Eric Hamelback is the CEO of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association. He is the former general manager of Frank Stronach’s Adena Springs Farm and resides in Paris, Ky.
Hard to believe it has been almost a year since Justify began his historic run through the Triple Crown series. Lenny Shulman, the colorful Features Editor of the Blood-Horse, has just penned "Justify - 111 Days to Triple Crown Glory.
After landing the biggest stakes win of her career on Street Band, Sophie Doyle was selected as Jockeys’ Guild Foundation Detox Jockey of the Week for March 18 - 24, 2019.
Dave Basler just returned from the Annual H.B.P.A. meeting in Tampa, Florida. He has been the Executive Director of both the Ohio HBPA and the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Health Fund since 2007.
Things are starting to ratchet up on the Kentucky Derby and Oaks trail with a total of eight points races contested over the weekend. There will be four for the ladies and four for the boys from coast to coast.
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On the show we will talk about the Sport of Kings. We will delve into the different features of the WinningPonies.com website. John Engelhardt will talk about the issues of the day that affect horse racing, such as synthetic surfaces, medication rule changes, the fate of the industry as a whole, VLTs and Casinos, and human interest stories of triumph and defeat. You will also hear our spot play of the week, where John will handicap the feature races for the upcoming weekend, and will give out his best plays. We will keep you abreast racing’s big events. Featured on the show will be guests (trainers, jockeys, owners, celebrity handicappers and industry insiders). Promotional giveaways will be featured, such as brand merchandise and free WinningCredits.
Winning Ponies is broadcast live every Thursday at 8 PM Eastern/5 PM Pacific on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.