Rail Talk Episode 130: Davids and Goliaths

Rail Talk Episode 135: Untimed and Untamed

This week on Rail Talk! Joe Bianca and Jon Green are reunited after back-to-back weeks with guest co-hosts, chomping at the bit to react to the Memorial Day card at Santa Anita and preview the upcoming Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.Fasig-Tipton President & CEO Boyd Browning then joins the show to discuss the groundbreaking Midlantic sale, which shattered records while featuring the first-of-its-kind untimed under-tack show. Is this the future of 2-year-old sales? And if so, what will that mean for horses, sellers and buyers?Joe and Jon also discuss a variety of exciting purse bonuses and incentives lined up for the reopening of Belmont Park in the fall, look forward to all the action for the home teams next week up in Saratoga and celebrate a milestone win for a friend of the show in the Epic Performance of the Week.Don’t miss one iota of Rail Talk content—join our ever-growing family by subscribing to the show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or wherever you get your pods. Shoutout to our beautiful sponsors Taylor Made, The Green Group, Epic Insurance and Fasig-Tipton for their continued support.

Rail Talk Episode 134: Oh Yu Again

This week on Rail Talk! Jon Green slides into the host chair alongside Michelle Yu for a packed episode covering everything from the Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness to the current state of the 3-year-old division. They also discuss Peter Brant’s headline-making decision to move a large percentage of his horses from Chad Brown, what goes into owner-trainer relationships behind the scenes, and the balancing act trainers face managing jockey assignments, owner expectations, and stable politics.Plus, the hosts reflect on the tragic loss of Hit Zero on Preakness weekend and have an honest conversation about horse safety, cardiac events, and the emotional reality behind the sport.Don’t miss any Rail Talk content—be sure to subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks as always to our sponsors Fasig-Tipton, Epic Insurance, The Green Group, and Taylor Made for their continued support.

Rail Talk Episode 133: Full Field, Empty Feeling

This week on Rail Talk! A truly unforgettable Kentucky Derby 152 is in the books, and Joe Bianca and Jon Green welcome two very special guests, NBC’s Steve Kornacki and Randy Moss, to break it all down from every angle. Cherie DeVaux becoming the first female trainer to take the Run for the Roses has captured America’s attention and imagination, so how do we capitalize on that interest? As Derby broadcasts continue to shatter viewership records, what if anything can be applied to how we present racing the rest of the year?Joe, Jon, Steve and Randy also discuss the Kentucky Oaks, in primetime for the first time, the staggering late odds drop on Churchill Downs Stakes winner T O Elvis, and much more. Plus Joe gives us his first-person perspective of running third in the Oaks with Counting Stars, then the boys react to HISA’s announcement that they’ll maintain the status quo on Lasix and wrap up the second annual Mage Rage Derby contest, won by our Kiwi friend Andrew Stewart!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. Thanks as always to the sponsors The Green Group, Epic Insurance, Fasig-Tipton, Airdrie Stud, and Taylor Made for their support.

Rail Talk Episode 132: Bell Biv DeVaux

This week on Rail Talk! A truly unforgettable Kentucky Derby 152 is in the books, and Joe Bianca and Jon Green welcome two very special guests, NBC’s Steve Kornacki and Randy Moss, to break it all down from every angle. Cherie DeVaux becoming the first female trainer to take the Run for the Roses has captured America’s attention and imagination, so how do we capitalize on that interest? As Derby broadcasts continue to shatter viewership records, what if anything can be applied to how we present racing the rest of the year?Joe, Jon, Steve and Randy also discuss the Kentucky Oaks, in primetime for the first time, the staggering late odds drop on Churchill Downs Stakes winner T O Elvis, and much more. Plus Joe gives us his first-person perspective of running third in the Oaks with Counting Stars, then the boys react to HISA’s announcement that they’ll maintain the status quo on Lasix and wrap up the second annual Mage Rage Derby contest, won by our Kiwi friend Andrew Stewart!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. Thanks as always to the sponsors The Green Group, Epic Insurance, Fasig-Tipton, Airdrie Stud, and Taylor Made for their support.

Rail Talk Episode 131: Derby Dancing

This week on Rail Talk! At long last, the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks are upon us, and Joe Bianca and Jon Green can barely contain their excitement.Both races are extremely competitive, and West Point Thoroughbreds’ Counting Stars will fly the flag for the home team on Friday night. Joe, just before heading to Louisville, provides insight into the mindset of their filly’s connections heading into the biggest race of her career, plus Joe and Jon cover the Derby from all angles and identify several must-see races on the undercards.Friend of the show Nick Tammaro then stops by after making the Derby and Oaks morning lines for the first time to shed light on the process of estimating the odds in a 20-horse field. One of the sharpest handicappers around, Nick also gives us his picks for a blockbuster weekend of stakes action, discusses the current state of dealing with CAW players, implores HISA to get involved in wagering issues, and more.Don’t miss any Rail Talk content! Join our beautiful and ever-growing family by subscribing to the show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or wherever you get your pods. Thank you to the sponsors Taylor Made, Fasig-Tipton, The Green Group and Epic Insurance for their support. Enjoy Derby week!