Mandy Stanton and Robyn Pavone

Two Broads at the Track

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Two Broads at the Track is the go-to podcast for horse racing enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike! Hosted by two close friends—one a lifelong thoroughbred racing fan and the other diving into the world of racing for the first time—this dynamic duo shares their passion, insights, and burning questions about the sport. Whether it’s celebrating the thrill of victory, untangling racing jargon, or tackling mysteries of the track, they’ll cover it all with humor, heart, and a love for the horses. Tune in for lively discussions, guest interviews, and the occasional laugh as they explore the world...

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Mandy Stanton and Robyn Pavone

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After a long break, the Broads are back! From Travers memories to a baby on the way, they talk green 2YOs, sales ring spills, rescue success stories, and training breakthroughs—with plenty of heart, humor, and horse love. 20.11.2025 29:18

Recorded November 14, 2025 Jane Smiley: the Horses of Oak Valley Ranch https://share.google/lVXHemM20m3UmSEWa Kendra Penn "Don't Let Go" https://paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/dont-let-go-penn-toughed-it-out-to-sell-900000-candy-ride-filly-at-keeneland-september Tony Lacy interview Part 1 https://www.patreon.com/posts/142352811 Dreamer's Disease Thoroughbred Makeover https://paulickreport.com/h...

Live from Saratoga (almost)! We preview the Travers, talk sales season, explore pedigree tools, horse showmen, ridglings, anime horse girls, and much, much more! 21.08.2025 30:38

Recorded August 18, 2025 Showmen Are Heart and Soul of the Sales Industry https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/279819/showmen-are-heart-and-soul-of-the-sales-industry?utm_source=chatgpt.com I Enjoy Being Around Horses’: Meet the Showmen Behind… Fasig‑Tipton’s Million‑Dollar Trio https://paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/i-enjoy-being-around-horses-meet-the-showmen-behind-warrendale-sal...

It’s our 20th episode! We’re back from summer adventures with racing tales, broodmare magic, and a foal raised on an Igloo cooler. Journalism vs. Sovereignty? We’ve got thoughts 01.08.2025 37:13

Recorded July 29, 2025 Man o’ War: A Legend Like Lightning – Dorothy Ours https://www.amazon.com/Man-War-Legend-Like-Lightning/dp/0312341008 Starting a race before gates were invented https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/200268/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeTNM0dFXMY Seinfeld "mudder" clip https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHpBjt9P6c_/ Gumbo with Kendrick https://www.thoroug...

We ride along for Personify’s return, swap thoughts on Man o’ War, Sovereignty, Bernardini, and why intelligent horses are great horses. Plus: Royal Ascot lunches, turf dreams from John Stewart, and Kenny McPeek’s big tattoo energy 01.07.2025 25:27

Recorded June 21, 2025 Man o’ War: A Legend Like Lightning – Dorothy Ours https://www.amazon.com/Man-War-Legend-Like-Lightning/dp/0312341008 TDN Writers’ Room – Junior Alvarado “Jockey Junior Alvarado Joins TDN Writers’ Room” – TDN ( thoroughbreddailynews.com ) UK Racecourse Lunches & Dining https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/the-experience/dining-hospitality/ John Stewart’s Ballydoyle-style Trai...

Triple Crown glow-up, Sovereignty steals the show, and Mandy hits the Belmont in style. Plus: Skelly’s on fire, Waitlist’s redemption arc, Secretariat’s daughters run deep, and StrideSafe might just save the day 18.06.2025 25:45

Recorded June 14, 2025 Sovereignty AP News: Sovereignty triumphs in 157th Belmont thoroughbreddailynews.com + 15apnews.com + 15timesunion.com +15 StrideSAFE Thoroughbred Daily News letter: StrideSAFE life-saving impact tracksideview.net + 15thoroughbreddailynews.com + 15thoroughbreddailynews.com +15 Puerto Rico: https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/letter-to-the-editor-suffering-in-puerto-rico-is...

Life got in the way for a while but the two broads are back at the track with some great stories from a trip to Lexington. Riders Up! 11.06.2025 32:33

Recorded April 25, 2025 Visit Horse Country https://visithorsecountry.com/ Lane's End Farm https://lanesend.com/ Magdalena Farm https://mcpeekracing.com/magdalena-farm.shtml Blue Heron Steakhouse https://blueheronsteakhouse.com/ Resolute Racing https://www.resracing.com/ WinStar Farm https://www.winstarfarm.com/ Independence Hall https://www.winstarfarm.com/horse/independence-hall/ Keenland Librar...

We’re back! Thorpedo Anna dazzles, the Jenny Wiley delivers drama, and Jerry Bailey’s memoir sparks reflection. Plus: Derby prep, Santa Anita’s Olympic spotlight, and our upcoming trip to Lexington 15.04.2025 25:46

Recorded April 13, 2025 Judy Hicks https://vimeo.com/944919308 Jerry Bailey book https://www.amazon.com/Against-Odds-Riding-My-Life/dp/0425209016 The Green Group https://www.greenco.com/ Len Green https://www.greenco.com/about-len-green/ LA Olympics at Santa Anita https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/santa-anita-to-host-equestrian-arm-of-2028-olympics/ Netflicks Racing for the Crown https://www.n...

A $2,500 yearling with Derby dreams, more twin foals, racehorse plushies, and a TED Talk on horse-human bonds—we cover it all. Plus, updates on Jersey, Beyer figure debates, and plans for a big trip to Lexington! Another jam-packed episode awaits. 25.03.2025 25:51

Recorded March 23, 2025 Chunk of Gold & Ethan West https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2025-hands-trainer-ethan-west-excited-about-possible-first-kentucky-derby-trip-chunk-gold Tom Pedulla https://www.americasbestracing.net/contributors/tom-pedulla Final Gambit https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/283325/final-gambit-makes-winning-move-in-jeff-ruby Twin Fillies Update – Su...

From the TIP Horse of the Year to twin fillies—we’re covering it all! We recap a great day at Gulfstream, explore The Jockey Club’s traceability push, discuss the 2-year-old sales, and even take a detour into Japanese beef bowls. Tune in! 16.03.2025 25:39

Recorded March 13, 2025 More horsemen speak out against the proposed decoupling law in Florida https://x.com/TBRacingInit/status/1899922647414431947 Steeplechase brothers https://paulickreport.com/news/people/irish-steeplechase-brothers-find-love-in-northern-virginia Rockaway Park TIP Horse of the year https://x.com/jockeyclub/status/1879248576183718124 Jockey Club Traceability Initiative https://...

This week, we dive into thrilling races, innovative ways to promote the sport, and exciting research breakthroughs. Plus, in Part 2 of Mandy’s search for a broodmare, she shares the little miracles that led her to a truly special horse. 06.03.2025 33:29

Recorded February 27, 2025 Saudi Cup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD848csjW30 Forever Young animated cartoon https://x.com/brookesbldstck/status/1893312448272224513 Coal Battle wins the Rebel Stakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBFqwalZcPY HISA https://hisaus.org/news/hisa-hiwu-pursue-cases-against-veterinarian-and-13-trainers-in-widespread-conspiracy Horcery monitoring and security tool htt...

As the Derby trail heats up, there is encouraging news about Florida racing, Oaklawn Park is rocking it for thoroughbred aftercare fundraising, genetic research could change the game, and Mandy finds herself searching for a broodmare prospect 21.02.2025 25:47

Recorded on February 19, 2025 Horse confirmation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVs5ZynTREQ&feature=youtu.be Resolute Racing VIP Derby contest https://x.com/resracingky/status/1887248536082788829 Resolute Racing Australian Fan Derby contest https://x.com/resracingky/status/1887248536082788829 Resolute Racing Japanese Fan Derby contest https://x.com/jstewartrr/status/1890576555245547907 Thorou...

The Two Broads share some heart-warming stories about racehorses, keep it family friendly while discussing the breeding of racehorses, and get excited when Mandy wins a ticket lottery 12.02.2025 30:20

Recorded February 7, 2025 Vanessa Rice mare Met At The Dance https://paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/after-becoming-a-mother-thoroughbred-mare-back-to-racing-winning-at-los-alamitos Rail Talk episode 78 with John Stewart https://youtu.be/pE-o16HwFlg?si=LfPr1D16KJ-bMFUT Horse Heaven by Jane Smiley https://www.amazon.com/Horse-Heaven-Ballantine-Readers-Circle/dp/0449005410 Gumbo the colt...

In this jam packed episode, we discuss important news about Thoroughbred Racing, continue highlighting the importance of grooms, and wonder if some good deeds done by rescuing horses "paid it forward" for C2 Racing? 29.01.2025 30:38

Recorded on January 28, 2025 Thorpedo Anna is Horse of the Year https://x.com/missmaryeliza/status/1882946298229424451 White Abarrio's secret weapon groom Eduardo 'Lalo' Diaz https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/the-week-in-review-white-abarrios-secret-weapon-groom-lalo-diaz/ Real Players of the Backstretch https://youtu.be/sDxcaRn6OPw?si=OjbZavcT-Q_4Zwij Centennial Farms sponsors TBAftercare Bes...

Anticipating the Eclipse Awards, Pegasus Day, and the continuing Derby qualifiers, we remember Zenyatta, explain the Apollo Curse, highlight veterinary breakthroughs, and share stories from the backstretch 21.01.2025 31:30

Recorded on January 20, 2025 How to watch the Eclipse Awards https://www.ntra.com/54th-annual-resolute-racing-eclipse-awards-sold-out/ Degen Triple Crown Challenge https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaoWaGeuO8JwVPW1QJG9lf7dazcgsZJP9CS6TbQMj_qF7AbA/viewform The Apollo Curse https://www.derbymuseum.org/Blog/Article/285/INSIDE-THE-CROWN-Breaking-the-Curse Zenyatta highlights https://x.com/USAS...

It's a new year, with time to watch winter racing, read about horses, and anticipate a great 2025 15.01.2025 26:40

Recorded January 14, 2025 https://shop.bloodhorse.com/products/bloodhorse-stallion-register-for-2025-print?_pos=1&_sid=9ea416d84&_ss=r https://www.keeneland.com/keeneland-library https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/equibase-hopes-ratings-system-can-serve-as-complement-to-claiming-races The cutest foal of the day https://x.com/KentuckyDerby/status/1879260241587536266 Our questions are an...

A day at the races at Gulfstream Park, the fun of naming racehorses, horse welfare; near and far, a new concept for enjoying thoroughbred racing 11.12.2024 27:47

Recorded on December 11, 2024 https://www.gulfstreampark.com/ TDN Daily https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/vet-scratch-date-i-guess-im-still-stunned-by-the-attrition-rate/ Resolute racing trip to PR https://twitter.com/jstewartrr/status/1865019738276950421 Paulick Report on bail pens: https://paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/doom-scroll-thoroughbreds-bail-pens-and-horse-traders The Nationa...

A quick discussion before Thanksgiving about the Japan Cup, devoted Japanese racing fans, A great new documentary about Wyoming racing, challenging times for California racing, and Mandy's big idea!!! 26.11.2024 23:13

Recorded on November 25, 2024 Japan Cup https://x.com/agentes305/status/1860577983645266005 Resolute Racing social media about Goliath in the Japan Cup https://x.com/theTDN/status/1860453944142549432 Auguste Rodin retirement https://x.com/WHR/status/1860605479707365388 Mandy's big idea Excitement about the horses who will race as 4 year olds Sweetwater - a wonderful documentary about racing in Wyo...

Q&A about Thoroughbred Racehorse breezes and frequency of races. Exploring Toughness in Horses. Eclipse Awards Buzz. New questions about Trainer Careers 20.11.2024 27:57

Recorded on November 18, 2024 Our questions are answered once again in the Horses Now podcast with Kenny McPeek and Teague Ridge https://youtu.be/hQ9c914WF_A?si=K67k5QW-87uy8Jfd The last 3 furlongs of a breeze and a race What makes a thoroughbred tough?: https://www.secretariat.com/what-makes-a-thoroughbred-tough/ Why horses raced more in the 'old days' The stallion season Eclipse awards The Heart...

New questions and answers about thoroughbred racing. A winning day at Aqueduct racetrack 12.11.2024 24:39

Recorded on November 11, 2024 Another mention from the Horses Now podcast with Kenny McPeek and Teague Ridge https://youtu.be/tlgSGQgOTAg?si=w5TmXNkVuRkJpND8 Robyn has questions about race horse breezes Out of the Clouds: The Unlikely Horseman and the Unwanted Colt Who Conquered the Sport of Kings: https://g.co/kgs/FF5iPNt Mandy has questions about why race horses used to race much more frequently...

Robyn and Mandy travel near and far to see thoroughbred racing and get a surprise shout-out from the Horses Now podcast 05.11.2024 26:47

Recorded on October 27, 2024 Robyn and Mandy travel to Lexington, Kentucky Robyn spends time with old and new friends at Orpen Horses https://www.facebook.com/Orpenhorses/ Turf horse conformation A surprise shoutout from the Horses Now podcast with Kenny McPeek and Teague Ridge https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horses-now/id1759623768 Pinhooking Happy yearling fillies Going to the races at Kee...

A trip to Saratoga for "Light Up Racing" training. Meeting new people in the horse racing industry. A bonus trip to the Oklahoma training track. Recent Thoroughbred races. 09.10.2024 26:21

Light Up Racing https://lightupracing.com/ Mary Lou Doyle https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/saratoga-mary-lou-doyle-embraces-role-track-18272272.php Rasi Harper https://saratogaliving.substack.com/p/celeb-shot-rasi-harper?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true Tina Bond https://www.jamesbondracing.com/ The HeartOfHorseRacing.com https://theheartofhorseracing.com/ Watch...

A passion for thoroughbred racing takes a friendship to a whole new level 01.10.2024 31:49

Robyn shares her background and how it led to a lifetime of work with horses "Winning the lottery": Coin Silver at the Lexington Stakes and Kentucky Derby Mandy surprises Robyn with the news that she has joined a race horse syndicate Meeting the 'Legends of Racing' A favorite podcast: Horses Now with Kenny McPeek An unexpected meeting at Monmouth Park Mandy and Robyn discuss recent races: low entr...