Shedrow Stories

Original upload date: August 21, 2020 Joe & Christina discuss raising a family during the pandemic, childhood memories being the daughter of a jockey, her progression in broadcasting from college to TVG, the benefits of being married to a trainer, the I Am Horse Racing movement, Del Mar 2020, Pacific Classic memories and a preview of the last 3 stakes on Saturday's card, including the 30th...

Original upload date: August 19, 2020 Joe catches up with writer Joe Clancy on his beginnings, his family history in steeplechase, jam-packed steeplechase meets in the Mid-Atlantic, receiving an Eclipse Award,  his discussions with Art Sherman, helping launch the careers of racing's biggest names, a BTS look at the Saratoga Special and a preview of Thursday's NY Turf Writer's Cup!

Original upload date: August 14, 2020 Joe & Abbey discuss her family's long history in thoroughbred racing, the challenges of racing in Kentucky during the pandemic, working with trainer Ian Wilkes, rescuing Simon, "knowing" somebody in the age of social media, growing the sport for the next generation, Nexus Racing Club, MyRaceHorse, and a preview of Saturday's Alabama Stake...

Original upload date: August 12, 2020 Joe & Ken discuss his beginnings in Lexington, his longtime friendship with Dale Romans, purchasing Curlin for $57k, his Dead Heat victory in the Travers, Tejano Run, Take Charge Lady, Horse Races Now, growing the sport for the next generation and how Swiss Skydiver is training leading up to Saturday's Alabama Stakes!

Original upload date: August 7, 2020 Joe catches up with ABR's Dan Tordjman to discuss his beginnings in thoroughbred racing, keeping a positive mindset in the age of social media, ABR Livestreams, his trip to Happy Valley in Hong Kong, better wagering options overseas, Thoroughbred Aftercare efforts, the future of Equestricon, his reccomendations to help me embrace my "New York vibe&quot...

Original upload date: August 6, 2020 Joe catches up with Sackatoga Stable's Jack Knowlton about the stable's start in 1995, the gutsy gelding Funny Cide, the New York Breeding Program, Saratoga 2020, CDI's recently updated jockey policy for the Kentucky Derby, his relationship with trainer Barclay Tagg & Tiz the Law's progression leading into Saturday's Runhappy Travers Sta...

Original upload date: July 31, 2020 Joe and Pete discuss the RTIP, running the Eclipse Awards, having to calm down Toby Maguire, delivering $100 worth of chicken to Frank Stronach, his 2 week attempt at becoming a cowboy, his role in promoting the Breeders' Cup, "Horseplayers", Steward S. Inquiry & Saturday's Whitney card from the spa!

Original upload date: July 29, 2020 Joe catches up with trainer Orlando Noda to discuss his hot start as a trainer, being a shrimp fisherman for eight years, his time with Mark Casse, winning at Saratoga and two of the top horses in his barn; First Line entered in today's 4th race and T Loves a Fight entered in tomorrow's John Morrissey!

Original upload date: July 24, 2020 Joe & Teresa discuss Brooklyn Backstretch, Aftercare efforts, her career as an high school English Teacher, her battle with Breast Cancer and a fanless Saratoga. We wrap up our discussion previewing the highly anticipated Ballston Spa and AG Vanderbilt coming up on Saturday!

Original upload date: July 17, 2020 Joe & Jessica discuss the many hats she wore at Suffolk Downs, calling her first race due to a Tornado, her favorite memory of Suffolk Downs, how we can better gravitate young people to horse racing, necessary REFORM, the story behind What a Trippi and much more! We close out our discussion by previewing the CCA Oaks and the  TVG.com  Haskell Invitational!

Original upload date: July 15, 2020 Joe & Jason discuss his beginnings at Longacres, "Gary Bear-langer", coping with anxiety and depression, publishing his novel Southbound, the Beemie Awards, his podcast on Twinspires, calling races from coast to coast, calling his 1st Grade 1 and Maximum Security's loss in the Pegasus from Monmouth, adapting to a new circuit, returning to Colon...

Original upload date: July 10, 2020 Joe and Kurt discuss in-depth change & reform, his beginnings in Illinois, landing the job at Keeneland, the story behind his 2015 Breeders' Cup Classic call, the Keeneland sales, Classic Car Auctions, announcing NASCAR races for the Motor Racing Network, returning to Keeneland after the long hiatus and much more!

Original upload date: July 8, 2020 Joe and Laffit discuss growing up with a legendary jockey as a father, his beginnings at News 12 & HRTV, the recent struggles of the LA Dodgers, covering the races for both NBC & Fox Sports,  the preparation for hosting those programs, interviewing Mike Smith and Bob Baffert after Justify's Belmont, Triple Crown 2020, Tom's d'Etat, the idea of...

Original upload date: July 6, 2020 Joe and Nancy discuss her upbringing in Hot Springs, her time at Hollywood Park as Stall Superintendent, giving back to the backstretch workers,  getting young people involved in racing, her favorite guests on Dawn at Oaklawn, meeting her husband Paul, the wide world of Mixed Martial Arts and her thoughts on the G3 Indiana Oaks and Derby!

Original upload date: July 3, 2020 Joe and Maggie discuss raising two kids during the Coronavirus pandemic, her upbringing in Maryland, Tiz the Law's Triple Crown chances, the progression of NYRA TV, interviewing Luis Saez in a driving rain storm, how she met her husband Tom Morley, talking about his horses in the paddock and her thoughts on Saturday's Runhappy Met Mile!

Original upload date: June 29, 2020 Joe and Tom discuss his beginnings at the county fair circuit of Wisconsin, his mentor Phil Georgeff, preparation for big races, his Belmont heartbreaks, acting in plays, B.E.S.T., the 2017 Kentucky Derby Cab Story and much more!

Original upload date: June 24, 2020 Joe and Larry discuss his beginnings in Maryland, calling at the Birmingham Turf Club, staying calm before and during the Kentucky Derby, landing the gig as Race caller for NBC,  the American Pharoah story, the Mywifeknowseverything call, his new gig at Del Mar and Kentucky Downs and much more!

Original upload date: June 22, 2020 Joe and Veronica discuss her beginnings, the return of racing at Woodbine, Gate to Wire, playing Rugby, learning to gallop, Nexus Racing Club, Hill N' Dale Canada and her goals for the future!

Original upload date: June 22, 2020 Joe and the Gaudet trio discuss training during quarantine, the late Eddie Gaudet's impact on thoroughbred racing, Concealed Identity's road to the Preakness, stable star John Jones, Gabby's time with TVG, mingling with their spouses on raceday and the future!

Original upload date: June 17, 2020 Joe and Tom discuss his beginnings under Jack Van Berg, Serengeti Empress, health scares, medication reform, TV career and almost losing a One-Horse Race! Joe and Hayley later discuss her career in Public Relations, the Louisville Thoroughbred Society and settle their heated LSU-Secretariat debate! We wrap up our discussion by discussing Long Weekend's try i...

Original upload date: June 15, 2020 Joe and Naomi discuss her beginnings in Utrecht, The Netherlands, pony races, Godolphin Flying Start, time with the Stronach Group, the New York Racing Association and plans for the future. We wrap up our discussion by discussing the Queen Anne, King's Stand & Ascot Stakes on Day 1 of Royal Ascot!

Original upload date: June 14, 2020 Joe and Andy discuss his beginnings in racing, the loss of Arrogate, At the Post Live, different angles useful in handicapping and his transition from stock trader to becoming one of the best-known handicappers in the country!

Original upload date: June 14, 2020 Joe and JK discuss handicapping techniques, his beginnings at Lone Star Park, the 2015 NHC Tour, In the Money Media, the Fox Shows, the decision to run the Belmont Stakes at one mile and an eighth and much more!

Original upload date: June 14, 2020 Joe and Jason discuss his beginnings in racing, time with the New York Racing Association, working at Gulfstream Park, the 2020 Triple Crown and the "Golden Age" of thoroughbred racing!

Joe talks to jockey T.C. Stevens about his upbringing and memories with Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens as his father, now raising his own son around the sport, making the switch from exercise rider to jockey, having his wife as his agent and his numerous tattoos. We also take a deeper look at the mental toll this sport can have on riders and the way he copes with the day to day struggles of the...