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Joe Talamo, FanDuel TV, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

From Saddle to Studio: Talamo ‘All In’ on New Analyst Role With FanDuel TV

Louisiana native Joe Talamo, the son of an assistant trainer, launched his riding career in style when he earned the Eclipse Award as North America’s outstanding apprentice in 2007. He went on to win 2,343 races, including 24 Grade 1 contests, while his mounts earned more than $131.6 million. Talamo, 35, recently began a new chapter in his life by joining FanDuel TV as a full-time host and racing analyst.

Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa, Thorpedo Anna, Marshawn Lynch, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Retired NFL Star Marshawn Lynch Part of Hill 'n' Dale Deal to Acquire Interest in Thorpedo Anna

Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa announced Aug. 14 that they have acquired a half interest in reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna, a deal that includes Super Bowl Champion Marshawn Lynch.

TV, television, radio, streaming, King’s Plate, livestream, Alabama Stakes, Saratoga, Del Mar, Ellis Park, Woodbine, Gulfstream Park, FanDuel TV, FOX, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, Saratoga Live, RTN, Byk, HRRN, ABR

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Aug. 13-17

The upcoming weekend in North American horse racing features the prestigious first leg of Canada’s Triple Crown, the 166th running of the King’s Plate at Woodbine. The 1 ¼-mile race for 3-year-olds bred in Canada anchors a spectacular day of racing Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Toronto, Ontario, track including five other stakes races.

Jordan Sigmon, Maverick, Retired Racehorse Project, Thoroughbred Makeover, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Managing Ups and Downs With Focus on Future

Finding the motivation to write this evening after a very subpar day at our show today was not easy. But such is life with horses … full of ups and downs. They’re not machines and they’re all entitled to a bad day here and there as long as you can put it in the rearview mirror and move forward.

Courage, equine-assisted therapy, Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Courage’s Story Stretches Far Beyond the Racetrack

Courage’s journey began with high expectations. A son of Speightstown born in 2017, he was a $350,000 purchase at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling sale, destined for success on the racetrack. After just three starts and modest earnings of $670, however, his racing career quietly came to an end. That’s when he found his true purpose.

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