Hot 2 Trot

Right before the biggest weekend in Pennsylvania horse racing, Ashley Wood sat trackside at Parx Racing with guest co-host Jessica Paquette for a live episode of Hot 2 Trot! They were joined by special guest Matt Scull, Founder and President of First Rodeo Racing. Catch up on Ashley, Jess, and Matt’s discussion on PA-bred stakes, cross-track wagers, and their picks for all the big races. Plus, see what they had to say when Chickie's & Pete's stopped by with some iconic Philly foods to try! 00:00:00 — Welcome to Hot to Trot00:07:30 — Pennsylvania Racing Weekend Preview00:18:00 — First Rodeo Racing: Building a Racing Stable00:28:00 — Presque Isle Downs & The Presque Isle Mile00:37:00 — Weekend Stakes & Handicapping Strategies00:45:00 — Meet Jody MacDonald: Mac at the Track00:49:00 — Pennsylvania Derby Field Breakdown00:58:00 — Pennsylvania Pick 4 & Presque Isle Mile Picks01:03:00 — The Masters Stakes Picks01:06:00 — Cotillion Stakes & Million-Dollar Races01:10:00 — Pennsylvania Derby Picks01:14:00 — Final Picks, Trackside Fun & Season Wrap-Up

Sun Stakes Saturday brought the heat this year! Host Ashley Wood sat trackside at Mohegan Pennsylvania with guest co-host Derick Giwner, Editor of DRF Harness for Daily Racing Form, to talk about handicapping, wagering, and the day’s big races, including the Earl Beal Jr. Memorial and the Delmonica Hanover. Throughout the show, Ashley and Derick interviewed Dr. Ian Moore, a legendary standardbred trainer and veterinarian, and Pocono Racing Secretary Rick Kane.Timestamps:00:00 — Welcome to Sun Stakes Saturday at Pocono Downs 04:00 — Handicapping, Wagering & the Day’s Big Races 08:34 — Dr. Moore: Flying In, Shalom Hanover & His Stable 14:24 — Bojangles, Four-Year-Olds & Dr. Moore’s Career 17:01 — From Veterinarian to Hall of Fame Trainer 20:00 — Life in the Air: Dr. Moore’s Pilot Journey 22:00 — The Future of Training, Family & Retirement 30:14 — Racing Secretary Rick Kane on Building Big Race Days 39:19 — Late Pick 4: Lynch, Trot, Pace & Earl Beal Picks 46:12 — Max Hempt Memorial & the Best Three-Year-Old Pacers 49:39 — Earl Beal Memorial, Final Tickets & Sign-Off

There’s a real need in our industry to invest in youth education and showcase all of the job opportunities horse racing can provide — and Don Johnson wants to do something about it. Ashley Wood and guest co-host Jessica Paquette sit down with Don, the previous manager of Philadelphia Park (now Parx Casino & Racing), to discuss PTHA Charities and its mission to expose middle schoolers to the dozens of careers in the racing industry.To learn more about PTHA Charities, visit patha.org/charities. Timestamps:00:00 — Welcome to Hot to Trot & Meet Don Johnson06:45 — Horse Racing Regulation, Safety & Industry Governance10:08 — The Future of Horse Racing Wagering & Computer-Assisted Players16:12 — Bringing Youth Into Horse Racing Through Education & Mentoring27:04 — Building Local Racing Programs & Industry Partnerships32:49 — Making Horse Racing Relevant to a New Generation40:11 — Reaching Students, Changing Perceptions & Racing Safety47:14 — Hot Seat: Coffee, Cruises, Pizza & More53:50 — Jockey Life, Marathons & Life Beyond Racing59:10 — Final Thoughts, Youth Education & How to Get Involved

It’s the Pace for the Orchids, and who will come out on top? In this special live episode of Hot 2 Trot, host Ashley Wood sat trackside with Kevin Plowcha, the track handicapper for The Meadows, to talk about all things Adios. They are joined by special guests including Mike Carter, the Director of Racing at The Meadows, and Ron Burke, a Hall of Fame horse trainer. Plus, previous co-host Meadow Twaddle makes a guest return to Hot 2 Trot!Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome to Hot to Trot Live3:56 – Director of Racing Mike Carter Previews Adios Day6:54 – Handicapping Tournaments & New Betting Opportunities14:59 – National TV Coverage & Final Preparations17:34 – Ron Burke on His Powerful Adios Stable28:0 – Race Day Mindset with Ron Burke30:38 – Meadow Twaddle Returns & Weekend Preview33:43 – Handicapping the First Adios Volo Division38:00 – Handicapping the Second Adios Volo Division42:52 – Breaking Down the 60th Adios Pace52:37 – Final Picks & Closing Thoughts

Join Ashley Wood and Jessica Paquette as they discuss the latest in horse racing, including Pennsylvania's Day of the Races, harness racing, and the impact of stallions like Smarty Jones. Catch their insights, personal stories, and tips for racing enthusiasts and newcomers alike.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Welcome with Jessica Paquette02:03 – Summer Heat, Horse Racing & Life on the Road08:47 – Pennsylvania Day at the Races Preview12:18 – First 2-Year-Old Race & Stakes Race Handicapping20:20 – Uncle Heavy, Bartlett & Pennsylvania Stakes Contenders26:22 – Fillies, Stallions & Pennsylvania Breeding Spotlight30:05 – Smarty Jones Memories & Racing Legacy33:44 – Summer Rapid Fire: Ice Cream, Beaches & Boardwalks39:19 – Final Thoughts & Pennsylvania Day at the Races