Episodios

  • Right to Party Update + McPeek’s WINNING Picks This Week!
    Apr 8 2026

    On this episode of Horse Races Now, we dive into the latest on Right to Party, what it means for the racing scene, and why fans should be paying attention right now.

    🔥 But here’s the can’t-miss part…
    Kenny McPeek gives an in-depth look at the horses in his barn running this week — and lines out some potential WINNERS. If you’re following the races or looking for insight you won’t find anywhere else, this is gold.

    Plus, we’re joined by Joe Clabes of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) to talk about their upcoming fundraiser and the powerful mission behind supporting injured jockeys.

    💥 In this episode:

    • Right to Party update and outlook
    • Kenny McPeek’s barn breakdown (horses running THIS week)
    • Insider angles + potential winners 👀
    • PDJF fundraiser details with Joe Clabes
    • How you can support the cause

    This episode brings together insider racing intel + a powerful cause — don’t miss it.

    👉 Like, subscribe, and share to support the horse racing community!

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    32 m
  • Is Kenny McPeek Retiring in July?! 👀 (Listen Until the End) | HISA, TVG Exit & Top Horses
    Apr 1 2026

    Kenny McPeek is back in the studio—and this episode has EVERYTHING.

    From a shocking retirement announcement (or is it? 👀) to major changes in the horse racing world, Kenny opens up like never before in this can't-miss episode of Horse Races Now.

    We dive into:

    • Kenny’s current health and how it’s impacting his day-to-day life
    • His honest thoughts on HISA—and why he believes more solutions are needed
    • The looming exit of FanDuel & TVG from horse racing and what it means for the future of the sport
    • Why Horse Races Now could be positioned to step in and fill that media void
    • Updates and breakdowns on his top horses and what’s ahead this season

    And then… there’s the big moment.

    Kenny hints at retiring this July— Or is it a different July?

    You’ll want to watch this one ALL the way through.

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    46 m
  • From Jockey to Riding Alongside Derby Winners 🎤 | Donna Barton Brothers Interview
    Mar 27 2026

    What’s it like to ride alongside a Kentucky Derby winner… while delivering a live interview on national TV?

    This week on Horse Races Now, we sit down with legendary jockey turned NBC Sports reporter Donna Barton Brothers—one of the most unique voices in all of sports.

    Donna takes us behind the scenes of:

    • Riding in the biggest races in the world
    • Her transition from over 1,100 career wins to national television
    • What it’s REALLY like chasing down Derby and Breeders’ Cup winners on horseback
    • The pressure of interviewing jockeys seconds after crossing the wire

    If you love horse racing, the Kentucky Derby, or want a behind-the-scenes look at the sport from someone who has truly seen it all—this episode is a must-watch.

    👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and follow for more insider access to the world of horse racing.

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    42 m
  • Inside the Mind of a Derby Winner | Doug O’Neill on Nyquist & I’ll Have Another
    Mar 20 2026

    On this episode of Horse Races Now, we sit down with 2-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer Doug O’Neill, the man behind champions like I’ll Have Another, Nyquist, and Goldencents.

    Doug takes us inside his incredible journey—from working as a hotwalker to reaching the pinnacle of horse racing—and shares behind-the-scenes stories from his biggest victories on the sport’s grandest stage.

    We dive into:
    🔥 The unforgettable 2012 Triple Crown run with I’ll Have Another
    🏆 Winning the Kentucky Derby (twice) and what it really takes
    🐎 How he develops elite racehorses from the ground up
    🎯 His training philosophy and what separates great horses
    💼 The evolving landscape of horse racing today
    💭 Lessons learned from adversity and staying at the top

    Whether you’re a racing fan, owner, or just love great sports stories—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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    39 m
  • How Horses Get Into the Hall of Fame 🏇 | Inside the Racing Hall of Fame with D.G. Van Clief
    Mar 13 2026

    What does it take for a racehorse to become a legend? 🏇

    In this episode of Horse Races Now, trainer Kenny McPeek joins us as we go behind the scenes of one of the sport’s highest honors with D. G. Van Clief Jr., Chair of the Nominating Committee for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

    D.G. takes us inside the Hall of Fame selection process, explaining how horses, jockeys, trainers, and contributors are nominated and ultimately inducted into racing immortality.

    We discuss:
    🏆 The requirements for a horse to be nominated
    🗳️ Who votes on Hall of Fame inductees
    📋 How the nominating committee selects finalists
    📊 What factors matter most when evaluating a horse’s career
    🏇 How voters compare great horses from different eras
    🎉 What happens during Hall of Fame induction weekend in Saratoga

    For racing fans who love the history of the sport, this episode gives a fascinating look at how the legends of horse racing are chosen and celebrated.

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  • Meet the First Female Horse Racing Announcer | Jessica Paquette (PARX Racetrack)
    Mar 6 2026

    In this episode of Horse Races Now, we welcome Jessica Paquette, the track announcer at PARX Racetrack and the first and only female race caller in North American thoroughbred racing.

    Jessica takes us behind the microphone to break down the incredible skill it takes to call a horse race in real time — from memorizing silks and post positions to tracking horses moving over 40 miles per hour down the stretch.

    She shares her journey into the sport, the challenges of breaking barriers in racing, and what race day preparation looks like before the horses even enter the gate. Jessica also talks about some of the most memorable races she’s called at PARX, the pressure of getting every call right, and what makes a truly great race caller.

    If you’ve ever wondered what goes on inside the announcer’s booth when the gates fly open, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

    🏇 Topics include:

    • Jessica’s path to becoming a race caller
    • Breaking barriers as the first female race caller in North America
    • The art and preparation behind calling a race
    • Memorable stretch battles at PARX Racetrack
    • Advice for young people looking to get into horse racing
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  • Weekend Recap with Kenny McPeek: Race Results, Stable Updates & Listener Q&A
    Feb 20 2026

    It’s a full barn update on this episode of Horse Races Now as Kenny McPeek breaks down how his horses performed this past weekend — the good, the tough beats, and what’s next.

    Kenny takes us inside the strategy behind each run, what he saw from the saddle and the backside, and which horses are trending in the right direction as we move deeper into the season.

    Plus, we open up the mailbag. Kenny answers listener questions on training decisions, race placement, upcoming targets, and what fans should be watching for in the weeks ahead.

    If you love the inside perspective you can’t get from a past performance sheet — this is it.

    🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and keep the questions coming!

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    35 m
  • Inside the Barn: Kenny McPeek’s Top Contenders & Behind the Scenes of the Horse Races Now App
    Feb 13 2026

    In this episode of Horse Races Now, Hall of Fame trainer Kenny McPeek joins us for a powerful, inside-the-barn update on his top contenders and what’s ahead this season.

    Kenny breaks down:

    • 🔥 Which horses are trending up right now
    • 🏇 Who’s training lights-out and ready to make noise
    • 📈 What fans should be watching in the coming weeks

    He also answers listener questions — giving honest, unfiltered insight into training decisions, race placement strategy, and what separates good horses from great ones.

    And for the first time, Kenny pulls back the curtain on the Horse Races Now App — how it works, why it was built, and how it’s changing the way fans follow the sport in real time.

    If you want real insight straight from the barn… this is the episode.

    🎧 Listen now and stay one step ahead of the field.

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    51 m