WP Ends 2021 with Author Rich Eng & Trading Cards Guru John Ball
December 30, 2021
Hosted by John Engelhardt
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Guest Information
Episode Description
Rich Eng, noted thoroughbred author, columnist, on-air talent and a contributing writer for Las Vegas Review Journal and the Daily Racing Form. Rich will join John for a “Year in Review” segment that should provide plenty of lively conversation. Richard Eng covers the Horse Racing industry. "Handicapping for Dummies" is one of the many handicapping books he wrote. Rich and John won’t be looking in the rear view mirror for the entire show as there are no less than three races over the weekend that have points toward the Kentucky Derby on a 10-4-2-1 scale. The newly-turned 3-year-olds will stretch their legs going a mile in all three – The Jerome at Aqueduct; Smarty Jones at Oaklawn Park and Santa Anita’s Sham Stakes. John Ball will be our final guest of2021. A horse lover through and through his career has taken many paths. He was a Naval Officer and is lifelong fan of racing who created Horserace Handicapping class @ University of Washington in Seattle back when Secretariat was sweeping the Triple Crown in1973. Retired from the Navy in 1989 in the winner's circle @ Churchill Downs. The University of Louisville Equine Management grad, founded Horse Star Cards Inc. that same year creating Kentucky Derby Trading Cards, Breeders' Cup and Jockey Star cards. He now serves as Commissioner for the online handicapping fantasy contest --- Thoroughbred Racing Challenge and will let the listeners know how they can join in with this FREE on-line contest. This year there is a special bonus prize – a Pat Day autographed card (which was a special insert in 1993). Players must participate each week and finish the competition with a positive ROI.
Winning Ponies
Thursday at 5 PM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel
On the show we will talk about the Sport of Kings. We will delve into the different features of the WinningPonies.com website. John Engelhardt will talk about the issues of the day that affect horse racing, such as synthetic surfaces, medication rule changes, the fate of the industry as a whole, VLTs and Casinos, and human interest stories of triumph and defeat. You will also hear our spot play of the week, where John will handicap the feature races for the upcoming weekend, and will give out his best plays. We will keep you abreast racing’s big events. Featured on the show will be guests (trainers, jockeys, owners, celebrity handicappers and industry insiders). Promotional giveaways will be featured, such as brand merchandise and free WinningCredits.
"Winning Ponies" is broadcast live every Thursday at 8 PM Eastern/5 PM Pacific on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.
John Engelhardt
You may recognize him as "Racing's Regular Guy." For ten years, John Engelhardt hosted the informative and sometimes irreverent handicapping show from his base at River Downs in Cincinnati, Ohio. He developed a passion for thoroughbred racing as a youngster at Saratoga, and has been able to make his love of the sport his life's calling.
Engelhardt, a native of Syracuse, New York is a graduate of the University of Dayton. His professional career in racing began as the track photographer at Beulah Park in 1983 and he has worked in racing ever since. John produced "The Stretch Run" for eight years, which aired on the CBS affiliate WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. For four years Engelhardt co-hosted "The Regular Guy Handicapping Show on HOMER 1530-AM in Cincinnati with former "Winning Ponies" host Ed Meyer.
John served as the President of the Turf Publicists of America in 2009 and 2010, after serving several years as the Midwest Vice-President of that organization. He is currently a consultant for Pinnacle Entertainment handling publicity, public relations, marketing, advertising and special events for River Downs. Under the "nom-de-course" of Heart of an Angel Stable, he has bred and owned thoroughbreds for 18 years.
"Racing's Regular Guy" has been exposed to racing on many levels and greets the sport with enthusiasm and well-rounded knowledge. Tune in Thursdays at 5PM PT, as he welcomes nationally recognized guests, who will help you find those "Winning Ponies.”
