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#WiththeWorks With Racingwithbruno & FriendsWe Talk to Bob Ike and Marc DocheWe talk to Bob Ike and Marc Doche about HorseBills.com, and Southern California racing, Bob and Marc give us a few angles they use at the races. 2020-08-191h 00
For The Love of The GameEpisode 5-2: From $25K Claiming to the Breeders' Cup Classic - Jose Hernandez, Math Wizard, & Wynwood ThoroughbredsYou don’t have to be a math wizard to figure out Math Wizard was a great claim.
Originally claimed by previous connections out of the same $16,000 maiden claimer that saw Maximum Security win by over 10 lengths, and again out of his next start, John Fanelli and trainer Saffie Joseph stepped up and tagged Math Wizard for $25,000 off a 18 ½-length win on January 31. New owner Fanelli (who won a seven-way shake that day) had obviously made a shrewd purchase and when he allowed some partners like Jose Hernandez of Wynwood Thoroughbreds to buy in after the claim, their modest investment wen...2019-10-3034 min
For The Love of The GameEpisode 4-2: Your Best Bet In Thoroughbred Racing Partnerships - Jared Shoemaker & Pocket Aces RacingWhen someone names his racing syndicate after a poker term, you can bet there is a story behind it. Hear how Jared Shoemaker, head of Pocket Aces Racing, came up with the idea of horse ownership while playing poker with his friend and fraternity brother Marc Wampler back in 2005.
Taking a passion for horse racing developed at a very young age with family trips to nearby Keeneland race track, through cutting afternoon classes in high school and carefully scheduling morning-only classes at the University of Kentucky, Shoemaker and partners started with a one-horse stable. When their first...2019-10-2340 min
For The Love of The GameEpisode 3-2: Taking Off & Ascending - Mike Piazza & Zilla Racing StableWhat’s in a name? Mike Piazza, syndicate manager of Zilla Racing Stables, shares the same name with a Hall of Fame baseball player but there is no confusing the two. Horse racing is his game, and you can hear the passion he has for the sport when you listen to the newest episode of “For The Love Of The Game” podcast, presented by Horsebills.com.
Growing up near Saratoga and attending the races as a fan at a young age, Piazza, who had a love of analytics and handicapping, combined an accounting background into the formation of Zilla Racing in 201...2019-09-271h 13
For The Love of The GameEpisode 2-2: The Love Of The Game Never Leaves You - Bing Bush & Abbondanza RacingBeing from Kentucky, Bing Bush fell in love with horses at an early age. Galloping horses for years he had a decision to make, stick with horses or go to law school? As it turns out, you can have both in life. Listen to his story on how he has built a syndicate of abundance with Abbondanza Racing.2019-09-1340 min
For The Love of The GameEpisode 1-2: From Indiana Grand to Ascot - Harlan Malter & Ironhorse Racing StableTop hats and tails are a far cry from Indiana Grand but not for Ironhorse Racing. In this podcast we interview Harlan Malter, managing partner and founder of Ironhorse Racing Stable, about his passion for the sport of kings, why sports fans need to try horse ownership, and the rise of Ironhorse Racing Stable. Success like this doesn't happen often in our sport. Here's how he did it.
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https://www.buccherostallion.com/home2019-08-2942 min
For The Love of The GameEpisode 6-1: From Businessman to Horseman - Andrew LernerAndrew Lerner is not your average horse trainer. He was not raised in a barn or on a farm. He was a successful businessman with a passion for horse racing. So, why not go all in? After an incredible Del Mar summer meet in 2018, his success has maintained a high cruising speed in 2019 and he’s showing the racing world he is for real. His passion for the game is infectious; here’s his story.2019-03-0523 min
For The Love of The GameEpisode 5-1: Posterizing Partnerships - Nick Cosato & Slam Dunk RacingThe name Nick Cosato picked for his racing venture couldn't be more befitting. Slam Dunk Racing has been scoring wins as easily as giving the ball to Shaq in the post. However, succeeding at the top of any sport only comes from years of dedication. Coming off their best season yet, with over $1 Million in earnings, Nick drops some dimes from his 20+ years of experience in the game. He's throwing up the alley-oop, all you have to do is catch it and dunk it.2019-01-2338 min
For The Love of The GameEpisode 4-1: Golden Eye - Brad WeisbordBrad Weisbord wears great suits, drives nice cars, and has a mysterious charm about him but that’s not why he’s Golden Eye. Brad has a talent for finding pure gold in the horses he selects for his clients. His resume reads like that of a Hall-of-Famer including winning the Triple Crown, KY Oaks, BC Distaff, Preakness, Belmont, Travers, etc, and he’s only in his thirties. Here’s his story. Enjoy the listen.2018-12-1827 min
For The Love of The GameEpisode 3-1: A Breeders’ Cup Dynamic Duo - Peter Miller & Brian TrumpSome watch history, others make it happen.
It's tough to win a Breeders' Cup race, a rare occurrence to win back-to-back, but winning two back-to-back has never been accomplished, until now. Trainer Peter Miller and Rockingham Ranch Director of Operations, Brian Trump, are the team behind Roy H and Stormy Liberal. This is their story.2018-11-2738 min
For The Love of The GameEpisode 2-1: The 47 Year Old Overnight Success - Michael W. McCarthyMichael W. McCarthy has worked with some of the best horses in the world. Now he has a few standing behind his own webbings. Proclaimed as having the "Best Trainer Performance" in the 2018 Breeders' Cup, hear why his story is anything but an overnight success.2018-11-1329 min
For The Love of The GameEpisode 1-1: From Van Driver to Leading Horse Trainer - Richard BaltasRichard Baltas' career has skyrocketed over the past 4 years, cementing himself as a force in the Southern California training ranks. We caught up with Richard at Santa Anita Park to discuss his road to success, including all of the twists and turns. From van driver to top horse trainer, this is his story. Stay tuned after Richard's interview for exclusive picks for the Breeders' Cup this weekend.2018-10-3145 min