The Amplify Horse Racing Podcast

"Intentional" is the best word to describe the growth process of the Horse Racing Women's Summit, a movement that started with a multi-day event at Santa Anita Park in 2022, followed by smaller pop-up gatherings around the country. Each of these were thoughtfully planned to gather women into a supportive space for networking, meeting new friends, and fostering deep discussions. Leading into the second Horse Racing Women's Summit, September 27-29 at Santa Anita Park in California, the HRWS planning committee has thought strategically about how to continue spreading their mission. As special guest Shona Rotondo shares during the episode: "We’re not presuming that we know exactly what has to be done for women in racing, we need to hear from everybody in order to do this properly.”

Learn more about at register today: https://www.womeninracingsummit.com/

Amplify Horse Racing amplifies Thoroughbred industry education, mentorship, and career opportunities with horse programs for youth and young adults. We create pathways to involvement for newcomers, highlight existing initiatives, and create new resources to lead the Thoroughbred industry into the future. Horse racing is called “the sport of kings,” but it isn't just a sport for the wealthy – it's a sport for everyone!

The Triple Crown – and horse racing in general – is filled to the brim with emotion and beautiful imagery. Author, researcher and historian Jennifer Kelly tries to convey emotion through words on a page in her new book The Foxes of Belair, about the father-son Triple Crown-winning duo Gallant Fox and Omaha. She explains how she takes the viewer on a trip through time to make it seem like century-old events happened just yesterday. And for Mage's co-owner and bloodstock agent Ramiro Restrepo, winning the Kentucky Derby a month ago still feels like it was yesterday. Hear from him later on in the episode about his 15 year journey from the Tampa Bay Downs winner's circle to standing under the spires of Churchill Downs, as well as his family's decades-long efforts to succeed in horse racing.

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, or riding disciplines to be involved. Its goal is to generate positivity, find common ground, and highlight areas for collaboration. To learn more about pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry, visit: https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/

Note: All opinions are shared solely for educational purposes.

When considering a career in the Thoroughbred industry, it is important to understand the varying perspectives on animals being used in sport and for entertainment purposes. From the 1970s to present day, ethics in horse racing have evolved, and what was once accepted in the past is now part of this era’s growing list of taboos. From fairness and integrity to animal welfare, this presentation by Phil O'Hara, assistant professor of practice at the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program, will define ethics, guide the audience through several eras of horse racing, and explore how the industry has addressed ethical dilemmas. And stick around, because Robert Hartman joins us later to talk about RTIP and how prospective students can get into the program.

Note: mature topics are discussed in this episode pertaining to equine welfare and gambling integrity. Please use appropriate discretion. While much of our content and programming is geared toward many age groups, this episode is suggested for high school and college-aged students.

This is a Horse Racing Hangouts edition. The Hangouts are Amplify’s monthly virtual livestream that can be viewed in video form on Amplify’s YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. The original version of this aired on April 20th and contained informational powerpoint slides, so be sure to check that out to see the points presented visually. You can view it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBxAh6VdXTg

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, or riding disciplines to be involved. Its goal is to generate positivity, find common ground, and highlight areas for collaboration. To learn more about pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry, visit: https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/

Note: All opinions are shared solely for educational purposes.

Happy Kentucky Derby week!!! Sean Collins joins the crew to talk about what it's like getting to work with fans everyday in his role as the assistant tour manager at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Then a SECOND guest: Cathy Shircliff comes on to talk about her work as the director of equine industry relations Churchill Downs Inc. and what the buzz around the track has been like so far this year!

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, or riding disciplines to be involved. Its goal is to generate positivity, find common ground, and highlight areas for collaboration.

To learn more about pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry, visit: https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/

Note: All opinions are shared solely for educational purposes.

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (NMRHOF) educator Matt Reichel will take viewers on a "ride through time" of horse racing in America, from humble beginnings in the 1600s to a national pastime today. Using the NMRHOF's historical galleries as a baseline, Matt will cover different eras of horse racing, including the Colonial era, Pre-Civil War era and the Post-Civil War era.

The mission of the NMRHOF is "to preserve and promote the history of Thoroughbred racing in America and honor the sport’s most accomplished participants in the Official National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame."

You can learn more about the NMRHOF here: https://www.racingmuseum.org/

This episode is a Horse Racing Hangouts edition. The Hangouts are Amplify’s monthly virtual live stream that can be viewed in video form on Amplify's Youtube, Facebook and Twitter. The original version of this aired on March 7 and contained a lot of visuals to accompany the subject-matter, so be sure to check that out to see the museum artifacts that are discussed in the podcast!

You can view it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzbqxZL2--A&t=743s

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, or riding disciplines to be involved. Its goal is to generate positivity, find common ground, and highlight areas for collaboration.

To learn more about pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry, visit: https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/

Note: All opinions are shared solely for educational purposes.

Globetrotter Allyson Walker joins Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy to talk about her travels with Shirl's Speight for trainer Roger Attfield. He runs in the Dubai World Cup Carnival today (March 25) in the Dubai Turf. She also talks about their recent trip to Japan for the February Stakes, going to the Breeders' Cup and even what it's like working for D. Wayne Lukas. Don't miss the stories of this well-traveled horsewoman!

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, or riding disciplines to be involved. Its goal is to generate positivity, find common ground, and highlight areas for collaboration.

To learn more about pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry, visit: https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/

Note: All opinions are shared solely for educational purposes.

It's a week after Valentine's Day, and a week after Greenmount Farm's Sabrina Moore's Knicks Go baby was born! Listen to how that went and all of the work that goes into being an equine midwife, from the stresses to the successes. Sabrina has so many great stories and memories to share about foaling! Meanwhile, Kaitlin's horse Charles was not feeling the love on Valentine's Day with a couple of hiccups moving to his new barn, so Kaitlin was not able to join us. We can't wait to have her back for the next episode!

We also wanted to give you a heads up before the show starts that we discuss some mature topics and use terminology relating to the reproductive cycle of the horse, so please use parental discretion. Thank you for doing so.

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, or riding disciplines to be involved. Its goal is to generate positivity, find common ground, and highlight areas for collaboration.

To learn more about pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry, visit: https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/

Note: All opinions are shared solely for educational purposes.

Annise hosts a step-by-step seminar on how to apply for the Godolphin Flying Start program (GFS). Featured speakers are first-year GFS trainees Orlaith Nangle, Alex Sausville, and Ben Triandafillou. They will tell viewers about their backgrounds prior to starting the course, provide an overview of the program syllabus, and walk you through the entire application process.

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, or riding disciplines to be involved. Its goal is to generate positivity, find common ground, and highlight areas for collaboration.

To learn more about pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry, visit: https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/

Note: All opinions are shared solely for educational purposes.

Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy are back to kick off Season 3 of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast! Secretary of the American Graded Stakes Committee and Senior Director of Industry Relations and Development Andy Schweigardt joins the podcast to talk about how stakes races are graded. He discusses the process that goes into the reviewing the status of each race as well as the history behind graded stakes and their prestige.

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, or riding disciplines to be involved. Its goal is to generate positivity, find common ground, and highlight areas for collaboration.

To learn more about pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry, visit: https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/

Note: All opinions are shared solely for educational purposes.

Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy reflect on 2022 and look forward to 2023. They share their favorite moments, memories and lessons learned from the past year both in their personal and professional lives.

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, or riding disciplines to be involved. Its goal is to generate positivity, find common ground, and highlight areas for collaboration.

To learn more about pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry, visit: https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/

Note: All opinions are shared solely for educational purposes.