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Bloodhorse.com  Podcast


Bob Kulina
Monmouth Park GM

Talkin' Horses
with
Bob Kulina
 


Bob answers questions from racing fans and talks about the thinking that led Monmouth to slash racing dates this year and offer purses averaging a million dollars a day, a move regarded as a "bold experiment" that met and in some cases exceeded expectations. Will it impact racing at other U.S. Tracks?  (31:46) Click Here to Listen

 

   

Bloodhorse.com  Podcast


Senior Correspondent   The Blood Horse

Talkin' Horses
with
Steve
Haskin
 


With the 2010 Triple Crown now history, is there anything in particular handicappers can learn from it? Steve talks about the races and responds to questions submitted by players.
Listening Time: 53:20 Click Here to Listen

 
         

Gambler's Book Store Podcast

Steve Davidowitz Talks Handicapping & More
On this episode, Howard Schwartz interviews Steve Davidowitz, internationally known race and turf writer. Originally published in 1978 as Betting Thoroughbreds, a Professional's Guide for the Horseplayer, Steve’s best-selling book is now substantially revised, expanded, and updated as Betting Thoroughbreds for the 21st Century -- and the information is still solid, still definitely timely. In this broadcast he talks about the state of thoroughbred racing, of the availability of material for the handicapper, and about playing the races. About 1 hr. Click Here

   

Gambler's Book Store Podcast


The Word from Chicago: Big Sid Talks Racing

Originally recorded in December of 2007, this podcast features an interview by Howard Schwartz with "Big Sid" from the Windy City. Sid's a horseplayer who talks about what race tracks are doing right and wrong, the demographics of the betting public, and about the writer who influenced him most. Whether you have any ties to Chicago or not, you'll enjoy listening to Sid's take on
playing the game at one of North America's most historic tracks. About 25 minutes. Click Here

 
         

Gambler's Book Store Podcast


How The Math Man Handicaps the Horses


On this episode, Howard Schwartz interviews Walter Seip of Las Vegas, author of Dynamic Ability (Mathematical Determination of a Thoroughbred's Capacity to Race). Walter talks about the importance of weight, pace, paddock and post inspection on this podcast, recorded in April of 2009. He also comments on how the game has changed and  suggests where horseplayers should go play the ponies when in Las Vegas. Walter loves to handicap and he tells why in this podcast—along with how you can improve your own handicapping. About 1 1/4 hr.
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Exclusive Handicapping.com  Podcast


Hall of Fame Trainer Jack Van Berg Talks Racing 2010 - Part One

Jack Van Berg escorts Gate Dancer to a morning workout at AkSarBen - © Bob Dunn

In early January, legendary trainer Jack Van Berg was the special guest of the popular "Pick More Winners" handicapping seminar at Horsemen's Park in Omaha, NE.  With the permission of Horsemen's Park, Handicapping.com recorded the session, which generated great listening for racing fans and valuable insights for handicappers. In this first of a multi-part series, Jack talks about the state of racing in California, the nature of training and injuries affecting horses on synthetic vs dirt tracks, the "ear muffs" worn by one of his champion runners, Gate Dancer, and more. Listening Time: 21:40 Click Here to Listen

  
         

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 Ak-Sar-Ben Program
Belmont Day, June 6, 1987

Hall of Fame Trainer Jack Van Berg Talks Racing 2010 - Part Two


In this second part of a four-part series, Jack talks about the current state of drugs in racing, the changes in prepping a horse on the day of a race over the last 30 years, the best horse he's ever seen, great horses overall, and much more. The legendary trainer was the special guest of the popular "Pick More Winners" handicapping seminar at Horsemen's Park in Omaha, NE in January.  With the permission of Horsemen's Park, Handicapping.com recorded the session, which contains great listening for racing fans and valuable insights for handicappers. Listening Time: 15:45 Click Here to Listen
   

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Hall of Fame Trainer Jack Van Berg Talks Racing 2010-
Part Three

Photo Courtesy of Mary Forney's Blog, the buzz in California Thoroughbred racing

In this third part of a four-part series, Jack talks about a horse's training regimen--works, shipping, etc., helping young trainers learn how to train horses, the effect of temperature extremes on horses, racing in the Midwestern U.S. and a lot more. The legendary trainer was the special guest of the popular "Pick More Winners" handicapping seminar at Horsemen's Park in Omaha, NE in January.  With the permission of Horsemen's Park, Handicapping.com recorded the session, which contains great listening for racing fans and valuable insights for handicappers. Listening Time: 18:15 Click Here to Listen
 
         

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Hall of Fame Trainer Jack Van Berg Talks Racing 2010 - Part Four


In this final show of the series, Jack talks about training a horse to stretch out from sprints to routes, what made Bobby Frankel so special, match races, the need for more promotions and champions in racing, and wraps it up with a personal favorite angle for players-a spot play for handicappers to tackle first-time starters!  The legendary trainer was the special guest of the popular "Pick More Winners" handicapping seminar at Horsemen's Park in Omaha, NE in January.  With the permission of Horsemen's Park, Handicapping.com recorded the session, which contains great listening for racing fans and valuable insights for handicappers. Listening Time: 11:58 Click Here to Listen
       


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