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Proudly sponsored by Horse Racing Ireland. A Horse Racing Podcast with no betting tips, or current affairs chat. Every episode simply about one great horse, or person in racing. Interviewing someone close to the subject, and trying to uncover some previously untold stories along the way. Contact me on Twitter at @MarkWalsh.
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Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Ep 2: Shake The Bucket - with Niall Slippers Madden
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
A wonderful stalwart of Irish racing, Shake The Bucket ran 120 times over an 8 year career. He won a Point to Point, over hurdles, over fences, and an incredible 10 times at Dundalk.
He was bred, owned, trained, and for the most part, ridden by members of the Madden family, and was very much a family pet for them. In this episode I interview recently retired Niall 'Slippers' Madden, who was on board for six of The Bucket's career wins.
You'll hear all about the horse's early years, how he got his name, his best day at the Galway Festival, and, sadly, his passing in 2020, which Niall speaks very candidly about.
I hope you enjoy it.
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