Trackside with Tony

Wesley is a veteran jockey of over 19 years! He tells us of how he got involved with horse racing and what he's done over his time as a jockey. Starting at Charles Town then stepping his game up and riding Saratoga and all through the Mid Atlantic states. This year he moved his tack to Tampa Bay Downs, Delaware Park, and Laurel Park. Since his move, he's been on fire! We will definately ha...

Bill joins us this week to talk about his experience at Churchill Downs. Once again it didn't disappoint and he's even a bigger fan. As he said, it's a completely different experience. It's like these mid atlantic tracks on steroids! LOL It was a total shock that he and his wife, Michelle, showed up for our race! What a race it was!! Hoodlum ran like the professional he is and we a...

As you know we have been coast to coast over the past couple weeks. This is a little insight to where we've been and what we did. We also recap a few memories from our vault and share what we did to get where we are. It's been quite the adventure and it keeps getting better. Thank you for your support and following the show. We're off to the next track! Enjoy!

Fan favorite, Sqeaky Bill, joins us on the show to talk about what happened in The Belmont Stakes. He also gives us an update on what's happening in his barn. There are a lot of moving parts he's dealing with but he has the right attitude. Also, MLW Renee does a recap on our little adventure from Virginia to California and everywhere in between. It has been a super fun trip. Thank you for...

LPD joins us again to give his thoughts and handicapping pick on the Belmont Stakes. We had to complete the trilogy of the Triple Crown. We were able to compare this year's contenders with last year and what we' d like to see in this race. We also thing there is a chance for an upset. Thank you for your continued support. Like and follow TRACKSIDE WITH TONY on spotify, iheartradio, and app...

Raul has been instrumental to the barn. He comes from a racing family and is trying to make his way to being a trainer. Every morning he is first to get on the horses and takes them to the track. He reports back anything he feels so our horses are ready when race day comes. He gives us a couple desciptions on how it feels to be on a horse, what it's like to break from the gate, and why he has a fa...

Dominic joined the show via phone, to talk about the Preakness Stakes. Earlier in the week we gave a quick peek of what the differences were in venues, Laurel Park vs Pimlico and how that might produce upset results. We thought Laurel Park would play to the local riders which it did, mostly. A big surprise to us was how the entire weekend seemed like a normal race day. Please continue to follow an...

Carlos joined us again and gave us his experince at the KY Derby. It was amazing to hear how he was given a view that most of us don't get! From the time he got to Churchill Downs, Carlos was like a sponge, taking in everything, and really living in the moment. It was such an amazing story! Also, MLW Renee joins the show to chat about the Preakness Stakes this weekend! Thank you for the contin...

This is what's coming up next week on Trackside With Tony

Up and coming Jockey, Sara Hess, joins us this week. Sara shares her journey through horse racing and how she got her start. We noticed her a couple years ago and have been excited to see her progression. She is the first female jockey to ride for AR Racing and we are thrilled that she joined the team! She also gave us her Derby pick, The Puma! Once again, Squeaky Bill, joined us to recap the Derb...

After being rained out of her first attempt at going to a race, Carolyn, one of my 7 OG followers, was able to attend a race and get a full feel of what being at the races is all about. She watched Squeaky Bill's first time starter race. She took in her experience and was kind enough to share what it was like. She also went to the backside of the track and saw a glimpse of what happens behind...

We get to catch up with Squeaky Bill and all his horses. From the mares in New York to the babies on his farm and his up and coming first time racer, Paul's Legacy!! It's always fun to talk with him as a guest. He has joined the show but this is what I really wanted to explore. My mom is very interested in his story so I hope we delivered. This week is off to a good start. Let's keep g...

It started one year ago this week! TRACKSIDE WITH TONY hit the air. Thank you to my 7 OG followers and everyone else who joined in. It's been a fantastic ride so far and we're not finished!! This week it's a Meeting of the Mindless, We have multiple guests giving their opinions this week on who they think will step up and win the Derby! It was a lot of fun to have four different top 5...

Martina is a super solid jockey who is on the rise! She gives us her story thus far through her journey in horse racing. She's on fire at Tampa Bay Downs and is on the cusp of getting her 200th win!! HELL YEAH! Let's freaking GOOOOOO!!! I hope she gets it this week while we're there. Also, Squeaky Bill stops by to chat a bit about the races that solidified spots in the KY Derby and gav...

Justin is a journeyman jockey who grew up in a horse racing family. He gives us a little peek of his career and how he balances his life. It's great to hear how home is home and work is work. The only time it mixes is when his family is at the track cheering him on! He has a solid foundation, a drive to succeed, a positive calm attitude and doesn't take his mounts for granted. He is super...

Once again, Squeaky Bill gives us his thoughts and a couple prospects he likes for the KY Derby. Some of his picks stayed the same and he gives us why. Also, Renee, stopped in to give us her picks and what she saw in the prep races. She's always a wealth of information and has a different POV on her picks. Such a fun time with both of them. Enjoy!! Around 45 days left.

Carlos was kind enough to give us his feelings about his KY Derby hopeful, PAVLOVIAN! He mentions how the horse was different from the beginning. So much class. Carlos said having a prospect for the Derby gave the team validation and pride each day. He also noted how the positive vibes got more intense when they heard they were on the trail. Congratulations and Keep it up!! Squeaky Bill joins us f...

Roy gave us some information on his journey into horse racing. He is mostly into Quarter Horses but he does dabble in TB. He is trying to establish himself in the game and is on the rise in Indiana. His story is fantastic and we can't wait for updates. He also gave us his top 5 Derby contenders. I like his choices and will look into the ones I haven't seen yet...exciting! Squeaky Bill also...

He's back! Squeaky Bill joins me once again to give a few updated prospects for the Kentucky Derby! The lists are constantly changing. There are only a few prep races left and we are super excited to see how it shakes out! I also give a few more up and comers. Jockeys from around the tracks who are riding consistently strong and/or have switched tracks to progress with their career. There is a...

Here we go again. Squeaky Bill and I update our Top 5 Derby prospects. Some have stayed and some have changed which is common on The Road to the Kentucky Derby! We'll do a final list in mid April! I also give some "who to watch" up and coming Jockeys and one Journeyman! Enjoy!!

Thanks for sticking with me for almost a year. We are on our way to a race but I figured it was a good time to give some friendly advice. Additionally, I give a couple tips about working through the horse racing business and what we've experienced. We've learned a lot and continue to keep the nuggets of knowledge ready and available for future use. Enjoy!!

My lovely wife, Renee, who I'm madly in love with, is Back!! We chat about what's happening in the AR Racing barn and our upcoming races. We also get her opinion about her top KY Derby prospects. It's always fun to have her on!

Squeaky Bill joins us on the show. We had originally wanted to do it at Charles Town just after his race but the races were cancelled. We caught up with what's happening with his mares and the babies that just turned ONE, holy smokes! We're targeting a meet up to watch his 3 yo Paul race for the first time! We also chatted about his Derby Hopefuls. We have a few of the same that are on the...

Vernon Bush, a jockey with 47 years of experience and over 26,000 mounts, joins me on the show to give us a glance at his career. He is such a fan off racing that after he retired he was right back out there galloping horses! Vernon gives his opinion of what quality helps younger riders succeed. He also tells of how a jockey might think or envision the race happening as he's racing, it's f...

Dominic is back with us today! We went over a few front running KY Derby favorites and a few Eclipse Awards Finalists. Also included were some picks for this week at Tampa Bay Downs and Laurel Park.