In the first segment Ms. Maggi Moss will tell us about how she got involved with racehorses and a little about her journey from a chief Prosecutor in Polk County, Iowa to becoming the President of H. A. R. T.
Pellom McDaniels - former NFL player who wrote a new book on legendary jockey Isaac Murphy and is doing a signing this week at the Kentucky Derby Museum. McDaniel's recently authored The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy.
Our first guest John McEvoy, a former editor and executive columnist for the Daily Racing Form, is now the author of six mystery novels and 'High Stakes' is his most recent and 5th featuring the colorful racing character Jack Doyle.
Jennie Rees has had quite a week. Last Thursday she was selected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor and on Feb.
The Jockey Guild has just wrapped up their annual meeting last week in Miami, FL. Jeff Johnston will discuss the new measures the Guild is promoting for the health and safety of the jockeys.
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.