Hall Of Fame recipient David Peake joins the show to reflect on his induction into the New Zealand Racing Hall Of Fame as a tribute from his pairs for his long-time involvement in the industry. From a non-racing background, Peake recalls some of his most memorable career highlights which stems off his eventual introduction to horses while learning behind the scenes stories as told by the former jockey.

Trainer Nigel Tiley joins Emily on the show in light of his training operation undergoing some recent structural changes due to the downsizing of his racing team. The globally successful horseman touches on the reasons for the change, how his career unfolded since coming from a non-riding background which eventually turned to a varied career on and off the track.

With new recipients being honoured at this year’s Hall Of Fame event, Emily checks in with John Wheeler who celebrated his induction into New Zealand’s Racing Hall Of Fame in 2010 after forging a remarkable reputation as a trainer and leader for the industry. John reflects on his early days before stamping himself as a racing trailblazer, his most memorable moments during his career and addresses his thoughts on the state of New Zealand racing.

Ocean Billy’s triumph in the Group 1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup is more than a feel-good story about the glamour that comes at the pinnacle of racing, for owner-trainer Bill Pomare it was a decision he made when faced with a life of adversity – let it decide for him or make something of himself. Bill joins the show to share an incredible journey of what might have been, from a merciless upbringing to wielding the Auckland Cup.

Keeping emotions in check proved difficult when gallant galloper Rocket Spade was first across the line to take out the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby for trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott. Having won the Group 1 event twice as a jockey, Lance reflects on his time in the saddle before turning to the training ranks and taking over the reins of the successful Wexford operation.

It was a surreal moment for jockey Michael Dee after learning he entered the record books being the longest-priced Group 1 winner in Australasian racing when he took out the Group 1 Australian Guineas aboard Luna Fox at Flemington. Emily checked in with the expat kiwi after his thrilling achievement to discuss where his career as a jockey began and future riding ambitions.

Kiwi-bred galloper Defibrillate continues to stamp his authority on Australian soil after providing an electric win in the Listed Mornington Cup Prelude on Saturday for his former trainer Graham Richardson, so Emily managed to steal a moment from Graham to learn more about his connection with the six-year-old as he prepares for a start in the Group 1 Australian Cup.

Ardmore based trainer Bob Vance had a taste of Group 1 success from the other side of the fence after Royal Performer spoiled the show for race favourites upstaging his rivals in the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes at Te Rapa on Saturday. Bob joins the show to reminisce the milestone win, how he envisioned his career after finishing in the saddle while taking his profession right back to its humble beginnings.

Anticipation grows for veteran breeder Marie Leicester as dual Horse of the Year Melody Belle makes tracks in search of a record breaking 14th Group 1 victory when she contests the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes at Te Rapa on Saturday, one clear of champion racemare Sunline. Marie explains the background story of the glamour gallopers mating which stems from the successful Belle family bloodline and her instinctive approach to breeding.

Curraghmore’s Gordon Cunningham was recently named by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association as the recipient of the Wild Geese trophy, an award that acknowledges Irish men and women who have represented their country abroad with excellence. Emily took the opportunity to find out more about Gordon’s Irish roots and how his early involvement turned into a lifelong love affair for the thoroughbred.