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A discussion of racism and the social unrest in the United States as seen through the prism of thoroughbred horse racing.
Trainer Blaine Wright sends out Anneau d'Or in the Santa Anita Derby. Will the added sign-ups on racing ADWs yield long-term gains? Plus, Barry comments on social unrest.
Dr. Post hopes a delayed Triple Crown works to his benefit. Plus, a horse that once played Seabiscuit in the movie now helps kids with autism.
Breeders' Futurity winner MAXFIELD stands to benefit from a delayed Derby. Plus, in a precursor to major U.S, tracks re-starting, we discuss European tracks that have resumed.
Will the still-unraced Cezanne become trainer Bob Baffert's 4th (& maybe best) Derby hopeful? Plus, how is horse racing taking advantage of being the only game in town?
My Friends Beer looks to pound down the big boys in the Arkansas Derby. Plus, what would happen if all 13 Triple Crown winners hypothetically raced each other?
Who'd believe that our podcast leading to the 1st Saturday of May would come from...Fonner Park, in Grand Island NE? Plus, a quantifiable measure of horsemen's COVID-19 angst
An Australian bloodstock agency conducts the first-ever online yearling auction. Plus, Santa Anita officials push to restart racing at the Arcadia, CA oval.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance president John Phillips discusses the ramifications of a possible spike in racehorse retirements due to the COVID-19 shutdown.
Hall of Fame rider Javier Castellano discusses contracting COVID-19. Plus, a business owner that relies on Keeneland's spring meet is struggling to make ends meet.
Independence Hall hopes Saturday's Fla. Derby is a preamble to a Ky. Derby win in September. Plus, we remember 2 harness racing trainers who died from COVID-19.
Former CLE/DET 1B/DH Victor Martinez has King Guillermo ready for the Derby, even in Sept, Plus, an updated intv w/Keeneland pres. Bill Thomason on cancelling the April meet.
Are reforms proposed in a new bill introduced in the California legislature too strict? Plus, we remember an upstate New York woman whose idols were the jockeys of Saratoga
Will Nadal, the horse, become a champion worthy of his namesake? Plus, a new way to track thoroughbred aftercare.
One year after the height of the Santa Anita fatality situation, a new standing PET scanner reveals potential bone fractures before they become catastrophic.
Are race purses more important to the industry than gambling dollars? Plus, we set the table for the Kentucky Derby prep season. Who are the leading contenders so far?
Daniel Centeno rides not just to win a 7th Tampa Bay jocks' title, but for a higher purpose. Plus, how social media scuttled the proposed return of a retired G1 winner.
Will the almost-Derby champ, Maximum Security, take home a big year-end honor? Plus, what's the future for the home of the world's first-ever million dollar race?
We count down 2019's Races of the Year! Are any Breeders' Cup races in there? How about Horse of the Year candidates? How does our list compare with yours?
The Pearl of the Carribbean racetrack in St. Lucia is lavish & glamorous, but controversial also. Plus, a history of dirt in American racing. Will synthetics eventually win?
Do racehorses know whether they've won or lost a race? The answer has important implications. Plus, new research on horses displacing their palates (breathing problems).
A number of major racing organizations form a Thoroughbred Safety Coalition. Plus, the potential Stateside implications of an Australian trainer's overturned drug suspension.
The injured group of Veterans who met (and bet on) the unlikely Kentucky Derby winner. Plus, Marine Corporal Tom Knust has spent a lifetime in racing.
Veteran handicappers Molly Jo Rosen and Brisnet's Ed DeRosa break down 7 of the Breeders' Cup races. What big upset do they predict?
Retiring rider Eurico Rosa da Silva hopes for a Hollywood ending in Tinseltown. Plus, a look at the first S. Korean-based horse to compete at the upcoming Breeders' Cup
Saffie Joseph Jr prepares 31-1 Penn. Derby winner, MATH WIZARD, for the BC Classic. Plus, Sophie Doyle enjoys the ride on Cotillion winner STREET BAND heading into the Distaff
Third-generation trainer Carlos Martin prepares Come Dancing for the Filly & Mare Sprint. Plus, jockey Abel Cedillo bursts onto the sport's brightest stage.
Will there soon be an annual limit on stallion matings? Plus, what's the best way to strengthen a horse's abdominal muscles after surgery?
A then-California Horse Racing Board member reacts to a media report of Justify testing positive for a banned substance. Plus, Churchill Downs' commitment to gaming vs. racing
Will the Stronach family feud bring down thoroughbred racing in the U.S.? Plus, we remember recently deceased Hall of Fame rider, Randy Romero.
Will the Ky Derby DQ be overturned? It happened in a recent Derby. Plus, one of the youngest horsemen, Nick Vaccarezza, on working for Chad Brown & surviving Parkland.
At age 48, jockey Frankie Dettori is having a season for the ages. Plus, we replay our interview from last October with recently deceased HOF broadcaster, Jack Whitaker.
This year's Santa Anita's 12-month fatality totals are almost equal to last year. So why the media furor now? Plus, the fragility of the US thoroughbred vs. Japanese-breds
55-year old Jose Ferrer returns in 10 days from a broken neck vertebra to record 2 wins on Haskell day. Plus, it's been 100 yrs since Man O'War's only career loss, to Upset
You know how very little hard data is available for UK races, compared w/North America? Well, change is on the way. Plus, a skeptic's view of the Horseracing Integrity Act.
The great filly/mare, WAYA, enters the Racing Hall of Fame. Plus, an equine gene that can predict whether a horse will make it to the races by age 3.
Rising star Tyler Gaffalione, rider of Preakness winner War of Will, describes riding at Royal Ascot for the 1st time. Plus, an update on the continuing problems in So. Cal.
Kentucky Derby morning-line favorite, Omaha Beach, returns to training. Plus, an update on the laws and consequences affecting seasonal workers to care for racehorses.
What concerns would industry stakeholders have if a push for a national governing body of thoroughbred racing were to gain momentum?
Can Japan-based Master Fencer claim an American classic, the Belmont? Plus, Ray Paulick provides a nuanced view of the continuing turmoil in California.
Will the maturing U.S. legal betting market necessitate officials' accountability (see: Derby DQ)? Plus, how can all the mid-Atlantic tracks survive in an era of contraction?
When will Maximum Security get a rematch against Preakness champ, War of Will? Plus, will DNA from the 1930s legend - Seabiscuit - reveal secrets of the breed?
Alwaysmining rides a 6-race win streak into the Preakness. A re-examination of the DQ rule that affected the Derby & a look at the decision's perception by the general public
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?
Who's going to win the 145th Kentucky Derby? Our expert panel analyzes the race. Plus, jockey Gabriel Saez prepares to ride By My Standards in the race.
Topics: horse racing, bucket lists and Dan Patrick reveals frightening health issues and history was made in the Reds/Mets game. Guest: Barry Abrams (ESPN.com “In The Gate” Podcast Host) joins us for a preview of the 145th Kentucky Derby with favorite Omaha Beach out of the race due to a breathing problem.
Topics: horse racing, bucket lists and Dan Patrick reveals frightening health issues and history was made in the Reds/Mets game. Guest: Barry Abrams (ESPN.com “In The Gate” Podcast Host) joins us for a preview of the 145th Kentucky Derby with favorite Omaha Beach out of the race due to a breathing problem.
Who's going to win the 145th Kentucky Derby? Our expert panel analyzes the race. Plus, jockey Gabriel Saez prepares to ride By My Standards in the race.
Jeltrin, winner of the Davona Dale at 51-1 odds, prepares for the Kentucky Oaks. Plus, will the proposed Congressional bill to reform horse racing actually get done?
Trainer Danny Gargan prepares TAX for the 145th Kentucky Derby. Plus, mainland China runs its first competitive thoroughbred meet.