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Equine Forum Podcast - June 20th

Today’s show features a lively discussion of Kentucky’s pending VLT legislation as well as special guests. John Egan (Markel Insurance) talks about the Royal Ascot meet and previews potential Breeders’ Cup runners from the Ascot meet.  Trainer John Ward discusses the impact of the VLT legislation on horsemen and the thoroughbred industry in Kentucky, and Liz Harris (Executive Director of TCA) talks about the recent developments with the charity.

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NOTE:  There will be no podcast available of next Saturday’s June 27th Equine Forum.  Listen live with FREE LIVE STREAMING on our home page

Equine Forum Podcast - June 13th

Doc & The Baron returned to the Lexington, KY studio for today’s edition of the Equine Forum.  Michael Hernon from Gainesway Farm talks about the Belmont Stakes and Gainesway stallion Birdstone.  John Asher, Churchill Downs VP of Communications previews the Grade 1 Stephen Foster and the graded stakes on the Saturday undrecard.  Greg DeMasi from Pewter Stable talks about their current offerings and gives his thoughts on the Pennsylvania racing industry.

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Hear Exclusive Live Coverage of the Grade 1 Stephen Foster, Grade 2 Fleur De Lis, & Grade 3 Northern Dancer on HRRN this afternoon - 4:00 - 6:00 ET

Equine Forum Podcast - June 6th

Listen to today’s Belmont Stakes edition of the Equine Forum live from Belmont Park.  Mike Penna & Sean Clancy discuss Belmont contenders & Calvin Borel’s run at history.  Hear audio clips from Calvin, D. Wayne Lukas, Kiaran McLaughlin, Todd Pletcher, Eoin Harty, & Nick Zito.  Mike & Sean are also joined by special guests, Michael Amo (ThoroFan) and John Pricci (horseraceinsider).

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Belmont Stakes & Breeders’ Cup Tickets this Saturday !!!

Join HRRN for 6 Hours of Belmont Stakes Coverage this Saturday & Win Tickets to the 2009 Breeders’ Cup

Equine Forum:  Live from Belmont Park  -  8:00 - 10:00 a.m. ET

Live on WLXO 96.1 FM, Lexington, KY & Streamed live on HRRN home page

Belmont Undercard Stakes:  True North, Just A Game, Woody Stephens -  2:00 p.m. ET

Live on WLXO 96.1 FM, Lexington, KY, WQKC 1450 AM, Louisville, KY, & Streamed live on HRRN home page

Belmont Stakes:  Exclusive National Belmont Stakes Coverage  -  5:00 p.m. ET

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Equine Forum Podcast - May 30th

Doc & the Baron were back in the Lexington, KY studio today.  Hear special guest Andrew Byrnes (NYRA Stakes Coordinator) discuss the field for next Saturday’s Belmont Stakes and preview the Belmont day undercard stakes.   Also hear clips from trainers Chip Woolley (Mine That Bird) & Kiaran McLaughlin (Charitable Man) talking about their Belmont contenders.

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HRRN to Provide National Belmont Stakes Broadcast

HRRN TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE NATIONAL RADIO BROADCAST OF BELMONT STAKES

Network plans 6 hours of Belmont day coverage

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Wednesday that HRRN will provide the exclusive terrestrial radio broadcast of the 2009 Belmont Stakes.

HRRN will provide live coverage of the 141^st Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6, from 5:00-7:00 ET.  The broadcast will be carried on multiple HRRN affiliates throughout the country and streamed live on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net. 

In addition to its national Belmont Stakes coverage, HRRN plans a 2 hour live broadcast of the stakes races on the Belmont undercard from 2-4 ET, featuring the True North (G2), Just A Game (G1), and Acorn (G1).   A complete listing of affiliates can be found on the HRRN website.

HRRN will also host its popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from Belmont Park on Saturday morning from 8-10 a.m. ET.  The Equine Forum can be heard on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, as well as free live streaming at www.horseracingradio.net.

“The Belmont is one of the great races on the calendar each year regardless of whether there is an opportunity for a Triple Crown” said Mike Penna, President of HRRN.  “The mile and a half distance is rare in American dirt racing and makes for a true championship test.  It’s exciting for us to showcase this great event to our listeners around the world.”

“The Horse Racing Radio Network is one of the premier providers of live racing coverage in the country,” said NYRA President and CEO Charles Hayward. “Fans across the world who tune in to HRRN on Belmont Stakes day will be treated to an exciting and comprehensive broadcast.” 

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Now you can get the latest racing updates from HRRN on our Twitter page, twitter.com/hrrn

Equine Forum Podcast - May 16th

Hear today’s Preakness Stakes edition of the Equine Forum live from Pimlico Race Course.  Mike Penna, Rolly Hoyt, & Sean Clancy take an in-depth look at the Preakness & talk about all of the major story lines.

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HRRN Sets 8 Hours of Preakness Weekend Coverage

The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Tuesday, it will broadcast live from Pimlico Race Course beginning Friday, May 15, to provide 8 hours of Preakness weekend coverage.  

HRRN’s coverage will begin Friday with the Grade 2 Black Eyed Susan at 4:00 ET, and will return on Saturday at 2:00 ET with coverage of the Preakness Stakes undercard, and the exclusive national broadcast of the Preakness Stakes at 5:00 ET.   

Mike Penna and Rolly Hoyt will anchor the HRRN coverage with Sean Clancy providing paddock reports and interviews.

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HRRN will also host their popular Saturday morning talk show, the Equine Forum, live from Pimlico at 8:00 a.m. ET.  The show can be heard live on WLXO 96.1 FM in Lexington, KY, and is streamed on the HRRN website.

A complete HRRN schedule along with broadcast times and station listings can also be found on the HRRN site

Equine Forum Podcast - May 9th

In hour 1, Jack Smith joins Mike & Pete in their Lexington studio to discuss the state of the equine industry in Kentucky and the proposed gaming legislation, and Doc & The Baron look back at the Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby.  Hour 2 features Mike Gathagan (Pimlico VP of Communications) talking the potential Preakness Stakes field.

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