GOAT ZOOM ROOM

Brand New GZR as we get the "Sackmaster" Silas Demary on the show to discuss the impact on players after a traumatic experience on the football field. Andy and Silas both relive April 10, 2005 when Al Lucas sadly passed away from an injury that occurred during an Arena Football League game. How the league handled it. How the organization dealt with it as well. How it still impacts us today. Brand new co-host James Moore also discusses how fans dealt with Damar Hamlin's cardiac episode. We ask Silas whether it would have been mentally possible to play a game after witnessing Hamlin's event while playing. We finish up talking about Silas Demary Jr's commitment to University of Southern California and go down memory lane.

A new era for the Goat Zoom Room as not only will the podcast discuss horseracing but we will now be discussing all other sports. Embarking on the new branding, GZR invited author Fred Segal who recently released "Freezing Cold Takes: Football Media's Most Inaccurate Predictions and the Fascinating Stories Behind Them." Highlighting some of the stories in this wonderful such as Greg Cote's horrible Marino story. The media's awful take on Belichick and Tony Mandarich. Andy, James, and Fred also discuss some other stories and tweets that didn't make the book. To follow Fred on Twitter @oldtakesexposed and on Instagram @freezingcoldtakes

Kaitlin and Andy are back for another crack at Royal Ascot on Wednesday and Thursday. WEDNESDAY 06/14/20222:45 - 7:55 Queen Mary Stakes G27:55 - 11:20 Queen's Vase G211:20 - 16:10 Prince of Wales G116:10 - 19:50 Duke of Cambridge G219:50 - 23:30 Horses to watch in the other three listed and handicap racesTHURSDAY 06/15/202224:00 - 26:30 NORFOLK STAKES G226:30 - 30:00 RIBBLESDALE G230:00 - 34:00 GOLD CUP G134:00 - 41:50 HAMPTON COURT STAKES G3, comeuppance and quick story.41:50 - 45:50 Remainder of the other races and horses to watch

Kaitlin Free and Andy Villanueva gloss over the Belmont Stakes weekend for literally three minutes. They then begin discussing the June 14th card at Royal Ascot which is one of their favorite race meets every year. 3:50 - 10:35 Queen Anne Stakes Group 110:35 - 16:45 Coventry Stakes Group 216:45 - 25:35 King's Stand Stakes Group 125:35 - 32:00 St. James's Palace Stakes32:00 - 46:40 Ascot Handicap, Wolferton Listed, Copper Horse HandicapThey will be back tomorrow to discuss the June 15th and 16th cards.

Kaitlin and Andy are back with frequent contributor Andrew Champagne to discuss Saturday's Belmont Stakes and a few of the races on the undercard. Andrew is all in on Flightline, Andy can't remember Andrew's name, and Kaitlin feels that Flightline could get beat away from California. All three disagree on the winner of the Belmont Stakes. They hope they can find a price to make the weekend a big winning one.

With Kaitlin Free off this week, Andy Villanueva(@avillanueva3rd) calls in reinforcements from "The XFactor Racing" Pod. Carson (@roguewolf007) and Nance (@Ohheyitsnance) join in on the conversation with recent Grade II winning jockey Tyler Conner (@tyler_conner519). Conner just scored the biggest win of his career at Penn National in Grade II Penn Mile on Wow Whata Summer. Followed the entire night out with three wins, two seconds and third from seven starts on June 3rd. Great conversation discussing how horse racing is in the family. We discuss how Motorcycle racing was what he began doing prior to his injury. Now he makes his living riding a different type of horsepower. We get into his possible move to Kentucky and talk highly about super-agent Jose Santos Jr. He lets us know that Saffie Joseph has reached out to him to ride which is a big boost. Bring up how getting to a new colony is tough to break through at times. Enjoy!

Grateful to have a friend like Sean Patrick Nolan, who is arguably the nicest human being on HRT. Never have Kaitlin or Andy ever heard or seen anything negative come from SPN. He is a rabid Boston Celtics and Bruins fan, he is passionate to the point it maybe the only time he might get heated on Twitter. Sean discusses his love of horse racing, we discuss tracks that he visits and where he plans on going this summer. We have a frank discussion of Wesley Ward and Norm Casse who we all have nothing but the nicest things to say about both. We bring up Corey Nakatani, whether he deserves to be in the HOF or not. Good listen, as always Sean was nice to all and shows that "Nice Guys Do Finish First."You can find all three on twitter along with Goat Handicapping. Kaitlin Free (@kaitlinefree)Andy Villanueva (@avillanueva3rd)Sean Patrick Nolan (@SPNnation74)

Fun show today with Fair Grounds analyst Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck). Preakness talk begins the festivities. We dive deep into what started Kevin's love for horse racing and how living in Chicago was the start.  How Hawthorne was the gateway to his heart.Dive into his first year over at Fair Grounds and how immersed he was with beignets, alligators, and Mardi Gras parades.We discuss Joe Kristufek as a big help to Kaitlin and Kevin's growth. You can follow Kaitlin Free (@katilinefree) on Twinspires.com or during the Churchill Downs simulcast.Follow Andy Villanueva (@avillanueva3rd)The GOAT Zoom Room is now part of the Aviary Podcast Network.

Fun episode with the infamous Dan Cronin. Many would know him as Fat Bald Guy Racing on Twitter and website www.fatbaldguyracing.com. Kaitlin Free and Andy Villanueva lead the discussion about how Dan fell in love with the game of horse racing. How his dad, "Hep" Cronin got him interested when he was young by taking him to old River Downs (Belterra Park). Not only do we discuss his path, but you can tell how proud Dan is of his father and brother (UCLA Basketball Head Coach Mick Cronin). The conversation switches over to how horse racing must think outside the box. How it would benefit the game to help new horseplayers embrace horse racing. How computer bettors are hurting the game more than helping.  You can get more information at www.fatbaldguyracing.com for Dan's daily selections at various tracks. You can also follow him on Twitter @fatbaldguyracin As always follow on Twitter (GOATHandicappin)Kaitlin Free: (@kaitlinefree)Andy Villanueva: (@avillanueva3rd)

With the win of Rich Strike, Andrew, Kaitlin and Andy look back at the 2022 Kentucky Derby. They look back if there was anything that could possibly have pointed toward Rich Strike winning. Kaitlin shares where she was when Eric Reed ended up fainting while in the Paddock. The panel agrees that Japan might end up winning the Derby within the next five years. Andy gets upset about the negativity toward the UAE Derby. In the process forgets Mendehlson's name. Go off on a tangent with 2-year-old in training sales. Finally get back on track and finish back with where some of the three-year olds might end up in the coming weeks. You can follow Andrew Champagne on twitch.tv @142winnersAndy Villanueva on twitter @avillanueva3rdKaitlin Free @kaitlinefree

Prior to the post draw, Kaitlin and Andy welcome Andrew Champagne and Thunder Dan to discuss all the possible entrants of the '22 Kentucky Derby. Lots of information to decipher and we clear it all up to help those who need handicapping help.   

We've got a loaded Oaks 2022 show with guest Andrew Champagne. Kaitlin and Andy explore each Kentucky Oaks runner for Friday prior to the post draw. Help dive thru some of the muck that will help to handicap for that day. 

We couldn't think of anyone better than having Ryan Dickey. One of the most likable people you will ever meet in person. Kaitlin and Andy are back after a month's break.  They bring in Ryan Dickey who is one of our favorite people in the racing business. First half hour we discuss Ryan's life as an EMT in Michigan. How he went from EMT to thoroughbred writer and night watchman on foal watch. The move to Las Vegas during the pandemic. The pivot to the Derby. What we look for in possible Derby scenarios and who we may throw out prior to the draw. The three discuss the pitfalls of Derby week.   

YES! Have the warning on this week as we wanted to have the ladies be themselves and have fun. So you have been warned that there is profanity!!!Honoring International Women's Month the Goat Zoom Room welcomes in five additional females to discuss their path to horse racing. Along with Kaitlin Free (@Kaitlinefree), we are joined by Nance (@ohheyitsnance), Sheri (@gofilly), Ancora (@MadFatTeacher), Lowcountry Lens (@roguewolf007), and Mary Rufo (@msmaryrufo1). All are incredible women, but more importantly, they are all in the industry in some form or another. We discuss how they got interested in horse racing. One important discussion was the objectification of women and how it can be positive and negative. Have some fun discussing some of our friends in racing. Our favorite tracks, horses, and just a general discussion of what helps with handicapping horses as a trips editor, writer, analyst, photographer. The final discussion is about Ancora's favorite horse name. Sit back and enjoy. 

Kaitlin Free and Andy Villanueva are joined by Barry "Sniper" Spears and Chuck Simon of the "Going in Circles" podcast.  0:00 - 3:30: We go right into nicknames. Figuring out what nickname Chuck should have. 3:35 - 19:29: Derby crop legitimacy, are fillies better than the colts right now? Will Baffert have a horse fit before the Derby 19:30 - 22:30: Somehow the old guys bring up Chris Lincoln's "Racehorse Digest" replay show from around the country pre-simulcast days. DRF used peanut oil for their print. (Check how we came up with that nugget.)22:31 - 39.59: Congratulating Barry on his Tampa Bay Downs Derby gig. How hard it would be to not curse on the air which leads to Jimmy Toner, Arena Football League, and Lingerie Football League being brought up. Chuck also shares how he's not envious that Kaitlin and Barry are analysts because they have to give opinions on every race. Finally, Barry shares how he's better evolved as a horseplayer. 40:00 - 1:09:00: Bring up the Past the Wire article, which leads to Andy admitting to not having listened to Going in Circles this week. Chuck sounded disappointed.  We realize this isn't the hill to die on and ask hard-hitting questions of where Corniche and Commandperformance are currently?1:10:00 - 1:30:00: Happy for D. Wayne Lukas opportunity with Secret Oath. Chuck and Andy discuss how Lukas's shedrow was at the time and who was on his barn roster as a "Who's who" of current trainers. We find out about Lukas's traveling suit truck. Chuck starts a story on Mountain Cat.......Still waiting on the finish. Follow on Twitter Barry "Sniper" Spears @UrbnHandicapperChuck "no nickname" Simon @cannonshellKaitlin Free @kaitlinefreeAndy Villanueva @avillanueva3rd

No Kaitlin Free this week as her duties with Turfway Park took her away from the podcast. We have #DubaiRacing Channel's Laura King on to discuss the big weekend in Riyadh. We break down all of the Saudi Cup races for Saturday. - Discuss the importance of watching Dubai Racing Channel's coverage with information that you might not get from other sites such as TVG or ADW feeds. - Discuss Steward notes, what to watch for when it comes to the Dubai World Cup Carnival Super Saturday and Dubai World Cup. Follow Laura King (@LauraKingDXB)Dubai Racing Channel (@DubaiRacingTV)Want to watch on race days go here https://www.dubairacing.ae/content/dubairacing/ar-ae/home.htmlYou can get information for the Saudi Cup at www.saudicup.com

Kaitlin Free and Andy Villanueva are joined in the GOAT Zoom Room by Better Than Vegas's Brian Howard. We are all big Cincinnati Bengals fans. A therapy session ensues where we also share our feelings about the team making the "Big Game." Shifting toward the real reason why we brought in Brian was to discuss Better Than Vegas and exactly what makes that platform tick so well with so many gamblers and handicappers. We discuss his friendship with the iconic Black Jack Fletcher who is an absolute rockstar. What if US racing decided to be transparent with their Stewards Notes like what we get from Dubai every race day. Pay homage to one class stallion we lost last month in Alphabet Soup who was a gem to be around. Finally, we discuss what our expectations are for the Bengals this coming Sunday.  You can follow:Brian Howard (@BTV_BHo) on TwitterKaitlin Free (@Kaitlinefree) on TwitterAndy Villanueva (@avillanueva3rd) on TwitterGeeohayeteeHandicapping.com (GOATHandicappin)Also remember to follow Kaitlin during Turfway Park's meet!!!     

Our first interview of 2022 is with Horse Racing Nation's Handicapping Content Coordinator Sara Elbadwi. Kaitlin and Andy ask her how she fell into the racing game and how GZR noticed her after the Medina Spirit tragedy. This interview went in every direction possible when it comes to handicapping angles, what to look for in replays and just some good old-fashioned fun discussing the sport we love. We even poke the bear a bit (Ed DeRosa), all in good fun. You can catch Sara Elbadwi at www.horseracingnation.com on Thursday for the SHRP show. Along with her Twitter handle @outruntheoddsKaitlin can be found at Turfway Park on race days along with her Twitter handle @kaitlinefree. Andy can be found @avillanueva3rd for Twitter. 

Kaitlin Free and Andy Villanueva discuss the year that was 2021. The biggest stories, biggest surprises. Who we are excited to see come 2022 and our faux-Eclipse Award ballot. Happy New Year!!!!

After posting our story on Empire International Bloodstock and Gary Woods, Kaitlin and Andy discuss what transpired regarding the misappropriation of funds. We are lucky to have two members of the Squiggly Syndicate to discuss their nightmare journey dealing with Gary Woods. Sit back and listen to spaces turned podcast.