Archive for April, 2009

Derby Countdown Podcasts

Listen to HRRN’s all new Derby Countdown shows, presented by Jimmy John’s.  Hear the latest updates on the Kentucky Oaks & Derby with hosts Mike Penna, Sean Clancy, & Rolly Hoyt live from the backside of Chruchill Downs.

Listen to Wednesday Show

Wednesday Guests - Nick Ferrara (Aka ‘Rinickulous’), Chief Party Officer for the Kentucky Derby & Vinery’s Tom Ludt, owner of Fresian Fire

Listen to Thursday Show

Thursday Guests - Kevin Wirth (Former jockey turned professional bass fisherman), Chuck Simon (Trainer & owner of Bluegrass Equine Center), Derek Ryan (Trainer of Derby contender Musket Man), Jeannine Edwards (ESPN reporter), Robby Albarado (Rider of Derby entrant Flying Private), Jennie Rees (Louisville Courier-Journal), Tom Leach (University of Kentucky broadcaster & handicapper)

Listen to Friday’s Show

Friday’s Guests - Jerry Bailey (Hall of Fame rider), Elliott Walden (Winstar VP & Racing Manager), Mike Watchmaker (Daily Racing Form), & Joe Tessitore (ESPN Broadcaster), and Mike Penna, Sean Clancy, Rolly Hoyt, & Billy White break down the KY Oaks & Derby.

Thursday, April 30th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Equine Forum Podcast - April 25th

Doc & the Baron returned to the studio today with special guest Joe Riddell.  Joe discusses major issues facing thoroughbred racing & gives his overview on Derby contenders.  In hour 2, Jennie Rees from the Louisville Courier Journal previews Derby horses live from the backstretch at Churchill Downs.

Listen to Show

HRRN is your home for all the latest info on the Oaks & Derby.  Tune-In to 14 1/2 hours of Oaks & Derby coverage beginning Wednesday, April 29th. 

Derby Week Show Schedule

Saturday, April 25th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Equine Forum Podcast - April 18th

Get the latest on the Grade 2 Lexington Stakes as the Equine Forum is live from Keeneland.  In hour 1, Sean Feld from Bongo Racing gives his overview of the Derby picture and talks about the UK trainers panel and John Egan from Markel Insurance previews the Lexington Stakes.  In hour 2, Steve Castagnola joins Doc & the Baron to handicap the Lexington S, Giant’s Causeway, & give his Derby selections.

Listen to Show

Hear live coverage of the Lexington Stakes on HRRN this afternoon from 5:00-6:00 ET

Saturday, April 18th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Grade 2 Lexington S. on HRRN this Saturday !!!

Join HRRN for live coverage of Keeneland’s Grade 2 Lexington Stakes this Saturday.  With just 2 weeks remaining until the Run for the Roses, the Lexington is the final chance to punch the ticket to Louisville.  Live coverage begins at 5:00 ET.

Be sure to start your Saturday morning with the Equine Forum on HRRN from 8:00-10:00a.m. ET.  Hear analysis of the Lexington Stakes, as well as the Giant’s Causeway S. 

Listen live on HRRN affiliates (listed on our schedule page), or worldwide with FREE LIVE STREAMING by clicking the Bongo Racing logo on our home page.

Friday, April 17th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Equine Forum Podcast - April 11th

Hear today’s Blue Grass Stakes edition of the Equine Forum.  Hour 1 features former Keeneland President Ted Bassett, Bill Mooney, and Hall of Fame rider Chris McCarron.  In hour 2, Steve Castagnola, Michael Hernon, John Gasper, & Donato Lanni hadicap the Blue Grass Stakes, Jenny Wiley, Commonwealth, Shakertown, & Arkansas Derby.

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Join HRRN for LIVE COVERAGE OF THE BLUE GRASS STAKES, JENNY WILEY, & COMMONWEALTH this afternoon from 4:00-6:00 ET.  Visit our schedule page for affiliates or listen worldwide with free live streaming by clicking the Bongo Racing logo on our home page.

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Blue Grass Stakes Live on HRRN Saturday

BLUE GRASS STAKES TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON HRRN THIS SATURDAY

Two hour coverage will include Jenny Wiley (G2), Commonwealth (G2), and Shakertown (G3)

The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Wednesday, it will provide live  coverage of the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes this Saturday from 4:00 – 6:00 ET

HRRN’s broadcast will also include coverage of three graded stakes on the Blue Grass undercard, the Jenny Wiley, Commonwealth, and Shakertown, and will feature the live call of each race along with pre and post race analysis will.  Mike Penna and Sean Clancy, and Jude Feld will anchor the HRRN coverage.
 
Fans can tune-in on multiple affiliates and can access the broadcast worldwide with free live streaming provided on the HRRN website, www.horseracingradio.net.

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

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

Friday, April 10th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Equine Forum Podcast - April 4th

Hear today’s Equine Forum live from Keeneland.  In hour 1 XpressBet’s Johnny D. talks about the new Keeneland Rewards Program & previews the Grade 1 Ashland Stakes.  John Egan from Markel Insurance, takes you along the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a look at the Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby, & Illinois Derby.   In Hour 2, Steve Castagnola, John Gasper, Michael Hernon, & Donato Lanni handicap the Ashland Stakes and all of Saturday’s major Derby preps.

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Hear Exclusive Radio Coverage of the Ashland Stakes on HRRN Saturday Afternoon from   4:30-5:30 ET. 

Visit our schedule page for affiliates or listen worldwide with FREE LIVE STREAMING by clicking the Bongo Racing logo on our home page.

Saturday, April 4th, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments

Keeneland Stakes Races on HRRN this Weekend

Hear live radio coverage of Keeneland’s feature race every day during the spring meet exclusively on HRRN !!!

This weekend, HRRN will have live coverage of the Transylvania (G3), and the Ashland S. (G1) featuring Champion Stardom Bound.  Listen live on 7 affiliates throughout Kentucky of worldwide with FREE LIVE STREAMING by clicking the Bondo Racing logo on our home page…..Visit our schedule page for affiliate listings.

And be sure to start your Saturday morning with the Equine Forum live from Keeneland, 8:00-10:00 ET.  Mike & Pete will be joined by Steve Castagnola, John GasperMichael Hernon, and Donato Lanni to handicap all of the big stakes races from coast to coast.  XpressBet’s Johnny D will also be on the show to talk about the new Keeneland Rewards program.

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments