Arabian Racing Radio

REVISIT: On today's episode, Joe and Stephanie review the recently concluded Sam Houston meet, preview the start of Delaware Park, and briefly review Justify's win in the Preakness S. The focus of this episode is an interview with Pamela Fullerton, owner of RFR The Iceman. Their story is an example of the roller coaster ride that can happen when you own horses. Listen in...

Joe and Steph go over the latest announcements in regards to Mark Powell. And, Tom Fritz talks about standing his homebred star, Quick and Rich. Enjoy!

Joe and Steph start to review the 2018 racing season by finalizing their top 10 in the power rankings and going over the year-end statistics, which held pretty steady compared to 2017. Then, they have an engaging conversation with Pat Cummings--currently the Executive Director of the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation. But, long before his current post, he was a race caller at the now defunct Manor Downs in Texas. He's also covered racing in Dubai for many years; so, he's seen quite a few Arabians over the years as well. Enjoy!

Racing for the year has ended - wrapping up with two races at Lone Star Park, including Quick Sand AA winning the grade 3 Arabian Stallion S. Joe checks in from the Keeneland November breeding stock sale. Our guest on this episode is journalist and photographer Debbie Burt with The Arabian Racehorse. She talks to us about the Jewel Crown (Gr.1PA), the richest Arabian race in the world, which was just held in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy!

Racing has ended at Delaware Park, and the racing year is finishing at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas. Joe and Steph discuss the races and update their Power Rankings as a result of them. There has been significant news regarding Mark Powell being suspended from racing, which is a continually developing story. Our guest today is Lauren Kieffer, a standout event rider who took the Anglo-Arabian gelding Vermiculus to the World Equestrian Games this year. Listen in...

Joe and Steph catch everyone up on racing across the country and update their Power Rankings as a result. Then they chat with Darren Rogers, Senior Director of Communications and Media Services at Churchill Downs. Listen in...

Dream Pearl wins at Los Alamitos and, with it, the Emirates Series. And Burn Em Joey is victorious in the Delaware Park Arabian Juvenile Championship S. (Gr.3). The big news is the easy win of Quick Sand AA in the President of the UAE Cup S. (Gr.1) at Churchill Downs. Listen in...

Racing continues at Delaware Park, most notably with the Buzz Brauninger Arabian Distaff H. (Gr.1). Stephanie talks to co-host Evie Tubbs Sweeney about her involvement with Goldensands Racing Partnership. Then, together, they talk to Sue Meyer, the president of the Arabian Jockey Club, about the new requirements for registration for racehorses that will go into effect on January 1, 2019. Listen in...

We are currently racing at Delaware Park, Retama Park, and Ferndale. Joe and Stephanie recap the Delaware Park Arabian Classic H. (Gr.1) and the Ferndale Arabian S. Then, they premier a new segment - Power Ranking Darley Horse of the Year. Our interview today is with Jim Meyer, veterinarian and board member on the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium. Listen in...

We are now racing at Delaware Park and Retama Park, and the California Fair circuit moves to Ferndale. Jonathan Horowitz steps in for Joe Nevills, and together we preview the Delaware Park Arabian Classic H. (Gr.1) that will go off on Saturday, August 18, as well as recap the major races. Then, we talk to Michelle Morgan, the chief steward of the Arabian Racing Cup, about the return of their breeders' incentive program. Listen in...

We discuss major races on both coasts featuring the best horses in the country. Then, we interview Kathy Smoke, owner of Spin Doctor--successful racehorse, turned champion dressage horse--who talks about having her horse at Breyerfest for the first time. Kathy also weighs in on recent races and life after being President of the Arabian Jockey Club. Listen in...

On today's episode Joe and Stephanie both come to you from Georgetown, Ky.! They talk about who's hot in Delaware and California, and also chat with Reese Kauffler Stanfield (of HRN's Dressage Radio Show) who has ex-racehorse Spin Doctor at Breyerfest this year. Our main interview is with Cory Soltau, part-owner of Darley Champion Dream Pearl and current Chairman of the Arabian Racing Association of California. Enjoy!

We've hit the six month marker of Arabian Racing Radio, meaning we are halfway through the year. It's a good time for Joe and Stephanie to review the 2018 racing leaders and talk about all the latest news from Delaware and California. Then they are joined by Gary Capewell, a track announcer (or commentator as they are called in the U.K.) from across the pond who has recently passed the impressive benchmark of calling over 1,000 Arabian races. Take a listen!

On this episode, Joe and Stephanie talk about the early standouts of the Delaware Park meet and reflect a bit on Justify winning the Triple Crown. Then they talk to Chris Griffin, the track caller at Sam Houston and on the California Fair circuit, which is getting ready to begin. Listen in...

On today's episode, Joe and Stephanie review the recently concluded Sam Houston meet, preview the start of Delaware Park, and briefly review Justify's win in the Preakness S. The focus of this episode is an interview with Pamela Fullerton, owner of RFR The Iceman. Their story is an example of the roller coaster ride that can happen when you own horses. Listen in...

On today's episode, we get Joe's impressions of a wet and soggy Kentucky Derby. After four tries, the Texas Yellow Rose (Gr.3) finally gets its day, and we talk to producer/director Amanda Roxborough about her award-winning documentary film, "Leg Up," which is about trainer Ernst Oertel, who successfully rebounded from a life-changing injury. Listen in...

On today's episode, we get a little distracted and talk Kentucky Derby and get an inside look at race calling with Gulfstream Park's race caller, Pete Aiello. We hope you enjoy. Listen in...

On today's episode, we have full coverage of the great Darley weekend, including interviews with Jerenesto Torrez, Darley winning trainer and conditioner of the first three finishers of the Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Darley Award S. (Gr.1) as well as Sasha Risenhoover, winning rider aboard Quick Sand AA. We also review results of recent races at Sam Houston. Take a listen...

Our latest episode features an interview with Laura King of the Dubai Racing Channel. She will be joining us from the UAE to talk all about the Dubai World Cup Day, including the Kahayla Classic (Gr.1). With the nominations released, Joe and Steph will preview the $100,000 Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Darley S. (Gr.1) at Santa Anita and discuss the upcoming Darley awards. Take a listen...

In this episode, Joe and Steph talk about the recent Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan S. (Gr.1) and the Sheikha Fatima bin Mubarak Ladies Championship S. from Sam Houston. This will include a talk with track announcer and media specialist Jonathan Horowitz, who covered the races. The Feb/Mar issue of Arabian Finish Line is out and they'll also chat about the latest news in Arabian racing. Take a listen...

In this episode, Joe and Steph talk about the recent Texas Six Shooter (Gr.3), including a chat with winning owner Jon Henningsgard. The big news is that the 2017 Darley nominees are out. We discuss the nominees and talk to Arabian Cup Steward Denise Gault about the upcoming Darley award weekend. Listen in...

In this episode, Joe and Steph talk about the start of the 2018 racing season at Sam Houston Race Park, including the Texas Six Shooter Stakes. The main focus is an interview with Darley Champion trainer Scott Powell of Quarter Moon Ranch. Listen in...

On today's show, we go over the latest news, which includes Paddys Day big group 1 win in Dubai and the horses who are working towards their 2018 debuts at Sam Houston Race Park. Our special guest this week is Janet Bellows, a dressage rider who took a chance on an Arabian filly that didn't work out as a racehorse. Listen in...

Hosts Stephanie Ruff and Joe Nevills bring you the first Arabian Racing Radio podcast. They talk a bit about how Arabian racing is similar and different vs. thoroughbred racing. Then they share their favorite racing moments of 2017. The focus of this show is an interview with Sue Meyer, President of the Arabian Jockey Club. Sue brings a lifetime of passion for the Arabian horse to her position and talks about the past, present and future of Arabian racing.