Winning Ponies Welcomes Belterra Park Veterinarian Dr. James Robertson and Blood-Horse News Editor and Handicapper Tom LaMarra
July 3, 2014
Hosted by John Engelhardt
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Episode Description
Dr. James Robertson DVM is currently the track veterinarian at Belterra Park. He will discuss “A Day in the Life” of an on-track vet. He will also explain in laymen terms common horse injuries, what is being done to treat and prevent them. Dr. Robertson has an impressive resume in the field of equine experience, both as a surgeon and a professor. There is a lot of great racing this weekend and Tom LaMarra who has been many times a guest on this show will weigh in on the following races: - the $1,250,000 Gr. 1 Belmont Derby Invitational, the $1,000,000 Gr. 1 Belmont Oaks Invitational and the $400,000 Gr. 2 Suburban Handicap - all from Belmont Park. Los Alamitos opens its doors and features champion Shared Belief in the $500,000 Gr. 2 Los Alamitos Derby from Los Alamitos, and if time permits we will also look at the $250,000 Gr. 2 Delaware Oaks from Delaware Park.
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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.”
