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Barry Abrams brings you behind the scenes of the horse racing industry.
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.
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.
58-year old rider Jon Court rides Rebel co-winner Long Range Toddy in the Arkansas Derby. Plus, an informative, nuanced view of the situation at Santa Anita.
Signalman prepares for the Blue Grass Stakes, plus a comprehensive look ahead to the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, & Blue Grass...& rundown of top Ky. Derby contenders
Twice ignored at sales, Bourbon War has a shot to make the Kentucky Derby. Plus, the latest on the fight to keep the Preakness at Pimlico.
Trainer Vickie Foley sends out Hog Creek Hustle in the Louisiana Derby. Gary West looks at the broader Derby picture and examines the changing situation at Santa Anita.
Dr. Mick Peterson discusses his team's re-inspection of the Santa Anita tracks, which have seen 21 fatalities since 12/26. Plus, the track closure effect on jockeys.
Santa Anita suspends racing in the aftermath of 21 fatalities since 12/26. Where does this leave top Ky. Derby contenders Game Winner and Improbable?
Could thoroughbred auctions ever be held online? Plus, a refresher course in social media best practices after an online controversy following a race at Tampa Bay Downs.
Australian trainer Darren Weir banned for 4 years for possession of an electrical device presumably to shock a horse. Plus, the potential impact of Brexit on horse racing.
What will the New York Racing Association's future be after the removal of CEO Chris Kay? Plus, we hop on the Kentucky Derby trail with XBTV's Millie Ball.
Australian champion mare, Winx, receives a notable American honor. Plus, when the FBI owned a horse as part of a sting operation.
What do race times say about the improvement or lack thereof of the breed? Plus, we dip into harness racing to acknowledge one of that sport's greatest-ever feats.
Hall of Fame & Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza returns from a near career-ending neck injury. Plus, a new British racing series aims to make racing a team sport.
Which made our list of the top 10 races of 2018? Did Justify crack our list?
Transgender British jockey Victoria Smith reflects on transitioning from life as Vince Smith.
Will a recently-run no-whip race in South Africa become a trend? Plus, the ramifications to racing of a casino restriction bill in Florida.
A study to determine best practices for practitioners using equine therapy on vets with PTSD. Plus, a chat with legendary racecaster/corporal, Jack Whitaker.
Will the Americans prevail over the Europeans in the Breeders' Cup? In show 2, our panel breaks down: Mile, Distaff, Turf, and Classic
Our expert handicappers break down these 4 Breeders' Cup races: Juvenile, Dirt Mile, Filly & Mare Turf, Sprint
Owner/trainer Uriah St. Lewis takes on racing's bluebloods in the Breeders' Cup Classic. Plus, we say goodbye to one of the quirkiest champions in recent years, Chatauqua.
An explosive lawsuit threatens the most influential business entity in American racing. Plus, what impact would state-of-the-art on-screen graphics have on racing?
Trainer Tom Amoss prepares Serengeti Empress for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. Plus, Alicia Wincze-Hughes looks ahead to the Classic.
Luis Carvajal, trainer of IMPERIAL HINT (Vosburgh Stakes) & Drayden Van Dyke, jockey of LA FORCE (Zenyatta Stakes) look ahead to Breeders' Cup preview weekend.
What effect would legalizing sports betting in Kentucky have on the thoroughbred industry there? Plus, a revolutionary procedure to heal tendon & ligament injuries.
Are the U.S. and U.K. legislating away race riders and stable staff from working in those jurisdictions? Plus, a new career for the son of the great Zenyatta.
A 3-year old filly whose co-owner survived a home invasion. The filly now runs for a worthy cause. Plus, we get personal with our prior story on veterinary mental health.
Rescuing a race-winning horse from a potentially grim fate. Plus, is the Jockey Club about to become a track operator?
Will Catholic Boy be the answer to his owner's prayers in the Travers? Tune in for a full race preview.