TDN Podcast https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/ Horse Racing Weekly Podcast Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:05 +0000 en-US © 2016 TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions Horse Racing Weekly Podcast TDN Horse Racing Weekly Podcast TDN admin@pmadvertising.com clean http://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tdnpodcast-img-sm.jpg TDN Podcast https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/ Scott Daruty Talks CAW on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/scott-daruty-talks-caw-on-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:20:51 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=522887 Bill Finley,CAW play,Elite Turf CLub,podcast,Randy Moss,Scott Daruty,TD Thornton,TDN Writers' Room Scott Daruty, the President of Elite Turf Club, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss both frustrations and misconceptions surrounding CAWs. The Writers' Room team also examined the latest court decisions on HISA, talked all things Royal Ascot, and looked ahead to this weekend's racing.

]]> clean no 1:06:38 Katie Petrunyak Todd Pletcher Talks Belmont Duo on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/todd-pletcher-talks-belmont-duo-on-tdn-writers-room/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=520700 Belmont Stakes,Bill Finley,podcast,Powershift,Randy Moss,Renegade,TDN Writers' Room,Todd Pletcher,Zoe Cadman Todd Pletcher has a heavy hand in this weekend's Belmont Stakes with morning-line favorite Renegade and stablemate Powershift. The Hall of Fame trainer discusses the sophomore duo, relives Belmont wins from years past, and shares his thoughts on changing the schedule of the Triple Crown.

]]> clean no 1:12:05 Katie Petrunyak John Heims Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/john-heims-joins-the-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 27 May 2026 19:11:16 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=519968 Belmont,Bill Finley,John Heims,Midlantic racing,Monmouth Park,Paco Lopez,podcast,Randy Moss,Stephen Foster,TDN Writers' Room,Zoe Cadman

John Heims joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to talk about the future of racing at Monmouth Park. The Writers' Room team also discussed highlights from Memorial Day weekend racing and looked ahead to Belmont Stakes weekend and what is likely to be a star-studded GI Stephen Foster.

]]> clean no 00:50:57 Katie Petrunyak Lisa Lazarus Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/lisa-lazarus-joins-the-tdn-writers-room-3/ Wed, 20 May 2026 18:09:02 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=518996 Bill Finley,HISA,injury rate,Lasix,Lisa Lazarus,podcast,Randy Moss,TDN Writers' Room,vet scratches,Zoe Cadman On this week's TDN Writers' Room, HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus discussed recent developments like the Lasix vote, the controversy over regulatory vet scratches, and the historically low injury rates under HISA.

]]> clean no 1:05:28 Katie Petrunyak Donna Barton Brothers Talks Preakness on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/donna-barton-brothers-talks-preakness-on-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 13 May 2026 18:45:04 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=518131 Bill Finley,Iron Honor,Laurel Park,Ocelli,podcast,Preakness,Randy Moss,TDN Writers' Room,Zoe Cadman The TDN Writers' Room crew sits down ahead of this weekend's GI Preakness Stakes to handicap the race, but also lament the quality of the field. Donna Barton Brothers joins the show on her last Triple Crown trail as an NBC racing analyst.

]]> clean no 1:24:29 Katie Petrunyak TDN Writers’ Room: 2026 Kentucky Derby Edition https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/tdn-writers-room-2026-kentucky-derby-edition/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:58:47 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=516192 Bill Finley,Chief Wallabee,Churchill Downs,Commandment,Jerry Bailey,Kentucky Derby,podcast,Randy Moss,Renegade,TDN Writers' Room,The Puma,Zoe Cadman Tune in to the 2026 Kentucky Derby edition of the TDN Writers' Room. The crew takes a deep dive into the full field and NBC racing analyst joins in to take a wider look at the Derby, plus Saturday's undercard and Friday's Kentucky Oaks.

]]> clean no 1:04:34 Katie Petrunyak Mike Repole Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/mike-repole-joins-the-tdn-writers-room-3/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:34:55 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=515179 Bill Finley,Breeders' Cup,Kentucky Derby,Mike Repole,podcast,Randy Moss,Renegade,TDN Writers' Room,The Jockey Club,Zany,Zoe Cadman Mike Repole joined this week's TDN Writers' Room presented by Keeneland to discuss his criticisms of industry leaders and the future of the sport, as well as his Kentucky Derby contender Renegade and Oaks filly Zany.

]]> clean no 1:17:11 Katie Petrunyak The Jockey Club’s Everett Dobson Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/the-jockey-clubs-everett-dobson-joins-the-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:00:26 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=514196 Bill Finley,Everett Dobson,Kentucky Derby,Mike Repole,podcast,Randy Moss,TDN Writers' Room,The Jockey Club,Zoe Cadman It's no secret that The Jockey Club has come under fire recently, particularly from owner Mike Repole. The Jockey Club Chairman Everett Dobson joined this week's TDN Writers' Room presented by Keeneland to address some of the criticism and to talk about other issues.

]]> clean no 1:17:38 Katie Petrunyak Nick Luck Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/nick-luck-joins-the-tdn-writers-room-2/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:05 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=513144 Nick Luck joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to talk about his history in racing, his rise to success in broadcasting and podcasting, and his opinions on the future of the sport.

]]> clean no 1:19:45 Katie Petrunyak Cherie DeVaux Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/cherie-devaux-joins-the-tdn-writers-room-2/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:09:36 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=512341 Bill Finley,Cherie DeVaux,Englishman,Golden Tempo,Nymue,podcast,Randy Moss,Reagan's Honor,She Feels Pretty,TDN Writers' Room,trainer,Zoe Cadman Trainer Cherie DeVaux joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss her Blue Grass Stakes-bound trainee Reagan's Honor, plus a host of other stable stars including Golden Tempo, Nymue and Englishman.

]]> clean no 1:23:06 Katie Petrunyak Tom Rooney Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/tom-rooney-joins-the-tdn-writers-room-2/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:55:30 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=511320 Bill Finley,gambling tax,NHC,NTRA,podcast,Randy Moss,SAFE Act,TDN Writers' Room,Tom Rooney,Zoe Cadman The NTRA's Tom Rooney joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the impending federal tax on gambling, the SAFE Act, another successful NHC, and more.

]]> clean no 1:12:18 Katie Petrunyak Trainer Riley Mott Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/trainer-riley-mott-joins-the-tdn-writers-room/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:36:20 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=510509 Bill Finley,Incredibolt,Pin Oak Stud,podcast,Randy Moss,Riley Mott,TDN Writers' Room,Virginia Derby,Zoe Cadman Trainer Riley Mott joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the steady growth of his stables in its first four years and the emergence of a top-level talent. Following Incredibolt's impressive score in the Virginia Derby, Mott talks about the progression of his stable star and the team's plans as they look toward the Kentucky Derby.

]]> clean no 1:11:58 Katie Petrunyak Alex Lieblong Joins TDN Writers’ Room Ahead of Reef Runner’s Dubai Bid https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/alex-lieblong-joins-tdn-writers-room-ahead-of-reef-runners-dubai-bid/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:43:21 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=509588 Alex Lieblong,Dubai,Dubai World Cup,Middle East,podcast,Randy Moss,Reef Runner,TD Thornton,TDN Writers' Room,Zoe Cadman Despite the current conflict in neighboring countries, G2 1351 Turf Sprint winner Reef Runner has been training in Dubai to make his next start on Dubai World Cup day. Owner Alex Lieblong joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to talk about his decision to soon be joining his stable star in Dubai.

]]> clean no 1:05:18 Katie Petrunyak TDN Conversations Podcast: Barry Lynch https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/tdn-conversations-podcast-barry-lynch/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:13:17 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=508050 Barry Lynch,bloodstock agent,Brian Sheerin,Conversations,Garden Of Eden,Lusail,podcast,Venetian Sun Bloodstock agent Barry Lynch provided an peak behind the curtain about what life as a bloodstock agent is really like in the latest installment of the TDN Conversations podcast. 

]]> clean no 00:43:07 Katie Petrunyak Trainer Todd Pletcher Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/trainer-todd-pletcher-joins-the-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:18:27 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=507930 Bill Finley,Chief Wallabee,Churchill Downs,Class President,HISA,Jackson Hole,podcast,Randy Moss,TDN Writers' Room,Todd Pletcher,Zoe Cadman Trainer Todd Pletcher had a lot to discuss on this week's TDN Writers' Room. This weekend on the Kentucky Derby trail, he'll send Jackson Hole to the GII Fountain of Youth Stakes and Class President to the GII Rebel Stakes, plus he has two fillies in the GII Davona Dale Stakes.

]]> clean no 1:00:29 Katie Petrunyak Brendan Walsh Talks Bella Ballerina on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/brendan-walsh-talks-bella-ballerina-on-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:48 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=507253 Bella Ballerina,Bill Finley,Brendan Walsh,Godolphin,Maxfield,podcast,Pretty Mischievous,Randy Moss,TDN Writers' Room,Zoe Cadman Trainer Brendan Walsh joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his undefeated 3-year-old filly Bella Ballerina after her win in the GII Rachel Alexandra Stakes. He also shares stories of the filly's Kentucky Oaks-winning half-sister, Pretty Mischievous, and some of his other favorite past trainees.

]]> clean no 1:02:06 Katie Petrunyak Mark Casse Celebrates Big Weekend on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/mark-casse-celebrates-big-weekend-on-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:08:42 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=506378 Bill Finley,Kentucky Derby,Kentucky Oaks,Mark Casse,Nitrogen,OBS Sale,podcast,Randy Moss,Silent Tactic,TDN Writers' Room Trainer Mark Casse joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to recap a big weekend with GIII Southwest Stakes winner Silent Tactic and fan-favorite filly Nitrogen. He also discusses the recent announcement of him being named chairman of OBS.

]]> clean no 1:15:38 Katie Petrunyak Chris Block Talks Future of Illinois Racing on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/chris-block-talks-future-of-illinois-racing-on-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:13:55 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=505636 Arlington Park,Bill Finley,Chris Block,Hawthorne Park,Illinois racing,Randy Moss,TDN Writers' Room,Zoe Cadman Chris Block, the President of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, discusses the recent events at Hawthorne and the future of Illinois racing.

]]> clean no 1:10:12 Katie Petrunyak Saffie Joseph Jr. Celebrates Pegasus 1-2 on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/saffie-joseph-jr-celebrates-pegasus-1-2-on-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:43:39 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=504924 Bill Finley,Pegasus World Cup,podcast,Randy Moss,Saffie Joseph,Skippylongstocking,TDN Writers' Room,trainer,White Abarrio Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. finished 1-2 in last weekend's GI Pegasus World Cup with Skippylongstocking and White Abarrio. He joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to talk about the impressive achievement.

]]> clean no 00:56:01 Katie Petrunyak TDN Conversations with Emma Berry: Luca Cumani https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/tdn-conversations-with-emma-berry-luca-cumani/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:44:30 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=504028 breeder,Fittocks Stud,High-Rise,Kahyasi,Luca Cumani,Sara Cumani,TDN Conversations,trainer Luca Cumani and his wife Sara have long run a successful breeding establishment in tandem with the training operation, but since his retirement from the training ranks in 2018, Luca has joined Sara in making this his main focus. Luca took the time to join TDN Conversations, presented by Saracen Horse Feeds.

]]> clean no 40:06 Katie Petrunyak Bill Knauf Talks Maryland Racing on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/bill-knauf-talks-maryland-racing-on-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:16:39 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=503360 Bill Finley,Bill Knauf,Laurel Park,Maryland Racing,podcast,Preakness,Randy Moss,TDN Writers' Room,Zoe Cadman Bill Knauf, the president and general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to outline plans for the future of racing in Maryland, including this year's Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park.

]]> clean no 1:05:42 Katie Petrunyak John Sikura Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/john-sikura-joins-the-tdn-writers-room-2/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:16:40 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=502572 Barnes.]]> Barnes,Bill Finley,california racing,Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa,John Sikura,podcast,Randy Moss,TDN Writers' Room,Thorpedo Anna,Zoe Cadman John Sikura, President of Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, joins the TDN Writers' Room for a candid discussion on the future of California racing and potential paths toward revitalization. Sikura also shares an inside look at current life at the farm, providing updates on everything from champion Thorpedo Anna to new sire Barnes.

]]> clean no 57:26 Katie Petrunyak TDN Writers’ Room Holiday Special https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/tdn-writers-room-holiday-special/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:35:10 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=501058 Baeza,Bill Finley,Book'em Danno,journalism,podcast,Randy Moss,She Feels Pretty,Sovereignty,Writers' Room,Zoe Cadman In this festive finale to the TDN Writers' Room in 2025, the team of Bill Finley, Randy Moss and Zoe Cadman looked back on some of their favorite races and horses of the year. They answered a few listener write-in questions and even fielded a few curveball questions sent in by the producers. Tune in for a trip down memory lane and a look ahead to 2026 with the Writers' Room.

]]> clean no 1:08:17 Katie Petrunyak Brad Cox Talks Further Ado, Hit Show on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/brad-cox-talks-further-ado-hit-show-on-tdn-writers-room/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:55:30 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=499595 Bill Finley,Bishops Bay,Brad Cox,Cannoneer,Further Ado,Hit Show,podcast,Randy Moss,T.D. Thornton,TDN Writers' Room,trainer Trainer Brad Cox joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss stable stars like GII Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes winner Further Ado, 'TDN Rising Star presented by Hagyard' Cannoneer, GII Clark Stakes runner-up Hit Show and others.

]]> clean no 1:16:37 Katie Petrunyak Dale Romans Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/dale-romans-joins-the-tdn-writers-room-2/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:36:01 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=498230 Bill Finley,Dale Romans,Kentucky,podcast,Randy Moss,TDN Writers' Room,trainer,United States Senate,Zoe Cadman Dale Romans, a veteran trainer of the Kentucky racing circuit, joins us on this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his recent announcement that he will be making a run at the United States Senate.

]]> clean no 57:38 Katie Petrunyak Damon Thayer Talks Decoupling on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/damon-thayer-talks-decoupling-on-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:53:08 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=497586 Bill Finley,Damon Thayer,decoupling,Florida Racing,Gulfstream Park,podcast,Randy Moss,Stronach Group,TDN Writers' Room On this week's TDN Writers' Room, former Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer discusses where the decoupling fight stands in Florida.

]]> clean no 57:47 Katie Petrunyak Breeders’ Cup-Winning Trainer Jose D’Angelo Joins TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/breeders-cup-winning-trainer-jose-dangelo-joins-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:23:36 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=496898 Bentornato,Bill Finley,Breeders' Cup,Jose D'Angelo,podcast,Randy Moss,Shisospicy,TDN Writers' Room,trainer,Zoe Cadman Jose Francisco D'Angelo joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss not only his first, but also his second, Breeders' Cup victory. The Venezuelan trainer earned back-to-back scores on Breeders' Cup Saturday with Shisospicy and Bentornato.

]]> clean no 1:08:25 Katie Petrunyak Brook Smith Talks Sierra Leone on TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/brook-smith-talks-sierra-leone-on-tdn-writers-room/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:45:31 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=494970 Sierra Leone and Juvenile Turf Sprint-bound Schwarzenegger at this year's Breeders' Cup. The enthusiastic owner joined us on this week's TDN Writers' Room.]]> Bill Finley,Breeders' Cup,Brook Smith,podcast,Randy Moss,Schwarzenegger,Sierra Leone,TDN Writers' Room,Zoe Cadman Brook Smith will be represented by Classic contender Sierra Leone and Juvenile Turf Sprint-bound Schwarzenegger at this year's Breeders' Cup. The enthusiastic owner joined us on this week's TDN Writers' Room.

]]> clean no 1:14:05 Katie Petrunyak Spendthrift’s Ned Toffey Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/spendthrifts-ned-toffey-joins-the-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:55:10 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=493682 Bill Finley,Kopion,Ned Toffey,podcast,Randy Moss,Spendthrift Farm,Tamara,TDN Writers' Room,Ted Noffey,Tommy Joe,Zoe Cadman Ned Toffey joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the stacked lineup of Spendthrift Farm-owned horses pointing for the Breeders' Cup, including the General Manager's namesake, Ted Noffey, who figures to be the favorite in the Juvenile.

]]> clean no 1:02:14 Katie Petrunyak Will Walden Joins the TDN Writers’ Room https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/podcast/will-walden-joins-the-tdn-writers-room/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:10:50 +0000 Katie Petrunyak https://wp.tdn.pmadv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=492794 Bill Finley,Breeders' Cup,Coolmore Turf Mile,podcast,Randy Moss,Rehtorical,Stable Recovery,TDN Writers' Room,trainer,Will Walden Trainer Will Walden joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his first career Grade I win with Rhetorical in the Coolmore Turf Mile.

]]> clean no 1:03:19 Katie Petrunyak