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The Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 32: New Player Q&A feat. Danny Derby and Pete VellaYou asked, and we answered with a little help from some of the best to play the game! Hall-of-Famers Danny Derby and Pete Vella graciously share their insight on questions submitted by new players on the forum. What are some common mistakes? How do you value a broodmare? What are our thoughts on specialization? We answer all of this and more, with a few tangents, of course.
Stay tuned for our fully fleshed out SIMhorseracing New Player Starter Guide, coming early Year 58!
2021-01-2551 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 31: Arc de Triomphe PreviewNo memes. No laughs. No giggles. We're completely all about business as we discuss the Arc de Triomphe. Will Fiery Eyes cement herself as an all time great this early? Will there be an upset? Can Yang Wenli repeat? We'll find out!
2021-01-2027 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 30: The Y57 Chimborazo PreviewToday, we talk about the richest Turf Sprint race in the SIM, the Chimborazo! Does it render the Steward's Cup Turf Sprint obsolete? Nini doesn't know what reading comprehension means. Mara doesn't want to do trifecta picks anymore. The horror. (Spoiler: We still do it this time.)
2021-01-1426 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 29: Oceanside and Midsummer PreviewsToday, we're all business because Mara has a hockey game to watch and EVERYTHING else is secondary. We go over the Oceanside Classic, Midsummer Oaks, and Midsummer Classic. There is a surprising lack of lallygagging. Anything for hockey.
2021-01-0628 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 28: Most American Previews + Shameless PlugsIt's Mixer Week on The Morning Line! For the first time, we exclusively focus on Mixer races. We go over the Most American Derby and the Most American Futurity. We also talk about some personal victories in our SIM life and briefly go over what lies ahead on The Morning Line for the rest of the year. Also Nini is hopped up on cheesecake, and this amuses Mara.
2020-12-2939 minThe Morning Line PodcastEpisode 27: Distance is a Myth feat. Tim MatthewsDistance is not real. We are a mess. "Carole Hanson" makes an appearance. There is an impostor among us. This is certainly our worst work to date, and we loved every second. Somewhere in there, we talk about the Week 9 Day 5 broadcast races - the London Oaks, London Derby, Louisville Classic, Long Island Acorn, and Long Island Classic.
2020-12-171h 09The Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 26: Y57 Baltimore PreviewsIt's one of those days. The kind where everything is moving in slow motion. No matter, we still bring you a look at every single horse racing in the Baltimore G1's this Friday. There are several horses featured with names from musicals and while this is horrifying for Mara, Nini couldn't be happier. You might want to lower your volume.
2020-12-0238 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 25: Y57 Louisville and Dubai PreviewsAfter last week’s train wreck of an episode, we come back on a quick turnaround to look at the other races that will be called W6D5! In this episode, we rapid-fire preview each field give our picks for every race sans the Derby, and Nini tries to add a phrase to the English language.
Happy Week 6 and good luck to everyone!
2020-11-261h 03The Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 24: Year 57 Derby Deep Dive Feat. The StewardYou think you’ve heard train wreck episodes before? Well, hold on to your hats folks, because they’ve got nothing on this Derby Deep Dive!
On this episode, we welcome the lovely Steward to join us for the beginning of this episode for some Derby thoughts, share some breaking news, and talk about some other Week 6 Day 5 races. Then, we battle through technical difficulties to evaluate every single horse in the field and then some.
We also have an unexpected guest and go perhaps further off the rails than ever before, so it’s a fun...
2020-11-211h 17The Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 23: Saudi Cup PreviewsThis week, we dive into the Saudi Cup. We preview mixers for the first time on the show, and Nini is blatantly wrong about some things and Mara probably wishes she had a different co-host. We offer insight and picks, and as usual, venture way off topic a few times.
2020-11-1244 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 22: A Belated Triple Crown TrailThis week, we dive into an evaluation of our Triple Crown Trails, naming our picks and justifying why we picked them. Maybe we also toot our own horses' horns. Just a little bit. A tiny bit. We promise. Legitimately promise, this time. No Pinocchio here! Nini also uses big brain energy to recite the intro from memory for the first time.
We'll be back next week for the Saudi Cup!
2020-11-0639 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 21: Totally Prepared Pegasus PreviewsThis week, we are completely, 100% prepared to take on the Pegasus previews. Seriously, we did our homework, we looked at every single horse before recording, all sorts of things one does when they prepare! We promise. This is definitely true.
We go over all the Pegasus races, and Mara is done with Nini. There are several tangents, lots of laughter, and we talk about what's coming soon on The Morning Line, too!
2020-10-2950 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 20: A Casual Sit Down with The StewardRight before the racing year starts, we have a nice, non-scripted conversation with the Steward to kick off the new SIM year. We talk about the best of Year 56, how the SIM got started, changes that lie ahead, the dreaded gallop threshold adjustment, and a whole lot more. It's a good time from top to bottom, with a lot of laughs and as usual, the train does come off the tracks a little!
2020-10-181h 04The Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 18: Steward's Cup Part 2 – Friday PreviewsWelcome to the final installment of this year's Steward's Cup extravaganza! Newly energized, the hosts go over all of Friday's races at a breakneck pace. Races are previewed, picks are made, and we joke about our own horses for a bit of a laugh. Good times are had.
Good luck to all entries, and thank you for listening to us this year! We look forward to a great Year 57 ahead.
Turf Sprint: 0:35
Filly and Mare Dirt Mile 4:29
Filly and Mare Turf Sprint: 8:41
Sprint: 12:50
Filly an...
2020-09-291h 07The Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 18: Steward's Cup Part 1 – Thursday PreviewsSteward's Cup week continues as we we attempt to preview a massive amount of races in a short amount of time. The hosts power through feeling less-than-great and review all of Thursday's Juvenile races, putting the spotlight on the stars of tomorrow. As much as we love going off the rails, the train stays en route to its destination for this one!
Filly Turf Dash: 2:31
Turf Dash: 8:22
Fillies Sprint: 12:56
Sprint: 20:17
Fillies Turf: 24:03
Turf: 25:54
Debutante: 29:41
Futurity: 35:26
Bunburette: 37:50
B...
2020-09-291h 01The Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 17: Our 1 year SIM-versary, Steward's Cup MondayOn this episode of The Morning Line, we take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about what it's been like having a podcast for a whole SIM year, and we also talk about the All-Weather Steward's Cup races! The train stays mostly on the tracks for this one, but we can't help but take a couple (a lot) of shots at our old co-host, Dylan. Most of our takes are lukewarm at best, but we also say a few words to pay tribute to one of the greatest SIMsters to ever do it, Scott Eiland. We'll always love...
2020-09-2656 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 16: A Deep Dive on the Y56 Arc de Triomphe StakesThis week on The Morning Line, we sit down to preview one of the SIM's most prestigious and history-rich races, the Arc. Nini shares a tale about an Arc from the SIM's past and wants to move to Canada; Mara claims she's edgy and complains about the weather. Tangents definitely happen. We don't go too far off topic though, and every single horse in this star-studded field gets a thorough breakdown before we make our picks.
2020-09-1649 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 15: Chimbo PreviewThis week on The Morning Line, Nini and Mara preview the Chimborazo while feeling guilty about neglecting the other 24 G1 thoroughbred races that week. But alas, the richest turf sprint race in the SIM is upon us, so it's time for it to take the spotlight as the shiniest star in the game this week! We review all the horses, make our picks as usual, and of course, bully each other gently.
2020-09-1033 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 14: Midsummer and Oceanside Previews feat. Tim Matthews and Danny DerbyWe're back! After a short break, The Morning Line returns with two dishonorable guests to preview the Midsummer Oaks and Classic as well as the Oceanside Classic! Strap in, because we go farther off the rails than we ever have before! Is The Spa really located in Times Square? What really happened while Tim was in Australia? Why did everyone rib Mara today? If you're not part of our alienated listener base by now, listen in for 90% chaos and 10% us actually covering the races!
Warning: This episode contains strong language.
2020-09-0342 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 13: The All-Canada PreviewThe Morning Line enters a new era as we record our first podcast without Dylan. We review the Queen’s Plate, Toronto Oaks, and Toronto Mile. Mara schools us on how apparently Toronto should be pronounced without the second T, and Nini is sleepy throughout. An impromptu Trainer of the Year discussion is had, and as always, some banter ensues.
2020-08-1629 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 12: Long Island, Louisville, and a Fond FarewellIt’s the end of an era on The Morning Line Podcast as the original trio sit down to preview races for the final time. We breeze through the Louisville Classic and Long Island Acorn before previewing the Long Island Classic and making our picks. After, we reflect on how far we’ve come since creating the podcast at the end of Year 55, and then Dylan shares he will be leaving the podcast in the interest of his real-life happenings. As always, bullying ensues.
Nini and Mara will return next week, and we hope to welcome Dylan back...
2020-08-1229 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 11: The Morning Line Mailbag with The StewardAt the midpoint of the year amidst Dylan’s mysterious disappearance, The Steward returns to the Morning Line to answer your burning questions. Why did she change her stance on real-life sires in the game? How does one support their own stallion? Does schooling in the gate or paddock actually do anything? And most importantly, what should you do with a dead body? She answers all these and more, with some hot takes interspersed throughout!
2020-08-061h 08The Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 10: Baltimore Previews feat. Tim MatthewsThis week, The Morning Line welcomes its first special guest, Tim Matthews! Tim joins us as we discuss and give picks for the Baltimore Distaff, Special, Oaks, and Crown. There's lots of laughter, lots of sarcasm, and lots of picking on one another. What does it feel like to lose the Baltimore Crown with a Derby winner? What does everyone think about Ziggy Stardust's Triple Crown chances? And why is Tim salty about Witted? Join us for this special podcast and find out!
2020-07-3033 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 9: Dubai and Louisville Races Extravaganza!In one of our craziest podcasts yet, we attempt to review all of the Dubai and Louisville races, with some shenanigans along the way. Dylan is mean, Nini is hyper, and Mara’s had enough with both of them. We get a bit crasser and loose-lipped as we try to answer these questions: Are Tim and Dylan trying to kill each other? There’s a horse that transcends time and space? Why is Nini belching? And does a chipmunk joins the podcast? And don’t forget, it’s all in good fun!
2020-07-211h 09The Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 8: An In-Depth Look at the Louisville DerbyIn this episode of The Morning Line, our hosts have an in-depth discussion about the SIM's crown jewel, the Louisville Derby. We identify prevalent trends, discuss every horse entered in this year's race, and we present some fun facts at the end! Mara also tests Nini and Dylan's Derby knowledge. Analysis, trivia, and mutual co-host bullying all occur. What more could you want?
2020-07-1644 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 7: Saudi Cup Races and Triple Crown Trail PreviewsThis week on The Morning Line, we're efficient and organized as we preview the Saudi Cup races and the week for TCT races. Except, not really. The train gets derailed again, but only a little bit! We share a lot of laughs on this episode as we get ever-closer to the Week 6 extravaganza that awaits us. Happy racing!
2020-07-0843 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 6: The Triple Crown Trail Marches OnThis week on The Morning Line, our tired and banged-up hosts talk about some of last week's TCT happenings and then talk about this week's races, including some heavy favorites that are sure to waltz in their Year 56 debuts. Do we have it all figured out, or will there be some upsets ahead of us?
2020-07-0226 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 5: Pegasus Previews and Triple Crown Trail Week 2 ReviewIn our most chaotic episode yet, Nini, Mara, and Dylan are the epitome of poise and professionalism as we preview the Pegasus races and go over the Week 2 TCT races. (Except not really). We promise that despite what it seems, no one was under the influence of anything - except for maybe increased endorphins from buying Stewardbreds! We go off topic, have a wild time, and the train is derailed more than once. But hey, it was fun!
2020-06-2455 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 4: Triple Crown Trail Week 1The second episode of Year 56 is full of questions. Where's Tamara, and who's Mara Jade? Why doesn't Dylan know who Giacomo is? Who does everyone have in their Triple Crown Trail stables? And is one of Dave Matthews Band's best sons also his uncle?! In this episode, we answer all these questions and review the Week 1 Triple Crown Trail races!
2020-06-1731 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 3: Y56 Preseason - 8.1 and Q&A With the StewardHappy New Year! Welcome to our first podcast for Year 56! In this episode, we welcome a very special guest, The Steward! We talk about 8.1 updates, and then she answers questions submitted by our listeners. What goes into winning a race? How do we avoid bounces? What's the deal with the future of Steward-breds? And maybe most importantly, why do guys suck?
2020-06-0955 minThe Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 2 - Year 55 Steward's Cup Thursday/Friday Extravaganza!Greetings fake horse racing fans! We're baaaack! (With better audio quality, too!)
In this epic episode, Nini, Tamara, and Dylan preview EVERY Steward's Cup Thursday/Friday race. We begin by rapid fire previewing the majority of the races before presenting full previews for the Juvenile, Juvenile Fillies, Turf Sprint, Sprint, Turf Mile, Distaff, Turf, and Classic! Time stamps can be found below. Good luck to everyone running in the Steward's Cup, and thank you for listening! We'll see you soon!
Filly Turf Dash: 2:20
Turf Dash: 4:29
Juvenile Fillies Sprint: 6:14
Juvenile...
2020-05-282h 46The Morning Line PodcastTML Episode 1: An Abbreviated Year 55 Steward's Cup MondayIn the inaugural episode, our co-hosts introduce themselves, the podcast, and review four Steward's Cup Monday races. (Yes, only four. Some unforeseen events in our personal lives put a time restraint on us. We're sorry!)
Tamara previews the Steward's Cup Synthetic Mile and Distaff, Nini previews the Steward's Cup Synthetic Classic, and Dylan previews Steward's Cup Steeplechase.
Good luck to all Steward's Cup contestants this week!
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