Claiming Crown Success Fuels Derby Dreams Amid HISA Debates

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "Casey's Shadow" - A movie about quarter horse racing, mentioned as the only realistic horse racing movie the caller had seen.

People Mentioned

• Patrick Valenzuela (Jockey) - Mentioned as having been denied a license in California and potentially still needing to ride for financial reasons.
• Norberto Arroyo Jr. (Jockey) - Mentioned as having been denied a license in California.
• Bob Nastanovich - Co-host of a previous show, discussed Paco Lopez's suspension with the current hosts.
• Jonathan Wong (Trainer) - Mentioned as a trainer who found refuge in states not compliant with HISA regulations during a suspension.
• Mike Rapolei (Co-owner of Mind Frame) - Criticized for his comments regarding jockey Dylan Davis and the Jockey Club Gold Cup race.
• Todd Pletcher (Trainer) - Criticized for comments made about jockey Dylan Davis and the Jockey Club Gold Cup race, and his father JJ Pletcher was also mentioned.
• Billy Fox (Jockey) - Mentioned as a rider who rode during a jockey strike in New York around 1980.
• Tammy Fox (Jockey) - Mentioned as a rider who rode during a jockey strike in New York around 1980.
• Gary Cooper (Jockey) - Mentioned as a good rider in Cleveland many years ago.
• Danny Weiler (Jockey) - Mentioned as a good rider in Cleveland many years ago.
• Tommy Myers (Jockey) - Mentioned as a good rider in Cleveland many years ago.
• Junior Rivera (Alberto Rivera Jr.) (Jockey/Jocks Guild Representative) - Mentioned as a good rider and a representative for the Jock's Guild.
• Corey Moran (Agent) - Mentioned as Paco Lopez's longtime agent.
• Mike Moran (Former Rider/Agent) - Mentioned as Corey Moran's younger brother, a former tall rider from Cleveland who won a stake for Woody Stephens.
• Randy Wimmer - The real-life person "Casey's Shadow" was based on.
• Kirk Ziadie (Trainer) - Mentioned as a trainer who reappeared in Louisiana after a 10-year layoff.
• Juan Cano (Trainer) - Mentioned as a trainer at Delta Downs.
• Alexis Smith (Actress) - Starred in the movie "Casey's Shadow."
• Woody Stephens (Trainer) - Mentioned as a trainer Mike Moran won a stake for.

Organizations & Institutions

• HISA (Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority) - Discussed extensively regarding its suspensions, effectiveness, and compliance issues in various states.
• Jock's Guild - Mentioned in relation to Junior Rivera being a representative for the organization.
• United States Forest Service - A sponsor of the "Discover the Forest" initiative.
• Ad Council - Partnered with the US Forest Service and US Department of Health and Human Services for public service campaigns.
• US Department of Health and Human Services - A sponsor of the "Fatherhood.gov" initiative.

Websites & Online Resources

• Brisnet.com - The main sponsor and topic of the call-in show, offering handicapping reports, past performances, pedigree information, and data files.
• Brisnet.com/plans - Specific page for Brisnet.com's performance plans.
• Brisnet.com/apr - Specific page for Brisnet.com's American Produce Records online.
• HorseRacingRadio.net - The website for the Horse Racing Radio Network, where listeners can access archives of shows like "The Equine Forum."
• DiscoverTheForest.org - Website for the "Discover the Forest" initiative.
• Fatherhood.gov - Website for the "Dadication" initiative.
• HRRN.Podbean.com - Website for the Horse Racing Radio Network's podcasts.
• Apple Podcasts - Platform where HRRN podcasts can be found.

Other Resources

• The Equine Forum (Radio Show) - Hosted by Kurt Becker and Mike Penna, offering interviews and segments on thoroughbred racing history.