In an impromptu change to the line up, Jared decides he wants to talk a bit about the Kentucky Oaks and the grande dames who made it what it is today. So, as the title suggests, here's a very brief history on the Kentucky Oaks!

Jared and Pati fleece out the finer details for the Spring Open House, set to be the largest *EVER!*, and then launch into some long-winded updates on the Kentucky Derby trail as we march closer to the first Saturday (and Friday) in May. 

It's here! It's here! Pocket Aces Racing Spring Open House 2024 is nearly upon us and the duo sit down to spill the tea, along with all the details, on how to participate. We're excited to see everyone Saturday, April 13 at Silver Springs Training. 

Jared and Pati give an update on the Triple Crown/Kentucky Derby festivities as well as launch into an unexpected conversation about how online auctions harness humanity's love of online shopping. The latter segment discusses the different forms of "the horse's best interests" and why it looks different between individuals. 

Jared and Pati do a quick preview of the Saturday Graded action for Irish Aces and the two Kentucky Derby point races: The Louisiana Derby and the Jeff Ruby at Turfway Park. 

Jared and Pati sit down to talk about HISA, contamination in testing, and the importance of more coooepration to make things better in the long run. The duo also provides a Triple Crown trail/Kentucky Derby update on the contendors after Tampa Bay Derby weekend. 

We did it - the podcast dipped its toe into the controversy shadowing this year's Triple Crown series including the exclusion of Bob Baffert from the Derby and the "Test of Champions" moving to Saratoga as well as getting a trim in distance. 

Jared and Pati sit down with paddock reporter and analyst, Kaitlin Free, to talk about her start in the industry as well as some of her favorite moments. She also gives her thoughts on what she would change as queen of racing for the day.

Jared and Pati do a quick sweep of the recent news in the syndicate, including talking about the new babies, how Irish Aces is doing, and what the current plans are for some of the others in the stable as the season start shifting to spring racing. 

Jared sits down with Paul Calia, longtime partner at Pocket Aces Racing and a NHC champion, to talk about what his process looks like, his winning weekend at Las Vegas and his process for navigating the contests.