{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66cf085f773c5e2de56ce7df/6ae2bddd79221fdbff386357?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Melbourne Cup 2026: What Everyone’s Missing | Kingsley Bartholomew","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66cf085f773c5e2de56ce7df/1793244260587-7748e7b0-787d-4e5d-850a-c95160390905.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does Kingsley Bartholomew look for in a Melbourne Cup winner? In Episode 7 of Who’s the Boss, Kingsley joins Bossy and Adam to share his three hard-and-fast Cup rules, assess the international contenders and discuss when to do your form. Bossy adds his own rules and weighs in on Point of Law, while the boys explore how Australia’s most famous race has evolved—and why it still commands so much attention.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, there’s debate over track bias, the future of the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley and what to expect at Flemington. Bossy reflects on the uncertainty of climbing aboard a Cup runner, before the boys turn their attention to the Victoria Derby, Coolmore Stud Stakes, Empire Rose Stakes, Golden Eagle and Melbourne Cup. Big-race discussion, strong opinions and plenty of laughs as the spring carnival heats up.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 — Opening and welcome to Kingsley Bartholomew</p><p>00:45 — Spring carnival recap: Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate</p><p>02:00 — A toast to the Melbourne Cup</p><p>03:12 — AirTouch sponsor message</p><p>04:00 — How to assess Melbourne Cup form and overseas ratings</p><p>05:24 — Overseas jockeys and adapting to Australian racing</p><p>08:33 — Why some international horses thrive in Australia</p><p>10:30 — Melbourne Cup essentials: weight, stamina and acceleration</p><p>12:39 — What made Makybe Diva exceptional?</p><p>13:18 — Point of Law: talent, temperament and settling concerns</p><p>15:56 — Ciaron Maher’s training operation and horsemanship</p><p>17:08 — How jockeys judge a horse’s staying ability</p><p>17:54 — Saint George’s Melbourne Cup credentials</p><p>20:05 — Trust Your Instinct and the international contenders</p><p>21:47 — Call of the Card: big bets and competitive bookmakers</p><p>23:36 — Finding value and maintaining price discipline</p><p>25:44 — Parade behaviour, barrier problems and warning signs</p><p>27:47 — Bossy’s Melbourne Cup memories and Sir Dragonet</p><p>29:31 — The Melbourne Cup’s enduring appeal</p><p>30:07 — World Pool and the merged tote explained</p><p>31:37 — Racing taxes and the challenge of professional punting</p><p>32:54 — Judging the betting process rather than the result</p><p>34:36 — Track bias, weather and finding an edge</p><p>36:21 — Should the Cox Plate return to Moonee Valley?</p><p>37:16 — Flemington track conditions ahead of the carnival</p><p>38:12 — Bossy’s Best: Victoria Derby preview and selections</p><p>39:17 — Should the Victoria Derby be shortened to 2,000 metres?</p><p>40:09 — Coolmore Stud Stakes preview</p><p>42:27 — Empire Rose Stakes preview</p><p>43:49 — IPE Events: Flemington carnival hospitality</p><p>45:01 — Golden Eagle preview</p><p>48:10 — Final Melbourne Cup tips</p><p>49:53 — Closing thanks and upcoming previews</p><p>50:49 — Like and subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to our Sponsors Ladbrokes - Sign up today www.ladbrokes.com.au AirTouch - For all your air conditioning needs go to www.airtouch.net.au IPE - International Premier Events. To book your tickets for your favourite sporting events go to ipevents.com.au</p>","author_name":"Glen Boss"}