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Winning Ponies episodes

February 18, 2010 'Winning Ponies' welcomes Hall of Fame trainer Allen Jerkens.
Nicknamed “Giant Killer” (which he does not like) for the many upsets of champion horses Mr. Jerkens has orchestrated, and “Chief” for his remarkable horsemanship and knowledge. His given name is Harry.
Mr.
56 min
February 11, 2010 'Winning Ponies' welcomes back Mr. Tom LaMarra.
Tom LaMarra, a native of New Jersey, has been a racing fan since the mid-1970s. He graduated from Rutgers University, got a job as a newspaper reporter, and eventually landed at Daily Racing Form.
He and his wife, Karen, moved to Lexington, Ky.
57 min
February 04, 2010 'Winning Ponies' welcomes Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard.
Born on Dec. 2, 1940 in Ashwell England, near Newmarket, the son of a 40 year British racing official, Mr. Sheppard attended Eton College before arriving in America in 1961. One of the first people he met, was legendary steeplechase trainer Burley Cocks.
58 min
January 28, 2010 'Winning Ponies' welcomes trainer Mark Hennig.
Mr. Hennig got his start in horse racing while working for his father, trainer John Hennig. While attending Grove City High School, he worked before and after school helping at the barn.
57 min
January 21, 2010 'Winning Ponies' welcomes apprentice rider Ben Creed.
Ben is a red-hot bug rider at Turfway Park. He is a graduate of the North American Racing Academy in Lexington, Kentucky for Chris McCarron.
Mr.
56 min
January 14, 2010 'Winning Ponies' welcomes trainer Kiaran McLaughlin - Special Encore Presentation!
Mr. McLaughlin currently has a barn of just over 120 horses. He was introduced to racing through his friendship with trainer James Burchell's son, Greg.
57 min
January 07, 2010 'Winning Ponies' welcomes trainer Kiaran McLaughlin
Mr. McLaughlin currently has a barn of just over 120 horses. He was introduced to racing through his friendship with trainer James Burchell's son, Greg.
57 min
December 31, 2009 'Winning Ponies' welcomes jockey Calvin Borel – Special Encore Presentation!
Calvin has enjoyed a career best year in 2009 capped by victories in the Kentucky Derby, his second, aboard Mine That Bird and the Preakness Stakes aboard sensational filly Rachel Alexandra.
55 min
December 24, 2009 'Winning Ponies' welcomes back Mr. Robert N. Elliston – Special Encore Presentation!
Mr. Elliston has been president and CEO of Turfway Park since June 1999, shortly after the track was purchased by Keeneland Association, Harrah's Entertainment, and GTECH Corporation.
56 min
December 17, 2009 'Winning Ponies' welcomes jockey Calvin Borel
Calvin has enjoyed a career best year in 2009 capped by victories in the Kentucky Derby, his second, aboard Mine That Bird and the Preakness Stakes aboard sensational filly Rachel Alexandra.
55 min

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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.