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On tonight's Big Monday show Barry and I discuss the baffling inability of tracks when it comes to accurate timing of the races as we found out that the fractions for the Breeders Cup Distaff and Classic were not correct. That led into a discussion about how issues often don't get solved in racing because no one is willing to take on a problem if they perceive that it's someone else's fault or responsibility. Ponder an article written recently that bizarrely compares Spend a Buck's decision to skip the Preakness to run for a huge bonus with the current Baffert Derby dilemma. We also talk about Jason Beem's podcast this week where he interviews the controversial ITP who shares his valuable wagering wisdom (check it out on any of the major platforms) and we talk about evolving as a player and learning from your mistakes. Of course regulation is a hot topic in racing and we do bring up some of the areas HISA might need to consider and some things that do need to be addressed in addition to their announcement last week as we wait to see what the financial implications will be. We also extended the ‘Name the GP Tapeta finishline cone' contest for another week, get your entries in at goingincirclespodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/charles-simon6/message
Breeders Cup Classic Racing selections for races 4-12 on Saturday November 7 at Keeneland for the Breeders Cup Championships. I give out my top picks and a few longshot bets to help you win big for Breeders Cup day.
Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 10 of Clear & Convincing, Social Distancing and Horse Racing. We’ll be joined by Michael Amo and Dr. Bryan Langlois, of Thorofan, a 501(c) organization founded to retain and enrich the experiences of existing horse racing fans, to attract new fans and to give fans a voice in the industry. We’ll pick up where we left off in our last interview and talk about the work Mr. Amo and Dr. Langlois are doing in their communities to enrich the lives of all creatures great and small. Then, we’ll talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the racing industry. We’re a live show and questions are welcome. Our phone number is (347) 989‑1171. About our guests: Michael Amo, a founding member of Thorofan, has been a Thoroughbred horseracing enthusiast for over 30 years. In 1978, a friend took him to the Belmont Stakes and he was soon hooked. He is a co‑owner of a health care consulting business and a published author and an elected County Legislator in Orange County, New York since 1998, where he has served on a range of statutory committees including the Legislature’s Off‑Track Betting Committee. The combination of his love for racing, management skills, not‑for‑profit experience and political acumen led to his co‑founding of ThoroFan. Dr. Bryan Langlois, a board member of Thorofan, is a resident of Pennsylvania and a veterinarian, who became a racing fan for life at the age of 10 when “Brian’s Time” ran in the Triple Crown races of 1988. In 1989, the Triple Crown battles of Easy Goer and Sunday Silence cemented him as a lifelong fan of the sport. Witnessing the horrific breakdown of Go For Wand in the 1990 Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Belmont Park ignited his passion to become a veterinarian
Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 44 of Clear & Convincing. We’ll pick up where we left off in our first interview with Michael Amo and Dr. Bryan Langlois, of Thorofan, a 501(c) organization founded to retain and enrich the experiences of existing horse racing fans, attract new fans and give fans a voice in the industry. We’ll and talk about controversies in the media and efforts to ensure that horses are taken care of after their careers on the race track are over. We’ll also talk about the work Mr. Amo and Dr. Langlois are doing in their communities to enrich the lives of all creatures great and small. We’re a live show and questions are welcome. Our phone number is (347) 989-1171. About our guests: Michael Amo, a founding member of Thorofan, has been a horseracing enthusiast for over 30 years. In 1978, a friend took him to the Belmont Stakes and he was soon hooked. He is a co-owner of a health care consulting business and a published author and an elected County Legislator in Orange County, New York since 1998, where he's served on a range of statutory committees including the Legislature’s Off-Track Betting Committee. The combination of his love for racing, management skills, not-for-profit experience and political acumen led to his co-founding of ThoroFan. Dr. Bryan Langlois, a board member of Thorofan, is a resident of Pennsylvania and a veterinarian, who became a racing fan for life at the age of 10 when “Brian’s Time” ran in the Triple Crown races of 1988. In 1989, the Triple Crown battles of Easy Goer and Sunday Silence cemented him as a lifelong fan of the sport. Witnessing the horrific breakdown of Go For Wand in the 1990 Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Belmont Park ignited his passion to become a veterinarian.
Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 42 of Clear & Convincing. Tonight, we’ll be joined by special guests, Michael Amo and Dr. Bryan Langlois, of Thorofan, a 501(c) organization founded to retain and enrich the experiences of existing horse racing fans, attract new fans and give fans a voice in the industry. We’ll talk about horse racing, improvement of fan experience, controversies in the media and efforts to ensure that horses are taken care of after their careers are over. We’ll also talk about the work Mr. Amo and Dr. Langlois to enrich the lives of all creatures great and small. We’re a live show and questions are welcome. Our phone number is (347) 989-1171. About our guests: Michael Amo, a founding member of Thorofan, has been a Thoroughbred horseracing enthusiast for over 30 years. In 1978, a friend took him to the Belmont Stakes and he was soon hooked. He is a co-owner of a health care consulting business and a published author and an elected County Legislator in Orange County, New York since 1998, where he has served on a range of statutory committees including the Legislature’s Off-Track Betting Committee. The combination of his love for racing, management skills, not-for-profit experience and political acumen led to his co-founding of ThoroFan. Dr. Bryan Langlois, a board member of Thorofan, is a resident of Pennsylvania and a veterinarian, who became a racing fan for life at the age of 10 when “Brian’s Time” ran in the Triple Crown races of 1988. In 1989, the Triple Crown battles of Easy Goer and Sunday Silence cemented him as a lifelong fan of the sport. Witnessing the horrific breakdown of Go For Wand in the 1990 Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Belmont Park ignited his passion to become a veterinarian.
Christina Blacker caught up with British (turn American) jockey Sophie Doyle at Keeneland. Following her recent Grade 1 success on Street Band in the Cotillion Stakes. She reflected on that success & looking ahead to her chances in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff. She also shared her experiences of leaving the UK & establishing herself on the US racing scene.
Timely talk again this week nearing the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park with Kenny Rice on the Horse Racing Show. Laffit Pincay III sizes up the Horse of the Year race, Bob Baffert's jockey change, the Breeders' Cup Classic, his favorite Breeder's Cup moments, and the revamped track surface at Santa Anita. Well respected breeder/owner Helen Alexander discusses the two Breeders' Cup contenders she bred: Covfefe and Campaign, the champion Althea that was her breakout horse, breeding 2014 Classic champ Bayern, growing up on the iconic King Ranch, the amazing history Assault's 1946 Triple Crown victory, and the breeding business today. Are breeders focusing too much on speed?
In the first of our Handicapping the Breeders' Cup shows, we break down the Dirt Mile & Distaff (Friday) and the Turf Sprint and Filly & Mare Sprint (Saturday).
In the first of our Handicapping the Breeders' Cup shows, we break down the Dirt Mile & Distaff (Friday) and the Turf Sprint and Filly & Mare Sprint (Saturday).
Dallas Stewart sends out Forever Unbridled in the BC Distaff. Plus, a brush w/racing places crusader Hank Greenspun in Vegas. His son puts the recent tragedy into perspective.