About this episode
Season 4 of "Who's the Boss" is here with a stampeding adventure in horse racing! Join Adam Peacock and legendary jockey Glen Boss as they step onto the hallowed turf of Arrowfield Stud. With thousands of acres dedicated to the finest breeding, this iconic farm sets the stage for an in depth interview with Australian horse breeding royalty, John Messara.John Messara shares insights into Arrowfield's journey since its establishment in 1985, highlighting its role in shaping the Australian thoroughbred landscape. The discussion covers the stud's commitment to breeding excellence, its renowned stallion roster—including the four-time leading sire Snitzel—and its contributions to producing elite racehorses. Messara also reflects on his personal journey from a young immigrant to a leader in the racing industry, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of passion, innovation, and tradition in thoroughbred breeding.So kick your feet up, put your headphones on, disregard anything you're meant to be doing and allow us to take you deep into the world horse breeding and into the mind, backstory, and life of John Messara on the pristine land of Arrowfield stud.0:00 - Introduction and Race Recap0:13 - Recap of last week in Scone with Jim Cassidy0:34 - Scone trip, golf, and race talk0:47 - Bossy’s upcoming half marathon training3:25 - Bossy’s most “stupid” sign-up — riding in Cox Plate4:02 - The toll and recovery from that effort5:27 - Peacock asks for nutrition tips7:15 - Bossy’s memories of State of Origin8:04 - Post-game celebrations and professionalism9:44 - Bossy’s plans for matching jerseys9:57 - Arrowfield Stud intro10:46 - Interview with John Messara11:05 - John's background and early racing days12:01 - Breeding and bloodline strategies14:03 - Danehill and Danzig bloodlines in Australia17:01 - Buying Danehill amid economic recession20:09 - Riders and breeding industry insights22:01 - Key race moments and achievements26:06 - Arrowfield’s facilities, challenges27:04 - Selecting stallions and patience29:17 - Favorite horses, breeding successes32:50 - Sending horses to sales versus homebreds35:17 - Changes in racing and breeding36:11 - Industry support and international bloodlines39:02 - Patience with young stallions and horses40:11 - The patience needed for 2 & 3-year-old development41:01 - International influences: Japanese racing, and bloodlines58:55 Bossy's BestThanks to our SponsorsLadbrokes - Sign up today www.ladbrokes.com.auAirtouch - For all your air conditioning needs go to www.airtouch.net.auIPE - International Premier Events. To book your tickets for your favourite sporting events go to ipevents.com.au Hosted on Acast. See
