Episodes
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McCarthy’s Breeding Success Story Generations in the Making
The pursuit to breed a successful family line is beginning to emerge for Greg McCarthy after three-year-old Ayrton showed clear ability to step out and score his first black type win in the Group 3 Gunsynd Classic at Eagle Farm. With decades of hard work unfolding, the Cambridge breeder shares...
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Satherley a Mother of Winning Rides
Loyalty and perseverance have paid off for jockey Lynsey Satherley who continues to showcase her riding talents after quickly becoming the frontrunner for wins on the new polytrack surface in Cambridge. Emily managed to steal a moment with the hard-working horsewoman who touches on her roles…
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McNeill Jumping to New Heights
It was a day to remember for loyal jumps jockey Hamish McNeill after skilfully guiding Arite Guru and Eion across the line to take out both feature races at Ellerslie on Monday. Hopeful for the future, Hamish joins the show to relive a stellar day at the races which derives from a background that...
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Dr Chris Phillips Derby Dreams Realised
Respected equine veterinarian Dr Chris Phillips now walks amongst the elite after breeding his first derby winner in Kukeracha who prevailed in the Group 1 Queensland Derby on Saturday. The Group 1 breeder shares the emotions behind the feature win that stems from a philosophy built on his...
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Women in Racing Ride to the Top
Apprentice jockey Hazel Schofer is in a remarkable run of form where her impressive feats leave her in the running to claim this season’s apprenticeship title and joins a number of successful female riders at the top of the table. Emily phoned in to the Taranaki based rider who briefly discusses…
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Latta Reaches Platinum Milestone
Awapuni horsewoman Lisa Latta carried on her winning way bringing Platinum Star to her maiden victory at Woodville on Sunday who in return provided Lisa with her 1000th New Zealand trained winner. Lisa joins the show to tell us more about her training operation, how her career unfolded before...
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Kiwi-Breds to the Fore
The integrity and class of thoroughbreds bred or sold in New Zealand continues to be displayed in some of Australia’s most prestigious races to date. Commenting on the ongoing success is New Zealand Bloodstock’s Managing Director Andrew Seabrook, who shares is opinion on what makes kiwi-bred...
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Clotworthy Defies Odds
Partners Emma and Shaun Clotworthy had a taste of success after unearthing their newest stable star Hezashocka who dented the reputations of his rivals to win the Group 2 Trelawney Stud Championship Stakes at Ellerslie. Emily phoned in to learn more about the training dynamics of the Clotworthy...
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Johnson Riding Crest of a Wave
Well on her way to claim her first Jockey’s Premiership Danielle Johnson is enjoying a star-studded season that has seen her celebrate a four-figure milestone off the back of a recent feat in the Group 1 New Zealand Breeder’s Stakes aboard the gutsy mare Avantage. Having caught the insatiable...
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Marsh Savouring a Season of Success
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh has made no hesitation to stamp himself as one of New Zealand’s leading trainers since branching from a training partnership with father Bruce Marsh. So Emily checks in with Stephen to learn a little bit more about his humble beginnings and the key component to his...
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Getting to know Hall Of Fame Jockey David Peake
Hall Of Fame recipient David Peake joins the show to reflect on his induction into the New Zealand Racing Hall Of Fame as a tribute from his pairs for his long-time involvement in the industry. From a non-racing background, Peake recalls some of his most memorable career highlights which stems…
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Nigel Tiley Looks to the Future
Trainer Nigel Tiley joins Emily on the show in light of his training operation undergoing some recent structural changes due to the downsizing of his racing team. The globally successful horseman touches on the reasons for the change, how his career unfolded since coming from a non-riding...
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Inside Word with Hall Of Fame Trainer John Wheeler
With new recipients being honoured at this year’s Hall Of Fame event, Emily checks in with John Wheeler who celebrated his induction into New Zealand’s Racing Hall Of Fame in 2010 after forging a remarkable reputation as a trainer and leader for the industry. John reflects on his early days…
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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
Ocean Billy’s triumph in the Group 1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup is more than a feel-good story about the glamour that comes at the pinnacle of racing, for owner-trainer Bill Pomare it was a decision he made when faced with a life of adversity – let it decide for him or make something of...
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Momentous Derby Win for O’Sullivan
Keeping emotions in check proved difficult when gallant galloper Rocket Spade was first across the line to take out the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby for trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott. Having won the Group 1 event twice as a jockey, Lance reflects on his time in the saddle…
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Dee Breaks Australasian Record
It was a surreal moment for jockey Michael Dee after learning he entered the record books being the longest-priced Group 1 winner in Australasian racing when he took out the Group 1 Australian Guineas aboard Luna Fox at Flemington. Emily checked in with the expat kiwi after his thrilling...
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Shocking Stayer Delivers for Richardson
Kiwi-bred galloper Defibrillate continues to stamp his authority on Australian soil after providing an electric win in the Listed Mornington Cup Prelude on Saturday for his former trainer Graham Richardson, so Emily managed to steal a moment from Graham to learn more about his connection with the...
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A Royal Performance Realises Career Breakthrough for Vance
Ardmore based trainer Bob Vance had a taste of Group 1 success from the other side of the fence after Royal Performer spoiled the show for race favourites upstaging his rivals in the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes at Te Rapa on Saturday. Bob joins the show to reminisce the milestone win, how he...
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The Belle Legacy Continues
Anticipation grows for veteran breeder Marie Leicester as dual Horse of the Year Melody Belle makes tracks in search of a record breaking 14th Group 1 victory when she contests the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes at Te Rapa on Saturday, one clear of champion racemare Sunline. Marie explains the...
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ITBA Recognises Cunningham from Afar
Curraghmore’s Gordon Cunningham was recently named by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association as the recipient of the Wild Geese trophy, an award that acknowledges Irish men and women who have represented their country abroad with excellence. Emily took the opportunity to find out more about...
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Levante Rises to the Challenge
Connections of emerging mare Levante were left on the edge of their seats when her talents were put to the fore as she stormed home from last taking out the Group 2 Westbury Classic on Karaka Million night. Emily managed to steal a moment with Ancroft Stud’s Philip Brown part owner of the...
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Otaki Pair Relishing in Group Success
Dynamic couple Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard experienced the taste of Group 1 victory after talented filly Bonham overulled her rivals in the Group 1 Levin Classic at Trentham on Saturday. Hollie joins the show to discuss the day-to-day running of the Otaki stable and how she applies a unique...
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From Racing to Rodeo
Steeplechasing and bull riding is not your typical sporting combination but for jockey Chad Ormsby they’re both sports that require skill and a good dose of courage. Emily phoned in after the Matamata horseman succumbed to a broken leg in a recent bull riding accident to learn more about his...
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Goss Shows no Sign of Slowing Down
A quiet retirement is not an option for Tauranga based trainer Cliff Goss who is receiving plenty of thrills on the track with talented Swiss Ace gelding Gold Watch who looks to have a bright future in store. Emily caught up with Cliff this week to discuss his unique approach to training, future...
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Surgenor Shining in Group Success
Ardmore trainer Joanne Surgenor is reeling in that winning feeling after underrated mare Showoroses dented the reputations of her rivals to take out the Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes at Te Rapa on Saturday. Joanne joined the show to reflect on the electric win and we get to learn more about her...
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Columbus County set to Impress
‘King of the Valley’ Caspar Fownes training efforts will be focused on this weekend’s Hong Kong International Races where the son of Redwood, Columbus County is set to contest in the Group 1 Hong Kong Vase. Caspar shares his thoughts on the gelding who looks to demonstrate a promising run and…
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Hypnos Awakens for Group One Raid
A dream could soon become reality for Ron Dixon owner of three-time stakes winner Hypnos as he steps up to contest the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes at Trentham on Saturday. Emily learns more about the five-year-old and a common theme amongst Dixon’s growing list of winners as he sets out to…
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Bob Peters Reflects a Lifetimes Work
Not many would doubt the influential role Bob Peters has played in racing having developed rigorous pedigree lines through careful mating’s and his overall success is an indication of hard work and dedication for the profession. Emily Bosson was accompanied by the prominent owner-breeder Bob…
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Keegan Unearths another Gem
Time and patience has paid off for Stratford based trainer Trudy Keegan after rising star galloper Aimee’s Jewel recorded a stunning victory in the Group 3 Valachi Down’s Canterbury Breeders’ Stakes at Riccarton last week. Emily caught up with Trudy to learn more about what goes on behind the...
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Innes in Winning Form
Top hoop Leith Innes is on the show this week to discuss his nail biting win in the Group 1 2000 Guineas aboard rising star galloper Aegon that saw him emulate the victory of his late sire Sacred Falls, we learn a little more about Leith’s career as a jockey and the running of a small business…
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The Emma-Lee Browne Team is out in Force
Cambridge trainers David and Emma-Lee Browne have plenty to look forward too after progressive stayer Gone West displayed a picture perfect performance at Ellerslie on Tuesday. In light of Emma-Lee’s latest success we learn more about what it takes to raise a family while training a team of…
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A Dream Come True for Moroney
As the fiercely contested race draws near expat Kiwi Mike Moroney joins the show to reminisce his historic Melbourne Cup victory two decades ago with the regally bred gelding Brew. Mike explains an interesting tale behind the win and now has his sights set on his next big goal.
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Successful Female Trainer Debbie Sweeney Does It All
Racing thoroughbreds was inevitable for Te Awamutu based trainer Debbie Sweeney having learnt most of her craft from father and former co-trainer Graeme Sanders before going solo, Debbie offers some insight into the recent Breeze Up preparations and how she successfully runs a training...
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Ready to Run Sale Preview
New Zealand Bloodstock Sales Manager Danny Rolston joins the show to analyse an exciting catalogue of two-year-olds who will go under the hammer at the upcoming Ready to Run Sales. Danny talks a little bit more about his varied role and how the effects of Covid-19 forced innovative thinking to...
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Zame Partnership Reaps Rewards
Zame Partnership co-founder, Bart Zame, is becoming familiar with that winning feeling after rising star galloper Aegon stormed home to seize the Group 2 Hawkes Bay Guineas, Emily caught up with Bart to find out what sparked an immediate interest in racing and how the partnership came about as…
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Collett Reaches Major Milestone
Kiwi jockey Samantha Collett continued to showcase her riding talents after claiming her 800th winner aboard Supreme Heights at New Plymouth on Saturday. Emily checks in with Sam to learn more about her time in the sport; family ties; and noteworthy advice when pursuing a career in racing.
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New Season Faces it’s Biggest Challenge
While the current global situation daunts the minds of many it’s only fitting to reflect on the positives and look forward to the activity of the new season. Emily caught up with Westbury’s General Manager Russell Warwick for a post-season recap; coping with running a successful operation through…
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Bary Celebrates Tarzino Victory
A shock win has left emotions running high for the connections of Tarzino Trophy winner Callsign Mav after dominating his rivals in the first Group 1 of the season, Emily caught up with trainer and co-owner John Bary who reflects on the outsiders upsetting victory and an early involvement that…
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Hawkins in the Hotseat
On the show this week is international racing expert Andrew Hawkins who gives a brief analysis of potential Melbourne Cup contenders and how Australia's most famous race is taking shape due a widespread pandemic, Hawkins touches on his diverse roles within the industry and some simple advise for...
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A Bright Future Beckons for Shailer
A relationship spanning 20 years and a new alliance has seen Kris Shailer relish in recent success after scoring double at Te Rapa on Saturday alongside prominent trainer Stephen Autridge as co-trainers, Shailer reflects on his diverse career within the industry and looks forward to what they can...
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