The Thoroughbred Network

Regular podcast featuring all things thoroughbred. The racing industry, off the track, and the people involved.

The Thoroughbred Network is a sports podcast hosted by Hayley Blythe Devlin - Rorison, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Hayley Blythe Devlin - Rorison hosts The Thoroughbred Network, a sports show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  National Thoroughbred Week with Vicky Leonard

  Nov 19, 202528 minS3

  <p>In this episode of The Thoroughbred Network, I sit down with Vicky Leonard to talk about <b>National Thoroughbred Week</b>, a new pilot program running across Australia and New Zealand from <b>20–24 November 2025</b>.</p><p>Modelled on the highly successful <b>UK National Racehorse Week</b> and <b>NZ Open Farms Day</b>, National Thoroughbred Week is designed as a <b>transparent, community-first initiative</b> that gives everyone a rare <b>backstage pass</b> into the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.<br/>With open days held at participating farms, stables and venues across both countries, the week in...

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  Episode #4

  Josh Apiafi

  Sep 19, 202258 minS2

  <p>For this episode, we traveled to 'The valley of the racehorse', known as Lambourn. It's situated in southern England and is home to over 1500 racehorses and our podcast guest Josh Apiafi.<br/><br/>Josh is well known in the horse racing industry. He has over 30 extensive years of experience and has held a variety of roles. He is currently a presenter at Sky Sports Racing and has recently launched a new initiative; Racing Pathways.<br/><br/>His drive for diversity and inclusion within the industry is fierce. His enthusiasm to encourage the younger generation to experience a wider range...

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  S2 E3: Rachel King

  Jun 17, 202252 minS0

  <p>This week we sit down with Group 1 winning jockey Rachel King.<br/><br/>Rachel started her career in the saddle as an amateur riding point to points in the UK and Ireland. She knew quickly that she wanted more and took out her apprenticeship on the flat. However, it wasn't the right time or place so she paused her riding career while heading to Australia for a working holiday.<br/><br/>Fast forward a few years and she is now the first female to ride a Sydney Cup, a Group 1 winning jockey with supporters such as Gai Waterhouse, Godolphin...

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  No Barriers: Jemma Cutting

  Jun 1, 202247 minS0

  <p>This week I am joined by Inglis Marketing Executive Jemma Cutting.  Jemma has always loved horses but since watching the movie Pharlap at the age of 12,  Jemma became fascinated with horse racing.  The stories, the race colours, and the sporting greats hugely inspired Jemma to pursue a career within the thoroughbred industry. Jemma didn't come from a racing family and all her knowledge was researched through books, race replays and life experience the field. I hope you loved Jemma's as much as I did.        <br/><br/>. </p><p>Support the show</p>

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  No Barriers: Kiersten Duke

  Mar 9, 202244 minS0

  <p>For our second episode on No Barriers Sky Racing's Kiersten Duke joined us to talk about her career so far. Kiersten didn't grow up in an equestrian family but for as long as she can remember she has always loved horses. Shortly after leaving school Kiersten completed both the British Racing School and National Stud course before working for the likes of John Berry and Chris Waller. Fast forward to 2022 Kiersten is now a presenter for Sky Racing. <br/><br/><br/></p><p>Support the show</p>

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