Tiger Roll: The People's Horse

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RTÉ

9 episodes

6 months ago

An unlikely champion who has captured the public's imagination. Yet his story was nearly over before it began. How has this horse come to compete for a unique place in sporting history? A 7-part podcast series from RTÉ Documentary On One in Ireland.

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Episodes (9/9)

Tiger Roll: The People's Horse

Bonus: A Final Word with Tiger's Owner, Michael O'Leary

Bonus: Michael O'Leary officially announced on February 27th 2022 that Tiger Roll would retire after his final race, around the cross country circuit on March 16th, 2022, at the Cheltenham Festival. Michael Lawless caught up with Michael shortly after...

3 years ago

9 minutes

Tiger Roll: The People's Horse

Episode 7: Horse of a Lifetime

After his first Grand National win, Tiger attempts a feat not achieved in over 40 years - to win a second Grand National in a row. He's getting older and so much is happening around him. What will it all mean for Tiger? (Ep 7/7).

3 years ago

40 minutes

Tiger Roll: The People's Horse

Episode 6: The National

The biggest prize in National Hunt racing is the Grand National, and in 2018 Tiger was entered, a race nobody ever thought he could take on. But is he up for the challenge? (Ep 6/7).

3 years ago

28 minutes

Tiger Roll: The People's Horse

Episode 5: Staying The Course

As Tiger Roll matures, he’s ready for the next step up in jumps racing. But will patience and persistence from his owners and trainer give Tiger Roll a chance to fulfill his destiny as a champion racehorse ? (Ep 5/7)

3 years ago

36 minutes

Tiger Roll: The People's Horse

Episode 4: Triumph

Tiger Roll gets another new owner, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary, a new training yard and a whole new set of challenges. He begins to make new friends for life as he enters his first Cheltenham festival. (Ep4/7)

3 years ago

30 minutes

Tiger Roll: The People's Horse

Episode 3: Up and Over

Sold on by Godolphin Racing, Tiger Roll is bought by Nigel and Catherine Hawke. With the help of jockey Mark Quinlan, they discover Tiger’s previously unknown ability and love of jumping and enter him into his first ever race. (Ep3/7)

3 years ago

34 minutes

Tiger Roll: The People's Horse

Episode 2: Good Mover

Bought by one of the richest men in horseracing, the young Tiger Roll becomes part of a global operation. But as he begins to grow up, and enters training, things don’t go according to plan. (Ep2/7). Released daily on weekdays (Feb 22nd-Mar 2nd 2022).

3 years ago

33 minutes

Tiger Roll: The People's Horse

Episode 1: A Star is Born

In March 2010, a foal is born. Growing up on a lake shore farm in Ireland, with his mother and the man who bred him, his whole world changed when he was sold at 8 months old - to begin his journey into the world of horse racing. (Ep1/7)

3 years ago

30 minutes

Tiger Roll: The People's Horse

Introducing 'Tiger Roll: The People's Horse'

3 years ago

1 minute