Episode 76: Cloudy with a Chance of Shutdown

This week on Rail Talk! Jon Green rejoins Joe Bianca in the studio for a jam-packed show covering the industry’s hottest topics. First, the boys break down The Stronach Group’s pressure campaign on Gulfstream’s horsemen and whether or not the South Florida staple’s days are numbered.Joe and Jon also discuss the reinstatement of jockey Paco Lopez after his six-week suspension for striking a horse in the face with his whip, John Stewart’s private equity firm being sued for $20 million, the continuing impact of computer-assisted wagering on smaller horseplayers and much more.Nowhere else in racing are these kinds of substantive discussions taking place on a weekly basis. Be sure to join the ever-growing Rail Talk family by subscribing to the show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or wherever you get your pods. Thank you to our outstanding, industry-leading sponsors Fasig-Tipton, Taylor Made, The Green Group and Epic Insurance Brokers for their support!