The Kenny Rice Horse Racing Show: Recent Episodes
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Each week we’ll talk about what’s happening in the sport, and along the way show that it isn’t as simple as who won or lost a race. This isn’t a handicapping show though we will discuss big races coming up.
But this will focus on people behind the scenes who play a complicated at times and always important role, from veterinarians to breeders, consignors to buyers as well as owners, jockeys and trainers.
It’s more than who wins but how they got to there.
On episode 91 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Bo Derek and Lenny Schulman.
This week on Episode 90 Kenny talks with Britney Eurton, NBC Sports and Peter Rotondo, VP of Media and Entertainment, Breeders’ Cup
On episode 89 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Marc Guilfoil and Jay Privman.
On episode 88 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Robby Albarado, Leonard Lusky, and Clay Scherer.
On episode 87 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Bob Baffert, Kenny McPeek, and Tommy Drury.
On episode 85 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Sandy Hawley and Eric Gustavson.
On episode 84 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Bret Calhoun and Brad Cox.
On episode 83 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Mike Smith and Donna Brothers.
On episode 82 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Mark Casse and Ron Vaccaro.
On episode 81 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Marty McGee and Manny Franco.
On episode 80 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Tommy Drury and Lenny Shulman.
On episode 79 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Elliot Walden and Jack Sisterson.
On episode 78 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Chuck Culpepper and Dan Issel.
On episode 77 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Dr. Stuart Brown of Keeneland and sports marketing pioneer Jim Host.
On episode 76 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Hall of Fame Jockey Chris McCarron and Ahmed Fareed of NBC Sports.
On episode 75 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with trainers Al Stall Jr. and Bret Calhoun.
On episode 74 of the Kenny Rice Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Midnight Bisou's owner Jeff Bloom and Churchill Downs' Darren Rogers.
On episode 73 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Belmont-winning owner Jack Knowlton and Britney Eurton of TVG and NBC Sports.
On episode 72 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with hall of fame trainer Mark Casse and the voice of the Triple Crown Larry Collmus.
On episode 71 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Hall of Fame jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. and his son, NBC Sports analyst Laffit Pincay III.
On episode 70 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Bloodhorse managing editor Evan Hammonds and NBC Sports analyst Eddie Olczyk.
On episode 69 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Keeneland's VP of Racing and Sales Bob Elliston and award-winning Daily Racing Form writer Jay Privman.
On episode 68 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with 2 time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Nick Zito.
On episode 67 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans and Thoroughbred Daily News award-winning journalist Bill Finley.
On episode 66 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice sits down with Bob Baffert to talk about his superstar career as a trainer, from his humble beginnings with quarter horses to his Triple Crown wins.
On episode 65 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Rob Hyland of NBC Sports and Darren Rogers, director of communications at Churchill Downs.
On episode 64 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Breeders' Cup-winning trainer Dallas Stewart and West Point Thoroughbreds President and CEO Terry Finley.
On episode 63 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with trainer Doug O'Neill and writer Lenny Shulman.
On episode 62 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with the Stevens brothers, Gary and Scott, about how the pair of them have won over 10,000 races as jockeys in their careers.
On episode 61 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with the owner of Funny Cide and Tiz The Law Jack Knowlton, and Eclipse Award-winning jockey Javier Castellano, who was recently diagnosed with COVID-19.
On episode 60 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Marc Guilfoil and trainer Brad Cox, who is fresh off a win in the Louisiana Derby.
On episode 59 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice sits down with trainer and returning guest Mark Casse and Daily Racing Form writer Marty McGee.
On episode 58 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice brings back two industry veterans from NBC Sports, Laffit Pincay III and Randy Moss, to talk about the developments in the sport as we draw closer to the Kentucky Derby.
On episode 57 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice sits down with Mike Battaglia, the odds-maker for the Kentucky Derby, and veterinarian Dr. Stuart Brown talks about the business that the pre-Derby season brings to vets everywhere.
On episode 56 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice speaks with Patrick Biancone, the trainer of not one but two Kentucky Derby contenders, and Hall of Fame boxing referee Steve Smoger talks about his early days of working as a valet at the Atlantic City racetrack.
On episode 55 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice brings us some news about Churchill Downs' new starting gate and the latest developments with the Thoroughbred Safety Coalition. Kenny also speaks with Taylor Made Farm President and CEO Duncan Taylor about the breeding season, and talks with Bloodhorse writer Steve Haskin about his initial Derby Dozen.
On episode 54 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice covers the end of the 2019 horse racing season culminating in the Eclipse Awards and looks ahead to the 2020 season with the Pegasus World Cup. He brings in this year's Eclipse Award-winning breeder George Strawbridge, one of the sport's great renaissance men, and talks with Jack and Laurie Wolf of Starlight Racing about their shared experiences in the business.
On episode 53 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt, the owners of one of 2019's best 3 year old horses Mitole, and Ken Woo, one of only 3 cameramen/directors of photography to enter the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, about his career covering some of sports biggest events.
On episode 52 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice brings in author Brien Bouyea of the Racing Hall of Fame and basketball legend, both as a player and as a coach, Avery Johnson! They talk about the potential for crossover between sports, from basketball to bare knuckle fighting.
On episode 51 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice looks ahead to the Eclipse Awards and the start of Kentucky Derby season! Joining him is Lenny Rhoades, the CEO of Big Ass Fans, which sponsored a Breeders' Cup race last year. Kenny and Lenny talk about the importance of corporate sponsorship in horse racing as well as sports in general. Eclipse Award-winning jockey Joe Talamo makes an appearance as well, talking about his recent relocation from California to Arkansas, his 2000th win as a jockey, and his humble beginnings racing the Louisiana Bush Tracks.
The Horse Racing Show welcomes you to 2020! On episode 50, Kenny sits down with long time friends Lenny Shulman and Evan Hammonds to talk horse racing, movies, and whatever else seems fun to discuss.
Happy Holidays from the Horse Racing Show! For episode 49, Kenny brought on Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey and network producer Billy Rapaport.
On Episode 48 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with Keeneland President and CEO about the tracks history, Breeders' Cup hosting, and their role in the Thoroughbred Safety Coalition. Kenny also speaks with Old Friends Farm founder and former film critic Michael Blowen about his early recognition of the need for aftercare in the thoroughbred industry.
On episode 47 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with two veterans of the industry. John Phillips, former president of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and owner of Darby Dan Farm, talks about life after racing for thoroughbreds and what steps the industry has taken over the years to look after retired race horses. John and Kenny also talk about the World Series-winning Pittsburgh Pirates teams that John's grandfather managed. Dick Jerardi, veteran sportswriter for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News, speaks with Kenny about the state of racing during their coverage of it over the years, as well as their time covering other sports like college basketball.
Episode 46 Trainer Brendan Walsh talks about his career, and Derby hopeful Maxfield. BloodHorse managing editor Evan Hammond joins Kenny on Episode 46!
The Horse Racing Show has had a great year so far! Kenny's taking a well-deserved break this week, so the rest of the gang put together a "best of" show. We're looking back at Michelle Phillips, Bob Baffert, and Lenny Shulman. Enjoy and have a happy Thanksgiving!
Episode 44 of the Kenny Rice Horse Racing Show is here! In light of the recent coalition created by the major players in the industry, Kenny is talking about safety and ways to progress the sport. He's brought in two spectacular guests: Eclipse award-winning photographer Bill Straus who talks about his career shooting all kinds of sports, and 2 time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O'Neill who talks about the state of the horse racing industry.
We're talking perspective on Episode 43 of the Horse Racing Show! Kenny Rice talks with international racing reporter Fanny Salmon, who has covered every major race meet on the planet, and Frank Fusumano offers insight on the way the rest of the sports world sees the Sport of Kings.
On episode 42 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice is talking about the Breeders' Cup that went on over the weekend. It was an exciting weekend of racing that included some upsets, and two winning individuals join Kenny to talk about their time at Santa Anita Park.
Mike Repole, owner of Breeders' Cup Classic winner Vino Rosso trained by Todd Pletcher, tells us about his weekend in California and why it's crucial that people have fun at the track above all else. Repole also talks about the importance of unifying the different governing bodies of the sport and appointing a commissioner, and discusses some of his successful horses over the years.
Trainer Peter Eurton talks about how his patience and ability to pick his horses carefully led to his horse Storm the Court winning the Juvenile over the weekend at an incredible 45-1 odds, and how thrilling it was to be interviewed by his daughter Britney of NBC Sports after the victory.
This week on the Kenny Rice Horse Racing Show, an NBC producer talks about preparation that goes into 2 days of live racing coverage and the head of a partnership dissects the importance of choosing the proven horse compared to a yearling.
Lindsay Schanzer shares her experiences on covering a variety of sports and the comparison of Breeders' Cup to Olympic Track and Field, the hours of preparation with a crew of over 200 to cover the Breeders' Cup, the social aspects of the racing, and the importance of telling stories to go with live racing.
Phillip Shelton heads up Medallion Racing for Taylor Made Sales and explains why they buy only fillies, the long range return value of doing so, why it’s important to make sure the clients find the right partnership, and the 2 Breeders' Cup runners they have going this year: Street Band and Selcourt.
Timely talk again this week nearing the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park with Kenny Rice on the Horse Racing Show.
Laffit Pincay III sizes up the Horse of the Year race, Bob Baffert’s jockey change, the Breeders' Cup Classic, his favorite Breeder’s Cup moments, and the revamped track surface at Santa Anita.
Well respected breeder/owner Helen Alexander discusses the two Breeders' Cup contenders she bred: Covfefe and Campaign, the champion Althea that was her breakout horse, breeding 2014 Classic champ Bayern, growing up on the iconic King Ranch, the amazing history Assault's 1946 Triple Crown victory, and the breeding business today. Are breeders focusing too much on speed?
Two great friends and broadcasting legends visit Kenny Rice on episode 39 of the Horse Racing Show! Eddie Olczyk and Charlie Cantey reminisce about the business and the sport of horse racing. With this pair's extraordinary insight, this episode is a must listen.
Hockey star, handicapper, and now-author Eddie Olczyk talks about his new book "Beating The Odds In Hockey and In Life", which reflecting on winning his battle with colon cancer, his NHL career, and some of his big hits at the racetrack. He's excited about the upcoming Breeders' Cup, especially the wide open Classic.
The First Lady of TV Racing Charlsie Cantey reflects on an award-winning career that spanned CBS Sports, ABC, ESPN and NBC Sports including 20 Triple Crowns, some of her favorite horses like Forego and Ruffian, feeding her horses beer, covering the Westminster Dog Show, working with broadcasting icons, and the next wave of female broadcasters like Donna Brothers, Britney Eurton, Caton Bredar, and Jeannine Edwards.
On episode 38, a music legend and owner of a Kentucky Derby-winning horse and Breeders' Cup champion, Jerry Moss talks to Kenny Rice on The Horse Racing Show about the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, the groundbreaking A&M records, and the thrill Giacomo and Zenyatta brought to racing fans. Kenny’s friend and former “Today at the Races” co-host Jeannine Edwards discusses that show and her 22 year ESPN career of horse racing, college football and basketball coverage.
The only person to ever—and we predict the only who will—win the Kentucky Derby with Giacomo, the Breeders' Cup Classic with Zenyatta, and be inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, Jerry Moss talks in depth about his career in music and racing, the early days of independent A&M Records with Herb Alpert, working with legends like Peter Frampton, The Carpenters, Cat Stevens, The Police, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Billy Preston, and Carole King, his long friendship with Sting naming horses after his family and albums, giving out $100 win tickets that paid $5,000 when Giacomo won the Derby, the joy Zenyatta brought to race fans, and the only filly to win the Breeders' Cup Classic.
This week on the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks Horse of the Year contenders as the Breeders' Cup approaches with an award winning broadcaster and journalist, Donna Brothers of NBC Sports and Jay Privman of Daily Racing Form.
Donna Brothers discusses the wide open race for Horse of the Year, the opening of Keeneland's Fall Stars Weekend, her charity work, helping the backside workers and their families, the great American racetracks and their history, and getting the winning jockey interviews seconds after the big races.
Jay Privman, as per usual, covers a wide range of topics, from Breeders' Cup history to this year's event at Santa Anita Park, improvements in safety standards, the Los Angeles Kings and Dodgers, the Mike Douglas Show with John Lennon, and the importance of recognizing the overall workers involved at the tracks.
Author Peter Lee talks about his new book "Spectacular Bid, The Last Super Horse of the 20th Century"
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Jockeys Julie Krone and Frankie Lovato Jr. discuss their work with Jr. Jockey Camp, which introduces young people to horse racing. Racing executive Tom Ludt talks about the Phoenix Throughbreds rapid growth and the state of the sport on this edition of The Horse Racing Show.
Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone talks about her involvement with Jr. Jockey Camp, her book written with Jay Hovdey One Sweet Ride about Candy Ride winning the Pacific Classic and owners Sid and Jenny Craig. She is joined by Eclipse Award-winning jockey Frankie Lovato Jr., who started the Jr. Camp Program and is the inventor of the Equicizer: a groundbreaking piece of workout equipment for jockeys.
Well-respected racing executive Tom Ludt, president of Phoenix Thoroughbreds, talks about the international growth of racing partnerships, the Breeders' Cup staying at Santa Anita Park, the need for unity in the horse community, and the recent Keeneland sales.
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A timely Horse Racing Show Episode 35. Dr. Mary Scollay explains scopolamine and why Kentucky Derby horses aren’t pre-tested for it. Trainer Graham Motion on the problems of measuring nanograms, the dangers of contamination in testing, and the need for medication uniformity in racing.
Esteemed veterinarian Dr. Mary Scollay, RMTC Net Executive Director, discusses scopolamine, pre-race and post-race drug testing procedures, why scopolamine isn’t included in Kentucky Derby pre-testing, the lack of overall communications between states on testing, the hope of uniform rules, and her experienced perspective of drug use in the sport.
Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Graham Motion reflects on Animal Kingdom winning the roses, the almost Breeders’ Cup win after a 6 month layoff, and the triumph as a 5 year old in the Dubai World Cup. He talks about his Breeders’ Cup hopes for Sharing and Mississippi. Graham also offers strong insight into the need for uniformity and responsibility in drug testing, the differences in state policies, and the importance of speaking out on the subject.
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Episode 34 of the Horse Racing Show takes you to the world’s largest public Thoroughbred auction, the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Kenny Rice takes a tour of the grounds, talks with trainers, jockeys and insiders. You never know who’ll you see at the sales as you will see on this show. We are also giving away prizes! Click on the links above to find out more!
3 Hall of Fame jockeys visit the sales: Mike Smith talks about the top ranked McKinzie aiming for Breeders’ Cup Classic and John Velazquez on Code Of Honor winning the Travers and potential Classic showdown. Velazquez also discusses his admiration for baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente and wearing number 21 each race. Smith talks about bidding on a horse for Bob Baffert.
Javier Castellano sizes up Catholic Boy as he gets ready for the Kelso, and about how his career has evolved.
Trainer Norm Casse on building his stable, the importance of being at the sale, the business of the business and his father’s success.
Rogers Beasley former Director of Sales at Keeneland on the time they added the digits to accommodate seven and eight figure sales, the market ebb and flows over the years.
Trainer Mark Casse on the progression of the sales, how and why prices drop over the days, the return of Preakness champ War of Will to the track for the Pennsylvania Derby and possibly meeting again Maximum Security.
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Two prominent owners/breeders join Kenny Rice for episode 34 of the Horse Racing Show for a fun array of topics from polo to selling horses to geometry assisting a Derby victory.
Coming off of a big win in the Woodward Stakes with Preservationist, Centennial Farm President Don Little Jr. discusses the victory, the growth of Centennial Farm since 1982, racing partnerships, the breakthrough Belmont Stakes with Colonial Affair, shorter fields in racing, and his international polo career and the speed of race horses and polo horses.
Two time Kentucky Derby winner Arthur Hancock III talks about his successes as owner and breeder, how math and science were the keys to the Gato Del Sol upset win in the 1982 Derby (the first to do so from the auxiliary gate), how 1989 Derby Champ Sunday Silence helped save Stone Farm, the hopes and uncertainty of breeding, and his songwriting career for the likes of legends Willie Nelson, Ray Price, and Grandpa Jones.
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On episode 32 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice visits with a Hall of Fame jockey and one of the sport’s great innovators.
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens sizes up the 3-year-old picture after Code of Honor won the Travers Stakes, the atmosphere of historic Saratoga, being back in the announcer booth with Fox Sports, and his Travers wins on Thunder Gulch and Point Given.
The man who gave fans the Guaranteed Pick Six and Big Event Days, innovator Martin Panza, senior vice president of the NYRA, talks about the current state of racing, smaller fields, how the Santa Anita Park situation has brought the industry together, the impact of special race days, why Saratoga is a special place, and the upcoming Jockey Club Oaks and Jockey Club Derby.
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On episode 31 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice previews the Travers Stakes and his candidates for top 3-year-old so far this year.
Trainer Brad Cox talks about his Travers Stakes contender Owendale, the Ohio Derby champion and an early favorite. Brad sizes up the 3 year old divisional leaders, the big changes in stakes purses, his talented filly Covfefe, and the plan for champion Monomoy Girl to return to the track and possibly the Breeders' Cup.
Award-winning racing broadcaster Caton Bredar offers insights on the state of horse racing, the growth of racing on TV, the groundbreaking show Today Day At The Races, growing up in the racing business, social media needs for the sport, and the expansion of sports wagering nationwide.
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On episode 30 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks about legendary horse farms and the summer racing scene.
One of the most influential young leaders of the racing industry, Bret Jones of the Breeders’Cup Board and the Kentucky Racing Commission talks about the future of the business and the two major decisions he was involved in this year: The Kentucky Derby verdict and keeping the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita. Jones also discusses growing up at Airdrie Stud and now assisting his father in running the bloodstock side of the farm.
Veteran jockey Willie Martinez, now in his third decade riding with 3400 wins, tells us about taking a stand for jockeys against Churchill Downs years back, the issues still facing jockeys insurance and health concerns, riding in the Derby, Dubai World Cup and Breeders’ Cup, coming from Puerto Rico to establish his career 30 years ago, and he plans to keep riding as long as he can.
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On episode 29 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with two legends of the sport. Hall of Famers Shug McGaughey and PatDay discuss their friendship and two of the defining moments in Breeders' Cup history.
Shug McGaughey talks about winning the Kentucky Derby with Orb, his Belmont-winning horse Easy Goer, his relationship with the Phipps family, Code of Honor getting ready for the Travers at Saratoga, and the things he’s learned from other Hall of Famers Charlie Whittingham and Wayne Lukas.
Pat Day discusses the impact of religion on his life and career, Kentucky Derby Champion Lil E. Tee, his Breeders' Cup success, the importance of S-T-O-C-K, his high school wrestling career, his early bull-riding days, the day he won a record 8 of 9 races, the best horse he’s ever ridden, and his most determined stretch run.
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On episode 28 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice discusses the Triple Crown and football with a rising star in racing management and a rising star among college football coaches who’s also a horse owner.
Justin Zayat relives the magical run of American Pharoah in the 2015 Triple Crown, who would go on to win the first Grand Slam with a Breeders' Cup Classic victory. Justin talks about the growth of Zayat Stables, his father Ahmed introducing him to racing at a young age, and what he’s learned from some of the sport’s greatest trainers. He calls it the “Harvard education of racing.”
Mark Stoops is coming off a historic 10 win season with the Citrus Bowl Championship win at the University of Kentucky. Mark talks about becoming a racehorse owner, his friendship with trainers Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher, the similarities of coaching a team and training a major racing stable, and of course UK going for a record 4th straight bowl win.
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On Episode 27 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks with a Hall of Fame trainer and one of the world’s top auctioneers.
Carl Nafzger, two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer discusses his wins with Unbridled and Street Sense and, for the first time, the series of events that led to the not-planned but magical Derby call to Mrs. Frances Genter for ABC camera. He also goes over how he went from a bull-riding champion to the Horse Racing Hall of Fame and his career as an author.
Fasig Tipton Senior Sales Announcer Terence Collier tells us about the excitement of the auctio ring, and the teamwork between announcers,auctioneers, and bid takers. A year and a half of work comes down to 90 seconds. He also talks about the richest sale ever for 16 million dollars, The Green Monkey, his days in rock n' roll with Vanity Fare, meeting Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, leading in for the Animals, and the 1960’s British rock scene.
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On episode 26 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks syndication in the horse racing industry, such as when it started, who started it, and how it's shaped the horse racing industry in the last few decades.
West Point Thouroughbreds owner and CEO Terry Finley discusses going from one owner and one horse to the largest partnership in the world with over 500 owners and 90-plus horses, the importance of Grade 1 victories and Kentucky Derby win Always Dreaming, his friendship with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, West Point, and how to get into the racing business with a syndicate.
Trainer Todd Pletcher goes over his outstanding career, from working for D. Wayne Lukas and Charlie Whittingham, learning from his father at a young age, to the special Belmont Stakes win with Rags to Riches and the “relief” of winning his first Kentucky Derby with Super Saver. Pletcher also talks about the special place that is Saratoga and his concerns about the extended meet.
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On episode 25 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice goes over some of the history of the Triple Crown, including how it got to be known as such.
Race calling legend Tom Durkin discuses his career, keeping up with all his descriptive words and phrases, the benefits of hypnosis, the 1988 Breeders' Cup, being a horse owner, his most memorable race to call, and his appearances on Match Game and $25,000 Pyramid.
Amy Zimmerman, multiple Eclipse Award and Emmy Award-winning NBC producer and Vice President of Santa Anita, talks about her friendship with Secretariat owner Penny Chenery, American Pharoah, Santa Anita, this year’s Kentucky Derby, and the World Equestrian Games.
Author Jennifer S. Kelly tells us about her book on the first Triple Crown winner, Sir Barton.
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On episode 24 of the Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice goes over the history of the legendary Santa Anita Park, as well as some of the other great sports venues.
Listened to in over 15 countries, we go international with renowned commentator Nick Luck, who discusses the recent Royal Ascot meet, the difference in European and U.S. racing medication, the global impact of the Breeders' Cup, and cricket.
Multiple Emmy Award-winning NBC sports producer Billy Matthews talks about going from covering Olympic gymnastics, NHL, the Triple Crown, and the Breeders' Cup. Billy also talks about the differences and similarities in covering each sport, the post-race interviews, and meeting Jon Bon Jovi.
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On episode 23 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice discusses the escalating situation at Santa Anita Racetrack in California, why they banned Jerry Hollendorfer, and the statistics of horse deaths in North American horse racing.
Broadcast legend Tom Hammond from NBC Sports joins us to talk about his 3 favorite moments from broadcasting, his network breakthrough at the inaugural Breeders' Cup, his all-time favorite horses, meeting former United States President Jimmy Carter, and this year’s Kentucky Derby and Santa Anita situations.
BloodHorse writer Lenny Shulman speaks on meeting Triple Crown champion Justify for the first time with trainer Bob Baffert, writing the book of the same name, the problems at Santa Anita, and his favorite comics from Rodney Dangerfield to Henny Youngman.
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On episode 22 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice discusses the many achievements of D. Wayne Lukas, this year’s bizarre Triple Crown season, and which three-year-olds he’s looking forward to seeing again.
Living Legend trainer D. Wayne Lukas talks about his days as a college basketball all coach, becoming a nationwide stable in the 80’s, the importance of the Triple Crown races, this year’s Derby decision, the Santa Anita situation and his relationship with Bob Baffert.
Terry Meyocks, President/ CEO of the Jockeys’ Guild, speaks on the need to increase weight allowance, the use of whips, injured jockeys, and the relationship between tracks and riders.
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On episode 21 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks about this year’s Triple Crown wrapping up with the Belmont, trainers that have won multiple Triple Crown races in the same year, and what to look forward to in horse racing now that the Triple Crown season has come to a close.
Daily Racing Form handicapper Mike Watchmaker gives us his perspective on this year’s Triple Crown drama, the recent casualties and overall situation at Santa Anita, and his life as a gambler.
NBC Sports host and reporter Ahmed Fareed discusses his maiden voyage into the world of horse racing, his experience at the Belmont, and how covering the Triple Crown compares to covering more conventional sports.
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A special Live from New York Update on the eve of the Belmont.
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On episode 20 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice is gearing up for the Belmont with some help from a Hall of Fame jockey and an NBC vice-president.
Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez speaks about his mount Bodexpress unseating him in the Preakness, his career and friendship with trainer Todd Pletcher, his work with the disabled jockeys’ fund, and his mount for the Belmont Intrepid Heart.
Vice President of Editorial Content for NBC Sports Ron Vaccaro talks about finding story lines for the Triple Crown, the key to researching a variety of sports from the Olympics to NASCAR, and being the voice of Yale Football.
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On episode 19 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice discusses the wackiness so far with this years Triple Crown races and just how tough it is to be a Hall of Fame Jockey.
Sports Illustrated senior writer Tim Layden on this unpredictable Triple Crown season; covering horse racing compared to other sports; the evolution of NFL coaching; the ABA influence on the NBA; the interesting people in the Sport of Kings.
Hall of Fame jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr talks about golf, this year’s Derby, Swale, Shoemaker, Affirmed and his appreciation of Sham and that rivalry with Secretariat. A revealing, candid discussion with one of the greatest to sit a saddle on his journey from Panama to one of the strongest jockey colonies of all time in Southern California. And the broadcasting career of his son Laffit III.
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On episode 18 of The Horse Racing Show, The Kenny Rice Horse Racing Show - Episode 18 gives a rundown of his trip to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes which occurred over the weekend, as well as giving some thoughts on different horses with the Belmont on the way.
Legendary trainer Mark Casse speaks on his horse War of Will's victory at the Preakness, the importance of Triple crown races, and why War of Will is going to the Belmont. Casse also well-wishes Maximum Security's owner Gary West, stating that he hopes West wins the next Kentucky Derby if Casse cannot.
Emmy Award-winning producer Rob Hyland of NBC sports tells us about how he prepares for the Triple Crown races compared to the other major sports he covers, the importance of storytelling to the general audience of the Kentucky Derby, and his interest in horse racing and the NBC horse racing team.
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On this special edition of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice discusses the Preakness live from Baltimore. Kenny tells us why this might be a low-key Preakness, which horses he’s keeping an eye on, and why people are still talking about the controversial finish of the Kentucky Derby.
On Episode 17 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice briefs us on the upcoming second jewel of the Triple Crown: The Preakness. Kenny gives a rundown on some of the history of the race, what the field will look like without the top 3 finishing Kentucky Derby horses, and discusses the legacy of Maryland-based horses and trainers in the Preakness.
Hall of Fame NHL center and NBC analyst Eddie Olczyk discusses the art of handicapping, from his first win at the track to the Kentucky Derby, as well as the unpredictability of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs.
President and CEO of WinStar Farm Elliott Walden gives us his thoughts on racing Improbable in the upcoming Preakness, the diferences in training methods since he retired from the field, and how he selected the name of Triple Crown winner Justify.
On episode 16 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice explores the ins and outs of the 145th Kentucky Derby. It's the Derby that people will talk about for years to come, due in large part to the disqualification of race winner Maximum Security. After multiple requests for inquiry from jockeys, the steward's room ruled that Maximum Security would place 17th and Country House would be named this year's Kentucky Derby winner.
NYRA and NBC announcer Larry Collmus talks about his career calling horse racing, from his early days as an 18-year-old all the way up to calling the Triple Crown races. Larry also gives his take on the Kentucky Derby disqualification controversy and what it means for horse racing as a sport.
Lexington Herald Leader writer Mark Story discusses his article on the Kentucky Derby controversy with Kenny, asking the question "What's Changed?" about the Run for the Roses in modern times.
Washington Post sports reporter and columnist Chuck Culpepper speaks about how the general world of sports will react to the Kentucky Derby controversy, what role officiating plays in all kinds of sports, and elaborates on his international career as a sports journalist.
On Episode 15 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice comments on the prospective field of the Kentucky Derby, some of the race’s rich history, and great horse trainers who either haven’t won or have only once won the Kentucky Derby.
Daily Racing Form columnist Jay Hovdey comments on the history of the Kentucky Derby, his love of horse racing in general, and his friendship with the late singer/songwriter John Stewart. Jay Hovdey also gives his thoughts on the new members of the horse racing Hall of Fame.
Trainer Dallas Stewart, the King of Upsets, talks about the rich history surrounding Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Oaks, and about his personal history with the Kentucky Oaks.
Kenny Rice also gives us a tour of the Churchill Downs backside leading out to the famous Kentucky Derby walk over, and elaborates on his experiences walking over for his coverage of the Derby.
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On Episode 14 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice travels to the iconic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875, and speaks to two Hall of Fame trainers who are seeking their first Kentucky Derby victories.
Richard Mandella discusses his Arkansas Derby-winning horse Omaha Beach and his expectations for the likely favorite of the Kentucky Derby. Mandella also speaks about the situation at Santa Anita, what it’s like to participate in the celebrity walk over, and why he’s excited to return to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby after a 15 year gap.
Bill Mott talks about his Derby hopeful, Wood Memorial champion Tacitus, his childhood where he grew up around horses and competing in sports, and what it was like to train one of the all time great horses Cigar.
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On Episode 13 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice speaks on the dominant teams of modern sports and compares them to the legendary horse trainer and show guest Bob Baffert. Kenny also discusses Tiger Woods' incredible performance and victory at the Masters.
2 time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert talks about what it's like to go for his record-tying sixth Kentucky Derby victory, what it's like to work with completely different horses each year, and how he manages to balance his time between socializing and working while at the track.
NBC Sports racing analyst Randy Moss shares some of his stories about growing up at the racetrack, such as sneaking in when he was underage (at the time), and what it was like to share a podium with Bill Clinton.
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On Episode 12 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice compares the ranking systems of both horse racing and college basketball, and looks at how the early rankings hold up against the current standings.
Daily Racing Form's Matt Bernier shares his insight of the world of handicapping, discussing both his beginnings with baseball cards and the strategies he used to win six figure Vegas handicapping tournaments.
Mike Battaglia, the oddsmaker for the Kentucky Derby, talks about his career setting the morning line for the biggest horse race of the year as well as who he thinks he'll set as the favorite for the first Saturday in May.
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On Episode 11 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks about the latest Kentucky Derby hopefuls, some of the greatest upsets in sports history, and the situation at the Santa Anita racetrack.
2 time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O'Neill speaks on his experiences with his home track Santa Anita, the unpredictability of 3 year old thoroughbreds, and the celebrities he has met in his time training horses.
Jockey and horseback reporter Donna Brothers describes her experience interviewing jockeys in the Kentucky Derby from horseback, her impressions of prospective Derby contenders, and addresses the conversation of whether or not whips should be banned on the track.
Emmy Award-winning news anchor Nancy Cox discusses her love of the Kentucky Derby, and her experiences covering the event over the last 20 years.
For the Rood & Riddle Vet Check, Dr. Scott Morrison tells us about quarter cracks in horses' feet and how they are treated
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On Episode 10 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks about the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the merits of a points system as opposed to rankings based on earnings, and which races to follow as we draw closer to the most exciting two minutes in sports.
Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey joins Kenny to talk about which races he's watching on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, his favorite mounts from over the years, and some of his favorite stories from his amazing career.
Dr. Brett Woodie from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital discusses his expertise in dealing with colic, the leading cause of death in racehorses, and the surgeries he's performed to treat colic over the years.
Senior Director of Communications and Media Services at Churchill Downs Darren Rogers speaks on granting media credentials, the busiest days leading up to the Kentucky Derby, and why he thinks the Road to the Kentucky Derby is similar to the NCAA Men's Basketball March Madness.
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On Episode 9 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks March Madness in basketball and horse racing. Kenny also discusses the situation at the Santa Anita racetrack with his guests and previews some of the horses to watch for.
Trainer Mark Casse speaks with Kenny about his Kentucky Derby hopeful War of Will, his preparation for the upcoming Louisiana Derby, and reminisces about growing up on the same street as the legendary Churchill Downs racetrack.
Veterinarian Dr. Bonnie Barr explains her background in internal and pediatric medicine, how caring for foals is similar to caring for human babies, and provides insight for what the medication Lasix is and how it is used by trainers.
Bloodhorse senior writer Steve Haskin tells us all about his Derby Dozen watch, and what to look for in the coming weeks leading up to the most exciting two minutes in sports.
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On episode 8 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice celebrates the women of the horse racing world, as well as the women in other sports who compete directly against men. Kenny speaks with famous female jockey Julie Krone, Rood & Riddle President and CEO Dr. Deborah Spike-Pierce, and accomplished agent Ron Anderson.
Julie Krone tells us what it’s like to compete as a woman in a predominantly male sport, how racetracks have grown to accommodate female jockeys better, and shares tales of camaraderie with her fellow jockeys.
For the Rood & Riddle Vet Check, Dr. Deborah Spike-Pierce discusses her history with the hospital, including how she became the first female shareholder and eventually the current President and CEO. Dr. Spike-Pierce also describes the role she plays and some differences in evaluating the radiography of Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds at sales.
Kenny Rice discusses with superstar agent Ron Anderson about why he decided to relocate his client, jockey Joel Rosario, to Florida while the Santa Anita racetrack prepares to re-open for training and racing. He also provides an insight as to why so many tragic deaths occurred at the track since the start of the year.
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Kenny Rice discusses with superstar agent Ron Anderson about why he decided to relocate his client, jockey Joel Rosario, to Florida while the Santa Anita racetrack prepares to re-open for training and racing. He also provides an insight as to why so many tragic deaths occurred at the track since the start of the year.
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On Episode 7 Kenny Rice explores sponsorships, surgeries, and sports networks with a broadcaster who grew up in the industry, a restaurant entrepreneur who really knows his steaks, and a surgeon who ensures racehorses can breath out on the track.
Laffit Pincay III talks about growing up in the horse industry with his father, legendary jockey Laffit Pincay Jr., and how he became the broadcasting icon he is today.
Equine surgeon Dr. Rolf Embertson discusses why spring is the busiest season of the year for him and his collegues, and why airway surgeries are common among racehorses.
Jeff Ruby tells us about his stakes, his steaks, and why he's dedicated so much of his life and his business to the horse racing industry.
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On Episode 6 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice discusses the greatest athletes and jockeys of all time, and brings in a cast of guests who are among the best in their respective fields.
Hall of Fame jockey and accomplished actor Gary Stevens chats with Kenny from sunny California, telling us about his recent back surgery and the transition from his career riding racehorses to perforiming on camera.
On the Rood & Riddle Vet Check, Dr. Alan Ruggles joins Kenny and tells us about the advancements in equine orthopedic surgery, common racehorse injuries and how they relate to humans, and discusses the recent string of injuries occurring at Santa Anita.
TVG and NBC reporter and analyst Britney Eurton talks with Kenny about her time with the major horse racing networks, why she still loves going to the track as a fan, and shares some of her favorite horse racing memories with Kenny.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer/songwriter and actress Michelle Phillips speaks with Kenny about her role in 1989's "Let It Ride" and about the creation of The Mamas & The Papas' hit song "California Dreamin'".
Dr. Raul Bras visits Kenny for the Rood & Riddle Vet Check. Dr. Bras tells us about how time spent with horses in his youth led to him studying veterinary medicine, and why laminitis is the most lethal disease that horses deal with.
Award winning writer Jay Privman of the Daily Racing Form discusses his favorite horse racing movie, his career as a turf writer including lunch with a Hollywood legend and which horses are to watch for in the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Love is in the air On Episode 4 of The Horse Racing Show. Kenny Rice brings a Valentine's Day-themed discussion on different types of love in and out of horse racing.
Breeder/Owner Tanya Gunther talks about making the switch from international banking to the horse business, her relationship with her father that brought about the beginning of Justify's historic run.
On the Rood & Riddle Vet Check Dr. Maria Schnobrich explains the courtship ritual that occurs in the breeding shed and why thoroughbreds are called thoroughbreds.
And of course no love themed episode would be complete without Eclipse Award Winner Owner Ken Ramsey who discusses his lifelong romance with his wife Sarah, their mutual love of horses, and some advice that works for not only the horse racing industry but also life.
On Episode 3 of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice offers thoughts on dynasties in horse racing compared to other sports.
Our guests: Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, who at age 52 guided Justify to the Triple Crown, talks about that magical ride; how steady workouts over the years keeps him feeling like he has another “five or six years” in the saddle; overcoming a devastating injury in’98; and cashing the winning ticket on 50-1 Derby winner Giacomo in 2005.
Bloodhorse writer and novelist Lenny Shulman drops in to talk about his new book about Justify, changes in the press box he’s noticed over the years and recants some of his favorite stories during his long career as a Turf writer.
In the Rood & Riddle Vet Check, renowned surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage discusses some of the common issues that yearlings face, the amazing properties of horses bones, and how he is able to explain horse injuries to people unfamiliar with the sport during the big events like the Kentucky Derby.
On The Horse Racing Show this week, Kenny Rice offers comparisons to the Super Bowl and the Kentucky Derby as social and sports events.
And the perfect guests for a Super show: BILL PARCELLS, two time Super Bowl winning coach with the New York Giants and member of the NFL Hall of Fame, talks about being a horse owner and his love for the sport. Which is more nervous, coaching a big game or watching a big race as an owner?
FRED GAUDELLI NBC Executive Sports Producer of Sunday Night Football, has won over 20 Emmy Awards in his distinguished career, and has produced 6 Super Bowls as well as Kentucky Derbys and The Triple Crown series. Which would he go to as a fan, the Super Bowl or the Derby?
Chairman of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Advisory Committee and Internal Medicine Specialist at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital DR. STEPHEN REED drops by on this weeks Vet Check to discuss some common illnesses, including Wobbler Syndrome, that all owners, trainers and vets watch out for in race horses.
On the inaugural edition of The Horse Racing Show, Kenny Rice talks to a prominent owner; a renowned veterinarian and a hot young trainer.
Owner Mike Pegram discusses his long time friendship and professional relationship with Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert; the impact Kentucky Derby winner Real Quiet has had on him; his fun and often controversial run -ins with The Jockey Club on naming horses; and why McKinzie isn’t running this weekend in the Pegasus.
Dr. Tom Riddle talks about the importance of the foaling season, why February and March are important months in the process. How mares get ready by being put under lights in January. Also why January 1 is the officially recognized birthday for a Thoroughbred.
Trainer Brad Cox talks about his rapid rise on the national season, what it means for his career. Cox talks about how he plans for a horse’s future races and gives insight on the 2019 campaign of champion filly Monomoy Girl. And why he has decided to buy instead of renting a tuxedo.