In the high-stakes world of horse racing, few stories gallop like this one. In this episode, I sit down with John Best, a self-made racehorse trainer whose journey from mucking out ponies to winning at Royal Ascot, Keeneland, Dubai, and St Moritz is as inspiring as it is extraordinary.John shares how he built a world-class training facility from scratch, trained champions like Kingsgate Native, and turned bargain buys into million-pound horses. But it wasn’t always glamour—he talks about riding bareback as a kid, sleeping in tents at Pony Club camp, and how he clawed his way into the industry with no family background in racing.🐎 How a 14.2-hand pony with heart took on the best and nearly won The Oaks💰 Turning £14,000 into £325,000—and other jaw-dropping flips🏇 What makes a winning horse (and how to spot one at the sales)💡 The economic and emotional highs and lows of a life in racing💬 And the little filly who became the bravest horse he ever trainedWhether you’re a racing fan or just love a story about resilience, risk, and relentless passion, this episode is a must-listen.