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Sky Sports Radio's Big Sports Breakfast Weekend

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Australia
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Travis Head
England
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Every Sunday morning between 7am and 10am, join Racing’s No.1 writer Ray Thomas and Dean 'Bulldog' Ritchie for a comprehensive wrap of what’s making news in Racing and Sports. The show includes interviews with all the major players, regular guest spots from stringers with opinions that matter, plus listeners get the chance to have their say via talkback, SMS and twitter. A must listen for all spor... more

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Latest Episodes

Richard Callander joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to break down a massive day of racing, headlined by Autumn Glow’s WINX Stakes victory and Pendbery’s Silver Shadow Stakes win. Sharp insight, context, and colour around both performances, what they ... more

Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie tackle a huge weekend of sport with Richard Callander's straight-shooting racing views, Peter "Zorba" Peters' take on the NRL, Gerald Ryan reflecting on Chilly Girl's Rosebud triumph, and rugby league legend Noel Cleal sha... more

Rugby league legend Noel Cleal joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to reflect on his journey from country football to the top of the game. Cleal shares stories from rugby league's toughest era, the values he learned growing up in the bush and his thoug... more

Trainer Gerald Ryan joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie after Chilly Girl's impressive Rosebud victory at Rosehill. Ryan discusses the talented filly's breakthrough performance coming of an injury last prep and her spring prospects and what's next foll... more

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Michael Friedman
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Andy Hurley
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Hosts

Ray Thomas
Host of The Big Sports Breakfast Weekend
Dean Ritchie
Co-host and interviewer

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas too you Ray, Bulldog, Tanya and all the people in the control room.

    Looking forward to hearing you guys and girl in 2026.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grutzj
    Australia8 months ago
  • Review

    Great listen Buzz and Zorba are the best make sure listen to them every week simply the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reschs ooo
    Australiaa year ago
  • Zorba is the best

    King Zorba

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deeeeshh
    Australia2 years ago
  • Zoba is star of the show

    I only listen for the big Greek Man

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Russotag
    Australia2 years ago

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Fans highlight the show's wide coverage across rugby league and racing as a weekly staple.
Listeners praise the chemistry and banter between hosts and guests.
Many appreciate the racing insights and expert analysis from guests.

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Michael Freedman – Ninja’s Blast off into the Spring
Q: What were the plans or the tactics going into the race for Ninja?
The plan was to have Ninja sit just behind the speed, get cover where possible, and then sustain a strong finish; the early phase required a rider to adapt when the pace was not as front-loaded as expected.
Michael Freedman – Ninja’s Blast off into the Spring
Q: Did you have a chat with Tommy before he jumped aboard about how you sort of thought the race might play out?
Yes, we discussed the expected tempo and the plan to slot in, with Tommy showing initiative to wait for the pace and then move forward, which set Ninja up to sprint strongly in the straight.
Tim Watsford – The Dragons’ Head Honcho
Q: Tim, when you sat down and looked at your roster for next year and went about this recruitment drive, has it gone even better than what you might have thought internally?
Tim describes high expectations and a measured, patient approach to recruitment, highlighting targeted acquisitions and decisive moves when opportunities arose, along with confidence in the leadership team guiding the strategy.
Hurley’s Wyong Warm‑Up
Q: What do you reckon?
We should do it, mate. Why not? Like I said.
The Big Sports Breakfast Weekend Full Show | Dean Ritchie & Ray Thomas
Q: Question number three: which country conceded the most goals during the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
England conceded the most goals.

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A high-energy Sunday sports wrap anchored by two veteran hosts, mixing rugby league and horse racing with frequent guests who are players, analysts, and trainers from across Australia. Episodes regularly cover State of Origin talk, major racing results, and behind-the-scenes stories from the racing and rugby league worlds, often peppered with listener interaction, banter, and practical insights for industry professionals. Notable strengths include a credible lineup of racing journalists, coaches, and elite trainers, plus lively debate and nostalgia that give the show a distinctly community-driven feel. Potential listeners can expect broad coverage of rugby league and horse racing, with occasional forays into other sports and topical debates... more

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1. Michael Freedman
2. Tim Watsford
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4. Garry Freeman
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6. Jeff Fennek
7. Robbie Slater
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