On The Lead

By In The Money Media Network

On the Lead is a new podcast presented by The Jockey Club in association with In the Money Media. The goal of the series is to have entertaining and interesting conversations with varying industry voices targeting owners, breeders, fans, and anyone interested in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. The podcasts will also a feature a mailbag component that will incorporate questions from the audience. The show will be hosted by Shannon Kelly, executive director of The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, and Peter Thomas Fornatale of In the Money Media.

3 episodes

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Racing's New Chair: Elevating Welfare, Transparency, and Growth

Nov 10, 2025

New Jockey Club Chair Everett Dobson champions advancing horse welfare, boosting wagering transparency, and emulating the NBA's fan engagement to propel Thoroughbred racing's growth.

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Horses Heal: Stable Recovery's Purposeful Path from Addiction

Oct 14, 2025

Horse racing's unique structure and profound human-animal bonds provide purposeful employment and second chances, fostering empathy, trust, and sobriety for individuals in recovery.

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Ratings Races: Simplifying Competition, Boosting Participation

Jul 13, 2025

Ratings Races simplify conditions, creating competitive fields with an algorithm that predicts horse form, benefiting owners and bettors by extending careers and fostering deeper connections.

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