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48 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 27 ratings

Listen to our experts give their analysis of the major stakes races around the country every weekend and more.

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Episodes

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 21

March 04, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman revisit the inaugural Saudi Cup, preview the Santa Anita Handicap, release their latest top 10 Triple Crown Rankings and discuss Kiaran McLaughlin's decision to give up training to become an agent.

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 20

February 26, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 64.2 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman discuss the upcoming Saudi Cup and Fountain of Youth, debate Covfefe's sudden retirement, release their Triple Crown Top 20 & much more!

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 19

February 18, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 58 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman look back at key Triple Crown preps including; both divisions of the Risen Star, the Southwest and the El Camino Real Derby. They also release their latest Triple Crown Rankings and give updates on impressive debut winner Charlatan, Allowance winner Gouverneur Morris and Grade 1 winner Maxfield.

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 18

February 11, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 53 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman look back at the San Vicente and Sam F. Davis Stakes, look ahead to the Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra, Southwest and El Camino Real Derby and release their latest Top 10 Triple Crown Rankings!

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 17

February 04, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 55.2 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman look back at a slew of key three-year-old preps from around the country last week, release their latest top 10 Triple Crown Rankings, discuss new legislation dealing with Maryland racing and much more!

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 16

January 28, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman recap the Pegasus World Cup and Pegasus World Cup Turf, take an early look at the Holy Bull and Robert B. Lewis Stakes, discuss Jeff's latest top 10 Triple Crown Rankings and much more.

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 15

January 22, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 57.2 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman discuss the winners and losers from the Pegasus World Cup and Pegasus World Cup Turf draws. They give their initial analysis of each race, preview the undercard races at Gulfstream Park and release the latest Triple Crown rankings, which features a new #1.

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 14

January 15, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 62.4 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman highlight a pair of future stars that ran last week, discuss additional invitees to the Pegasus World Cup, analyze the Saudi Cup nominations and announce their first Kentucky Derby Elite Eight Rankings.

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 13

January 08, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 61 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman analyze early Kentucky Derby prep wins from Authentic, Independence Hall and Chance It, discuss the Eclipse Awards finalists and much more!

Backstretch Podcast Episode 12

December 31, 2019 00:00 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman discuss a slew of impressive performances last week, including wins from Omaha Beach, Gift Box, Hard Not to Love, Mo Forza, Devil Made Me Doit and Venetian Harbor. They also preview the upcoming Jerome, Joe Hernandez, Sham and Mucho Macho Man Stakes.

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 11

December 18, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 58.4 MB

Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel analyze every equine division of this year's Eclipse Awards and select who would get their vote.

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 10

December 10, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 58.9 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman recap an exciting week of racing including; Maximum Security's win in the Cigar Mile and Bob Baffert's continued dominance at Los Alamitos. They also discuss Omaha Beach's latest work and Ron Anderson's new client, a champion Italian jockey coming to Santa Anita Park.

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 9

December 03, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 57.9 MB

Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel discuss a busy Thanksgiving Weekend of racing throughout the country, look ahead to major upcoming races and analyze some tight Eclipse Award battles.

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 8

November 13, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 58.2 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman discuss the hot sires following the Keeneland Sales, Enable's back-to-back Cartier Award for Horse of the Year and how the massive purses of the Pegasus World Cup, Saudi Cup and Dubai World Cup will affect the future of traditional handicap races; such as the Big 'Cap.

Backstretch Podcast: Breeders' Cup Edition

October 31, 2019 00:00 - 46 minutes - 81.8 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman discuss every Breeders' Cup race and give their race-by-race analysis and storylines.

Backstretch Podcast Episode 5: Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries

October 23, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 56.7 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman discuss the top contenders, best betting races and surprises following the pre-entires for the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park.

The Backstretch Podcast: Episode 4

October 16, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 51.1 MB

Jeff Siegel & Zoe Cadman debate whose the front runner for Horse of the Year, if McKinzie is the most vulnerable favorite of the Breeders' Cup, if there will be a horse that wins a Breeders' Cup race at odds of 20-1 or higher and much more.

Backstretch Podcast: Episode 4

October 15, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 51.1 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman debate whose the front runner for Horse of the Year, if McKinzie is the most vulnerable favorite of the Breeders' Cup, if there will be a horse that wins a Breeders' Cup race at odds of 20-1 or higher and much more.

Backstretch Podcast Episode 3: Breeders' Cup Prep Analysis

October 08, 2019 00:00 - 36 minutes - 63.7 MB

Jeff Siegel and Padraic Manocchio discuss the plethora of Breeders' Cup preps that took place over the weekend, including; the Arc, Santa Anita Sprint Championship, TCA Stakes, Joe Hirsch Stakes, Breeders' Futurity and more. They analyze how these performance will shape each division of the biggest weekend in racing.

Backstretch Podcast Episode 2

October 01, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman talk about a slew of impressive two-year-old rising stars, the controversial disqualification of Vino Rosso in the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the impact of this week's Breeders' Cup preps and much more.

Backstretch Podcast Episode 1: Opening Weekend at Santa Anita Park

September 24, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 55.7 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman discuss Opening Weekend at Santa Anita Park, recap the Pennsylvania Derby and analyze the ever changing three-year-old division.

The Backstretch Podcast on November 13th, 2018

November 13, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 52.3 MB

Jeff Siegel is joined by Richard Migliore and Zoe Cadman to get behind the scenes insight on the life of a rider and the excitement and risk that the job brings as we remember the life of Odanis Acuna.

Backstretch Podcast: Breeders' Cup Recap

November 06, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 54.4 MB

Jeff Siegel, Richard Migliore and Zoe Cadman discusses the highlights of the Breeders' Cup and talk about Eclipse Award implications after a champion was crowned in each division.

The Backstretch Podcast: Breeders' Cup Saturday Edition

November 01, 2018 00:00 - 46 minutes - 83.1 MB

Jeff Siegel, Richard Migliore, Zoe Cadman, Aaron Vercruysse and Millie Ball give insight and analysis on every Breeders' Cup Saturday race, including their best bets and live longshots.

The Backstretch Podcast: Breeders' Cup Friday Edition

October 31, 2018 00:00 - 25 minutes - 45.6 MB

Aaron Vercruysse, Jeff Siegel, Richard Migliore, Zoe Cadman and Millie Ball give insight and analysis on every Breeders' Cup Friday race, including their top picks and horses to watch at good prices.

The Backstretch Podcast on October 23rd, 2018

October 23, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Zoe Cadman, Jeff Siegel and Richard Migliore pay their respects and look back at the life of the highly respected Richard Violette. They proceed to select intriguing potential price plays in each Breeders' Cup division.

The Backstretch Podcast on October 16th, 2018

October 16, 2018 00:00 - 34 minutes - 61.2 MB

Jeff Siegel and Richard Migliore buy or sell contenders in each division as the probable Breeders' Cup fields start to form.

The Backstretch Podcast on Ocotber 9th, 2018

October 09, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 50.3 MB

Jeff Siegel and Zoe Cadman discuss which Europeans are possible for the Breeders' Cup and which potential shippers could make the biggest impact following a key weekend of prep races overseas including the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

The Backstretch Podcast on October 2nd, 2018

October 02, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 54 MB

Zoe Cadman is joined by Jeff Siegel and Richard Migliore as they look back at last weekend's Temperance Hill Invitational, Zenyatta Stakes, Jockey Club Gold Cup, Lukas Classic, Awesome Again, Chandelier and American Pharoah Stakes to determine how the Breeders' Cup picture has changed.

The Backstretch Podcast on September 25th, 2018

September 25, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 56.6 MB

Jeff Siegel, Zoe Cadman and Richard Migliore preview an important Saturday of Breeders' Cup preps including the Awesome Again, American Pharoah and Chandelier Stakes at Santa Anita Park and look back to last week's most impressive performances.

Backstretch Podcast on September 18th, 2018

September 18, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 55.8 MB

Jeff Siegel and Richard Migliore discuss key horses that have been sidelined and how those defections effect the Breeders' Cup. They also talk about the new $7 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational coming to Gulfstream Park in 2019 and much more.

The Backstretch Podcast With Jeff Siegel, Zoe Cadman and Richard Migliore on September 4th, 2018

September 04, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.9 MB

Jeff Siegel, Zoe Cadman & Richard Migliore take a closer look at the male and female juvenile divisions following the Hopeful, Spinaway, Del Mar Futurity & Del Mar Debutante. They also gauge where Yoshida and Dream Tree fit in their respective divisions after impressive victories over Labor Day weekend and look ahead to Santa Anita & Belmont Park's Fall meets.

The Backstretch Podcast With Jeff Siegel, Zoe Cadman and Richard Migliore on August 28th, 2018

August 28, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

Jeff Siegel, Zoe Cadman and Richard Migliore look back at last weekend's biggest performances including: Catholic Boy's romp in the Travers, Promises Fullfilled's speedy Forego win, Marley's Freedom's emergence as the leader of the Filly and Mare Sprint division and much more. They also look ahead to the upcoming Spinaway and Hopeful Stakes.

The Backstretch Podcast With Jeff Siegel, Zoe Cadman and Richard Migliore on August 22nd, 2018

August 23, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Jeff Siegel, Zoe Cadman and Richard Migliore discuss an action packed Saturday of racing from Saratoga including debate on the Travers, Personal Ensign, Forego and Allen Jerkens Stakes. The team also takes a look at the Pat O'Brien Stakes from Del Mar and reflects on a couple of key retirement announcements from last week.

The Saturday Stakes Preview Episode 125

July 26, 2018 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

Aaron Vercruysse, Zoe Cadman, and Jeff Siegel preview stakes races from Saratoga, Del Mar, and more!

The Backstretch Episode 24

July 24, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MB

Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel recap the stakes action from Saratoga and Del Mar, discuss some promising two-year-olds on both coasts, give the latest update on Justify, and more!

The Saturday Stakes Preview Episode 124

July 20, 2018 00:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MB

Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel preview stakes races from Saratoga, Del Mar, and more!

The Backstretch Episode 23

July 17, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel are on Justify watch - giving their thoughts on where and when he might run again. Plus a look ahead to opening of Del Mar and Saratoga for the summer and more!

The Saturday Stakes Preview Episode 123

July 12, 2018 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

Zoe Cadman, Millie Ball, and Jeff Siegel preview stakes races from Belmont Park, Delaware Park, and more!

The Backstretch Episode 22

July 10, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel give the latest update on Justify, recap impressive stakes performances from Firenze Fire, Diversify, and more!

The Saturday Stakes Preview Episode 120

June 21, 2018 00:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MB

Aaron Vercruysse, Zoe Cadman, and Jeff Siegel preview stakes races from Santa Anita, Belmont, Royal Ascot, Woodbine, and more!

The Backstretch Episode 18

June 12, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

Aaron Vercruysse and Jeff Siegel recap the Belmont Stakes and the impact Justify has after becoming racing's 13th Triple Crown winner and more!

The Saturday Stakes Preview Episode 118

June 07, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

Aaron Vercruysse, Millie Ball, and Jeff Siegel preview all six Grade 1 races from Belmont Park on Belmont Stakes Day!

The Backstretch Episode 17

June 05, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Zoe Cadman calls in from Belmont Park as she gives her Belmont Stakes preview with Jeff Siegel and more!

The Backstretch Podcast Featuring Tim Ritvo

May 29, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

Jeff Siegel and Aaron Vercruysse sit down with the COO of The Stronach Group, Tim Ritvo.

The Backstretch Episode 15

May 22, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

Aaron Vercruysse and Jeff Siegel recap the Preakness Stakes and look ahead to the Belmont as Justify is one win away from the Triple Crown.

The Backstretch Episode 14

May 16, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

Aaron Vercruysse and Jeff Siegel provide an early preview of the Preakness Stakes and more on this episode of The Backstretch!

The Backstretch Episode 13

May 08, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel recap an impressive win by Justify in the Kentucky Derby and give an early preview of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 19th.