The interview with Mr. Charkoudian will cover his involvement in the sport, and the changing times in websites - using video production to keep the audience on line and engaged.
Winner of the Eclipse Award as outstanding apprentice jockey in 1974 and the Eclipse Award as outstanding jockey in 1980, Chris McCarron was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1989.
Jim Gluckson currently Senior Communications Consultant at Breeders' Cup Ltd., will tell us about the journey that led him to his current position at Breeders' Cup Ltd.
Horse owner Marty Grunder discovered his entrepreneurial spirit as a young man with a lawn mower and grew that passion into a multi-million-dollar company.
Kenny McPeek will tell us how he got introduced to training thoroughbreds. He is currently involved in creating a racing app through Horseracesnow and will be explaining the creation and the many uses of this innovative racing tool.
After his Nates Mineshaft recorded a smashing track record in the $400,000 Grade II New Orleans Handicap over some of the top handicap performers in the country, Austin “Kep” Smith is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
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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.