Rail Talk Episode 140: Magnitude of the Moment

Rail Talk Episode 140: Magnitude of the Moment

This week on Rail Talk! Joe Bianca and Jon Green react to the seismic showdown in the Stephen Foster, as Magnitude wires the field to vault to the lead of the handicap division. What to make of the rest of the field, particularly Sovereignty and his second straight defeat as the favorite?Joe also recounts his experience of the final week at Aqueduct, which got a proper sendoff from all the New York racing diehards. The boys then look forward to the Saratoga meet kicking off this week, and welcome Godolphin’s Kate Galvin to discuss the business of stallions, breeding, sales and much more.Don’t miss any Rail Talk content! Be sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or wherever you get your pods. Shoutout to the sponsors Epic Insurance, The Green Group, Fasig-Tipton and Taylor Made for making this all possible.

Rail Talk Episode 139: Nitrogen News & A Farewell to Aqueduct

This week on Rail Talk! Jon Green joins Joe Bianca with some major, exclusive breaking news that champion Nitrogen will take on the boys! Jon discusses what went into the decision by DJ Stable and Mark Casse to take on this historic challenge, and what it might mean for Nitrogen’s legacy if she were to pull off the victory. The boys also look forward to a stellar renewal of the $2-million Grade I Stephen Foster Handicap, featuring Sovereignty, White Abarrio, Magnitude and Baeza, plus tell you why the next most fascinating race on the card may be the maiden race opener. Finally, Joe gives his ode to Aqueduct as the ‘Big A’ prepares for its last week of live racing ever. Don’t miss any Rail Talk content! Be sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or wherever you get your pods. Thank you to our sponsors Taylor Made, Epic Insurance, The Green Group and Fasig-Tipton for their support.

Rail Talk Episode 138: New York State of Mind

This week on Rail Talk! Jon Green is back from France, just in time to join Joe Bianca in a celebration of the New York Knicks, who snapped a 53-year championship drought to bring the Big Apple back to the top of the sports world.Fret not, there’s plenty of racing discussion as well of course, as the boys react to a data leak of veterinary records, HISA’s reaction, and how valuable this data can be going forward. They also welcome Machmer Hall founder Carrie Brogden for a fascinating discussion about sales, breeding and increasing the value of off-track Thoroughbreds, and discuss the big races this week at Royal Ascot.Don’t miss any Rail Talk content! Be sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or wherever you get your pods. Thank you to our industry-leading sponsors Epic Insurance, Taylor Made, The Green Group and Fasig-Tipton for their support!

Rail Talk Episode 137: A Good Week for the Good Guys

This week on Rail Talk! Joe Bianca has just barely caught his breath from the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, and with Jon Green off celebrating in France, he’s joined by FanDuel TV’s Ashley Mailloux to react to an incredible week of racing, especially for the home teams.Joe and Ashley discuss Counting Stars’s breakout win in the Acorn, Nitrogen’s tour de force in the Ogden Phipps, the Kentucky Derby winner taking the Belmont after the skipping the Preakness, and everything in between. Then, DJ Stable and The Green Group’s Len Green stops by to heap more love on Nitrogen, Mark Casse and the new tax benefits for horsemen and owners.What a week, thank you everyone for riding with us and for all the congratulations. If you haven’t yet, please subscribe to the show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or wherever you get your pods. Shoutout to our all-star lineup of sponsors Fasig-Tipton, Taylor Made, The Green Group and Epic Insurance for their support!

Rail Talk Episode 136: Last Call for Belatoga

This week on Rail Talk! It’s the eve of one of the best racing weeks of the year, and Joe Bianca and Jon Green preview all the superstar-studded action of the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga. Who’s the horse to beat in the Belmont? Is the Met Mile the race of the year? How are the boys feeling as their beloved fillies Counting Stars and Nitrogen ready for their respective Grade I tests?Joe and Jon also react to the private sale of Preakness winner Napoleon Solo, as well as NYRA CEO David O’Rourke’s report on the drop in CAW wagering since NYRA’s attempts to limit their play were implemented. Then, excellent NYRA/Fox Sports analyst Acacia Courtney Clement stops by to look forward to some of the week’s most exciting action, discuss Miguel Clement’s ascent as a trainer and more.Don’t miss any Rail Talk content! Be sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or wherever you get your pods. Thank you as always to our sponsors Taylor Made, Epic Insurance, The Green Group and Fasig-Tipton for their support!