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Peter Lurie Interview

HRTV host Peter Lurie talks Summit of Speed with Mike & Jude on HRRN’s Equine Forum

HRRN TO BROADCAST SUMMIT OF SPEED LIVE FROM CALDER THIS SATURDAY

Broadcast to be aired nationwide on Sirius 92

Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN), the Eclipse Award-winning broadcast organization based in Lexington, KY, announced Thursday they will return to Calder Casino & Race Course for the sixth consecutive year to provide live coverage of the 13th Summit of Speed. HRRN’s two-hour broadcast will air live from 4-6 p.m. ET and include coverage of four graded stakes: the Carry Back (G2), Azalea (G3), Smile Sprint Handicap (G2) and the Princess Rooney Handicap (G1). Read more

Tournament Tips for the 2012 Season

By Rich Nilsen.
(Reprinted with permission from our friends at A Game of Skill)

Before Louisiana political consultant Michael Beychok had even accepted his title and seven figure check for his NTRA Handicapper of the Year victory, many horseplayers were already plotting in their own minds how they were going to attack the tournament scene in 2012. Now that the winner of the National Handicapping Champion (NHC) earns a huge paycheck for two great days of picking the ponies, the interest in the year-long event has skyrocketed. Read more

Equine Forum Podcast – June 30, 2012

Today’s show is loaded with special guests. National HBPA CEO Phil Hanrahan joins us to talk about the horsemen’s view on lasix and penalties for drug violations. Winstar Farm President Elliott Walden discusses their future stallion Bodemeister, and Ed DeRosa from Brisnet.com handicaps Saturday’s stakes. Plus, Roy Steele calls in to “Help You Win More”

HRRN’s Tribute to Troops

HRRN salutes our service men and women with a special 4th of July tribute

Phil Hanrahan Interview

National HBPA CEO Phil Hanrahan talks about the HBPA position on lasix and the penalty for drug violations

Equine Forum Podcast – June 23, 2012

Today’s show is all about our listeners throughout HRRN Nation. Hosts Mike Penna & Jude Feld open up the phone lines to take calls and discuss racing. Plus, Roy Steele calls in to “Help You Win More”

Equine Forum Podcast – June 16, 2012

Listen to today’s show as hosts Mike Penna and Jude Feld talk about the Grade 1 Stephen Foster, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s vote on lasix and the new Kentucky Derby point system. Special guests include Lexington Herald-Leader turf writer Alicia Wincze-Hughes, Churchill Downs Director of Communications Darren Rogers and trainer Charles Lopresti

Charles Lopresti Interview

Trainer Charles Lopresti talks about Stephen Foster entrants Wise Dan and Successful Dan

Darren Rogers Interview

Churchill Downs Director of Communications Darren Rogers discusses the new Kentucky Derby point system on Saturday’s Equine Forum