In a special episode, Fionnuala Timoney gives Gus the lowdown on her process for analysing a catalogue pedigree. Be it physical or digital, the catalogue is still the first port of call for many in the bloodstock industry when approaching the sale, but there is much, much more to a pedigree than simply what is on the 'page'.
Byron Rogers and Gus run the rule over the recent Australian juveniles, and find that several measure up. They dig into an historic weekend in the Fragrant Harbour (AKA Hong Kong), assess Eclipse Award voters' ability to have the honour, and look for bold new frontiers in money laundering.
Plus, what is the Pegasus World Cup's greatest gift to the world?
Suman Hedge returns from sin city to join Gus, and regale him of his favourite first season sires. They also look at the proven ones, pay tribute to a true innovator and Gus sounds off on Phar Lap claims.
Plus, is there a current active stallion that can be considered a 'sire of sires'?
Fionnuala Timoney joins Gus, to decide whether the sales company on the Gold Coast brought the magic to match the millions. They review the top lots, a few stars on the rise on the vendor front, pay tribute to a legend and Fionnuala even shares a link between a project she did on the Irish National Stud course and the a yearling Auction in 2023.
Plus, using average as a metric for sales success, is that fair?
It's the start of sales season and in this special episode, Kristen Buchanan joins Gus to discuss what to look for, and what to avoid when sourcing yearlings for less than AUD$100,000. They talk pedigree page, physical appearance and protecting owners.
Plus, sale day attire, trends to ignore and sale ground nosh.
In a New Year's special, Dan Delgado, host of The Jockey Club podcast joins Gus, to talk his favourite movie, Let It Ride. They talk the people, places and propiety of the film and what it's like to review it scene by scene.
Plus, jai alai punting, the America's Cup and the Mount Rushmore of racing movies.
The entire team give their highs and lows for 2022 and shares a story of randomness that only the thoroughbred industry can provide.
Plus, bold predictions for 2023 from the experts.
Fionnuala Timoney joins Gus, only to discover some impressive pedigree updates aren't real! They query wet track rebounds and whether Aussies are big in the old world, pay tribute to a retiring superstar jockey and one that was taken to soon.
Plus, second season sires. Are any of the current bunch going to appreciate in January?
Byron has unlocked level 2 with Gus, and wants jumpers out of his feed. They talk all the action from the fragrant harbour (that's Hong Kong), rate the most versatile training nations and re-tackle the three-year-old classics place in the season conundrum.
Plus, Jason Servis cops it, a multi million dollar payday doesn't go to Byron, and a campaign to get a great horse the name recognition he deserves takes root.
Suman is back at the bar with Gus, well actually he is living off the grid.... not by choice. They discuss the growing circus that is pre-sale, on farm inspections of yearlings. Is it really necessary, and what are the ramifications for the farms that are selling the yearlings?
Plus, bonkers breeding stock sales, budding star stallions, the best jockey in the world and a jewel of a race horse shines in Western Australia.
Gus goes on a crawl and catches up with Kristen Buchanan as she and apprentice Madi Derrick discuss; what it's like growing up in the West, trying to strike it big in the east, the benefits of being female in what has traditionally been a man's world, and what the future might hold for Western Australian racing.
Plus, rusty spanners, flight delays, and a racehorse that is almost old enough to vote, but still going strong.
Fionnuala Timoney joins Gus bar side, as they discuss the character building elements of the game. Whether it be the devastating floods currently impacting horseracing and breeding professionals up and down Australia's Eastern side, or something as simple of selling a horse that makes its new owner far more money, the industry is a great 'leveller'.
Plus, auction information from around the globe, heart warming stories out of Western Australia and, weirdly, the Olympics.
Byron Rogers hops on a stool next to Gus and holds forth on some momentous announcements from the world of horse racing, breeding, licensing and selling.
Plus, what's in a name? How can British racing afford itself? And what is a gelding?
Gus is joined at the bar by Suman Hedge to look back over a pretty mega week in the world of horse racing. From Melbourne to Kentucky, racing's cup(s) runneth over.
Plus, Suman loves a red horse, both big and small whilst Gus cans the TAB computers. Pull up a pew and join us.
