Win Place Show

Guests include Anthony "Big A" Stabile, of NYRA, Vegas Insider and Horse Racing Radio Network fame. Those of us in the Emerald Downs circles know him well from his prowess picking winners on "The Win Place Show" for many years and recently on "Horse Racing NW" podcast. Also, Scott Hanson, turf writer and do-everything for the Seattle Times sports department. He's covered EmD closely and has a 25-year birthday story coming soon.



Back to fast-track racing at EmD over Wednesday-Thursday, June 2-3. 18 races over the two days. Three days of racing per week coming soon, with birthday racing on Sunday, June 20. Not far off the first stakes races of the meeting coming on Thursday, June 17.

Emerald Downs is off and underway for 2021! Joe & Vince recap opening week and look at week #2. Racing schedule is Wednesday and Thursday nights, first race 6 pm Pacific time. This week's guests include Pam Christopherson of Bar C Racing (home of the late Harbor the Gold) and Randy Goulding, DRF handicapper (red hot at picking winners) and turf writer.



Who's #1 in 2021 earnings among Washington-bred horses? Listen to "Horse Racing NW" and find out. Check out Vince Bruun's "News & Notes" at emeralddowns.com, a wealth of info on past week results and much more. EmD currently has fans for live racing, go to emeralddowns.com to purchase your tickets.

Emerald Downs is set to start another racing season, Opening Day on Wednesday, May 19. Defending training champ Frank Lucarelli is a guest as well as jockey Kevin Radke, riding at EmD for the first time since 2008.



Get your tickets for live racing by going to emeralddowns.com. Purchase tickets for any of the first 10 days of the meeting and save 20%. All the current Covid protocols for attendance are listed, too. Hear about the wagering menu, such as the new daily Pentafecta wager, and the new Jackpot P-6.

The Kentucky Derby is the major theme on this edition of Horse Racing NW. Guest handicappers, broadcasters and authors include Anthony "The Big A" Stabile, Roger LeBlanc and Gary Dougherty. Vince recaps and previews recent and future Washington-bred runners in other locales. Trivia returns too.



Opening day at Emerald Downs is Wednesday, May 19. Check emeralddowns.com over upcoming days for information on attendance and tickets. Prior to that, Emerald Downs has floors 2-3-5 open this Saturday, May 1, Kentucky Derby day. Gates open at 7 am with free parking and admission.

Opening Day for 2021 racing at Emerald Downs arrives on Wednesday, May 19. Prior to that, Vax Day for horsemen is at Emerald Downs on Thursday, April 15. Vaccination available between 1:00-3:30 pm on Track Level.



John Lindley, author of Parker's tip sheet and horse owner and breeder Kelly Dougan join Joe and Vince this week. Emerald Downs has floors 2-3-5 open on Kentucky Derby day, Saturday, May 1. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Opening Day for 2021 racing at Emerald Downs arrives on Wednesday, May 19. Prior to that, Vax Day for horsemen is at Emerald Downs on Thursday, April 15. Vaccination available between 1:00-3:30 pm on Track Level.



John Lindley, author of Parker's tip sheet and horse owner and breeder Kelly Dougan join Joe and Vince this week. Emerald Downs has floors 2-3-5 open on Kentucky Derby day, Saturday, May 1. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Emerald Downs is set to open for racing on Wednesday, May 19 and Horse Racing NW gives the details on the 2021 season. EmD morning training can be viewed from the 5th floor of the Grandstand building, now open at 7:30 am Wednesday-through-Sunday. The track's 25th birthday (and first stakes race of the meeting) is June 20.



Jon White joins Joe and Vince and concentrates on the three-year-old division with the Kentucky Derby just six weeks away. Selections for the Louisiana Derby, trivia and more.

The Fifth Floor at Emerald Downs is open for simulcasting! After several months on track level, fans can once again enjoy the familiarity and comfort on floor five. There’s a new bill introduced in Olympia that could be very positive for horses and racing in Washington.

Former EmD and current Golden Gate Fields track announcer Matt Dinerman looks at events in northern California while racing author and handicapper Eric Floyd speaks to his new book and picks his horse for the Sam Davis Stakes.

Horse Racing NW is back for an end of the year episode. News on Washington-bred horses and Washington horsemen in the upcoming weeks. An EmD great has a new career scheduled for 2021.



Alittlelesstalk is a cinch for Washington-bred Top Older Filly or Mare for 2020 and has a shot at the Horse of the Year title. She's in action Saturday Dec. 26 at Laurel in the $150-k, grade-3 Allaire Dupont at 1 1/8 miles for fillies and mares. Nina Hagen informs on happenings at El Dorado Farms in Enumclaw, exciting news on new stallion Barkley.

"Horse Racing NW" has a light schedule through the rest of 2020 but two guests and some personal sports history talk from Joe and Vince add to this week's 'cast. Two top Washington-breds from the 2020 EmD meeting are in action this week.

The passing of notable Washington horseman Richard Wright is a sad note but there are remembrances of his many contributions and likable personality. Trainer Jeff Metz is a guest, running Coastal Kid in this Sunday's Bob Hope S-GR3 at Del Mar. Also, Paul Beattie, the man behind the outstanding racing coverage again this year at elisportsnetwork.com.