🎙️ Welcome to Tailed Off – your go-to podcast for the wonderfully weird world of horse racing! 🏇

In this week’s episode, we have a very special guest - Tom Humphries. We talk about what it was like to be a jockey, the highs and lows, and most recently what it takes to be a top bloodstock agent. With a few tips on what to look for in a race winning horse! Tom shares so real, honest insight and it was a pleasure to have him on!

🎧 Tune in and join us as we gallop into the jump season!

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Chapters

02:53 Meet Tom Humphreys: A Journey into Horse Racing

05:59 The Path to Becoming a Jockey

09:01 Racing School: A Crucial Step

11:56 The Reality of Jockey Life

15:13 Deciding to Retire: A Personal Reflection

21:01 Looking Ahead: Bloodstock and Media Aspirations

21:32 The Weight of Expectations

27:50 A Cheltenham Triumph

46:13 Transitioning to Media and Punditry

50:43 Transitioning to Bloodstock Agent

53:00 Understanding the Role of a Bloodstock Agent

58:18 Evaluating Horses: Key Factors to Consider

01:02:21 Identifying Promising Horses

01:07:42 Quickfire Insights on Racing

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