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"The Kentucky Derby" by John White - Mentioned as a resource for understanding the historical context and trends of major horse races.
Videos & Documentaries
"The Classic" replay - Discussed as a race that lived up to expectations and showcased exceptional performances.
Research & Studies
Breeding data and trends for juvenile turf sprinting - Discussed in relation to analyzing the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint and understanding how the race might play out.
Tools & Software
The Breeders' Cup website - Used as a source for race information and replays.
Articles & Papers
Trends for the Breeders' Cup Sprint - Discussed as a factor in handicapping the race, specifically regarding gate-to-wire winners.
People Mentioned
John White - Mentioned as an expert who provided insights and predictions on horse performances, particularly regarding Ted Nafi and Forever Young.
Flavien Prat - Mentioned for his jockey skills, specifically his ride on Contrary Thinking in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Junior Alvarado - Highlighted for his jockey performance, particularly in the Distaff race.
Bill Mott - Credited for his training, specifically with the horse Stella in the Distaff race.
Aidan O'Brien - Mentioned for tying a record with Gustat's win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.
Bob Baffert - Mentioned multiple times as a trainer with horses in several Breeders' Cup races.
Chad Brown - Mentioned in the context of the lack of strong American two-year-old turf horses.
Brad Cox - Mentioned in the context of the lack of strong American two-year-old turf horses.
Ryan Stillman - Mentioned as someone the podcast hosts discussed the state of American two-year-old turf horses with.
Jeff Bowers - Mentioned in the chat regarding concerns about Ted Nafi's performance.
Samich - Mentioned as someone who asked about the rankings of horses behind Ted Nafi.
Scotty - Mentioned as someone who has had success playing Stable Stakes.
Florent Geroux - Mentioned for his quote about riding Contrary Thinking in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Johnny V (John Velazquez) - Mentioned in the context of his ride on Fierceness in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Organizations & Institutions
Blinkers Off - The podcast itself.
Racing Dudes - The website and associated brand, offering free and premium picks.
Stable Stakes - A fantasy horse racing game.
Kentucky Derby - Mentioned as a major race and a potential target for horses like Ted Nafi.
Saudi Cup - Mentioned as a prestigious international race.
Dubai World Cup - Mentioned as a potential target race for horses.
Eclipse Awards - Discussed in the context of voting for year-end awards.
Aqueduct - A racetrack mentioned as a place for future racing.
Gulfstream - A racetrack mentioned as a place for future racing.
Del Mar - A racetrack mentioned as a place for future racing.
Santa Anita - A racetrack mentioned as a place for future racing.
Woodbine - A racetrack where Notable Speech raced before the Breeders' Cup.
Keeneland - A racetrack mentioned in relation to Tommy Joe's performance.
Laurel - A racetrack mentioned in relation to Ultimate Love's performance.
Florida Derby - Mentioned as a potential race for Ted Nafi.
Fountain of Youth Stakes - Mentioned as a potential race for Ted Nafi.
Travers Stakes - Mentioned in relation to Sovereignty's past performance.
Belmont Stakes - Mentioned in relation to Sovereignty's past performance.
Whitney Stakes - Mentioned as a hypothetical race for Forever Young.
Pacific Classic - Mentioned in relation to Fierceness's trip.
Courses & Educational Resources
"The Road to the Derby" - Implied as a series or ongoing discussion leading up to the Kentucky Derby.
Websites & Online Resources
racingnews.com - Website for free picks.
racingdudes.com - Website for premium selections and free picks.
youtube.com - Platform where episodes of Blinkers Off are available.
stable-stakes.com - Website for the fantasy horse racing game.
Other Resources
The Betting Bible - A resource used by the podcast hosts for making betting picks, which proved profitable during the Breeders' Cup.
The "magic mike show" - Mentioned as a show that may feature guests.
The "fantasy leagues" - Upcoming fantasy sports leagues for horse racing.