2007 Archives
Larry Bramlage, DVMRood & Riddle
Dec 20
Bramlage continues his very popular chat this week with part 2.
Larry Bramlage, DVMRood & Riddle
Dec 13
Bramlage answers questions on a wide range of horse health topics.
Alice ChandlerMill Ridge Farm
Dec 6
The owner of Mill Ridge Farm recounts a lifetime of experiences in the racing world.
Byron RogersStallion Manager
Nov 29
Byron Rogers discusses his work at Taylor Made as well as his own private ventures.
Josh PonsAuthor/Farm Owner
Nov 15
Josh Pons talks with readers about living the farm life in his new book Merryland.
Steve HaskinSr Correspondent, BH.com
Nov 8
Steve Haskin reviews the Breeders' Cup and previews the upcoming Triple Crown season.
Laffit Pincay, IIITV Analyst
Oct 25
Laffit Pincay III has served as one of the primary on-air hosts for HRTV for the past five years.
Ro ParraMillennium Farms
Oct 18
Millennium Farms' Ro Parra answers questions about the current state of Thoroughbred racing and breeding.
Dan LiebmanBlood-Horse
Oct 12
Dan Liebman discusses the state of Thoroughbred racing and breeding and The Blood-Horse.
Bobby TrussellWalmac Farm
Oct 5
Bobby Trussell, the co-owner of Walmac Farm weighs in on the current state of Thoroughbred racing.
Steve HaskinTurf Writer
Sep 27
Steve Haskin looks back on the Triple Crown and forward to the Breeders' Cup.
Barbara D. Livingston
Sep 20
Barbara Livingston joins Talkin' Horses this week to mark the release of More Old Friends.
Avalyn HunterPedigree Analyst
Sep 13
Avalyn Hunter discusses her new book Gold Rush: How Mr. Prospector Became Racing's Billion-Dollar Sire.
Jack Wolf & Donald Lucarelli
Sep 13
Jack Wolf and Donald Lucarelli of Starlight Racing discuss current and past on track successes.
Kathy HopkinsKentucky Horse Park
Sep 6
Kathy Hopkins is Director of Equine Operations at Lexington's Kentucky Horse Park.
Jim GallagherNew York THA
Aug 30
Gallagher is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the New York THA.
Rose Mary WilliamsMountaineer
Aug 23
Rose Mary Williams, director of racing at Mountaineer, has over 30 years of experience in the racing industry.
Corey JohnsenKentucky Downs
Aug 17
Kentucky Downs President Corey Johnsen discusses the upcoming meet at Kentucky Downs.
Harvey PackRacing Superfan
Aug 9
Harvey Pack discusses his book, May the Horse be with You: Pack at the Track.
Eric MitchellBloodHorseNOW
Aug 2
Eric Mitchell, Executive Editor for Digital Media at the Blood-Horse, discusses BloodHorseNow.
Greg AvioliBreeders' Cup Ltd.
July 26
Greg Avioli is president and chief executive officer of Breeders’ Cup Limited.
Maggi MossThoroughbred Owner
July 19
Maggi Moss led all owners with 211 wins from 756 starts in '06 with total earnings of $3,956,619.
Terry FinleyThoroughbred Owner
July 12
Terry Finley is the founder and president of West Point Thoroughbreds, Inc.
T. D. ThorntonTurf Writer
June 28
T.D. Thornton is the author of “Not by a Long Shot: A Season at a Hard-Luck Horse Track”.
John VelazquezJockey
June 19
After guiding Rags to Riches to an historic victory in the Belmont, John Velazquez stopped by to chat.
Steve HaskinTurf Writer
June 15
Steve Haskin offers a reflection of the 2007 Triple Crown and a look ahead to the summer and fall.
Larry JonesTrainer
May 31
Trainer Larry Jones is known for his strong work ethic and trademark cowboy hat.
Bill NackTurf Writer
May 24
Popular turf writer and author Bill Nack makes a return appearance on Talkin’ Horses.
Lou RaffettoMaryland Jockey Club
May 17
Lou Raffetto is in his seventh year managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations as the MJC’s Chief Operating Officer.
Dean RichardsonEquine Surgeon
May 10
Dr. Dean Richardson answers questions about Barbaro and equine health issues.
Steve HaskinTurf Writer
May 1
Steve Haskin makes his second appearance of 2007 just in time to give his final take on this year's crop of Derby hopefuls.
Merv GriffinEntertainer/Entrepenuer
Apr 26
Entertainer/entrepreneur Merv Griffin has been a lifelong fan of Thoroughbred racing.
Randy MossHandicapper
Apr 19
Randy Moss covers horse racing for ESPN and ABC Sports, and also has previously appeared on racing telecasts for CBS Sports.
Franny Abbott NSA
Apr 12
National Steeplechase Association president provides insight into this specialized sub-culture of the Thoroughbred community.
Dwight Manley Jockeys' Guild Mgr
Apr 5
Sports agent, real estate developer, rare coin expert and skilled negotiator named in July 2006 the National Manager of the Jockeys' Guild.
Jose Santos Jockey
Mar 29
One of the elites of the irons answers your questions about winning the big ones.
Robert L. EvansCDI President
Mar 22
Churchill Downs president & CEO Robert L. Evans answers your questions about everything from the size of the Derby field to...
Carl NafzgerTrainer
Mar 15
Eclipse award-winning trainer Carl Nafzger is back on the Derby Trail with champion Street Sense.
Barry IrwinTeam Valor
Mar 9
In 1987, Former journalist Barry Irwin and Jeff Seigel formed Team Valor, a leading syndicate of partnerships in North American racing.
Dick Downey Handicapper
Mar 1
Dick Downey, owner and publisher of TheDowneyProfile.com, is a lawyer who practices in Kentucky.
Paul Saylor Owner
Feb 20
Paul Saylor has shared ownership in such runners as Keyed Entry, Ashado and Fleet Indian.
Sean Clancy Author
Feb 15
Former champion jockey Sean Clancy is the critically acclaimed author of Barbaro: the Horse Who Captured America's Heart.
Sandy Hatfield Stallion Manager
Feb 8
As stallion manager at Three Chimneys Farm, Sandy Hatfield rides herd over an all-star roster.
Damon Thayer KY State Senator
Feb 1
Republican State Senator Damon Thayer is a first-time breeder expecting his first foal around March 1.
Steve Haskin Turf Writer
Jan 25
Steve Haskin makes his first appearance of the new year with his 2007 Triple Crown Kickoff.
Garrett Gomez Jockey
Jan 16
Jockey Garrett Gomez capped a banner year in 2006 with a New Year's Day sweep of the graded card at Santa Anita.
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