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Episode Synopsis
Introducing Damian Raedler who retired recently from his role as CEO of the Albion Park Harness Racing Club.
Damian looks back on his early years with Telecom when he specialised in the installation of automatic telephone exchanges.
He talks of his decision to leave great job security in the pursuit of a career in racing media. He clearly recalls a job offer from 2GB.
Damian talks of his experience as a thoroughbred and harness caller. He was very humbled later to be appointed Sporting Editor of 2GB and its vast racing network. He remembers his disappointment when 2GB discontinued its racing service, and his move to 2KY.
Damian talks of his bold decision to leave the media and enter the world of racing administration. He was destined to spend the rest of his career in several different roles.
He talks of several key people who helped shape his career.
Damian talks of the most rewarding initiatives in which he was involved in harness racing.
He reflects on favourite horses and horsemen of his era.
He recalls his role in the acquisition of USA pacer Mr. Feelgood for Queensland buyers. The stallion went on to great success on the racetrack before embarking on a stud career.
Damian looks back on his early years with Telecom when he specialised in the installation of automatic telephone exchanges.
He talks of his decision to leave great job security in the pursuit of a career in racing media. He clearly recalls a job offer from 2GB.
Damian talks of his experience as a thoroughbred and harness caller. He was very humbled later to be appointed Sporting Editor of 2GB and its vast racing network. He remembers his disappointment when 2GB discontinued its racing service, and his move to 2KY.
Damian talks of his bold decision to leave the media and enter the world of racing administration. He was destined to spend the rest of his career in several different roles.
He talks of several key people who helped shape his career.
Damian talks of the most rewarding initiatives in which he was involved in harness racing.
He reflects on favourite horses and horsemen of his era.
He recalls his role in the acquisition of USA pacer Mr. Feelgood for Queensland buyers. The stallion went on to great success on the racetrack before embarking on a stud career.
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