Win Place Show

A preview of facts and figures, rules and regulations for Emerald Downs Opening Day on Wednesday, June 24. More good news - 5th Floor simulcasting with free admission begins Friday, June 26. With the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, Anthony Stabile of NYRA and HRRN provides insight while Mike Gastineau looks back at a memorable EmD event with a Belmont connection.

Emerald Downs will offer a low 15% takeout on Superfecta wagers at the upcoming meeting which begins on Wednesday, June 24. The Muckleshoot Casino and Northern Quest Casino in Spokane will be open for simulcast wagering beginning June 20, Belmont Stakes Saturday. Plus, Blaine Wright speaks to his impressive stable of horses for 2020.

Opening Day is set for 2020! Plus ... 2019 Washington Horse of the Year and 2019 EmD Horse of Meeting vie in Saturday's Albany at Golden Gate. Jon White joins Joe and Vince. Handicapping, pet peeves, trivia and more!

First show! Covers Emerald Downs 2020 opening data, updates on Washington horses and horsemen, handicapping, pet peeves and more. Since Joe and Vince are involved, plenty of statistical data too!

Joe Withee and Rob Rao finish off another season of the Win Place Show with two special guests: Jon White and John Parker. Jon White is coming off an eventful Ferndale meeting as one of the Stewards, White has time for news and handicapping from Washington, California and nationwide. His home track, Santa Anita, hosts the Breeders' Cup Nov. 1-2. John Parker, the EmD three-time defending Leading Owner is currently in second place in the 2019 Owner Standings. Parker has been active as ever in races horses and contributing to all benevolent causes in and around local Thoroughbred racing.

It's The Win Place Show from Emerald Downs on Saturday morning!

Joe Withee and Rob Rao talk all things horse racing from the Quarter Chute Cafe with thoughts on the personalities around the sport with some handicapping mixed in. Today, they are joined by Ed Burgart, the truly legendary Los Alamitos track announcer, morning-line price maker and handicapper gives insight into Sunday's Bank of America Challenge at Emerald Downs on Sunday. Burgart is winding down a 38 year career at Los Alamitos with his final days before retirement coming this December. Also joining them, Vince Bruun, the EmD Director of Media Relations releases nominees for Washington Thoroughbred Hall of Fame and previews the Washington Cup, run over three Sundays in September - September 1st, 8th and 15th.

Joe Withee and Rob Rao are live from the Quarter Chute Cafe and they start your Sunday morning with guests Howard Belvoir, Dana Holverson, and Robbie Baze.

Today on the Win, Place Show with Joe Withee and Rob Rao, the guys are joined by Fred Desimone, Owner of Rocky Tough running next week at Emerald Downs, and John Lindley, Northwest Handicapper, looking at the Longacres Mile next week.

Joe Withee and Rob Rao chat with trainer Chris Stenslie and veteran jockey Akifumi Kato.