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Presented by TwinSpires We recap the Run for the Roses with Sovereignty trainer Bill Mott, jockey Junior Alvarado and Godolphin's Michael Banahan. Plus, a look ahead to the Preakness with TMJC Director of Communications Dan Illman, and a preview of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series and Dirt Dozen with Breeders' Cup VP & Chief Racing Officer Dora Delgado. Hour 3 begins with James Scully's preview of three races to watch in this week's 'TwinSpires Triple Play', Kurt Becker takes you on his weekly Stroll Through Racing History presented by Keeneland, and Dale Romans & Tim Wilkin tackle the sports hottest topics on 'I Ask, They Answer' presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in the College of Business. 

A post-Kentucky Derby edition of HRRN's Trainer Talk presented by Fasig-Tipton featuring Bill Mott,  Rohan Crichton, and Eddie Kenneally

Lessons learned from the Kentucky Derby are applied to Preakness 2025 on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. A familiar voice in the tri-state area, Mike Francesa talks about his successful exacta play pairing Sovereignty and Journalism last week in the Derby. He also talks about his relationship as a horse owner with Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott and the decision to leave Sovereignty out of the Preakness. He even has some thoughts about the election of Pope Leo XIV. The nation's leading workout analyst Bruno De Julio reviews some of the clues he saw in the morning that he applied to the Derby. He certainly had his successes, but he also admits to something he did not see coming. Of course he also weighs in on the scuttling of a Triple Crown opportunity in 2025. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty had a successful Derby, and he already is looking ahead with angles for the Preakness. He also handicaps Saturday's key stakes in the Belmont at Aqueduct meet, including the Grade 2 Ruffian for older fillies and mares and the Peter Pan (G3), the traditional prep for the Belmont Stakes. Co-host John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times reviews the Derby, looks ahead to the Preakness and offers his reaction to some of the listener and reader feedback about whether the Triple Crown schedule needs to be changed. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

The trainer of the horse that won the 2025 Kentucky Derby (May 3, 2025) is originally from Mobridge, SD. Sovereignty had 7-1 odds of winning the 1¼ mile long Kentucky Derby for four-time trainer of the year Bill Mott, but the colt did it in a time of 2:02.31. DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra had the opportunity to chat with Mott about his horse training roots in South Dakota, his Derby wins, the horse racing industry and more.

Louie & Sean are back with another edition of BloodHorse Monday.The guys open with jockey Mike Smith, who will be aboard Rodriguez in Kentucky Derby 151.Then, hear from trainers Bill Mott, Brad Cox, Brendan Walsh, Steve Asmussen, and Whit Beckman as their horses gear up for the Derby.The guys then talk with Frank Angst and put a wrap on the OBS April sale.They close with a look at potential Preakness starters out of both the Tesio and Bathhouse Stakes.

PTF hosts Jay Privman and Jonathon Kinchen as they get into every category in this year's Eclipse Awards.Join us in an exciting discussion as we delve into the thrilling world of horse racing, with a special focus on the Eclipse Awards. Our esteemed panel, featuring Jonathon Kinchen, Jay Privman, and Peter Thomas Fornatale, takes a deep dive into the Eclipse Award voting. Will Mage, the Kentucky Derby Winner, clinch the Eclipse Award for Champion 3-Year-Old?We explore the achievements of remarkable horses like Cody's Wish and White Abarrio, and the masterful training season's of industry giants like Bill Mott, Chad Brown, Brad Cox and Todd Pletcher. Dive into the potential of early Kentucky Derby favorite, Fierceness, and uncover the brilliance behind Goodnight Olive and Inspiral.The episode also sheds light on the influential role of Godolphin in the racing world and the exceptional talents of jockey Irad Ortiz. This comprehensive discussion covers everything from individual accolades to future predictions, making it a must-watch for every horse racing enthusiast. Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis of the Eclipse Award ballot and much more in the world of horse racing.

PTF hosts Jay Privman and Jonathon Kinchen as they get into every category in this year's Eclipse Awards.Join us in an exciting discussion as we delve into the thrilling world of horse racing, with a special focus on the Eclipse Awards. Our esteemed panel, featuring Jonathon Kinchen, Jay Privman, and Peter Thomas Fornatale, takes a deep dive into the Eclipse Award voting. Will Mage, the Kentucky Derby Winner, clinch the Eclipse Award for Champion 3-Year-Old?We explore the achievements of remarkable horses like Cody's Wish and White Abarrio, and the masterful training season's of industry giants like Bill Mott, Chad Brown, Brad Cox and Todd Pletcher. Dive into the potential of early Kentucky Derby favorite, Fierceness, and uncover the brilliance behind Goodnight Olive and Inspiral.The episode also sheds light on the influential role of Godolphin in the racing world and the exceptional talents of jockey Irad Ortiz. This comprehensive discussion covers everything from individual accolades to future predictions, making it a must-watch for every horse racing enthusiast. Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis of the Eclipse Award ballot and much more in the world of horse racing.

Cody's Wish returns in the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga, and that puts him in the spotlight for this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. His Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott talks about the challenge of his extending to 1 1/8 miles this weekend. He also discusses his sprint star Elite Power.  Tom Law of The Saratoga Special examines the shrinking field sizes in the Spa's top stakes as well as the controversy over last week's Jim Dandy Stakes won by Forte. He also offers his thoughts about the Whitney. Mark Midland handicaps five stakes and two other weekend races at Saratoga. Listener and reader feedback focuses on jockey safety as well as moves announced by The Stronach Group since it said it would close Golden Gate Fields. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

This podcast has all the winners from the O'Brien Awards, also known as Bulldog Hanover appreciation night. We've got a couple of Kentucky Derby prep races, dominated by Bob Baffert and Bill Mott. Woodbine trainer Steven Chircop continues to win races at Penn National and Laurel. Trainer Sara Baillargeon talks about winning at Mohawk for the first time and driver Tyler Borth also delivered his first winner at the Campbellville track. Irad Ortiz is the best jockey in North America and he proved it again by winning 7 straight at Gulfstream. And some 39 years after he took the lovely Janice Groom to the 1984 Queen's Plate, host Peter Gross finds her to see if a subsequent date is a possibility.

It's a loaded show.We kick on with special correspondent Acacia Courtney Clement catching up with Bill Mott, who looks back at the Breeders' Cup and tells us about the increasingly prominent role that Kentucky racing plays in his operation.Thursday night brings great harness racing! Mike Pribozie and Josh Murphy of Century Mile join PTF to tell us all about the National Drivers Championship on Thursday night, with its unique format and terrific wagering opportunities. See the links below for more info and check back for more written and audio content via inthemoneypodcast.com and First Over.Then John Walsh of Hawthorne is here to tell us all about the great contest opportunities in Chicago this weekend.Last but not least, Kim Weir drops by with what is probably the best donation opportunity of the year.Driver comments on their top “draft” picks:https://www.standardbredcanada.ca/news/11-21-22/ndc-drivers-discuss-selections.htmlBackground and Participant Info:https://harnesslink.com/canada/dates-locations-set-for-world-driving-championship/Standardbred Canada TrackIT program:https://trackit.standardbredcanada.ca/?op=QPROG&trk=CNMLM&perf=N&date=24-NOV-2022&rln=6

It's a loaded show.We kick on with special correspondent Acacia Courtney Clement catching up with Bill Mott, who looks back at the Breeders' Cup and tells us about the increasingly prominent role that Kentucky racing plays in his operation.Thursday night brings great harness racing! Mike Pribozie and Josh Murphy of Century Mile join PTF to tell us all about the National Drivers Championship on Thursday night, with its unique format and terrific wagering opportunities. See the links below for more info and check back for more written and audio content via inthemoneypodcast.com and First Over.Then John Walsh of Hawthorne is here to tell us all about the great contest opportunities in Chicago this weekend.Last but not least, Kim Weir drops by with what is probably the best donation opportunity of the year.Driver comments on their top "draft" picks: https://www.standardbredcanada.ca/news/11-21-22/ndc-drivers-discuss-selections.html Background and Participant Info: https://harnesslink.com/canada/dates-locations-set-for-world-driving-championship/ Standardbred Canada TrackIT program: https://trackit.standardbredcanada.ca/?op=QPROG&trk=CNMLM&perf=N&date=24-NOV-2022&rln=6

Presented by TwinSpires. Owner Mike Repole looks back on Nest, Mo Donegal and his magical ride in racing, Champion trainer Brad Cox and Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott preview their runners in Saturday's Stakes, Jockey Jose Ortiz looks ahead to his full day of stakes mounts, Turf writer Tim Wilkin shares his thoughts on this year's Travers, Vance Hanson from BRIS & TwinSpires joins us to give you 3 races to watch in this week's TwinSpires Triple Play, Plus, Kurt Becker's Stroll Through Racing History presented by Keeneland and "I Ask, They Answer" with Dale Romans & Tim Wilkin presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in the College of Business  Check out the America's Best Racing Travers Stakes Cheat Sheet!

From San Diego, this week's regular episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features jockey Mike Smith, trainers Chad Brown, Brad Cox and Bill Mott, workout analyst Bruno de Julio and XBTV's Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel all previewing the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. The RFRP is available for free subscription at iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Breeders' Cup means there are two episodes of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod from Del Mar. This pop-up special features Las Vegas bookmakers Chris Andrews, Johnny Avello and Duane Colucci handicapping all 14 championship races. Also available here, the regular Friday episode features jockey Mike Smith, trainers Chad Brown, Brad Cox and Bill Mott, workout analyst Bruno de Julio and XBTV's Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Presented by Woodbine Entertainment. Mike Penna broadcasts live and takes a look at what could be the final Arlington Million Day at Arlington Park. Featuring Arlington's leading trainer Larry Rivelli, Arlington Announcer John Dooley, Ed DeRosa from TwinSpires, and Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, and we go down the Road to the Breeders' Cup with "Game Changer" Dora Delgado. Plus, In the Room with Sean Clancy, a stroll through racing history with Kurt Becker presented by Lanes End & Keeneland, and our Industry Star of the Week presented by Stuart Morris.

Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott talks about his contenders in Saturday's Saratoga Special and Fourstardave

Presented by Woodbine Entertainment. Mike Penna broadcasts live and takes a look at what could be the final Arlington Million Day at Arlington Park. Featuring Arlington's leading trainer Larry Rivelli, Arlington Announcer John Dooley, Ed DeRosa from TwinSpires, and Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, and we go down the Road to the Breeders' Cup with "Game Changer" Dora Delgado. Plus, In the Room with Sean Clancy, a stroll through racing history with Kurt Becker presented by Lanes End & Keeneland, and our Industry Star of the Week presented by Stuart Morris.

Presented by Woodbine Entertainment. Mike Penna broadcasts live and takes a look at what could be the final Arlington Million Day at Arlington Park. Featuring Arlington's leading trainer Larry Rivelli, Arlington Announcer John Dooley, Ed DeRosa from TwinSpires, and Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, and we go down the Road to the Breeders' Cup with "Game Changer" Dora Delgado. Plus, In the Room with Sean Clancy, a stroll through racing history with Kurt Becker presented by Lanes End & Keeneland, and our Industry Star of the Week presented by Stuart Morris.

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The hot topic at any racing organization's meetings is “How do we bring new owners into the sport?” For anyone who has experienced the thrill and satisfaction of seeing their horse hit the finish line first in a race at any level – the exhilaration is hard to explain – but it is “your” horse, alone or in a partnership with friends. The highly respected WinStar Farm is opening the door to participation as an owner with some of their well-bred individuals getting ready to race. So how do you get in on such an exclusive ownership opportunity with a top-notch farm? Mary Cage, the WinStar Stablemates Director, will join us to explains the ins and outs of joining the partnership. This weekend is the swan song for Belmont Park before the action moves up the Hudson River to Saratoga. Before the vans hit the toll booths, there will be some great racing there this weekend and we are bringing out “The Beast of Belmont,” known as “The Big A” – Anthony Stabile. Since spending his youth alongside his parents working with horses on the NY circuit, he has developed into a top handicapper and on-air racing analyst making regular appearances on HRRN (Horse Racing Radio Network). “The Big A” will join John to look at two major Invitational races that has drawn top turf performers with an international flair. In the G1 Belmont Derby at 1 ¼ miles on the turf, trainer Todd Pletcher wanted to move Sainthood to the grass for his last start in the Pennine Ridge (G3), but the race came off the turf and he won easily. Before that, he was 11th in the Kentucky Derby, his only finish outside the exacta in five starts this year. Du Jour is a former Bob Baffert trainee who will make his first start for Bill Mott. He won the American Turf (G1) last out at Churchill Downs. Bolshoi Ballet would make his first North American start after compiling a 6: 3-0-1 record in Europe. The G1 Belmont Oaks at 1 1/4 miles on the grass will feature 3-year-old fillies. The 1-2 finishers in the Wonder Again (G3) meet again here. In that 1 1/8-mile race, Con Lima bested Plum Ali by half a length to pick up her fourth win of the year in six starts. This is only the third start of the year for Plum Ali, who finished third in the Appalachian (G2) in April. Not all of the big races will take place going long on the green. The Grade 3 Victory Ride will be contested at 6 1/2 furlongs for 3-year-old fillies. Australasia is 6-for-6, with all but one of those wins coming this year. This would be her first graded-stakes start. Red Ghost is 2-for-2 this year after winning the Miss Preakness (G3) by a nose. Tim Hamm trainee Dayoutoftheoffice – second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – has not won in three tries since the Frizette (G1) in October, but has put in solid efforts in each start and may be dangerous going 6 ½ panels.

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Tim Gregory, Senior Fund Manager of the Vermeer Global Fund. We discuss: How Tim entered the Fund Management industry, what drew him to the stock market and his advice to graduates entering the industry. His early influencers, how the veteran fund manager Bill Mott took Tim ‘under his wing', and how this experience shaped his investment philosophy and processes today.  Launching the Vermeer Global Fund in 2016, investing in high-quality companies but the importance of having a flexible and agile investment approach in today's markets. How the pandemic has accelerated the digitisation trend, companies that have benefitted from the crisis and also entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of technological innovation today. The Vermeer Global Fund's unique exposure to Japan and factory automation as a key investment theme. The team's edge in what is a very competitive environment for global equity fund managers and his appreciation for what Nick Train and Terry Smith have achieved throughout their careers. What Tim thinks about inflation, in the short and long term, and how he is positioning the fund accordingly.  The biggest challenge facing Tim and other active managers over the long term and what he hopes to achieve with the Fund over the next five years.  What he learnt from the pandemic, admitting when you have made an investment mistake and ‘taking your medicine' early. We finish with Tim's favourite film and also which investment gurus he would want to share a bottle of red with.   It was a joy to listen to Tim, his enthusiasm for the stock market is infectious and I really hope you enjoy the show. www.vermeerllp.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-gregory-83b68634/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-dixey/

Eurico Rosa de Silva is a Brazilian native who is best known for his outstanding career as a jockey in Canada where he won two Queen's Plates and was the leading rider at Woodbine for seven seasons, including five consecutive years until his retirement in 2019. He is now a life coach for several professional athletes. There were many diverse roads and obstacles this talented reinsman took to the eventual successes of his career and they are revealed in his recently published book – “RIDING FOR FREEDOM.” Born on a dairy farm in rural Brazil, Da Silva determined at an early age that he would become a champion jockey. This is the story of Da Silva's battle with his demons. While it describes his ascent to the highest ranks of his athletic profession, it also lays bare his struggle to heal the emotional scars inflicted by an absent and negligent father and his victory over the forces that threatened at time to end his life. Fourth of July weekend will be sparkling with competitive action from sea to shining sea and plenty of reasons to pull down the E-Z Win Forms at Winningponies. The picnic starts on Friday in Altoona, Iowa at Prairie Meadows where they will fire off three rich stakes races – the G3 $225,000 Iowa Oaks; $250,000 Iowa Derby and the continuance of the G3, $300,000 Cornhusker Handicap, a race that has attracted Knicks Go. Participating in the evening fireworks will be the likes of jockeys Florent Geroux, Jose Ortiz, Joel Rosario, Ricardo Santana, Junior Alvarado and trainers Brad Cox, Steve Asmussen, Bill Mott and Mike Maker to name a few. John Hernandez will join our “Regular Guy” to give us the best bets from central Iowa. John Hernandez has been in and around horse racing for almost 40 years now. The late, great West Coast publicist Nat Wess hired him for his first job in the business for the inaugural Fall-Winter meeting at Hollywood Park in 1981. He was the “press box steward” and for $50 bucks a day, he was rubbing elbows with the likes of Gordon Jones, Ernie Mason, Harry Henson, Joe Hirsch, and many others while watching some great races there. He also worked for Trackmaster in the early days of their business in the 1990s, traveling the Eastern seaboard doing on-track seminars for their hand-held telephone modem device that was sort of like “the next gen Mattel Horse Racing Analyzer.” John has been with Prairie Meadows for over a decade, where he serves as the track handicapper and television commentator.

Drew and the guys are joined by several high profile trainers including Jerry Bailey, John Sadler, Vickey Oliver and Bill Mott to get their thoughts on the race and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend's Kentucky Derby preps are in the spotlight on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott talks about Nova Rags in the Florida Derby – plus Channel Maker's bid to win the Dubai Sheema Classic. Gulfstream Park and Fox Sports TV analyst Acacia Courtney offers analysis from south Florida. Ralph Siraco of Race Day Las Vegas handicaps the weekend's races. The RFRP is available for download every Friday morning and free subscription now at iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The final round of Breeders' Cup qualifiers Saturday at Belmont Park will be discussed by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, previewed by WFAN's Brian Monzo and handicapped by VSiN's Vinny Magliulo. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Phillip Stokes so we did the next best thing and chatted on the podcast. The trainer talks of his runners in two states last Saturday. No winners but a few super efforts. Phillip talks of the fruition of a long term plan to establish a Victorian stable, and the reason he settled on the new Pakenham complex. He describes the available facilities and the 16 acre property he purchased just 5 minutes down the road.  Phillip reflects on a happy childhood growing up on a cattle station near Marree at the top end of SA. His father Ron introduced him to thoroughbreds at an early age. He remembers his apprenticeship in Adelaide to John Hall who had been a stable foreman for Bart Cummings in the maestro’s early days. Phillip recalls his move to Alice Springs when his weight got out of hand. He remembers his new boss Viv Oldfield with great affection. This larger than life character is one of the Territory’s most famous businessmen to this day. The forty nine year old recalls his first overseas stint with top trainer John Hammond at the famous Chantilly training centre near Paris. Phillip looks back on his job with Taiki Farm in Japan and the moment he met Ayumi, the girl destined to become his wife and the mother of his two sons. He cherishes memories of his time with Hall Of Fame trainer Bill Mott at the famous Belmont track on Long Island (NY). The trainer looks back on the horses to get him up and going in the unforgiving business of horse training. Squillani, Marju Snip, Maybe Discreet, Hucklebuck and Eclair Surprise all get special mention. Phillip talks of his magical day at Flemington on the final day of the 2014 Melbourne Cup Carnival when he won three races including the Gr 1 Emirates. He runs through the future prospects of some promising horses he has at Morphettville and Pakenham currently.  

From Santa Anita, Breeders' Cup insiders are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainers Dale Romans, John Sadler and Bill Mott talk about their contenders. Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens and XBTV's Millie Ball also offer their thoughts about the championships. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame members jockey Javier Castellano and trainer Bill Mott joined Andy Serling for week 6 of At the Post Live in addition to trainer Carlos Martin and NYRA TV personality and analyst Paul Lo Duca.

Dan Ziffer had a front row seat for the testimony of victims, financial advisors and bankers offered up to Australia's Banking Royal Commission

A special Live from New York Update on the eve of the Belmont. Connect with Us on Social Media! Twitter - @HorseRacingShow Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHorseRacingShow Facebook - fb.me/TheHorseRacingShow Instagram - thehorseracingshow

A special edition of the Across the Board podcast features audio from the roundtable discussion of Tuesday's post-position draw at Citi Field for the 151st running of the Grade 1, $1.5 millioin Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets featuring Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott joined be revered trainers Todd Pletcher, Mark Casse and Dale Romans as they discussed their respective entrants in Saturday's Belmont.

What does the Preakness hold after the wild Kentucky Derby DQ? Plus, how about winning a Derby that's not 1 1/4 mi long, but 620 mi? When you've never ridden a horse before?

The morning after the controversial decision to disqualify Maximum Security from the Kentucky Derby victory, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod presents a pop-up edition devoted to reaction. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott talks about his 65-1 long shot Country House being promoted to his first Derby victory. Trainers Shug McGaughey, Todd Pletcher and Mark Casse also comment. Longtime racing journalist and publicist Jennie Rees offers full perspective on the stewards' decision. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available through Apple, Google, Stitcher and via VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On Episode 14 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice travels to the iconic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875, and speaks to two Hall of Fame trainers who are seeking their first Kentucky Derby victories. Richard Mandella discusses his Arkansas Derby-winning horse Omaha Beach and his expectations for the likely favorite of the Kentucky Derby. Mandella also speaks about the situation at Santa Anita, what it's like to participate in the celebrity walk over, and why he's excited to return to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby after a 15 year gap. Bill Mott talks about his Derby hopeful, Wood Memorial champion Tacitus, his childhood where he grew up around horses and competing in sports, and what it was like to train one of the all time great horses Cigar. Connect with Us on Social Media! Twitter - @HorseRacingShow Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHorseRacingShow Facebook - fb.me/TheHorseRacingShow Instagram - thehorseracingshow

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Breaking Down the Viability of Game Winner and Improbable

Trainer Bill Mott leads an American contingent targeting Royal Ascot with Yoshida in the Queen Anne. Plus, a veteran administrator who calls Prince Phillip a 30-year friend.

Simon Bray grew up in Britain with a father who owned racehorses, so he had the good fortune of connections to the Thoroughbred industry. Bray has also had some tough luck through the years, both in his professional life and with his diagnosis of a rare form of blood cancer. He learned perseverance at a young age, and that helped Bray overcome misfortune and thrive in his career, currently as a popular on-air host at the horse racing network, TVG. In this episode of Around the Track, Bray tells stories from his days with legendary trainers Henry Cecil and Bill Mott, horses like the 'incomparable' Cigar, his battle with Multiple Myeloma, and much more.

In this episode we’re looking at three brothers all in the US Navy at the start of the war, and their remarkable story. Today I’m joined by Sally Mott Freeman, her book “The Jersey Brothers: A Missing Naval Officer in the Pacific and His Family's Quest to Bring Him Home” follows her father and his two brothers through the war. Bill Mott would start the war in FDR’s Whitehouse Map room, his brother Benny would be on the Carrier USS Enterprise and Barton was a supply officer based in the Philippines… Their experience brings out how difficult it must have been for families at war.