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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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February 12, 2025 12 mins
On this week's very important Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by Eric Hamelback, the CEO of the National Horsemen's Benevolent Protection Association. Eric explains what decoupling is, how it can negatively affect horse racing in both thoroughbred and harness racing. He explains what horsemen can do to fight it. Plus, Andy Cohen with his Keeping Pace Update.  Don’t miss this informative broadcast….!!!  
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On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by standardbred owner, handicapper and journalist Gil Winston. Freddie, Trade, Gil and Bob all discuss the drag time between races. Then, they offer their own perspectives and thoughts as to how it affects the sport. It’s an interesting conversation. Plus, Andy Cohen’s special report.
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January 30, 2025 12 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by Diamond Creek Farms Shaun Laungani. He shares with Freddie, Trade and Bob the history behind the merger of Bob Boni's Northwood Bloodstock and Diamond Creek Farms. They’ve now created the agency, ‘Alliance Bloodstock.’ He talks about some of his clients and what sales they will have consignments at and discusses various online auctions. Plus, Andy Cohen….., all on this wee...
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On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by Hall of Fame journalist John Berry. John discusses with Freddie and Bob the proposed legislation to decouple horseracing in the state of Florida. The legislation was proposed by the owners of Gulfstream Park 1st/Racing and Berry was evaluating the consequences that can be caused by this action. Also discussed are the actions that horseracing associations should be taking. ...
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January 16, 2025 17 mins
On this week's Harness Racing Alumni Show, we are joined by standardbred breeder and owner Richard Young whose mare…, "Put on A Show" (under the racehorse category) is on the ballot for the Harness Racing's Hall of Fame. Young discusses her credentials for this award, who her competition is and how the voting will be conducted. He also shares some interesting marketing ideas for our sport. All on this week's broadcast along with An...
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