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The new episode of ABR Wired features ESPN’s “Stanford” Steve Coughlin attending the races at Saratoga Race Course.
A SportsCenter commentator and producer on the midnight SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, “Stanford” Steve also is a sports betting analyst who appears on the daily ESPN sports betting program “Daily Wager” as well as on the “Bad Beats” and “Where in the World isn’t SVP?” segments with Scott Van Pelt.
A former college football player, he also is co-host of Stanford Steve and The Bear podcast and an ESPN.com columnist.
Fans of Thoroughbred racing know how to root for their favorite equine athletes, but sports fans in general, whether they realize it or not, often root for their favorite human athletes whose uniforms bear the moniker of team names inspired by equines.
And it's easy to understand why sports teams, both pro and collegiate, want to be associated with the amazing qualities – heart, speed, and stamina – of horses.
When Colonial Downs reopens Aug. 8 after a five-year hiatus, announcer Jason Beem will welcome back race fans as the voice of the track. He will also contribute to race analysis, handicapping and social media.
Featuring America’s Best Racing’s deep roster of talented contributors, including former ESPN SportsCenter weekend anchor now-turned radio personality Bram Weinstein, who serves as the host of “The Winner’s Circle”; retired Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens; and Dan Tordjman, “The Winner’s Circle” presented by The Stronach Group brings together these accomplished racing insiders to share their knowledge, tips, insights, and opinions by offering a unique, weekly pers
