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We recorded this fun episode of Talk Racing To Me with Naomi on quite a special day for Maggie Wolfendale. Happy Anniversary to her and the Englishman she married, Tom Morley! The show starts pretty straightforward, reflecting on the Belmont Stakes weekend action, and the stars we got to see. However, we go into uncharted territory after! Listen to the end..

After a busy and successful week for jockey Jose Ortiz, he joins Naomi to talk about his recent and first-ever Preakness Stakes victory on board of Early Voting for trainer Chad Brown and owner Seth Klarman. Listen to him recalling every moment of the race, and his emotional reaction afterward.

Man of the moment, Eric Reed, trainer of this year’s long-shot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike, joined me this morning in between his many media obligations whilst at the barn at Mercury Equine Centre in Lexington. Listen to Eric’s career story, as well as getting an update on Rich Strike, their next move, what he thought of the outrider incident directly after the wire, and much more.

Dubai Racing TV producer and presenter, as well as a globetrotting writer, Michael Adolphson joins from Dubai to go over every single Kentucky Derby and Oaks runner. Follow him on Twitter for tremendous racing insight: @AdolphsonRacing We landed on the following selections! Mikey’s Picks: Derby Top 3 1. Taiba 2. Messier 3. Pioneer of Medina Oaks Top 3 1. Shahama 2. Echo Zulu 3. Kathleen O. Naomi’s picks: Derby Top 3 1. Epicenter 2. Messier 3. Taiba Oaks Top 3 1. Nest 2. Kathleen O. 3. Echo Zulu Good luck all!

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know and more about the Kentucky Derby! Freelance turf writer and author Jennifer Kelly, who has written about Sir Barton, the first ever Triple Crown winner, and has a book coming out in the spring of 2023 on Gallant Fox and his son Omaha, joined Naomi. A variety of topics were addressed: Why is the KY Derby always (nearly always) run on the first Saturday in May? When did the term Triple Crown become popular? How did the field sizes fluctuate and become regulated over the decades? How have the fillies fared over the years? Time records and the story of Sham The difference between the inaugural distance and current 1m1/4 This is the show to get you in a DERBY STATE OF MIND

Catch up with trainer Brittany Russell and the season she’s had with her team. A young and rising trainer who continues to progress with her runners. This week’s show ends with a tribute to racing’s most loveable loser: Zippy Chippy. 100 starts without a win. He lived out his days at Old Friend’s Cabin Creek, and turned into a fan favorite. Owner and manager JoAnn Pepper recounts his stories.

There’s been plenty of talk about opening day at Keeneland, how about we give a little love to the Great Race Place?! Britney Eurton, on air host and reporter for both NBC Sports and TVG will be covering all the action from Santa Anita Park on Saturday, which includes the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby and Grade 2 Santa Anita Oaks. Let her guide you through the important Kentucky Derby prep and tell you the stories behind the runners.

We are mere days away from the 2022 Dubai World Cup renewal and it is a jam packed card full of deep fields and intriguing story lines. Let multiple Group 1 Golden Shaheen winning trainer Chad Summers talk you through the runners on the night. Who’s looking good, who didn’t travel as strongly and so forth as he has been trackside each morning. Must listen if you are planning on following or playing the action at Meydan on Saturday March 26th!

Hall of Fame trainer Janet Elliot graces us with her experience and witty equine stories whilst Director of Content for the Trailblazing Horsewomen Racing Edition Live show, Natalie Mayrath, provides perspective on the role of women in racing as well as their rise. March 15th at 6PM EST on StreamhorseTV’s Facebook and Youtube page Janet Elliott will be joined by by Jo Motion, Julie Krone, Diane Crump, Donna Brothers, Patti Barton and the founders of the Thoroughbred Ladies’ Cocktail Club. Find more information at https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstreamhorse.tv%2Ftrailblazing-horsewomenanddata=04%7C01%7C%7Ce585ebd828734c97e48208da05da53fa%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637828732505753595%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000andsdata=jRUlU882rv9Ia1RZT0aGKOjXwx0wegLQAQbQsS7zkGk%3Dandreserved=0 (https://streamhorse.tv/trailblazing-horsewomen)

Naomi is joined by multiple Breeders’ Cup winning jockey Florent Geroux, who talks candidly about riding Mandaloun in the 3rd renewal of the Saudi Cup. Next up is a preview of the most important races on Saudi Cup day, for which Dubai Racing Channel presenter Mikey Adolphson gets put in the hot seat. Plenty of fun takes and longshots to be found! Form for the day can be found on here: http://www.racingpost.com/racecards/1016/riyadh/2022-02-26/805792/ (www.racingpost.com/racecards/1016/riyadh/2022-02-26/805792/) Listed NOW

Back to back Champion trainer Brad Cox joins Naomi for this week’s show, which revolves around the 2021 Eclipse Awards. From celebrations to family, managing his barn and his extensive travel schedule, Brad is happy to divulge what the year has been like for him. Of course we cover HOTY Knicks Go, Essential Quality and how the preparations for Mandaloun have been going, who is set for a tilt at the G1 Saudi Cup. Naomi closes the show with a solo section discussing every single winner on the night, as well as the series of events leading up to the Eclipse Awards back in the Mid-Atlantic region..

After a stellar week at Gulfstream Park Naomi revisits the top class action throughout Pegasus World Cup Day. Joined by Pegasus World Cup and Pegasus World Cup Turf winning jockey Irad Ortiz Jr, Naomi asks him about his return from injury, the way the races unfolded and how talented Life Is Good truly is. Top Gulfstream Park based handicapper and host Ron Nicoletti features as well, highlighting his favorite moments from the day, as well as the performance he thought was the most impressive (hint: it’s a new name on the block). Listen NOW