Fast Horses, Slow Whiskey

Hosts Hunter Rankin and Brian Treacy talk with Todd Pletcher about his huge weekend in New York on Wood Memorial day, including horses Vino Rosso and Army Mule - Maryland stallion Friesan Fire's first Grade I Winner! Todd tells us about his many talented colts headed to the Kentucky Derby, including Magnum Moon who looks to take the Arkansas Derby this weekend. We also talk to Todd about the "mega-trainer" and his large New York based operatio. Finally we had to talk about his former employee and our trainer, Horacio De Paz's time with him! Listen in to also learn about all things Sagamore Racing including - newly named 2YO's and tours. And all things Sagamore Spirit including - the One Year Anniversary celebration at the distillery and a special LTO whiskey launching in May. Subscribe to the podcast here. Episodes are available for download on iTunes as well. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates and episode teases.

As 2017 comes to a close, Hunter Rankin and Brian Treacy look back on a record year for both the Sagamore Racing and Sagamore Spirit teams! Listen in to learn about holiday offerings at the Sagamore Spirit Distillery and upcoming races on the track.  Thanks for listening to Fast Horses, Slow Whiskey, we'll be back in 2018! For more from the Sagamore teams, visit us on social media: @Sagamore Racing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  @SagamoreSpirit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

After a brief hiatus, the Sagamore Racing and Sagamore Spirit teams share some exciting updates with Fast Horses, Slow Whiskey fans and play a quick game of Three Diamonds. Coming up this week, Sagamore Racing is preparing for Chubby Star to run in G3 Commonwealth Oaks at Laurel Park this Saturday and Southampton Way in the G3 Miss Grillo Stakes on Sunday at Belmont. Rye Street Tavern is now open right next door to the Sagamore Spirit Distillery. Listen in for details on delicious food that’s available at the new restaurant and upcoming events at the distillery including RYE DAY the Thirteenth. Get the inside scoop on LTOs from Sagamore Spirit too! This podcast episode also includes our Saratoga Meet wrap-up featuring four big wins, Equestricon festivities, and tips on how to lead a horse into the winner’s circle. Ginger N Rye, a Sagamore Spirit favorite, had a great win at Saratoga in the Smart N Fancy Stakes. Watch the replay here.

Hunter and Brian tour the Saratoga Race Track as we preview the G2 Saratoga Special and talk with Sagamore Racing trainer Horacio De Paz on recent successes at the summer meet. We also catch up with some of horseracing’s finest - Mark Casse, Todd Pletcher, Kiaran McLaughlin, jockey Jose Lezcano, and more! The guys talk with Horacio De Paz as he gets set to run Sagamore’s Barry Lee in today’s G2 Saratoga Special. We also recap Sagamore homebred Southampton Way’s 2nd place finish in the G2 Adirondack Stakes and talk with Todd Pletcher about his filly, Pure Silver, who beat out Southhampton. Mark Casse talks about World Approval’s win in the Fourstardave stakes. We also catch up with Sean Clancy of the Saratoga Special and talk with Kiaran McLaughlin at Greentree about his work with Sheikh Mohammed and the Maktoum family. This episode kicks off our presence at Equestricon. Visit Sagamore Racing and Sagamore Spirit at the Sagamore Social Lounge. Follow Equestricon on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #EQcon17. Follow @SagamoreRacing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for live racing updates and more. Follow Saratoga via Twitter @NYRA using #Saratoga.

We go LIVE during the Royal Ascot as Miss Temple City runs the Queen Anne Stakes. Leading into the race, Hunter Rankin chats with Maryland Thoroughbred horse racing analyst Gabby Gaudet about her experience at Royal Ascot and outlook on the three-year-old division.  You can follow @SagamoreRacing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for racing updates and more! You can follow Gabby Gaudet on Twitter @Gabby_Gaudet_!