At 76 years old Gary DesRoche hasn't slowed down a bit. From hot walker, groom and owner of thoroughbred race horses, he has been involved in the thoroughbred industry for over 56 years. Nowadays he is a genuine holistic equine therapist.
Our first guest is G.D. Hieronymus the award winning Keeneland's Director of Video Production. We'll address their coverage of the September Sale and the upcoming Breeders' Cup at Lexington's iconic track.
Engelhardt got to spend some time with Michael Blowen the founder of Old Friends Retirement Facility this weekend. The DRF have just published a special edition celebrating the farm and highlighting its "Stable of Stars".
Julie Kagno is a former jockey who turned outrider at numerous tracks through the U.S. Over the past several years she became a world traveler helping to develop tracks in Dubai and China.
In the first segment broadcaster Mike Penna, founder of Horse Racing Radio Net, will tell us about the growth of the HRRN network and how our listeners can tune in to all of the Travers week coverage on Sirius 93, XM 93 and horseracingradio.net.
Successful trainer Kenny McPeek continues to bring new owners into the sport through his partnerships and he encourages all owners to join the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to broaden their knowledge of racing and breeding.
Justin Zayat at age 23 is already helping, as racing and stallion manager, to run his father Ahmed Zayat’s racing operation which owns the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.
54 min
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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.