Jockey's Grit, Trainer's Senate Run, and Racing's Future
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Books
- "The Derby" by Ted Naifi - Mentioned as a horse to beat on the Kentucky Derby trail.
People Mentioned
- Brian Hernandez Jr. - Jockey who returned to the winner's circle after a serious fall.
- Kenny McPeek - Trainer for whom jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. won on Sir Grayland.
- Manny Franco - Rider mentioned as potentially underrated in New York racing.
- Ortiz brothers - Mentioned in relation to jockey Manny Franco's standing in New York.
- Flavien Prat - Rider mentioned in relation to jockey Manny Franco's standing in New York.
- Rosario - Rider mentioned in relation to jockey Manny Franco's standing in New York.
- Johnny V - Rider mentioned in relation to jockey Manny Franco's standing in New York.
- Castellano - Rider mentioned in relation to jockey Manny Franco's standing in New York.
- Vincent Shamon - Rider mentioned as potentially underrated and deserving of more opportunities.
- Dylan Davis - Rider discussed in terms of his game improving and needing a big horse.
- Lava Man - Famous claimer who ended up in the Hall of Fame.
- Jesus's Team - Another example of a successful claimer.
- Fusiachi Pegasus - A $4 million horse that won the Derby in 2000.
- Dunkirk - A $3.7 million horse that finished 11th in the 2009 Derby.
- Mendelson - A $3 million horse that was last in the 2018 Derby.
- Sierra Leone - Horse that was second in the Derby last year and sold for approximately $2.3 million.
- Good Magic - A million-dollar horse that finished second in the Derby.
- Chad Brown - Trainer of horses Rebel's Romance, Spirit of St. Louis, and Ways and Means.
- John Sheriff - Trainer of horse Baezza.
- Baffert - Trainer of horse Nice O's.
- Frank - Mentioned in relation to Whisper Hill Farm and Stone Street.
- Damon Thayer - Guest scheduled to discuss the Florida decoupling situation.
- Kieran McLaughlin - Agent for jockeys Luis Saez and John Velazquez.
- John Velazquez - Hall of Fame jockey whose book is handled by Kieran McLaughlin.
- Luis Saez - Jockey who will be based at Oaklawn Park this winter.
- Nick Zito - Mentioned in the context of a "right or wrong" statement about a horse.
- Ted Naifi - Mentioned as the horse to beat on the Kentucky Derby trail.
Organizations & Institutions
- University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Presented the show and is a sponsor.
- College of Business - Part of the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program.
Websites & Online Resources
- Dale Romans.com - Website for donations and information related to Dale Romans' Senate run.
Other Resources
- The Claiming Crown - A day of racing for claiming horses, referred to as the "Breeders' Cup of claiming horses."
- Florida decoupling - A situation discussed as a potential threat to the thoroughbred industry.