Thanksgiving Racing: Handicapping Del Mar's Turf & Young Stars
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Resources & Recommendations
People Mentioned
- David Jerkens (Racing Secretary at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club) - Interviewed about the Del Mar Fall Turf Festival and challenges with horse shipping.
- Mike Penna ("Baron of the Backstretch") - Will discuss handicapping angles and strategies on the Equine Forum.
- Kevin Kerstein (Churchill Downs) - Will discuss handicapping angles and strategies on the Equine Forum.
- Jude Fell ("The Punter") - Will discuss handicapping angles and strategies on the Equine Forum.
- Kevin Kilroy (Handicapper) - Will discuss handicapping angles and strategies on the Equine Forum.
- Ashley Anderson (Handicapper) - Will discuss handicapping angles and strategies on the Equine Forum.
- Nick Tammaro (Handicapper) - Will discuss handicapping angles and strategies on the Equine Forum.
- Darren Zancanelli (Handicapper) - Will discuss handicapping angles and strategies on the Equine Forum.
- Kurt Becker - Host of "A Stroll Through Racing History" segment on the Equine Forum.
- Dale Romans - Will tackle sports topics on "I Ask They Answer" segment on the Equine Forum.
- Tim Wilkin - Will tackle sports topics on "I Ask They Answer" segment on the Equine Forum.
Organizations & Institutions
- United States Forest Service - Mentioned in a public service announcement about discovering nature.
- Ad Council - Partnered with the United States Forest Service for a public service announcement.
- Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption - Works to change the lives of teenagers at risk of aging out of foster care.
- Keeneland - Presents Kurt Becker's "A Stroll Through Racing History" segment.
- Shriners Hospitals for Children - Provides care for children with conditions like osteogenesis imperfecta.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - Partnered with Project Yellow Light and Ad Council for a PSA against distracted driving.
- Project Yellow Light - Partnered with NHTSA and Ad Council for a PSA against distracted driving.
- American Medical Association (AMA) - Partnered with the CDC and Ad Council for a PSA about flu shots.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Partnered with the AMA and Ad Council for a PSA about flu shots.
- University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in the College of Business - Presents the "I Ask They Answer" segment on the Equine Forum.
Websites & Online Resources
- Discovertheforest.org - Website to find a trail near you, promoted by the US Forest Service.
- Davethomasfoundation.org - Website to learn more about helping children in foster care.
- Loveshriners.org - Website to learn how to share love and support Shriners Hospitals for Children.
- Horseracingradio.net - Website to access archives, schedules, and listen to shows from the Horse Racing Radio Network.
- Bloodhorse.com - Source for horse racing news and headlines, specifically BloodHorse News Update.
- Churchilldowns.com - Website for information about the Churchill Downs fall meet and social media platforms.
- TVG.com - Online platform for participating in the Del Mar handicapping challenge.
- Stoptextstopwrecks.org - Website for a public service announcement about distracted driving.
- Getmyflushot.org - Website for information about flu shots.
- Popejude.com - Website for information from Jude Fell, "The Punter".
Other Resources
- "BloodHorse" (Magazine) - Featured Forever Young's Breeders' Cup Classic victory on its December cover, along with other articles.
- "France Galop website" - Used by Bob Nastanovich to watch replays of Special Wood's races.