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Getting closer to Opening Day at Emerald Downs, Saturday May 6! That's also Kentucky Derby day so make plans to be here for the season's first race at 1 pm. The next of our popular live music nights, "Dancing At the Downs," is Saturday night, April 8, with an Aerosmith tribute band. "Training Day" on youtube.com begins next week, March 23. Emerald Downs is open for full card simulcasting seven days a week while the Quarter Chute Cafe's schedule is Wednesday through Sunday. Guests include trainer Mike Puhich, in action this Saturday at Oaklawn Park. His local horse-owning clients Bob & Molly Rondeau and Tom Lambro have Call Me Fast in the $500k Essex Handicap. The Rondeau's have added value Saturday with 2021 Longacres Mile hero Backround, entered in the seventh race. Another Washington native joins the 'cast, Ed Moger Jr., trainer of recent Santa Anita Handicap-gr1 winner Stilleto Boy. The horse was purchased by brother Steve two years ago and is up to $1.7 million in earnings.

Please support the local Thoroughbred and horse industry by indicating your support of Senate bill 5598, progressing at this time in the Washington legislature. Go to leg.wa.gov, find the bill (SB 5598) and click "pro" to support. This is the most important legislation for racing in decades. First big milestones of 2023 are upon us! The WTBOA Awards banquet is this Saturday evening at Emerald Downs and the opening of training is Monday morning, February 27. Free coffee and doughnuts Monday morning at the world famous Quarter Chute Cafe, operated by Joe and Sally Steiner. Guests on this edition of "horseracing nw" are horse owner and now music producer Greg Conley - he speaks to his underway venture of an album of racing music. Three-time EmD training champ Jeff Metz also is a guest - he'll be the man in charge for the Emerald Racing Club again this season.

It's 100 days to Emerald Downs first day of racing in 2023, Saturday, May 6. That happens to be Kentucky Derby day and first live race goes at 1 pm. Be aware that House Bill 1529 has bilateral support at the new Washington legislative session. If passed, horses and racing will receive tremendous annual financial benefits. Please contact your representative and senator to express support. Owner Fred Desimone speaks to the recent passings of Bob and Barbara Meeking, both age 94 and both highly valued and respected members of local breeding and racing. emeralddowns.com has discount rates for season passes and also the next "Dancing At the Downs," Feb. 11. On March 1, tickets are available on-line for Emerald Downs live racing days. July 3 tickets go on sale beginning May 10.

Happy New Year from Emerald Downs! Jon White speaks to a strong opening of the Santa Anita winter meeting and adds some northwest history too. Patrick Kerrison, former EmD Director of Media Relations, has personal thoughts on the recent passing of his father Ray Kerrison, renowned and respected turf writer. Toss in Washington horse information and trivia, too. "Dancing at the Downs" returns on Friday night, December 30. Sonic Funk Orchestra plays from 8-11 pm on the Fifth Floor. Tickets available for $10 at emeralddowns.com, $15 at the door. More shows coming up on February 11 and March 11.

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas from Emerald Downs! Racing dates are out for the 2023 season, Opening Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Yes, Opening Day is Kentucky Derby Day. This month, go to emeralddowns.com for discounts on 2023 season passes and for info on "Dancing At the Downs." Live music returns on the 5th floor Friday night, December 30, with the Sonic Funk Orchestra. Get your tickets now at the track website for $10. The price will be $15 at the door.



Guests on the show include longtime Gulfstream Park personality and handicapper Ron Nicoletti, who's looking forward to more quality racing this month and beyond at GP. Opening Day to their Championship meeting is December 26, with higher purses, a new turf course and a long list of top trainers and jockeys. Jeff "the Fish" Aaron spent 25 years in western Washington media before returning recently to Phoenix. "The Fish" has developed a strong interest in racing and catches up with "Horseracing NW" listeners.

Emerald Downs is ready for the Breeders' Cup! Gates open Friday, Nov. 4 at 8:00 am and at 7:00 am on Saturday, Nov. 5. Get your meals at "Quick Pix," on the 5th Floor, opening each day at same times. On Saturday, the 3rd Floor is open as well.



Joe and Vince remember Victor "The Predictor" Cozzetti, who passed recently after 50 years in horse racing media. They're also joined by season-long podcast partner Bill Downes in the third segment. Bill is attending the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland and gives out his top picks. Also, hear from top handicappers and racing historians "The Big A," Anthony Stabile and, of course, Jon White. Yes ... sports shorts and trivia too for this week's podcast.

The Simulcasting Season is here and beginning Monday, October 3, Emerald Downs is open seven days a week for full cards from around north America. Join us on the 5th Floor to follow Washington-bred horses, local trainers and the best racing from all points.



Joe and Vince recap closing week for the 2022 meeting including the fifth match-up between heavyweight Washington-breds Slew's Tiz Whiz and Papa's Golden Boy, easily the top two horses at Emerald Downs this year. News, notes, stats, names and numbers about season #27 are topics of discussion. Also - sports shorts, one selection and trivia on Horseracing NW!

It's closing weekend for the 2022 Emerald Downs race meeting and fans will see many of the top stars in action. Longacres Mile hero Slew's Tiz Whiz races against Papa's Golden Boy for the fifth time this year in Sunday's Muckleshoot Tribal Classic. Reigning Washington Horse of the Year Blazingbellablu contests the Washington Cup Filly/Mare race and top two-year-old at the meeting may be decided in the 12-horse Gottstein Futurity. Jockey Alex Cruz and owner Bob Wilmot are guests on this week's show.



Everyone gets in free on Sunday! Sept. 18 is closing day and also Fan Appreciation Day. Also, check out the special prices at track concession stands this weekend - the list is nearly endless with great deals. Great handicapping tests, too, this weekend with 11 races both Saturday and Sunday. Thanks for being part of the 2022 at Emerald Downs!

It's the last three-day weekend of racing at Emerald Downs for the 2022 meeting, this Sept. 9-10-11. The last "$1,000 KJR-Seattle T-Birds Horseshoe Toss" is on Friday night while Sunday, 9-11, is "First Responder Day." All first responders and active or retired military get in for free.



Mike Man's Gold, the track's all-time winningest horse, will be officially retired on Sunday. He won 26 times at this track, victories in an amazing 10 consecutive seasons. Claimer of the Meeting honors, as always, goes to the final weekend and contenders Missed the Boat, Mixo, Willing to Burn, Brony Boy, Warfront Fighter, Sir Deputy, Classic Leah and Prospera are all racing this weekend.

The Longacres Mile winner returns! Slew's Tiz Whiz, Washington-bred hero of the 87th Mile on August 14, returns in this Sunday's featured allowance at one mile & seventy yards. Slew's Tiz Whiz meets Mile favorite Top Executive and third-place finisher Five Star General among the field of eight. That new race distance will be unveiled for the first time at Emerald Downs on Friday night, September 2.



Sunday is "Italian Day" at Emerald Downs with the Sorelli's Pizza Eating Contest, musical entertainment from Tony La Stella and the Goombas, Italian dancers and David Madrid back to host festivities. Also on this show - bad beat stories, sport shorts, selections and triva.