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Shedrow Stories
by Joe Mason
The Shedrow Stories Podcast returns after a two year hiatus. Host Joe Mason interviews the biggest names in thoroughbred racing every Tuesday and Thursday.
Episodes
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Shedrow Stories Episode 101: Jareth Loveberry
Joe & Jareth discuss his beginnings in Michigan, the 2000's Detroit Red Wings, Great Lakes Downs, the impact of his brother on his riding career, his trip to the White House, faith, raising a family, winning 1,000 races, looking ahead to 2,000 wins, finishing second in the Kentucky Derby with Two...
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Shedrow Stories Episode 100: Umberto Rispoli
Joe & Umberto talk about his beginnings in Italy, traveling to different countries to ride, his success in the United States, balancing work and life, Johannes, Anisette, the 2025 Santa Anita Derby, his thoughts on riding favorite Journalism in the Kentucky Derby, what a Kentucky Derby win would...
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Shedrow Stories Episode 99: Shane Sellers
Joe and Shane discuss his beginnings on Louisiana's bush tracks, riding in 14 consecutive Kentucky Derbies, his hopes for the Racing Hall of Fame, Pulpit, the jockey's rooms of the 1990's, Chris Antley, his push for better working conditions for jockeys, battling injuries and mental health…
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Shedrow Stories Episode 98: Kaylie Shapiro
Welcome to Shedrow Stories in 2025! Joe and Kaylie discuss her beginnings in the sport, growing up with the great horses of the 2010’s, show jumping, her career in marketing, getting back into the sport, the 2022 Breeders’ Cup, her roles at NYRA Bets, doing videos and interviews and her goals for...
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Shedrow Stories Episode 97: Catching up with The Morley's
Joe catches up with returning guests Maggie Wolfendale-Morley (2020) and Tom Morley (2021). We discuss the expansion of the FOX shows and NYRA Bets, their reactions to the newly announced Saratoga dates, Belmont Park’s renovation, HISA & HIWU, parenting, the barn in 2024, Cynane’s trip to Royal...
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Shedrow Stories Episode 96: Ramon Moya
Joe and Ramon discuss his beginnings in New Jersey, memories at Monmouth Park, galloping Authentic before the Haskell, the importance of mental wellness among jockeys, his battle with addiction, getting sober and clean, returning to the track after a five-year hiatus and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 95: Dr. Belinda von Breitenbach
Joe and Belinda discuss her beginnings at the New York tracks, now working at those tracks, Saratoga 2024, her experiences as a vet assistant, dealing with breakdowns, the mental health crisis facing veterinarians, keeping the sport safe for years to come and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 94: Ramiro Restrepo
Joe and Ramiro discuss his family's history in the sport, his time in the nightclub industry in Miami, what a successful horse looks like at the sales, the benefits of a central body of governance for U.S. horse racing, Mage's Kentucky Derby win, how Ferocious is doing heading into the Breeders…
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Shedrow Stories Episode 93: ReyLu Gutierrez
Joe & ReyLu discuss his beginnings at Finger Lakes, riding at different tracks across the country, his bond with agent Jose Santos Jr., riding in Triple Crown races, becoming leading rider at Fair Grounds, his personality outside of the track and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 92: Keiber Coa
Joe & Keiber discuss his recent success at Finger Lakes, winning at Saratoga, childhood memories with his dad former jockey Eibar Coa, his time at the Laffit Pincay Jr. Jockey School, winning his first race, staying positive while dealing with injuries and setbacks and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 91: Haylee Houle
Joe and Haylee discuss her beginnings in Southern California, the California fair circuit, her jobs on the backside, working for Brandon Kulp, her responsibilities as assistant trainer, Boat's a Rockin, goals for the future and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 90: Chloe Kidder
Joe & Chloe discuss working and caring for her aunt Carla Morgan, the joys of dating in 2024, Halloween movies, her passion for photography, learning from her Spotted Draft, working for the nation's top trainers, promoting inclusivity and the good of the sport and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 89: Paullette Reyes
Joe and Paullette discuss her time at NYRA, working in Horsemen's Credentials, memories from the three tracks, her active social media presence, making connections, her sister's passing, being a mom, the difficulties of dating, studying medical office administration and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 88: Rudy Rodriguez Jr.
Joe & Rudy discuss childhood memories with his dad, barn favorites, his dad's 1,600th win, being a jockey agent, representing Romero Maragh, going to the 2020 Belmont with Reylu Gutierrez, working with two worldly riders over the winter, goals for the future and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 87: Carson Gregory
Joe and Carson discuss her love of Kentucky racing, Fall Out Boy, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, her passion for pedigrees and sales, the technology behind StrideSAFE, retraining OTTB's, going to her first Kentucky Derby/Oaks, her goals for the future and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 86: Riley Mott
Joe and Riley discuss childhood memories with his dad (Hall of Fame Trainer Bill Mott), working with him for nearly a decade, starting his own stable, winning his first race at Saratoga, Unifying, the passing of his daughter, Margot, raising a young family and more.
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Shedrow Stories Episode 85: Jennifer Paragallo
Joe and Jennifer discuss her beginnings selling newspapers at Saratoga, her years as a jockey, working for different operations, going to the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita, winning her first race at Saratoga and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 84: Casey Delikat
Joe & Casey discuss her memories from Tampa Bay Downs, jobs on the backside, working for Silver Springs, Fair Hill, her passion for bloodlines and sales, bettering the sport for future generations and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 83: Francisco Martinez
Joe and Francisco discuss his upbringing in Boston, his many jobs on the backside, becoming a jockey, winning an amateur race without goggles, winning his first race on an 84-1 shot, traveling to different tracks, his influences, John Servis, faith, fatherhood, goals for the future and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 82: Jose Gomez
Joe and Jose discuss his family ties to racing, riding at Saratoga, a rough 2020, earning the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice, his first graded stakes win, Kelly Breen, food, music, the challenges of dating as a jockey, goals for the future and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 81: Stephany Gutierrez
Joe & Stephany discuss her father's connection to two Triple Crown winners, her jobs at NYRA, diversity and inclusion, teaching kids in India, working with immigrant families as a translator, the chilly temps of SUNY Plattsburgh and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 80: C.J. McMahon
Joe and C.J. discuss his beginnings in Louisiana, his family connections to the sport, learning from Kerwin "Boo Boo" Clark, Texas Chrome, leading rider titles, moving past his legal troubles, a successful 2022, raising two children, his fiancée, goals for the future and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 79: Madeline Rowland
Joe & Madeline discuss her beginnings in steeplechase with her parents, her dad's passing, Razzle Dazzle, becoming a jockey, the importance of mental wellness, her first win, a four win day at Tampa Bay Downs, Elizabeth Merryman, her connection with Caravel, goals for the future and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 78: Fernando Jara
Joe & Fernando discuss his family ties to horse racing, the ups and downs of 2006, Invasor's success, Jazil's Belmont, riding in Dubai vs. the U.S., his agent Joe Santos, his recent move back to the states, his goals for the future and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 77: Lane Luzzi
Joe & Lane discuss his dad's impact on NY racing, his first win, riding in the midwest, the Lane Luzzi bobblehead, his hobbies outside of the track, pre-race preparation, riding his first full summer at Saratoga and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 76: Caitlin Dunne
Joe & Caitlin discuss her beginnings in the sport, learning from her parents at Wavertree, her upcoming wedding, the bachelorette party, friendships in the industry, her career as a D1 swimmer, meeting Rainn Wilson at college, MyRacehorse, Seize The Grey's Preakness and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 75: Matt Dinerman
Joe & Matt discuss his beginnings in California, learning how to call races, Emerald Downs, Golden Gate Fields, the Rachel vs. Zenyatta debate, memorable calls, becoming the announcer at both Monmouth Park & Oaklawn, calling his first Haskell and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 74: Ray Handal
Joe & Ray discuss the passing of Toby Sheets, his beginnings in Jamaica, learning from Jonathan Sheppard and others, his first win, English Soul, Promiseher America, HISA & HIWU, fatherhood, Saratoga 2024 and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 73: Rajiv Maragh
Joe & Rajiv discuss his beginnings in Jamaica, moving to the U.S., Caleb's Posse, Tizway, Wicked Strong, recovering from injuries (including some interesting happenings), Irish War Cry, Road Jockey, his growing family, the likelihood of a return to riding, and now being a racing analyst for the…
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Shedrow Stories Episode 72: Deanna Boner
Joe & Deanna discuss her time in vet school so far, growing up with the last name Boner, her friendships with Andie Biancone and Caitlin Dunne, being a vet tech at TFB Equine, traveling to different places, the importance of transparency in horse racing, her excitement surrounding Saratoga 2024,...
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Shedrow Stories Episode 71: Eric Cancel
Joe & Eric discuss his beginnings riding in Puerto Rico, being a bug boy at Saratoga, the possibility of Eric cutting Joe's hair, marriage, fatherhood, recently riding for bigger operations, concussion protocols, pre-race preparation, Baby Yoda, Celtic Chaos and more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 70: Chris DeCarlo
Joe & Chris discuss his earliest racing memories with Angel Cordero Jr., winning the Haskell at 17, his attempt at being a stock broker, how to ride in the Kentucky Derby, riding in Saudi Arabia, handling being taken off mounts despite success, Green Gratto's upset in the Carter, Tricky Escape…
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Shedrow Stories Episode 69: Luis Rivera Jr.
Joe and Luis discuss his beginnings at jockey school in Puerto Rico, riding at historic racetracks, learning from riders at different tracks, his first stakes win, success in New York, riding Society Man and his excitement about the upcoming Saratoga meet.
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Shedrow Stories Episode 68: Priscilla Schaefer
Joe & Priscilla discuss her beginnings in the sport, being an exercise rider for Danny Gargan, barn favorites, handling the highs and lows of the game, Society Man's Matt Winn, Dornoch's Belmont and where the Belmont winner will be pointed next!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 67: Declan Carroll
Joe & Declan discuss his family ties to the industry, becoming a jockey, the importance of mental health, Sir for Sure's success, hanging up his tack and his new role with Cherie Devaux & Ingordo Bloodstock.
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Shedrow Stories Episode 66: Ignacio Correas IV
Joe catches up with trainer Ignacio Correas. We discuss his family history in Argentinian horse racing, learning from other trainers, having over 100 horses at one point, leaving the country after being robbed numerous times, being an exercise rider in the states, Dona Bruja, Kasaqui, Blue Prize...
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Shedrow Stories Episode 65: Alex Solis
Joe catches up with hall of fame jockey Alex Solis. We discuss his beginnings in Panama, being influenced by Laffit Pincay Jr. and Bill Shoemaker, winning the Preakness with Snow Chief, Dare & Go's shocking upset in the Pacific Classic, his Breeders Cup success in the 2000's, coming back after a...
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Shedrow Stories Episode 64: Kali Francois
Joe speaks with racing analyst Kali Francois. We discuss the 2023 MD Million card, her unlikely path to thoroughbred racing, working in Australia, her first winner at Monmouth, memories from her riding career, transitioning to a career in television and so much more!
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Shedrow Stories Episode 63: Melanie Giddings
Joe catches up with trainer Melanie Giddings. We discuss her beginnings, working for Jeremiah Englehart, battling stage 4 endocervical and ovarian cancer, the lasting side effects from treatment and the disease, moving to Saratoga from Palm Meadows this summer, the tragedy of Maple Leaf Mel, her...
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Shedrow Stories Episode 62: Holly Ferris
Joe talks to trainer Holly Ferris about her family's ties to thoroughbred racing, raising her son, time management, getting her first win at Laurel with Bill of Rights, her longtime friendship with Ray Handal, being inspired by Jena Antonucci and others, creating her own identity and her big move...
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Shedrow Stories Episode 61: Sofia Barandela
Joe sits down with jockey Sofia Barandela this week to discuss her beginnings in the sport, being a vet in Mexico, transitioning to a career as a rider, galloping horses in the morning for John Sadler and others, getting her jockey's license, struggling to find an agent, riding here in the…
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Shedrow Stories Episode 60: Romero Maragh
Joe talks with jockey Romero Maragh about his beginnings in the sport, early successes at Gulfstream and Saratoga, the tragic accident that left him sidelined for a year, the mental and physical recovery, The Jockey Experience web3 NFT, his goals for the future and much more.
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Shedrow Stories Episode 59: Joe Santos
Joe catches up with jockey agent Joe Santos to discuss his childhood memories with a hall of fame jockey for a dad, the recent passing of Funny Cide, the continuous travel across the country, his new model based on research and the value of jockey and trainer, his relationship with the riders he...
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Shedrow Stories Episode 58: Lacey Gaudet & Johan Rosado
Joe talks to trainer Lacey Gaudet and her fiancé jockey Johan Rosado about parenting with one month old Sebastian, their upbringings in the sport, the pair's accomplishments together and apart and Eddie Gaudet's lasting impact on thoroughbred racing. We also dive into how they handle competing…
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Shedrow Archive: Matt Bernier
Original upload date: May 4, 2021 Joe catches up with NBC Sports/In the Money Media Correspondent Matt Bernier. We discuss his beginnings in the sport during college, Esquire Network's Horseplayers, growing the sport for future generations, the NBC Sports telecasts, joining ITM Media with The…
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Shedrow Archive: Team Keepmeinmind (David Cohen & Robertino Diodoro)
Original upload date: April 30, 2021 Joe catches up with trainer Robertino Diodoro and jockey David Cohen, the connections of Derby starter Keepmeinmind. Joe and Robertino discuss his start at bush tracks in Canada, managing over 100 horse across the country, making our sport cleaner, Special...
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Shedrow Archive: Brian Hernandez Jr.
Original upload date: April 29, 2021 Joe catches up with multiple graded stakes winning rider Brian Hernandez Jr. We discuss his beginnings in Louisiana, family history in the sport, mentors on the Kentucky circuit, Aftercare efforts, Fort Larned's Breeders' Cup Classic, Funny Duck's upset win in...
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Shedrow Archive: Jose Ortiz
Original upload date: April 29, 2021 Joe catches up with multiple graded stakes winning jockey Jose Ortiz. We discuss his beginnings in Puerto Rico, competing with his brother Irad, daily routine, dealing with setbacks, La Verdad, 2017 Belmont Stakes Day/Eclipse Award, Elate, Tacitus, Maxfield…
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Shedrow Archive: Najja Thompson
Original upload date: April 7, 2021 Joe catches up with the Executive Director of the NYTB Najja Thompson. We discuss his beginnings going to Calder and Gulfstream, his near decade of experiences at NYRA, ways to improve your resume, working as VP of the TPA, his new position as Executive…
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Shedrow Archive: Britney Eurton
Original upload date: April 2, 2021 Joe catches up with racing analyst Britney Eurton of NBC and TVG. We discuss her family background in the industry, ways to get young people involved in the sport, the importance of sharing stories, her time at TVG, Storm the Court's Juvenile shocker, covering...
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The Shedrow Stories Podcast returns after a two year hiatus. Host Joe Mason interviews the biggest names in thoroughbred racing every Tuesday and Thursday.
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The Shedrow Stories Podcast returns after a two year hiatus. Host Joe Mason interviews the biggest names in thoroughbred racing every Tuesday and Thursday.
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