Legendary Jockey Opie Bosson: Retirement, Death Threats & BRUTAL Weight Cuts

When it comes to horse racing, Opie Bosson is one of the best to ever do it. He is an absolute legend.

Here are a few bullet point highlights:

Over 2,000 career wins.

The New Zealand record for the most Group 1 victories by a jockey. He won his first Group 1 race as an apprentice at just 16 years old.

He’s won the prestigious New Zealand Derby several times.

And he was appointed Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2023.

In this conversation, which is Opie’s first ever podcast, we reflect on his incredible career, including his recent retirement decision.

He shares insights into the emotional challenges of leaving the sport, the significance of his 99 Group One wins, the relationship between jockeys and horses, the challenges of weight management, how he would like to be remembered in the racing community and much more.

Chapters

00:00 Who is Opie Bosson? 15:02 The Jockey's Journey 30:41 Fan Reactions and Crowd Support 39:28 Relationships and Personal Life 44:10 Life After Racing and Future Plans 52:35 Legacy and How to be Remembered