{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6775cb68499663105e17ae63/68fb76e4deee754a72a7ebcf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Most Fearless Jockey in New Zealand - Sam Spratt","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6775cb68499663105e17ae63/1761459570116-0b49c031-e229-4a45-a8a7-3b474ecef984.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Sam Spratt is one of New Zealand’s most successful and fearless jockeys.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Sam opens up about the brutal reality of life in the saddle — the crashes, the comebacks, and the constant risk that comes with chasing victory. She talks about her remarkable two-decade career at the top of NZ racing, the brain injury that nearly ended it all, and the mental fight to return to the sport she loves.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into her journey as a new mum at 40, the weird fitness required to be a jockey, how prize money actually works, and what it’s really like competing against your friends every weekend.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s an honest, raw, and inspiring look at resilience, motherhood, and the wild world of New Zealand racing — from one of its true trailblazers.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by the TAB. Got a hunch? Download the new app today and get your bet on.</p>","author_name":"Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten"}