark Duclos on Behind The Boxes this week as he previews the Ladbrokes Goulburn Cup and Goulburn Workers Club Fireball! He is joined by Victorian raider David Geall to get the latest on Hill Top Jonnie in the Fireball, and Ferdinand Boy in the Cup, and our South Coast guru Simon Orchard...

  20. Behind The Boxes - Ep 28 – Sires On Ice Black Top Final Edition

    Duke and Battler go through the Sires On Ice Black Top field runner-by-runner, in what is sure to be one of the best editions of the race run at Ladbrokes Gardens on Friday. The Hound also focuses on Friday's meeting - and don't miss out on our Fabulous Flashback! Catch the episode now…

  21. Behind The Boxes - Ep 27 – TAB Million Dollar Chase Grand Final Edition

    It's the million-dollar episode of Behind The Boxes! Duke and Battler do a runner-by-runner analysis of the TAB Million Dollar Chase Final and dissect the support card. The Hound gives us his best for Wentworth Park on Saturday, and GRNSW CEO Rob Macaulay drops by for a quick chat. Plus you won't...

  22. Behind The Boxes - Ep 26 – TAB Million Dollar Chase Fabulous Friday Edition

    Bring on Fabulous Friday and the TAB Million Dollar Chase Semi-Finals and heats of the Sydney Cup! Behind The Boxes with Duke this week focuses on the features at Wenty, with Tim Newbold and The Hound trying to find you some winners. Who is our Flashback? Watch to find out! Catch the episode now!

  23. Behind The Boxes - Ep 25 – Million Dollar Chase Countdown edition

    It's the episode you have all been waiting for... Behind The Boxes returns with an exclusive interview with Andy Lord, trainer of reigning Million Dollar Chase champ She's A Pearl... will she run on Saturday or won't she? Listen to the full interview now! Mark Duclos is also joined by Tim Newbold...

  24. Behind The Boxes - Ep 24 – 2022 Ladbrokes 715 Special Edition

    Ladbrokes 715 Special Edition Duke and Battler are back with Behind The Boxes this week and they preview the world's richest staying event - the Ladbrokes 715! Newcastle is buzzing with anticipation - but who takes out the inaugural running of the race? They also preview the Thunderbolt…

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  25. Behind The Boxes - Ep 23 – 2022 Million Dollar Chase Special Episode

    Duke and Battler present the Worlds richest card of greyhound racing in a single night with the TAB Million Dollar Chase. They speak to leading trainer Jodie Lord who has three runners in the big race and they also cover all the great support card action. An episode not to be missed

  26. Behind The Boxes - Ep 22 – 2022 Golden Easter Egg Grand Final Special Edition

    Duke and Battler dissect all the features on Saturday night at Wentworth Park Greyhounds. They speak to Jeff Britton in regard to his charges Mepunga Ruby and Hank The Hustler in the G1 Association Cup, plus they get the latest on fav She's A Pearl from Andy Lord ahead of the G1 Ladbrokes.com.au...

  27. Behind The Boxes - Ep 21 – 2022 Golden Easter Egg Semi Final Preview

    Duke and Battler are back with another episode of Behind The Boxes... and they are pumped! And really, who couldn’t be with all the feature racing going on?! They preview the two heats of the G1 Association Cup, the four Ladbrokes.com.au Golden Easter Egg semi-finals run at Wentworth Park on...

  28. Behind The Boxes - Ep 20 – 2022 Golden Easter Egg Preview, Country Classic Review + All the latest GRNSW news

    Mark Duclos and Tim Newbold are back for another year with the world’s best greyhound video podcast. This episode we kick off with an extensive Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Coverage, review the world’s richest middle distance event and announce the world’s richest short course event. Join us each...

  29. Behind The Boxes - Ep 19 – Welcome 2022 with Group 1 Racing Previews for the National Derby, Futurity & Paws Of Thunder

    Mark Duclos and Tim Newbold are back from a summer break with a special feature episode that captures all the great action racing ahead with the finals of the Group 1 National Derby, National Futurity and the Paws Of Thunder. Special Guests include Greyhound Of The Year Winning trainer Andy Lord…

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  30. Behind The Boxes - Ep 18 – The Worlds Richest Dist. Race announced, A Sportsbet Megastar wrap + Australia's Best greyhound carnival previewed.

    It’s the last Behind The Boxes episode for 2021! The Poms are eyeing off our riches, and with $500,000 ‘The 715’ announced last week, top trainer Peter Harnden joins us from the UK, to discuss Salacres Pippy and the possibility of an international raid next year. We also get some interesting...

  31. Behind The Boxes - Ep 17 – Sportsbet Megastar Final Preview with Frank Hurst + Phoenix update with Jack Smith + All the latest GRNSW news

    Your favourite podcast is back for another big week! Duke and Battler chat to Frank Hurst, who has Sound of Silence in the G1 Sportsbet Dapto Megastar on Thursday night - plus they preview the race in detail. They also talk to Jack Smith, to get the latest on GRNSW TAB Phoenix Slot holder and...

  32. Behind The Boxes - Ep 16 – Sportsbet Megastar Heats Preview + All the latest GRNSW news

    Behind The Boxes - Ep 16 G1 Sportsbet Megastar and Newcastle Cup Heats Preview Duke and Battler are back with Behind The Boxes, and they have a very busy show this week! Previews of the G1 Sportsbet Dapto Megastar Heats on Thursday night, the Heats of the Newcastle Cup at tHe Gardens on Friday,...

  33. Behind The Boxes - Ep 15 – Special Guest – 2020 NSW Trainer Of The Year – Andrew Bell.

    Behind The Boxes - Ep 15 Special Guest Andrew Bell Another big episode of Behind The Boxes this week! Duke and Battler are joined by 2020 NSW Trainer of the Year (Regional) Andrew Bell. He tells us how he's landed where he is now. The Greyhound of the Year Awards were held in Sydney on Sunday…

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  34. Behind The Boxes - Ep 14 – Special Guest - Trainer Fiona Geary, GRNSW COO Wayne Billett and the World's Richest Middle-Distance race.

    Behind The Boxes is back with not one, not two but THREE special guests this week! Duke and Battler chat to Wayne Billett, GRNSW’s Chief Operating Officer, to get the latest on the rich Middle-Distance series that was announced earlier this week. Fiona Geary, a young up and coming Northern Rivers...

  35. Behind The Boxes - Ep 13 – Special Guest, Million Dollar Chase Winning trainer Peter Lagogiane + Top Gun preview.

    What’s it like to win a million dollars twice? Duke and Battler find out this week on Behind The Boxes, as they are joined by trainer Peter Lagogiane, who won the Million Dollar Chase in 2018 with Mystic Riot and again in 2020 with Handsome Prince. Peter also takes the time to give us some…

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  36. Behind The Boxes - Ep 12 – GRNSW Announce The Phoenix Slot + Feature Racing Review from Goulburn & Lismore Cups

    Behind The Boxes is back with another big episode! Duke and Battler take us through the exciting announcement from GRNSW regarding the $750,000 TAB Phoenix - in a partnership with The Daily Telegraph, it is YOU who will decide who will run as the GRNSW representative in the final at The Meadows…

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  37. Behind The Boxes - Ep 11 Vic Peters - Peter Mosman Wrap + Goulburn & Lismore Cup previews

    Duke and Battler return for another big episode of #BehindTheBoxes. How good was it to see Group racing return to Wentworth Park? They dissect all the feature races from the night. It was a big few days with heats of the Goulburn Cup on Sunday and the Lismore Cup on Tuesday, and Duke and Battler...

  38. Behind The Boxes - Ep 10 Special Guests Mick Hardman, Andy Lord & David Smith

    Duke and Battler are pumped this week on Behind The Boxes, as Group 1 racing returns to Wentworth Park with the running of the Ladbrokes Vic Peters Classic and Peter Mosman Opal, plus a Group 1-class running of the Sydney Cup. Hear from Mick Hardman, who has Fernando's Glory and Analysing in the...

  39. Behind The Boxes Ep 9 - Group Racing Is Back - Full previews of Black Top, Vic Peters, Peter Mosman + much more

    Duke and Battler are pumped for the Black Top at Ladbrokes Gardens - Newcastle Greyhounds tomorrow night - they give us their tips after chatting to Mick Lill (now honorary BTB Host, also Team More Sauce and Casual Glance) and Minnie Finn (Zipping Kyrgios). Feature racing has returned to…

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  40. Behind The Boxes Ep 8 - Black Top Edition with Mick Lill and Mark Davidson.

    Who wins the Black Top? Mick Lill (More Sauce / Casual Glance) and Mark Davidson (Mickey Doo / Ritza William) tell us why their dogs can win Feature racing is here, Wentworth Park is back, and that has Duke and Battler raring to go this week on Behind The Boxes! Who wins the Black Top? Mick Lill...

  41. Behind The Boxes Ep 7 - Guest – Leading Trainer Jason MacKay – A Trainers Masterclass.

    Behind The Boxes is back this week with a very special training masterclass from one of the best in the business, Jason Mackay. Duke and Battler deep dive into his training career, and in turn, he gives us insight into his training methods... it's something no greyhound fan will want to miss!…

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  42. Behind The Boxes Ep 6 - Guests – Trainer Jorja Howard + GRNSW GM Commercial & Marketing Nick Babos

    We have a jam-packed episode ready for you tonight on #BehindTheBoxes with no less than FOUR guests! Jorja Howard had a dream start to her training career when Doing Time and Able Master gave her a race-to-race double at Maitland on July 26, and we get to know her a bit better, as well as her dad...

  43. Behind The Boxes Ep 5 - Guests - Team Lills (Michael & Michelle) - Jaimee Rogers

    This week on Behind The Boxes Duke and Battler talk about the importance of reaching out to mate for #RUOK Day, and speak to Tabcorp Media Personality Jaimee Rogers who will swim the English Channel next year in a bid to raise $50,000 for Gotcha4Life, the brainchild of Gus Worland. We also get to...

  44. Behind The Boxes Ep 4 - Guests - Wade Birch GWIC & Trainer Steve Kavanagh

    The action doesn’t stop in greyhound racing, and nor does banter on Behind The Boxes... Duke and Battler rumble through the memories with trainer Steve Kavanagh and GWIC's Wade Birch pops in for a chat all things racing. Subscribe today!

  45. Behind The Boxes Ep 3 - Guest - Team Brewer & GRNSW COO Wayne Billett

    This week we are joined by Team Brewer as well as GRNSW COO Wayne Billett for a light hearted and sometimes serious chat about the greyhound industry. The boys also try and find some winners and discuss what's hot and what's not.

  46. Behind The Boxes Ep 2 - Special Guest Ryan Papenhuyzen

    Rugby league superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is our very special guest joining Duke and Battler on this week’s action packed episode of Behind The Boxes. Leading trainer Mick Hardman also drops by for a chat, plus all the news, and a few tips for the weekend.

  47. Behind The Boxes Ep 1 - Special Guest Tony Mestrov GRNSW CEO

    Mark Duclos & Tim Newbold have a light hearted and sometimes serious discussion on the greyhound industry. They try to find you a winner and will interview all the people in the know. This week's special guest is GRNSW CEO - Tony Mestrov.

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