The SirBobcast
Sir Bob Cooper interviews his favourite people from the world of horse racing.
Episodes
10 episodes
Charlie Brooks
Charlie Brooks is a former trainer, now author/columnist, who has had a colourful life in & out of racing. Charlie was assistant to the legendary Fred Winter, before taking over the license in 1989 following Winter's accident. He trained th...
Mick Channon
The second series of The SirBobcast begins with former footballer & racehorse trainer Mick Channon. Mick scored 21 goals for England before becoming a multiple-Group 1 winning trainer. In this interview, which spans his entire career, Mick ...
Richard Phillips
Episode 8 is with Richard Phillips. The final interview of the first series is with the colourful Adlestrop trainer who has held a license since 1993. Richard trained La Landiere to win the Cathcart in 2003 and had the original idea for Nationa...
Cornelius Lysaght
Episode 7 is with broadcaster & journalist Cornelius Lysaght. The long-standing BBC racing correspondent talks to his old friend Sir Bob in a wide-ranging conversation. Always looking to inform, educate and entertain, he's still as passiona...
Pat Murphy
Episode 6 is with retired trainer Pat Murphy. The handler of Supreme Glory & Shooting Light reflects on his life in horse racing. In his early days in Ireland he worked for legends Dermot Weld, PP Hogan & Pat Taaffe, before switching to...
Nico de Boinville
Episode 5 is with jockey Nico de Boinville. Rider of legends Sprinter Sacre, Altior & Constitution Hill, we met Nico recovering from a heavy fall at Plumpton which kept him off the track all summer. Nico talked about his life and career, pa...
Gay Kelleway
Episode 4 is with Newmarket trainer Gay Kelleway. Gay was a trailblazing jockey riding against the legends of the sport and became the first woman to ride a winner at Royal Ascot. She has been training since 1991 and has had success all over th...
David Bass
Episode 3 is with jockey David Bass. David is a multiple Grade 1-winning jockey known for his swashbuckling front-running tactics. Music obsessed and politically left-wing, he's got a lot to say on both subjects. David has ridden for some legen...