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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.