A Lap of Caulfield Park
Seasoned journalist Ashley Browne speaks with Australian Jews making an impact; from fashion to football, business to the arts. Tracing their lives and influences, these intimate conversations are the perfect companion for your daily walk – or lap of Caulfield Park.
A Lap of Caulfield Park
Ralph Horowitz, horse racing analyst and podcast producer
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Plus61JMedia and the Jewish Museum of Australia
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Season 1
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Episode 8
When Ralph Horowitz dropped out of high school to pursue his dream of working in the horse racing industry, his Plan B was become a tradie. But after several years as a horse strapper at Caulfield Racecourse, Ralph changed tracks and headed for the media becoming a racing commentator and analyst. The grandson of Holocaust survivors, Ralph adopted the pseudonym "Racetrack Ralphy" to better integrate himself into the Anglo-dominant world of horse racing. A chequered career calling races and producing radio and TV (including Channel 9's Footy Show) followed before Ralph broke out on his own, offering independant racing analysis online. These days Ralph keeps busy through Racetrack Ralphy, social media and two podcasts.