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Behind The Boxes with Mark Duclos

Behind The Boxes with Mark Duclos

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TheDogs.com.au greyhound podcast talking all things greyhound racing news and views in NSW Australia with the best in the country, Mark Duclos and guests.
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Behind The Boxes Ep 1 - Special Guest Tony Mestrov GRNSW CEO

Behind The Boxes with Mark DuclosAug 12, 2021

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Behind The Boxes - Ep 35 – The Special Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Edition

Behind The Boxes - Ep 35 – The Special Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Edition

Join Mark Duclos and our form expert Ray McGavin bisect, dissect and any other sect you can think of in order to find a winner on one of the biggest nights on the Australian greyhound racing calender.


Apr 07, 202342:46
Behind The Boxes - Ep 34 – Previewing Straight Track Champs & the Summer Six Hundy

Behind The Boxes - Ep 34 – Previewing Straight Track Champs & the Summer Six Hundy

Join Mark Duclos and Behind The Boxes, on this edition Mark previews the action for a big weekend and also catch up with all the latest GRNSW news.

Feb 03, 202338:46
Behind The Boxes - Ep 33 – Our weekly preview of the big Wentworth Park meeting on 28/1/23

Behind The Boxes - Ep 33 – Our weekly preview of the big Wentworth Park meeting on 28/1/23

Join Mark Duclos and Behind The Boxes, on this edition Mark previews the action for Saturday nights Wentworth Park meeting and also catch up with all the latest GRNSW news.

Jan 27, 202333:58
Behind The Boxes - Ep 32 - A Special Group 1 Preview of the National Derby, National Futurity and the Paws Of Thunder Finals

Behind The Boxes - Ep 32 - A Special Group 1 Preview of the National Derby, National Futurity and the Paws Of Thunder Finals

Join Mark Duclos and Behind The Boxes, on this edition he previews the Group 1 action - Ladbrokes Paws Of Thunder, National Derby and National Futurity finals.

Mark is joined by Form Expert Ray McGavin as they go through every heat and try and find you a winner.

Jan 20, 202329:07
Behind The Boxes - Ep 31 - A Special Ladbrokes Paws Of Thunder Heats Edition

Behind The Boxes - Ep 31 - A Special Ladbrokes Paws Of Thunder Heats Edition

Join Mark Duclos and Behind The Boxes, on this edition he previews the Ladbrokes Paws Of Thunder and Summer Distance Plate Heats

Mark is joined by Form Expert Ray McGavin as they go through every heat and try and find you a winner.

Jan 13, 202332:30
Behind The Boxes - Ep 30 - A Special National Derby & National Futurity Heats Edition

Behind The Boxes - Ep 30 - A Special National Derby & National Futurity Heats Edition

Join Mark Duclos and  Behind The Boxes, on this edition he previews the Ladbrokes National Derby & National Futurity Heats 

Mark is joined by Form Expert Ray McGavin as they go through every heat and try and find you a winner.

#behindtheboxes  #btb #thedogs

Jan 12, 202328:51
Behind The Boxes - Ep 29 – Ladbrokes Goulburn Cup Final Edition

Behind The Boxes - Ep 29 – Ladbrokes Goulburn Cup Final Edition

Join Mark Duclos on Behind The Boxes this week as he previews the Ladbrokes Goulburn Cup and Goulburn Workers Club Fireball!

He is joined by Victorian raider David Geall to get the latest on Hill Top Jonnie in the Fireball, and Ferdinand Boy in the Cup, and our South Coast guru Simon Orchard previews both features.

We also have two very interesting Fabulous Flashbacks!

Oct 20, 202224:11
Behind The Boxes - Ep 28 – Sires On Ice Black Top Final Edition

Behind The Boxes - Ep 28 – Sires On Ice Black Top Final Edition

Duke and Battler go through the Sires On Ice Black Top field runner-by-runner, in what is sure to be one of the best editions of the race run at Ladbrokes Gardens on Friday.

The Hound also focuses on Friday's meeting - and don't miss out on our Fabulous Flashback!

Catch the episode now…

Oct 06, 202224:54
Behind The Boxes - Ep 27 – TAB Million Dollar Chase Grand Final Edition

Behind The Boxes - Ep 27 – TAB Million Dollar Chase Grand Final Edition

It's the million-dollar episode of Behind The Boxes!

Duke and Battler do a runner-by-runner analysis of the TAB Million Dollar Chase Final and dissect the support card. The Hound gives us his best for Wentworth Park on Saturday, and GRNSW CEO Rob Macaulay drops by for a quick chat. Plus you won't want to miss our Fabulous Flashback!

Sep 22, 202239:14
Behind The Boxes - Ep 26 – TAB Million Dollar Chase Fabulous Friday Edition

Behind The Boxes - Ep 26 – TAB Million Dollar Chase Fabulous Friday Edition

Bring on Fabulous Friday and the TAB Million Dollar Chase Semi-Finals and heats of the Sydney Cup!

Behind The Boxes with Duke this week focuses on the features at Wenty, with Tim Newbold and The Hound trying to find you some winners.

Who is our Flashback? Watch to find out!

Catch the episode now!

Sep 15, 202232:40
Behind The Boxes - Ep 25 – Million Dollar Chase Countdown edition

Behind The Boxes - Ep 25 – Million Dollar Chase Countdown edition

It's the episode you have all been waiting for...

Behind The Boxes returns with an exclusive interview with Andy Lord, trainer of reigning Million Dollar Chase champ She's A Pearl... will she run on Saturday or won't she? Listen to the full interview now!

Mark Duclos is also joined by Tim Newbold who dissects the TAB Million Dollar Chase City Qualifiers at Wentworth Park on Saturday, a mysterious tipster by the name of 'The Hound' makes his debut, and Simon Orchard fills us in on what's been happening down the coast.

Sep 08, 202233:45
Behind The Boxes - Ep 24 – 2022 Ladbrokes 715 Special Edition

Behind The Boxes - Ep 24 – 2022 Ladbrokes 715 Special Edition

Ladbrokes 715 Special Edition Duke and Battler are back with Behind The Boxes this week and they preview the world's richest staying event - the Ladbrokes 715! 

Newcastle is buzzing with anticipation - but who takes out the inaugural running of the race? They also preview the Thunderbolt Semi-Finals at Grafton, as well as take a look at the Ladbrokes Chief Havoc Cup at Gunnedah... and discuss the weather... Catch the ep now!

Jun 09, 202227:04
Behind The Boxes - Ep 23 – 2022 Million Dollar Chase Special Episode

Behind The Boxes - Ep 23 – 2022 Million Dollar Chase Special Episode

Duke and Battler present the Worlds richest card of greyhound racing in a single night with the TAB Million Dollar Chase.

They speak to leading trainer Jodie Lord who has three runners in the big race and they also cover all the great support card action. An episode not to be missed

May 05, 202235:18
Behind The Boxes - Ep 22 – 2022 Golden Easter Egg Grand Final Special Edition

Behind The Boxes - Ep 22 – 2022 Golden Easter Egg Grand Final Special Edition

Duke and Battler dissect all the features on Saturday night at Wentworth Park Greyhounds.

They speak to Jeff Britton in regard to his charges Mepunga Ruby and Hank The Hustler in the G1 Association Cup, plus they get the latest on fav She's A Pearl from Andy Lord ahead of the G1 Ladbrokes.com.au Golden Easter Egg.

Tegan Gray also drops by to give us the latest tips for the big meeting at Broken Hill Greyhounds for Cup day on Sunday, with the winner of the Cup getting a crack at the TAB Million Dollar Chase Semi Finals!

Speaking of the Million Dollar Chase - Duke and Battler are keen for you to show off your tipping prowess in the Million Dollar Chase tipping comp... 

Apr 07, 202256:48
Behind The Boxes - Ep 21 – 2022 Golden Easter Egg Semi Final Preview

Behind The Boxes - Ep 21 – 2022 Golden Easter Egg Semi Final Preview

Duke and Battler are back with another episode of Behind The Boxes... and they are pumped! And really, who couldn’t be with all the feature racing going on?!

They preview the two heats of the G1 Association Cup, the four Ladbrokes.com.au  Golden Easter Egg semi-finals run at Wentworth Park on Saturday night, and touch on the Ultra Sense and Masters heats on Friday night.

Broken Hill Greyhounds are set to have a big week with their first TAB meeting on Sunday in the lead up to Cup day the following week, with the winner into the TAB Million Dollar Chase semis! Club President Regan Edgecumbe joins Duke with all the latest.

Mar 31, 202230:54
Behind The Boxes - Ep 20 – 2022 Golden Easter Egg Preview, Country Classic Review + All the latest GRNSW news

Behind The Boxes - Ep 20 – 2022 Golden Easter Egg Preview, Country Classic Review + All the latest GRNSW news

Mark Duclos and Tim Newbold are back for another year with the world’s best greyhound video podcast. This episode we kick off with an extensive Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Coverage, review the world’s richest middle distance event and announce the world’s richest short course event. Join us each week as we review, preview and cover everything that is happening in greyhound racing.

Mar 24, 202232:54
Behind The Boxes - Ep 19 – Welcome 2022 with Group 1 Racing Previews for the National Derby, Futurity & Paws Of Thunder

Behind The Boxes - Ep 19 – Welcome 2022 with Group 1 Racing Previews for the National Derby, Futurity & Paws Of Thunder

Mark Duclos and Tim Newbold are back from a summer break with a special feature episode that captures all the great action racing ahead with the finals of the Group 1 National Derby, National Futurity and the Paws Of Thunder.

Special Guests include Greyhound Of The Year Winning trainer Andy Lord + Forbes master Jack Smith and the Victorians are well represented with Emily Azzopardi and Peter Presutto.

Jan 19, 202201:04:37
Behind The Boxes - Ep 18 – The Worlds Richest Dist. Race announced, A Sportsbet Megastar wrap + Australia's Best greyhound carnival previewed.

Behind The Boxes - Ep 18 – The Worlds Richest Dist. Race announced, A Sportsbet Megastar wrap + Australia's Best greyhound carnival previewed.

It’s the last Behind The Boxes episode for 2021!

The Poms are eyeing off our riches, and with $500,000 ‘The 715’ announced last week, top trainer Peter Harnden joins us from the UK, to discuss Salacres Pippy and the possibility of an international raid next year. We also get some interesting insight into what it’s like to race greyhounds outside of Australia!

GRNSW Board member Kevin Gordon pops in to chat about the Coonamble Carnival in January 2022 – a ‘bucket lister’ for many. There’s also a review of the Sportsbet Megastar, a preview of the Christmas Gift Shootout, a look at the TAB Phoenix (Get on the Deuce!) and some highlights of 2021.

Catch the finale now… and see you again in 2022!

Dec 16, 202101:06:38
Behind The Boxes - Ep 17 – Sportsbet Megastar Final Preview with Frank Hurst + Phoenix update with Jack Smith + All the latest GRNSW news

Behind The Boxes - Ep 17 – Sportsbet Megastar Final Preview with Frank Hurst + Phoenix update with Jack Smith + All the latest GRNSW news

Your favourite podcast is back for another big week!

Duke and Battler chat to Frank Hurst, who has Sound of Silence in the G1 Sportsbet Dapto Megastar on Thursday night - plus they preview the race in detail.

They also talk to Jack Smith, to get the latest on GRNSW TAB Phoenix Slot holder and People's Pup Jungle Deuce!

Also this week on Behind The Boxes, a look at the Newcastle Cup, a Review of the NSW Straight Track Championship, What's Hot - and (hopefully!) some winners!

Listen to the episode now...

Dec 08, 202145:20
Behind The Boxes - Ep 16 – Sportsbet Megastar Heats Preview + All the latest GRNSW news

Behind The Boxes - Ep 16 – Sportsbet Megastar Heats Preview + All the latest GRNSW news

Behind The Boxes - Ep 16 G1 Sportsbet Megastar and Newcastle Cup Heats Preview

Duke and Battler are back with Behind The Boxes, and they have a very busy show this week!

Previews of the G1 Sportsbet Dapto Megastar Heats on Thursday night, the Heats of the Newcastle Cup at tHe Gardens on Friday, plus the NSW Straight Track Championship Final at Richmond on Saturday!

They also review the Casino Cup (where it wasn't only the greyhounds that were the highlight) - and they also try and tip us into some winners.

Catch the episode now!

Dec 02, 202139:02
Behind The Boxes - Ep 15 – Special Guest – 2020 NSW Trainer Of The Year – Andrew Bell.

Behind The Boxes - Ep 15 – Special Guest – 2020 NSW Trainer Of The Year – Andrew Bell.

Behind The Boxes - Ep 15 Special Guest Andrew Bell

Another big episode of Behind The Boxes this week!

Duke and Battler are joined by 2020 NSW Trainer of the Year (Regional) Andrew Bell. He tells us how he's landed where he is now.

The Greyhound of the Year Awards were held in Sydney on Sunday, with awards given from 2014 - 2020, Duke and Battler recap the day. The TAB Phoenix inches closer with both the GRNSW and GBOTA slots close to being decided, find out the latest. Plus, some dogs to follow - and What's Hot!

Nov 25, 202141:57
Behind The Boxes - Ep 14 – Special Guest - Trainer Fiona Geary, GRNSW COO Wayne Billett and the World's Richest Middle-Distance race.

Behind The Boxes - Ep 14 – Special Guest - Trainer Fiona Geary, GRNSW COO Wayne Billett and the World's Richest Middle-Distance race.

Behind The Boxes is back with not one, not two but THREE special guests this week!

Duke and Battler chat to Wayne Billett, GRNSW’s Chief Operating Officer, to get the latest on the rich Middle-Distance series that was announced earlier this week.

Fiona Geary, a young up and coming Northern Rivers trainer stops by to talk all things greyhound, and Alex Thomas, the GRNSW Head of Marketing reveals an exciting new campaign, The Greyhound Super Series…

Plus of course, What’s Hot, What’s Not… and hopefully some winners.


Nov 18, 202153:38
Behind The Boxes - Ep 13 – Special Guest, Million Dollar Chase Winning trainer Peter Lagogiane + Top Gun preview.

Behind The Boxes - Ep 13 – Special Guest, Million Dollar Chase Winning trainer Peter Lagogiane + Top Gun preview.

What’s it like to win a million dollars twice?

Duke and Battler find out this week on Behind The Boxes, as they are joined by trainer Peter Lagogiane, who won the Million Dollar Chase in 2018 with Mystic Riot and again in 2020 with Handsome Prince. Peter also takes the time to give us some training tips along the way.

PLUS - a preview of all the TAB Topgun action from The Meadows on Saturday night, plus a look back on the features last week.

Catch the episode now…​

Nov 04, 202159:13
Behind The Boxes - Ep 12 – GRNSW Announce The Phoenix Slot + Feature Racing Review from Goulburn & Lismore Cups

Behind The Boxes - Ep 12 – GRNSW Announce The Phoenix Slot + Feature Racing Review from Goulburn & Lismore Cups

Behind The Boxes is back with another big episode!

Duke and Battler take us through the exciting announcement from GRNSW regarding the $750,000 TAB Phoenix - in a partnership with The Daily Telegraph, it is YOU who will decide who will run as the GRNSW representative in the final at The Meadows on December 18.

Wow was awesome winning the Goulburn Cup and Cash View was sensational in the Lismore Cup, tune in for a full review with interviews.

Then of course there's What's Hot, What's Not... and the all-important dogs to follow. Watch the episode now!​

Oct 29, 202142:29
Behind The Boxes - Ep 11 Vic Peters - Peter Mosman Wrap + Goulburn & Lismore Cup previews

Behind The Boxes - Ep 11 Vic Peters - Peter Mosman Wrap + Goulburn & Lismore Cup previews

Duke and Battler return for another big episode of #BehindTheBoxes.

How good was it to see Group racing return to Wentworth Park? They dissect all the feature races from the night.

It was a big few days with heats of the Goulburn Cup on Sunday and the Lismore Cup on Tuesday, and Duke and Battler have a full preview of each race.

Combine that with an intriguing Rumour File and of course, What’s Hot and What is so not… you are in for a treat! ​

Oct 21, 202101:04:31
Behind The Boxes - Ep 10 Special Guests Mick Hardman, Andy Lord & David Smith

Behind The Boxes - Ep 10 Special Guests Mick Hardman, Andy Lord & David Smith

Duke and Battler are pumped this week on Behind The Boxes, as Group 1 racing returns to Wentworth Park with the running of the Ladbrokes Vic Peters Classic and Peter Mosman Opal, plus a Group 1-class running of the Sydney Cup.

Hear from Mick Hardman, who has Fernando's Glory and Analysing in the Peter Mosman Opal, and hear how Andy Lord expects the Vic Peters Classic to pan out for Bandit Ned. David Smith also drops in to tell us how Super Estrella and Prim And Proper will go in the Sydney Cup!

There's also a stack of updates on the latest in greyhound racing this week.

A Group 1 podcast for Group 1 Racing... catch the episode now.

Oct 14, 202101:24:01
Behind The Boxes Ep 9 - Group Racing Is Back - Full previews of Black Top, Vic Peters, Peter Mosman + much more

Behind The Boxes Ep 9 - Group Racing Is Back - Full previews of Black Top, Vic Peters, Peter Mosman + much more

Duke and Battler are pumped for the Black Top at Ladbrokes Gardens - Newcastle Greyhounds tomorrow night - they give us their tips after chatting to Mick Lill (now honorary BTB Host, also Team More Sauce and Casual Glance) and Minnie Finn (Zipping Kyrgios).

Feature racing has returned to Wentworth Park Greyhounds - Duke and Battler review the exciting #SydneyCup heats from last night (how good Stanley Road?!) and look ahead to the Group 1 Ladbrokes Vic Peters Classic and Group 1 Ladbrokes Peter Mosman Opal Heats which are run on Saturday at Headquarters.

On top of that, they also find the time to tell us #WhatsHot and #WhatsNot, and hopefully a few winners!

Oct 07, 202155:31
Behind The Boxes Ep 8 - Black Top Edition with Mick Lill and Mark Davidson.

Behind The Boxes Ep 8 - Black Top Edition with Mick Lill and Mark Davidson.

Who wins the Black Top? Mick Lill (More Sauce / Casual Glance) and Mark Davidson (Mickey Doo / Ritza William) tell us why their dogs can win

Feature racing is here, Wentworth Park is back, and that has Duke and Battler raring to go this week on Behind The Boxes!

Who wins the Black Top? Mick Lill (More Sauce / Casual Glance) and Mark Davidson (Mickey Doo / Ritza William) tell us why their dogs can win, plus get the lowdown on the record-breaking prize money announcement from Greyhound Racing NSW, What's Hot and What's Not... and a tip for the NRL Grand Final, among other things...

Sep 30, 202155:59
Behind The Boxes Ep 7 - Guest – Leading Trainer Jason MacKay – A Trainers Masterclass.

Behind The Boxes Ep 7 - Guest – Leading Trainer Jason MacKay – A Trainers Masterclass.

Behind The Boxes is back this week with a very special training masterclass from one of the best in the business, Jason Mackay. Duke and Battler deep dive into his training career, and in turn, he gives us insight into his training methods... it's something no greyhound fan will want to miss!

Will Duke and Battler be able to find some winners? And hear their sneaky plans to attend the Irish Derby one day! What's Hot... What's Not... It's all here on Behind The Boxes

Sep 23, 202101:07:50
Behind The Boxes Ep 6 - Guests – Trainer Jorja Howard + GRNSW GM Commercial & Marketing Nick Babos

Behind The Boxes Ep 6 - Guests – Trainer Jorja Howard + GRNSW GM Commercial & Marketing Nick Babos

We have a jam-packed episode ready for you tonight on #BehindTheBoxes with no less than FOUR guests!

Jorja Howard had a dream start to her training career when Doing Time and Able Master gave her a race-to-race double at Maitland on July 26, and we get to know her a bit better, as well as her dad Robert who is also a successful trainer.

The Phoenix is set to light up Australia later this year and GRNSW’s General Manager of Commercial and Marketing, Nick Babos, tells us about the decision to buy a slot in the $1.145 M race, with plenty more exciting times ahead for greyhound racing in NSW. 

Stephen Bowes, GRNSW’s Commercial Partnerships Manager, tells us about an exciting affiliation with Real Pet Foods, and as usual, the part you have all been waiting for - the goss on What’s Hot, and What’s definitely NOT, from Duke and Battler.​

Sep 16, 202154:43
 Behind The Boxes Ep 5 - Guests - Team Lills (Michael & Michelle) - Jaimee Rogers

Behind The Boxes Ep 5 - Guests - Team Lills (Michael & Michelle) - Jaimee Rogers

This week on Behind The Boxes Duke and Battler talk about the importance of reaching out to mate for #RUOK Day, and speak to Tabcorp Media Personality Jaimee Rogers who will swim the English Channel next year in a bid to raise $50,000 for Gotcha4Life, the brainchild of Gus Worland.

We also get to know Michelle and Michael Lill a bit better and get the latest on rising stars, More Sauce and Casual Glance.

Also, Duke harbours a guilty pleasure .... what does he have a soft spot for? 

What's hot and What's Not plus we try and find you a winner.

Find out on Behind The Boxes!

Sep 09, 202156:14
Behind The Boxes Ep 4 - Guests - Wade Birch GWIC & Trainer Steve Kavanagh

Behind The Boxes Ep 4 - Guests - Wade Birch GWIC & Trainer Steve Kavanagh

The action doesn’t stop in greyhound racing, and nor does banter on Behind The Boxes...

Duke and Battler rumble through the memories with trainer Steve Kavanagh and GWIC's Wade Birch pops in for a chat all things racing.

Subscribe today!

Sep 02, 202158:50
Behind The Boxes Ep 3 - Guest - Team Brewer & GRNSW COO Wayne Billett

Behind The Boxes Ep 3 - Guest - Team Brewer & GRNSW COO Wayne Billett

This week we are joined by Team Brewer as well as GRNSW COO Wayne Billett for a light hearted and sometimes serious chat about the greyhound industry.

The boys also try and find some winners and discuss what's hot and what's not.

Aug 26, 202146:42
Behind The Boxes Ep 2 - Special Guest Ryan Papenhuyzen

Behind The Boxes Ep 2 - Special Guest Ryan Papenhuyzen

Rugby league superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is our very special guest joining Duke and Battler on this week’s action packed episode of Behind The Boxes. Leading trainer Mick Hardman also drops by for a chat, plus all the news, and a few tips for the weekend.

Aug 19, 202141:42
Behind The Boxes Ep 1 - Special Guest Tony Mestrov GRNSW CEO

Behind The Boxes Ep 1 - Special Guest Tony Mestrov GRNSW CEO

Mark Duclos & Tim Newbold have a light hearted and sometimes serious discussion on the greyhound industry. They try to find you a winner and will interview all the people in the know. 

This week's special guest is GRNSW CEO - Tony Mestrov.

Aug 12, 202151:33