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Keith Asmussen Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

April 24, 2024 16:51 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Jockey Keith Asmussen joins the TDN Writers' Room to discuss his family's illustrious history in the sport and his first-ever mount in the GI Kentucky Derby.

Derby Owner Dennis Albaugh Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

April 17, 2024 18:23 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Dennis Albaugh has Derby fever as he discusses Albaugh Family Stables star trainee Catching Freedom on the TDN Writers' Room. This week's episode is sponsored by Keeneland, Coolmore, the Green Group, WinStar, the PHBA, Pleasant Acres Stallions, XBTV and West Point Thoroughbreds.

Chad Brown Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

April 09, 2024 20:36 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Fresh off a yet another win in the GI Blue Grass S. at Keeneland, trainer Chad Brown joined the TDN Writers' Room podcast presented by Keeneland to offer up insight on Sierra Leone's definitive victory and share how he hopes to see the $2.3 million son of Gun Runner progresses from here.

Dr. Stuart Brown Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

April 03, 2024 20:38 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Dr. Stuart Brown, Keeneland's Vice President of Equine Safety, discusses safety measures ahead of the track's opening weekend of the Spring Meet. 

Brad Cox Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

March 27, 2024 19:24 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

On this week's TDN Writers' Room, trainer Brad Cox reviews a long list of weekend winners, plus Arkansas Derby-bound Timberlake.

Jake Delhomme Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

March 20, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

On this week's TDN Writers' Room, former NFL player and horse owner Jake Delhomme discusses his stable standout Touchuponastar.

Rusty Arnold Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

March 13, 2024 21:11 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

On this week's TDN Writers' Room, trainer Rusty Arnold speaks out on his recent suspension and discusses environmental contamination at the racetrack.

Danny Gargan Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

March 06, 2024 22:34 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Trainer Danny Gargan recaps Dornoch's win in the GII Fountain of Youth S. and makes a case for why we still haven't seen the best from the son of Good Magic.

Trainer Todd Fincher Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

February 28, 2024 22:46 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Trainer Todd Fincher joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to recap the win by Senor Buscador in the $20 million G1 Saudi Cup.

Sierra Leone’s Co-Owner Brook Smith Joins TDN Writers’ Room

February 21, 2024 20:14 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Brook Smith, the co-owner of GII Risen Star winner Sierra Leone and fellow Kentucky Derby hopeful Hall of Fame, joined the TDN Writers' Room to discuss an exciting weekend.

Frank Taylor Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

February 14, 2024 19:41 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Frank Taylor joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the massive success story that is Taylor Made's School of Horsemanship and Stable Recovery programs.

Kenny McPeek Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

February 07, 2024 14:55 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Trainer Kenny McPeek joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his big weekend at Oaklawn Park, including a win in the GIII Southwest S. with Mystik Dan (Goldencents).

Jockey Oisin Murphy Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

January 31, 2024 23:47 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Irish jockey Oisin Murphy talks life as a rider at Gulfstream on this week's TDN Writers' Room.

Michael Iavarone Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

January 24, 2024 22:43 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Could this be the year? Michael Iavarone discusses his chances at this year's Pegasus.

HISA Ombudsman Alan Foreman on the TDN Writers’ Room

January 18, 2024 19:16 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Alan Foreman is an equine law expert in Maryland, and he's also the HISA Ombudsman, helping horsemen navigate the new laws under HISA. He joins the TDN Writers' Room this week with both hats on, talking about changes going on with HISA and in Maryland as a new structure takes shape for racing there.

Michael Blowen Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

January 10, 2024 21:39 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Michael Blowen, the founder of Old Friends, has stepped down as President of the Thoroughbred aftercare facility. He joined this week's Writers' Room to discuss the announcement.

Pat Cummings Joins TDN Writers’ Room

January 03, 2024 20:23 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

On this week's episode of the TDN Writers' Room, Pat Cummings fills us in on the latest updates with the National Thoroughbred Alliance.

Trainer Linda Rice Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

December 14, 2023 15:04 - 50 minutes - 50 Bytes

Linda Rice is having a career year, and is in a position to break the all-time annual win record in New York. After winning numerous training titles this year, she talks about what changes she made to propel her to the success she's having with Bill Finley and Randy Moss on this week's TDN Writers'

Len Green Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

December 05, 2023 18:27 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Len Green, the founder of The Green Group, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to share what breeders and owners can do before the close of the year to save money on taxes.

Trainer Whit Beckman Joins TDN Writers’ Room

November 29, 2023 21:14 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Trainer Whit Beckman recaps his first graded stakes victory with Honor Marie in the GII Kentucky Jockey Club S.

From Saudi Arabia, Jimmy Jerkens Joins the Writers’ Room

November 22, 2023 20:09 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Trainer Jimmy Jerkens didn't get off to a good start after he resettled in Saudi Arabia. But the longtime fixture on the New York racing circuit seems to have figured things out. He went into the weekend with 12 wins from 60 starters. Jerkens was the Green Group Guest of the Week on this weeks

John Stewart Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

November 15, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

On this week's TDN Writers' Room, owner/breeder John Stewart discusses his recent shopping spree at the fall breeding stock sales and reveals the name for his new racing and breeding operation. This week's episode is sponsored by Keeneland, the Green Group, WinStar, the PHBA, Lane's End and West Point Thoroughbreds.

White Abarrio’s Co-Owner Mark Cornett Joins Writers’ Room

November 08, 2023 21:31 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Mark Cornett, co-owner of White Abarrio, celebrates the colt's powerful victory in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic on the TDN Writers' Room.

George Krikorian Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

November 02, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

George Krikorian, owner of War Like Goddess and Just FYI, joins the Breeders' Cup edition of the TDN Writers' Room.

Godolphin’s Michael Banahan Joins TDN Writers’ Room

October 25, 2023 21:32 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Godolphin's Michael Banahan joins the TDN Writers' Room to discuss Godolphin's Breeders' Cup contingent.

Pat Day, 70, Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

October 18, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Superstar jockey Pat Day turned 70 years old this week and took a trip down memory lane with the writers, discussing all his great mounts of yesterday. Elsewhere on the podcast, Zoe Cadman updates on Echo Zulu's remarkable progress since her surgery to repair two broken sesamoids.

Aron Wellman Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

October 11, 2023 19:56 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' President and Founder Aron Wellman joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss their pair of impressive juvenile winners at Keeneland this weekend, Candied and Locked, as well as the future for champion Nest.

Keeneland’s Cormac Breathnach Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

October 05, 2023 00:01 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Keeneland's Director of Sales Operations Cormac Breathnach previews Keeneland's Fall Stars Weekend and the upcoming November Sale.

Trainer Doug Cowans Joins TDN Writers’ Room

September 27, 2023 21:05 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Doug Cowans, trainer of graded stakes-winning marathon specialist Next, joins the TDN Writers' Room.

Carson’s Run’s Wade Jost on the TDN Writers’ Room

September 20, 2023 20:26 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

With a win in the Grade I Summer Stakes, Carson's Run earned his way into the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. On this week's TDN Writers' Room, Wade Jost, whose son Carson suffers from Wolf-Hirschorn Syndrome, tells the heartfelt story about why the horse named for his son means so much to a family struggling to

StrideSAFE’s David Lambert Joins TDN Writers’ Room

September 13, 2023 20:13 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

StrideSAFE LLC CEO David Lambert joins the TDN Writers' Room to talk about his technology's ability to potentially prevent breakdowns on the racetrack.

Kentucky Downs VP Ted Nicholson Joins TDN Writers’ Room

September 07, 2023 18:54 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Kentucky Downs VP of Racing Ted Nicholson joins the Writers' Room to discuss the seven-day Kentucky Downs race meet, talking takeout, purse money, plans for the future and more.

Mark Casse Advocates for Synthetic on Writers’ Room

August 30, 2023 21:09 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

In the wake of a tragic stretch of breakdowns at Saratoga, Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to advocate for a switch to synthetic, a surface which he considers far safer and easier on horses than dirt, and admit that he is not as proud to represent this industry

Gustavo Delgado Jr., Dr. Raul Bras Join TDN Writers’ Room

August 24, 2023 23:28 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

There was a lot to cover this week on the TDN Writers' Room podcast. Gustavo Delgado Jr., assistant trainer of Travers-bound Mage, joined to discuss the Derby-winning colt, and Dr. Raul Bras talked on the current research on laminitis following the recent passing of Art Collector (Bernardini) and Cave Rock (Arrogate).

Lee Einsidler Joins TDN Writers’ Room

August 18, 2023 01:42 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Lee Einsidler, the owner of fan favorite Casa Creed, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the 7-year-old's win in the GI Fourstardave.

Robert Montano, Star of One-Man Show SMALL, Joins TDN Writers’ Room

August 09, 2023 20:35 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Robert Montano, a former jockey and a Broadway actor, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his new one-man show SMALL.

Jerry Bailey Joins TDN Writers’ Room

August 02, 2023 15:38 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Hall of Fame jockey and racing analyst Jerry Bailey joined this week's TDN Writers' Room podcast to break down the 2023 GII Jim Dandy S., where Forte survived an inquiry to get to the winner's circle.

Mike Smith Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

July 26, 2023 23:46 - 57 minutes - 57 Bytes

Mike Smith joins the TDN Writers' Room following his win aboard Geaux Rocket Ride in the GI Haskell S.

Lisa Lazarus Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

July 19, 2023 23:35 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss recent developments with HISA's Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit.

Andy Serling Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

July 12, 2023 18:52 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

It's opening week of Saratoga and NYRA handicapper and TV analyst Andy Serling joined this week's TDN Writers' Room podcast to discuss all the upcoming action.

On TDN Writers Room, Attorney Alan Pincus Finds Fault with Early HIWU Regulations

July 06, 2023 18:57 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Attorney Alan Pincus Discusses HIWU Suspensions on the TDN Writers' Room.

Pat Cummings Talks CAWs on TDN Writers’ Room

June 29, 2023 16:13 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Pat Cummings joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the expansion of CAWs and their longterm impact on the sport. This week's episode is sponsored by Keeneland, the Green Group, Coolmore, WinStar, the PHBA, the KTOB, XBTV, and West Point Thoroughbreds.

Tom Ludt Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

June 21, 2023 16:18 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Tom Ludt joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the creation of the National Thoroughbred League and the organization's plans for the future.

Belmont-winning Trainer Jena Antonucci on the TDN Writers’ Room

June 14, 2023 20:37 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Jena Antonucci became the first female trainer in history to win a Triple Crown race when her trainee Arcangelo claimed the GI Belmont S. The history-making horsewoman joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss her journey to the big stage.

NYRA’s David O’Rourke Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

June 08, 2023 15:23 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

David O'Rourke, the CEO and President of NYRA, joined the TDN Writers' Room to discuss this weekend's Belmont Stakes and future plans for Belmont Park. This week's episode is sponsored by Keeneland, the Green Group, Coolmore, the PHBA, Lane's End, XBTV, and West Point Thoroughbreds.

Racecaller Dave Johnson Remembers Secretariat’s Belmont on TDN Writers’ Room

May 31, 2023 18:15 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Dave Johnson, who was the track announcer for Secretariat's win in the GI Belmont, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room podcast to share his memories of the unforgettable day in racing's history.

Why The Long Face?

May 26, 2023 18:42 - 9 minutes - 9 Bytes

As and when he finally quits riding the kids to sleep, at least John Velazquez doesn't have to worry about a next career. Because what he did in Baltimore last week showed him to have everything it takes to lead a cortege. Not just the restrained tempo, but also the way he reliably maintained all

John Velazquez Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

May 24, 2023 20:48 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Hall of Fame jockey Johnny Velazquez earned his first Preakness victory aboard National Treasure over the weekend and he joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the big win.

Peb and Remi Bellocq Join the TDN Writers’ Room

May 18, 2023 03:17 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Renowned racing cartoonist Pierre 'Peb' Bellocq and son/fellow cartoonist Remi Bellocq join this week's podcast and take place in a special, interactive contest.

Ramiro Restrepo Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

May 10, 2023 19:09 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Ramiro Restrepo, the co-owner of GI Kentucky Derby hero Mage, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the son of Good Magic's road to the winner's circle.