Josh Chidester

Turf Topics

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Turf Topics is a thoroughbred racing medium. The knowledge and nuisance of what makes a good thoroughbred will be explored. This correlates to a thoroughbred winning a race and maximizing athletic performance. This exploration goes beyond the sometimes challenging task of picking a winner of a race. There has been a lot of time reading the history of the breed and also witnessing many thoroughbred performances. This experience has led to thought out theory of what makes a good thoroughbred beyond the time on a watch or who hits the finish line first. It is my vision, you will discover through...

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Josh Chidester

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2025 Dubai World Cup and 2025 Santa Anita Derby 05.04.2025 56:42

This week, host, Josh Chidester previews the last four races from the 2025 Dubai World Cup Card, the 2025 Santa Anita Derby and the 2025 Wood Memorial. Topics discussed: 2025 Dubai World Cup 2025 Santa Derby 2025 Wood Memorial Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Recap of the 2025 Florida Derby and the 2025 Arkansas Derby 01.04.2025 44:10

This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the running of the 2025 Florida Derby and the 2025 Arkansas Derby. He also, reviews his Horses to Watch List and covers some horse racing news. Topics discussed: 2025 Florida Derby 2025 Arkansas Derby 2025 Dubai World Cup Preview Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

2025 New Orleans Handicap Recap 24.03.2025 51:36

This week, host, Josh Chidester updates his Horses to Watch List, recaps Sierra Leone's subpar effort in the New Orleans Handicap and some Horse Racing News. Topics discussed: Horses to Watch List The Chosen Vron is Retired 2025 Aiden O'Brien Stable Tour Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

2025 Virginia Derby and a 3 million Dollar 2-Year-Old Purchase 16.03.2025 38:33

This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the results from the 2025 Virginia Derby. He also, reviews his Horses to Watch List along with discussing Horse Racing News. Topics discussed: 2025 Virginia Derby Three Million Dollar Two-Year Purchase Horses to Watch List Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.equibase.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Journalism Wins Impressively and Thorpedo Anna in the Azeri Stakes 09.03.2025 54:58

This week, host, Josh Chidester covers the results from important Kentucky Derby Prep races and updates his Horses to Watch List along with some other horse racing news. Topics discussed: 2025 San Felipe Stakes Jounalism vs. Barnes Thorpedo Anna Horses to Watch List Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

2025 Santa Anita Handicap and The Fountain Youth Stakes 01.03.2025 54:00

This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the 2025 Rebel Stakes. He also handicaps the Late Pick 4 for Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park which includes the Fountain of Youth Stakes and the Santa Anita Handicap. Topics discussed: 2025 Fountain of Youth Stakes Horses to Watch List 2025 Santa Anita Handicap Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Saudi Cup 2025 Recap 23.02.2025 1:19:46

This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List, recaps the 2025 Saudi Cup among other races and analyzes the 2025 Rebel Stakes. Topics discussed: 2025 Saudi Cup Horses to Watch List 2025 Rebel Stakes Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Breakdown of the Risen Star Stakes 15.02.2025 57:23

This week, host, Josh Chidester disects the Risen Star Stakes, reflects on the passing of breeder/owner His Highness Aga Khan and continues with his Horses to Watch List. Topics discussed: 2025 Risen Star Stakes Recap of the Sam F. Davis Stakes The Horses to Watch List Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Pegasus World Cup Recap 08.02.2025 56:22

This week, host, Josh Chidester covers the results of the Pegasus World Cup races, his horses to watch list and an update on the status of Sierra Leone. Topics discussed: Pegasus World Cup Results Three year old race results Handicap of the Sam F. Davis Stakes Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Pegasus World Cup 2025 25.01.2025 1:19:50

This week, host, Josh Chidester breaks down the last eight races at Gulfstream Park, including the Pegasus Worl Cup. Topics discussed: Pegasus World Cup 2025 Sothwest Stakes 2025 The Horses to Watch List Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Horses to Watch List and the Kentucky Derby Pool #3 22.01.2025 28:15

This week, host, Josh Chidester covers the Horses to Watch List and Horse Racing News Topics discussed: Horses to Watch List Kentucky Derby Future Pool #3 Horse Racing News Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Santa Anita's 2025 San Vicente 12.01.2025 38:10

This week, host, Josh Chidester covers the topics of the result of the 2025 San Vicente Stakes, his horses to watch list and he discusses the identication number marker for the result of a race. Topics discussed: 2025 San Vicente Horses to Watch List Equibase Number Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.equibase.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Recapping Opening Day at Santa Anita 01.01.2025 54:24

This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps some results from opening day at Santa Anita and he Handicaps the Late Pick 4 at Santa Anita for January 1, 2025. Topics discussed: She Feels Pretty's "Wow" Performance Horses to Watch List Handicapping the Late Pick 4 at Santa Anita Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Santa Anita Opening Day 2024 24.12.2024 1:20:31

This week, host, Josh Chidester discusses his Horses to Watch List, recaps Measured Time's track record race at Meydan Racecourse and finally discusses the eleven races from Opening Day 2024 at Santa Anita. Topics discussed: Horses to Watch List Measured Time's Race Opening Day at Santa Anita, 2024 Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Journalism Runs in the Los Alamitos Futurity 16.12.2024 22:02

This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List, recap's his future book bet on Jounalism at 52-1 and Journalism wins the Los Alamitos Futurity and finally, trainer Kenneth McPeek anoounces Mystik Dan will be shipped to run in the Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita. Topics discussed: Horses to Watch List Los Alamitos Futurity Mystik Dan and the Malibu Stakes Links mentioned in this episo...

Stakes Racing from Aqueduct and Sha Tin 08.12.2024 39:46

This week, host, Josh Chidester reviews the results from stakes races from Aqueduct and Sha Tin. Also, reveals stallion news for 2025 along with other interesting facts. Topics discussed: Aqueduct Stakes Racing Sha Tin's Stakes Racing Stallion News for 2025 Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.drf.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

2024 Japan Cup Results and Accuracy Runs Lights Out 30.11.2024 54:14

This week, host, Josh Chidester reviews the results of the 2024 Japan Cup and the results of the Longines' World's Best Jockey. Additionally, he reviews his Horse's to Watch List and sprinkles in some horseracing news. Topics discussed: 2024 Japan Cup Longines' World's Best Jockey Del Mar's Late Pick 4 Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Recapping the Results from Last Week's Handicapping of Five Races from Sunday November 17th, 2024, and Turf Topic's Horses to Watch List.. 24.11.2024 22:05

This week, host, Josh Chidester reveals how he faired last Sunday, November 17th, 2024, when handicapping the Tepin Stakes and the Late Pick 4 from Del Mar. Also, updates his Horses to Watch List and a brief Horseracing News. Topics discussed: Handicapping Results Horses to Watch List Horseracing News Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Handicapping Del Mar's Late Pick 4 17.11.2024 51:25

This week, host, Josh Chidester, adds a horse to his horses to watch list, reveals some horses sold at Keeneland's Breeding Stock Sale and handicaps the Late Pick 4 from Del Mar. Topics discussed: November Breeding Stock Sale at Keeneland The Horses to Watch List Late Pick 4 from Del Mar Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

2024 Breeder's Cup Recap 10.11.2024 1:24:53

This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the results from the 2024 Breeder's Cup and reveals some of the horses sold at the Fasig Tipton November Sale. Topics discussed: 2024 Breeder's Cup Results Fasig Tipton November Sale 2024 European Flat Season Stallion Standings Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.bloodhorse.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Handicapping the 2024 Breeder's Cup races for Saturday at Del Mar 01.11.2024 1:05:28

This week, host, Josh Chidester handicaps all the 2024 Breeder's Cup races for Saturday from Del Mar. Topics discussed: 2024 Breeder's Cup Saturday Handicapping the Races The A's & B's Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

2024 Breeder's Cup Friday from Del Mar 31.10.2024 57:28

This week, host, Josh Chidester handicaps the five 2024 Breeder's Cup races and includes handicapping the undercard from Del Mar. Topics discussed: Undercard Races from Del Mar 2024 Breeder's Cup Races from Del Mar The Host's Opinion on the Races Outcomes Links mentioned in this episode: http://example.com http://second-example.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

2024 Breeder's Cup Preview 25.10.2024 1:25:51

This week, host, Josh Chidester previews the entries for the 2024 Breeder's Cup and also recaps the Champion's Day results from Ascot. Topics discussed: 2024 Breeder's Cup Preview Recap of the 2024 Champion's Day at Ascot Horses to Watch List Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.attheraces.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The 2024 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup and Preview of Champions Day at Ascot 19.10.2024 50:33

This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the 2024 Queen Elizabeth II results, previews the 2024 Champions Day from Ascot and a little Horse Racing News. Topics discussed: 2024 Queen Elizabeth II Horse Racing News Results from last weeks Late Pick 4 from Santa Anita Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.attheraces.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Recap of the Week's Extensive Racing Action and the Preview of the Queen Elizabeth Challenge Cup 12.10.2024 1:19:47

This week, Host, Josh Chidester recaps the week's extensive racing action, previews the Queen Elizabeth Challenge Cup from Keeneland and examines the Saturday's Late Pick 4 from Santa Anita. Topics discussed: Recap of the Week's Important Races Queen Elizabeth Challenge Cup Late Pick 4 at Santa Anita Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.attheraces.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm