Between them they've trained over 7500 winners across two codes and they've long held a mutual admiration.

We brought these two legends together to talk about Mark's transition to training thoroughbreds, compare notes on how to get the best out of the horses in their care, reminisce about their champions, – like Octagonal, Lonhro and Lazarus – John's love of Harness Racing and they even have a drive together!

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