Going In Circles

Going In Circles

By Charles SimonSports
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Going In Circles episodes

  • Going in Circles Big Monday w/Barry Spears presented by Pleasant Acres Farm
    On tonight’s Big Monday show we bat around a few topics like the Eclipse awards, why the powers that be need to offer more guidance to voters, some possible new categories, who should be eligible, should voters have to give reasoning for their selections (YES!), stop treating Mile races as sprints, should female horses get to identify as males (yeah we went there) and who is running in where next spring including the Pegasus, Middle East, Big Cap and others. Plus I admit I was happy CD was off the turf this weekend, Claiming Crown finances and my call for the dismissal of Thibs (Google him). Oh and a shameless lobbying attempt for the Steve Byk show to get an Eclipse and if he doesn’t, a new category should be created!
    1 hr 9 min
  • Going in Circles Big Monday Breeders Cup recap w/Barry Spears - sponsored by PlayUp Racebook
    On tonight’s Breeders Cup post-race wrap up, Barry and I discuss Flightline, his huge win in the Classic, his retirement and why it was the only move that made sense, the $4.6 million share sold in him today at Keeneland; the other races including Turf domination from Appleby and O’Brien, why our grass horses aren’t competitive, questions about why the Sprint division is devoid of fast horses, Forte the new KY Derby future book favorite and what will racing look like in 2023?
    1 hr 50 min
  • Going in Circles Breeders Cup 2022 Preview! Sponsored by PlayUp Racebook!
    The annual Going in Circles Breeders Cup Preview featuring Barry Spears and special analyst Jason Beides! The guys break down each of the 14 Breeders Cup races, making observations, pointing out things that you may have missed in the pps and fading chalk wherever it looks vulnerable! Sponsored by PlayUp Racebook you won’t want to play the BC races without listening to the guys!
    2 hr 10 min
  • Big Monday w/Barry Spears and special guest Joe Bianca presented by Pleasant Acres Farm 🏇🏻
    On this mega-pint edition of the Going in Circle’s Big Monday show Barry and I are joined by TDN’s Joe Bianca to recap all the final BC prep action from Keeneland, Baqueduct and Santa Anita. Among the topics Nest vs Malathaat, the new plan is the old plan for Golden Pal, can Cave Rock lose the Juvenile, what can be done to help California racing, is the BC juvy fillies dirt the best betting race on the card, why are connections fearful of speed in grass races despite the high frequency of turf winners taking advantage of early and tactical speed, racing’s big picture and can we continue to shrink as an industry and still remain relevant? It’s long but it’s good! Check it out!!
    2 hr 10 min
  • Big Monday show with Barry Spears sponsored by Pleasant Acres Farm and the GIC Digest
    On tonight’s Big Monday Show Barry and I talk about the suspension given to Rich Strike’s jockey, Sonny Leon, for his rough riding in the Lukas Classic on Saturday. Also talk about the results of that race, Life is Good’s not so impressive Woodward and what it means for him moving forward, Barry speaks of the sort of empty feeling this round of preps gave him, some Meadowlands stories from the Jerkens days including Filiberto Leon and the groom with the wooden leg! Check it out! 🪂
    1 hr 37 min
  • BIG MONDAY with Barry Spears presented by the GIC digest and Pleasant Acres farm
    On tonight’s Going in Circles BIG MONDAY show Barry and I recap the weekends stakes action including the first KY derby/Oaks point races at Churchill Downs. We also talk about the changes to that point system that were announced Friday and how they will be beneficial. Also discuss this weekends nice PA Derby card including an excellent version of the Derby. Plus a Twitter Spaces schedule and much more! 🐬💵
    1 hr 34 min

About Going In Circles

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We cover horseracing from a different point of view than the typical racing podcast. Looking at both the business and sporting aspects of the game, you are gonna get straight forward, no-nonsense views and opinions as well as a deep dive into various issues that allows the listener to have a greater understanding of the topics of the day. We don’t make picks but we may aren’t afraid to take a stance either!