Best Amplify Horse Racing Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 56: From Tech Startup to Agency CEO: Innovation with Liza Hendriks 49:43

1M ago49:43

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Liza Hendriks, CEO and Founder of Inglis Digital USA, formerly Wanamakers, joins the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast to give first hand insight into starting a tech business from the ground up in the Thoroughbred industry. Liza grew up riding horses, and with her parents being trainers, she was around racing—especially steeplechase—from a young age. I…

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Episode 55: Race Day Ready: Amplify’s Guide to Visiting a Track 39:59

2M ago39:59

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This special educational episode of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast is your ultimate guide for a day at the racetrack! Hosts Annise Montplaisir and Kaitlin Christopherson share essential tips and insider knowledge so that you can plan ahead and have an unforgettable experience during morning training OR racing. Whether you are a seasoned racegoer …

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Episode 54: Leveling Up: Riding and Career Advice with Ashley Adams 46:28

2M ago46:28

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In this episode of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome professional USEA and 5* level event rider Ashley Adams. Ashley started riding at a young age and was a United States Pony Club member. She fell in love with the eventing world after taking a clinic and soon after purchased her first off-the-track Thoroughbred. Through w…

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Episode 53: From Hotwalker to Winning Trainer: Jade Cunningham’s Journey in the Thoroughbred Industry 48:16

3M ago48:16

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Racehorse trainer Jade Cunningham joins the Amplify Horse Racing podcast on this episode. Jade grew up around horses in Tennessee at her mom’s riding stable, and was introduced to the racehorse world through her mom and stepdad in Kentucky. She started as a hotwalker and then started galloping racehorses and absolutely fell in love with the Thoroug…

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Episode 52: Yearling Sales Prep Worldwide: Noé Tostivint's Expert Journey 44:56

3M ago44:56

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Noé Tostivint joins the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast to discuss yearling sales preparations. Originally from Eus, France, Noé has traveled the world and now resides in Lexington, Kentucky, where he is the yearling manager at the Don Alberto Corporation. He shares his journey from learning to ride horses in high school to working in England, Ireland…

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Answering YOUR Questions About the Mentorship Program! 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

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Become an Amplify Mentor or Mentee! In this special episode, originally aired live on June 20, 2024, we bring you an insightful Q & A session hosted by Amplify’s Annise Montplaisir and Mary-Courtney Combs, dedicated to answering all your questions about the Amplify Mentorship Program. Whether you're a potential mentor looking to share your expertis…

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Episode 51: From the Mid-Atlantic to the Bluegrass, Sara Gordan Tells Her Own Story 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

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Since moving to Kentucky from Maryland a few years ago, Sara Gordon has become a prominent figure in the world of horse racing media. If you’ve ever scrolled the social media channels of the trade publication, the Thoroughbred Daily News (TDN), you’ve seen the fruits of Sara’s labor. She’s often awake before dawn to capture content at the track or …

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Raising the Bar for Equine Welfare with Amber Wells 1:03:07

5M ago1:03:07

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Amber Wells joins the Amplify podcast to discuss social license to operate as it relates to horses' emotional well-being, also known as their affective state. Amber's passion for horses began in her childhood when she participated in rodeo and 4-H, where her interest in both horses and extension education were sparked. Amber is currently pursuing a…

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Episode 50: Track to Arena: Riding Thoroughbreds with Aisling Carrol 1:07:12

6M ago1:07:12

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This week on the Amplify Podcast, we're joined by Aisling Carrol, a talented Thoroughbred rider and dedicated horsewoman. Aisling wears many hats in the equine industry, most of which involve being in the saddle or working closely with horses. Her roles include exercise rider, barn foreman, and 3-day event rider. Growing up, Aisling spent much of h…

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Episode 49: Meet the voices of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast! 51:29

6M ago51:29

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On this episode, co-hosts Annise Montplaisir and Kaitlin Christopherson take the spotlight in a solo episode. Join them as they reintroduce themselves, three years after starting the podcast. Annise and Kaitlin share similar backgrounds, growing up in families without equine ties, far from Kentucky, and building their early foundation of horsemansh…

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Episode 48: Finding opportunities to make connections with Evan Ferraro 39:26

6M ago39:26

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Annise Montplaisir is joined by Evan Ferraro, Director of Marketing at Fasig-Tipton, North America’s oldest Thoroughbred auction company. Evan grew up in the Thoroughbred industry in California, and was determined to become a horse trainer like his father until a post-college internship at Fasig-Tipton changed the course of his career. Evan talks a…

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Episode 47: The Evolution of a Career with Thoroughbreds, with Sean Tugel 52:09

7M ago52:09

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This episode features Sean Tugel, Vice President of Bloodstock at Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners. Sean's exposure to racing began early in life, as he went with his father, a seasoned veterinarian, to Finger Lakes Racetrack in Farmington, New York. Sean initially embarked on a non-equine career pathway, but early in his college journey he decided to…

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Episode 46, Part 2: Developing a champion mindset with Ferrin Peterson 53:36

8M ago53:36

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Ferrin Peterson joins the Amplify Podcast as a young professional who wears a couple of big hats in the industry. As a jockey and a working veterinarian, Ferrin stays very busy, but her journey to both careers was not without hard work and a winding path. Ferrin talks about professional rejections, moving across the country, and then back again for…

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Episode 46, Part 1: Developing a champion mindset with Ferrin Peterson 39:17

9M ago39:17

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Ferrin Peterson joins the Amplify Podcast as a young professional who wears a couple of big hats in the industry. As a jockey and a working veterinarian, Ferrin stays very busy, but her journey to both careers was not without hard work and a winding path. Ferrin talks about professional rejections, moving across the country, and then back again for…

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Episode 45: Opening the doors to Denali with Claire and Conrad Bandoroff 57:11

9M ago57:11

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When your family is already established in the Thoroughbred industry, is it expected of you to continue down that path? Claire and Conrad Bandoroff of Denali Stud join us on this episode of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast to talk about their experiences in the world of racing with generational education, identifying, shifting, and pursuing goals, …

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Episode 44: Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Pierce Dargan 59:19

10M ago59:19

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Have you ever considered starting your own business? Spearheading a transformational company isn’t easy, but a huge opportunity lies in the challenge. Pierce Dargan, CEO and founder of Equine MediRecord – a platform that digitizes and helps automate equine welfare and anti-doping compliance in the global horse racing industry – joins us from Irelan…

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Episode 43: How a Thoroughbred can make you a better rider – episode collaboration with the Retired Racehorse Radio Podcast 59:44

11M ago59:44

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Whether you already ride an off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB), or you've been pondering what it takes to retrain a racehorse ready to move on to a second career, then you will LOVE this episode! Kristen Kovatch Bentley and Joy Orr of the Retired Racehorse Radio podcast join Amplify's Kaitlin Christopherson and Annise Montplaisir in this collaborati…

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Episode 42: Welcome to Kentucky! Experiencing the Thoroughbred Industry Through Fresh Eyes 52:27

11M ago52:27

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In November, a select group of Amplify mentees traveled to Kentucky to learn more about the Thoroughbred industry, visit farms and facilities, and yes, pet some horses! Paola Castro and Sydney Patrick were two of four high-achieving Amplify mentees selected to receive travel awards to visit Kentucky during the breeding stock sales season. On this e…

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Episode 41: From Intern to Senior Vice President: Talking Career Progression with Santa Anita's Nate Newby 43:19

12M ago43:19

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Starting his career as an intern in Marketing and Publicity at Santa Anita in 2002, Nate Newby is now the racetrack's Senior Vice President and General Manager. And he's done a little bit of everything along the way, from working on the set of Seabiscuit – one of the highest grossing horse movies of all time – to organizing nine Breeders' Cups, and…

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Episode 40: How Gambling Dollars are Handled in Horse Racing 55:08

1y ago55:08

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We bet you've never heard of "settlements" before this episode! Today you're going to learn all about how and where the gambling dollars in horse racing are handled, who processes those dollars, and the prevention of money laundering. Special guests Laurel Humbert-Stock, Racing and Wagering Finance Manager at Keeneland, and Kaitlin Fox, Chief Opera…

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Episode 39: Working in Television Production and On-Air with Delaina Stenchever of FanDuelTV 1:05:40

1y ago1:05:40

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Delaina Stenchever joins Amplify after completing a Bachelor of Arts in journalism with a broadcast emphasis and further specializing in sports journalism, and double minoring in biology and sports management from the University of Arizona. While in college she worked with two different radio stations in Arizona, one as an intern with an all-sports…

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Episode 38: Horse Racing Women's Summit–Creating Networking and Growth Opportunities 45:43

1y ago45:43

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"Intentional" is the best word to describe the growth process of the Horse Racing Women's Summit, a movement that started with a multi-day event at Santa Anita Park in 2022, followed by smaller pop-up gatherings around the country. Each of these were thoughtfully planned to gather women into a supportive space for networking, meeting new friends, a…

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Episode 37: The Triple Crown and Evoking Emotion 1:11:00

1+ y ago1:11:00

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The Triple Crown – and horse racing in general – is filled to the brim with emotion and beautiful imagery. Author, researcher and historian Jennifer Kelly tries to convey emotion through words on a page in her new book The Foxes of Belair, about the father-son Triple Crown-winning duo Gallant Fox and Omaha. She explains how she takes the viewer on …

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Episode 36: A Horse Racing Ethics Lesson from RTIP's Phil O'Hara 1:10:11

1+ y ago1:10:11

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When considering a career in the Thoroughbred industry, it is important to understand the varying perspectives on animals being used in sport and for entertainment purposes. From the 1970s to present day, ethics in horse racing have evolved, and what was once accepted in the past is now part of this era’s growing list of taboos. From fairness and i…

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Episode 35: Kentucky Derby 149 Special 48:45

1+ y ago48:45

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Happy Kentucky Derby week!!! Sean Collins joins the crew to talk about what it's like getting to work with fans everyday in his role as the assistant tour manager at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Then a SECOND guest: Cathy Shircliff comes on to talk about her work as the director of equine industry relations Churchill Downs Inc. and what the buzz arou…

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Episode 34: A Horse Racing History Lesson from Matt Reichel 54:27

1+ y ago54:27

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The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (NMRHOF) educator Matt Reichel will take viewers on a "ride through time" of horse racing in America, from humble beginnings in the 1600s to a national pastime today. Using the NMRHOF's historical galleries as a baseline, Matt will cover different eras of horse racing, including the Colonial era, Pre-C…

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Episode 33: Allyson Walker on the Dubai World Cup, Traveling the World and More! 1:08:00

1+ y ago1:08:00

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Globetrotter Allyson Walker joins Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy to talk about her travels with Shirl's Speight for trainer Roger Attfield. He runs in the Dubai World Cup Carnival today (March 25) in the Dubai Turf. She also talks about their recent trip to Japan for the February Stakes, going to the Breeders' Cup and even what it's like working for D…

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Episode 32: Sabrina Moore on Foaling and Equine Midwives 45:40

1+ y ago45:40

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It's a week after Valentine's Day, and a week after Greenmount Farm's Sabrina Moore's Knicks Go baby was born! Listen to how that went and all of the work that goes into being an equine midwife, from the stresses to the successes. Sabrina has so many great stories and memories to share about foaling! Meanwhile, Kaitlin's horse Charles was not feeli…

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Episode 31: Godolphin Flying Start Program 1:08:13

1+ y ago1:08:13

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Annise hosts a step-by-step seminar on how to apply for the Godolphin Flying Start program (GFS). Featured speakers are first-year GFS trainees Orlaith Nangle, Alex Sausville, and Ben Triandafillou. They will tell viewers about their backgrounds prior to starting the course, provide an overview of the program syllabus, and walk you through the enti…

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Episode 30: How Stakes Races are Graded with Andy Schweigardt 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

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Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy are back to kick off Season 3 of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast! Secretary of the American Graded Stakes Committee and Senior Director of Industry Relations and Development Andy Schweigardt joins the podcast to talk about how stakes races are graded. He discusses the process that goes into the reviewing the status of e…

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Episode 29: Year In Review 2022 38:52

2y ago38:52

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Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy reflect on 2022 and look forward to 2023. They share their favorite moments, memories and lessons learned from the past year both in their personal and professional lives. Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of h…

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Episode 28: Kate Hunter's International Eye on the Breeders' Cup 40:36

2y ago40:36

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Kate Hunter of Marugai Racing joins Annise and Timothy to talk about her role in representing Japanese horses and connections for America's biggest races. She is at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY this week for the Breeders' Cup World Championships. After representing Japan's first tow winners last year, Loves Only You and Marche Lorraine, K…

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Episode 27: Danielle Mayer Recaps the Horse Racing Women's Summit with Us! 50:38

2y ago50:38

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Attorney Danielle Mayer (who specializes in equine law!) joins us to talk about the Horse Racing Women's Summit that was held Sept. 28 - 30 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA. She has been a passionate horsewoman her whole life, but is new to horse racing, and shares what that new experience was like for her. She also discusses different aspects of…

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Episode 26: Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber on Veterinarians and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute 43:02

2y ago43:02

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Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute joins us to talk about the work she is doing for future veterinarians, as well as veterinarian career paths, the lifestyle, misconceptions and more. She even discusses the uses of equine acupuncture! You can learn more about Hagyard Equine Medical Institute here: https://www.hagyard.com/ Ampl…

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Episode 25: Stephanie Hronis previews the Horse Racing Women's Summit 49:00

2y ago49:00

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Stephanie Hronis joins us to talk about the upcoming Horse Racing Women's Summit from Sept. 28 - 30 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA. She discusses what it is like planning the event, some highlights of the event and the importance of having career development opportunities, particularly for women in male-dominated industries. In addition to the …

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Episode 24: All About Aftercare with Anna Ford 42:38

2y ago42:38

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Anna Ford joins the crew to talk about the importance of aftercare, as well as promote the Amplify Junior event at New Vocations. New Vocations is the oldest and largest Thoroughbred and Standardbred adoption facility in the United States, and Ford serves as its thoroughbred program director. Co-host Kaitlin Christopherson has a personal connection…

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Episode 23: Hallie Hardy talks Horse Country 55:50

2+ y ago55:50

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Horse Country's executive director, Hallie Hardy, joins us to talk about the work that she does in connecting tourists and fans to the horses and land of Kentucky. She discusses some of her favorite moments and experiences in her work, as well as analyzing the impact of Kentucky's equine industry. You can visit Horse Country's website here: https:/…

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Episode 22: Recapping the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit with Jamie Haydon 1:06:20

2+ y ago1:06:20

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Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation president Jamie Haydon joins Annise, Kaitlin and Timothy to talk about the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit, which was on June 22. Jamie discusses the different topics presented at the summit and as well as other projects that the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is funding. You can watch the…

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Episode 21: We're Back! 34:10

2+ y ago34:10

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It is summer and we are back! Annise and Kaitlin share what they have been up to in the past couple of months, and they also introduce new producer and co-host Timothy Littau! Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporti…

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Episode 20: Learn About the Inaugural Horse Racing Women's Summit! 48:49

2+ y ago48:49

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Hosts Kaitlin Christopherson and Annise Montplaisir are joined by Jodie Vella-Gregory, Manager of the Office of Innovation for 1/ST Racing, and Shona Rotondo, Co-Founder of Grand Slam Social, to discuss the inaugural Horse Racing Women's Summit that will take place at Santa Anita Park in September! The two guests also tell their stories of how they…

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Episode 19: Educational Programs in Florida with Tammy Gantt 53:12

2+ y ago53:12

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Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower ba…

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Episode 18: What is a Groom? 1:06:44

2+ y ago1:06:44

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Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower ba…

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Episode 17: Amplify Looks Back at 2021 33:40

3y ago33:40

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Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower ba…

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Episode 16: Racehorses go on Vacation? Equine Layup and Rehabilitation with Nick Fanucchi 36:24

3y ago36:24

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Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower ba…

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Episode 15: What you need to know before watching Breeders' Cup 2021 43:36

3y ago43:36

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Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower ba…

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Episode 14: 2021 Keeneland Fall Preview with Christa Marillia 48:20

3y ago48:20

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Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower ba…

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Episode 13: Ten questions and more with Tricia Warrens 56:33

3y ago56:33

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Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower ba…

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Episode 12: Mixing it up with the Matzes - A discussion on different disciplines in the horse world 49:51

3y ago49:51

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Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower ba…

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Episode 11: Becoming a Trainer with Tom Amoss 56:21

3+ y ago56:21

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Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower ba…

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Episode 10: Summer Racing & Sales Preview 37:47

3+ y ago37:47

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Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower ba…

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