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Doug Moore & John Parker join the show - Episode #109

Happy Thanksgiving from Emerald Downs! The 5t Floor is open this Holiday and you can enjoy a full Turkey Day meal for just $17.50 at Quick Pix. A turkey dinner with all the fixins’ including dessert. Also, there's full card simulcasting from top tracks such as Laurel, Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, Del Mar, Golden Gate and Woodbine. WHRC Commissioner Doug Moore joins Joe and Vince on Horseracing NW. Moore sorts out the regulatory bodies that govern racing and wagering in the U.S. HISA and HIWU came in during the 2022 year and their regulatory power affected the WHRC, ARCI, RMTC and Jockey Club’s previous positions of authority. Owner John Parker speaks to the passing of longtime trainer Bill Tollett.

Breeders Cup this weekend! Episode #108

Emerald Downs is ready for Breeders’ Cup simulcasting, this Friday and Saturday, November 3-4. Gates open on Friday at 8:30 am, Saturday at 8:00 am. The 5th floor is first come-first served as far as seating, so get here early. Watch and wager on the 40th running of the Breeders’ Cup, a truly world-wide competition consisting of 14 races over the two days. It’s free admission at Emerald Downs and there’s food specials both days at Quick Pix on floor 5 and on Saturday at Classics, floor 3. Joe and Vince are joined by “Horseracing NW” regular, EmD Track Announcer Bill Downes, and also Jon White and Anthony “Big A” Stabile. All offer angles, opinions and selections on the 14 races of full fields and live longshots. It’s all Breeders’ Cup talk on this edition.

Track Announcer Matt Dinerman Joins the Show - Episode #107

The 40th Breeders’ Cup is just around the corner, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita. Seating on the Fifth Floor at Emerald Downs, each day, is first come-first served. Do the Cup in style this year. The 6th Floor Suites are available for a minimum $1,000, including amenities. Get your group together and call Emerald Downs Group Sales at 253-288-7700. Matt Dinerman’s first job as Track Announcer was at Emerald Downs, replacing Robert Geller in 2015. His aptitude was apparent from the beginning and in December, he’ll be leaving Golden Gate Fields to become the race caller at Oaklawn Park. He joins Joe and Vince on this week’s ‘cast as does Auburn native Mark Glatt. Glatt has become a highly prominent southern California-based trainer and has multiple horses headed toward the upcoming Breeders’ Cup.

Post Meeting Wrap-Up - Episode #106

Emerald Downs concluded the 2023 season on a high note last Sunday, September 17, and Joe and Vince recap the action that decided several season-ending honors including Slew’s Tiz Whiz earning his second consecutive Horse of the Meeting title. Thanks to all who made the year memorable – the fans and handicappers, the horsemen and their grooms, EmD staff and officials and, of course the horses! Trainer Tom Wenzel joins Joe and Vince and speaks to his great season that ended on a very high note. Closing day, Slew’s Tiz Whiz took the Muckleshoot Tribal Classic and Miner League won the Gottstein Futurity. Wenzel tied a record in earning his third consecutive Gottstein, all for owner George Todaro. Bill McMeans won three straight Gottsteins at Longacres, 1970-72. Wenzel had seven stakes wins to lead all trainers. EmD open seven days a week for full card simulcasting.

Closing Weekend - Episode #105

It’s Closing weekend at Emerald Downs this Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17. The season that began on May 6 concludes early Sunday evening after an 11-race card that will decide many honorees among horse and human participants. Categories in the balance are Horse of the Meeting, Older Filly/Mare, both Juvenile sex divisions and Top Washington-bred. The three stakes on Sunday – Washington Cup Filly and Mare, Muckleshoot Tribal Classic and Gottstein Futurity will decide many honors. Joining Joe, Vince and Bill are top handicapper John Lindley and jockey agent David “Marbles” Singer. Lindley, the handicapper of “Parker’s” tip sheet and the author of emeralddowns.com’s “Trip Notes,” has had another successful year. His knowledge, experience, recall and attention to detail has led him to success year-in, year-out from Longacres days forward. Singer made book for the leading rider again this year, Alex Cruz. It’s the ninth consecutive season he’s done that at EmD. He also agented for runner-up Luis Negron and fourth in the standings Kevin Radke.

Penultimate Weekend of Racing - Episode #104

Fan Appreciation Day this Sunday! Free admission for all on Sunday Sept. 10 at Emerald Downs. Add to that, numerous food and beverage specials at concession stands and bars. Racing Saturday, too, starting at 5 pm. That’s also the schedule for closing week, Sept. 16-17 – 5 pm Saturday and 2 pm Sunday. Trainer Blaine Wright and Turf Writer Paul Beattie join Joe, Vince and Bill this week on the podcast. Wright has several promising juveniles and, of course, top three-year-olds in Clovisconnection (two stakes wins) and Prince Abu Dhabi (Muckleshoot Derby winner). Wright has much to look forward to toward the end of this season and in 2024. One can follow Beattie’s comprehensive coverage of EmD at elisportsnetwork.com.

Three Weekends Left In the Season - Episode #103

September has arrived and the EmD schedule is Saturday-Sunday for the final three weekends of live racing. This Sunday, Sept. 3, is “Italian Day” with the usual Italian music, dancing, food/beverage and the popular Sorelli Pizza Eating Contest. Sorelli’s owner/operator Kelly Dougan joins Joe, Vince and Bill – talking pizza and horse racing. Prominent breeder/owner Keith Swagerty joins the crew to speak about an exciting future home for Emerald Downs all-time top winning horse, the Swagerty-bred Mike Man’s Gold. The 26-time winner will head to Kentucky later this month and his permanent home. Jockey Alex Cruz is on track to become the first rider to win four consecutive titles at a major Washington track that includes Longacres, Playfair and Yakima Meadows. Plenty of other stats, too, and the usual sports shorts, selection and trivia.

Grant Forster & Rocco Bowen join the Show - Episode #102

More great racing and entertainment this weekend at Emerald Downs! It’s our final Fab Friday, August 25, with its food/beverage specials and horseshoe toss sponsored by the Seattle T-Birds and KJR radio. Sunday offers two Washington Cup stakes races – one for juvenile colts/geldings, the other for two-year-old fillies. And, Sunday is Wiener Dog Day at the races – the doggies that started it all! Joe, Vince and Bill’s guests are Longacres Mile winning trainer Grant Forster and three-time EmD jockey champ Rocco Bowen. Forster is back at his Midwest base and Bowen will be here Sunday, riding two top chances in the Washington Cup stakes. “Sport Shorts,” selections and an easier trivia question, too, on “Horseracing NW.”

Championship Sunday Recap - Episode #101

A memorable “Mile Day” is followed this weekend with three days of racing, including the meet’s two Quarter Horse stakes races. Plus, Sunday is “T-Rex Day” at the track. EmD is on a historical mission to find the top T-Rex runner going back tens of thousands of years! There’s going to be several heats, a championship dash and a T-Rex kids race too. All T-Rex’s get in free on Sunday. WTBOA President Dana Halvorson joins Joe, Vince and Bill for this week’s ‘cast. Halvorson and WTBOA staff put on the annual Summer Yearling Sale, next Tuesday, August 22 at 1 pm. Many highlights in this year’s sale including the first yearlings sired by 2018 Longacres Mile champion Barkley, a half-brother to Slew’s Tiz Whiz and a full brother to last month’s Sanford Stakes winner at Saratoga.

Championship Sunday 3 Days Away! - Episode #100

The race of the year is Sunday at Emerald Downs, the $150,000 Longacres Mile! Defending champion Slew’s Tiz Whiz is the morning-line favorite at 9/5 over Five Star General at 2-1. Friday night racing at 7 pm while Saturday begins just after 5 pm with the 2023 Washington Hall of Fame ceremony preceding racing. “Groove Nation” performs on the fifth floor after racing on Saturday. The traditional “Railbird Rally” starts at 11:30 am on Mile day morning with racing at 2 pm. See you at Emerald Downs! Sunday is “Championship Sunday” at Emerald Downs, presented by the National Thoroughbred League. There’s an all-stakes Pick-4 wager, concluding with the 88th Longacres Mile. Mile historian and handicapper Jon White joins Joe, Vince and Bill as does Bill Rapaport to speak to the up-and-coming National Thoroughbred League.

Dean Mazzuca & Gary Baze Join the Show - Episode #99

August has arrived and Emerald Downs is just over a week away from the 88th Longacres Mile! It’s Championship Sunday on August 13 with $150,000 Mile and three other $50,000 stakes – Emerald Distaff, Muckleshoot Derby and Washington Oaks. This Sunday, the track’s top juveniles are in action in the $50,000 WTBOA Lads and Lassies, for colt and fillies respectively. This weekend, enjoy a trip back in time. Sunday is “Turn Back the Clock” day, with a theme of 1970s Longacres in effect. Admission is just $3.00 with 70s music, racing videos, pictures and interviews remembering that era. Longacres all-time top jockey Gary Baze will be present and he, as well as Dean Mazzuca, joined Joe, Vince and Bill on the podcast.

Big Weekend Coming Up - Episode #98

The Longacres Mile is just three weeks away and further positioning for local starters happens this Sunday in the Governor’s Stakes at 6 1/2 furlongs. Defending champion Slew’s Tiz Whiz is back after a furious runner-up finish in his seasonal debut June 25. Bridleuptothebar won that Budweiser stakes last month and he’s back along with eight others. It’s a stakes doubleheader that includes the Washington State Legislators Stakes as race #4. The first of three “Breakfast At the Wire” shows is this Sunday at 8 am on track level. It goes from 8-10 am and a free breakfast burrito is available for all attendees. Horse owner Dean Mazzuca is the affable host. Saturday night, first race is 5 pm and it’s "Ladies Night" at the races. Free admission for all gals, a complimentary chocolate bar upon entry and prize drawings for the distaffers, too. Sunday, one of the biggest attendances of the year, it’s Corgi Day at EmD!

Grant Forster & Anne Sweet Join the Show - Episode #95

This week’s “Horseracing NW” reviews and previews events on the track at Emerald Downs. Grant Forster, trainer of Five Star General, is the guest. Five Star General, with three placings in the Mile, 2020-21-22, comes back from the Midwest where he’s had another very productive season. Forster won the Mile in 2005 with 60-1 No Giveaway. There’s another EmD stakes doubleheader on Sunday with previous three-year-old stakes winners returning - Aloha Breeze is back in the Kent Stakes while Clovis Connection heads the field in the Irish Day Stakes. It’s “Equine Art” week at Emerald Downs. Displayed on Track Level through Sunday afternoon, it’s art with the horse as the central theme, in many different mediums. Co-chairperson Anne Sweet adds more details including that all art is free to view and able to be purchased. Saturday is British Night with live music and Sunday is Irish Day, food and drink specials each day.

2YO Stakes begin this weekend! Handicapper Chris Larmey joins the show - Episode #94

The Emerald Downs racing surface plays host to the fastest two-year-olds in the northwest Sunday with the running of the King County Express and Angie C. Stakes for colts and geldings and fillies, respectively. Both races are at 5 1/2 furlongs with a purse of $50,000. Post time Sunday is 2 pm. Post time for Friday night is 7 pm while Saturday is 5 pm. Top national handicapper Chris Larmey is the guest, the Washington native speaks to the two podcasts he's involved with. This weekend is a Family Fun Weekend at Emerald Downs and the younger fans get another chance on the track in Sunday’s Kids Dash. Free ice cream for all participants! Next week, Equine Art 2023 begins on Thursday evening and runs through Sunday, July 16. “Breakfast At the Wire,” begins Sunday, July 23 at 8 am near the Paddock Grille on Track Level.

Stakes Doubleheader and Grandparents Race Recap - Episode #93

This week’s show recaps the top performances of last weekend in the Hastings Stakes and Budweiser stakes. Breeder/owner Holly Rydman of Bridleuptothebar, Budweiser winner, joins Joe, Vince and Bill. Also a guest is Steve Butler from Everett, the first winner ever in a “Grandparents Race,” last Sunday at EmD. Sport shorts, selections and trivia on “Horseracing NW.” Emerald Downs live racing schedule for this holiday weekend is: Saturday, first race 5 pm; Sunday, first race 2 pm; Monday, July 3, first race 5 pm. Gates open Monday at 12:00 noon with the Fireworks Spectacular after racing. Some July 3 tickets available at emeralddowns.com. The track is open seven days a week for full card simulcasting.

Owner Roy Brewer joins Bill, Vince & Joe - Episode #92

It’s a three-day weekend of great action at Emerald Downs! Friday night racing begins at 7pm with the first “$1,000 Horseshoe Toss” of the season. It’s free to sign up, turn in your entry black before post time of the the 3rd race. It’s also the first “Grandparents Weekend” themed promotion at EmD, all grandparents get in free on Saturday and Sunday. There’s a grandparents race down the stretch on Sunday, too. Racing excitement on tap this Sunday with the Hastings Stakes for fillies and mares and the Budweiser Stakes for four-year-olds and up. Both races are six furlongs. The Bud drew 12 horses including the return of 2022 Washington Horse of the Year Slew’s Tiz Whiz. Roy Brewer, a member of Slew’s Crew Racing, owners of Slew’s Tiz Whiz, joins Joe, Vince and Bill on the podcast. Last week’s trivia too tough? Try this week on Horseracing NW.

Muckleshoot Gold Cup Weekend! - Episode #91

It’s Indian Relay weekend at Emerald Downs! Qualifying heats begin on Friday night, continue on Saturday and culminate in the Muckleshoot Gold Cup Championship on Sunday. It’s great action, horse racing of a different variety. The Black Lodge Singers, Ryan Yellowjohn Hoop Dance and more among the entertainment on Track Level. Gayle Skunkcap Jr, publicist for Indian Relay racing, joins the podcast. Emerald Downs offers its first two Thoroughbred stakes races of the meeting Sunday with the Auburn Stakes for three-year-old colts and geldings and the Seattle Stakes for three-year-old fillies. Both races are at 6 furlongs. Trainer Blaine Wright, who’s won three straight Auburn Stakes and four of the past six Seattle Stakes joins Joe, Vince and Bill on the podcast. Wright will saddle Clovisconnection in the Auburn, a winner of three races in California since last fall.

Anthony "The Big A" Stabile & Paul Beattie Join the Show - Episode #90

Be at Emerald Downs Friday night, June 9, and get your "Fab Friday T-Shirt!" Wear the shirt back for Friday night free admission the rest of the season. It'll be Friday-Saturday-Sunday racing at Emerald Downs through the end of August. Western Hockey League champs, the Seattle Thunderbirds are here on Saturday, there's "Dancing At the Downs" Saturday night and Bulldog racing on Sunday. Anthony "The Big A" Stabile makes his first media appearance since his departure from NYRA television in May. Also known as "The Beast of the Belmont," due to his spectacular handicapping record in the Belmont Stakes, Stabile has been popular with Emerald Downs fans since his first local radio selection in 2004. He gave out 16-1 Lane's End winner Sinister G. on the "Win, Place Show," KJR radio. Also a guest is Paul Beattie of ESN (elisportsnetwork.com), who does a thorough job covering Emerald Downs with recaps and interviews.

Jockey Agent Aldo Matias Joins the Show - Episode #89

Jockey agent Aldo Matias joins Joe, Vince and Bill on this week's show. Matias is agent for his stepfather Javier Matias (#5 all-time in EmD wins) as well as Kevin Orozco and Rigo Sarmiento. Aldo Matias is a student in the University of Arizona Racetrack Industry program, he's bilingual and an accomplished soccer player. Stats, selections, sport shorts and trivia too, on Horseracing NW. It's a Family Fun weekend at Emerald Downs! That means much to do and see for the little guys and gals. Free pony rides and face painting both Saturday and Sunday, first race each day at 2 pm. And on Sunday, kids get to run the track in the annual "Kids Race." All participants get free ice cream after the event.

Trainer Dan Markle & Jockey Alexis Valdes Join The Show - Episode #88

Put Emerald Downs in your plans this Memorial Day weekend! Racing Saturday, Sunday and Monday - first race at 2 pm. Besides great action on the track, fans have a chance to win high quality, outdoor-themed gifts in "The Great Outdoor Giveaway," all three days. Emerald Downs has three-time defending jockey champion Alex Cruz back riding, the always popular Kevin Radke off to a great start and talented newcomers in the saddle such as Luis Negron, Alexis Valdes, Silivo Amador and Carlos Montalvo. Trainer Dan Markle and jockey Alexis Valdes join Joe, Vince and Bill on this week's podcast. Markle has been part of every Emerald Downs season and will soon have his stable in action here. He speaks about his friend and client Glyn Kelly, who passed away recently at age 89. Valdes is in his first season of riding locally and is off to fast start winning at 24% over the first five days of the season.

Candi Cryderman & Matt "Stretch" Johnson Join the Show! Episode #87

It's Teacher Appreciation Weekend at Emerald Downs, this Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21. All school district employees receive free admission for themselves and a guest on both days. First race 2 pm. Live music at EmD on Saturday evening - Prom Date Mix Tape plays on the 5th floor between 8-11 pm. Tickets can be purchased at emeralddowns.com for a discounted rate. Just $10 at the door. It's Preakness time and EmD is open for simulcasters at 8 am on Friday and 7 am Saturday. The Preakness goes at 4 pm, between live races 4 and 5 on Saturday. Matt Johnson of the Seahawks and Sounders speaks to Dori Monson as a friend and colleague. Saturday's third race is the "Dori Monson Memorial Purse," with family and friends remembering the Seattle radio host and a great racing fan. Trainer Candi Cryderman also joins Joe, Vince and Bill on this week's show.

2023 Season Underway! Episode #86

Week #2 at Emerald Downs is this Saturday & Sunday, May 13-14, first race at 2 pm. As predicted, many more horses in participation - 9 races on Saturday and 10 races Sunday. Bring Mom out for Mother's Day and enjoy Emerald Downs and a great weekend of weather. A great addition and tradition to Mother's Day racing is the appearance of a Thoroughbred mare and her four-week old foal, paraded on the track. This week's show includes trainer Kay Cooper, speaking to her many decades working with her father, Washington Hall of Fame trainer Jim Penney and her 2023 stable of horses. Also a guest is John Lindley of "Parker's" tip sheet and producer of Emerald Downs website's valuable handicapping service "Trip Notes." Lindley hit 4/7 races on Opening Day. "Sport Shorts," selections and trivia, too, on Horseracing NW.

Opening Day & KY Derby Tomorrow! Episode #85

Opening Day at Emerald Downs! Saturday May 6, be here at 1 pm for the first race of the new season. Sign up to win prizes in the Fabulous Hat Contest between 11:30 and 2:30 on Track Level. Win your share of $1,000. And, if you'd like to see many of our new jockeys, they'll be introduced in the Winner's Circle prior to the first race. New trainers, too, many from Turf Paradise in Phoenix. Joe & Vince are joined again by Track Announcer Bill Downes, back for his second season of calling EmD action. Get all the data for Emerald Downs and plenty of Kentucky Derby talk with Jon White, Roger LeBlanc and jockey Luis Negron. For handicappers on-track and around the world - low, low takeout this season of just 10% on Daily Double and Pick-3 wagers! Gates open for simulcasting at 7 am with Churchill Downs first race set for 7:30.

Kevin Radke & Justin Evans Join The Show - Episode #84

The countdown continues to Opening Day at Emerald Downs! Saturday, May 6 is the date for the beginning of 2023 live racing and a big plus is it's Kentucky Derby day as well. First race at 1 pm, come see the many new faces among jockeys, trainers and horses. Win your share of $1,000 in the Derby day Hat Contest. And, for horseplayers on EmD races, note the new low 10% takeout on Daily Double and Pick-3 wagers. Joining Joe and Vince as guests this week are popular jockey Kevin Radke and new trainer Justin Evans. Radke was a strong second in the standings here in 2022 and followed that with jockey titles at Fresno and Golden Gate. Evans, stabling here for the first time, is the runaway leader in the current Turf Paradise standings, and is certain to win his third straight title there. Track Announcer Bill Downes joins Joe and Vince for the next podcast on May 4.

April 8th 3yo Stakes Races Predictions & Analysis - Episode #83

One month to Emerald Downs Opening Day! Join us Saturday, May 6 for our first day of live racing with a big additional plus - it's also Kentucky Derby day. First race at 1 pm. We'll have the traditional decorative hat contest and also a best-dressed category, too. Prizes awarded after the Kentucky Derby. Saturday, April 8 has three important three-year-old stakes - the Wood Memorial, the Blue Grass and the Santa Anita Derby. Jon White and Anthony Stabile join Joe and Vince to speak to contenders for this weekend and the Kentucky Derby. Also this Saturday, "Dancing at the Downs" returns with an Aerosmith cover band. Gates open on the 5th floor at 7 pm. Cost is $10 at the door, slightly less at emeralddowns.com.

Ed Moger Jr. & Mike Puhich Join the Show - Episode #82

Getting closer to Opening Day at Emerald Downs, Saturday May 6! That's also Kentucky Derby day so make plans to be here for the season's first race at 1 pm. The next of our popular live music nights, "Dancing At the Downs," is Saturday night, April 8, with an Aerosmith tribute band. "Training Day" on youtube.com begins next week, March 23. Emerald Downs is open for full card simulcasting seven days a week while the Quarter Chute Cafe's schedule is Wednesday through Sunday. Guests include trainer Mike Puhich, in action this Saturday at Oaklawn Park. His local horse-owning clients Bob & Molly Rondeau and Tom Lambro have Call Me Fast in the $500k Essex Handicap. The Rondeau's have added value Saturday with 2021 Longacres Mile hero Backround, entered in the seventh race. Another Washington native joins the 'cast, Ed Moger Jr., trainer of recent Santa Anita Handicap-gr1 winner Stilleto Boy. The horse was purchased by brother Steve two years ago and is up to $1.7 million in earnings…

4 Days until Track Opens for Training! Episode #81

Please support the local Thoroughbred and horse industry by indicating your support of Senate bill 5598, progressing at this time in the Washington legislature. Go to leg.wa.gov, find the bill (SB 5598) and click "pro" to support. This is the most important legislation for racing in decades. First big milestones of 2023 are upon us! The WTBOA Awards banquet is this Saturday evening at Emerald Downs and the opening of training is Monday morning, February 27. Free coffee and doughnuts Monday morning at the world famous Quarter Chute Cafe, operated by Joe and Sally Steiner. Guests on this edition of "horseracing nw" are horse owner and now music producer Greg Conley - he speaks to his underway venture of an album of racing music. Three-time EmD training champ Jeff Metz also is a guest - he'll be the man in charge for the Emerald Racing Club again this season.

100 Days until Opening Day! - Episode #80

It's 100 days to Emerald Downs first day of racing in 2023, Saturday, May 6. That happens to be Kentucky Derby day and first race goes at 1 pm. Be aware that House Bill 1529 has bilateral support at the new Washington legislative session. If passed, horses and racing will receive tremendous annual financial benefits. Please contact your representative and senator to express support. Owner Fred Desimone speaks to the recent passings of Bob and Barbara Meeking, both age 94 and both highly valued and respected members of local breeding and racing. Former EmD Track Announcer Robert Geller joins the crew and gives his always credible takes on life and sports. Go to emeralddowns.com for discount rates on season passes and the next "Dancing At the Downs," Feb. 11.

Jon White & Patrick Kerrison join the show - Episode #79

Happy New Year from Emerald Downs! Jon White speaks to a strong opening of the Santa Anita winter meeting and adds some northwest history too. Patrick Kerrison, former EmD Director of Media Relations, has personal thoughts on the recent passing of his father Ray Kerrison, renowned and respected turf writer. Toss in Washington horse information and trivia, too. "Dancing at the Downs" returns on Friday night, December 30. Sonic Funk Orchestra plays from 8-11 pm on the Fifth Floor. Tickets available for $10 at emeralddowns.com, $15 at the door. More shows coming up on February 11 and March 11.

Offseason and upcoming season news - Episode #78

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas from Emerald Downs! Racing dates are out for the 2023 season, Opening Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Yes, Opening Day is Kentucky Derby Day. This month, go to emeralddowns.com for discounts on 2023 season passes and for info on "Dancing At the Downs." Live music returns on the 5th floor Friday night, December 30, with the Sonic Funk Orchestra. Get your tickets now at the track website for $10. The price will be $15 at the door. Guests on the show include longtime Gulfstream Park personality and handicapper Ron Nicoletti, who's looking forward to more quality racing this month and beyond at GP. Opening Day to their Championship meeting is December 26, with higher purses, a new turf course and a long list of top trainers and jockeys. Jeff "the Fish" Aaron spent 25 years in western Washington media before returning recently to Phoenix. "The Fish" has developed a strong interest in racing and catches up with "Horseracing NW" listeners.

Breeders' Cup 2022 one day away! - Episode #77

Emerald Downs is ready for the Breeders' Cup! Gates open Friday, Nov. 4 at 8:00 am and at 7:00 am on Saturday, Nov. 5. Get your meals at "Quick Pix," on the 5th Floor, opening each day at same times. On Saturday, the 3rd Floor is open as well. Joe and Vince remember Victor "The Predictor" Cozzetti, who passed recently after 50 years in horse racing media. They're also joined by season-long podcast partner Bill Downes in the third segment. Bill is attending the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland and gives out his top picks. Also, hear from top handicappers and racing historians "The Big A," Anthony Stabile and, of course, Jon White. Yes ... sports shorts and trivia too for this week's podcast.

Closing Weekend & Season Recap - Episode #76

The Simulcasting Season is here and beginning Monday, October 3, Emerald Downs is open seven days a week for full cards from around north America. Join us on the 5th Floor to follow Washington-bred horses, local trainers and the best racing from all points. Joe and Vince recap closing week for the 2022 meeting including the fifth match-up between heavyweight Washington-breds Slew's Tiz Whiz and Papa's Golden Boy, easily the top two horses at Emerald Downs this year. News, notes, stats, names and numbers about season #27 are topics of discussion. Also - sports shorts, one selection and trivia on Horseracing NW!

Closing Weekend - Episode #75

It's closing weekend for the 2022 Emerald Downs race meeting and fans will see many of the top stars in action. Longacres Mile hero Slew's Tiz Whiz races against Papa's Golden Boy for the fifth time this year in Sunday's Muckleshoot Tribal Classic. Reigning Washington Horse of the Year Blazingbellablu contests the Washington Cup Filly/Mare race and top two-year-old at the meeting may be decided in the 12-horse Gottstein Futurity. Jockey Alex Cruz and owner Bob Wilmot are guests on this week's show. Everyone gets in free on Sunday! Sept. 18 is closing day and also Fan Appreciation Day. Also, check out the special prices at track concession stands this weekend - the list is nearly endless with great deals. Great handicapping tests, too, this weekend with 11 races both Saturday and Sunday. Thanks for being part of the 2022 at Emerald Downs!

Penultimate Weekend - Episode #74

It's the last three-day weekend of racing at Emerald Downs for the 2022 meeting, this Sept. 9-10-11. The last "$1,000 KJR-Seattle T-Birds Horseshoe Toss" is on Friday night while Sunday, 9-11, is "First Responder Day." All first responders and active or retired military get in for free. Mike Man's Gold, the track's all-time winningest horse, will be officially retired on Sunday. He won 26 times at this track, victories in an amazing 10 consecutive seasons. Claimer of the Meeting honors, as always, goes to the final weekend and contenders Missed the Boat, Mixo, Willing to Burn, Brony Boy, Warfront Fighter, Sir Deputy, Classic Leah and Prospera are all racing this weekend.

New Race Distance at EmD - Episode #73

The Longacres Mile winner returns! Slew's Tiz Whiz, Washington-bred hero of the 87th Mile on August 14, returns in this Sunday's featured allowance at one mile & seventy yards. Slew's Tiz Whiz meets Mile favorite Top Executive and third-place finisher Five Star General among the field of eight. That new race distance will be unveiled for the first time at Emerald Downs on Friday night, September 2. Sunday is "Italian Day" at Emerald Downs with the Sorelli's Pizza Eating Contest, musical entertainment from Tony La Stella and the Goombas, Italian dancers and David Madrid back to host festivities. Also on this show - bad beat stories, sport shorts, selections and triva.

4 Stakes & Wiener Dogs this Sunday - Episode #72

The Washington Cup begins at Emerald Downs this Sunday with two juvenile sprint stakes. Miss Dynamic heads the filly field while it's Runnin Out of Days, the top name among colts/geldings. Anthony "The Big A" Stabile speaks to Saratoga's outstanding Travers day card. Hear from trainer Nick Lowe, who had the one-two finishers in the 2021 Bank of America Challenge Championship, Cm Once Ina Bluemoon and Cm Boom Shakalaka. They're back to contest the $40-k dash. The Wiener dogs started the craze and they're back this Sunday at Emerald Downs! It's racing between races for Wiener dogs and Wiener Wannabes. Also Sunday, support Emerald Downs Race Track Chaplaincy by purchasing a ticket in the 50/50 raffle. Saturday, join the $40 buy-in handicapping contest, covering five Emerald Downs races and five from Del Mar. Sign-up on the fifth floor.

Championship Sunday Recap! Episode #71

On this week's show, a recap of the 87th Longacres Mile, won impressively by Washington-bred Slew's Tiz Whiz. His trainer, Tom Wenzel, is a guest and you may be surprised at Wenzel's record in Washington's premiere race. WTBOA President Dana Halvorson previews next Tuesday's sale, beginning at 1 pm (there's a sister to Slew's Tiz Whiz among the yearlings!). And, Robert Geller previews Sunday's Queen's Plate at Woodbine. More info from last week and the week upcoming (T-Rex races on Sunday) while Joe, Vince and Bill do their usual handicapping angles, sport shorts, selections and trivia.

Longacres Mile This Sunday! Episode #70

It's Longacres Mile week at Emerald Downs! The Mile, 12-horse field is set with defending champion Background as the 2-1 morning-line favorite. The Washington Oaks, Emerald Distaff and Muckleshoot Derby complete the schedule for an all stakes Pick-4 that has 42 horses competing. Plenty of Mile talk from Joe and Vince and track announcer Bill Downes, who's preparing to call his first Mile. Scott Hanson of the Seattle Times speaks to his Mile history as well as previewing his column on Kevin Radke, appearing in Sunday's Seattle Times. Mike Puhich, trainer of Background, speaks to his horse's 2022 season. "Breakfast At the Wire" on Saturday morning and "Run the Mile" immediately after at 11:00 am. Join the "Railbird Rally" crowd in the Park area at 11:00 am on Sunday.

Championship Sunday One Week Away! Episode #69

The 87th Longacres Mile is just around the corner, Sunday, August 14. Talk turns to the Mile for Joe, Vince and Bill - along with renowned Mile historian and handicapper Jon White as guest. A full field is expected for this year's Mile and included on the card is the Emerald Distaff, Washington Oaks and Muckleshoot Derby - an all-stakes Pick-Four. Traditional Mile events are back including "Breakfast At the Wire," 8-10 am on Saturday, August 13; "Run the Mile," 11 am on August 13 (sign up at emeralddowns.com); "Railbird Rally," 11-12:30 on Mile Day in the park. Handicapping angles, selections, Sport Shorts and ... oops, forgot trivia this week!

Corgi Racing This Weekend! Episode #68

The Governor's Stakes, Washington State Legislators Stakes and 80 Corgis highlight action on the track at Emerald Downs this weekend. Ultra-fast sprinter Papa's Golden Boy seeks to defend his Governor's title and head to the August 14 Longacres Mile as the local favorite. Register on the 5th floor for Saturday's handicapping contest, a $40 entry. Live-money Win-Place wagers on Emerald Downs and Del Mar races. John Lindley and Greg Conley are this week's guests. Lindley speaks to EmD handicapping trends and Conley has the latest on Thoroughbred racing in the metaverse as well as his involvement with 10 horses in the Joe Toye barn. Selections, Sports Shorts and Trivia, too.

Paul Beattie Joins the Show - Episode #67

Another upcoming weekend of top races and special events at Emerald Downs! Racing is highlighted Sunday by the Kent Stakes for three-year-old fillies and the Irish Day Stakes for three-year-old colts and geldings. Sunday is our annual Irish Day and prior to that we'll have a British-themed Saturday. Seniors 60+ get in for half-price every Saturday. Equine Art on Track Level all weekend. Paul Beattie of Eli Sports Network is this week's guest. elisportsnetwork.com is a site of season long Emerald Downs coverage, check it out. Also, a remembrance from Al Padilla on the life of Clell Sherwood, outstanding jockey in his years and EmD's first Jockey Room Superintendent. Selections, sport shorts and trivia on Horseracing NW.

Juvenile Stakes Races This Weekend - Episode #66

Get a recap and preview of Emerald Downs each week on "Horseracing Northwest." For a supplement to the podcast, check out "News & Notes" at emeralddowns.com, updated in detail each week by Vince Bruun. Bob Cappelletti, Stable Manager for Washington Hall of Fame owner Dr. George Todaro, joins Joe, Vince and Bill. A Two-Year-Old doubleheader this Sunday at Emerald Downs with the Angie C. Stakes and the King County Stakes for juvenile fillies and colts respectively. The Angie C. offers the top billed two-some of Aloha Breeze and Miss Dynamic, each an impressive winner of her debut. Selections, sport shorts, handicapping angles and trivia - something for every racing fan!

Stakes Winning Trainer Blaine Wright - Episode #65

Combine your horse racing with fireworks at Emerald Downs this Holiday weekend. Racing Friday night, Saturday afternoon and special Sunday post time at 5 pm - followed by the annual July 3, Xfinity Fireworks Spectacular! Very limited tickets available, go to emeralddowns.com for access to one great show. Trainer Blaine Wright, winner of three of the first four stakes races at the current meeting, joins Joe, Vince and Bill. Wright is on a six-season run of tremendous success locally, with a big start to this season. Handicapping angles, selections, the popular "sports shorts," and trivia, too.

Indian Relay Weekend! - Episode #64

Indian Relay racing and the Muckleshoot Gold Cup return to Emerald Downs this Friday-Saturday-Sunday, June 17-19! Fantastic horsemanship, athleticism and competition on display throughout the entire weekend. All former Gold Cup Champions are back, with 18 teams total from around the west and across the northern tier to the Dakotas. This Friday night has the first Pick 5 carryover of the meeting. That head start pool is $13,385. First race Friday at 7 pm, Pick 5 begins in 3rd race. Outstanding card on Sunday when the season's stakes schedule gets underway. The Seattle Stakes for three-year-old fillies and Auburn Stakes for three-year-old colts and geldings highlight weekend Thoroughbred activities. For a complete statistical recap, check out "news & notes" every week at emeralddowns.com.

Belmont Stakes This Saturday - Episode #63

The Emerald Downs meeting heads into another three-day weekend of action. First race on our initial "$5 Friday" is 7 pm, with Saturday and Sunday racing at 2 pm. We're just a week away from the first stakes races of the meeting - the Seattle for three-year-old fillies and the Auburn for three-year-old colts and geldings on June 19. And, great excitement over June 17-18-19 with the Muckleshoot Gold Cup! Joe, Vince and Bill Downes go over Emerald Downs racing in detail with a review and preview. Make sure to check out "News & Notes" at emeralddowns.com, updated each week by Vince Brunn, a thorough statistical recap of the meeting. Guest this week is "The Beast of the Belmont," Anthony Stabile of nyrabets.com and Fox TV network - he's well known by northwest racing fans.

FREE T-Shirts This Friday! - Episode #62

Get your Friday night T-Shirt this Friday, June 3 at Emerald Downs. Free admission on all following Fridays wearing this T-Shirt! First race 7 pm. Nick Rousso joins Joe, Vince and track announcer Bill Downes. Rousso outlines the Breyer Speed Figure process, he the Beyer maker for EmD. Selections, Sport Shorts and trivia too.

Kevin Radke's Great Weekend! - Episode #61

Racing is back at Emerald Downs and the weekend of May 21-22 was a spectacular example! Good weather (finally) brought great crowds, good wagering handle and top track performances. Jockey Kevin Radke, winner of a record-tying six wins on Saturday, is the guest. Joe, Vince and new track announcer Bill Downes preview Saturday's feature race. Second, Third and Fourth-place finishers from last summer's Longacres Mile meet in Saturday's 8th race at 5 1/2 furlongs. Papa's Golden Boy has won five of his last EmD sprints and takes on Windribbon, runner-up in The Mile. A tough trivia question this week.

Opening Day Recap - Episode #60

This weekend is "Teacher Appreciation Weekend" at Emerald Downs, and all state school district employees receive free admission with district I-D cards. Expecting dry weather on Saturday, the Emerald Downs jockeys will be introduced in the Paddock prior to the first race. An outstanding riding colony this year! Washington Hall of Fame trainer Howard Belvoir is Joe & Vince's guest on this edition of "Horseracing NW." Belvoir doubled on the Emerald Downs Opening Day card and has many entrants for week #2. Racing is two days this week, Saturday and Sunday, first race each day at 2:00 pm. Bill Downes, weekly honors, selections and trivia too.

New Track Annoucer Bill Downes - Episode #59

Opening Day is Sunday! First race 2:00 pm to start the new meeting with a 20% purse increase from last year and a nationwide low 14.7% takeout on Win, Place and Show wagers. Get an Emerald Downs Magnetic Calendar when you arrive and also fill out your entry blank for prize drawings. Chef Scott is putting out an outstanding product, wherever and whenever you purchase a meal. New EmD Track Announcer Bill Downes joins Joe & Vince for opening day info, a Kentucky Derby rehash and much information about Downes' career and life in and out of racing. As well as Track Announcer, he's also an accomplished handicapper. Welcome Bill!

Kentucky Derby 2 Days Away! - Episode #58

Opening Day at Emerald Downs for live racing is Sunday, May 15. Get a magnetic calendar and fill out your entry blank for prize drawings on Opening Day. We're ready for a great meeting with purses up 20% over 2021 and all fan-favorite promotions are back. Also, Roger LeBlanc of lazybettorusa.com joins Joe and Vince for his keen insight into Saturday's Run for the Roses.

KY Derby Viewing Party & Picks - Episode #57

Make plans to be at Emerald Downs for the 148th Kentucky Derby, coming Saturday, May 7. Free admission all day and the 5th floor opens at 7 am for first-come, first-served seating. Track Level and the Third Floor open at 11 am. It'll be a party atmosphere on Track Level starting at 11:30 and the Fabulous Hat Contest is back. Get a wager on your favorite horse and watch the Derby on our huge screen. Trainer Mike Puhich joins Joe and Vince to speak to the Glen Todd Horse Dispersal which begins on Wednesday, April 27. The auction is on-line at digital.fasigtipton.com. and the auction ends on May 3. Also, NYRA's Anthony Stabile adds his considerable expertise to the Kentucky Derby picture.

Training Picks up as Season Opener Nears - Episode #56

Emerald Downs Opening Day for 2022 is Sunday, May 15. The daily worktab is building toward the start of season #27 in Auburn. On the show - a recap of WTBOA award winners, admission specials for the upcoming season and some great shots of young foals (YouTube edition) by two new local sires - Barkley and Conveyance. Guest Jon White has been a prominent Kentucky Derby historian and handicapper for several decades. He adds his expertise to the current three-year-old picture with his take of top stakes this Saturday at Gulfstream, Oaklawn and Turfway Park. Dan Jukich of Hastings Park speaks to the recent passing of Glen Todd. Todd, an owner, trainer, breeder, benefactor, sales purchaser and promoter, had been the single largest figure in B.C. Thoroughbred racing for the past 30-plus years. Also very prominent at Emerald Downs, Todd won the 2012 Longacres Mile with Taylor Said.

Purse Increase for EmD! - Episode #55

Emerald Downs announces another 10% purse increase effective Opening Day, May 15. That, on top of a 10% purse increase declared immediately after the close of the 2021 EmD season. Always great news to breeders, owners, trainers, jockeys and everybody else connected to local Thoroughbred racing! Guests this week include four-time EmD Leading Owner John Parker and also author/handicapper Eric Floyd. This year Parker will race juveniles sired by his top career horse, 2017 Longacres Mile winner Gold Rush Dancer. Floyd's recent book "Heaven's Premier Horse Race," speaks to a mythical event among Triple Crown winners with proceeds going to retired race horses. Video of this podcast available at YouTube.

Legislation Update & New EmD Announcer, Bill Downes - Episode #54

Great news, more work necessary for the betterment of Washington Thoroughbred Racing. HB 1928 passed the House in the Washington State Legislature and moves on to the State Senate. The bill would provide funds to the racing industry for purses, breeders, horse aftercare, youth programs, the Racing Commission, fair meets, etc. Contact your local Senator and voice your support. Robert Geller, Matt Dinerman, Tom Harris and for 2022, new announcer Bill Downes to call the races at Emerald Downs. After nine seasons at Indiana Grand, Downes will travel west for Opening Day, May 15. Also a guest is four-time leading EmD trainer Jeff Metz, who'll be in charge of Emerald Racing Club horses for the new meeting. Happy retirement to former Club trainer Sharon Ross!

Mike Man's Gold owner Greg Conley - Episode #53

Guest on the podcast is Greg Conley, who along with father Chuck, has campaigned Mike Man's Gold for most of the past five seasons. Mike Man's Gold, Emerald Downs all-time winningest horse, will be back here for 2022 at age 12. Mike Man's Gold is also about to enter the metaverse, through Greg Conley and partners. Learn more about that this week. The 2022 Emerald Downs stakes schedule is out with more stakes and more money. The Longacres Mile-gr3 is up to $150,000 this year and is set for Sunday, August 14. The boost in stakes, along with other horsemen incentives, puts 2022 off to a great start. See emeralddowns.com for more info.

Holiday Edition - Episode #52

President Dana Halvorson speaks to the career of retiring WTBOA General Manager Anne Sweet, ending her outstanding service at the end of the year. Sweet has spent over four decades at the organization, mastering a myriad of job titles and skills, greatly contributing to the Thoroughbred industry. Marshall Allen was named recipient of the 2021 Race Track Chaplaincy of America White Horse Award. The video covering Allen's life-saving action is available at youtube.com. Also included in the show are the top contenders for 2021 Washington-bred honors, details on the traditional December 26 opening day of Santa Anita, and a couple of short, new segments with Joe and Vince. Trivia and selections, too. Merry Christmas!

Track President Phil Ziegler - Episode #51

Track President Phil Ziegler is guest and there's great news for live racing at Emerald Downs for 2022! Racing dates have been requested, Horsemen Incentives announced for all 2021-22 first-time claiming horses and the stakes schedule will have a number of increased purses. Many 2021 EmD stakes stars are still in off-season mode while Blazingbellablu continues to blaze to a Washington three-year-old filly title and possibly more yearly honors. There's Marshall Allen's life-saving action, toss in some hockey talk, stats and trivia, and you have a December edition of Horseracing NW.

Breeders' Cup Preview - Episode #50

The 38th Breeders' Cup comes up this weekend at Del Mar and that's the theme of this week's Horse Racing NW podcast. We'll hear from Jon White and Anthony Stabile on B.C. angles and John Lindley joins Joe and Vince in the EmD studio. All involved have stories to tell and wagering angles to offer. Gates open at 9:00 am on Friday and 8:30 am on Saturday for all the great action at Del Mar and tracks around North America. Seating is first-come, first-served on the 5th floor at Emerald Downs and extra seating on Floor 3 if need be.

End of the Meet Wrap-up - Episode #49

Emerald Downs 2021 live racing season concluded last Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26 with plenty of on-track drama. Races were decided among leading owner, trainer and jockey which led to announcements of all season ending award winners. The top prize went to Top Executive, named Horse of the Meeting after going undefeated in three starts. He won three stakes and was the leading money earner. Tom Wenzel is featured guest, he the trainer of Gottstein Futurity hero Midnight Mojo. Wenzel speaks to the development of Midnight Mojo, owned by Washington Thoroughbred Hall of Fame inductee George Todaro. Wenzel's been involved in many of the track's top moments with a client list that also includes Ron Crockett, Jerre Paxton, Karl Krieg and Dave and Jill Heerensperger. Next stop on the podcast is Breeders' Cup week!

Closing Weekend - Episode #48

It's closing week for the 2021 Emerald Downs meeting! 11 races both Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26. Note the earlier Saturday start, 6:00 pm first race. Plenty of bargains at the concessions stands on Sunday. John Lindley, author of well know "Parker's" tip sheet, joins Joe & Vince for discussion of contenders for seasonal honors. Lindley makes comparison to top horses this meeting to recent divisional champions. The race for leading jockey is currently a dead-heat between defending winner Alex Cruz and Julien Couton. Leading stakes jockey this season, Kevin Orozco, rides in two of the three stakes on Sunday. Retiring trainers Sharon Ross and Chris Stenslie saddle their final runners this weekend.

Muckleshoot Gold Cup Recap & Sharon Ross - Episode #47

Emerald Downs enters its final two weeks of racing for 2021 with tight races for leading owner, trainer and jockey. Racing this Saturday night, Sept. 18, at 6:30 pm (Pacific) and 2:30 pm on Sunday. Refreshed every Thursday by Vince Bruun, check out "News and Notes" at emeralddowns.com for updated info on the entire meeting. Horse Racing NW guest is Sharon Ross, half of the Washington Hall of Fame trainer team with husband Larry. The Ross' have been a tremendous addition to this state's Thoroughbred racing since their first season at Longacres in 1981. They won the first EmD training title in 1996 and, along with Jim Penney, are the only conditioners to win The Mile at both Longacres and Emerald Downs. You'll be amazed to hear when Sharon's last "day off" training was!

Indian Relay Weekend Special Episode

Indian Relay Racing broadcaster, publicist and producer Gayle Skunkcap joins Joe and Vince in a Muckleshoot Gold Cup preview. This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-12, is the 5th Muckleshoot Gold Cup with $67,000 in purses. 18 teams from across the west including former winners Carlson Relay, Starr School, Abrahamson Relay and River Road. Skunkcap speaks to new and returning teams and what to look for. Special first Thoroughbred time of 5:00 pm on Saturday.

Frank Lucarelli & Muckleshoot Gold Cup - Episode #46

Three weekends of Thoroughbred action remain at Emerald Downs for 2021. Great races exist in the drive for leading owner, trainer and jockey. Stakes races this weekend include the $50,000 Washington Cup Juvenile and Juvenile Filly sprints. The track's all-time leading trainer, Frank Lucarelli, has four entered between the two stakes and he's the guest on this week's show. The 2021 Muckleshoot Gold Cup highlights horse racing action at Emerald Downs this weekend! Over Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10-12, it's Indian Relay Racing at its finest with $67,000 in purse money to be awarded. Free admission all day Friday and the first Thoroughbred race on Saturday goes at a special time of 5:00 pm. 18 teams make up the 2021 Gold Cup, including 2019 champs, River Road of Montana.

Derby & Oaks Recap - Episode #45

Horse Racing NW reviews and previews weekly action at Emerald Downs. The Oaks and Derby provided excitement last week and our final three-day week of racing this season is this week, Sept. 2-5. With four weekends remaining, great races exist in owner, trainer and jockey standings. Stats, lists and trivia. The local Thoroughbred community laments the passing of Junior Coffey, ex-UW Husky and NFL player and northwest trainer for the past 45 years. Joe and Vince discuss his incredible life and have comments from fellow trainers Frank Lucarelli and Kay Cooper. Find out more about the life of Junior Coffey at the Seattle Times and by typing in his name on YouTube.

Bob Rondeau in Studio - Episode #44

Much more racing excitement in week upcoming at Emerald Downs! 10 horses entered in each of the Muckleshoot Derby and Washington Oaks on this Sunday's card. Stakes action from last weekend recapped as well as highlights from the WTBOA Sale. Stats, standings and trivia too. Studio guest this week is none other than Bob Rondeau, winning owner of the August 15 Longacres Mile with horse Background. Rondeau, involved in racing since the 1970s with his father in Colorado, fully appreciated victory in the northwest's top event along with wife Molly and a large contingent of friends and rooters.

LGA Mile Wrap up! Episode #43

The Mile was Monumental and Memorable at Emerald Downs! Background's thrilling victory in the 86th running of the Longacres Mile is recapped by Joe and Vince. They're soon joined by trainer Sandi Gann who saddled Emerald Distaff winner Princess of Cairo and third-place Mile finisher Five Star General. Facts and Figures, selections and more trivia. Upcoming, four stakes races this Sunday, August 22 at Emerald Downs. Juvenile fillies in the Barbara Shinpoch and juvenile males in the WTBOA Lads, both races at 6 1/2 furlongs. Also two Quarter Horse stakes - the Bank of America Challenge and the John Deere Juvenile Challenge. The Wiener Dog races join in the fun on Sunday!

LGA Mile Week! Episode #42

It's Mile Week at Emerald Downs! Another tremendous edition of the Longacres Mile-gr3 is this Sunday, August 15. Positioning to the first turn could be key this year with several powerful speed horses among the 11 starters. Papa's Golden Boy drew post #1 and he'll face accomplished shippers Anyportinastorm, Background and Five Star General. Background, owned by Bob Rondeau and trained by Mike Puhich (this week's guest), is the top 2021 earner in this year's field. Background's jockey, Rocco Bowenj, returns to Emerald Downs seeking his first Mile triumph. Bowen's won three jockey titles here and 31 stakes races but hasn't ridden at EmD since 2018. Jon White relates his lengthy history in the northwest's premier race and gives his selection.

LGA Mile 9 Days Away! Episode #41

The 86th Longacres Mile is just over a week away with nominations in and weights announced on Saturday. Background is here from the midwest, Five Star General from British Columbia and Anyportinastorm expected from southern California. Other shippers possible to take on Papa's Golden Boy and top local stars. Trainer Chris Stenslie is this week's guest. From her barn comes possible Emerald Distaff favorite Daffodil Sweet and she's nominated Hard to Deny to the Mile. The "$1,000 Horse Toss" returns on Saturday nights and vote for the top horse in our first 25 years beginning Saturday. Check out "News and Notes" at emeralddowns.com, tons of EmD information updated weekly.

Yearling Sale Upcoming! Episode #40

Great racing for the Thoroughbreds and the ever-popular Corgis dogs highlight this week at Emerald Downs. The annual WTBOA Summer Yearling and Mixed sale is Tuesday, August 24, and WTBOA President Dana Halvorson has information on the Sale and much more. Leading jockey Alex Cruz's track-record 46-day winning streak is recapped. On-track action looks great for the upcoming week of Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The track's all-time leader in races won, Mike Man's Gold, heads the list in a competitive sprint on Thursday. Preps for the August 15 Longacres Mile and Emerald Distaff are on Saturday and Sunday brings a stakes-double header of top northwest three-year-olds. The Longacres Mile is the focus of "trivia" for the next few weeks.

Stakes Doubleheader Recap! Episode #39

Papa's Golden Boy is the best horse at Emerald Downs! Stakes races from July 11, won by Papa's Golden Boy and Daffodil Sweet, are recapped. Papa's Golden Boy, dominant winner of the Governor's Stakes, is #2 in Washington-bred earnings so far this year. He trails only Harbored Memories, who races in the Oceanside Stakes at Del Mar on Friday. Owner Roy Schaefer is this week's Horse Racing NW guest. He and wife Ellie make up R.E.V. Racing, and Roy tells the story of the purchase of their Cobra Jet, likely favorite in this Sunday's King County Express Stakes for two-year-old colts and geldings. Also Sunday, the Angie C. Stakes for two-year-old fillies. Stats, selections and trivia, too.

New Innovation - Par Times! Episode #38

Horse Racing NW previews the upcoming three-day race week at Emerald Downs, featuring a stakes doubleheader on Sunday. Guest trainer Candi Cryderman will saddle Squan's Kingdom in the Washington Legislators Stakes. The Governor's Stakes includes Papa's Golden Boy, Baja Sur, Windribbon and Unmachable. Marketing Manager Wes Petree tells the story behind EmD's outstanding new live-race graphics. Plus or minus for historical par times on internal fractions and final race times are instantly displayed. New racing schedule beginning this week and for several following weeks at Emerald Downs. Thursday at 6 pm, Saturday 6:30 pm and Sunday 2:30 pm. Selections and trivia, too!

3 Day Race Weeks Begin! Episode #37

The first three-day week of racing is on tap at Emerald Downs. Wednesday and Thursday night at 6 pm and Saturday, July 3, at 6 pm. Last season's Horse of the Meeting, Dutton, is in action Wednesday night in race 7, part of an outstanding card that includes the meet's first two-year-old races. Guests include breeder-owner Petra Lewin and handicapper John Lindley. Fireworks are back at Emerald Downs! Get your tickets at emeralddowns.com. Our traditional "fireworks spectacular," a fantastic south King County event is back on it's well-known night of July 3. Racing at 6 pm this Saturday, July 3, followed by one great fireworks show!

First Stakes Races of 2021! Episode #36

Fans back in force at Emerald Downs on Sunday, June 20, for Father's Day and EmD's 25th birthday celebration ceremony. The season's first four takes races are recapped, too. Papa's Golden Boy became the first 2021 Washington-bred stakes winner with his triumph over Baja Sur in the Budweiser. No racing at Emerald Downs this Sunday, June 27, due to projected 100+ degree temperatures in western Washington. The Jackpot P-6 continues to grow, up to $64-k for racing on Wednesday, June 23. Joe and Vince are joined by DRF handicapper Michael Hammersly and new stakes winning breeder-owner Ron Bohlman. Bohlman's Ms Lynn took Sunday's Seattle Stakes with a furious finish.

EmD 25th Birthday! Episode #35

Happy Birthday Emerald Downs! This Sunday, June 20, is the track's 25th birthday with a public ceremony leading up to the first race at 2:30. Hear reminisces about the track's first opening day in 1996. Jackpot Pick-6 wager growing ... carryover into Wednesday night racing is $39,492. Stakes races begin this week with two Thursday night and two Sunday. Guests include historian and handicapper Jon White and EmD trainer Blaine Wright, who's out front in stakes wins over the past five seasons. Wright has runners in all four added events this week including Baja Sur returning to the northwest with a perfect 4-for-4 EmD record.

Week 3 Recap! Episode #34

Horse Racing NW reviews and previews racing at Emerald Downs, entering week #4 of the current season. Get the latest on upcoming races, promotions and special events. Father's Day, June 20, is the track's 25th birthday as well as the first Sunday on the schedule. Get your tickets at emeralddowns.com. Guests this week include EmD trainers Joe Toye and Bob Bean. Toye is off to a 7/15 start, including two victories from the track's all-time top winner Mike Man's Gold (25 EmD wins). Bob Bean, in his first season locally, has been around the game and then some, with great stories to relate since the 1970s.

Belmont Stakes! Episode #33

Guests include Anthony "Big A" Stabile, of NYRA, Vegas Insider and Horse Racing Radio Network fame. Those of us in the Emerald Downs circles know him well from his prowess picking winners on "The Win Place Show" for many years and recently on "Horse Racing NW" podcast. Also, Scott Hanson, turf writer and do-everything for the Seattle Times sports department. He's covered EmD closely and has a 25-year birthday story coming soon. Back to fast-track racing at EmD over Wednesday-Thursday, June 2-3. 18 races over the two days. Three days of racing per week coming soon, with birthday racing on Sunday, June 20. Not far off the first stakes races of the meeting coming on Thursday, June 17.

Season Underway! Episode #32

Emerald Downs is off and underway for 2021! Joe & Vince recap opening week and look at week #2. Racing schedule is Wednesday and Thursday nights, first race 6 pm Pacific time. This week's guests include Pam Christopherson of Bar C Racing (home of the late Harbor the Gold) and Randy Goulding, DRF handicapper (red hot at picking winners) and turf writer. Who's #1 in 2021 earnings among Washington-bred horses? Listen to "Horse Racing NW" and find out. Check out Vince Bruun's "News & Notes" at emeralddowns.com, a wealth of info on past week results and much more. EmD currently has fans for live racing, go to emeralddowns.com to purchase your tickets.

Opening Day a Week Away! Episode #31

Emerald Downs is set to start another racing season, Opening Day on Wednesday, May 19. Defending training champ Frank Lucarelli is a guest as well as jockey Kevin Radke, riding at EmD for the first time since 2008. Get your tickets for live racing by going to emeralddowns.com. Purchase tickets for any of the first 10 days of the meeting and save 20%. All the current Covid protocols for attendance are listed, too. Hear about the wagering menu, such as the new daily Pentafecta wager, and the new Jackpot P-6.

Kentucky Derby! Episode #30

The Kentucky Derby is the major theme on this edition of Horse Racing NW. Guest handicappers, broadcasters and authors include Anthony "The Big A" Stabile, Roger LeBlanc and Gary Dougherty. Vince recaps and previews recent and future Washington-bred runners in other locales. Trivia returns too. Opening day at Emerald Downs is Wednesday, May 19. Check emeralddowns.com over upcoming days for information on attendance and tickets. Prior to that, Emerald Downs has floors 2-3-5 open this Saturday, May 1, Kentucky Derby day. Gates open at 7 am with free parking and admission.

Spring Break! Episode #29

Opening Day for 2021 racing at Emerald Downs arrives on Wednesday, May 19. Prior to that, Vax Day for horsemen is at Emerald Downs on Thursday, April 15. Vaccination available between 1:00-3:30 pm on Track Level. John Lindley, author of Parker's tip sheet and horse owner and breeder Kelly Dougan join Joe and Vince this week. Emerald Downs has floors 2-3-5 open on Kentucky Derby day, Saturday, May 1. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Spring Break! Episode #29

Opening Day for 2021 racing at Emerald Downs arrives on Wednesday, May 19. Prior to that, Vax Day for horsemen is at Emerald Downs on Thursday, April 15. Vaccination available between 1:00-3:30 pm on Track Level. John Lindley, author of Parker's tip sheet and horse owner and breeder Kelly Dougan join Joe and Vince this week. Emerald Downs has floors 2-3-5 open on Kentucky Derby day, Saturday, May 1. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Opening Day 2 Months Away! Episode #28

Emerald Downs is set to open for racing on Wednesday, May 19 and Horse Racing NW gives the details on the 2021 season. EmD morning training can be viewed from the 5th floor of the Grandstand building, now open at 7:30 am Wednesday-through-Sunday. The track's 25th birthday (and first stakes race of the meeting) is June 20. Jon White joins Joe and Vince and concentrates on the three-year-old division with the Kentucky Derby just six weeks away. Selections for the Louisiana Derby, trivia and more.

Back in 2021! Episode #27

The Fifth Floor at Emerald Downs is open for simulcasting! After several months on track level, fans can once again enjoy the familiarity and comfort on floor five. There’s a new bill introduced in Olympia that could be very positive for horses and racing in Washington. Former EmD and current Golden Gate Fields track announcer Matt Dinerman looks at events in northern California while racing author and handicapper Eric Floyd speaks to his new book and picks his horse for the Sam Davis Stakes.

End of 2020. Episode #26

Horse Racing NW is back for an end of the year episode. News on Washington-bred horses and Washington horsemen in the upcoming weeks. An EmD great has a new career scheduled for 2021. Alittlelesstalk is a cinch for Washington-bred Top Older Filly or Mare for 2020 and has a shot at the Horse of the Year title. She's in action Saturday Dec. 26 at Laurel in the $150-k, grade-3 Allaire Dupont at 1 1/8 miles for fillies and mares. Nina Hagen informs on happenings at El Dorado Farms in Enumclaw, exciting news on new stallion Barkley.

Winter Schedule. Episode #25

"Horse Racing NW" has a light schedule through the rest of 2020 but two guests and some personal sports history talk from Joe and Vince add to this week's 'cast. Two top Washington-breds from the 2020 EmD meeting are in action this week. The passing of notable Washington horseman Richard Wright is a sad note but there are remembrances of his many contributions and likable personality. Trainer Jeff Metz is a guest, running Coastal Kid in this Sunday's Bob Hope S-GR3 at Del Mar. Also, Paul Beattie, the man behind the outstanding racing coverage again this year at elisportsnetwork.com.

Season Ends. Episode #24

Emerald Downs concluded its 2020 race meeting on October 28-29 and events of closing week, along with seasonal honors are topics of discussion by Joe & Vince. Winners are recognized! Also a look ahead to the Breeders' Cup and local angles. Guest interviews include Emerald Downs President Phil Ziegler and Handicapper John Lindley of "Parker's" tip sheet. Ziegler speaks to the challenges of beginning and operating the 2020 race meet, which was successful on many fronts. Lindley speaks to the prowess of Horse of the Meeting Dutton and Breeders' Cup angles

Closing Week. Episode #23

A preview of closing week at Emerald Downs for the 2020 season with 22 races remaining over Wednesday 10-28 and Thursday 10-29. Many seasonal honors have been decided but the always hotly contested Claimer of the Meeting category has drama. Guest interviews include trainer Bill Tollett, who starts his final Thoroughbred on Thursday prior to retirement in his native Texas. He's won races the past 52 consecutive years in Washington. Also, Jon White discussing the upcoming Breeders' Cup and the morning-line favorite for a very contentious Classic.

Season Ending Honors. Episode #22

With two weeks remaining in the 2020 Emerald Downs meeting, several season-ending honors have been decided while others offer contention to the end. Alittlelesstalk, Dutton or Unmachable for Horse of the Meeting? One of racing's top broadcasters/handicappers, Anthony Stabile, discusses one of the best Breeders' Cup Classic match-ups in years while Emerald Downs new all-time leading jockey Juan Gutierrez speaks to his local accomplishments. A tough trivia question and selections from Joe & Vince.

10% Purse Increase! Episode #21

The week ahead brings a 10% purse increase for Emerald Downs racing while jockey Juan Gutierrez is on the verge of the all-time track record for wins. Trainers Kay Cooper and Tom Wenzel are guests. Three weeks of racing remain at Emerald Downs for 2020 on the Wednesday and Thursday schedule. While owner (Chad & Josh), jockey (Alex Cruz) and trainer (Frank Lucarelli) races have strong favorites to win, there's approximately 60 opportunities remaining to earn the first prize check. A look to the upcoming week by Joe and Vince along with stats, trivia and selections.

WA Cup Recap. Episode #20

After an exciting 1/ST Bet Washington Cup last Thursday, Emerald Downs has four weeks of racing remaining in the 2020 season. Jockey Juan Gutierrez is closing in on a significant all-time track record. Results at Emerald Downs from top Washington-bred horses last week led to multiple changes in the top state-bred earner list for 2020. On the national scene, juvenile colt Bodenheimer took the biggest prize of the year ($90-k) earned by a Washington-bred. His trainer Valorie Lund is a guest as well as second-leading Emerald Downs owner Greg Conley. Stats, trivia and selections.

WA Cup! Episode #19

Two Washington Cup races and the Gottstein highlight week #15 at Emerald Downs. The Muckleshoot Tribal Classic pits full brothers Papa's Golden Boy and Gold Crusher meeting for the first time while Alittlelesstalk is a strong favorite to take her fourth local stakes victory in the Filly & Mare. Spectacular juvenile Dutton headlines the Gottstein's ten-horse field. Breeder-owner-author Tim Floyd is a guest interview. Floyd is connected with top racemare Alittlelesstalk and second-time starter Myuddermamasapaint in the Gottstein. Also interviewed is Papa's Golden Boy co-owner Jeff Lusk, speaking to their speedster's development and chances for Muckleshoot victory. Preview, recap, stats, trivia and selections.

Blue skies! Episode #18

Many of the meeting's top allowance and claiming horses in action at Emerald Downs over this week's two days, Wednesday Sept. 23 and Thursday Sept. 24. Welcome back to the track's #4 all-time leading jockey, Leslie Mawing. Guests this week include trainer Jack McCartney, who has multiple stakes winner Unmachable in Thursday's first race as well as top jockey agent David "Marbles" Singer. Singer currently has the book of the meet's top three jockeys - Alex Cruz, Juan Gutierrez and Gary Wales. Stats, trivia and selections too.

Smoke!!! Episode #17

Racing rescheduled at Emerald Downs this week to due poor air quality in the area. Friday at 2 pm and Sunday 2 pm are days/times for live racing on Sept. 18 and Sept. 20. Anothertwistafate gave owner Peter Redekop and trainer Blaine Wright their first Longacres Mile victories in a historic Thursday night at Emerald Downs. Jockey Juan Gutierrez won his third Mile. John Lindley of Parker's recaps the Mile while guest trainer Roddina Barrett speaks to her stable star Alittlelesstalk, winner of the Emerald Distaff. Predictions, stats, trivia too.

The 85th Longacres Mile! Episode #16

Focus this week is the 85th Longacres Mile, set for Thursday, Sept 10 at 8:30 pm Pacific time. Guests include owner-trainer Glen Todd with two entrants in the Mile and top race historian Jon White. Last week's Muckleshoot Derby and Washington Oaks were each won by huge performances and the Derby winner Gold Crusher has a full brother in the Mile - the ultra fast Papa's Golden Boy. Can trainer Frank Lucarelli and owners Chad & Josh keep up their incredible run of success with Elliott Bay in the Mile? Stats, selections and trivia too.

2020 Longacres Mile & Kentucky Derby Wagering Strategies. Episode #15

Nominations released for the Sept. 10 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs - first Mile on a weekday and first under the lights with post time scheduled for 8:30 pm (Pacific). Trainer Howard Belvoir, fresh off a spectacular debut victory by two-year-old Dutton, speaks to his runners in this week's Muckleshoot Derby and Washington Oaks. Also, local handicapper T.J. O'Brien on Kentucky Derby wagering strategies.

Owner Keith Swagerty & Trainer Tom Wenzel. Episode #14

Washington-bred horses performed well this past weekend in other states and 10 are entered in the two, two-year-olds stakes at Emerald Downs on Thursday, August 27. Guests include new author Keith Swagerty and trainer Tom Wenzel. 22 races at Emerald Downs over August 26-27 including the WTBOA Lads and Barbara Shinpoch Stakes. Nine juveniles entered in each of those. Play the Pick-5 at Emerald Downs! Pool size is way up in 2020 and there have been four payoffs this month in the $19-k to $32-k range.

Santa Anita Publicity Director Mike Willman and Trainer Nick Lowe! Episode #13

Emerald Downs features 19 Thoroughbred races and three Quarter Horse stakes over Wednesday and Thursday, August 19-20, with field size of 8.3 per race scheduled. Mike Willman speaks to the full Thoroughbred life of Mel Stute, a horseman since the mid-1940s. Trainer Nick Lowe has the morning-line favorite in all three Quarter Horse stakes on Thursday. Trivia, stats and picks, too.

A Stakes Double-Header & The WTBOA Sale. Episode #12

Exciting action on the track continued at Emerald Downs last week and more of the same expected August 12-13. Barkley returns in Thursday's Mt. Rainier Stakes and Hall of Fame Washington Thoroughbred breeder Debbie Pabst gives sale details and speaks to the Blue Ribbon Farm yearling consignment.

$54k Pick-5 carryover! Episode #11

A $54-k Pick-5 carryover highlights the Wednesday, August 5 racecard (average field size 8.7 for 11 races). Jon White updates the road to the Kentucky Derby and Rob Rao raps morning-line with Vince. Facts and figures, stats and selections.

Stakes races begin at Emerald Downs! Episode #10

Emerald Downs presents 10-race cards on Wednesday and Thursday with Thursday featuring the meeting's first two stakes races - Angie C and King County Express. Randy Goulding of DRF speaks to Hastings invaders in each EmD stakes race while WTBOA President Dana Halvorson informs of a great catalog of yearlings and broodmares in the August 18 WTBOA Sale.

Racing's most popular owner Mike Pegram. Episode #9

A recap of outstanding victories by Alittlelesstalk, Papa's Golden Boy and Take Charge Deputy. Juan Gutierrez, Washington Hall of Fame jockey, is on the verge of a career milestone. And, coming off a great week of nationwide attention and wagering handle, 21 races scheduled this week with average field size of nine horses per event and an interview with owner Mike Pegram.

Opening Meeting Challenges. Episode #8

2018 Longacres Mile winner and one of the track's all-time great horses, Barkley, makes his seasonal debut in race two on Wednesday, July 15. 21 races scheduled over the two days of racing this week. New information on Emerald Downs stakes races, beginning Thursday, July 30. Special guest Ron Crockett continues to be a positive force in the progress of the state Thoroughbred industry as a consultant to Phil Ziegler and Jack Hodge. Selections and Triva!

Highlights from Week #2 at Emerald Downs & Guest John Lindley! Episode #7

This show has a preview of week #3 and review of week #2 in the new season at Emerald Downs. John Lindley guests, he is the author of "Parkers" tip sheet and also in charge of the free handicapping supplement "Trip Notes", available in the racing section at emeralddowns.com. Send in trivia answer to trivia@emeralddowns.com.

Opening Weekend Recap. Episode #6

Racing without fans happened for the first time at Emerald Downs on Wednesday-Thursday, June 24-25. Many eyes nationwide were on the EmD signal, wagering handles on the P-4 and P-5 were high. Total handle on Thursday was in the top ten over the past four seasons. Also, an interview with the track's all time leading trainer, Frank Lucarelli.

Emerald Downs 25th Opening Day! Episode #5

A look at Wednesday and Thursday's first two cards by Morning-Line price maker Vince Bruun and Joe Withee. New 15% Superfecta takeout figures to be popular with excellent field size over the two, 10-race cards. We catch up with defending jockey champion Gary Wales and talk about the upcoming season.

Racing on Wednesday, Simulcasting on Friday! Episode #4

A preview of facts and figures, rules and regulations for Emerald Downs Opening Day on Wednesday, June 24. More good news - 5th Floor simulcasting with free admission begins Friday, June 26. With the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, Anthony Stabile of NYRA and HRRN provides insight while Mike Gastineau looks back at a memorable EmD event with a Belmont connection.

15% Superfectas at EmD! Episode #3

Emerald Downs will offer a low 15% takeout on Superfecta wagers at the upcoming meeting which begins on Wednesday, June 24. The Muckleshoot Casino and Northern Quest Casino in Spokane will be open for simulcast wagering beginning June 20, Belmont Stakes Saturday. Plus, Blaine Wright speaks to his impressive stable of horses for 2020.

EmD Opening Day Set! Episode #2

Opening Day is set for 2020! Plus ... 2019 Washington Horse of the Year and 2019 EmD Horse of Meeting vie in Saturday's Albany at Golden Gate. Jon White joins Joe and Vince. Handicapping, pet peeves, trivia and more!

We're Here! Episode #1

First show! Covers Emerald Downs 2020 opening data, updates on Washington horses and horsemen, handicapping, pet peeves and more. Since Joe and Vince are involved, plenty of statistical data too!

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