OTTB Pedigree & Conformation Episodes

🎉 BONUS EPISODE — In celebration of reaching 25,000 listens, we’re unlocking this previously Supercast-only episode of OTTB on Tap Evaluates: Vol 4 for everyone! This episode is part of our exclusive Supercast series where we evaluate listener-submitted OTTBs using just a conformation photo and Jockey Club name to explore pedigree, structure, and sport potential. If you've been curious about what subscribers get, this is your chance to listen in. Scroll down to follow along with the pedigr...

Three plain brown wrappers. Three pedigrees packed with power. In this sneak peek of Volume 6, we introduce this month’s lineup of listener-submitted OTTBs—Fifty Pesos, Slew’s Resurrection, and Artie’s Cryptonite—and tease what makes each one stand out from the crowd. Plus, we read reactions from the owners featured in Volume 5. To hear our full evaluation—including deep dives into pedigree, conformation, temperament trends, and second-career suitability—head to ottbontap.supercast.com and su...

We’re back with another round of OTTB on Tap Evaluates, and this time, it’s all about the greys! In this teaser episode, we kick things off by revisiting our evaluations from Vol 4, sharing listener feedback, and revealing how our predictions stacked up against real-world results. Did we get it right, or did these OTTBs surprise us? Then, we introduce the three grey Thoroughbreds featured in Vol 5—each with an interesting pedigree and plenty of potential for sport. Two of them trace back to Exc...

We’re back with another round of OTTB on Tap Evaluates! In this sneak peek of Volume 4, we introduce three OTTBs, including two warhorses with impressive race records, and break down their pedigrees and post-track potential. Want to hear the full evaluation, including our deep dive into conformation and sporthorse suitability? Join Supercast for just $5/month to unlock this episode and more exclusive content. Plus, if you’re the owner of one of the horses we evaluated, contact us for a free mon...

In this episode of OTTB on Tap Evaluates, we dive into the pedigrees, conformation, and potential of three listener-submitted Thoroughbreds: Flowers Apriority, Cowboy Swagger, and Mr. Cellular. Join Niamh and Emily as they analyze each horse’s unique racing background, bloodlines, and suitability for sport horse careers. From standout sires like Grand Slam and Gone West in Flowers Apriority’s lineage, to Kentucky Derby winner Grindstone’s influence on Cowboy Swagger, and the athletic versatil...

This week on OTTB on Tap, we start by revisiting our second installment of OTTB on Tap Evaluates. Find out what the owners of Looking Ready, C Two, and Ruby Bleu thought of our evaluations, including their reactions and reflections on our conformation and pedigree assessments. The episode also features some exciting news—Niamh has officially found her OTTB prospect for the 2025 Retired Racehorse Makeover! Meet Go Green, a 2020 Thoroughbred gelding with outstanding conformation and a pedigree ...

In the latest episode of OTTB on Tap Evaluates, Niamh and Emily analyze three listener-submitted OTTBs, diving into their conformation, pedigree, and potential for a range of equestrian disciplines. This series offers an in-depth look at what makes an off-track Thoroughbred a great candidate for careers in eventing, dressage, or show jumping. (Submit your OTTB for a future episode here.) The featured horses include: Looking Ready, a gelding by More Than Ready with athleticism and resilien...

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, we’re joined by Jessica Redman, an expert in Thoroughbred resale and the owner of Benchmark Sporthorses, to discuss the latest Thoroughbred bloodline trends for sport horses in 2024. Jessica shares her industry-leading insights on what makes a bloodline stand out for eventing and other equestrian disciplines, along with tips for buyers on how to evaluate bloodlines when selecting an OTTB. This is Part 1 of a two-part series, where we focus specifically on bloodlin...

Join us for a packed episode of OTTB on Tap! We reflecting on our first OTTB On Tap Evaluates episode, sharing updates from the owners on listener-submitted horses like Baybuilt, Floo Powder, and Dragon Moon. Were we right in our evaluations? Find out in today's episode! Also, hear from our amazing listeners as we give shout-outs and share feedback about their OTTB journeys. Interested in submitting your horse to be evaluated in an upcoming episode? Fill out our OTTB on Tap Evaluation Form to...

In this episode, we kick off our new series, "OTTB on Tap Evaluates," where Niamh and Emily take a closer look at listener-submitted off-track Thoroughbreds. Using conformation photos and Jockey Club names, they evaluate each horse for pedigree, structure, and potential career suitability. Want to submit your horse for an upcoming OTTB on Tap Evaluates episode? Click here to fill out our submission form. Using only conformation photos and their Jockey Club pedigrees, we analyze their physi...