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Dale Romans Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

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 will be making a run at the United States Senate.

11-18
57:38

Damon Thayer Talks Decoupling on TDN Writers’ Room

On this week's TDN Writers' Room, former Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer discusses where the decoupling fight stands in Florida.

11-12
57:47

Breeders’ Cup-Winning Trainer Jose D’Angelo Joins TDN Writers’ Room

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 trainer earned back-to-back scores on Breeders' Cup Saturday with Shisospicy and Bentornato.

11-05
01:08:25

Brook Smith Talks Sierra Leone on TDN Writers’ Room

Brook Smith will be represented by Classic contender Sierra Leone and Juvenile Turf Sprint-bound Schwarzenegger at this year's Breeders' Cup. The enthusiastic owner joined us on this week's TDN Writers' Room.

10-23
01:14:05

Spendthrift’s Ned Toffey Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

Ned Toffey joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the stacked lineup of Spendthrift Farm-owned horses pointing for the Breeders' Cup, including the General Manager's namesake, Ted Noffey, who figures to be the favorite in the Juvenile.

10-15
01:02:14

Will Walden Joins the TDN Writers’ Room

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.

10-08
01:03:19

NFL Player-Turned-Horse Owner Terry Bradshaw Joins TDN Writers’ Room

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 with his filly Taken by the Wind, the winner of the GIII Pocahontas Stakes. The enthusiastic owner joined us on this week's TDN Writers' Room.  

10-01
01:07:41

Lee Searing Talks Baeza on TDN Writers’ Room

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 store for the top 3-year-old.

09-24
01:02:07

Case Clay Joins TDN Writers’ Room

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, the latest news from Wathnan Racing and more.

09-17
56:55

James Owen, Trainer of Wimbledon Hawkeye, Joins TDN Writers’ Room

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 week's TDN Writers' Room presented by Keeneland.

09-03
56:31

Book’em Danno Co-Owner Jay Briscione Joins TDN Writers’ Room

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 TDN Writers' Room to share the story behind the gelding, who added a third straight graded win in this weekend's GI Forego Stakes, and discuss what's in store for his

08-27
57:10

20-Year-Old Jockey Pietro Moran Joins TDN Writers’ Room

On this week's TDN Writers' Room, 20-year-old apprentice jockey Pietro Moran relives his first King's Plate victory aboard Mansetti.

08-20
58:41

NFL Player-Turned-Horse Owner Mike Renfro Joins TDN Writers’ Room

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, when the partnership will send out Tom's Magic in the King's Plate at Woodbine. He joined us on this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the promising

08-14
01:02:06

Trainer Miguel Clement Joins TDN Writers’ Room

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 Clement stable from his father and talks about how American trainers are judged by their number of wins rather than their overall resume.

08-06
01:03:51

Librado Barocio, Trainer of Lovesick Blues, Joins TDN Writers’ Room

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. Barocio was still over the moon with the upset win at Del Mar when he joined us on this week's TDN Writers' Room.

07-30
01:00:47

Michael McCarthy Talks Journalism on TDN Writers’ Room

Trainer Michael McCarthy joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss his superstar trainee Journalism. What were his takeaways from the Haskell win? Where is the son of Curlin headed next? We cover this and more.

07-23
54:36

NTRA’s Tom Rooney Joins TDN Writers’ Room

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 industry.

07-16
01:16:46

TDN Writers’ Room: A Tribute to D. Wayne 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 Gary Stevens, share their favorite memories and stories of 'The Coach.'

07-02
01:23:38

NYRA’s David O’Rourke Joins TDN Writers’ Room

David O'Rourke, the NYRA President and CEO, discusses the organization's successful Belmont weekend, the Belmont returning to Saratoga next year, and Belmont's hosting of the 2027 Breeders' Cup.

06-18
58:14

Jockey Junior Alvarado Joins TDN Writers’ Room

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 to get back to the winner's circle after an injury earlier this year.

06-11
01:01:55

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