The Harness Racing Alumni Show.

On this week's very important Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by Eric Hamelback, the CEO of the National Horsemen's Benevolent Protection Association. Eric explains what decoupling is, how it can negatively affect horse racing in both thoroughbred and harness racing. He explains what horsemen can do to fight it. Plus, Andy Cohen with his Keeping Pace Update.  Don’t miss this informative...

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by standardbred owner, handicapper and journalist Gil Winston. Freddie, Trade, Gil and Bob all discuss the drag time between races. Then, they offer their own perspectives and thoughts as to how it affects the sport. It’s an interesting conversation. Plus, Andy Cohen’s special report.

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by Diamond Creek Farms Shaun Laungani. He shares with Freddie, Trade and Bob the history behind the merger of Bob Boni's Northwood Bloodstock and Diamond Creek Farms. They’ve now created the agency, ‘Alliance Bloodstock.’ He talks about some of his clients and what sales they will have consignments at and discusses various online auctions. P...

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by Hall of Fame journalist John Berry. John discusses with Freddie and Bob the proposed legislation to decouple horseracing in the state of Florida. The legislation was proposed by the owners of Gulfstream Park 1st/Racing and Berry was evaluating the consequences that can be caused by this action. Also discussed are the actions that horserac...

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by standardbred breeder and owner Richard Young whose mare…, "Put on A Show" (under the racehorse category) is on the ballot for the Harness Racing's Hall of Fame. Young discusses her credentials for this award, who her competition is and how the voting will be conducted. He also shares some interesting marketing ideas for our sport. All on...

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, international standardbred owner Gordon Banks and Bob Marks discuss some of the most current issues in horse racing. Including their thoughts on 1st/Racing the owners of Gulfstream Parks decision to present legislation to the Florida Assembly for decoupling, 2024 handle drops in both thoroughbred and harness racing. They also chat about how to attract new...

To our familes, friends and our worldwide audience from Freddie, Trade, Bob and Andy, we say....,  "Merry Christmas with much success in 2025." We're presenting a Christmas Special for this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show featuring the fine holiday and Christmas music of Trade Martin.

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, our distinguished panel of journalists include, Gil Winston, Bob Pandolfo and Bob Marks. They discuss the Gural rule that  bars the offspring of stallions from racing in Meadowlands sponsored races such as the Meadowlands Pace and so forth. This rule applies to the offspring of stallions who were physically able to race as 4-year-olds but retired to ‘stud...

On today’s Harness Racing Alumni Show, our panel consists of handicappers and journalists, Gil Winston, Ted Black and Bob Marks. They discuss race entries while addressing their concerns about trainers racing in one state under one name…., and then in another state, racing under another trainer's name. While in fact, the horse never left the first trainer’s barn…!!! Plus, Andy Cohen’s report. All...

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, our panel of George Teagues, Murray Brown and Bob Marks discuss the yearling sales. They talk about the obstacles that the smaller owners and trainers face in competing for the top-of-the-line yearlings. Our experienced panel offers advice to the smaller stables on how to find the bargains at the sale. All on this week's broadcast along with Andy Cohen an...

Steve Stewart of Hunterton Farms, is this week's guest on the Harness Racing Alumni Show. Steve talks about the recent Lexington and Harrisburg sales, along with the success and continued growth of racing in Kentucky. Stewart also discusses the new USTA decision that’s been led by Russ Williams, to add graded stake races beginning next year. Plus, Andy Cohen.  All on this informative broadcast...

Alex Kraszewski, the top PR man at Dover Downs, is this week's guest on our Harness Racing Alumni Show. A.K. talks about Dover Downs upcoming meet which starts this Monday November 4th. Alex shares with our audience information on several drivers and trainers that will be competing at Dover’s upcoming 85-day meet. He also talks about Dover’s featured races this season that includes the 3-year-olds...

Standardbred trainer Tim Tawddle is this week's guest on the Harness Racing Alumni Show. Tim talks about his horse Timeisonmyside who is racing in the 3-year-old colts and geldings Breeders Crown Final Saturday night at the Meadowlands. Tim also chats about the special connection he has with Timeisonmyside, because he trained his dam, Mach Around the Clock. Tawddle talks about his strong relations...

Darrell Wood of the Virginia Equine Alliance, is this week's guest on the Harness Racing Alumni Show. The Alliance represents both thoroughbred and standardbred racing in the state of Virginia. Darrell talks about the current meet at Shenandoah Downs that closes on October 27th. It is highlighted by the Virginia Breeders Championship races offering $700 thousand in purses. He talks about how they...

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by Paul Macchia, a former member of the Meadowlands PR and marketing team. Paul tells us how exciting it was to work at the Meadowlands with Stan Bergstein and Allen Gutterman. He talks about how the breed has changed and the speed of today's horses. Macchia also offers his opinion and ideas on how to improve the marketing of the sport. Plus...

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show we are continuing last week's discussion about the closing of Freehold Raceway that featured John Berry, Tom Luchento, Donny Dancer and Steve Wolf. Also, there has been an important, recent announcement by the SBONJ who is filing a lawsuit against FR Park Racing and Play-up Interactive for their breach of contract in regard to the operation of Freehold Rac...

FREEHOLD RACEWAY CLOSING UPDATE......!!!  On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, Freddie, Trade and Bob are joined by Hall of Fame Journalist, John Berry. He interviews former New Jersey Standardbred Owner Associations President, Tommy Luchento, retired driver & trainer, Donny Dancer and former Freehold Raceway PR Director Steve Wolf.  It’s an interesting discussion about the recent announ...

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, our ‘all-women’ panel….., consisting of Michelle Crawford, breeder/owner; Ellen Harvey, horsewoman/author; Nena Winand, veterinarian/owner; and Monica Bencal, owner/breeder. The four women discuss the issues of standardbreds being exported for slaughter, rescuing from kill pens or not, funding ideas for prevention, and aftercare for standardbreds. Plus, A...

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we have a panel of guests that includes Bill O'Donnell, Donny Dancer, Larry Rolla and the former Presiding Judge Art Gray. They discuss the recent wave of accidents in harness racing (23 since May) and then offer their opinions on the causes of the accidents and solutions as to how to prevent them. This is a must listen to broadcast.

Judy Bokman of the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, is this week's guest on the Harness Racing Alumni Show. Judy discusses with Freddie, Trade and Bob the challenges of caring for 480 retired standardbreds that are under the SRF's care. She explains her dealings with Facebook and the SRF's upcoming events, including their special awards night at the Meadowlands on October 19th. Plus, Andy Cohen...

Former Presiding Judge Art Gray is this week's guest on the Harness Racing Alumni Show. Art discusses with Freddie Trade, and Bob his views on current racing commissions and their importance to uphold racing integrity, his thoughts on racetracks rights of exclusion, drugs in racing, HISA, and the current increase in harness racing accidents. Plus, Andy Cohen - All on this week's broadcast...

Standardbred owner and Harness racing promoter, Scott Alberg joins Freddie, Trade and Bob on this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show. Scott talks about his Facebook free give away promotions and his fine down under horse, Doug's Platter that he owns in partnership with Gordon Banks and Marc Hanover. The horse is competing for the last slot in the September 7th, 2.1 million Eureka - harness racing's...

 On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, long time harness racing advocate Tim Finley is interviewed by harness racing hall of fame journalist, Jonh Berry. In what might be Finley's last interview…, he talks about the lack of marketing in harness racing and offers his ideas and thoughts on how to promote the sport. Plus, Andy Cohen with his weekly Keeping Pace update. All on this week's show. 

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are sharing the recorded public testimony of Alice Allen at the July 24th New Jersey Racing commission meeting. In her testimony, she talks about the Federal trial’s 11-thousand-page transcript that includes the wiretaps and invoices that were presented as evidence in the Fishman trial.  She mentions the drugs that were administered along with naming h...

On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, Hall of Fame journalist John Berry, interviews our own Hall of Famer, Bob Marks on the subject of breeding in the standardbred racing industry. This is a must listen to show for anyone who purchases yearlings. Plus, Andy Cohen with his Keeping Pace Update. Don’t miss this interesting discussion….!!!