Two Broads at the Track

by Mandy Stanton and Robyn Pavone

Season 1

As the Derby trail heats up, there is encouraging news about Florida racing, Oaklawn Park is rocking it for thoroughbred aftercare fundraising, genetic research could change the game, and Mandy finds herself searching for a broodmare prospect

Recorded on February 19, 2025 Horse confirmation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVs5ZynTREQ&feature=youtu.be Resolute Racing VIP Derby contest https://x.com/resracingky/status/1887248536082788829 Resolute Racing Australian Fan Derby contest https://x.com/resracingky/status/1887248536082788829 Resolute Racing Japanese Fan Derby contest https://x.com/jstewartrr/status/1890576555245547907 Thoroughbred Racing Initiative formed to stop Florida decoupling https://thoroughbredracinginitiative.com/ Oaklawn Park and the origins of HHR https://paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/opinion-california-racing-can-learn-from-oaklawns-louis-cella Oaklawn Park "Ring the Bell https://paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/oaklawns-ring-the-bell-program-has-raised-over-160000-for-aftercare Sam Houston "Ring the Bell https://paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/ring-the-bell-sam-houston-raises-4000-for-aftercare-in-first-three-weeks Fasig Tipton digital sale of 2 year olds in training https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/proof-of-concept-2-year-olds-in-training-added-to-fasig-tipton-february-digital-line-up/ Genes associated with higher risk of fractures in thoroughbreds https://www.yourhorse.co.uk/news/new-research-identifies-genes-associated-with-higher-fracture-risk-in-thoroughbreds/ Pedigrees360 www.pedigrees360.com Andie One https://x.com/inglisdigitalus/status/1889400766760149402 Mill Ridge Farm https://www.millridge.com/ Casa Creed https://www.millridge.com/casa-creed Steve Haskin on the Derby rankings https://www.secretariat.com/2025-kentucky-derby-rankings-week-4/ Intro music provided by Theatre Music Shop, Guy Dearden

S1 · E12

Feb 21, 2025

25:47

The Two Broads share some heart-warming stories about racehorses, keep it family friendly while discussing the breeding of racehorses, and get excited when Mandy wins a ticket lottery

Recorded February 7, 2025 Vanessa Rice mare Met At The Dance https://paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/after-becoming-a-mother-thoroughbred-mare-back-to-racing-winning-at-los-alamitos Rail Talk episode 78 with John Stewart https://youtu.be/pE-o16HwFlg?si=LfPr1D16KJ-bMFUT Horse Heaven by Jane Smiley https://www.amazon.com/Horse-Heaven-Ballantine-Readers-Circle/dp/0449005410 Gumbo the colt https://paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/after-rough-entry-to-the-world-gumbo-the-colt-is-overcoming-the-odds Abandoned and rescued horse Abner aka Shack's Way - UPDATE from The Bridge Sanctuary https://x.com/TheBridgeSanct1/status/1889026930277548191 The Bridge Sanctuary https://thebridgesanctuary.com/ Belmont Park https://www.nyra.com/belmont/news/ Secretariat https://youtu.be/uJKWXvc7xko?si=4UB9z9IpF1dA8KyH Intro music provided by Theatre Music Shop, Guy Dearden

S1 · E11

Feb 12, 2025

30:20

In this jam packed episode, we discuss important news about Thoroughbred Racing, continue highlighting the importance of grooms, and wonder if some good deeds done by rescuing horses "paid it forward" for C2 Racing?

Recorded on January 28, 2025 Thorpedo Anna is Horse of the Year https://x.com/missmaryeliza/status/1882946298229424451 White Abarrio's secret weapon groom Eduardo 'Lalo' Diaz https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/the-week-in-review-white-abarrios-secret-weapon-groom-lalo-diaz/ Real Players of the Backstretch https://youtu.be/sDxcaRn6OPw?si=OjbZavcT-Q_4Zwij Centennial Farms sponsors TBAftercare Best Turned Out Horse https://www.instagram.com/centennial_farm/p/DFRHlvTpkWd/ Joe Nevills on the problems with black type races https://x.com/Joe_Nevills/status/1883998265542361147 Superman Richard Pryor 'penny scheme' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ZyGhCN-JU Insights gained from White Abarrio's pedigree https://x.com/Tinky47flat/status/1883857581099069725 HISA Supreme Court https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/HISA_case_will_not_be_heard_by_Supreme_Court_in_this_term_123 Foals, Foals, Foals! https://x.com/millridgefarm/status/1882427057097085261 Belinda Stronach interview https://x.com/Jackpotkimm/status/1883635358648398221 Stop Florida de-coupling https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/open-letter-to-the-industry-ftboa-stands-firm/ Abandoned and rescued horse Shack's Way https://x.com/TheBridgeSanct1/status/1884072107778191640 The Bridge Sanctuary https://thebridgesanctuary.com/ Equibase proposed new race rating system gains support https://x.com/craigbrogden/status/1884436608658690361 Graded stakes 'inflation' https://x.com/Tinky47flat/status/1884205202653220929 NYRA supports 'penny breakage' https://www.drf.com/news/nyra-supports-penny-breakage-new-york Intro music provided by Theatre Music Shop, Guy Dearden

S1 · E10

Jan 29, 2025

30:38

Anticipating the Eclipse Awards, Pegasus Day, and the continuing Derby qualifiers, we remember Zenyatta, explain the Apollo Curse, highlight veterinary breakthroughs, and share stories from the backstretch

Recorded on January 20, 2025 How to watch the Eclipse Awards https://www.ntra.com/54th-annual-resolute-racing-eclipse-awards-sold-out/ Degen Triple Crown Challenge https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaoWaGeuO8JwVPW1QJG9lf7dazcgsZJP9CS6TbQMj_qF7AbA/viewform The Apollo Curse https://www.derbymuseum.org/Blog/Article/285/INSIDE-THE-CROWN-Breaking-the-Curse Zenyatta highlights https://x.com/USASteeplechase/status/1880991491394245044 Zenyatta on 60 Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_JheDOcgQI Casa Creed https://x.com/headleybell/status/1879868407643865192 StrideSafe Device https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/282231/lambert-says-an-end-to-common-fractures-in-sight South Florida racing future - Gulfstream https://paulickreport.com/features/keeping-pace/keeping-pace-its-simple-racing-needs-south-florida Hialeah https://paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/hialeah-park-a-bold-play-to-secure-the-future-of-racing-in-florida Patch Adams https://www.secretariat.com/the-adams-family-back-on-the-derby-trail/ Eddie Sweat groom of Secretariat and Riva Ridge https://thevaulthorseracing.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/a-living-flame-eddie-sweat-and-secretariat/ Intro music provided by Theatre Music Shop, Guy Dearden

S1 · E9

Jan 21, 2025

31:30

It's a new year, with time to watch winter racing, read about horses, and anticipate a great 2025

Recorded January 14, 2025 https://shop.bloodhorse.com/products/bloodhorse-stallion-register-for-2025-print?_pos=1&_sid=9ea416d84&_ss=r https://www.keeneland.com/keeneland-library https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/equibase-hopes-ratings-system-can-serve-as-complement-to-claiming-races The cutest foal of the day https://x.com/KentuckyDerby/status/1879260241587536266 Our questions are answered once again in the Horses Now podcast with Kenny McPeek and Teague Ridge https://youtu.be/va4R0IeC5CQ?si=f66zbC6bBHg4X1Q3 https://www.ntra.com/marylander-wins-resolute-racing-eclipse-awards-sweepstakes/#:~:text=Lexington%2C%20Ky.%2C%20(January,Resolute%20Racing%20Eclipse%20Awards%20Sweepstakes. Intro music provided by Theatre Music Shop, Guy Dearden

S1 · E8

Jan 15, 2025

26:40

A day at the races at Gulfstream Park, the fun of naming racehorses, horse welfare; near and far, a new concept for enjoying thoroughbred racing

Recorded on December 11, 2024 https://www.gulfstreampark.com/ TDN Daily https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/vet-scratch-date-i-guess-im-still-stunned-by-the-attrition-rate/ Resolute racing trip to PR https://twitter.com/jstewartrr/status/1865019738276950421 Paulick Report on bail pens: https://paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/doom-scroll-thoroughbreds-bail-pens-and-horse-traders The National Thoroughbred League: https://ntl.racing/ Intro music provided by Theatre Music Shop, Guy Dearden

S1 · E7

Dec 11, 2024

27:47

A quick discussion before Thanksgiving about the Japan Cup, devoted Japanese racing fans, A great new documentary about Wyoming racing, challenging times for California racing, and Mandy's big idea!!!

Recorded on November 25, 2024 Japan Cup https://x.com/agentes305/status/1860577983645266005 Resolute Racing social media about Goliath in the Japan Cup https://x.com/theTDN/status/1860453944142549432 Auguste Rodin retirement https://x.com/WHR/status/1860605479707365388 Mandy's big idea Excitement about the horses who will race as 4 year olds Sweetwater - a wonderful documentary about racing in Wyoming https://youtu.be/AdzQO33qXBo?si=Xab4XW0LUQSwNO5u Wyoming horses California racing and Historical Horse Racing Machines Intro music provided by Theatre Music Shop, Guy Dearden

S1 · E6

Nov 26, 2024

23:13

Q&A about Thoroughbred Racehorse breezes and frequency of races. Exploring Toughness in Horses. Eclipse Awards Buzz. New questions about Trainer Careers

Recorded on November 18, 2024 Our questions are answered once again in the Horses Now podcast with Kenny McPeek and Teague Ridge https://youtu.be/hQ9c914WF_A?si=K67k5QW-87uy8Jfd The last 3 furlongs of a breeze and a race What makes a thoroughbred tough?: https://www.secretariat.com/what-makes-a-thoroughbred-tough/ Why horses raced more in the 'old days' The stallion season Eclipse awards The Heart of Horse Racing.com is live! https://theheartofhorseracing.com/ Careers for young racehorse trainers Intro music provided by Theatre Music Shop, Guy Dearden

S1 · E5

Nov 20, 2024

27:57

New questions and answers about thoroughbred racing. A winning day at Aqueduct racetrack

Recorded on November 11, 2024 Another mention from the Horses Now podcast with Kenny McPeek and Teague Ridge https://youtu.be/tlgSGQgOTAg?si=w5TmXNkVuRkJpND8 Robyn has questions about race horse breezes Out of the Clouds: The Unlikely Horseman and the Unwanted Colt Who Conquered the Sport of Kings: https://g.co/kgs/FF5iPNt Mandy has questions about why race horses used to race much more frequently Breeders Cup Jockeys Brian Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/b_hernandezjr/?hl=en Centennial Farms https://centennialfarms.com/ Aqueduct Equestris Dining Room https://www.nyra.com/aqueduct/visit/dining/#equestris Illuminare wins the 2nd race at Aqueduct https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rAIqcDjDvk Illuminare https://centennialfarms.com/stable-roster/illuminare/ Irad Ortiz Jr. https://www.instagram.com/irad_ortiz?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Frankie Detori https://www.instagram.com/frankiedettori_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Time for champagne https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/br1kes24in4i1e6ilpldj/AOc6lnTk-QSVxK81nmyBTxI?e=3&preview=DSC_5675.jpg&rlkey=ba39xchs4csor0z91o2u5nzjq&st=imma1aek&dl=0 Intro music provided by Theatre Music Shop, Guy Dearden

S1 · E4

Nov 12, 2024

24:39

Robyn and Mandy travel near and far to see thoroughbred racing and get a surprise shout-out from the Horses Now podcast

Recorded on October 27, 2024 Robyn and Mandy travel to Lexington, Kentucky Robyn spends time with old and new friends at Orpen Horses https://www.facebook.com/Orpenhorses/ Turf horse conformation A surprise shoutout from the Horses Now podcast with Kenny McPeek and Teague Ridge https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horses-now/id1759623768 Pinhooking Happy yearling fillies Going to the races at Keeneland A visit to Mill Ridge Farm https://www.millridge.com/ 2-year-old training and racing A maiden turf race at Aqueduct https://centennialfarms.com/ Meeting Kendrick Carmouche https://www.instagram.com/p/DBtrqbvpyv8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Intro music provided by Theatre Music Shop, Guy Dearden

S1 · E3

Nov 5, 2024

26:47

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