Travers 2016 - Winning Ponies Welcomes DRF Advertising Director Robert Forbeck and Retiring DRF Executive and Columnist Steven Crist
August 25, 2016
Hosted by John Engelhardt
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Episode Description
Robert Forbeck has been a lifelong fan of thoroughbred racing. DRF has hired him for the newly created position of National Advertising Director. He will discuss his career path in racing and join John in analyzing the races from Saratoga that will take place prior to the Travers Stakes : the 1 million dollar Sword Dancer S. -G1: the 750,000 dollar Personal Ensign -G1: the Ballerina S. -G1- and the 700,000 dollar Forego S. -G1. Retiring Hall of Fame DRF executive and columnist Steven Crist will reflect over his career of over 35 years in one function or another involving thoroughbred racing. 'I’m fortunate to have spent my career in and around the greatest game ever invented,' said Crist, 59, 'and to have worked with so many talented colleagues at DRF for the betterment of the game and its customers. I’m really looking forward to doing some other things in retirement, but my heart won’t be far from the racetrack.' He will analyse for us the 'Midsummer Derby' the 1.25 million Dollar Travers Stakes.
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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.”
