Horse racing transitions into a busy period; the Claiming Crown showcases diverse talent, while HISA debates and emerging Derby contenders dominate the conversation.
Unlock Thanksgiving weekend racing insights: Del Mar's turf stars and Churchill Downs' graded stakes demand shrewd handicapping, trainer form analysis, and track condition awareness for winning bets.
Trainer form, weather paranoia, and Breeders' Cup hangover create handicapping opportunities, while Indiana breeding programs and top French imports offer unique betting angles.
The racing season transitions with track openings and weather challenges, while HISA regulations and purse structures shape jockey opportunities and race quality nationwide.
Gulfstream Park's drastic reduction in racing days signals a strategic shift prioritizing casinos, potentially ending South Florida thoroughbred racing and reshaping national competition.
Bobby Newman (Host) - Host of "Betting with Bobby" on the Horse Racing Radio Network.
Travis Stone (Announcer) - The race announcer at Churchill Downs.
Bob Nastanovich (Co-host of AMWager Weekend Stakes Preview) - Discussed the racing conditions at Del Mar and co-hosts the AMWager Weekend Stakes Preview.
Larry Collmus (Announcer) - Announcer for the Native Diver race.
Chris Barr (Director of Promotions and Events at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club) - Discussed upcoming events and races at Del Mar, including the Native Diver and Red Carpet stakes.
Robert Geller (Announcer) - Announcer for the Woodbine race.
John Dooley (Announcer) - Announcer for the Fair Grounds race.
Kelsey Grammer (Actor) - Provided a public service announcement for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Mike Penna (Host of Equine Forum) - Will have Pietre Moran as a guest on "Equine Forum" tomorrow.
Lee DeLapena (Producer) - Producer of "Betting with Bobby."
Organizations & Institutions
Horse Racing Radio Network (HRN) - The network broadcasting "Betting with Bobby."
Churchill Downs - A prominent racetrack mentioned for its ongoing races and conditions.
Aqueduct Racetrack - A racetrack mentioned for its ongoing races.
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots - A racetrack mentioned for its ongoing races and good weather conditions.
Gulfstream Park - A racetrack mentioned for its ongoing races and good weather conditions.
Woodbine Racetrack - A racetrack mentioned for its ongoing races.
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club - A racetrack mentioned for its racing cancellations due to rain and upcoming stakes races.
Santa Anita Park - A racetrack mentioned in the context of past horse injuries that led to current racing mandates in Southern California.
Hollywood Park - A former racetrack mentioned as a previous host of the Native Diver Stakes.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) (wwf.org/love) - An organization promoting freshwater protection.
Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) - An organization supporting injured veterans.
Vaccinate Your Family - An organization promoting pre-teen well visits and vaccinations, in collaboration with Merck.
Merck - A pharmaceutical company collaborating with Vaccinate Your Family for a public service announcement.
WildAid - An organization that produced a public service announcement encouraging carbon reduction.
Vet Tix (vettix.org) - An organization providing event tickets to veterans and service members.
Stronach Stables - Owner of the horse "Runaway Again."
Buckhead Racing - Owner of the horse "Feasible."
Ishmael Thoroughbreds - Owner of the horse "Desert Glow."
William Butler - Owner of the horse "Ori."
Michael Dubb - Owner of the horse "Pop Rocks."
Websites & Online Resources
World Wildlife Fund (wwf.org/love) - Website to learn more about protecting freshwater.
Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarrriorproject.org) - Website to learn more about supporting injured veterans.
The Environment Excuse (environmentexcuse.org) - A public service announcement website encouraging carbon reduction.
Vet Tix (vettix.org) - Website for veterans and service members to receive event tickets.
TVG Online - Platform where participants can play in the Del Mar Fall Handicapping Challenge.
HorseTourneys.com - Website hosting feeder contests for the Del Mar Fall Handicapping Challenge.
DMTC.com - Website for details on the Del Mar Fall Handicapping Challenge.
HorseRacingRadio.net - Website to stream the AMWager Weekend Stakes Preview and the First Bet Racing Show.
Other Resources
1987 Mass Cap - A horse race won by Broad Brush.
Native Diver - A legendary California-bred racehorse and a Hall of Fame inductee, for whom the Native Diver Stakes is named.
AMWager Weekend Stakes Preview - A show hosted by Bobby Newman and Bob Nastanovich that provides analysis and best bets for weekend stakes races.
The First Bet Racing Show - A show hosted by Bobby Newman and Bob Nastanovich every Thursday afternoon.
Equine Forum - A show hosted by Mike Penna.
Donovan L Ferguson Memorial Stakes - A stakes race for Louisiana-bred two-year-old fillies at Fair Grounds.
Ashbridges Bay - A minor stakes race for three-year-old fillies at Woodbine.
Commonwealth Turf - A stakes race at Churchill Downs.
Barbecue, Bourbon, and Beer - A trackside event at Del Mar sponsored by Brant Beef and Bulleit Bourbon.
Fall Handicapping Challenge - A live money contest at Del Mar sponsored by Yamava Resort and Casino at San Manuel.