Shedrow Stories

Joe catches up with NBC Sports/In the Money Media Correspondent Matt Bernier. We discuss his beginnings in the sport during college, Esquire Network's Horseplayers, growing the sport for future generations, the NBC Sports telecasts, joining ITM Media with The Matt Bernier Show, advice to newcomers of the sport and much more!

Joe catches up with multiple graded stakes winning rider Brian Hernandez Jr. We discuss his beginnings in Louisiana, family history in the sport, mentors on the Kentucky circuit, Aftercare efforts, Fort Larned's Breeders' Cup Classic, Funny Duck's upset win in the Pat Day Mile, what it's like to ride in the Kentucky Derby and his chances in this year's edition aboard King Fury!

Joe catches up with multiple graded stakes winning jockey Jose Ortiz. We discuss his beginnings in Puerto Rico, competing with his brother Irad, daily routine, dealing with setbacks, La Verdad, 2017 Belmont Stakes Day/Eclipse Award, Elate, Tacitus, Maxfield and his chances heading into Kentucky Derby & Oaks weekend aboard Crazy Beautiful & Dynamic One!

Joe catches up with the Executive Director of the NYTB Najja Thompson. We discuss his beginnings going to Calder and Gulfstream, his near decade of experiences at NYRA, ways to improve your resume, working as VP of the TPA, his new position as Executive Director of the NYTB, NY-Bred Showcase Days, diversity and inclusion, making the sport widely accessible and much more!

Joe catches up with racing analyst Britney Eurton of NBC and TVG. We discuss her family background in the industry, ways to get young people involved in the sport, the importance of sharing stories, her time at TVG, Storm the Court's Juvenile shocker, covering Justify's Belmont, the 2020 Triple Crown, TVG's Pacific Classic production, hosting the Eclipse Awards, the Hippity Hop Derby, Cocktails and Conversations, Saturday's Santa Anita Derby and more!

Joe catches up with multiple graded stakes winning trainer Brendan Walsh. We discuss his upbringing in Ireland, learning at Kildangan and the Irish National Stud, working as Assistant Trainer to Eddie Kenneally, doping, winning his first Grade 1, reaction to Extravagant Kid's recent G1 victory, Maxfield's future plans, Prevalence's chances in the Wood Memorial and much more!

Joe catches up with former champion jockey and current racing analyst for FOX Sports Richard Migliore. We discuss his beginnings in Brooklyn, the impact of Steve Dimauro Sr. on his career, the aptly named Win, Fourstardave's winning streak, Hidden Lake's 1996 Go For Wand, Artie Schiller's remarkable debut, winning the BC Turf Sprint on Desert Code, dealing with inquiries and injuries, his retirement in 2010, the "Insider Shows" of the mid-2010's and more!

Joe caught up with Gulfstream Park racing analyst Ron Nicoletti a few weeks back. We discuss his beginnings in New York, starting the Manhattan boutique Jenny Waterbags, clothing some of the most influential names in music, leaving the business to become a "salty seadog" in Florida, working for Gulfstream for over 30 years, pursuing an acting career, the Pegasus World Cup, Greatest Honour & more!

Joe catches up with former Miss Connecticut USA and current racing analyst for The Stronach Group and FOX Sports Acacia Courtney. We discuss her beginnings in Hunter/Jumper and Dressage, her career in dance, Miss Connecticut 2019, Racing for Home, the importance of sharing stories, her time at The Stronach Group, hosting FOX Sports' America's Day at The Races and Saratoga Live, ITM's In The Ring and Saturday's Curlin Florida Derby!