This week’s “Horseracing NW” reviews and previews events on the track at Emerald Downs. Grant Forster, trainer of Five Star General, is the guest. Five Star General, with three placings in the Mile, 2020-21-22, comes back from the Midwest where he’s had another very productive season. Forster won the Mile in 2005 with 60-1 No Giveaway. There’s another EmD stakes doubleheader on Sunday with previous three-year-old stakes winners returning - Aloha Breeze is back in the Kent Stakes while Clovis Connection heads the field in the Irish Day Stakes.

It’s “Equine Art” week at Emerald Downs. Displayed on Track Level through Sunday afternoon, it’s art with the horse as the central theme, in many different mediums. Co-chairperson Anne Sweet adds more details including that all art is free to view and able to be purchased. Saturday is British Night with live music and Sunday is Irish Day, food and drink specials each day.

The Emerald Downs racing surface plays host to the fastest two-year-olds in the northwest Sunday with the running of the King County Express and Angie C. Stakes for colts and geldings and fillies, respectively. Both races are at 5 1/2 furlongs with a purse of $50,000. Post time Sunday is 2 pm. Post time for Friday night is 7 pm while Saturday is 5 pm. Top national handicapper Chris Larmey is the guest, the Washington native speaks to the two podcasts he's involved with.

This weekend is a Family Fun Weekend at Emerald Downs and the younger fans get another chance on the track in Sunday’s Kids Dash. Free ice cream for all participants! Next week, Equine Art 2023 begins on Thursday evening and runs through Sunday, July 16. “Breakfast At the Wire,” begins Sunday, July 23 at 8 am near the Paddock Grille on Track Level.

This week’s show recaps the top performances of last weekend in the Hastings Stakes and Budweiser stakes. Breeder/owner Holly Rydman of Bridleuptothebar, Budweiser winner, joins Joe, Vince and Bill. Also a guest is Steve Butler from Everett, the first winner ever in a “Grandparents Race,” last Sunday at EmD. Sport shorts, selections and trivia on “Horseracing NW.”

Emerald Downs live racing schedule for this holiday weekend is: Saturday, first race 5 pm; Sunday, first race 2 pm; Monday, July 3, first race 5 pm. Gates open Monday at 12:00 noon with the Fireworks Spectacular after racing. Some July 3 tickets available at emeralddowns.com. The track is open seven days a week for full card simulcasting.

It’s a three-day weekend of great action at Emerald Downs! Friday night racing begins at 7pm with the first “$1,000 Horseshoe Toss” of the season. It’s free to sign up, turn in your entry black before post time of the the 3rd race. It’s also the first “Grandparents Weekend” themed promotion at EmD, all grandparents get in free on Saturday and Sunday. There’s a grandparents race down the stretch on Sunday, too.

Racing excitement on tap this Sunday with the Hastings Stakes for fillies and mares and the Budweiser Stakes for four-year-olds and up. Both races are six furlongs. The Bud drew 12 horses including the return of 2022 Washington Horse of the Year Slew’s Tiz Whiz. Roy Brewer, a member of Slew’s Crew Racing, owners of Slew’s Tiz Whiz, joins Joe, Vince and Bill on the podcast. Last week’s trivia too tough? Try this week on Horseracing NW.

It’s Indian Relay weekend at Emerald Downs! Qualifying heats begin on Friday night, continue on Saturday and culminate in the Muckleshoot Gold Cup Championship on Sunday. It’s great action, horse racing of a different variety. The Black Lodge Singers, Ryan Yellowjohn Hoop Dance and more among the entertainment on Track Level. Gayle Skunkcap Jr, publicist for Indian Relay racing, joins the podcast.

Emerald Downs offers its first two Thoroughbred stakes races of the meeting Sunday with the Auburn Stakes for three-year-old colts and geldings and the Seattle Stakes for three-year-old fillies. Both races are at 6 furlongs. Trainer Blaine Wright, who’s won three straight Auburn Stakes and four of the past six Seattle Stakes joins Joe, Vince and Bill on the podcast. Wright will saddle Clovisconnection in the Auburn, a winner of three races in California since last fall.

Be at Emerald Downs Friday night, June 9, and get your "Fab Friday T-Shirt!" Wear the shirt back for Friday night free admission the rest of the season.

It'll be Friday-Saturday-Sunday racing at Emerald Downs through the end of August.

Western Hockey League champs, the Seattle Thunderbirds are here on Saturday, there's "Dancing At the Downs" Saturday night and Bulldog racing on Sunday.

Anthony "The Big A" Stabile makes his first media appearance since his departure from NYRA television in May. Also known as "The Beast of the Belmont," due to his spectacular handicapping record in the Belmont Stakes, Stabile has been popular with Emerald Downs fans since his first local radio selection in 2004. He gave out 16-1 Lane's End winner Sinister G. on the "Win, Place Show," KJR radio. Also a guest is Paul Beattie of ESN (elisportsnetwork.com), who does a thorough job covering Emerald Downs with recaps and interviews.

Jockey agent Aldo Matias joins Joe, Vince and Bill on this week's show. Matias is agent for his stepfather Javier Matias (#5 all-time in EmD wins) as well as Kevin Orozco and Rigo Sarmiento. Aldo Matias is a student in the University of Arizona Racetrack Industry program, he's bilingual and an accomplished soccer player.

Stats, selections, sport shorts and trivia too, on Horseracing NW.

It's a Family Fun weekend at Emerald Downs! That means much to do and see for the little guys and gals. Free pony rides and face painting both Saturday and Sunday, first race each day at 2 pm. And on Sunday, kids get to run the track in the annual "Kids Race." All participants get free ice cream after the event.

Put Emerald Downs in your plans this Memorial Day weekend! Racing Saturday, Sunday and Monday - first race at 2 pm. Besides great action on the track, fans have a chance to win high quality, outdoor-themed gifts in "The Great Outdoor Giveaway," all three days. Emerald Downs has three-time defending jockey champion Alex Cruz back riding, the always popular Kevin Radke off to a great start and talented newcomers in the saddle such as Luis Negron, Alexis Valdes, Silivo Amador and Carlos Montalvo.

Trainer Dan Markle and jockey Alexis Valdes join Joe, Vince and Bill on this week's podcast. Markle has been part of every Emerald Downs season and will soon have his stable in action here. He speaks about his friend and client Glyn Kelly, who passed away recently at age 89. Valdes is in his first season of riding locally and is off to fast start winning at 24% over the first five days of the season.

It's Teacher Appreciation Weekend at Emerald Downs, this Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21. All school district employees receive free admission for themselves and a guest on both days. First race 2 pm. Live music at EmD on Saturday evening - Prom Date Mix Tape plays on the 5th floor between 8-11 pm. Tickets can be purchased at emeralddowns.com for a discounted rate. Just $10 at the door.

It's Preakness time and EmD is open for simulcasters at 8 am on Friday and 7 am Saturday. The Preakness goes at 4 pm, between live races 4 and 5 on Saturday. Matt Johnson of the Seahawks and Sounders speaks to Dori Monson as a friend and colleague. Saturday's third race is the "Dori Monson Memorial Purse," with family and friends remembering the Seattle radio host and a great racing fan. Trainer Candi Cryderman also joins Joe, Vince and Bill on this week's show.

Week #2 at Emerald Downs is this Saturday & Sunday, May 13-14, first race at 2 pm. As predicted, many more horses in participation - 9 races on Saturday and 10 races Sunday. Bring Mom out for Mother's Day and enjoy Emerald Downs and a great weekend of weather. A great addition and tradition to Mother's Day racing is the appearance of a Thoroughbred mare and her four-week old foal, paraded on the track.

This week's show includes trainer Kay Cooper, speaking to her many decades working with her father, Washington Hall of Fame trainer Jim Penney and her 2023 stable of horses. Also a guest is John Lindley of "Parker's" tip sheet and producer of Emerald Downs website's valuable handicapping service "Trip Notes." Lindley hit 4/7 races on Opening Day. "Sport Shorts," selections and trivia, too, on Horseracing NW.