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The Rise of John Wren
Manage episode 338510541 series 3370472
In 1893, John Wren, unemployed and from a poor family, set up the Collingwood Tote, an illegal betting shop that would achieve mythical status, depending on who you asked, as either a den of vice ruining the lives of many or as a symbol of the working class fighting back against discriminatory laws.
In its twenty years of operating, the police attempted to raid the tote so many times and failed to the point they gave up completely.
Instead, the establishment banned Wren’s horses from racing in the Spring Racing Carnival.
In response, Wren set up multiple alternative racecourses and significantly hurt their finances.
Titus O’Reily and Mick Molloy look at the rise of John Wren, a man who took on the establishment and built up a sporting empire that crossed horse racing, cycling and boxing.
Titus O'Reily and Mick Molloy are excited to announce the launch of Bizarre Plus, the new Membership program for even more Sports Bizarre.
As a member, you’ll get:
- A weekly bonus podcast
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes access
- A fortnightly newsletter
- Access to the members-only chatroom
- Ability to vote on future episodes
- Early access to any live show tickets
Follow Sports Bizarre on:
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Manage episode 338510541 series 3370472
In 1893, John Wren, unemployed and from a poor family, set up the Collingwood Tote, an illegal betting shop that would achieve mythical status, depending on who you asked, as either a den of vice ruining the lives of many or as a symbol of the working class fighting back against discriminatory laws.
In its twenty years of operating, the police attempted to raid the tote so many times and failed to the point they gave up completely.
Instead, the establishment banned Wren’s horses from racing in the Spring Racing Carnival.
In response, Wren set up multiple alternative racecourses and significantly hurt their finances.
Titus O’Reily and Mick Molloy look at the rise of John Wren, a man who took on the establishment and built up a sporting empire that crossed horse racing, cycling and boxing.
Titus O'Reily and Mick Molloy are excited to announce the launch of Bizarre Plus, the new Membership program for even more Sports Bizarre.
As a member, you’ll get:
- A weekly bonus podcast
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes access
- A fortnightly newsletter
- Access to the members-only chatroom
- Ability to vote on future episodes
- Early access to any live show tickets
Follow Sports Bizarre on:
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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