In The Ring Pedigree Podcast

Acacia talks with trainer Rick Schosberg, who is retiring from training at the end of the year. He reflects on some of his most successful horses, his involvement in Thoroughbred aftercare, and much more.

Acacia is joined by trainer Keri Brion, who has been making a name for herself in steeplechase racing, and is now doing so in flat racing, as well.

Acacia is joined by Keeneland's Vice President of Sales, Tony Lacy, to recap the November Sales and all that has been happening at Keeneland lately. She then speaks to Lizzie Merryman, the breeder of Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Caravel.

Acacia highlights all that's going on with the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, and speaks to Walker Hancock of Claiborne Farm about their consignment.

It's Breeders' Cup time! Acacia is first joined by Bradley Weisbord of Elite Race Sales, who discusses their offerings at the Fasig Tipton Night of the Stars and the Keeneland November sales. Then, we bring back some interviews from this summer concerning some of the biggest Breeders' Cup contenders. Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners talks Distaff runner Nest, and Kosta Hronis talks Cl...

Acacia is joined by Keeneland's Gabby Gaudet, who recaps the September Sale and Fall race meet in Lexington. She then speaks to trainer Wayne Catalano, who had two graded stakes wins in one weekend at Keeneland.

Acacia is joined by Jimmy George, Tattersalls Marketing Director, to talk about the upcoming October Yearling Sale. She then speaks to owner/breeder Dan Burke, whose Arrogate colt sold for a record-breaking $700,000 at the Fasig Tipton NY Bred Sale this summer.

Acacia is joined by analyst Joe Kristufek, who discusses his partnership Brilliant Racing and their recent purchases at the Keeneland September Sale. She is then joined by DeJuan Smith, a Keeneland Ringman who sold his own pinhook prospect at this year's sale.

Acacia is joined by owner Kosta Hronis, who reflects on Flightline's victory in the Pacific Classic, as well as some of the other talented horses who have worn the Hronis Racing silks.

To take you through the process of buying a horse, Acacia speaks with the owner, Matt Cutair of Adelphi Racing Club, the bloodstock agent, Joe Migliore, and the trainer, Miguel Clement.

Acacia is joined by Stone Farm's Lynn Hancock, who consigned hip 126 at the Fasig Tipton Saratoga Select Sale, a Curlin filly who sold for $2 million. She then speaks to Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbreds, who also purchased a Curlin filly, hip 151 for $1,050,000. Aron also discusses the G1 Alabama favorite, Nest.

Acacia is joined by Conrad Bandoroff of Denali Stud to discuss the horses their consignment is selling at the Fasig Tipton Saratoga Select Sale. She then talks to Headley Bell of Mill Ridge Farm about their consignment, as well as their stallion, Oscar Performance.

Acacia is joined by bloodstock agent Phil Hager, who discusses his process at the sales, and buying recent G3 Quick Call winner Big Invasion.

Acacia is joined by trainer Kenny McPeek, who recaps his weekend's stakes victories, including Classic Causeway in the Belmont Derby. He also talks about buying at the Fasig Tipton July sale.

Acacia is joined by Fasig Tipton's Ramiro Restrepo, who previews upcoming sales and discusses how he and his team came to find recent Bashford Manor winner Gulfport. She then speaks to Liza Hendriks, who gives background on her online sales company, Wanamaker's.

Acacia is joined by Najja Thomspson, executive director of NYTB, to reflect back on Big Apple Showcase Day and talk about new incentives within the New York bred program. She then talks to Sean Tugel, who recently joined Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners as VP of Bloodstock.

Acacia is joined by owner, breeder, and celebrity chef Bobby Flay, who discusses his Breeders' Cup winner Pizza Bianca. She then talks with owner/breeder Ron Lombardi, who recently unveiled an impressive first-out 2-year-old winner, Andiamo a Firenze.

Acacia is joined by Bret Jones of Airdrie Stud, whose stallion Upstart is represented by favorites in both the Kentucky Oaks and Derby: Kathleen O and Zandon.

Acacia is joined by owner Steve Duncker, who discusses the different parts of the industry he's been involved in, and his partnership, Jump Sucker Stable, and their exciting horse Slipstream. She is then joined by owner Sal Spedale, who talks about transition from an owner in partnership to owning on his own, and now diving into breeding.

Acacia is joined by owner Maggi Moss, who talks about claiming, the ups and downs of ownership, aftercare, and dipping her toe in breeding. Acacia is then joined by Bernie Sams from Claiborne Farm, who discusses their exciting stallion roster.

Acacia is joined by Keeneland's Chip McGaughey to discuss opening weekend. She is also joined by Kate Hunter of Marugai Racing to discuss the recent success of Japan racing on the world stage.

It's the Florida Derby edition of In the Ring! Acacia is joined by Tami Bobo, owner of Florida Derby morning line favorite Simplification. We'll then hear from Simplification's trainer Antonio Sano, plus some bonus interviews from trainer Mark Casse, who sends out Pappacap, and trainer Brian Lynch, who sends out Classic Causeway.

Acacia is joined by Erin Birkenhauer of West Point Thoroughbreds, who recaps their involvement at the OBS March 2-year-old sale. She then speaks to trainer Ron Moquett about Oaklawn's Whitmore Day.

It's a Pegasus World Cup themed episode, as Acacia is joined by Dr. Dionne Benson, 1/ST Chief Veterinary Officer. She is then joined by Greg Harbut and Ray Daniels of Living the Dream Racing and Stables.

Acacia is joined by Matt Cutair, who talks about the Adelphi Racing Club. She is then joined by C.J. Johnsen, who discusses CJ Thoroughbreds, and a recent homebred's special win.