Episode 5 for the year already.

Current Central West Jockey Premiership leader Emma Bell joins Max and Andrew for a chat after a successful double at Barcaldine on Saturday.

Brooke, Max and Wattsy lead in with a review of racing from Barcaldine and Mt Isa over the weekend. 

And the talking point for the week, are the benchmark and race programming system working as they are intended to? Does it benefit country racing? Does it need a re-jig? The team give their thoughts on the perceived lack of Class/Plate races in the bush, and whether the benchmark system follow common sense, or something more left field. Let us know your thoughts on our social media. 

Andrew, Brooke and Max cover all the results from Charleville!

The panel covers the topic of middle distance racing in the bush after the McKinlay Cup - which was traditionally 1800metres - drops back to 1500metres. Are there enough mile races across all classes of horses? Does it generate the same turnover as the sprints, or the longer distance cups just not fashionable anymore? Should we see more "staying races" in the bush? Let us know your thoughts on social media. 

Then Mark Johnstone phones in to chat with Max and Wattsy after a training double on his home track!

Brooke, Max and Wattsy are back again, they need gear changes, have a listen to find out whats being listed in the form guide this weekend. 

All the results from Blackall and Mt Isa, and comeback jockey Ric McMahon joins Andrew and Max to talk about his return.  

And a country galloper says goodbye, Eschiele's connections call time on a glittering career.