Winning Ponies

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Winning Ponies episodes

March 05, 2009 'Winning Ponies' welcomes Bill Troilo
Veteran rider who just picked up his 2,500 win.
Born in Philadelphia, Troilo started his career at the suggestion of a friend who introduced him to George "Rusty" Arnold II, then a young trainer based in the Midwest.
54 min
February 26, 2009 Winning Ponies Thursday, February 26, 2009
56 min
February 19, 2009 Special Encore Presentation: 'Winning Ponies' welcomes Jack Hannesian
President and General Manager at River Downs. He has been at the helm since 1975, and is a major player in Ohio racing. He will break down racing issues; talk about problems facing racing; and what is needed for survival.
55 min
February 12, 2009 'Winning Ponies' welcomes Mark Klein
Mark Klein is a comedian who has turned his craft towards horse racing. He is an excellent speaker, and his love of racing has prompted him to want to break down the barriers and attract a new fan base as well as entertain the existing.
56 min
February 05, 2009 'Winning Ponies' welcomes 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.
56 min
January 29, 2009 'Winning Ponies' welcomes Jack Hannesian
President and General Manager at River Downs. He has been at the helm since 1975, and is a major player in Ohio racing. He will break down racing issues; talk about problems facing racing; and what is needed for survival.
55 min
January 22, 2009 'Winning Ponies' welcomes Vince Cyster
He is the Simulcast Coordinator at River Downs and has worked at over four tracks in his tenure. He knows the in-and-outs of the stakes game for horses, and how everything comes together for simulcasting.
54 min
January 15, 2009 'Winning Ponies' welcomes John McDulin
He writes for the Daily Racing Form. He also creates the charts for Equibase. He has called races, set the morning line at various tracks, held the role of Stakes Coordinator at two tracks, and worked on radio as a professional handicapper.
55 min
January 08, 2009 "Winning Ponieswelcomes Jason Beem"
He is announcer and Director of Marketing @ Portland Meadows, the one of the few tracks in the nation to add dates, and are doing strong financially, Mr Beem also does a weekly show in the Seattle area.
53 min
January 01, 2009 Holiday Encore Presentation: 'Winning Ponies' welcomes DRF Marty McGee
The guest for 1/1 will be DRF columnist Marty McGee. He covers the Kentucky and Gulfstream circuits. He will be a very interesting guest. He will give some insight into the two-year-old scene.
56 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.