Shedrow Stories

Original upload date: April 2, 2021 Joe catches up with multiple graded stakes winning trainer Brendan Walsh. We discuss his upbringing in Ireland, learning at Kildangan and the Irish National Stud, working as Assistant Trainer to Eddie Kenneally, doping, winning his first Grade 1, reaction to Extravagant Kid's recent G1 victory, Maxfield's future plans, Prevalence's chances in the Woo...

Original upload date: March 28, 2021 Joe catches up with former champion jockey and current racing analyst for FOX Sports Richard Migliore. We discuss his beginnings in Brooklyn, the impact of Steve Dimauro Sr. on his career, the aptly named Win, Fourstardave's winning streak, Hidden Lake's 1996 Go For Wand, Artie Schiller's remarkable debut, winning the BC Turf Sprint on Desert Code,...

Original upload date: March 28, 2021 Joe caught up with Gulfstream Park racing analyst Ron Nicoletti a few weeks back. We discuss his beginnings in New York, starting the Manhattan boutique Jenny Waterbags, clothing some of the most influential names in music, leaving the business to become a "salty seadog" in Florida, working for Gulfstream for over 30 years, pursuing an acting career,...

Original upload date: March 26, 2021 Joe catches up with former Miss Connecticut USA and current racing analyst for FOX Sports Acacia Courtney. We discuss her beginnings in Hunter/Jumper and Dressage, her career in dance, Miss Connecticut 2019, Racing for Home, the importance of sharing stories, her time at The Stronach Group, hosting FOX Sports' America's Day at The Races and Saratoga Liv...

Original upload date: March 24, 2021 Joe chats with assistant trainer to Patrick Biancone, his daughter Andie Biancone! We discuss her beginnings in Southern California, growing the sport for the next generation, learning at Lambholm South, working for her dad, flying solo in Saratoga, possibly going out on her own in a few years, the success that 2020 brought to the team, Diamond Oops, Sole Volan...

Original upload date: March 20, 2021 Joe catches up with Fair Grounds and Arlington Park Track Announcer John G. Dooley. We discuss his beginnings in Staten Island, working a variety of jobs for the New York Slapshots, filling in for Go For Wand's Beldame, preparing for the races, calling countless champions, memories from Arlington Park and the Fair Grounds, this weekend's Fair Grounds Oa...

Original upload date: March 17, 2021 For this week's first episode, Joe talks with multiple graded stakes winning trainer Tom Morley. We discuss his family roots in UK racing, the Godolphin Flying Start program, working under Jeremy Noseda, going out on his own in 2013, Haveyougoneaway's 2016 campaign, Carrick, tragically losing foreman Martin Zapata to COVID-19, his opinion on the top 3-y...

Original upload date: March 12, 2021 Joe catches up with Indiana Grand racing analyst Rachel McLaughlin. We discuss her beginnings in the sport, parenting during the pandemic, her wide ranging responsibilities around the track, Indiana Oaks/Derby, getting young people involved in the sport, her social media presence, Racing Rachel Merch, LTS' Brim & Bridle Fashion Show, picks for the Satur...

Original upload date: March 10, 2021 Joe catches up with Electra Boone, Assistant Trainer to Carlos David. We discuss her beginnings as a fan in Ohio, learning under the nation's top trainers, spending time in Dubai, the claiming game, the complexities of racetrack romances, barn favorites, her rise to stardom on TikTok, passion for art and much more!

Original upload date: March 8, 2021 Joe catches up with exercise rider Jade Cunningham for episode 40! We discuss her beginnings in Tennessee, connection to Dolly Parton, time with Danny Pish, working Texas Chrome & Deviant for the Breeders' Cup, currently working under D. Wayne Lukas, From the Paddock to the Stretch, goals for the future and much more!

Original upload date: February 20, 2021 Joe catches up with Racing TV & NBC racing presenter Nick Luck. We discuss his family background with horses, studying French at King's College, what makes Royal Ascot is so special, Racing in the U.S. vs the U.K., his time at Channel 4 Racing, hosting  Luck on Sunday on  Racing TV, covering the Breeders' Cup for NBC, Cocktails and Conversations,...

Original upload date: February 19, 2021 We discuss her beginnings in Maryland, what the Preakness means to Marylanders, GreenMount Farm, bringing foals into the world, prepping them for the sales, pinhooking, pedigrees, taking care of Knicks Go for the first 7 months of his life, watching him compete at the highest level, her goals for the future and much more!

Original upload date: February 17, 2021 Joe catches up with trainer Miguel Angel Silva. We discuss his beginnings in Mexico, working a variety of jobs at Bay Meadows, managing his stable of around 90 horses, the hard-working individuals on the backside, the highly publicized Sleepy Eyes Todd, why he decided to go cross-country in 2020, how he's been training heading into the Saudi Cup, what it...

Original upload date: February 2, 2021 Joe catches up with veteran exercise rider Danielle Rosier. We discuss her beginnings in southern Indiana, skipping school for big races, her training career of over a decade, working miracles, Freakin Joe, Godspeed Rehabs & Layups, what she's learned from HOF'er D. Wayne Lukas, her special bond with Bravazo, riding stakes winners Will Take Charge...

Original upload date: January 26, 2021 Joe catches up with author Jennifer Kelly. We discuss her beginnings reading the Black Stallion books, leaving her teaching job to pursue writing full-time, preserving the history of the sport, writing  Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown , traveling around the country to promote the book, her upcoming book  The Foxes of Belair  and much more!

Original upload date: January 21, 2021 Joe catches up with Gulfstream Park Track Announcer Pete Aiello. We discuss his beginnings as a fan, going to the University of Arizona's RTIP, his role model Luke Kruytbosch, preparing for a race day, the concept of "real-time", rebounding from a bad call, dealing with inclement weather, "Who do you like here?!" the 2021 Pegasus World...

Original upload date: January 19, 2021 Joe catches up with newlywed jockeys Trevor & Katie McCarthy. We discuss the wedding, the highly controversial NYSGC Coupling Rule, competing with each other, a scary COVID-19 diagnosis, keeping a positive mindset through setbacks, riding in "bull-rings", Katie's upbringing in the Davis Family and first stakes victory, Trevor's 0-80 star...

Original upload date: January 14, 2021 Joe catches up with journeyman jockey Johan Rosado, one of racing's rising stars. Joe & Johan discuss his beginnings learning from his father, daily routine & diet,  the peaks and valleys of being a journeyman, his exciting 4-Win New Year's Day, his relationship with fiance Lacey Gaudet on and off the track, riding promising 3-Year-Old Jaxon T...

Original upload date: January 12, 2021 Our first guest for Season 2 is Amanda DaBruzzo, the co-founder of Nine-Thirty Racing. Joe and Amanda discuss her beginnings and memories at Arlington Park,  getting involved in 930, FG Oaks-winning Chocolate Martini, Tom Amoss' impact on the team, her position at the Retired Racehorse Project, the importance of the backside experience and having fun at t...

Original upload date: November 6, 2020 We discuss his beginnings learning from "The King",  his dad's legacy, working for HRTV & TVG, Pacific Classic day, covering international racing, 2020 in Horse Racing and efforts to change the sport for the better. We wrap up our discussion previewing Saturday's Breeders' Cup Sprint, Distaff, Turf and Classic!

Original upload date: September 12, 2020 Joe & Ashley discuss her beginnings, graduating with a Master's in Applied Mathematics, her career outside of horse racing, visiting over 40 racetracks,  growing the sport through social media, Triple Crown 2020, working at Fort Erie, being a part of HRRN's Eclipse Award-winning Breeders Cup Coverage, working at Laurel for the Maryland Million a...

Original upload date: September 4, 2020 Joe & Leah discuss her beginnings in the sport, attending the University of Louisville, a potential faceoff with Joe in an entrepreneurship competition, advice for taking a COVID test, studying abroad in Barcelona, cashing big and being just feet away from the Queen at Ascot, her odd first encounter with Mike Maker, growing the sport for generations to c...

Original upload date: September 2, 2020 Joe & jockey Adam Beschizza discuss his beginnings in overseas in the UK, the challenges of riding long distance races with large fields across the pond, why he decided to move his tack to the U.S., his long friendship with Joe Sharp, Mom's on Strike, Triple Chelsea's upset victory in the Giants Causeway, riding during the pandemic and riding in...

Original upload date: August 28, 2020 Joe & Paul discuss his beginnings, working for Andy Beyer, the now defunct fair circuit, his undefeated record as an owner in natural disasters, growing the sport for generations to come, the impact of social media on racing, tips for handicapping the races, winning the 2016 NHC, competing against his brother in tournaments and a preview of Saturday's...

Original upload date: August 26, 2020 Joe & Barbara discuss memories from her near five decade career, being amazed by the immortal Ruffian, her new hobby of painting horses on her masks, the long and storied history of Saratoga Race Course, her 6 Eclipse Awards, authoring 7 books, the way she sees the world being nearly blind, the long hours of being a horse racing photographer, her goals for...