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Winning Ponies episodes

October 25, 2012 'Winning Ponies' Welcomes Writer Bill Mooney and Writer / Handicapper Frank Angst
Bill Mooney, a writer who served as associate editor at the old Thoroughbred Record and the Thoroughbred Times, has written books on the "sports of kings". He also has contributed to a number of horse racing programs on ESPN.
59 min
October 18, 2012 'Winning Ponies' Welcomes Horse Trainer Jeff Greenhill and Show Host/Publicity Director Ed Meyer
In an age where many horses are retiring at 3, Jeff has the unique ability to keep horses sound. A graduate of Auburn University, Greenhill decided at age 38 to indulge in his dream of training horses. Starting as a hotwalker for D.
1 hr
October 11, 2012 'Winning Ponies' Welcomes Writer/Editor Mark Simon and Handicapper Rich Nilsen
Mark Simon was the founding editor of Thoroughbred Times in 1985. He will tell us about his experience creating and running the Thoroughbred Times for those 27 years. He will delve into the reasons why the publication has folded since.
59 min
October 04, 2012 'Winning Ponies' Welcomes Director of Communications Julie Balog and Handicapper Ellis Starr
Julie Balog will update us with all the happenings in Kentucky in general and Keeneland in specific.
59 min
September 27, 2012 'Winning Ponies' Welcomes Media Relations Director Eric Wing
Eric Wing NTRA Media Relations Director, worked at Reader's Digest for 13 years before joining the NTRA in 1999. He is an avid horseplayer and had owned thoroughbreds at times.
1 hr
September 20, 2012 'Winning Ponies' Welcomes Back Host Ed Meyer with Racing Official Tyler Picklesimer and Handicapper "Dangerous Dan" Moore
We are thrilled to have Ed Meyer back for this show. He was the original host for almost three years. We have also been privileged to run his blogs on our site which are so insightful.
59 min
September 13, 2012 'Winning Ponies' Welcomes Writer Dede Biles and Handicapper Byron King
Dede Biles is currently the bloodstock sales editor for The Blood-Horse. She has worked for The Blood-Horse for nearly 30 years.
59 min
September 06, 2012 Winning Ponies Welcomes Retired Jockey Julie Krone and Handicapper David Litfin
Julie Krone followed in her mom's footsteps and had a huge successful career as a jockey.
1 hr
August 30, 2012 'Winning Ponies' Welcomes Back Michael Blowen and Richard Eng
59 min
August 23, 2012 'Winning Ponies' Welcomes Sports Writer Jay Hovdey and Handicapper Tom LaMarra
Jay Hovdey has been executive columnist for Daily Racing Form since 1998. Previously, he covered horse racing for The Blood-Horse and the Thoroughbred Record, and his work has appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and Reader's Digest.
58 min

About Winning Ponies

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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.