It's Gold with Julie Snook

Fox League’s Yvonne O’Keefe is in studio this week for a fun look back at her unconventional journey through Australian sport and media. From her early days in Queensland to the elegance and discipline of the dressage arena, and ultimately into the high-pressure world of television, Yvonne’s path has been anything but ordinary. Now one of rugby league’s most popular and respected voices, she reflects on the moments that shaped her career including a chance taxi ride that changed everything. 

The silks are off and the mic is on. Champion jockey Tommy Berry joins Julie Snook on It’s Gold for a candid and entertaining chat about the highs and lows of his racing career. From career-defining wins to tough setbacks, he shares the resilience it takes to stay on top. Racing in honour of his late twin brother continues to fuel his drive, while his cheeky charm and quick wit bring plenty of laughs along the way.

In this high-energy episode of It’s Gold, Inglis auctioneer Brett Gilding sits down with host Julie Snook for a fun and passionate conversation about life in the thoroughbred industry. A proud New Zealander who fell in love with racing from a young age, Brett shares the journey that took him from a wide-eyed racing fan to selling some of the biggest names in the sport through the iconic Inglis sale ring.

Adrian Bott joins It’s Gold host Julie Snook for a raw and honest conversation about life at the top of Australian racing. Born into the industry, Adrian followed his passion to become co-trainer alongside racing legend Gai Waterhouse at just 29 years of age. From the pressure of big expectations to the highs, lows and future of the sport, this is an insightful look inside the world of one of racing’s leading trainers.

Horse racing farrier and social media star Tom McLackland joins It’s Gold host Julie Snook for a fun, honest and unfiltered chat about life behind the barriers. Passionate about educating the public on the realities of racing, Tom opens up on the industry he loves, the horses at its heart, building a social media following and why there’s always room for a cheeky bit of Britney Spears.

On the inaugural episode of It’s Gold, Julie Snook sits down with respected equine physiotherapist Tom Simpson for an insightful conversation about the care, recovery and performance of racehorses behind the scenes.From rehabilitation and injury prevention to understanding how elite horses perform at their peak, Tom shares his knowledge and experience working closely with thoroughbreds, including some of the biggest names in the industyr, and the people who care for them every day.It’s a fascinating look into the science, dedication and horsemanship that play such an important role in racing success and the welfare of the horse long after race day.