Tom in for Nick and joined initially by BHA Head of Communications Robin Mounsey to discuss the launch of British Racing's HorsePWR welfare campaign. Robin tells us of the importance of launching now and why the BHA has chosen to be so transparent and front foot on the subject. Rishi Persad joins to give his views and then gives thoughts on some recent examples of affordability checks which he feels have crossed the line in requesting personal data. He argues it’s not too late to tackle gambling issues at the source of the problem as opposed to trying to stop someone placing a bet. We hear from trainer Amy Murphy about her friend and colleague Stefano Cherchi who tragically passed away yesterday and we are joined by Amy Lee who has set up the Graham Lee Racing Club to raise funds for her father’s recovery in association with the Good Racing Company. In our Overbury People segment we here from former rider Dominic Elseworth who now runs a course giving those from disadvantaged backgrounds a way in to the sport and co-founder of the Riding A Dream Academy Naomi Lawson is along to tell us about the latest taster days they are running.

This week on the Harness Players’ Podcast, join host Mike Pribozie as he and guest analyst Doug Henwood break down the Early Pick 4 sequence at Fraser Downs for Friday, April 5. Doug gives out his spot plays on the card and promotes his recent Youtube handicapping video posts. Doug also mentions his involvement with thestable.ca. 

While there isn't a formal Thestable.ca segment this week, don't forget to check out the upcoming webinars on April 8th from 7-8 pm, April 27th from 3-4 pm, and May 6th from 7-8 pm.  

To wrap up the show, Edison Hatter, Ray Cotolo, and Kevin Plowcha talk the three divisions for the fourth preliminary of the MGM Borgata Series at Yonkers Raceway, which will go postward on Monday, April 8.

For daily harness racing analysis and selections, be sure to check nahupicks.com for contenders at tracks across North America.

Spencer and Brian go over 3 races from this past Saturday at Gulfstream Park

those races were 4-13-14

and some angles we talked about are

why win-place might be better then straight win bets

and why horses who hit the board should be used more underneath then on the win end at the same class levels

Billy and Michelle catch up with owner Jon Green. They discuss his path in racing, his favorite memories, and issues facing racing today.

Tom in for Nick and we start today’s show with the saddest of news that Sardinian born jockey Stefano Cherchi, 23, has passed away. Stefano suffered a fall when riding at Canberra, Australia on March 20th. Jane Mangan is today’s guest and she reflects on this news before Tom and Jane cast an eye over entries for the Coronation Cup and Betfred Oaks. We hear from White Birch’s assistant trainer George Murphy and also Oaks entered Dare To Dream’s French-based trainer Gavin Hernon. With news that leading Qatari trainer Hamad Al-Jehani is to set up in Newmarket, we welcome Wathnan Racing advisor Richard Brown to the show. Peter Trainor, founder of Global Thoroughbreds, joins us to look ahead top some runners this weekend in Australia. And it’s Wednesday so we go pointing with our friends at Throroughbid and Ben Atkins.

PTF hosts Nick Tammaro as they look back at last weekend with a heavy emphasis on the three-year-old prep races for the Kentucky Derby with lots of talk about Fierceness and what's going to happen to him and his rivals on the Triple Crown trail as we move forward.

Then Stephen Panus of America's Best Racing is here with a deep look at his powerful new book, Walk On. You can learn much more about Stephen, his journey, and his new book, here.

PTF is back with owner/bettor Lawrence P. Roman as they talk about a trio of races at Gulfstream including the GP Oaks and the Florida Derby.

We kick things off with PTF hosting Klaus Ebner as he goes through his short list for the Osaka Hai from Japan on Saturday night/Sunday morning our time. They also talk about the strong Japanese contingent running in Dubai on Saturday morning our time.

Then Michael Kares of SOK Racing Partners is here to talk about their runners this weekend and go over the Pick Six at Aqueduct on Saturday. To learn more about their operation and how you might get involved, check out their website.

PTF hosts Nick Tammaro of inthemoneypodcast.com and Brian Nadeau of Gulfstream Park as they give their thoughts on Saturday's stakes-laden Florida Derby card. Horses to be discussed include top Kentucky Derby contenders Fierceness, Conquest Warrior, Hades, and many more.

Spencer and Marshall go over 3 races from this past Saturday at the Fairgrounds

those races were 9-10-12

and some angles we talked about are how using the in and out pattern can help you find Red Route One

and why a prior race for a Chad Brown winner showed why he is the class of the field