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Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "The Blood-Horse Calendar 2026" - A calendar filled with stunning photography, available by subscribing or renewing a Blood-Horse magazine subscription.

Videos & Documentaries

• "Riding High" (1950) directed by Frank Capra, starring Bing Crosby - A musical film about a man pursuing his passion for horse racing, mentioned as the answer to the impossible trivia question.

Organizations & Institutions

• Veterans Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) (vettix.org) - An organization that provides free or discounted event tickets to military members, veterans, and their families.
• Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) - A non-profit organization dedicated to helping injured veterans and service members heal and live normal lives.
• V Foundation for Cancer Research (v.org) - An organization that funds game-changing cancer research.
• National HBPA (nationalhbpa.com) - Works to protect the health and welfare of horses by advocating for research, national testing labs, and supporting thoroughbred retirement facilities.
• University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - A program in the College of Business that offers experienced guidance and study in equine business.
• Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA) - Partnered with the Kentucky HBPA to offer a $350,000 breeder's bonus at Churchill Downs.
• Kentucky HBPA - Partnered with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association to offer a $350,000 breeder's bonus at Churchill Downs.
• Iowa HBPA - Consulting with Damon Thayer and Corey Johnson to propose legislation to improve the economics of racing in Iowa.
• Thoroughbred Racing Initiative (thoroughbredracinginitiative.org) - Formed to protect the Florida breeding industry and fight against decoupling legislation.
• Ocala Breeders Sales - Part of the coalition fighting against decoupling in Florida.
• Gulfstream Horsemen - Part of the coalition fighting against decoupling in Florida.
• Tampa Horsemen - Part of the coalition fighting against decoupling in Florida.
• Ocala Stud - John Green from Ocala Stud is on the board of the Thoroughbred Racing Initiative.
• DJ Stable - Part of the Thoroughbred Racing Initiative.
• Eclipse Thoroughbreds - Aaron Wellman from Eclipse Thoroughbreds is on the board of the Thoroughbred Racing Initiative.

People Mentioned

• Nick Tammaro (TwinSpires handicapper and Sam Houston announcer) - Discussed handicapping strategies, including win bets, doubles, pick fives, and pick sixes.
• James Scully (TwinSpires) - Provides horse racing picks for the TwinSpires Triple Play segment.
• Kurt Becker (Keeneland) - Narrates the "Stroll Through Racing History" segment.
• Dale Romans (Trainer) - Participates in the "I Ask, They Answer" segment, discussing current topics in horse racing.
• Tim Wilkin (Turf Writer) - Participates in the "I Ask, They Answer" segment, discussing current topics in horse racing.
• Bobby Newman - Hosts "Betting with Bobby" on Fridays, discussing handicapping and racing.
• Corey Johnson - Involved with Damon Thayer in consulting with the Iowa HBPA to improve racing economics in Iowa.
• John G. Dooley - Influenced Nick Tammaro's race calling style.
• Travis Stone - Influenced Nick Tammaro's race calling style.
• Tom Durkin - Influenced Nick Tammaro's race calling style, known for his unique vocabulary and memorable calls.
• Terry Spargo - Influenced Nick Tammaro's race calling style, known for vivid and thorough descriptions.
• Dick Vitale (Basketball Analyst) - Mentioned as a cancer champion and inspiration for the V Foundation.
• Max Hirsch (Hall of Fame Trainer) - Bred and later claimed the racehorse Stymie.
• Hirsch Jacobs (Trainer) - Claimed Stymie and raced him in his wife's name.
• Ethel Jacobs - Owner of Stymie, whose husband claimed the horse for her.
• Robert J Kleberg - Owner of King Ranch, where Stymie was foaled.
• Bud Wallace (Turf Writer) - Wrote about Stymie's career.
• Charles Haggard (Dr.) - Owner of Green Ridge Farm, where Stymie stood at stud.
• Jason Beam - Called the Grade 2 Secretariat at Colonial Downs.

Websites & Online Resources

• Horse Racing Radio Network (horseracingradio.net) - The official website for podcasts and streaming.
• X (formerly Twitter) (@HRRN) - Social media platform for listener engagement.
• Facebook (Horse Racing Radio Network) - Social media platform for listener engagement.
• TwinSpires (twinspires.com) - Online wagering platform for horse racing.
• Brisnet (brisnet.com) - Resource for downloading past performances for horse races.
• Darley America (darleyamerica.com) - Website to learn more about essential quality and Darley stallions.
• Derby & Dance Party Video Horse Racing (derbydanceparty.com) - Provides video horse racing for corporate and personal events.
• Ace Your Retirement (aceyourretirement.org) - An online tool from AARP to help with retirement savings planning.
• Do I Have Pre-Diabetes? (doihaveprediabetes.org) - Website to take a risk test for pre-diabetes.
• Flare Strips (flarestrips.com) - Provides information on equine nasal strips.
• Farm Paint (farmpaint.com) - Sells coatings and paints for fences and barns.
• Blood-Horse (bloodhorse.com/winterspecial) - Website for subscribing to Blood-Horse magazine and claiming the 2026 calendar.

Other Resources

• "My Old Kentucky Home" - The song played at the Kentucky Derby, mentioned for its emotional impact.