In this episode,
We chat with apprentice jockey Dylan Gibbons. We recap an incredible year where Dylan won his first group 1 win on Explosive Jack to ride in the Everest on Buenos Noches, then topped off with riding Okita Soushi in the Melbourne Cup.
Apprentice day-to-day life. Likes and dislikes riding. The most rewarding thing about being a jockey. Dylan explains how he rode 13 consecutive race days in a row. Support and competition in the jockey room.
We look at the first horse Dylan rode, which was against his dad. First winner. The best horse rode. Favourite track and trainer to ride for. The toughest and best jockey rode against.
Hobbies outside of racing. Future goals. Advice to people wanting to get into racing. Upcoming horses to follow for this weekend and the Magic Millions.
(0:00) 2023 recap
(4:18) Early racing life
(6:40) Apprentice schedule
(8:32) Most enjoyable about being a jockey
(9:33) Dislikes
(11:38) Most rewarding
(12:39) Jockeys room
(13:57) First horse & winner
(14:53) Best horse rode
(16:07) Favourite track
(18:31) Favourite trainer
(19:36) Best jockey ridden against
(20:37) Hobbies outside of racing
(21:30) Future goals
(23:34) Advice to young jockeys
(24:25) Horses to follow
