Shedrow Stories

Joe & Caitlin discuss her beginnings in the sport, learning from her parents at Wavertree, her upcoming wedding, the bachelorette party, friendships in the industry, her career as a D1 swimmer, meeting Rainn Wilson at college, MyRacehorse, Seize The Grey's Preakness and more!

Joe & Matt discuss his beginnings in California, learning how to call races, Emerald Downs, Golden Gate Fields, the Rachel vs. Zenyatta debate, memorable calls, becoming the announcer at both Monmouth Park & Oaklawn, calling his first Haskell and more!

Joe & Ray discuss the passing of Toby Sheets, his beginnings in Jamaica, learning from Jonathan Sheppard and others, his first win, English Soul, Promiseher America, HISA & HIWU, fatherhood, Saratoga 2024 and more!

Joe & Rajiv discuss his beginnings in Jamaica, moving to the U.S., Caleb's Posse, Tizway, Wicked Strong, recovering from injuries (including some interesting happenings), Irish War Cry, Road Jockey, his growing family, the likelihood of a return to riding, and now being a racing analyst for the FOX Sports shows.

Joe & Deanna discuss her time in vet school so far, growing up with the last name Boner, her friendships with Andie Biancone and Caitlin Dunne, being a vet tech at TFB Equine, traveling to different places, the importance of transparency in horse racing, her excitement surrounding Saratoga 2024, the Florida Panthers' first Stanley Cup and her goals for the future!

Joe & Eric discuss his beginnings riding in Puerto Rico, being a bug boy at Saratoga, the possibility of Eric cutting Joe's hair, marriage, fatherhood, recently riding for bigger operations, concussion protocols, pre-race preparation, Baby Yoda, Celtic Chaos and more!

Joe & Chris discuss his earliest racing memories with Angel Cordero Jr., winning the Haskell at 17, his attempt at being a stock broker, how to ride in the Kentucky Derby, riding in Saudi Arabia, handling being taken off mounts despite success, Green Gratto's upset in the Carter, Tricky Escape and now being a racing official at NYRA.

Joe and Luis discuss his beginnings at jockey school in Puerto Rico, riding at historic racetracks, learning from riders at different tracks, his first stakes win, success in New York, riding Society Man and his excitement about the upcoming Saratoga meet.

Joe & Priscilla discuss her beginnings in the sport, being an exercise rider for Danny Gargan, barn favorites, handling the highs and lows of the game, Society Man's Matt Winn, Dornoch's Belmont and where the Belmont winner will be pointed next!

Joe & Declan discuss his family ties to the industry, becoming a jockey, the importance of mental health, Sir for Sure's success, hanging up his tack and his new role with Cherie Devaux & Ingordo Bloodstock.

Joe catches up with trainer Ignacio Correas. We discuss his family history in Argentinian horse racing, learning from other trainers, having over 100 horses at one point, leaving the country after being robbed numerous times, being an exercise rider in the states, Dona Bruja, Kasaqui, Blue Prize and how Didia & Le Da Vida are doing heading into Breeders Cup Saturday.

Joe catches up with hall of fame jockey Alex Solis. We discuss his beginnings in Panama, being influenced by Laffit Pincay Jr. and Bill Shoemaker, winning the Preakness with Snow Chief, Dare & Go's shocking upset in the Pacific Classic, his Breeders Cup success in the 2000's, coming back after a devastating injury in 2004, bettering the sport for future generations and so much more.

Joe speaks with racing analyst Kali Francois. We discuss the 2023 MD Million card, her unlikely path to thoroughbred racing, working in Australia, her first winner at Monmouth, memories from her riding career, transitioning to a career in television and so much more!

Joe catches up with trainer Melanie Giddings. We discuss her beginnings, working for Jeremiah Englehart, battling stage 4 endocervical and ovarian cancer, the lasting side effects from treatment and the disease, moving to Saratoga from Palm Meadows this summer, the tragedy of Maple Leaf Mel, her personality and legacy, Mel's Baby Sister and her goals for the future.

Joe talks to trainer Holly Ferris about her family's ties to thoroughbred racing, raising her son, time management, getting her first win at Laurel with Bill of Rights, her longtime friendship with Ray Handal, being inspired by Jena Antonucci and others, creating her own identity and her big move coming this fall.

Joe sits down with jockey Sofia Barandela this week to discuss her beginnings in the sport, being a vet in Mexico, transitioning to a career as a rider, galloping horses in the morning for John Sadler and others, getting her jockey's license, struggling to find an agent, riding here in the states, her passion for travel and photography and so much more.

Joe talks with jockey Romero Maragh about his beginnings in the sport, early successes at Gulfstream and Saratoga, the tragic accident that left him sidelined for a year, the mental and physical recovery, The Jockey Experience web3 NFT, his goals for the future and much more.

Joe catches up with jockey agent Joe Santos to discuss his childhood memories with a hall of fame jockey for a dad, the recent passing of Funny Cide, the continuous travel across the country, his new model based on research and the value of jockey and trainer, his relationship with the riders he represents, the late Miguel Mena, the successes, the failures and his goals for the future.

Joe talks to trainer Lacey Gaudet and her fiancé jockey Johan Rosado about parenting with one month old Sebastian, their upbringings in the sport, the pair's accomplishments together and apart and Eddie Gaudet's lasting impact on thoroughbred racing. We also dive into how they handle competing with each other and teaming up, a possible time for their wedding and so much more.

Original upload date: May 4, 2021 Joe catches up with NBC Sports/In the Money Media Correspondent Matt Bernier. We discuss his beginnings in the sport during college, Esquire Network's Horseplayers, growing the sport for future generations, the NBC Sports telecasts, joining ITM Media with The Matt Bernier Show, advice to newcomers of the sport and much more!

Original upload date: April 30, 2021 Joe catches up with trainer Robertino Diodoro and jockey David Cohen, the connections of Derby starter Keepmeinmind. Joe and Robertino discuss his start at bush tracks in Canada, managing over 100 horse across the country, making our sport cleaner, Special Relativity, Inside Straight, 2020 Oaklawn Leading Trainer title, his partnership with David Cohen, why Ava...

Original upload date: April 29, 2021 Joe catches up with multiple graded stakes winning rider Brian Hernandez Jr. We discuss his beginnings in Louisiana, family history in the sport, mentors on the Kentucky circuit, Aftercare efforts, Fort Larned's Breeders' Cup Classic, Funny Duck's upset win in the Pat Day Mile, what it's like to ride in the Kentucky Derby and his chances in this...

Original upload date: April 29, 2021 Joe catches up with multiple graded stakes winning jockey Jose Ortiz. We discuss his beginnings in Puerto Rico, competing with his brother Irad, daily routine, dealing with setbacks, La Verdad, 2017 Belmont Stakes Day/Eclipse Award, Elate, Tacitus, Maxfield and his chances heading into Kentucky Derby & Oaks weekend aboard Crazy Beautiful & Dynamic One!

Original upload date: April 7, 2021 Joe catches up with the Executive Director of the NYTB Najja Thompson. We discuss his beginnings going to Calder and Gulfstream, his near decade of experiences at NYRA, ways to improve your resume, working as VP of the TPA, his new position as Executive Director of the NYTB, NY-Bred Showcase Days, diversity and inclusion, making the sport widely accessible and m...

Original upload date: April 2, 2021 Joe catches up with racing analyst Britney Eurton of NBC and TVG. We discuss her family background in the industry, ways to get young people involved in the sport, the importance of sharing stories, her time at TVG, Storm the Court's Juvenile shocker, covering Justify's Belmont, the 2020 Triple Crown, TVG's Pacific Classic production, hosting the Ecl...