The field is set for the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes! Who better to guide you through the final Jewel of the Triple Crown than the Queen of NYRA herself, Maggie Wolfendale. When Maggie starts dissecting a field in the paddock, everyone pricks their ears. She’s sharp and has an eye for talent, aside from knowing the New York Racing circuit like the back of her hand. Tune in to hear her opinion on all 8 Grade 1 events (!) taking place at Belmont Park this Saturday, as gui...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Preakness 146 is upon us and Naomi got the opportunity to have a candid chat with legendary Coach D. Wayne Lukas about his 6 prior Preakness winners, how this year's contender Ram is doing and so much more. Acacia Courtney joins after to discuss the Black Eyed Susan as well as Preakness field at great lenght. Must listen!
May 13, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last Sunday legendary Tampa Bay Downs announcer Richard Grunder wrapped up a career spanning decades, of which 37,587th races were called in Florida. His first ever call was in August of 1973 at Marquis Downs; let Richard share the experience of his final day in the booth and everything that preceded it.
May 07, 2021•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast English born trainer Thomas Morley reflects on last Saturday’s Dahlia Stakes victory at Pimlico with special mare Xanthique as well as Godolphin Flying Start memories, his first Grade 1 winner and life in general as a father of 2, and husband to Broadcaster Maggie Morley. Don’t forget to add trainer on the tough New York racing circuit either. Of course he wasn’t let go without asking him about his Oaks and Derby selections! This is a feel good episode. Listen to Tom describe the emotion, ...
Apr 30, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 8 time Horse Racing Broadcaster of the Year Nick Luck fills you in on all the European talking points: Start of the European flat season with the Guineas coming up Epsom Derby prep races Jumps finale Rachael Blackmore making history Reflections on tragic passing of Roy Rocket and amateur jockey Lorna Brooke Naomi and Nick saved the best for last, talking about the finer details of Nick Luck’s career and experience throughout the decades at around 44:50. Don’t miss Nick giving a...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Long-standing NBC Sports broadcaster Laffit Pincay III and Naomi go over every single possible runner for the 147th Kentucky Derby. This will refresh your memory with two weeks to go to the big event! In depth discussion about each horse as well as starting positions and historical context as provided by Pincay.
Apr 16, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast So much has happened since the last eppisode of Talk Racing To Me with Naomi, and let Final Furlong Podcast star Emmet Kennedy get you up to speed! Talking points: A potential £6 million lawsuit is put forward by former jockey Freddy Tylicki against flat jockey Graham Gibbons in relation to the 2016 fall that left Tylicki paralysed. Rising star apprentice Benoit de la Sayette appears in a video in which the 18-year-old is linked to banned substances, with the video coming out days af...
Apr 01, 2021•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s go time for the 2021 Dubai World Cup and Naomi sat down with two high-profile jockeys who have strong chances on the night. 21-year-old David Egan has 5 rides, highlighted by the return of Saudi Cup winner Mishriff in the Group 1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic. Joel Rosario has 6 mounts on the night, and will be trying to add a 2nd Dubai World Cup to his resume with Jesus’ Team.
Mar 26, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 25th anniversary of the Dubai World Cup is coming up and Naomi as well as guest Chad Summers have been on site all week, watching the contenders prepare for their chance at UAE glory. Trainer and handicapper Chad knows his way around the Meydan racecourse backside and quarantine area, having succesfully shipped and prepared Mind Your Biscuits to two Group 1 Golden Shaheen victories. Horse of a lifetime “Biscuits” still holds the 6 furlong record at Meydan racecourse with a time o...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast What are we talking about this week? After this show, you are fully up to date with everything a horse racing- player/lover/participant needs to know! USA: Stakes action from Laurel Park last weekend Friday is for the Stronach 5 The Triple Crown trail vibe hits a little differently This week all eyes are on the OBS Sales for 2YOs Preakness spots to go for food! International : The Cheltenham festival The 25th running of the Dubai World Cup Listen NOW...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chief Timeform US handicapper Craig Milkowski runs us through the basic facets of the Timeform US speedsfigures, how they are created, what they stand for and how you can use them in the most opportunistic fashion. Key tools such as the Timeform US Pace Projector and internal pace figures are elaborated upon, as well as how Timeform US uses the same scale as its European counterpart, making it an ideal tool to use for when the Euros come over in search of a big Turf score. Naomi and ...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ashley and Naomi preview the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes and G3 Southwest Stakes coming up this weekend followed by a review of the action in Riyadh during Saudi Cup day, with a bit of Dubai World Cup speculation thrown into the mix as well. They go over the positive news from Kentucky in relation to the HHR legislature being signed into action versus a problematic situation arising between prominent stud farms and the Jockey Club. All that and more news on this week’s Talk Racing To Me wit...
Feb 25, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast A loaded day of Stakes racing coming up at Laurel Park on Saturday February 20th! Headlined by the G3 Runhappy Barbara Fritchie, which is truly shaping up to be a wonderful race. Fillies and mares only, 4yo and up, the favourite Hello Beautiful is trained by Brittany Russell and one of the promising challengers Dontletsweetfoolya by fellow trainer Lacey Gaudet. These are two young and up and coming conditioners who are making a name for themselves in the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn about th...
Feb 18, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Prepare to learn something new about JK + have a laugh! Saratoga stories, tax lessons, his career before racing (!!), horse tattoos, special numbers you name it Naomi and Jonathon covered it. The co-founder of the In The Money network like you’ve never heard before. This time it isn’t solely about his well founded opinion and insight, this show highlights Jonathon’s background story, family and career path. Grab a drink and sit back. This is a good one.
Feb 11, 2021•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Talk Racing To Me – Ep38 Ferrin Peterson This week brings a very special guest: it is the first time ever for a jockey as well as practicing veterinarian to have come on Talk Racing To Me. Probably because they are a rarity within our sport. Get ready for some next level horse racing insight. Jockey/practicing veterinarian Ferrin Peterson dissects her experiences, but also various important topics with Naomi. Such as: the relationship between a jockey and their agent, the difference ...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast The show contains exactly what it says on the box: handicapping the G1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational and the G1 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational. Especially in the Turf there seems to be plenty of value to be found! Acacia’s Pegasus Turf plays: 2 Breaking the Rules – Price Play 8 Anothertwistafate 5 Colonel Liam Acacia’s Pegasus World Cup Selections: 10 Code of Honor 7 Tax 4 Knicks Go 2 Coastal Defense...
Jan 21, 2021•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get up to speed with all the Stakes action at Laurel Park this Saturday as Timothy Tullock Jr. and Naomi run through the six Stakes on offer. As a former trainer and outrider turned on-air racing analyst as well as Maryland Jockey Club Safety and Compliance officer, Tim knows exactly whats going on at all times. Let him guide you through the card after a few fun stories about his past. Jump to 23:58 for the full analysis of the Winter Carnival Stakes at Laurel Park. Follow Tim on Twitter: ...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everything you need to know about the ongoing Gulfstream Park Championship Meet, the Sushine Millions, the Pegasus World Cup, changes in the training colony and so much more all handed to you on a plate full of entertainment by long standing broadcaster Jason Blewitt. Of course Naomi and Jason also dive into his career path, New York roots and what the transition to the sunshine state was like all these years ago. For those wanting to know more about Jason, you have come to the right place...
Jan 07, 2021•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast The last show of 2020! A completely different show to close of an eventful year. Naomi is taking a peek at some of the racing highlights of 2020: which races are worth remembering and why? What happened, before, during and after? Highly subjective, the races and events are not ranked, although she does highlight a favourite in the scintillating renewal of the Preakness Stakes. Races covered: Preakness – Swiss Skydiver Breeders’ Cup Juvenile – Essential Quality ...
Dec 31, 2020•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Always wondered how someone lines a field? Let top handicapper, Equibase chartcaller and Maryland Jockey Club linemaker Keith Feustle explain it all to you. He has been setting odds on and off since the early 90s, making the morning line at Colonial Downs since 2003 before taking over from Frank Carulli in 2013 at Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park. As for his handicapping skills, let the results speak for themselves: he picked the winners of seven from last Saturday’s nine-race car...
Dec 17, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Young top gun Drayden VanDyke joins Naomi on Talk Racing To Me this week! Recipient of the 2014 Eclipse Award as leading apprentice jockey, Drayden posted a strong 2020 thus far: securing four Grade 1s this year alone. But, what most people would currently be hearing about him is his historic recent 4th consecutive Grade 1 Starlet Stakes victory, making him the first ever jockey to do so. Go-to rider for Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, Drayden has been aboard many of this decade’s superstars in the m...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby is less than 5 months away! Twinspires' expert handicapper Ed DeRosa outlines his early 2021 Kentucky Derby interests, as well as how to find and compare value, and look ahead at what horses might come up in the other 4 Future Wagering pools. Schedule of the KY Derby Future Wagering pools: (Pool 1: November 26th, 2020) Pool 2: &...
Dec 03, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Presenter, Producer and Owner of the chart topping Final Furlong Podcast Emmet Kennedy joins Naomi on Talk Racing To Me for the first time! They dive deep into some of racing’s sensitive and difficult issues, including drug use, jockey changes, Brexit’s disruption to horse movement, racial diversity and so much more. A long form show, that does not hold back. Get strapped in and hold on, as this is Talk Racing to Me with Naomi. Follow Emmet on Socal Media and check out his...
Nov 19, 2020•2 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonathon Kinchen made his long awaited debut on the Talk Racing To Me with Naomi Show! No stone was left unturned, including: How JK got into broadcasting Last year’s Breeders’ Cup adventure and score The 2020 Breeders’ Cup Betting Competition: qualifying, rules, type of strategies & players Superstition and watching the races Catch JK and Naomi on social media: @NaomiTukker @Utbighair
Nov 12, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tune in to the ultimate Breeders’ Cup European point of view! Vanessa Binnie Ryle, Sky Sports Racing Presenter and producer in the United Kingdom, gives us behind the scenes insight into the Euros going over this year. Naomi chimes in with her point of view, whilst admitting she’ll always be a Euro at heart. The show includes a head to head side bet between Vanessa and Naomi… BC Juvenile Turf: Vanessa - New Mandate Naomi - Cadillac BC Turf: Vanessa - Mogul Naomi – Magical&...
Nov 02, 2020•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Talk Racing To Me with Naomi Show 27! This week none other than freelance analyst and statistician Ashley Mailloux joins Naomi on these airwaves. They discussed just about anything we could think off, such as: Should Breeders’ Cup stay at one track? Are we retiring the Thoroughbreds to soon? Is the racing industry culture inclusive or exclusive? How do you explain the sport to your friends and family? All that and more racing themed discussions between Ashley and Naomi! An...
Oct 23, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast International horse racing expert Andrew Hawkins joins Naomi for this week’s Talk Racing To Me! Andrew currently works as the Editor for ANZ News, which one could characterise as the Thoroughbred Daily News of the Southern hemisphere, bringing the latest news to the racing community on a daily basis. Prior to that he was active as a presenter at Sky Racing Australia, a reporter for the South China Morning Post and a racing content specialist with the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Let Naomi and An...
Oct 15, 2020•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robby Albarado, winner of the 2007 Preakness on Curlin and now Swiss Skydiver has joined Naomi on this week’s Talk Racing To Me! Robby discusses everything from the week leading up to the race itself, moment by moment. Swiss Skydiver became the 6th filly to beat the boys after Rachel Alexandra did so in 2009, running the second fastest Preakness ever. Him and trainer Kenny McPeek were tied to the hip during the preliminaries, with McPeek walking hots and Albarado getting up on the lady herself e...
Oct 08, 2020•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast It is Preakness time!!! A glorious mash-up between Peter Thomas Fornatale and Naomi Tukker gives you a 360 degree view on the two most important races on Saturday at Pimlico: the 145 th Preakness and the Black Eyed Susan. Naomi discusses the Preakness field with PTF and legendary handicapper Steven Crist followed by a chat with jockey Joe Bravo who has mounts in both of those races. To close it off: Joe De Perio of Sportblocks chats about Preakness contender Max Player, as well ...
Oct 02, 2020•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Talk Racing To Me with Naomi is back! First day of the 2020 Pimlico meet and the one and only voice of Maryland Racing, long standing race track announcer Dave Rodman joins to discuss everything Preakness, Pimlico and his own history within the sport. He will be calling his 30th Preakness this year! Fellow Godolphin Flying Start graduate Phil Antonacci is about to embark on a training career, so I couldn’t resist introducing this remarkable young man to you all. To close off the...
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