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  • John Lindley & Judge Chip Small Guest - Episode #149
    2025/05/15
    More horses, more horsemen, better racing at Emerald Downs in 2025! This weekend is no exception with two-time Washington Horse of the Year Slew’s Tiz Whiz set to make his seasonal debut in the Saturday feature race at six furlongs. Slew’s Tiz Whiz has five EmD stakes victories, tied at the top with Aloha Breeze among active runners. Papa’s Golden Boy has four stakes wins here and he’ll meet Slew’s Tiz Whiz for the ninth time. Crowds and wagering handle are up at Emerald Downs through the first three weekends. This Saturday and Sunday, it’s Teacher Appreciation Weekend, with all teachers and school district employees receiving free admission. John Lindley of Parker’s tip sheet and Emerald Downs television and novelist Judge Chip Small join Joe and Vince as guests. Judge Chip will sign copies of his latest novel, “Stark Justice,” on Track Level Saturday.
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    1 時間 7 分
  • Paul Beattie Joins The Show - Episode #148
    2025/05/10
    It’s Mother’s Day weekend at Emerald Downs! Great racing and prizes for the gals both Saturday and Sunday. All women are eligible for prize drawings – seven winners on each day. First race goes at 1:50 pm. An added Mother’s Day tradition at the track – a mare with her young foal to parade in front of the crowd. Racing is definitely on the upgrade at Emerald Downs this year. With eight races on Saturday and 10 on Sunday, plenty of excitement is expected. Field-size will be up this year, leading to better business all around. Paul Beattie of elisportsnetwork.com joins Joe and Vince to speak to his comprehensive coverage of the track. Sports shorts, selections and trivia, too, on Horseracing NW.
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    1 時間 11 分
  • Kentucky Derby Preview - Episode #147
    2025/05/01
    Day #2 of live racing at Emerald Downs is Kentucky Derby Saturday! Gates open on the 5th Floor for simulcasting at 7:30 am while gates open for live racing at the earlier time of 11 am. First live race goes at 1:50 while all can watch the 151st Derby on the infield big screen just before 4 pm. Wear a decorative hat, women and men, to be eligible for prizes in the annual Derby Day Hat Contest. Jon White and Anthony Stabile. Both are knowledgeable, big race handicappers. They’ll both join Joe and Vince with their look at the Derby. Dan Jukich speaks to the Saturday opening of Hastings in Vancouver BC. Sports shorts, selections and trivia complete this edition of Horseracing NW.
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    1 時間 23 分
  • Jockey Frank Alvarado & DRF writer Mike Seeley join the show - Episode #146
    2025/04/25
    See you at Emerald Downs for Opening Day, this Sunday, April 27! First race goes at 1:50 pm. We’ll have the traditional jockey introductions in the Paddock prior to the first race. Horse players take note of the low 12% takeout on Pick-3 wagers plus another year of penny breakage – both of those lead to higher payouts on winning bets. Tickets for all racing days are available at emeralddowns.com. Jockey Frank Alvarado and DRF writer Mike Seeley join Joe and Vince on this edition of the pod. Alvarado, with over 4,000 career victories, has been a Bay Area stalwart for over 20 years. He’s sad to see racing leave that local but is excited to ride for many familiar trainers at Emerald Downs in 2025. Seeley is an accomplished writer with an impressive resume, including a previous stint with the DRF in the St Louis area. Look for his EmD copy in the print edition and on-line at drf.com.
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    55 分
  • Jockey Francisco Duran Joins the Show - Episode #145
    2025/04/17
    Getting ever closer to Emerald Downs Opening Day, Sunday, April 27! First race goes at 1:50 pm. Horse players take note of the low 12% takeout on Pick-3 wagers plus another year of penny breakage – both direct higher payouts on winning bets. The Snoqualmie Casino sports book adds horse racing action to its menu beginning this Saturday, April 19. wns.com. Joining Joe and Vince this week is veteran jockey Francisco Duran. Hear his interesting career journey of not growing up in a horse or racing family. With many good seasons behind him, including success at Emerald Downs, he’s ready for the new meeting to begin. Sports shorts and trivia on Horseracing NW.
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    37 分
  • Anthony "The Big A" Stabile & Johnny Taboada Join the Show - Episode #144
    2025/04/03
    Emerald Downs Opening Day is just around the corner, Sunday, April 27! First race goes at 1:50 pm to begin our 30th season of Thoroughbred racing. We’re looking forward to a great meeting with a significant increase in the horse population and, coming with that, new and more trainers and jockeys. Purchase tickets for any and all days at emeralddowns.com. Joining Joe and Vince as guests on this podcast are Anthony “Big A” Stabile and Johnny Taboada. Stabile takes a detailed look at this weekend’s top three-year-old stakes and you won’t want to miss his detailed analysis. Taboada has become one of the west coast’s most prominent Thoroughbred owners and already has shipped several to Emerald Downs in the barn of Isidro Tamayo. Sports shorts, selections and trivia too on Horseracing NW.
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    1 時間 9 分
  • Phil Ziegler & Howard Gibson Join Joe & Vince - Episode #143
    2025/03/12
    Just six weeks away to Emerald Downs 30th Opening Day! Make plans to come out on Sunday, April 27 for the 2025 lid-lifter. Track President Phil Ziegler and trainer Howard Gibson join Joe and Vince on this edition of Horseracing NW. Ziegler looks to build on last year’s successful mark of a more than 10% increase in attendance with a revamped stakes schedule and several tried and true promotions Gibson, who’s been a top assistant to Tim McCanna, Frank Lucarelli and Vince Gibson in recent years, is in the top 10 at Turf Paradise and his EmD stable totals 20 head. Next week, go to emeralddowns.com to purchase tickets for all your favorite days. For parties, business meetings, anniversaries, memorials, etc, book your event through Emerald Downs Group Sales at 253-288-7700.
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    1 時間 12 分
  • Jon White Joins the Show - Epsiode #142
    2025/02/13
    Please show your support to Olympia for HB 1703 and SB 5610 for financing critical to racing’s future in Washington. Those bills can offset significant upcoming costs of HISA regulations. Jon White joins Joe and Vince to speak to the national three-year-old picture, less than three months out before this year’s Kentucky Derby. Pool Four of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is in effect this weekend, closing Sunday at 3 pm. Emerald Downs now has Las Margs Café in the stable area with first day of operations on Monday, Feb. 24. After the first week, regular hours will be 7 am to 2 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. EmD’s Fifth Floor remains open seven days a week for simulcasting, including many top tracks in action this Monday, Feb. 17 for President’s Day.
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    1 時間 10 分