The Amplify Horse Racing Podcast

Whether you already ride an off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB), or you've been pondering what it takes to retrain a racehorse ready to move on to a second career, then you will LOVE this episode! Kristen Kovatch Bentley and Joy Orr of the Retired Racehorse Radio podcast join Amplify's Kaitlin Christopherson and Annise Montplaisir in this collaborative episode to discuss the mental and physi...

In November, a select group of Amplify mentees traveled to Kentucky to learn more about the Thoroughbred industry, visit farms and facilities, and yes, pet some horses! Paola Castro and Sydney Patrick were two of four high-achieving Amplify mentees selected to receive travel awards to visit Kentucky during the breeding stock sales season. On this episode of the podcast, Sydney and Paola share how...

Starting his career as an intern in Marketing and Publicity at Santa Anita in 2002, Nate Newby is now the racetrack's Senior Vice President and General Manager. And he's done a little bit of everything along the way, from working on the set of Seabiscuit – one of the highest grossing horse movies of all time – to organizing nine Breeders' Cups, and retraining off-track Thoroughbreds in...

We bet you've never heard of "settlements" before this episode! Today you're going to learn all about how and where the gambling dollars in horse racing are handled, who processes those dollars, and the prevention of money laundering. Special guests Laurel Humbert-Stock, Racing and Wagering Finance Manager at Keeneland, and Kaitlin Fox, Chief Operating Officer at CHRIMS-PGSI, int...

Delaina Stenchever joins Amplify after completing a Bachelor of Arts in journalism with a broadcast emphasis and further specializing in sports journalism, and double minoring in biology and sports management from the University of Arizona. While in college she worked with two different radio stations in Arizona, one as an intern with an all-sports station, and the horse racing show Post Time with...

"Intentional" is the best word to describe the growth process of the Horse Racing Women's Summit, a movement that started with a multi-day event at Santa Anita Park in 2022, followed by smaller pop-up gatherings around the country. Each of these were thoughtfully planned to gather women into a supportive space for networking, meeting new friends, and fostering deep discussions. Leadi...

The Triple Crown – and horse racing in general – is filled to the brim with emotion and beautiful imagery. Author, researcher and historian Jennifer Kelly tries to convey emotion through words on a page in her new book The Foxes of Belair , about the father-son Triple Crown-winning duo Gallant Fox and Omaha. She explains how she takes the viewer on a trip through time to make it seem like century-...

When considering a career in the Thoroughbred industry, it is important to understand the varying perspectives on animals being used in sport and for entertainment purposes. From the 1970s to present day, ethics in horse racing have evolved, and what was once accepted in the past is now part of this era’s growing list of taboos. From fairness and integrity to animal welfare, this presentation by P...

Happy Kentucky Derby week!!! Sean Collins joins the crew to talk about what it's like getting to work with fans everyday in his role as the assistant tour manager at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Then a SECOND guest: Cathy Shircliff comes on to talk about her work as the director of equine industry relations Churchill Downs Inc. and what the buzz around the track has been like so far this year! A...

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (NMRHOF) educator Matt Reichel will take viewers on a "ride through time" of horse racing in America, from humble beginnings in the 1600s to a national pastime today. Using the NMRHOF's historical galleries as a baseline, Matt will cover different eras of horse racing, including the Colonial era, Pre-Civil War era and the Post-Civil War...

Globetrotter Allyson Walker joins Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy to talk about her travels with Shirl's Speight for trainer Roger Attfield. He runs in the Dubai World Cup Carnival today (March 25) in the Dubai Turf. She also talks about their recent trip to Japan for the February Stakes, going to the Breeders' Cup and even what it's like working for D. Wayne Lukas. Don't miss the stor...

It's a week after Valentine's Day, and a week after Greenmount Farm's Sabrina Moore's Knicks Go baby was born! Listen to how that went and all of the work that goes into being an equine midwife, from the stresses to the successes. Sabrina has so many great stories and memories to share about foaling! Meanwhile, Kaitlin's horse Charles was not feeling the love on Valentine's Day with a couple of hi...

Annise hosts a step-by-step seminar on how to apply for the Godolphin Flying Start program (GFS). Featured speakers are first-year GFS trainees Orlaith Nangle, Alex Sausville, and Ben Triandafillou. They will tell viewers about their backgrounds prior to starting the course, provide an overview of the program syllabus, and walk you through the entire application process. Amplify Horse Racing promo...

Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy are back to kick off Season 3 of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast! Secretary of the American Graded Stakes Committee and Senior Director of Industry Relations and Development Andy Schweigardt joins the podcast to talk about how stakes races are graded. He discusses the process that goes into the reviewing the status of each race as well as the history behind graded stak...

Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy reflect on 2022 and look forward to 2023. They share their favorite moments, memories and lessons learned from the past year both in their personal and professional lives. Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great...

Kate Hunter of Marugai Racing joins Annise and Timothy to talk about her role in representing Japanese horses and connections for America's biggest races. She is at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY this week for the Breeders' Cup World Championships. After representing Japan's first tow winners last year, Loves Only You and Marche Lorraine, Kate represents Chain Of Love this, whose swan song...

Attorney Danielle Mayer (who specializes in equine law!) joins us to talk about the Horse Racing Women's Summit that was held Sept. 28 - 30 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA. She has been a passionate horsewoman her whole life, but is new to horse racing, and shares what that new experience was like for her. She also discusses different aspects of the equine law field! You can learn more about th...

Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute joins us to talk about the work she is doing for future veterinarians, as well as veterinarian career paths, the lifestyle, misconceptions and more. She even discusses the uses of equine acupuncture! You can learn more about Hagyard Equine Medical Institute here: https://www.hagyard.com/ Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences,...

Stephanie Hronis joins us to talk about the upcoming Horse Racing Women's Summit from Sept. 28 - 30 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA. She discusses what it is like planning the event, some highlights of the event and the importance of having career development opportunities, particularly for women in male-dominated industries. In addition to the monumental event, Stephanie also talks about anoth...

Anna Ford joins the crew to talk about the importance of aftercare, as well as promote the Amplify Junior event at New Vocations. New Vocations is the oldest and largest Thoroughbred and Standardbred adoption facility in the United States, and Ford serves as its thoroughbred program director. Co-host Kaitlin Christopherson has a personal connection as she adopted Charles, her off track Thoroughbre...

Horse Country's executive director, Hallie Hardy, joins us to talk about the work that she does in connecting tourists and fans to the horses and land of Kentucky. She discusses some of her favorite moments and experiences in her work, as well as analyzing the impact of Kentucky's equine industry. You can visit Horse Country's website here: https://visithorsecountry.com/ Amplify Horse Racing promo...

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation president Jamie Haydon joins Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy to talk about the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit, which was on June 22. Jamie discusses the different topics presented at the summit and as well as other projects that the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is funding. You can watch the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit on the...

It is summer and we are back! Annise and Kaitlin share what they have been up to in the past couple of months, and they also introduce new producer and co-host Timothy Littau! Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is...

Hosts Kaitlin Christopherson and Annise Montplaisir are joined by Jodie Vella-Gregory, Manager of the Office of Innovation for 1/ST Racing, and Shona Rotondo, Co-Founder of Grand Slam Social, to discuss the inaugural Horse Racing Women's Summit that will take place at Santa Anita Park in September! The two guests also tell their stories of how they got involved in the Thoroughbred industry after c...

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds,...