John Engelhardt will host three guests this week. Newly appointed Editorial Director at the Daily Racing Form to lead its national editorial operation based in New York, Mark Simon will be our first guest.
In the first segment previous host of this show and WinningPonies blogger Ed Meyer will join our host and his long time good friend John Engelhardt to discuss his blogs and other current events stories in thoroughbred racing circles.
Chantal Sutherland is our first guest. During her 13-year career, Chantal a Toronto native, won 931 races and purses worth more than $47 million. She retired at the top of her game as one of racing’s all-time leading female jockeys.
Rick Violette, Jr. has had many achievements in a career that took him from showing hunters and jumpers to becoming the President of the National Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.
Gary Stevens, who won 2 stakes this past weekend, has returned to the saddle in January of this year after being away for over seven years. On January 12, 2013, Stevens won the first race of his comeback.
Mr. Ned Toffey representing Spendthrift Farm will tell us about which young stallions the farm is investing in and talk about the state of the breeding industry in Kentucky.
In the first segment Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg will tell us a little about his career as a thoroughbred trainer. He will reminisce about the many milestones he has accomplished.
In the opening segment Kimpton Williams, owner of Fair Winds Farm in Waynesville, Ohio will discuss the revitalization of racing in Ohio now fueled by alternative gaming and the challenges facing horsemen, breeders and owners.
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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.
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