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Bram Weinstein covers every aspect of the major thoroughbred horse racing interviewing the biggest names in the sport. Learn more at AmericasBestRacing.net


    • Nov 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 103 EPISODES


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    Wild and Unpredictable Weekend at the Breeders Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 48:00


    Bram, Dan and JD Fox recap the crazy weekend at the 2021 Breeders Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breeders Cup Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 42:40


    Dan Tordjman is in Del Mar and joins Bram to preview all the major races of Breeders Cup weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Matt Bernier Joins to Preview the BC and Say Goodbye to Neumy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 39:00


    NBC Sports analyst Matt Bernier joins Bram and Dan to preview the Breeders Cup next week and say goodbye to longtime horse racing analyst and legendary Boston sportscaster Bob Neumeier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    More Rodgers in Racing Please

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 37:57


    Bram and Dan discuss the the weekend in racing and talk about whether the sport could use a little more bravado from the participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letruska Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 36:35


    Bram and Dan discuss what Letruska should do after another pre Breeders Cup romp. And Mr. Lucky of 2021 is a guy who has a crazy streak going on the ABR Stay Lucky Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Corniche and Medina Spirit Boost Bob Baffert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 28:49


    JD Fox joins Bram Weinstein to discuss a busy weekend in racing that saw Art Collector and Medina Spirit get big wins heading toward the Breeders cup and a couple of newcomers Corniche and Echo Zulu score statement wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    PA Derby Drifting, Arlington Park Closes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 28:29


    Bram and Dan discuss the closing of Arlington Park.. The drifting on the turn at the PA Derby that led to Hot Rod Charlie's first G1 win. Plus an incredible moment for Stephen Panus, the legacy of his son Jake and the South Carolina Gamecocks football program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Town Cruise Rolls, The Two Year Old Crop Emerges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 36:02


    Bram and Dan discuss the win by Town Cruise in the Woodbine Mile plus some of the up and comers in the two year old crop. Plus a look at one of the wildest races run by a horse who lost his irons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rosario Rules Kentucky Downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 37:18


    Bram and Dan look back at the weekend at Kentucky Downs where Joel Rosario won a ton of races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Flightline is From Another Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 38:17


    Bram and Dan discuss the end of the racing seasons at Del Mar and Saratoga inclduing the monster ride by Flightline. And they look ahead to the Breeders Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    EQ Wins Travers, Letruska Rolls, Firenze Fire Bites, Life Is Not Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 42:40


    Bram and Dan discuss a crazy weekend of racing from the chalk at the Travers and Personal Ensign to the return of Medina Spirit and Life is Good. Plus the bizarre biting incident with Firenze Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pac Classic and Alabama Statements. Travers Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 37:26


    Bram and Dan recaps the busy weekend from Del Mar, Saratoga and Woodbine.. They discuss the surprise winner of the Pacific Classic, chalk in the Alabama and Irad Ortiz's gutty ride in the Queens Plate. Plus a preview of the Personal Ensign and Travers Stakes this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The End at Arlington, Got Stormy Surprises at Saratoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 32:57


    Bram and Dan discuss the Mister D stakes at Arlington Park and the eventual closing of the famed track. Plus Got Stormy surprises at Saratoga. And is Flavian Prat the best jockey in America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Knicks Go Rolls in the Whitney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 34:58


    Bram and Dan talk about the Knicks Go romp at Saratoga over the weekend plus the Nascar like finish to the G3 La Jolla at Del Mar. Plus Bram is part owner of a newly minted multi stakes winning horse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Essential Quality Wins. Shedaresthedevil Wins Huge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 36:48


    Bram and Dan discuss the huge races from Saratoga and Del Mar from the weekend and talk about the Flavian Prat suspension and Steve Asmussen closing in on the all time win record for a trainer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Moves at Saratoga and Del Mar plus some Bal Harbor Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 36:44


    Dan and Bram recap a big bounce back for United and the first loss for Malthaat. Plus author John Sheinman joins the show to talk about his horse racing crime novella Bal Harbor Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Controversial Haskell Finish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 35:51


    Bram and Dan discuss the controversial finish at the Haskell Stakes where Hot Rod Charlie was DQ'd for clipping heels with Midnight Bourbon. Also they talk about Bram's day at Saratoga with his family and the exciting finish at the San Diego Handicap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Knicks Go Runs Big, The Indiana Derby Awaits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 35:52


    Bram and Dan look back at the big run by Knicks Go at Prairie Meadows and the surprise win by Max Player at the Suburban Stakes. Rachel McLaughlin joins the guys from Indiana Grand as they get set for Wednesday's Indiana Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Maxfield and Letruska Roll Toward the BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 33:39


    Bram and Dan look back at a big weekend at Churchill Downs with wins by Maxfield, Letruska and Set PIece, all viable candidates for championships at the Breeders Cup this fall. Plus they discuss New Jersey legalized fixed odds wagering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Do You Bet A Card When No One Has Raced in Months?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 40:02


    Dan gives Bram advice on dealing with the opening of the Woodbine racing season post pandemic and with full fields having not run in months. Plus they recap the week of Royal Ascot and how presentation of modern content should be considered for horse racing and it's younger fan base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Essential Quality Rules the Belmont

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 39:40


    Dan and Bram discuss Essential Quality's win in the Belmont Stakes and the close call by second place finisher Hot Rod Charlie. Then they discuss the issues quality horses have after they return from Saudi Arabia and weigh in on how racing twitter has grown into a force for new engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Belmont Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 38:43


    Dan and Bram preview the Belmont Stakes and discuss the uptick in violence at sporting events as venues are reopening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jason Beem Joins the Winners Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 38:33


    New TB Downs announcer Jason Beem joins the show to talk about his background and becoming a big time horse racing announcer. Dan and Bram discuss the rider change for Preakness winner Rombauer in the Belmont Stakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Post Preakness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 36:56


    Dan and Bram discuss attending the Preakness Stakes, the upset win by Rombauer and talk about who might be heading to the Belmont in 3 weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Derby Fallout/Preakness Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 32:38


    Bram and Dan discuss the announcement that Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is being tested by officials to determine whether the result should be upheld. Then they discuss their plans for a live show from Pimlico for the Preakness this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medina Spirit Wins the Kentucky Derby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 36:24


    Dan calls Medina Spirit and gets to gloat. Bram and Dan talk the legend of Bob Baffert, Johnny V and discuss the strong field that is shaping up for the Preakness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Derby Week 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 40:30


    Bram and Dan break down the field for the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Concert Tour Out, Joel Rosario In

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 38:39


    Bram and Dan discuss the latest developments two weeks from the Kentucky Derby. They also discuss the new Super League and whether that would work in horse racing as well as names for the Washington Football Team and Trevor Lawrence's desire to be great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Who is the Derby Favorite Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 35:41


    Bram and Dan discuss the upset at the Arkansas Derby and gauge who the true favorites in the Kentucky Derby are now. Plus they discuss the idea of NFT collectibles in horse racing and building a modern syndicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Longshot, The Chalk and The One in the Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 31:23


    Bram and Dan discuss the 72-1 shot Bourbonic who won the Wood Memorial, The chalk at the Blue Grass Stakes and the mild upset by Rock Your World at the Santa Anta Derby as they try to get a sense of who are the true contenders for the Kentucky Derby. Plus, Dan shares a story about a strange tooth that may have mystical powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Taking the Gulfstream to Churchill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 30:19


    Bram is out this week. So Dan and JD Fox recap the Florida Derby and all the other preps that are helping fill up the Kentucky Derby field. Plus how prayer didn't work in the second week of the NCAA tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Life is Not Good and Sister Jean is Prophetic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 29:41


    Bram and Dan discuss the state of the Derby contenders after Life is Good was pulled from the upcoming Santa Anita Derby and look back on the impressive win by Hot Rod Charlie at the Louisiana Derby. Plus they get divine in their interpretations of the results of this unique NCAA tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Baffert Wins the Rebel, Drake Tries to Shake Up the Tourney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 26:34


    Bram is joined by JD Fox to discuss another Bob Baffert romp in a Derby prep winning the Rebel Stakes easily. They discuss why there is some doubters of Life is Good already and weigh in on the retirement of Drew Brees and offer some upset alerts for the NCAA tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Life is Good, Really Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 29:41


    Bram and Dan discuss the romp by Life is Good at the San Felipe and the two upsets at the Gotham and Tampa Bay Derby. Plus Dan discusses the Royals, Bram weighs in on being part of the Alex Smith comeback story and they both aren't into what happened at the NBA all star game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fountain of Youth the Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 27:56


    Bram and Dan discuss the dominant stretch run by Greatest Honour to win the Fountain of Youth and talk about the video that emerged of Irad Ortiz and Paco Lopez getting into a fight after a race at Gulfstream over the weekend. Plus Dan has a documented 50-1 hit on tape! The Winners Circle is presented by NYRA Bets. Sign up for NYRA Bets now to earn a $200 sign up bonus with promo code ABR200 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2021 Debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 38:04


    The all new Winners Circle features Bram Weinstein and Dan Tordjman discussing the latest in racing, betting and sports. On their 2021 debut, they talk about the upset at the Saudi Cup, how the Gamestop craze got them thinking about new ways to liven up the horse race betting market and the viral moments when Draymond Green blew a game for Golden State and the kid of trolled Cam Newton at the MVP's own camp. Bet your favorite tracks online with NYRA Bets. Available nationwide in 30 states, , NYRA Bets offers best-in-class HD live video and replays, online contests to compete with other NYRA Bets players, exclusive promotions that give back more, and expert picks and analysis. With an easy to use, free to download app, betting horse racing online has never been easier and safer. Sign up for NYRA Bets now to earn a $200 sign up bonus with promo code ABR200.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breeders Cup Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 37:45


    Hall of Famer Gary Stevens joins the show to discuss the Breeders Cup Classic and other prime BC races on the Saturday card. CNN correspondent Ali Vance discusses the European shippers who have a real shot in their BC races. Soon to be retiring jockey Aaron Gryder talks about his favorite BC moments and his long successful career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    One Week from Breeders Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 38:36


    Matt Jones from Kentucky Sports Radio comes on to talk about Keeneland, venue for the Breeders Cup, how he grew into loving racing and his short stint considering a run against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Richie Migliore from NYRA talks about the year in racing and looks ahead to the Breeders Cup. Dan Tordjman looks back at the MD Million, the Breeders Stakes and ahead to Tiz the Law's chances at the Breeders Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Canadian Triple Crown and MD Million Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 39:34


    Ashley Mailloux went from having a love of racing to writing a handicapping blog in high school to a career covering the races and joins the show to break down Mighty Heart's shot at a Canadian Triple Crown. Jordyn Brand from the Maryland horse Foundation and Maryland Million Day talks about new initiatives in the state and the major race event at Laurel Park. Dan Tordjman breaks down the Breeders Stakes and Maryland Million Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Drew Fleming, President/CEO Breeders Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 39:58


    Drew Fleming is in his first year as President and CEO of the Breeders Cup. He discusses the difficulties of navigating Covid-19, why the event will go back to Keeneland in 2022 and his thoughts on the upcoming event next month. BlackJack Fletcher joins the show to talk about missing on the last two big races and his thoughts on betting on the bubbles. Dan Tordjman weighs in on the latest BC Classic contender Happy Saver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Filly Shocks in the Preakness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 37:26


    Evan Hammonds from Bloodhorse takes a look back at an upside down 2020 racing season. Dan Tordjman from Americas Best Racing joins Bram to try to figure out how you could have come to the conclusion that Swiss Skydiver was going to win the Preakness. Bri Mott, marketing director at StableDuel introduces racing fans to a cool new fantasy gaming app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Preakness Day Past, Present and Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 37:48


    Hall of Famer Gary Stevens and Dan Tordjman from Americas Best Racing discuss the Preakness Field, Dave Rodman, voice of the Maryland racetracks talks about this Preakness, a bizarre 2020 and the futur of Maryland racing. Barbara Banke, owner at Stonestreet Farm relives winning the 2009 Preakness with Rachel Alexandra, the last filly to win this race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The European Flair Coming on Both Coasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 40:01


    Italian jockey Umberto Rispoli joins the show to discuss his recent win and in Breeders Cup victory on Red King and his success on the Del Mar turf this season. Scott Wykoff from WBAL in Baltimore discusses a bright future with modern Ascot like amenities coming to the Maryland racing scene. Jockey agent Pram Seebah shares his unique story that led to his first huge win, securing the mount for the win at Woodbine in the Queen's Plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live from the Edmonton Bubble, It's Eddie O

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 38:39


    NBC Sports hockey and horse racing analyst Eddie Olyczk joins the show from the Edmonton bubble to preview the Stanley Cup Final and looks back at the Derby result. Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens discusses ethics among jockeys after NY Traffic took a sharp turn out of the gate at the Kentucky Derby. ESPN and Americas Best Racing host Anita Marks discusses life as a horse newbie and breaks down week one in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Johnny V Makes More History

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 38:27


    3 time Kentucky Derby winning jockey John Velazquez joins the show to describe the ride to hold of Tiz the Law and win the 146th Derby with Authentic. Legendary sports columnist Jerry Izenberg talks history of the sport after Bob Baffert won his record tying 6th Derby and explains why he thinks it was good for the sport not to have a "triple Crown" winner this year. Plus Dan Tordjman and Bram discuss the handicapping miss by not going in on Baffert and Johnny V at 8-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Derby Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 39:45


    Greg Harbut, owner of Necker Island talks about his horse's chances in the Kentucky Derby and the challenges of being an African American owner. Jockey Adam Beschizza will be on Enforceable and discusses his career and chasing down Tiz the Law. Hall of Famer Gary Stevens and NBC's Randy Moss join the show to break down the Derby field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Collectors of Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 38:41


    Jockey Brian Hernandez, Jr. will ride Art Collector in the Kentucky Derby. He discusses his career and the challenge of beating Tiz the Law. Billy Koch, co owner of Little Red Feather Stable just got a huge win and into the Breeders Cup with Red King at the Del Mar Handicap. Dan Tordjman from Americas Best Racing previews the Kentucky Derby and discusses the impact of Maximum Secuity's Pacific Classic win on the Breeders Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Oaks Has the Real Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 37:36


    Dan Tordjman from Americas Best Racing takes a look at the impending Kentucky Oaks clash between Swiss Skydiver and Gamine. Dan and Sant Anita VIP host Jeff Chapman break down Maximum Security's chances as a big favorite in the Pacific Classic. Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson discusses how Covid was dealt with in Toronto and his feelings about how the new date of this year's Queen's Plate could become part of the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Todd Pletcher Watched the Travers With Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 39:23


    Trainer Todd Pletcher was part of an Americas Best Racing livestream to watch the Travers Stakes. He gives his thoughts on Tiz the Law and an upside down 2020 racing season. Tom Law from the Saratoga Special was in attendance at the Travers and discusses the experience of covering it without fans. Ren Carothers, a breeding expert and handicapper joins the show to talk about Tiz the Law's background and how she has been a horse racing lifer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Travers Day with Cousin Sal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 33:27


    Cousin Sal joins the show to talk gambling and his career that started as a lawyer and turned into Hollywood dream thanks in part to his real life cousin, Jimmy Kimmel. Hall of Famer Gary Stevens and host/handicapper Matt Bernier join the pod to preview the Travers Stakes featuring Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law and Bob Baffert contender Uncle Chuck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Andy Serling, NYRA Lifer/Joy Taylor, Fox Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 37:57


    NYRA handicapper Andy Serling discusses life being away from the track thanks to the pandemic, the return to racing, an upside down triple crown and his career in trading and racing. Fox Sports personality Joy Taylor talks about the return of sports amid a pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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