TDN Podcast
Episodes
Cherie DeVaux Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tom Rooney Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
TDN Business Hour: The Global Thoroughbred Market
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The TDN is proud to announce the launch of its latest podcast, TDN Business Hour. This month's episode explores the international macroeconomic factor...
Trainer Riley Mott Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
Angus Gold Joins TDN Conversations with Emma Berry
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 me...
Alex Lieblong Joins TDN Writers’ Room Ahead of Reef Runner’s Dubai Bid
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the current conflict in neighboring countries, G2 1351 Turf Sprint winner Reef Runner has been training in Dubai to make his next start on Dub...
Ron Moquett Weighs In on Lasix Discussion on TDN Writers’ Room
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Ron Moquett joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to weigh in on HISA's impending vote on race-day Lasix and the open letter he recently co-sign...
TDN Conversations Podcast: Barry Lynch
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bloodstock agent Barry Lynch provided an peak behind the curtain about what life as a bloodstock agent is really like in the latest installment of the...
Trainer Todd Pletcher Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Todd Pletcher had a lot to discuss on this week's TDN Writers' Room. This weekend on the Kentucky Derby trail, he'll send Jackson Hole to the ...
Brendan Walsh Talks Bella Ballerina on TDN Writers’ Room
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Brendan Walsh joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his undefeated 3-year-old filly Bella Ballerina after her win in the GII Rachel ...
Mark Casse Celebrates Big Weekend on TDN Writers’ Room
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Mark Casse joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to recap a big weekend with GIII Southwest Stakes winner Silent Tactic and fan-favorite filly ...
Chris Block Talks Future of Illinois Racing on TDN Writers’ Room
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Block, the President of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, discusses the recent events at Hawthorne and the future of Illinois ra...
Saffie Joseph Jr. Celebrates Pegasus 1-2 on TDN Writers’ Room
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. finished 1-2 in last weekend's GI Pegasus World Cup with Skippylongstocking and White Abarrio. He joined this week's TDN Wri...
Morplay Racing’s Rich Mendez Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Mendez joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss how he got involved in racing, how Morplay Racing got its start, and stable stars Brotha Ke...
TDN Conversations with Emma Berry: Luca Cumani
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luca Cumani and his wife Sara have long run a successful breeding establishment in tandem with the training operation, but since his retirement from t...
Bill Knauf Talks Maryland Racing on TDN Writers’ Room
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Knauf, the president and general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to outline plans for the future of rac...
John Sikura Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Sikura, President of Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, joins the TDN Writers' Room for a candid discussion on the future of California racing and potentia...
TDN Writers’ Room Holiday Special
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive finale to the TDN Writers' Room in 2025, the team of Bill Finley, Randy Moss and Zoe Cadman looked back on some of their favorite race...
TDN Writers’ Room: Best of 2025
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The TDN Writers' Room saw a host of entertaining and enlightening guests in 2025. Here's a look at few of our favorites: Griffin Johnson, Terry Bradsh...
Brad Cox Talks Further Ado, Hit Show on TDN Writers’ Room
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Brad Cox joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss stable stars like GII Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes winner Further Ado, 'TDN Rising Sta...
Trevor McCarthy Discusses Jockey Struggles on Writers’ Room Podcast
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a successful career in which he won 1,871 races, jockey Trevor McCarthy announced his retirement in April. He admitted that he was “mise...
Dale Romans Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dale Romans, a veteran trainer of the Kentucky racing circuit, joins us on this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his recent announcement that he wi...
Damon Thayer Talks Decoupling on TDN Writers’ Room
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's TDN Writers' Room, former Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer discusses where the decoupling fight stands in Florida.
Breeders’ Cup-Winning Trainer Jose D’Angelo Joins TDN Writers’ Room
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Francisco D'Angelo joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss not only his first, but also his second, Breeders' Cup victory. The Venezuelan ...
The TDN Writers’ Room Handicaps the Breeders’ Cup
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Finley, Randy Moss, and Zoe Cadman handicap the Breeders' Cup races for 2025, offering their selections and analysis.
Brook Smith Talks Sierra Leone on TDN Writers’ Room
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brook Smith will be represented by Classic contender Sierra Leone and Juvenile Turf Sprint-bound Schwarzenegger at this year's Breeders' Cup. The enth...
Spendthrift’s Ned Toffey Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ned Toffey joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the stacked lineup of Spendthrift Farm-owned horses pointing for the Breeders' Cup, includin...
Will Walden Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Will Walden joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his first career Grade I win with Rhetorical in the Coolmore Turf Mile.
NFL Player-Turned-Horse Owner Terry Bradshaw Joins TDN Writers’ Room
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
His fans might not know that former NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw is also a lifelong horse lover. This year, he's hoping to get to the Breeders' Cup ...
Sir Mark Prescott and Bill O’Gorman Join Conversations with Emma Berry
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the latest instalment of the TDN Conversations Podcast sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds, we are taking a step back in time to the 20th century to ...
Lee Searing Talks Baeza on TDN Writers’ Room
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CRK Stable's Lee Searing joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss Baeza's hard-earned Grade I win in the Pennsylvania Derby and share what's in...
Case Clay Joins TDN Writers’ Room
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Case Clay took a break from the Keeneland September Sale to join us on this week's TDN Writers' Room and discuss “bonkers” sales results, ...
Animal Welfare Lobbyist Chris Heyde Joins TDN Writers’ Room
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Heyde, an animal welfare lobbyist, joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the state of aftercare and what the industry can do to pass th...
James Owen, Trainer of Wimbledon Hawkeye, Joins TDN Writers’ Room
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer James Owen made his first foray to the United States a winning one when Wimbledon Hawkeye scored in the GIII Nashville Derby. He joined this w...
Book’em Danno Co-Owner Jay Briscione Joins TDN Writers’ Room
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Briscione is one of the lucky co-owners enjoying the ride of a lifetime with the fan-favorite New Jersey-bred Book'em Danno. He joined this week's...
20-Year-Old Jockey Pietro Moran Joins TDN Writers’ Room
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's TDN Writers' Room, 20-year-old apprentice jockey Pietro Moran relives his first King's Plate victory aboard Mansetti.
TDN Conversations with Emma Berry: Johnny Hyland of Oghill House Stud
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the latest instalment of the TDN Conversations podcast, sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds, Emma Berry took a trip to Oghill House Stud in County Ki...
NFL Player-Turned-Horse Owner Mike Renfro Joins TDN Writers’ Room
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Renfro, who played wide receiver in the NFL for 11 years, is now part of the team at CJ Thoroughbreds and is looking forward to this Saturday, wh...
Trainer Miguel Clement Joins TDN Writers’ Room
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Miguel Clement joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to recap his GI Fourstardave win with Deterministic. He also opens up about taking over the...
Librado Barocio, Trainer of Lovesick Blues, Joins TDN Writers’ Room
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 GI Bing Crosby marked the race of a lifetime for trainer Librado Barocio when he earned his first Grade I victory with Lovesick Blues. Baroci...
Michael McCarthy Talks Journalism on TDN Writers’ Room
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Michael McCarthy joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his superstar trainee Journalism. What were his takeaways from the Haskell win...
NTRA’s Tom Rooney Joins TDN Writers’ Room
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Rooney, President and CEO of the NTRA, joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss implications of 'The One Big Beautiful Bill' Act for the ind...
Acacia Clement Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NYRA racing analyst Acacia Clement joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the start of the Saratoga race meet and provide a summer update on t...
Richard Kent Joins TDN Conversations with Emma Berry
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A visit to Richard Kent at Mickley Stud is guaranteed to involve some lively conversation – and lots of it – spiced with opinion, tips on ...
TDN Writers’ Room: A Tribute to D. Wayne Lukas
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's TDN Writers' Room, we pay tribute to D. Wayne Lukas. Friends and mentees, including Todd Pletcher, Bob Baffert, Kiaran McLaughlin and G...
Ahead of Big Weekend, Kenny McPeek on Writers’ Room
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It will be a hugely important weekend for trainer Kenny McPeek as Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) and Mystik Dan (Goldencents) will be in action Saturday at...
NYRA’s David O’Rourke Joins TDN Writers’ Room
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David O'Rourke, the NYRA President and CEO, discusses the organization's successful Belmont weekend, the Belmont returning to Saratoga next year, and ...
Jockey Junior Alvarado Joins TDN Writers’ Room
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jockey Junior Alvarado joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his win aboard Sovereignty in the GI Belmont Stakes and the long road it took t...
TDN Conversations: Breeze-Up King Willie Browne
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was another memorable year on the breeze-up circuit for Willie Browne and 79-year-old joined this month's TDN Conversations podcast with Brian Shee...
Jamie Osborne, Trainer of Heart of Honor, Joins TDN Writers’ Room
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Jamie Osborne joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his Belmont contender Heart of Honor and share what it means to him to share the ...
Racecaller Frank Mirahmadi Joins the TDN Writers’ Room
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Racecaller Frank Mirahmadi is counting down the days until this year's Belmont at Saratoga. He joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the upc...