It's Gold with Julie Snook

Small shares, big races, huge thrills - that's the MustR Racing motto, and they're living up to it. This week, Julie catches up with Cameron and Tom Hay, two of the three founders behind the fast-growing micro-syndication business that's making racehorse ownership more accessible than ever. From celebrating winners to building a passionate community of new racing fans, they share how MustR Racing is changing the ownership experience and having plenty of fun along the way.

The voice of Sydney racing, Darren Flindell, joins us in the studio to share the story behind the microphone.From his teenage dream of becoming a race caller to calling some of the sport's most unforgettable moments, Darren reflects on an extraordinary career. He takes us behind the scenes of iconic eras, from the brilliance of the mighty grey flash Chautauqua to the dominance of Winx, offering a unique perspective on life in the caller's box.It's an honest and engaging conversation about passion, perseverance, living a lifelong dream, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

This episode of It's Gold welcomes the father-son team behind Pride Racing, Joe and Brave Pride.With multiple Group 1 victories and some of Australia's biggest races, including The Everest and the King Charles, Pride Racing has become one of the sport's most respected stables. But behind the success is Joe Pride, a humble, hardworking trainer whose passion for racing has been reignited by working alongside his son, Brave.Together, they reflect on their journey, the evolution of the stable, the highs and lows of elite racing, and what the future holds as the next generation helps shape one of racing's great family operations.

Broadcasting legend Ray Hadley steps into the It's Gold studio for a fascinating trip down memory lane. From unforgettable moments trackside to the people who shaped his remarkable career, Ray shares the stories behind the headlines and the lessons learned along the way.He reveals how a chance behind the microphone changed the course of his life, the race call that transformed his career, and the highs, challenges and characters that defined decades in the media spotlight.From Cathy Freeman’s iconic Olympic gold medal triumph to the greatest stars to grace the track, this is a conversation packed with nostalgia, insight and plenty of gold-class storytelling.

In this episode of It's Gold, we chat with Mulberry Racing's Lachlan Sheridan about how one of racing's newest players is taking a different approach to the sport. Driven by data, technology, and innovation, Mulberry Racing is challenging traditional thinking and building a modern racing operation. Lachlan shares the vision behind the business, the role technology plays, and why they're determined to shake up the racing industry.

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.