In The Ring Pedigree Podcast

Acacia is joined by trainer Brittany Russell, who talks about the special mare Hello Beautiful before she sells at the Keeneland January Sale. Keeneland's Kurt Becker then joins the show to give an overall preview of the upcoming sale.

Acacia speaks with Brian Hernandez Jr., a top jockey who is venturing into the breeding the industry. She is then joined by Scott Hazelton, who helps recap the great success of the Keeneland November Sale.

Acacia is joined by Travis White, Stallion Nominations Manager at Taylor Made, to discuss their new stallions, Breeders' Cup Classic favorite Knicks Go and Tacitus. She is then joined by Keeneland Vice President of Sales, Tony Lacy, to talk about the upcoming Keeneland November Sale.

Acacia is joined by owner Michael Dubb, who speaks about some of the differences in buying horses at sales and claiming horses, and reflects on the recent big win at Keeneland with Shantisara. She is then joined by Winstar's Elliott Walden, who looks back on the careers of recently pensioned stallions Distorted Humor and Congrats.

Acacia catches up with owner Sol Kumin, who has been active at the sales recently, and has several promising runners coming up, including Soldier Rising in Saturday's Jockey Club Derby. She is also joined by Dan Pride, COO of Godolphin USA, who talks about the operation's sensational year.

Acacia catches up with Jaime Roth, the "J" in LNJ Foxwoods, to talk about recent winners, their breeding operation, and, of course, Covfefe. She is then joined by Keeneland's new Director of Sales Operations Cormac Breathnach, who discusses his new role, and what to expect in the upcoming Keeneland Sales. The Keeneland September Yearling Sale takes place September 13-24. 

Acacia shares some immediate reactions from buyers, sellers, and consignors after the Fasig Tipton Saratoga Sale. She is then joined by Fasig's Evan Ferraro to look back on their summer success, and look ahead to upcoming sales.

This week, Acacia is joined by owner Vinnie Viola to talk about his recent Saratoga winners Wit and Dynamic One, plus share his team's process for buying horses. She is then joined by owner Dean Reeves, who has had a great start to the Saratgoa meet with three winners, including in the New York Stallion Series.

Following Step Dancer's exciting win in the New York Stallion Series, Cab Calloway Division, Acacia is joined by co-owner/breeder Robin Malatino, who discusses their colt's exciting NY stallion, War Dancer. Acacia is also joined by Conrad Bandoroff, vice-president of Denali Stud, who previews their consignment for the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale.

Acacia is joined by trainer Wesley Ward, whose star 3-year-old Golden Pal won the G3 Quick Call on opening day at Saratoga. She is also joined by Fasig-Tipton's Anna Seitz, who discusses the return of the Saratoga Select Sale this summer at The Spa.

Right before Saratoga opening day, Acacia is joined by Tom Law from the Saratoga Special to share some great stories from The Spa over the years. She is then joined by bloodstock agent Alex Elliott following the Tattersalls July, and he gives a unique perspective on the market in England and some things to look forward to for the rest of the year.

Acacia is joined by Brad Weisbord, who has been involved in just about every aspect of the sales. He discusses their consignment Elite Race Sales, BSW/Crow Bloodstock, and private buys. Acacia is then joined by owner Billy Koch, who talks about his recent impressive 2-year-old winner, syndicates, and more.

With the 2-year-old sales season complete, Acacia catches up with Lucas Marquardt to talk about his company ThoroStride and some reflections on the sales season. She is also joined by owner and bloodstock agent Jeff Bloom who talks about buying horses, and, of course, Midnight Bisou.

With attention turned across the pond, Acacia is joined by Britney Eurton, who shares some memories from her experiences covering the Royal Ascot meeting. She is then joined by the Daily Racing Form's Nicole Russo, who talks about the 2-year-old sales season, aftercare, and more.

In the special Belmont Stakes edition of In the Ring, Acacia is joined by Jack Knowlton from Sackatoga Stable to reflect on last year's Belmont winner Tiz the Law, as well as their journey with Funny Cide. She then speaks to John Fradkin, owner and breeder of Preakness winner and one of this year's Belmont contenders, Rombauer.

This week, Acacia speaks to West Point Thoroughbreds COO Tom Bellhouse about some of their recent purchases at the Fasig Tipton Midatlantic sale, as well as runners coming up. She is also joined by Walker Hancock, President of Claiborne Farm, who gives some insight on their stallions, both new and established.

Acacia is joined by Fasig Tipton's Reed Ringler to discuss the upcoming Midatlantic 2-year-old in training sale. She is then joined by Cricket Goodall, Executive Director of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association.

In an episode dedicated to the Preakness Stakes weekend, Acacia speaks to David Fiske from Winchell Thoroughbreds about their runner Midnight Bourbon, as well as Three Diamonds Farm's Kirk Wycoff, who discusses his Black Eyed Susan entrant Army Wife. Maryland Jockey Club analyst Naomi Tukker then joins the show to help handicap the Preakness field from a pedigree standpoint.

On a special Kentucky Oaks/Derby edition of In the Ring, Acacia is joined by Jake Ballis to talk about his Oaks contender Pass the Champagne, and Mark Casse, who discusses his Derby runners Soup and Sandwich

Acacia talks with a couple of owners this week, both of whom started out owning racehorses with syndicates, and who coincidentally just partnered up on a horse together at the OBS April 2-year-old sale. Steven Rocco tells Acacia about his experiences with Team Valor and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, as well as his love for pedigrees and European racing. Rob Masiello then talks about starting...

Price Bell, General Manager of Mill Ridge Farm, joins Acacia on this week's episode to pay tribute to his trailblazing grandmother, Alice Headley Chandler, the owner of Mill Ridge who recently passed away at the age of 95. Price also discusses their stallion Oscar Performance, and promoting Horse Country. Acacia is then joined by Bret Jones, Vice President of Airdrie Stud, who speaks about several...

After a three-win Saturday at Aqueduct, including the G3 Bay Shore and the G1 Carter, trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. joins Acacia to talk about bringing his horses along, working alongside his father, and expanding his stable. Najja Thompson, Executive Director of New York Thoroughbred Breeders, then joins the show to recap the New York bred divisional awards, and discuss what makes the New York bred p...

Acacia speaks to Ned Toffey, General Manager of Spendthrift Farm, about their stallion roster, including the incredible Into Mischief, stallion incentive programs, MyRacehorse, recent 2-year-old sales purchases, and more. She is then joined by trainer Brendan Walsh, who has the undefeated Prevalence gearing up for Saturday's Wood Memorial at Aqueduct.

Acacia is joined by bloodstock agent Liz Crow who talks about breaking into the industry, things she looks for at sales, and of course, Monomoy Girl. Shayna Tiller then joins the show to discuss her new position with Margaux Farm as Sales, Marketing, and Client Liaison. Finally, Acacia speaks to owner Bob Edwards from e5 Racing to talk about his Florida Derby runner, Collaborate.

Following the first 2-year-old sale of the season, Acacia is joined by Ramiro Restrepo to talk about his pinhooking ventures that sold at this sale and past success stories, including Breeders' Cup winner Structor. He also discusses his role with Fasig Tipton, and previews the Gulfstream sale coming up. Acacia is then joined by Raffaele Centofanti, who debuted his first consignment at the OBS Marc...