Category archive - Equine Forum

Equine Forum Podcast – January 14, 2012

Today’s HRRN show was packed full of special guests. Listen as Mike Penna & Jude Feld visit with Eclipse Award-winning writer Claire Novak to discuss her winning story. Claire also provides an update on injured jockey Garrett Gomez. Hour 2 features our interviews with Churchill’s John Asher, Oaklawn Park’s Rolly Hoyt, and Stuart Fitzgibbon from Castleton Lyons talks about their multiple Eclipse Champion, Gio Ponti. Plus, Roy Steele calls in with our weekly “Helping You Win More” segment presented by horsewhispererusa.com

Equine Forum Podcast – January 7, 2012

Hosts Mike Penna & Jude Feld begin today’s Equine Forum on HRRN with special guest Nelson Clemmens. The CEO of AmWest Entertainment, Nelson discusses the Dubai Carnival and the impact Dubai racing has on the international racing landscape. Hour 1 also features our interview with Keeneland Associate Director of Sales Tom Thornbury, to preview the upcoming January sale and talk about the state of today’s auction markets. In the second hour, Mike & Jude share their Eclipse Award votes for each division and visit with trainer David Wells to reflect upon the 22 race win streak for Rapid Redux.

Equine Forum Podcast – December 31st 2011


Today’s show features an in-depth look at our new HRRN website and interviews with the following guests:  Eclipse Award-winning writer Sean Clancy talks about his HRRN blogs & his impressive Grade 3 winner Eagle Poise.  Eclipse winning journalist Bill Christine discusses his top 10 unbreakable records in racing, and jockey Leandro Goncalves reflects on his 1,000th career victory.

Equine Forum Podcast – December 24th 2011

Join hosts Mike Penna & Jude Feld for a special Christmas Eve edition of the Equine Forum. Mike & Jude begin the show by visiting with Santa Anita Director of Publicity, Mike Willman, to preview their opening day. Then, relive all the excitement of the 137th Kentucky Derby as we replay our exclusive HRRN coverage of the “Greatest 2 Minutes in Sports”. Plus, enjoy a look back at Goldikova’s run at history with our coverage of the Breeders’ Cup Mile.

Equine Forum Podcast – December 17th 2011

Listen to today’s show as Mike & Jude are joined by special guest, UPI Racing Writer, Bob Kieckhefer. Hear discussion of last weekend’s Hong Kong races and our debate about the NTRA Moment of the Year. Plus, Roy Steele calls in with our weekly “Helping You Win More” segement, and former Kentucky Governor, Brereton Jones, discusses the loss of Airdrie stallion Indian Charlie & previews their newest stallion, Haynesfield.

Equine Forum Podcast – December 10th 2011

This morning, Mike & Jude return to Gainesway Farm to visit with special guest Michael Hernon.  Hear our preview of the Gainesway stallions, including the newest addition for 2012, Champion Hat Trick.  Plus, Michael talks about the Gainesway sales philosophy & Denny Chow calls into the show from Hong Kong to discuss their 4 Group One races being contested on Sunday.

Equine Forum Podcast – December 3rd 2011

Today’s show is loaded with special guests, plus Mike & Jude debate who will win Baron Bowl I when the two square off in Keeneland’s Handicapping Challenge Saturday afternoon. Hear interviews with Kentucky Downs President, Corey Johnson, discussing Instant Racing and it’s impact on the Kentucky racing industry, Gulfstream Park handicapper Ron Nicoletti calls in to preview their opening weekend and talk about the changes for the 2011-2012 meet. Scott Pope, Director of the Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association discusses the Iowa Bred program and their stallion season auction, and Rich Nilsen give his selections for opening day at Gulfstream.

Equine Forum Podcast – November 26th 2011

In hour 1 of today’s show, hosts Mike Penna Jude Feld discuss various topics including Horse of the Year, Rapid Redux, & betting on horses who made their previous start in the Breeders’ Cup.  Hour 2 features intervies with David Wells - trainer of Rapid Redux, Jim Chiapetta - inventor of Flair Equine Nasal Strips, & Dan Silver - NYRA Director of Communications.

Plus, Mike & Jude preview their upcoming coverage of the University of Arizona Sympoium on Racing, December 6th & 7th.

Equine Forum Podcast – November 19th 2011

Listen to today’s show as Mike & Jude take phone calls from listeners to discuss which horse should be voted Horse of the Year.  Plus, Darren Rogers - Senior Director of Communications at Churchill Downs looks back on Breeders’ Cup and previews next weekend’s graded stakes, and Roy Steele calls into the show for our weekly “Helping You Win More” segment brought to you by horsewhispererusa.com

Equine Forum Podcast – November 12th 2011

Listen to our post Breeders’ Cup edition of the Equine Forum as hosts Mike Penna & Jude Feld wrap up the 28th Breeders’ Cup World Championships with special guests: Kurt Becker (Keeneland/HRRN), B. Wayne Hughes(Spendthrift Farm), Ed DeRosa (BRIS), & Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith.  Plus Roy Steele calls in with our weekly “Helping You Win More” segment brought to you by horsewhispererusa.com.