In The Ring Pedigree Podcast

With the Belmont Stakes on the horizon, Acacia is joined by Price Bell, General Manager of Mill Ridge Farm, who consigned Preakness winner and Belmont Stakes contender Seize the Grey. She then speaks to Centennial Farm's Don Little, who owns Peter Pan winner and Belmont Stakes contender Antiquarian.

Acacia is joined by Keeneland Director of Sales Cormac Breathnach, recapping all that took place in the spring, and discussing the process of putting together the book for the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. She then speaks to Lance Gasaway, co-owner and co-breeder of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan.

Previewing the upcoming OBS April Two-Year-Old sale, Acacia is joined by consignor Jimbo Gladwell of Topline Sales to preview their April consignment and discuss exciting graduates. She then speaks with Tod Wojciechowski, director of sales for OBS, about the behind the scenes work and what can be expected in the April sale.

Recapping the OBS March 2YO Sale, Acacia is joined by Ocala Stud's David O'Farrell, who consigned the sales topper for $1.8 million. She then speaks to Gavin O'Connor, general manager of John Stewart's Resolute Farm, who has been very active at the recent sales.

Acacia is joined by Jon Ebbert, owner of 3-year-old Eclipse Award champion Arcangelo, who discusses breeding, buying, and racing. She then speaks with Adrian Wallace of Coolmore America, who reflects on the great year Justify has had as a sire, and takes a look at some others on the stallion roster.

Acacia speaks with trainer Brad Cox, who reflects back on his 2023, and discusses pedigrees, physicals, and developing young horses.

Acacia is joined by Randy Hill, co-owner of exciting Kentucky Derby prospect Dornoch. They discuss the Remsen win and some of the other big horses he's been involved in, including Channel Maker, Vekoma, and Tax.

Acacia is joined by Jessica Otten, on-air analyst at the Meadowlands, who brings talks through standardbred sales and breeding, along with great insight on harness racing. She is then joined by Clint Cornett of C2 Racing, who discusses this year's Breeders' Cup Classic winner, White Abarrio.

Acacia is joined by trainer Cherie DeVaux, who earned her first Grade 1 win this past weekend. She discusses the race, and buying at the Keeneland September yearling sale.

Acacia is joined by Bob Edwards who talks about e5 Racing as well as his breeding operation, Fifth Avenue Bloodstock. He talks racing, matings, sales, and more.

Acacia speaks to 2-year-old consignor Brandon Rice of RiceHorse Stables about latest graduates, buying, and selling. She is then joined by bloodstock agent Alex Elliott, who discusses his latest yearling purchases, as well as the success of Royal Ascot winner King of Steel.

Acacia is joined by Camille Booker, who made a splash at the recent Fasig Tipton Timonium sale as a new bid spotter. She then speaks to Taylor Made's Travis White, who discusses new stallions and the Not This Time season available at the upcoming Fasig Tipton Saratoga Sale.

Acacia speaks with Hill 'n Dale Farm's John Sikura about their incredible stallion roster, including the success of Good Magic, sire of this year's Kentucky Derby winner, Mage. She is then joined by RJ Rangel, co-breeder of Royal Ascot longshot winner Valiant Force.

Acacia is joined by Tristan de Meric of De Meric Sales, who gives a rundown of their horses for the upcoming OBS June 2YO in training sale.

Acacia is joined by Ramiro Restrepo - a repeat guest on the show but with good reason! The co-owner of this year's Kentucky Derby winner Mage discusses the journey with this talented colt.

Acacia speaks to Dr. Barry Eisaman, a long-time successful 2YO consignor. They touch on preparation, the breeze show, and the group he has catalogued for this year's OBS April Sale.

Acacia speaks with consignor Steve Venosa of S G V Thoroughbreds about the upcoming OBS April 2YO sale. She is then joined by trainer/agent John Kimmel, who discusses buying at the 2-year-old sales.

Acacia is joined by Jason Loutsch, racing manager of Albaugh Family Stables, on the heels of their win in the Arkansas Derby with Angel of Empire. She then speaks with Becky Thomas of Sequel Bloodstock/Sequel Stallions, recapping the OBS March sale and looking ahead to April.

Acacia speaks to the TDN's Alan Carasso about the upcoming Dubai World Cup as well as the recent Dubai Breeze Up Sale. She then speaks to NYTHA's Joe Appelbaum about the renovations at Belmont Park as well as his involvement with the sales and the Off the Hook consignment.

Acacia is joined by Wes Peterson, Marketing Coordinator for OBS Sales, to preview the upcoming March sale. She then speaks to Jimbo Gladwell of Topline Sales, who talks about the group that they are consigning in March.

Acacia speaks with consignor Randy Miles about the upcoming OBS March 2YO sale, and then is joined by Michael Banahan, Godolphin's director of bloodstock, to talk about breeding and racing in the storied operation.

Acacia is joined by Chetley and Nellie Breeden of Grade One Investments, who are launching their new 2YO consignment at the OBS March Sale. She then speaks with Fiona Craig, Moyglare Stud advisor, on breeding, racing, and sales.

Acacia speaks with Cheyenne Stables' Everett Dobson about his breeding and racing operations, and looks back on the year with G1 winner Olympiad. She then speaks to Michael Adolphson, newly named Fasig Tipton Middle East Representative.

Acacia is joined by Bruce Lunsford, owner and breeder of Pegasus World Cup winner Art Collector. She then speaks to Jonathan Green, GM of DJ Stables, who campaigns the recently crowned champion Wonder Wheel.

Acacia speaks to West Point Thoroughbreds President Terry Finley, who reflects on World's Best Racehorse, Flightline, and discusses Pegasus World Cup Turf runner Decorated Invader. She is then joined by trainer Al Stall to talk about Pegasus World Cup F&M Turf contender Dalika.

Acacia talks with trainer Rick Schosberg, who is retiring from training at the end of the year. He reflects on some of his most successful horses, his involvement in Thoroughbred aftercare, and much more.

Acacia is joined by trainer Keri Brion, who has been making a name for herself in steeplechase racing, and is now doing so in flat racing, as well.

Acacia is joined by Keeneland's Vice President of Sales, Tony Lacy, to recap the November Sales and all that has been happening at Keeneland lately. She then speaks to Lizzie Merryman, the breeder of Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Caravel.

Acacia highlights all that's going on with the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, and speaks to Walker Hancock of Claiborne Farm about their consignment.

It's Breeders' Cup time! Acacia is first joined by Bradley Weisbord of Elite Race Sales, who discusses their offerings at the Fasig Tipton Night of the Stars and the Keeneland November sales. Then, we bring back some interviews from this summer concerning some of the biggest Breeders' Cup contenders. Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners talks Distaff runner Nest, and Kosta Hronis talks Classic favorite Flightline.

Acacia is joined by Keeneland's Gabby Gaudet, who recaps the September Sale and Fall race meet in Lexington. She then speaks to trainer Wayne Catalano, who had two graded stakes wins in one weekend at Keeneland.

Acacia is joined by Jimmy George, Tattersalls Marketing Director, to talk about the upcoming October Yearling Sale. She then speaks to owner/breeder Dan Burke, whose Arrogate colt sold for a record-breaking $700,000 at the Fasig Tipton NY Bred Sale this summer.

Acacia is joined by analyst Joe Kristufek, who discusses his partnership Brilliant Racing and their recent purchases at the Keeneland September Sale. She is then joined by DeJuan Smith, a Keeneland Ringman who sold his own pinhook prospect at this year's sale.

Acacia is joined by owner Kosta Hronis, who reflects on Flightline's victory in the Pacific Classic, as well as some of the other talented horses who have worn the Hronis Racing silks.

To take you through the process of buying a horse, Acacia speaks with the owner, Matt Cutair of Adelphi Racing Club, the bloodstock agent, Joe Migliore, and the trainer, Miguel Clement.

Acacia is joined by Stone Farm's Lynn Hancock, who consigned hip 126 at the Fasig Tipton Saratoga Select Sale, a Curlin filly who sold for $2 million. She then speaks to Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbreds, who also purchased a Curlin filly, hip 151 for $1,050,000. Aron also discusses the G1 Alabama favorite, Nest.

Acacia is joined by Conrad Bandoroff of Denali Stud to discuss the horses their consignment is selling at the Fasig Tipton Saratoga Select Sale. She then talks to Headley Bell of Mill Ridge Farm about their consignment, as well as their stallion, Oscar Performance.

Acacia is joined by bloodstock agent Phil Hager, who discusses his process at the sales, and buying recent G3 Quick Call winner Big Invasion.

Acacia is joined by trainer Kenny McPeek, who recaps his weekend's stakes victories, including Classic Causeway in the Belmont Derby. He also talks about buying at the Fasig Tipton July sale.

Acacia is joined by Fasig Tipton's Ramiro Restrepo, who previews upcoming sales and discusses how he and his team came to find recent Bashford Manor winner Gulfport. She then speaks to Liza Hendriks, who gives background on her online sales company, Wanamaker's.

Acacia is joined by Najja Thomspson, executive director of NYTB, to reflect back on Big Apple Showcase Day and talk about new incentives within the New York bred program. She then talks to Sean Tugel, who recently joined Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners as VP of Bloodstock.

Acacia is joined by owner, breeder, and celebrity chef Bobby Flay, who discusses his Breeders' Cup winner Pizza Bianca. She then talks with owner/breeder Ron Lombardi, who recently unveiled an impressive first-out 2-year-old winner, Andiamo a Firenze.

Acacia is joined by Bret Jones of Airdrie Stud, whose stallion Upstart is represented by favorites in both the Kentucky Oaks and Derby: Kathleen O and Zandon.

Acacia is joined by owner Steve Duncker, who discusses the different parts of the industry he's been involved in, and his partnership, Jump Sucker Stable, and their exciting horse Slipstream. She is then joined by owner Sal Spedale, who talks about transition from an owner in partnership to owning on his own, and now diving into breeding.

Acacia is joined by owner Maggi Moss, who talks about claiming, the ups and downs of ownership, aftercare, and dipping her toe in breeding. Acacia is then joined by Bernie Sams from Claiborne Farm, who discusses their exciting stallion roster.