In this episode, Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne preview one of the most emotionally charged stops on the US Equestrian Open calendar, as the series heads to Rebecca Farm. At the center of the action is Mai Baum, making his final upper-level appearance after an iconic career with Tamie Smith.

Episode Highlights

• Annie and Diarmuid reflect on Mai Baum’s legacy and what makes this the perfect venue for his farewell.
• The pair break down the stats: Mai Baum tops the Prediction Centre with a 61% win chance and a formidable first-phase average of 24.
• Expect fireworks across the field—Rebecca Farm’s wide-open terrain makes time a major factor.
• Big performances are needed from names like James Alliston, Tommy Greengard, and young gun Jack Curtis.
• The leaderboard is wide open heading into the break—will this be the shake-up weekend?
• Insights into course dynamics, home-field advantage, and the West Coast vs. East Coast narrative.

Guests Annie Bishop Diarmuid Byrne

Listen to the James Alliston interview here.

Listen to the Mai Baum episode here.

Read the Mai Baum article  here.

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