Season 4 of "Who's the Boss" is here with a stampeding adventure in horse racing! Join Adam Peacock and legendary jockey Glen Boss as they step onto the hallowed turf of Arrowfield Stud. With thousands of acres dedicated to the finest breeding, this iconic farm sets the stage for an in depth interview with Australian horse breeding royalty, John Messara.

John Messara shares insights into Arrowfield's journey since its establishment in 1985, highlighting its role in shaping the Australian thoroughbred landscape. The discussion covers the stud's commitment to breeding excellence, its renowned stallion roster—including the four-time leading sire Snitzel—and its contributions to producing elite racehorses. Messara also reflects on his personal journey from a young immigrant to a leader in the racing industry, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of passion, innovation, and tradition in thoroughbred breeding.

So kick your feet up, put your headphones on, disregard anything you're meant to be doing and allow us to take you deep into the world horse breeding and into the mind, backstory, and life of John Messara on the pristine land of Arrowfield stud.

0:00 - Introduction and Race Recap

0:13 - Recap of last week in Scone with Jim Cassidy

0:34 - Scone trip, golf, and race talk

0:47 - Bossy’s upcoming half marathon training

3:25 - Bossy’s most “stupid” sign-up — riding in Cox Plate

4:02 - The toll and recovery from that effort

5:27 - Peacock asks for nutrition tips

7:15 - Bossy’s memories of State of Origin

8:04 - Post-game celebrations and professionalism

9:44 - Bossy’s plans for matching jerseys

9:57 - Arrowfield Stud intro

10:46 - Interview with John Messara

11:05 - John's background and early racing days

12:01 - Breeding and bloodline strategies

14:03 - Danehill and Danzig bloodlines in Australia

17:01 - Buying Danehill amid economic recession

20:09 - Riders and breeding industry insights

22:01 - Key race moments and achievements

26:06 - Arrowfield’s facilities, challenges

27:04 - Selecting stallions and patience

29:17 - Favorite horses, breeding successes

32:50 - Sending horses to sales versus homebreds

35:17 - Changes in racing and breeding

36:11 - Industry support and international bloodlines

39:02 - Patience with young stallions and horses

40:11 - The patience needed for 2 & 3-year-old development

41:01 - International influences: Japanese racing, and bloodlines

58:55 Bossy's Best

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