TDN Podcast

NFL Player-Turned-Horse Owner Mike Renfro Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:02:36 +0000

Mike Renfro, who played wide receiver in the NFL for 11 years, is now part of the team at CJ Thoroughbreds and is looking forward to this Saturday, when the partnership will send out Tom's Magic in the King's Plate at Woodbine. He joined us on this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the promising colt and his history in the sport.

Trainer Miguel Clement Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:46:27 +0000

Trainer Miguel Clement joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to recap his GI Fourstardave win with Deterministic. He also opens up about taking over the Clement stable from his father and talks about how American trainers are judged by their number of wins rather than their overall resume.

Librado Barocio, Trainer of Lovesick Blues, Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:34:59 +0000

The 2025 GI Bing Crosby marked the race of a lifetime for trainer Librado Barocio when he earned his first Grade I victory with Lovesick Blues. Barocio was still over the moon with the upset win at Del Mar when he joined us on this week's TDN Writers' Room.

Michael McCarthy Talks Journalism on TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:03:35 +0000

Trainer Michael McCarthy joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his superstar trainee Journalism. What were his takeaways from the Haskell win? Where is the son of Curlin headed next? We cover this and more.

NTRA’s Tom Rooney Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:17:12 +0000

Tom Rooney, President and CEO of the NTRA, joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss implications of 'The One Big Beautiful Bill' Act for the industry.

Acacia Clement Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:44:07 +0000

NYRA racing analyst Acacia Clement joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the start of the Saratoga race meet and provide a summer update on the Clement racing stable.

Richard Kent Joins TDN Conversations with Emma Berry

Katie Petrunyak — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:33:54 +0000

A visit to Richard Kent at Mickley Stud is guaranteed to involve some lively conversation – and lots of it – spiced with opinion, tips on horsemanship, and often some scurrilous gossip. Tune in to our latest episode of the TDN Conversations podcast with the breeder of Royal Ascot winner Docklands.

TDN Writers’ Room: A Tribute to D. Wayne Lukas

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:33:56 +0000

On this week's TDN Writers' Room, we pay tribute to D. Wayne Lukas. Friends and mentees, including Todd Pletcher, Bob Baffert, Kiaran McLaughlin and Gary Stevens, share their favorite memories and stories of 'The Coach.'

Ahead of Big Weekend, Kenny McPeek on Writers’ Room

Sue Finley — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:31:42 +0000

It will be a hugely important weekend for trainer Kenny McPeek as Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) and Mystik Dan (Goldencents) will be in action Saturday at Churchill Downs. Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna will be heavy favorite in the GII Fleur De Lis while 2024 GI Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan faces a tough assignment in a loaded GI Stephen Foster Stakes. To talk about the two biggest stars in his barn, his hiring of Jimmy Jerkens and even his new tattoo, McPeek was the Gainseway Guest of the Week on this week's Thoroughbred Daily News podcast presented by Keeneland.

NYRA’s David O’Rourke Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:52:13 +0000

David O'Rourke, the NYRA President and CEO, discusses the organization's successful Belmont weekend, the Belmont returning to Saratoga next year, and Belmont's hosting of the 2027 Breeders' Cup.

Jockey Junior Alvarado Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:06:24 +0000

Jockey Junior Alvarado joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his win aboard Sovereignty in the GI Belmont Stakes and the long road it took to get back to the winner's circle after an injury earlier this year.

TDN Conversations: Breeze-Up King Willie Browne

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:51:01 +0000

It was another memorable year on the breeze-up circuit for Willie Browne and 79-year-old joined this month's TDN Conversations podcast with Brian Sheerin to discuss his latest success and his storied background in the business.

Jamie Osborne, Trainer of Heart of Honor, Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:55:29 +0000

Trainer Jamie Osborne joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his Belmont contender Heart of Honor and share what it means to him to share the Triple Crown experience with his daughter, jockey Saffie Osborne.

Racecaller Frank Mirahmadi Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:42:23 +0000

Racecaller Frank Mirahmadi is counting down the days until this year's Belmont at Saratoga. He joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the upcoming Classic event and share his fondest racing memories.

Bobby Flay Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 21 May 2025 16:49:35 +0000

Chef and racehorse owner Bobby Flay joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss Crudo, a colt that he co-owns and that ran away with the Sir Barton Stakes on Preakness weekend. Will Crudo head to the Belmont next? Flay addresses this topic and much more.

West Point’s Terry Finley Discusses Preakness-Bound Sandman on Writers’ Room Podcast

Sue Finley — Wed, 14 May 2025 15:39:33 +0000

West Point Thoroughbreds has four horses entered this weekend at Pimlico, including Preakness contender Sandman. West Point Founder and President Terry Finley joined the this week's show.

Kentucky Derby-Winning Trainer Bill Mott on TDN Writers’ Room

Sue Finley — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:42:44 +0000

After a historic weekend where Godolphin swept the worldwide classics, including a Kentucky Derby win with Sovereignty (Into Mischief), the colt's trainer Bill Mott appeared on the TDN Writers' Room podcast, presented by Keeneland, as the Gainesway Guest of the Week.

Conversations with Emma Berry: Peter Stanley

Katie Petrunyak — Tue, 06 May 2025 12:33:48 +0000

In the latest edition of the TDN's Conversations podcast, Emma Berry takes a tour around New England Stud with Peter Stanley. As well as lending their name to the NHL's Stanley Cup, the Stanley family has a centuries-long association with the turf, with various members of the dynasty having made immensely significant contributions to British Thoroughbred breeding and racing.

Steve Kornacki Joins TDN Writers’ Room Kentucky Derby Show

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:25:05 +0000

NBC Racing analyst Steve Kornacki joins the TDN Writers' Room's Kentucky Derby Show. Plus, our hosts participate in a Derby-Oaks draft.

Sandman Part-Owner and Social Media Influencer Griffin Johnson Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:49:02 +0000

Griffin Johnson is one of the internet's most popular influencers, and as a 2.5% owner in Sandman, he has now turned his attention to the Kentucky Derby, where Sandman will go off as one of the favorites. He joins the TDN Writers' Room to talk about young people and horse racing.

Umberto Rispoli, Jockey of Journalism, Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:44:33 +0000

Jockey Umberto Rispoli will take on his third Kentucky Derby this year, but this time it will be with one of the likely favorites among the contenders in Michael McCarthy trainee Journalism. Rispoli discusses the promising 3-year-old in this week's TDN Writers' Room.

TDN Writers’ Room: Unpacking the Derby Preps

Katie Petrunyak — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:03:14 +0000

There are more than three weeks to go before the running of the GI Kentucky Derby, but it wasn't too early for the TDN Writers' Room Podcast team to dive into last weekend's preps and look ahead to the first Saturday in May. The Gainesway Guest of the Week was TDN European and International editor Emma Berry, who talked about how Donald Trump's proposed tariffs might affect European and U.S. racing.

TDN Conversations: Countdown to the Breeze-Up Sales

Katie Petrunyak — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:34:03 +0000

The breeze-up sales are just around the corner and in this latest edition of the TDN's Conversations podcast, Brian Sheerin catches up with Oliver St Lawrence, Amy Marnane and Eddie O'Leary to discuss their outlook on the market for 2025.

Len Green Talks Taxes, Derby Hopeful Sandman, on TDN Writers’ Room Podcast

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:05:00 +0000

Len Green was this week's Gainesway Guest of the Week on the TDN Writers' Room, joining us to discuss his GI Arkansas Derby winner Sandman and share some tips on how to save money on taxes.

Damon Thayer on the Dangers of Decoupling in Florida

Sue Finley — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:58:48 +0000

Damon Thayer is leading the fight against the decoupling movement in Florida, and appears on this week's TDN Writers' Room podcast to discuss what is happening with the effort.

Canadian Breeder David Anderson Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:36:01 +0000

On this week's TDN Writers' Room, owner and breeder David Anderson discusses the potential impact of tariffs on the Canadian Thoroughbred industry.

TRF’s Maggie Sweet Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:53:11 +0000

Maggie Sweet has been in her job at the TRF for a year now, after leaving Todd Pletcher Racing, and she has learned a lot–chiefly, that the racing industry isn't focusing enough on the need to provide lifetime dignified retirement for its athletes. She appears on the TDN Writers' Room to discuss the issue.

Locked and Journalism Co-Owner Aron Wellman Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:45:28 +0000

Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners joined this week's TDN Writers' Room after a huge weekend at Santa Anita for his partnership. The group co-owns GI Santa Anita Handicap victor Locked and GII San Felipe Stakes winner Journalism.

Emma Balding Joins the TDN Conversations Podcast

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:52:50 +0000

TDN Conversations is a new monthly podcast series and we are delighted to have been joined this month by Emma Balding, who discusses the history of her breeding operation with Emma Berry.

Robbie Norman, Owner of Coal Battle, Joins Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:12:44 +0000

Norman Stables' Coal Battle scored one for the little guy Sunday at Oaklawn Park, overtaking pacesetting California invader Madaket Road in upper stretch and leaving favored Sandman in his wake while striding home a 1 1/4-length winner of the GII Rebel Stakes. His owner, Robby Norman, joins this week's TDN Writers' Room podcast to talk about the race, his  Kentucky Derby aspirations, and the offers he has had to buy the horse.