Joe Nevills, Bloodlines writer for DRF has been covering the Fasig-Tipton Sale in Kentucky and Saratoga. He will discuss trends in those sales and preview the upcoming Keeneland September Sale. This week's handicapper will be Ralph Siraco.
Corey Johnsen who is the President of Kentucky Downs is a returning guest on our show. He has added to his lengthy resume his being the force behind JockeyTalk360.com.
Nancy LaSala has served as Board President of Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) since its inception in the spring of 2006. In January of 2009, she additionally accepted the role as Executive Director.
Gary Falter, a Columbus, Ohio native, joined The Jockey Club Information Systems, Inc. in February 2000. He served as Vice President of Development and Operations until 2012.
Conor grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. Drawn to the thoroughbred business since a young age, his experience in the industry began during his teenage years when he gained hands on experience working with horses while also analyzing data at Equibase.
Dr. James Robertson DVM is currently the track veterinarian at Belterra Park. He will discuss “A Day in the Life” of an on-track vet. He will also explain in laymen terms common horse injuries, what is being done to treat and prevent them. Dr.
After having California Chrome's farrier on the show last week, our first guest David McGlothin is the Manager of Harris Farms in California where California Chrome's sire Lucky Pulpit stands.
Judd Fischer is the farrier for North America’s most popular horse – California Chrome. Following in his uncle’s footsteps, he started shoeing horses at the age of 23.
For the last 28 years Jennie Rees has been associated with the Louisville Courrier-Journal as a turf writer. Prior to that, she had a stint of 2 years with the Rochester Times-Union as a sportswriter copy editor.
Marty McGee who has been covering the Kentucky and Florida circuits for the Daily Racing Form since 1992, will report on all the happenings for this the 146th Belmont Stakes with implications for a potential Triple Crown winner this year.
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