TDN Podcast

Trainer George Boughey Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:52:20 +0000

George Boughey joined this week's TDN Writers' Room after his filly Survie beat the boys in the GI Christophe Clement Stakes. Plus, the Writers' Room team breaks down the charges against Marshall Gramm and looks ahead to this weekend's racing.

Miguel Clement Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:04:07 +0000

Trainer Miguel Clement joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss a memorable weekend, from his late father's Hall of Fame induction to Deterministic's GI Fourstardave victory. The team also recapped the four Grade I races on Whitney weekend at Saratoga and debriefed the Fair Hill shippers situation.

Sophie Buckley Joins Conversations with Emma Berry

Katie Petrunyak — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:21 +0000

In 12 years, Culworth Ground Farms has become an established name on the sales circuit, a consistent producer of stakes horses, and one of Britain's newest stallion studs. Sophie Buckley, who runs the equine side of the Oxfordshire farm she owns with her husband Charles, joins Emma Berry for this latest episode of TDN Conversations to discuss how her background in showing gave her a headstart in pinhooking along with all facets of her busy breeding, consigning and pre-training business.

Todd Pletcher Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:55:05 +0000

Trainer Todd Pletcher joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to celebrate a five-win day at Saratoga and look ahead to Whitney weekend. The team also took an in-depth look at the current situation with the Triple Crown after the news of the New York Racing Association and Churchill Downs announcing the creation of a new series for 3-year-olds and the changing of the date of the Preakness.

Terry Finley Talks Counting Stars on TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:58:52 +0000

Fresh off Counting Stars' stellar victory in the GI Coaching Club American Oaks, West Point Thoroughbreds' Terry Finley joined this week's TDN Writers' Room. Also in the episode, the crew breaks down her big performance, recaps the weekend's top action, weighs in on Journalism's retirement and previews an action-packed slate of graded stakes from coast to coast.

Lindsay Schultz Celebrates Haskell Win on TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:55:33 +0000

Lindsay Schultz had a lot to celebrate on this week's TDN Writers' Room. The trainer discussed her breakout victory in the GI Haskell Stakes with Baby Vino. Elsewhere on the show, the Writers' Room team recapped graded stakes racing at Monmouth, Saratoga and Del Mar, and looked ahead to this coming weekend.

Chad Summers Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:52:10 +0000

Trainer Chad Summers joins this week's Writers' Room ahead of his Preakness winner Napoleon Solo's bid in the GI Haskell Stakes. The team also discussed the latest Paco Lopez suspension and news of a new horse racing league.

Matt Bernier Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:59:01 +0000

Matt Bernier joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to reminisce on his time at FanDuel TV and look ahead to what's next in his career. Elsewhere on the show, the team analyzed last week's top performances at Saratoga and looked ahead at this weekend's racing.

TDN Business Hour: With AI, “Two or Three Years from Meaningful Change”

Katie Petrunyak — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:06:02 +0000

In the latest installment of the TDN Business Hour, the conversation focused on one of the most rapidly evolving and disruptive forces across global industries: the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Host Najja Thompson talks with three insiders actively driving the integration of AI into the horse industry: Josh Isner, Joe Appelbaum and Billy Paynter.

Steve Asmussen Talks Magnitude on the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:55:35 +0000

Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen was enthusiastic in his praise for GI Stephen Foster winner Magnitude this week on the TDN Writers' Room. The team also recapped the races at Churchill Downs and looked ahead to opening weekend of Saratoga.

Michelle Yu Talks Royal Ascot on the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:45 +0000

Racing analyst Michelle Yu joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss her experience at Royal Ascot and share a few of the races that impressed her most. Also, Randy Moss and Zoe Cadman look ahead to this weekend's GI Stephen Foster Stakes and recap the GIII Ohio Derby.

Scott Daruty Talks CAW on TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:20:51 +0000

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.

Mark Casse Celebrates Three Grade I Wins on TDN Writers’ Room

Sue Finley — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:29:08 +0000

Cherie DeVaux may have won the Belmont Stakes and two Grade Is over the Belmont Stakes weekend festival, but Mark Casse managed to go one better than that, taking home three of racing's elite races. He joined the team on the TDN Writers' Room presented by Keeneland as this week's Gainesway Guest of the Week.

Todd Pletcher Talks Belmont Duo on TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0000

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.

John Heims Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:11:16 +0000

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.

Lisa Lazarus Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:09:02 +0000

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.

Donna Barton Brothers Talks Preakness on TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:45:04 +0000

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.

Jockey Jose Ortiz Joins TDN Writers’ Room Overtime

Katie Petrunyak — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:44:48 +0000

Jose Ortiz is one of the nation's best jockeys, but he had never won the Kentucky Derby until he steered Golden Tempo to victory on May 2, 2026 at Churchill Downs. Jose talks to the Writers' Room team about the experience on this Overtime episode.

Daisy Phipps Pulito Joins the TDN Writers’ Room Overtime

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:57:08 +0000

Daisy Phipps Pulito, the Racing Manager for Phipps Stables, co-owner of the 2026 Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, appears on the first edition of the TDN Writers' Room Overtime.

Kentucky Derby-Winning Trainer Cherie DeVaux Joins TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:54:36 +0000

The TDN Writers' Room was ecstatic to be joined by Cherie DeVaux, who made history as the first woman to win the Kentucky Derby. The trainer discussed her thoughts on Golden Tempo's performance, what the ride has been like post-Derby and what the win meant to her.

TDN Business Hour: The Pulse of Purse Subsidies

Katie Petrunyak — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:17:05 +0000

In the second installment of the TDN Business Hour, the conversation focused in on one of the most vital components of the racing economy in America today: the reliance on casino-funded purse subsidies. Host Najja Thompson, Executive Director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, explores these questions with Louis Cella, Damon Thayer and Bill Nader.

TDN Writers’ Room: 2026 Kentucky Derby Edition

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:58:47 +0000

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.

Mike Repole Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:34:55 +0000

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.

The Jockey Club’s Everett Dobson Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:00:26 +0000

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.

Nick Luck Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:05 +0000

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.

Cherie DeVaux Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:09:36 +0000

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.

Tom Rooney Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:55:30 +0000

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.

TDN Business Hour: The Global Thoroughbred Market

Katie Petrunyak — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:18:25 +0000

The TDN is proud to announce the launch of its latest podcast, TDN Business Hour. This month's episode explores the international macroeconomic factors currently shaping the market.

Trainer Riley Mott Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Katie Petrunyak — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:36:20 +0000

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.

Angus Gold Joins TDN Conversations with Emma Berry

Katie Petrunyak — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:56:28 +0000

Angus Gold is the man in the hotseat for the latest edition of TDN Conversations as he joins Emma Berry in Newmarket to chat about some of his most memorable times in the business and a busy year ahead.