Rod Gallegos's guest appearances

Rod Gallegos

Sky Racing Radio's Racing HQ

John Tapp Racing

John Muir

Ben Smith

Robert Morris

David Thompson

David Robertson

Greg Hickman

Victoria Shaw

Bill Mitchell

Kevin Thompson

Tim Clark

Anthony Allen

Bob Peters

Tim Donnelly

Steve King

Larry Olsen

OwlTail

In part 2 Rod talks of Keith Noud’s ability to call a race, before dashing to the press box to file a story on the same race.  He takes us through some very funny incidents during his race broadcasting days. Incidents like the amorous liaison taking place in a bunker on the infield golf course at Laidley. He recalls the unwelcome guest he had in the broadcasting box at Gatton, and the day a number of calves were asleep on the course proper at the same track. Rod talks of his time as a trots caller at Albion park and his hosting role at a famous night club. He remembers his days as the host of Channel 7’s Sportscene programme, and one memorable incident. The veteran nominates his favourite Queensland jockeys and trainers. Rod looks back on his transfer to the Sydney Telegraph and his later life with Sky Channel and Sky Racing Radio. In conclusion he pays tribute to Kay and his much loved children and grandchildren. Rod Gallegos is a terrific listen!

In part 2 Rod talks of Keith Noud’s ability to call a race, before dashing to the press box to file a story on the same race.  He takes us through some very funny incidents during his race broadcasting days. Incidents like the amorous liaison taking place in a bunker on the infield golf course at Laidley. He recalls the unwelcome guest he had in the broadcasting box at Gatton, and the day a number of calves were asleep on the course proper at the same track. Rod talks of his time as a trots caller at Albion park and his hosting role at a famous night club. He remembers his days as the host of Channel 7’s Sportscene programme, and one memorable incident. The veteran nominates his favourite Queensland jockeys and trainers. Rod looks back on his transfer to the Sydney Telegraph and his later life with Sky Channel and Sky Racing Radio. In conclusion he pays tribute to Kay and his much loved children and grandchildren. Rod Gallegos is a terrific listen!

Episode 192: Rod Gallegos (Part 2)

Rod talks of his upbringing in the popular Queensland town of Bundaberg. He recalls the racing characters he met at his Grandmother’s boarding house. He talks of the mother who loved a punt, and the non gambling father who just liked looking at racehorses. Rod recalls the bet he tried to have behind his mother’s back. The bookie gave him up. He looks back on his race calling debut at age 14, when the regular commentator got called away. Rod looks back on school days and his ineptitude at practical assignments. The popular media veteran talks of the lucky break that came along at the Bundaberg News Mail. He makes special mention of the legendary Sergeant Kelly of the Bundy Police who gave him some invaluable advice. Rod looks back on the opportunity that changed his life- a move to brisbane and a job with the Brisbane Telegraph. He remembers the chance meeting with Kay Noud,  the girl destined to become his wife of 56 years. Rod pays a remarkable tribute to his late father in law, legendary Queensland race caller and racing writer Keith Noud.

Rod talks of his upbringing in the popular Queensland town of Bundaberg. He recalls the racing characters he met at his Grandmother’s boarding house. He talks of the mother who loved a punt, and the non gambling father who just liked looking at racehorses. Rod recalls the bet he tried to have behind his mother’s back. The bookie gave him up. He looks back on his race calling debut at age 14, when the regular commentator got called away. Rod looks back on school days and his ineptitude at practical assignments. The popular media veteran talks of the lucky break that came along at the Bundaberg News Mail. He makes special mention of the legendary Sergeant Kelly of the Bundy Police who gave him some invaluable advice. Rod looks back on the opportunity that changed his life- a move to brisbane and a job with the Brisbane Telegraph. He remembers the chance meeting with Kay Noud,  the girl destined to become his wife of 56 years. Rod pays a remarkable tribute to his late father in law, legendary Queensland race caller and racing writer Keith Noud.

Episode 191: Rod Gallegos (Part 1)