Blinkers Off
Podcast Description
Blinkers Off is your irreverent weekly guide to North American horse racing. Join host Colton Phillips as he follows the biggest races, talks to the sport’s most interesting insiders, and breaks down the industry to answer listener questions.Hosted by a racing fan from the next generation of the sport, Blinkers Off brings a fresh perspective to an old game. Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a casual bettor, or just here for the stories and the action, this is racing as it’s actually lived today.New episodes every other week. Blinkers off, let’s go.
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The podcast focuses on a variety of topics related to horse racing, including industry news, betting strategies, and trainer insights, with specific episodes exploring the National Thoroughbred League's impact on tradition, the Supreme Court's rulings affecting the sport, and discussions on racing terminology like 'handicappers' and 'furlongs'.
Blinkers Off is your irreverent weekly guide to North American horse racing. Join host Colton Phillips as he follows the biggest races, talks to the sport’s most interesting insiders, and breaks down the industry to answer listener questions.
Hosted by a racing fan from the next generation of the sport, Blinkers Off brings a fresh perspective to an old game. Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a casual bettor, or just here for the stories and the action, this is racing as it’s actually lived today.
New episodes every other week. Blinkers off, let’s go.
In Episode 15 of Blinkers Off, host Colton Phillips dives into the hottest issues shaking the racing world. First up in Track Talk: Dave Portnoy’s viral takedown of CAWs (Computer Assisted Wagering), why his influence could be racing’s wake-up call. Then, we examine how outdated Canadian tax laws are choking Ontario’s horse racing economy and discuss the record-breaking Fasig-Tipton sale. Then, in a very special interview, Colton is joined by Hall of Fame jockey and Triple Crown legend Mike Smith. From Breeders’ Cup pressure to Zenyatta memories, and what he felt riding Justify, Mike shares candid reflections from a career like no other. Finally, in Mail from the Rail, Colton answers a common question: what’s the least it costs to get involved with a racehorse?
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