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?Eric Reed is a lifetime horseman from a family of horsemen. His father Herbert trained for over 40 years apprenticing under the guidance of Mack Miller. Eric has trained since 1983 and has grown up with horses his entire life. The racing game has provided Eric and his wife Kay with unique, potentially career changing situations – none like the one they face in the days ahead. Like a kid waiting to get picked for a spot on the school yard baseball team, Eric is on the outside looking in, hoping to get in the Kentucky Derby game with his 3-year-old colt Rich Strike who sits three horses deep on the also-eligible list. What’s most amazing is not the fact that he has a Derby hopeful, it’s the fact that he is still in the racing game at all. In 2016, a devastating fire swept through one of the main barns at their Mercury Training Center and the Reed’s lost 23 thoroughbreds in the tragedy. Facing a mound of financial and emotional challenges after the gut-wrenching event, the Reeds had to give thought to changing careers paths. Horsemen from all parts of the country came to the aid of the Reeds in an overwhelming display of support. Mercury Training Center has literally “risen from the ashes.” Through the on-going backing of his loyal owners, Mercury is back in business. We will talk to Eric about the rebuilding that took place at Mercury and his hopes for his graded stakes-placed Rich Strike to work into a spot in the gate for the Kentucky Derby. Rich Eng is the author of 'Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies' and can be found almost daily on Race Day Las Vegas with handicapper Ralph Siraco, their programs are broadcast live on 1400 KSHPAM and streamed live on the internet. While Rich specializes in the west coast action, come Derby time he has an international view on cashing tickets. Rich will join us on the show not only to discuss this year’s Kentucky Derby and Oaks, but to talk about the project he has in re-issuing 'Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies' with an updated look at the new basic tools one has to start at the betting window. For 20 years, he was Turf Editor and Handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. You can follow him on Twitter @RichEng4ProPick and on Facebook.

Rich Eng, noted thoroughbred author, columnist, on-air talent and a contributing writer for Las Vegas Review Journal and the Daily Racing Form. Rich will join John for a “Year in Review” segment that should provide plenty of lively conversation. Richard Eng covers the Horse Racing industry. Handicapping for Dummies is one of the many handicapping books he wrote. Rich and John won’t be looking in the rear view mirror for the entire show as there are no less than three races over the weekend that have points toward the Kentucky Derby on a 10-4-2-1 scale. The newly-turned 3-year-olds will stretch their legs going a mile in all three – The Jerome at Aqueduct; Smarty Jones at Oaklawn Park and Santa Anita’s Sham Stakes. John Ball will be our final guest of2021. A horse lover through and through his career has taken many paths. He was a Naval Officer and is lifelong fan of racing who created Horserace Handicapping class @ University of Washington in Seattle back when Secretariat was sweeping the Triple Crown in1973. Retired from the Navy in 1989 in the winner's circle @ Churchill Downs. The University of Louisville Equine Management grad, founded Horse Star Cards Inc. that same year creating Kentucky Derby Trading Cards, Breeders' Cup and Jockey Star cards. He now serves as Commissioner for the online handicapping fantasy contest --- Thoroughbred Racing Challenge and will let the listeners know how they can join in with this FREE on-line contest. This year there is a special bonus prize – a Pat Day autographed card (which was a special insert in 1993). Players must participate each week and finish the competition with a positive ROI.

Rich Perloff is a regular figure delivering race information from regions far and wide on TVG. His smooth delivery may be influenced by his experience as an actor/director, lawyer and University Professor. After we explore his entrance into handicapping thoroughbred racing I'll ask him to join us to analyze the Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama that has a talent-laden field featuring the rubber match between Malathaat and Maracuja who traded victories in the Coaching Club American Oaks and the Kentucky Oaks. Rich and John will also look at Saratoga's Grade 2, $200,000 Lake Placid for 3-year-old fillies on the turf and the Grade 3, 250,000 Philip Iselin at Monmouth Park. The Deacon of Del Mar Rich Eng, will be joining us from his base in Las Vegas. One of our most popular guests, Rich covers the Horse Racing industry through many formats. Handicapping for Dummies, a beginner's bible was penned by him. He also is a writer for Las Vegas Review Journal and the Daily Racing Form.

Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps have been center stage, and with one exception this week, the spotlight will go on the older horses. Handicapper and author Rich Eng will join us from Las Vegas to give us his impressions of the major preps thus far. Rich has laser focus on the west coast scene, and we have two solid races to look at – the Gr. 1 $300,000 Beholder Mile that features the 2021 debut of champion Swiss Skydiver and the Gr. 3 San Simeon, an evenly matched group of older horses which includes the debut of Cistron, a 7-year-old horse who won this race last year and finished second in 2019. Oaklawn Park has a slew of stakes races on Saturday’s program including the weekends only Derby points race – the Gr. 2 $1,000,000 Rebel Stakes. Joining us will be Oaklawn’s on-air personality and handicapper Nancy Holthus. She will join John to discuss the Oaklawn meet thus far and the Rebel that features and interesting cast of competitors that include recent Smarty Jones 10-length winner Caddo; the lightly-raced, but undefeated Concert Tour and last season’s Kentucky Jockey Club victor Keepmeinmind. Nancy will also analyze the Gr. 2 $350,000 Azeri and the $500,000 Essex Handicap.

Well it was a pleasurable two days of World-Class racing we witnessed in the Breeders’ Cup on a picture-perfect day. Wish we could have been there…oh well. Hope you all enjoyed betting and viewing the action, as there was excellent television coverage. We’ll be reviewing the weekend's highlights and then follow some of the super stars to their new homes or trips through the sales ring. John will be joined by his longtime friend Rich Eng, the author of Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies. You can follow Rich on Twitter @RichEng4ProPick, Facebook and www.racedaylasvegas.com For 20 years, he was Turf Editor and Handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Well it was a pleasurable two days of World-Class racing we witnessed in the Breeders’ Cup on a picture-perfect day. Wish we could have been there…oh well. Hope you all enjoyed betting and viewing the action, as there was excellent television coverage. We’ll be reviewing the weekend's highlights and then follow some of the super stars to their new homes or trips through the sales ring. John will be joined by his longtime friend Rich Eng, the author of Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies. You can follow Rich on Twitter @RichEng4ProPick, Facebook and www.racedaylasvegas.com For 20 years, he was Turf Editor and Handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Well it was a pleasurable two days of World-Class racing we witnessed in the Breeders’ Cup on a picture-perfect day. Wish we could have been there…oh well. Hope you all enjoyed betting and viewing the action, as there was excellent television coverage. We’ll be reviewing the weekend's highlights and then follow some of the super stars to their new homes or trips through the sales ring. John will be joined by his longtime friend Rich Eng, the author of Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies. You can follow Rich on Twitter @RichEng4ProPick, Facebook and www.racedaylasvegas.com For 20 years, he was Turf Editor and Handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

It's hard to feel it, but it is Kentucky Derby/Oaks weekend! It looks like there will be no one inside, but perhaps protesters outside. Most of us will be having a private Derby Party in the comfort of our home or favorite betting outlet, but the races must go on! We've brought in two of our most popular handicappers - Rich Eng and Ed Meyer. of course they will be tackling the famous Oaks and Derby but we are giving the boys the chance to pick some of their favorite races on the under-card of both days. With some favorites being featured in the main events, we'll be mining for gold in the races leading up to them for your chance to get angles on Pick 3's and 4 leading up to them. ritsWith the national huge betting pools on these two days you will want to take advantage of our E-Z Win Forms and with that information and the insight from the show we hope you make some memorable scores. As always we will be featuring our free Derby Day Contest with cash and WP credits as prizes!

When it rains it pours! We are back to live racing folks, and we will be covering it from coast to coast, literally. Popular guest handicapper Rich Eng will cover the graded stakes action at Santa Anita. One runner will punch his ticket into the starting gate on Kentucky Derby Day as the Grade 1 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby offers Derby points of 100-40-20-10 and all eyes will be on Bob Baffert's undefeated Authentic. Rich will also analyze the Grade 1 Hollywood Gold Cup and Grade II Santa Anita Oaks. Horse Tourney's Eric Wing will tackle a Pick-4 of graded races from newly opened Belmont Park. The Grade 1 Runhappy Carter Handicap will anchor the quartet of events that features a well seasoned group of graded stakes winners that offers great betting value. Leading to the Carter will be the Grade 2 Fort Marcy (turf); Grade 3 Intercontinental (turf) and Grade 3 Westchester.

Trainers Jorge Navarro and Jason Servis, among 27 people indicted Monday after an investigation into horse doping, are due back in court Mar. 23 for their arraignment. The Paulick report has been giving full coverage to this story and Ray Paulick, will update us on the latest news and discuss the overall impact on the sport. Saturday will see the end of an era in Kentucky. Turfway Park will contest the Gr. 3 $250,000 Derby prep Jeff Ruby Steaks (formerly the Spiral Stakes) over the Polytrack for the last time. After this meet the grandstand will be torn down and the track surface removed. Now owned by Churchill Downs, a new grandstand will be built and the surface will now be Tapeta. Rich Eng, now based in Las Vegas, was the longtime track Publicist and saw the track undergo major changes. Rich will join John to analyze the track's two major races The Jeff Ruby and Bourbonette Oaks. They will also look at the major Derby prep in the Gr. 2 $1 million Rebel Stales at Oaklawn Park.

Anna Ford from New Vocations is the program Director in charge of the Thoroughbreds & Adoption Office. This program starting this week, will produce the simulcast television feed for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race which will run informational slates that feature retired racehorses available for adoption. The slates will include a photo of the horse, biographical info, what they will be most suitable for in retirement (ie. trail riding, show jumping, etc…) and contact information for the farm where the horse is located. Rich Eng will join John to take a step back and look at “The Year in Review.” A lot happened in the racing world in 2020 and issues are percolating concerning track and horses safety, new medication restrictions, jockey regulation in the saddle. Maximum Security was first horse to be disqualified in the Derby.. Horse of the Year looks like between Bricks and Mortar and Mitole. There is plenty for discussion and Rich will share his insights with us.

Anna Ford from New Vocations is the program Director in charge of the Thoroughbreds & Adoption Office. This program starting this week, will produce the simulcast television feed for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race which will run informational slates that feature retired racehorses available for adoption. The slates will include a photo of the horse, biographical info, what they will be most suitable for in retirement (ie. trail riding, show jumping, etc…) and contact information for the farm where the horse is located. Rich Eng will join John to take a step back and look at “The Year in Review.” A lot happened in the racing world in 2020 and issues are percolating concerning track and horses safety, new medication restrictions, jockey regulation in the saddle. Maximum Security was first horse to be disqualified in the Derby.. Horse of the Year looks like between Bricks and Mortar and Mitole. There is plenty for discussion and Rich will share his insights with us.

Going Coast to Coast up first Rich Eng will tackle the 2 graded stakes at Saratoga on Saturday - the Gr. 1 dollar 600,000 Alabama and the Gr. 2 dollar 200,000 Lake Placid. The Alabama is shaping up as a very interesting race as jockey Sophie Doyle will make her Saratoga debut aboard Indiana Oaks winner Street Band for trainer Larry Jones. They will have some tough competition with Point of Honor, winner of the Black-Eyed Susan Iowa Oaks winner Lady Apple and Gulfstream Park Oaks winner Champagne Anyone. Renowned handicapper Byron King will join John to analyze 3 graded stakes at Del Mar on Saturday - the Win and You are In Gr. 1 dollar 1 million Pacific Classic Gr. 1 Del Mar Oaks and Gr. 2 Win and You're In Del Mar Handicap. Jockey John Velazquez will make his seasonal Del Mar Debut with recent Stephen Foster winner Seeking the Soul. It is a deep talent laden field that includes millionaire Quip, who was only a neck behind Seeking the Soul in the Stephen Foster Pavel and War Story.

We've lined up a Trifecta of handicappers for this week's show representing every part of the country to tackle a wide open Kentucky Derby. Daily Racing Form's Dan Illman is DRF.com Handicapping Editor and host of the DRF News Desk. and is New York-based. Dan Illman's “Spa Babies” and “Keeneland Babies” columns are also featured on DRF.com during the Saratoga and Keeneland meets. Rich Eng is located in Las Vegas and often concentrates on the West Coast tracks. Handicapping for Dummies is one of the many handicapping books he wrote. He also is a writer for Las Vegas Review Journal and the Daily Racing Form. Ed Meyer is a Kentucky-bred, though he follows the top races wherever they take place. Prior Host of this show and current Belterra's Race Caller and Odds Maker Ed also blogs for Winning Ponies. In what is called The most wide open Derby in a decade, it will be interesting to get their read on the top prospects and longshots in this year's Kentucky Derby.

There are a few female jockeys who will always be associated with their historic “firsts.” Diane Crump was the first to ride in a sanctioned race and the first to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Julie Krone the first to win a Triple Crown race. Rosie Napravnik the first to win the Kentucky Oaks. But who was the first female rider to win an Eclipse Award? It was in 1992 that Rosemary Homeister Jr. won the Eclipse Award as the outstanding apprentice jockey. Now she is a physical fitness trainer. She’ll discuss her successful riding career and her current dedication to making the lives of others better. Author, handicapper, and radio show host Rich Eng will join the show from his base in Las Vegas, where this weekend you can bet on the flip of a coin the color of the commentators suit in the Super Bowl! Rich and John will give their selections in the Patriots vs. Rams game and three races that are stepping stones to the Kentucky Derby – The Swale, Holy Bull and Robert B. Lewis Stakes.

It's Win and You're In! weekend, with top races on both coasts and in the heart of Bluegrass country. It's opening weekend at Keeneland and covering the races there is one of the Daily Racing Form's top writers and handicappers - Marty McGee. The Eclipse Award winner will join John to analyze the Grade 1 $500,000 Claiborne Breeders' Futurity; Grade 1 $400,000 First Lady Stakes; Grade 2 $250,000 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes and the grand finale Grade 1 $1 million Shadwell Turf Mile. Author and Handicapper Rich Eng will cover the coasts from his palatial estate in Las Vegas with the Grade 1 $300,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship from Santa Anita and the Grade 1 $500,000 Champagne Stakes and Grade 1 $400,000 Beldame Stakes from Belmont Park.

Justify stamped himself as one of the all-time greats by becoming racing's 13th Triple Crown winner with his Belmont Stakes victory. The race was an impressive one, but not without controversy. Did Mike Smith have a wingman in Florent Geroux? Tom Pedulla penned the story for the New York Post and will join John to discuss all sides of the Test of Champions. Tom Pedulla has been the lead writer for America's Best Racing since its inception. He has covered every Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup race since 1997. Daily Racing Form Rich Eng will weigh in with his perspective of the Belmont Stakes. If you are travelling to Churchill Downs for Justify's victory lap, tune in as Rich and John will handicap the stakes-laden card this Saturday headed by the Gr. 1 $500,000 Stephen Foster H. and including the Gr. 2 $200,000 Fleur de Lis H. and the Gr. 2 $200,000 Wise Dan S. The Stephen Foster and Fleur de Lis are Breeders' Cup Win and You're In races.

Patricia McQueen is an award-winning photographer, journalist and lifelong horse racing fan. She fell in love with the sport as a pre-teen watching Secretariat on television in 1973 and never looked back. Patricia was on Winningponies recently, but she and John had so many Secretariat stories they barely scratched the surface and ran out of time. This will be Part 2 and will include her charitable efforts supporting the industry. Popular handicapper / writer Rich Eng will join in for the handicapping portion of the show. The trail to the Triple Crown will have a trifecta of point races to get in the Derby with the Grade 2 $350,000 Holy Bull Stakes from Gulfstream Park; the Grade 3 $250,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct and the Grade 2 Robert B. Lewis at Santa Anita.

We've assembled a trio of popular handicappers to cover the two days of the Breeders' Cup. All will give their Classic picks and then hand pick their selected favorite races over the two days of talent laden thoroughbreds competing in the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. Our Stable of Stars includes Daily Racing Form's Dan Illman, Thisishorseracing.com's Tom Law and our Las Vegas connection Rich Eng. Dan Illman is the DRF.com's handicapping editor and host of the DRF News Desk. Illman's “Spa Babies” and “Keeneland Babies” columns are featured on DRF.com during the Saratoga and Keeneland meets. Award winning writer and handicapper Tom Law helps operate the popular racing website thisishorseracing.com and is the managing editor of ST Publishing. Rich Eng covers the horseracing industry. Handicapping for Dummies is one of the many handicapping books he wrote. He also is a writer for DRF. As always we will have a FREE contest for cash and merchandise prizes. Details are forthcoming.

Jan. 4th, 2017 -The NTRA, DRF and the National Turf Writers And Broadcasters (NTWAB) today announced that Natalie Voss has won the 2016 Media Eclipse Award for Writing in the News/Enterprise category for “‘Something’s Wrong With My Brain’ – The Lurking Danger of Concussions for Jockeys,” an examination of head trauma and the racing industry’s response to preventive measures. Natalie Voss is the features editor for the Paulick Report, where she focuses on issues related to horse health and investigative journalism. A freelancer before joining the Paulick Report full-time in 2013, her work has appeared in many horse publications such as The Blood-Horse and others. Handicapper Rich Eng will weigh in on his Eclipse Award picks for 2016. There are 2 stakes at the Fair Grounds and a solid Grade 2 from one of Rich's specialty tracks - Santa Anita. The $200,000 Lecomte S. (G3) and the $150,000 Silver Bullet Lady S. from Fair Grounds and the $200,000 Santa Monica S. (G2) from Santa Anita.