JK + 1

JK, Rich, and ATM talk Grade 1 winner R Disaster, Rich's Black-Eyed Susan win with My Miss Mo, how they met, the craps table, and more!

JK talks with the Hennegan Brothers about UNBRIDLED, a first-of-its-kind vertical docuseries from America’s Best Racing. Real horses, real people, real stakes...60–90 second episodes capturing the road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby!

JK and JK talk about John's career as a trainer, Thunder Gulch, Bar of Gold, his best 2yo you never heard of, and the hilarious story behind Lover John?!

JK and Duke sit down for part two of his legendary appearance in Episode 3 (#1 Downloaded Podcast in ITM History). We talk CAWs, the good ole days, handicapping angles, DukePicks.com, "How do you like me now, Joe!", and more...

JK and Tom Ludt talk his new role as the General Manager at Turf Paradise, his work revitalizing and improving Turf Paradise, the state of racing, and more. Tom Ludt was the former President of Santa Anita Park, Vinery, and the former chairman of the Breeders' Cup.

JK and Whit discuss his career, growing up with horses, working for Todd Pletcher and Chad Brown, working in Saudi, and more!

JK and Riley talk about his time as his Dad's assistant, racing against his Dad, Country House, the Triple Crown schedule, skipping the Preakness pizza to celebrate a big win, Incredibolt, and more!

JK and John talk about the new and old Belmont Park, Barber Road, working with his brother, plane habits, and the Jose Ortiz confusion!

JK and Flavian chat about his move to NY, his move to the US, white wine, frequent flyer programs, Flightline, and snails...

JK and Ron talk Oaklawn, horsemanship, Wayne Lukas, Whitmore, and MORE!

JK and Jason discuss his 2400+ podcast "Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast", his career as a race caller, his book, and how many miles does he have on his car?

JK and Griffin Johnson discuss his passion for racing, his betting, his horses, and first class or coach to Japan?

JK and Dale talk politics!We discuss his choice to become the next U.S. Senator from Kentucky!Endorsement?!

JK and Will discuss his career, Rhetorical, Victory Gallop, Justify, how a 6'5 basketball player ends up galloping horses, and how Qatar Racing made him sad!

JK and Jack discuss Tiz the Law, Funny Cide, the Bus, and NY racing!

JK & Rajiv discuss his career, his first time on a horse, his retirement and un-retirement, his big horses, and what is next!

JK & Corbin talk about being "horse racing young", Starlight, his unbelievable horse racing education, skipping school for the Breeders' Cup, and he teaches JK about Fox Hunting!

JK & Najja discuss New York racing, ordering two cocktails, his career, and MORE!

Episode 101 of JK + 1 features Keeneland’s Cormac Breathnach as we break down the record-shattering 2025 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. We dig into the numbers behind a historic $531.5 million gross, 56 million-dollar yearlings, and why the median tells the real story about the market’s health. Cormac shares perspective on breeder support, tax code buying power, and what these results mean for the future of racing and breeding.

It's Episode 100 of JK + 1!!! JK and Mike go deep in to his career as a professional horseplayer. We discuss how he got started, how he became one of the biggest individual bettors in the country, the ups and downs, the glory days, and a whole bunch of entertaining and hilarious stories along the way!

JK and Horacio discuss Wayne Lukas, match races in West Texas, Preakness @ Laurel, some of his best horses, and more!

JK and Jonathan talk about the tax code for horse owners, Monmouth, Nitrogen, and the DJ Stable reduction...NOT dispersal!

Trainer Jeremiah Englehart joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from Mo Plex to coaching football, the ins and outs of training 2-year-olds, the unspoken rules of claiming races, his barn location, and plenty more. With decades of experience and a career highlighted by wins at the Breeders’ Cup and beyond, Englehart brings a straight-shooting perspective on racing and life around the game.

JK and Nick Luck discuss his broadcasting career, his favorite horses, his favorite moments, horses to bet at Royal Ascot, and a top 5 JK+1 story involving Bobby Frankel!

JK and Maddie discuss her dominate Belmont Stake Betting Challenge win where she took her $3,500 bankroll to over $66,000. We also discuss her integral role in the success of Black Type Thoroughbreds with horses like Pass The Champagne, Hidden Connection, Crimson Advocate, and many more!

Matt and JK discuss his rise as a jocks agent (Umberto Rispoli), being a D1 kicker, the Preakness, and how hard it was working for his dad (Corey Nakatani).

In Episode 93 of JK + 1, Jonathon Kinchen sits down with Ian Sambor, the Executive Producer of Netflix’s brand-new documentary series Race for the Crown, debuting globally on April 22. Sambor, whose impressive credits include King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch and the Emmy-winning Shark Tank, joins JK to discuss the making of this highly anticipated deep dive into the high-stakes world of professional horse racing.Race for the Crown comes from the same production team that brought you Formula 1: Drive to Survive and follows owners, trainers, and jockeys through a full Grade I stakes season—culminating in the legendary Triple Crown: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. With unprecedented access and cinematic storytelling, the six-episode docuseries takes viewers behind the scenes of the “most exciting two minutes in sports” and far beyond, offering a raw and riveting look at what it takes to chase glory in one of the most tradition-rich and grueling sports on earth.Sambor talks with JK about the inspiration for the series, the challenges of capturing such a fast-moving and emotionally charged sport, and his hopes for how the show will shine a new light on horse racing's passionate community. They also reflect on the larger-than-life personalities within the industry—including billionaire owners like Michael Repole and Michael Iavarone—and the courage and dedication of the featured jockeys like Irad Ortiz Jr., Frankie Dettori, Javier Castellano, John Velazquez, Katie Davis, Umberto Rispoli, and many more.Together, they explore how Race for the Crown captures the essence of the sport: a mix of heart-pounding competition, generational legacy, and the relentless pursuit of one nearly impossible goal—winning the Triple Crown. With only 13 horses in history ever having completed the feat, the stakes are always sky-high and the stories are as compelling as any in sports.This episode also highlights the human side of racing, including the camaraderie, the sacrifice, and the hope that drives everyone involved—from those training in the early morning light to the owners gambling millions on potential greatness.Don’t miss this in-depth conversation as JK and Ian go beyond the camera lens to talk storytelling, legacy, and the power of great people doing great things in a great sport!Watch Race for the Crown only on Netflix, starting April 22.

JK and Rob talk about handicapping, claiming, Maracuja, his goat, the Yankees, and Bill Clinton...

JK and Trevor discuss his legendary career, Zenyatta, Fligtline, his farm in Minnesota, "they would need to sprout wings", "and away they go", and so much more!One of my favorite episodes of all time!

JK & Randy talk about TEXAS, his career making speed figures, his advice for Jerry Jones, mistaken "other Randy Moss" moments, and Flightline!

JK & Jose catch up about his move to Kentucky and Louisiana, who was his messy roommate (Irad or Manny), his favorite track, his favorite horse, and Linda Rice's impact on his career and LIFE!

MUST LISTEN! JK & Frankie talk about "The Watch", The Queen, his favorite Italian food, vacation spot, soft vs firm turf, his childhood, and MORE!

JK & Simon catch up on California racing, some of his good horses, Newmarket, UK racing, and why his shoes were ok and mine were not!

JK and Saffie talk about White Abarrio—losing him, getting him back, and their hopes for his run in the Pegasus World Cup. Saffie also shares his experiences growing up in Barbados, his journey to the United States, and the adversity he’s faced over the last couple of years.

JK and Romero discuss his love for racing, almost going pro in soccer, the nasty spill, Rajiv coming out of retirement, FIFA, and more!

JK & Joseph Migliore talk being a jocks agent, a bloodstock agent, living in Ireland and Australia, and his side of some of dad’s stories (The Mig).

JK and Bo talk about his origin story in racing, hangout spots in Keeneland, working for David Ingordo (last weeks guest), Concrete Rose, and the race in the snow in St. Moritz!

JK & David discuss Flightline, Zenyatta, More Than Looks, Giacomo, how he got in to the game, and MORE!

JK and Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports talk all things racing from grays, to names, to Dylan, to his favorite events and more.

JK and Tom discuss the "Avengers" or "X-Men" or whatever you want to call them...bascially the group that brought you Authentic, Charlatan, National Treasure, Prince of Monaco, Citizen Bull, and more! We discuss all things racing and how Tom made it from a farm in Ireland to Kentucky and the stops along the way!

In our latest video podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dan Blacker, the accomplished trainer of Breeders' Cup Sprint Champion, Straight No Chaser. We explored his journey from working with Godolphin's Flying Start program to his current relationship with Sheik Fahad and Qatar Racing, which has played a significant role in his career. Dan shared insights on Straight No Chaser's path to victory and the patience shown by over a thousand microshare owners from MyRacehorse. We delved into the decision to potentially bring Straight No Chaser back for a Dubai race as a four-year-old, the challenges and triumphs within California racing, and his first-ever Breeders' Cup win at Del Mar. Adding a personal touch, Dan talked about his life alongside his wife, Christina Blacker of FanDuel TV, and how her support has been instrumental in his career.Throughout, we celebrated Straight No Chaser's thrilling Breeders' Cup Sprint victory with jockey John Velazquez, breaking down the exhilarating moments that led to their unforgettable triumph. Join us for a deep dive into the life, challenges, and wins of a trainer who has truly risen to the top with grit and passion for the sport.

JK and Rob discuss his career, Mind Your Biscuits, and what's next for him!

JK and David discuss the thankless task of creating the morning line for NYRA, his ideas surrounding handicapping, and his horse racing origin story. Have you ever wondered why a morning line is what it is? Those answers are HERE!

JK and Jose discuss his home country of Venezuela, his transition to the US, Twirling Queen, his run in the Preakness and more!

JK and Dylan catch up after his 4 win Saturday and great start to the Saratoga meet!

JK and Ray discuss Ray's really cool journey becoming a horse trainer!

JK and Jayson discuss Dornoch's Belmont Stakes victory at the BSRF. Jayson explains why he loves racing so much and how he thinks racing has an opportunity to be the most popular sport in the world!

JK and Deuce discuss Pura Vida, Tepin, Shedaresthedevil, and much more!

In this episode of "JK + 1," I’m excited to sit down with the incredible Brian Hernandez Jr. Fresh off his stunning victories at this year's Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby aboard Thorpedo Anna and Mystik Dan, Brian has cemented his place in racing history. We dive deep into those career-defining moments and the thrilling rides that led to his double win at Churchill Downs.Brian takes us through his journey, from his early days in Louisiana where he dreamt of Derby glory, to achieving that dream. He opens up about the influential figures in his life—his dad and his brother—who played pivotal roles in his racing career, and we chat about some of the major milestones, like his wins on Fort Larned and with the legendary Rachel Alexandra.We also get a glimpse into Brian's life outside the track, including a fun promotion with Canes fast food, showcasing a lighter side to this fierce competitor.So, buckle up for a great conversation with one of the sport’s finest jockeys. Whether you’re a die-hard racing fan or just getting to know the sport, this chat with Brian Hernandez Jr. offers a heartfelt look at what it takes to win at the highest level and the personal stories behind the success.

JK and Tyler chat about growing up around horses, War of Will, his father-in-law Bob Edwards (e5 Racing), and of course his Kentucky Derby mount, Sierra Leone!