Who's The Boss?

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.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.00:00 — Opening and welcome to Kingsley Bartholomew00:45 — Spring carnival recap: Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate02:00 — A toast to the Melbourne Cup03:12 — AirTouch sponsor message04:00 — How to assess Melbourne Cup form and overseas ratings05:24 — Overseas jockeys and adapting to Australian racing08:33 — Why some international horses thrive in Australia10:30 — Melbourne Cup essentials: weight, stamina and acceleration12:39 — What made Makybe Diva exceptional?13:18 — Point of Law: talent, temperament and settling concerns15:56 — Ciaron Maher’s training operation and horsemanship17:08 — How jockeys judge a horse’s staying ability17:54 — Saint George’s Melbourne Cup credentials20:05 — Trust Your Instinct and the international contenders21:47 — Call of the Card: big bets and competitive bookmakers23:36 — Finding value and maintaining price discipline25:44 — Parade behaviour, barrier problems and warning signs27:47 — Bossy’s Melbourne Cup memories and Sir Dragonet29:31 — The Melbourne Cup’s enduring appeal30:07 — World Pool and the merged tote explained31:37 — Racing taxes and the challenge of professional punting32:54 — Judging the betting process rather than the result34:36 — Track bias, weather and finding an edge36:21 — Should the Cox Plate return to Moonee Valley?37:16 — Flemington track conditions ahead of the carnival38:12 — Bossy’s Best: Victoria Derby preview and selections39:17 — Should the Victoria Derby be shortened to 2,000 metres?40:09 — Coolmore Stud Stakes preview42:27 — Empire Rose Stakes preview43:49 — IPE Events: Flemington carnival hospitality45:01 — Golden Eagle preview48:10 — Final Melbourne Cup tips49:53 — Closing thanks and upcoming previews50:49 — Like and subscribeThanks 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

Champion horse trainer Bjorn Baker joins Glen Boss and Adam Peacock for an Everest and Caulfield Cup special on Who’s the Boss. From a five-winner haul at Randwick to his dad’s second-place finish in the Melbourne Cup, Bjorn shares the highs, heartbreak and stories behind the racing, plus his love of marathon running.There’s also a trip to Royal Ascot, stirring up the Poms and plenty of banter about convicts and the apparent lack of Aussie humility. And when the winners roll in, Bjorn admits he can enjoy the celebrations a little too much. Big races, big stories and a guest who knows how to have a good time.00:00 Welcome Bjorn Baker02:08 The Everest and spring racing06:17 Warwoven’s Cox Plate chances10:48 Rachel King’s rise12:55 Warwoven’s temperament and stable routine16:44 Murray Baker and Bjorn’s training journey19:05 Green Spaces and Caulfield Cup tactics24:43 Can anyone beat Ka Ying Rising?32:08 Bjorn’s big-race celebrations35:10 Punting, superstition and five winners38:05 Glen Boss remembers Yes Yes Yes39:33 Overpass and Royal Ascot43:03 Racehorse ownership and honest communication47:13 The Everest tips49:39 King Charles III Stakes tips51:09 Silver Eagle tips52:33 Caulfield Cup tips55:56 Bjorn’s best bets and sign-off

What happens when the man who’s spent decades telling racing’s biggest stories takes the hot seat? Legendary racing journalist Ray Thomas joins Adam Peacock and Glen Boss on Who’s the Boss? to share extraordinary yarns from more than 30 years covering the sport. From a Kerry Packer betting scoop that nearly cost him his job to behind-the-scenes memories of Makybe Diva, TJ Smith and Gai Waterhouse, Ray lifts the lid on racing’s greatest characters and his long friendship with Bossy. The boys also talk champions, comparing Kingston Town, Black Caviar and Winx, before turning their attention to a spring carnival heating up fast. Bossy gives his verdict on Ka Ying Rising’s Sydney trial ahead of The Everest, explains why he’s sticking with Sir Delius for the Cox Plate, and delivers Bossy’s Best for a huge Group 1 weekend at Caulfield. Settle in for great stories, plenty of laughs and racing insight from those who’ve lived it—and don’t forget to like and subscribe.0:00 Intro and welcome2:11 Ray Thomas joins the boys4:52 Trust, respect and life as a racing journalist8:43 Jack Denham stories10:48 Untold stories and Universal Prince’s Melbourne Cup scratching13:57 The Kerry Packer scoop that nearly cost Ray his job19:23 Memories of TJ Smith and Gai Waterhouse23:49 Ray and Bossy’s long friendship27:31 Behind the scenes with Makybe Diva32:08 The toughest stories to write34:02 Racing’s greatest: Kingston Town, Makybe Diva, Black Caviar and Winx41:26 Ka Ying Rising’s brilliance and distance potential44:12 What makes Chris Waller special?48:03 Ray’s new chapter at Racing and Sports50:34 Ray’s Melbourne Cup horses to watch52:34 Reflecting on Ray’s career53:10 Bossy’s verdict on Ka Ying Rising’s Everest trial54:51 Why Bossy is sticking with Sir Delius56:56 Bossy’s Best: Might And Power Stakes58:17 Bossy’s Best: Caulfield Guineas59:31 Bossy’s Best: Toorak Handicap1:00:18 Wrap-up and Everest special previewThanks 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

It’s Grand Final Week, and Who’s the Boss? is joined by Sydney Roosters champion and NRL legend Anthony Minichiello for a huge special episode!Mini sits down with Adam Peacock and Glen Boss to look back on his incredible career, from premiership glory with the Roosters to representing NSW and Australia on the biggest stages. He shares some of his favourite Grand Final memories, what it takes to perform when everything is on the line, and plenty of stories from his time in rugby league.The boys also dive into all the excitement surrounding Grand Final Week, break down the biggest talking points ahead of the decider, and get Mini’s perspective on the modern game.Plus, there’s plenty of racing chat, stories, laughs and the usual Who’s the Boss? chaos.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.au0:00 – Intro & Anthony Minichiello joins the show2:33 – Mini’s incredible Arthur Beetson & Golden Boot story5:12 – What it really feels like to play in an NRL Grand Final Pasted text(3)9:19 – How NRL teams prepare and game plan each week11:23 – The pressure of Grand Final day13:04 – Mini reflects on three straight Roosters Grand Finals Pasted text(3)15:12 – Why the early 2000s was such a great era of rugby league16:19 – Inside the Roosters dressing room before a game18:47 – What it’s really like inside the Sydney Roosters Pasted text(3)20:37 – Nick Politis, loyalty & the culture behind the Roosters Pasted text(3)37:35 – How Mini changed his lifestyle to extend his career37:39 – Mini’s approach to nutrition, sleep & recovery Pasted text(3)40:15 – NRL Grand Final preview & Sam Walker discussion Pasted text(3)45:30 – Bossy’s racing selections Pasted text(3)46:22 – Bossy’s Best: NRL Grand Final predictions46:35 – Clive Churchill Medal predictions47:05 – Who wins the NRL Grand Final? Pasted text(3)50:43 – Wrap-up

Who’s The Boss? is back for another huge episode, with former Wallaby Matt Dunning joining Adam Peacock and Glen Boss for a cracking chat! Dunning takes the boys inside his rugby career, sharing some brilliant stories from his time playing at the highest level, the characters he met along the way and some of the unforgettable moments from his playing days. He also opens up about life after rugby and gives his thoughts on how the game has changed over the years. As always, there’s plenty of laughs and classic banter as the boys also dive into the latest news from the worlds of sport and racing, with Bossy giving his take on everything happening on and off the track. Great stories, big opinions and plenty of laughs. Don’t miss another massive episode of Who’s The Boss? 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

Who’s The Boss? is BACK for Season 8 and we’re kicking things off with a massive guest, Rob Waterhouse!Rob joins Adam Peacock and Glen Boss for a cracking chat covering his life in racing, the famous Waterhouse family, the betting world and some incredible stories from a lifetime around the track. From the characters he’s met to the biggest moments he’s witnessed, Rob gives the boys a fascinating look inside one of Australian racing’s most recognisable families.Plus, Bossy and Peacock are back into all the latest racing and sporting headlines as Season 8 gets underway. Strap in, Who’s The Boss? is back!Thanks to our SponsorsLadbrokes - Sign up today www.ladbrokes.com.auAirtouch - For all your air conditioning needs go to www.airtouch.net.au0:00 Season eight premiere2:36 Show sponsorship3:40 Evolution of racing9:55 Form analysis and expertise14:10 Life with Gay Waterhouse17:20 Legacy of TJ Smith20:40 Learning from the greats27:05 Market trends and imports30:40 Champion performances35:05 Betting and industry state39:20 Bossy’s best betting tips44:25 Final reflections and wrapIPE - International Premier Events. To book your tickets for your favourite sporting events go to ipevents.com.au

The Who's The Boss? podcast is back with another massive episode as Adam Peacock and Glen Boss are joined by Wallabies legend and former Australian captain Stirling Mortlock. One of Australian rugby's greatest ever centres, Stirling reflects on his incredible playing career, captaining the Wallabies, unforgettable Bledisloe Cup battles, World Cup memories, leadership, life after rugby and the lessons he's taken from elite sport into business.Bossy and Peacock also dive into Stirling's biggest career moments, the changing landscape of Australian rugby, what it takes to build winning cultures, and some of the funniest stories from his time on and off the field. It's an honest, entertaining and insightful conversation with one of the game's true greats, packed with plenty of laughs along the way.Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment with your favourite Stirling Mortlock memory. New episodes of Who's The Boss? drop every week featuring some of Australia's biggest names from sport, racing and beyond.01:50 Stirling Mortlock joins04:20 Eddie Jones as coach05:00 '03 World Cup and Melbourne Cup10:00 Current Wallabies 17:45 Beating NZ in World Cup semi final 23:35 Looking back on career 31:15 Future of collision sports34:45 Captain Insano45:35 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

Who's The Boss? is back with another cracking episode, and this week Adam Peacock and Glen Boss are joined by rugby league legend Paul 'Fatty' Vautin.From his unforgettable playing days and coaching career to his time as one of Australia's most loved TV personalities, Fatty shares incredible stories from a lifetime in rugby league and the media. The boys dive into the biggest moments of his career, State of Origin memories, the characters he played alongside, and his thoughts on the current game.As always, Bossy and Peacock also cover the latest racing news, preview the upcoming feature meetings, discuss the biggest stories in sport, and share plenty of laughs along the way.If you're a fan of rugby league, racing, and great storytelling, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Thanks to our SponsorsLadbrokes - Sign up today www.ladbrokes.com.au Airtouch - 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