The Harness Racing Alumni Show.

The Harness Racing Alumni Show.

"The Harness Racing Alumni Show is a unique broadcast about current horse racing which will bring real news and a world of issues that are the main concerns of everyone in the harness & thoroughbred industry. It will also feature expert discussions on equine conditioning, training, driving, veterinary care, racing integrity, fan promotion, race track surface & barn conditions. We also will offer a weekly update on the Standard-bred Retirement Fund."

Episodes

Harness Racing Alumni Show Panel FINAL w Lachance spot 8 22 25

August 21, 2025 • 37 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show the panel of August 7th that consisted of Rick Berks, Gordon Banks, and Michael Antoniades is back along with standardbred breeder and owner Richard Young. Michael gives us a recap of the August 7th Show. Gordon and Rick discuss the industry business plan that is in its final draft stages and the potential scheduling of an industry wide round table. They’re also planning on the setting up o...
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HARNESS RACING ALUMNI SHOW LATEST w Gordon FINAL 8 7 25

August 7, 2025 • 39 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, brought to you by the Meadowlands Racetrack…., we are joined by Standardbred Breeder, owner and the founder of Planet Fitness Health Clubs and You Fit Health Clubs, Rick Berks.  Also with us is Gordon Banks, International owner and breeder along with professional horse racing analyst, Michael Antoniades. Our panel discusses promoting the sport, suggesting the idea of a Grand Slam Pacing Se...
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HARNESS RACING ALUMNI SHOW Bill O Donnel 7 31 25 FINAL

July 31, 2025 • 23 mins
Bill O'Donnell is one of the greatest harness racing superstar drivers of all time..!!! He’s a member of 4 Hall of Fames, the winner of the 1985 Hambletonian and the 1984 Hambletonian Oaks, winner of 8 Triple Crown races, 11 Breeder Crown races, two-time driver of the year, first driver to earn ten million in one year, winner of harness racing's riches race ever the 1984 Woodroe Willson with a purse of $2,161,000., has had 5,742 wi...
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HARNESS RACING ALUMNI SHOW ERIC CHERRY 7 24 25 FINAL

July 24, 2025 • 16 mins
We are joined on this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show with longtime owner, breeder and founder of OnGait.com, Eric Cherry. He gives his side of the story about the recent investigation of him by the Standardbred Racing Investigation Fund which led to him being sanctioned by the USTA for $32,500. Cherry also shares his plans of putting this behind him and moving forward. A must listen to broadcast for anyone in harness racing.
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Harness Racing Alumni Show Gordon Banks FINAL 7 17 25

July 17, 2025 • 23 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by international owner and breeder Gordon Banks. With Freddie and Bob, Banks reveals his thoughts on graded races and Triple Crown races. He feels that maybe it is time to change the Triple Crown races to the Meadowlands Pace, North America Cup and the Little Brown Jug as opposed to the current Messenger, Cane and Little Brown Jug. Gordon also believes that we should do much ...
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Harness Racing Alumni Show Art Grey 6 19 25

June 19, 2025 • 19 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by former presiding judge, Art Gray who discusses with Freddie, Trade, and Bob a number of topics. Art speaks of the Charlie May case and judges not talking to drivers after the race. Then he hits on track closings, the successful racing program in Kentucky, HISA and the USTA on their efforts to clean up the sport. Gray then tells us about his safety line invention that he de...
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Harness Racing Alumni Show Don Tiger 6 12 25

June 12, 2025 • 18 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show we are joined by standardbred breeder and owner Don Tiger.  Don gives us an update on the continuing litigation of his horse Charlie May who was disqualified after winning the 2021 Meadowlands Pace. Tiger also discusses his current status and plans for his small racing stable. All on this week's broadcast.  
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HARNESS RACING ALUMNI SHOW MICHAEL 5 15 25 FINAL

May 15, 2025 • 25 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by racetrack mutual expert, Michael Antoniades.  Michael discusses with Freddie, Trade, and Bob the decline in harness racing's YTD handle and offers his opinion on the cause of the falling handles and suggests a few solutions on reversing the decline.  All on this week's broadcast.   
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Harness Racing Alumni Show Steve Michelle Shaun 5 8 25

May 8, 2025 • 25 mins
This week's Harness Racing Alumni Show presents some of Kentucky's top Standardbred Breeders.  Steve Stewart of Hunterton Farm, Michelle Crawford of Crawford Farms, and Shaun Laungani of Dimond Creek Farms.  Our guests discuss the successful breeding and racing programs in the state of Kentucky. All on this week's broadcast.  
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Harness Racing Alumni Show GORDON CHRIS MIKE 5 1 25 FINAL

May 1, 2025 • 32 mins
On our Harness Racing Alumni Show this week, we're joined by Cal Expo's Chris Schick, international owner and breeder Gordon Banks and mutual expert Michael Antoniades. The panel discusses the closing of Cal Expo and how it came about. Michael, Chris & Gordon also talk about what the owners of Cal Expo plan to do with the facility and what the closing means for harness racing in California. Chris also shares some of the plans a...
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Harness Racing Alumni Show 4 25 25 Andy Cohen FINAL

April 24, 2025 • 15 mins
This week's Harness Racing Alumni Show features Andy Cohen who discusses his recent interview with Howard Taylor. Howard is representing Diamond Creek Farms and others in regard to the recent sanctions that the USTA brought against them. The sanctions concern the farm’s business dealings with imprisoned former trainer Nick Surick. Andy also addresses the response that he received from one of the USTA investigative attorneys. Don’t ...
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Harness Racing Alumni Show Bob Marks 4 17 25 FINAL

April 17, 2025 • 24 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, Freddie has a one on one with cohost Bob Marks. Bob reveals how he first got involved in harness racing and the way his career progressed from a track handicapper to being Perretti Farms’ GM. Bob shares some of the great drivers and horses that he has seen or has been associated with during his career. Plus, Andy Cohen on this week's educational broadcast.
 
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Harness Racing Alumni Show MARTY 4 6 25 FINAL

April 7, 2025 • 12 mins
On our special show this week, we present Washington DC’s top Lobbyist, Marty Irby joining us with an update on his DC activities. Capitol Hill has named Marty a DC the top lobbyist for the past 4 out of the last 5 years. Today, he discusses with Freddie and Trade, his efforts on fighting the EATS Act, along with the congressional offices he works with and his ideas and thoughts of passing the Save America's Forgotten Equines Act (...
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Harness Racing Alumni Show 4 3 25 PANEL FINAL

April 3, 2025 • 46 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, our expert panel includes international owner and breeder Gordon Banks, harness racing New Zealand's CEO, Brad Steele and post time coordinator and mutuel expert, Michael Antoniades. The panel discusses some of the promotions that they are successfully following in New Zealand and how they could be adopted here in the U.S. and in the upcoming World Harness Racing Conference. Our guests als...
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Harness Racing Alumni Show GORDON 3 28 25 FINAL

March 28, 2025 • 36 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show we continue with our panel discussions on issues and solutions for our sport. This week's panel is led by Gordon Banks. Joining Gordon is Clay Horner, Michael Antoniades along with our shows hosts, Freddie Hudson and Bob Marks. Plus, Andy Cohen with his weekly keeping pace updates. All on this special and informative broadcast.
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HARNESS RACING ALUMNI SHOW ANDY 3 20 25

March 20, 2025 • 21 mins
Presenting this week on our Harness Racing Alumni Show, Andy Cohen takes the lead. He discusses with special guest Murray Brown, along with hosts, Freddie and Bob, the details behind the USTA'S investigation that led to sanctions of 6 of its members…., along with a farm for concealment of business dealings with former trainer/owner Nick Surick. Surick is currently serving a five year two months Federal prison sentence for his role ...
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Harness Racing Alumni Show Campbell & panel FINAL 3 14 25

March 14, 2025 • 33 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we continue our discussions on the state of affairs in harness racing and offering ideas to these critical issues. Joining us is Hall of Fame driver and CEO of the Hambletonian Society, John Campell, Former CEO of Woodbine Entertainment and thoroughbred & standardbred owner Clay Horner; and from CDI's Oak Grove mutuals expert, Michael Antoniades. The panel discusses drag time, handles,...
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Harness Racing Alumni Show GORDON BANKS 3 6 25 FULL SHOW

March 6, 2025 • 55 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we’ll continue with our open panel discussions on promoting harness racing. We focus on current concerns and issues of the sport while offering fresh ideas and solutions. Joining Freddie Trade, Bob and Andy on this week's panel is, international owners and breeders Gordon Banks & Marc Hanover, presiding judge Dan Kazmaier and standardbred owner Dr. Howard Perlmutter. It’s must listen t...
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Harness Racing Alumni Show Gordon & panel 2 27 25 FINAL

February 27, 2025 • 51 mins
For this week’s Harness Racing Alumni Show, along with Freddie, Trade, Bob and Andy Cohen with his weekly keeping pace update…., we have assembled an international panel to discuss harness racing. The expert panel consists of international owner and breeder, Gordon Banks; Hall of Fame Driver and CEO of the Hambletonian Society, John Campbell; Thoroughbred and standardbred owner and the former CEO of Woodbine Entertainment, Clay Hor...
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Harness Racing Alumni Show Alex Kraszewski 2 20 25 FINAL

February 20, 2025 • 10 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by Dover Downs Alex Kraszewski. He discuses his view with Freddie, Trade and Bob on the drag time between races. Alex shares the positive effects that it has on the bottom-line dollars it contributes to the sport. Plus, Andy Cohen….., all on this week's educational broadcast.  
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