Winning Ponies Welcomes Back Jockey Chantal Sutherland, Kentucky Downs President Corey Johnsen and Belterra Race Caller Ed Meyer
December 17, 2015
Hosted by John Engelhardt
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Episode Description
Jockey Chantal Sutherland plans to come out of retirement the day after Christmas. The most high-profile female rider in the world landing three Grade 1's on Game On Dude, announced her retirement back in October of 2012, only to return to the saddle in June of 2013. Her second stint in the saddle lasted a little more than a year and she retired again in July of 2014. Corey Johnsen is president of Kentucky Downs and founder of Jockeytalk 360. We'll discuss the first year of the new website and potential expansion of racing at Kentucky Downs. In the Holiday Spirit of giving he is making donations to the PDJF through a unique concept in creating a Digital Replay application that will compliment an on-line version of the new and popular book "Ride To Win" authored by Winningponies' guests Gary West and Bob Fortus. The always entertaining Belterra race caller Ed Meyer will look in the rear view mirror and examine the highlights of 2015 in a "Year In Review" segment.
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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.”
