It’s just over a week to the 89th Longacres Mile and that’s a prominent subject on this week’s Horse Racing NW. The past two Mile winners are expected to race – Slew’s Tiz Whiz from 2022 and Five Star General from last year. Special events such as “Breakfast At the Wire,” “The Railbird Rally” and “Dancing at the Downs,” are all upcoming this month at Emerald Downs. Go to emeralddowns.com for more information.

Leading trainer Justin Evans joins Joe and Vince and speaks to topics such as his current season, dealing with new horses in the barn and also four nominees to the August 11 Longacres Mile. Evans is seeking his second straight EmD training title and is currently in 11th place in North America with 84 wins in 2024.