TDN Podcast

Trainer Brendan Walsh joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his undefeated 3-year-old filly Bella Ballerina after her win in the GII Rachel Alexandra Stakes. He also shares stories of the filly's Kentucky Oaks-winning half-sister, Pretty Mischievous, and some of his other favorite past trainees.

Trainer Mark Casse joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to recap a big weekend with GIII Southwest Stakes winner Silent Tactic and fan-favorite filly Nitrogen. He also discusses the recent announcement of him being named chairman of OBS.

Chris Block, the President of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, discusses the recent events at Hawthorne and the future of Illinois racing.

Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. finished 1-2 in last weekend's GI Pegasus World Cup with Skippylongstocking and White Abarrio. He joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to talk about the impressive achievement.

Rich Mendez joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss how he got involved in racing, how Morplay Racing got its start, and stable stars Brotha Keny and Shisospicy.

Luca Cumani and his wife Sara have long run a successful breeding establishment in tandem with the training operation, but since his retirement from the training ranks in 2018, Luca has joined Sara in making this his main focus. Luca took the time to join TDN Conversations, presented by Saracen Horse Feeds.

Bill Knauf, the president and general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to outline plans for the future of racing in Maryland, including this year's Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park.

John Sikura, President of Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, joins the TDN Writers' Room for a candid discussion on the future of California racing and potential paths toward revitalization. Sikura also shares an inside look at current life at the farm, providing updates on everything from champion Thorpedo Anna to new sire

In this festive finale to the TDN Writers' Room in 2025, the team of Bill Finley, Randy Moss and Zoe Cadman looked back on some of their favorite races and horses of the year. They answered a few listener write-in questions and even fielded a few curveball questions sent in by the producers. Tune in for a trip down memory lane and a look ahead to 2026 with the Writers' Room.

The TDN Writers' Room saw a host of entertaining and enlightening guests in 2025. Here's a look at few of our favorites: Griffin Johnson, Terry Bradshaw, Junior Alvarado, and a collection of industry veterans who shared stories of the legendary D. Wayne Lukas.