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Turf Topics

by Josh Chidester

Turf Topics is a thoroughbred racing medium. The knowledge and nuisance of what makes a good thoroughbred will be explored. This correlates to a thoroughbred winning a race and maximizing athletic performance. This exploration goes beyond the sometimes challenging task of picking a winner of a race. There has been a lot of time reading the history of the breed and also witnessing many thoroughbred performances. This experience has led to thought out theory of what makes a good thoroughbred beyond the time on a watch or who hits the finish line first. It is my vision, you will discover through listening, that you will start considering what I have thought about for many years and start applying your gained knowledge to contribute to even greater appreciation and enhanced experiences in this great game of Thoroughbred racing. This gained knowledge cannot be overlooked as the topics to be covered will be breeding, results of races, exploring upcoming races, the happenings within horse r

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  1. Daryz Wins his Second Arc!

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps important races from last week and handicaps races 7 through 10 from Santa Anita for Sunday, October 11, 2026. Topics discussed: Daryz Breeders Cup Win and In Santa Anita Late Pick 4 Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  2. Forged Steel Wins Again at Santa Anita

    This week,host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List and recaps results from important races. Additionally, he reveals the top 15 European Sire List for September, 2026. Topics discussed: Forged Steel Sun Goddess Joseph O'Brien and 13 Enteries in one race. **Links mentioned in this…

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  3. Forever Young wins the Jockey Club Gold Cup

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps his Horses to Watch List and also recaps important races of the week. Additionally, he handicaps the Late Pick 4 at Santa Anita for Saturday September 26, 2026. Topics discussed: Forever Young Further Ado Santa Anita Links mentioned in this episode: This...

  4. Forever Young Runs at The New Belmont Park. Notable Speech and Sun Goddess dominate again.

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List. Also, recaps important races from Woodbine, England and Ireland. Topics discussed: Sovereignty Notable Speech Forever Young Sun Goddess Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  5. Leading Change is the Travers Winner and Ka Ying Rising Wins Again

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps major races that include the "Win and In" for the Breeder's Cup and also includes some horseracing news. Topics discussed: Leading Change Erdenali Ka Ying Rising Wins Again *Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  6. Pacific Classic 2026

    This week, host, Josh Chidester updates his Horses to Watch List. Also, he recaps the important races from last week and finally, handicaps the late pick 4 at Del Mar which includes the Pacific Classic. Topics discussed: Sun Goddess Knightsbridge Survie Links mentioned in this episode:...

  7. Sovereignty Wins the Whitney

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers the results from important races from Saratoga, Del Mar, Colonial Downs and Europe. Additionally, the reveal of the top 15 European Sires for the month of July. Topics discussed: Sovereignty Renegade CDI and NYRA Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast...

  8. Kalpana Struts her Stuff at Ascot

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List and recaps the results from major races that include the Haskell Stakes, the King George and the Sussex Stakes. Topics discussed: Knightsbridge Bow Echo Kalpana Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  9. Further Ado and Journalism Back in Action and Rebel's Romance Wins Again

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List and reveals results of the important races of the week. Also, he interjects some Horseracing News. Topics discussed: Calandagan Further Ado Journalism Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  10. Magnitude Wins The 2026 Stephen Foster

    This week, host, Josh Chidester reviews his Horses to Watch List and also reviews results from important races in the sport. Finally, he reveals the top 15 European Sire List for July 2026. Topics discussed: 2026 Stephen Foster Ryan Moore and Constitution River Calandagan Links mentioned in this...

  11. Sovereignty vs White Abarrio Rematch

    This week, host, Josh Chidester reviews his "Horses to Watch List" and handicaps races from Churchill Downs which includes the 2026 Stephen Foster Stakes. Topics discussed: Sovereignty Horses to Watch List Heart to Heart Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  12. Golden Tempo Wins the 2026 Belmont

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps major races from Saratoga and Royal Ascot. Topics discussed: 2026 Belmont Stakes Bow Echo vs Gstaad Ombudsman Dominates the 2026 Prince of Wales Stakes Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  13. 2026 Belmont Stakes Renegade vs Golden Tempo Rematch

    This week, host, Josh Chidester handicaps key races from June 5th and 6th from Saratoga which includes the 2026 Belmont Stakes Topics discussed: 2026 Belmont Stakes Renegade Calandagan **Links mentioned in this episode This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  14. Cornucopian Stands Out in his Stakes Win

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the extensive stakes reults and updates his Horses to Watch List. Additionally, he reveals his first Top 15 European Sire List for the 2026 European Flat Racing Season. Topics discussed: Horses to Watch List The Stakes Recap Wootton Bassett is #1 Links...

  15. The 2026 Preakness Recap

    This week, host, Josh Chidester reviews the results from the 2026 Preakness Stakes and other major races from Europe. Also, he handicaps the last four races from the Memorial Day Card at Santa Anita. Topics discussed: 2026 Preakness Stakes Romantic Warrior European Race Results Links mentioned in...

  16. The 2026 Preakness Stakes

    This week, host, Josh Chidester updates his Horses to Watch List and handicaps eight races on the 2026 Preakness card. Topics discussed: 2026 Preakness Horses to Watch Notable Speech Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  17. Golden Tempo Wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps major races from the Kentucky Derby weekend and also recaps major races from Europe. Topics discussed: Golden Tempo Crude Velocity Diamond Necklace Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  18. 2026 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks

    This week, host, Josh Chidester reviews his Horses to Watch List and recaps important races from Sha Tin and Longchamp. Finally, he previews thw 2026 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Topics discussed: Ka Ying Rising 2026 Kentucky Oaks 2026 Kentucky Derby Links mentioned in this episode: This...

  19. White Abarrio Delivers Big Effort in Victory

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List, recaps the 2026 Oaklawn Park Handicap and disgusses some horseracing news. Topics discussed: White Abbario 2026 Kentucky Derby Crude Velocity Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  20. Further Ado Dominates the 2026 Blue Grass Stakes

    This week, host, Josh Chidester reviews his horses to watch list and recaps the 2026 Blue Grass Stakes and the Santa Anita Derby. Topics discussed: 2026 Blue Grass Stakes 2026 Santa Anita Derby Ka Ying Rising Wins Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  21. 2026 Blue Grass and Santa Anita Derby

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the results from the 2026 Dubai World Cup and previews the three major Kentucky Derby prep races from Aqueduct, Keeneland and Santa Anita. Topics discussed: Calandagan 2026 Dubai World Cup Major 2026 Kentucky Derby Prep races Links mentioned in this episode:...

  22. 2026 Florida Derby and 2026 Arkansas Derby

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List and previews the 2026 Dubai World Cup along with the 2026 Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby. Topics discussed: Calandagan Forever Young Crude Velocity 2026 Florida Derby Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by...

  23. 2026 San Felipe Stakes has an Upset in Potente

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps his Horses to Watch List and the 2026 San Felipe Stakes from Santa Anita. Additionally, he previews the Future Poolc, #5, for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. Topics discussed: Crude Velocity Potente Future Pool #5 for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Links mentioned in this...

  24. Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior and Rebel's Romance all Return and Win

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers the results from major stake races along with an update from his horses to watch list. Topics discussed: Ka Ying Rising Track Record 2026 Fountain of Youth Stakes Lish Lips Finishes Fast to Win Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by...

  25. Forever Young Repeats in the Saudi Cup

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps key races from Saudi Saturday 2026 along with the breakdown of the 2026 Risen Star. Additionally he covers his Horses to Watch List and the odds from Kentuck Derby Future Pool #4. Topics discussed: Saudi Cup 2026 Paladin's Win Sovereignty is back to work...

  26. Champion Nitrogen Wins the Bayakoa

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps last weekend's racing, updates his Horses to Watch List and reveals a little horse racing news. Topics discussed: Plutarch Wins a Kentucky Derby Prep Race Nitrogen Returns Forever Young tries to repeat in the Saudi Cup Links mentioned in this episode: This...

  27. 2026 Pegasus World Cup Recap

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the Pegasus World Cup, and the wins of Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior and Cornucopian. Also, he discusses his Horses to Watch List and handicaps the Late Pick 4 for February 1, 2026, from Santa Anita. Topics discussed: 2026 Pegasus World Cup Cornucopian Ka...

  28. 2026 Pegasus World Cup

    This week, host, Josh Chidester handicaps races from the Pegasus World Cup Card. Also, reviews the Kentucky Derby Future Pool #3 and reviews his Horses to Watch List. Topics discussed: 2026 Pegasus World Cup Goal Oriented is Retired The Horses to Watch List Links mentioned in this episode: This...

  29. Sovereignty and Journalism returning to the Track

    This week, Host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List, recaps the results from Opening Day at Santa Anita and some horseracing news. Topics discussed: Horses To Watch List Opening Day Recap from Santa Anita Horseracing News Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by...

  30. Santa Anita Opening Day, The Classic Meet '25-'26

    This week, host, Josh Chidester updates his Horses to Watch List and handicaps the entire Santa Anita card for Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Topics discussed: The Horses to Watch List Handicapping all the races for Opening Day at Santa Anita '25-'26. Nysos is back in action Links mentioned in this...

  31. Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior Dominate at Sha Tin

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the results for the major races from Sha Tin. updates his Hoses to Watch List and reveals which Juddmonte broodmares go to which stallions in the next breeding season. Topics discussed: Santa Anita Postpones Opening Day because of projected heavy rain. Recap...

  32. Paladin Wins the 2025 Remsen

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List and Previews the big races from Sha Tin. Topics discussed: Ka Ying Rising Romantic Warrior The Horses to Watch List *Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  33. Calandagan Wins the 2025 Japan Cup

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers Calandagan's 2025 Japan Cup win, his Kentucky Derby future picks from Pool #2 and a brief Horse Racing News. Topics discussed: Calandagan Wins 2025 Japan Cup Kentucky Derby Pool #2 Reveal The Race Recap Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted...

  34. Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior Dominate

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers the results of Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior's race and handicaps the Late Pick 4 for November 23, 2025 from Del Mar Topics discussed: Longines World Thoroughbred Rankings Ka Ying Rising Romantic Warrior Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is...

  35. 2025 Breeder's Cup Recap

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the results from the 2025 Breeder's Cup and reveals The November European Sire Top 15 List. Additioanally, Josh reveals the Beyer Speed Figures for all the winners of the Breeder's Cup Races. Topics discussed: 2025 Breeder's Cup Recap Beyer Spped Figures for...

  36. 2025 Breeder's Cup (Saturday)

    This week, host, Josh Chidester handicaps all the races for the 2025 Breeder's Cup Saturday. Topics discussed: 2025 Breeder's Cup Classic 2025 Breeder's Cup Turf 2025 Breeder's Cup Distaff Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  37. 2025 Breeder's Cup (Friday)

    This week, host, Josh Chidester handicaps all the races for the Friday Breeder's Cup lineup from Del Mar. Topics discussed: Exciting Prospect Pierre Bonnard 2025 Breeder's Cup Friday Ted Noffey vs Brant Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  38. Review of Champion's Day at Ascot

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the 2025 Champion's Day at Ascot and introduces the new Equibase Rating Number. Topics discussed: Horses to Watch List 2025 Champion's Day at Ascot Equibase Rating System Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.attheraces.com This podcast is hosted by...

  39. The Recap of Breeder's Cup Win and In Races including the 2025 Arc de Triomphe

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the numerous Breeder's Cup Win and In Races, which includes the 2025 Arc de Triomphe. Topics discussed: 2025 Arc de Triomphe 2025 Dewhurst Stakes Breeder's Cup Win and In Races Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  40. The Top European Sire List for October 2025 and Recapping of the 2025 Zenyatta Stakes

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers topics that include his Horses to Watch List, the Race Recap, the top 15 Europeand Sires for October 2025 and announcing the field for the 2025 Arc de Triomphe. Topics discussed: Rebels Romance wins again The Top 15 European Sires for October 2025 Recap of...

  41. Baeza Wins the 2025 Pennsylvania Derby

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the results from the weeks major races and includes some horseracing news. Topics discussed: Baeza Wins the 2025 Pennsylvania Derby Wootten Bassett Passes Away Rebel Romance Wins Again Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.attheraces.com This podcast…

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  42. Recapping important Races, which includes the 2025 Woodbine Mile and some Analysis on the 2025 Keeneland Yearling Sale

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps important races in Europe and the 2025 Woodbine Mile. He also, takes a look at the 2025 Keeneland September Select Yearling Sale. Topics discussed: 2025 Irish Champions Day 2025 Woodbine Mile 2025 Keeneland September Select Yearling Sale Links mentioned in...

  43. 2025 Jockey Club Gold Cup Recap

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the 2025 Jockey Club Gold Cup and the Pacific Classic. Additionally, he reviews the Top 15 European Sire List for September. Topics discussed: 2025 Jockey Club Gold Cup Recap 2025 Pacific Classic Recap Handicapping the Late Pick 4 at Del Mar September 6th,...

  44. Sovereignty Dominates 2025 Travers Stakes

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List, recaps the 2025 Travers Stakes along with other major stakes races. Topics discussed: 2025 Travers Stakes Results Europes Major Stake Races Results The Horses to Watch List Ryan Moore says, "Minnie Hauk is good for the Breeder's Cup...

  45. 2025 Alabama Stakes Results

    This week, host Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List, the results of major stake races at Saratoga and Del Mar and It's Our Time"s impressive Maiden win. Topics discussed: Horses to Watch List 2025 Alabama Stakes Results Diego Velazquez Win a Grade 1 in France Links mentioned in this...

  46. The 2025 Whitney Stakes Recap

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his Horses to Watch List. He also includes the recap of the 2025 Whitney Stakes along with Sale results from the 2025 Saratoga Select Yearling Sale. Topics discussed: Sierra Leone wins the 2025 Whitney Stakes The Horses to watch List 2025 Saratoga Select...

  47. 2025 Whitney Stakes Preview

    This week, host, Josh Chidester covers his horse to watch list and Previews the 2025 Whitney Stakes along with other important Stakes races. Additionally, he has an extensive race recap of past week racing. Topics discussed: Horses to Watch List Race Recap Preview of Major Stake Races Links...

  48. 2025 Haskell Recap

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the 2025 Haskell Stakes and explores his Horses to Watch List. Topics discussed: Recapping the 2025 Haskell Stakes The Horses to Watch List Recapping the European Stakes Races Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  49. 2025 Coral Eclipse Recap

    This week, host, Josh Chidesterand covers his Horses to Watch List, recaps the 2025 Coral Eclipse and includes some horse racing news. Topics discussed: 2025 Coral Eclipse Recap Horses to Watch List Easy Goer and Pat Day Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  50. 2025 Stephen Foster and Irish Derby Recap

    This week, host, Josh Chidester recaps the results of the 2025 Stephen Foster and Irish Derby. Topics discussed: 2025 Stephen Foster Recap 2025 Irish Derby Recap Top 15 July European Sire List Horses to Watch List Links mentioned in this episode: This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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Turf Topics is a thoroughbred racing medium. The knowledge and nuisance of what makes a good thoroughbred will be explored. This correlates to a thoroughbred winning a race and maximizing athletic performance. This exploration goes beyond the sometimes challenging task of picking a winner of a race. There has been a lot of time reading the history of the breed and also witnessing many thoroughbred performances. This experience has led to thought out theory of what makes a good thoroughbred beyond the time on a watch or who hits the finish line first. It is my vision, you will discover through listening, that you will start considering what I have thought about for many years and start applying your gained knowledge to contribute to even greater appreciation and enhanced experiences in this great game of Thoroughbred racing. This gained knowledge cannot be overlooked as the topics to be covered will be breeding, results of races, exploring upcoming races, the happenings within horse r

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