Matt Carothers & Dana Halvorson Join the Show - Episode #192
Guests this week include a reminiscence from Matt Carothers, TVG-Fan Duel talent and handicapper since that network’s inception in 1999. And, Dana Halvorson, friend and business associate of El Dorado Farms’ Ron Hagen, who passed on Sept. 12. Halvorson presided over Hagen’s memorial service on Sept. 30. Full card simulcasting this fall and winter, we’re open seven days a week on the Fifth Floor. There’s full-service Thursday through Sunday while it’s self-serve on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Emerald Downs and PNW Country Nights have a country-themed, music filled weekend upcoming! There’s music from 5-10 pm this Friday and Saturday is full country from 11 am on with food, shopping, line dancing, mechanical bull, artists and, of course, more live music into the evening. Tickets start at $10, go to emeralddowns.com.
18 Sept 2026
Anthony Stabile & Bob Cappelletti Join the Show - Episode #191
We’re in “off-season” mode at Emerald Downs but plenty to talk about in our world of Thoroughbred racing. Joe and Vince recap the top highlights of the 2026 Emerald Downs season, many of those involving the team of owner Dr. George Todaro, trainer Tom Wenzel and stable manager Bob Cappelletti. They concluded an incredible meeting on closing Sunday, Sept 6, with three stakes wins. Cappelletti joins the podcast as does “The Big A,” Anthony Stabile, on the opening of the new Belmont Park Friday.
Join us any day you wish for full card simulcasting, we’re open seven days a week on the Fifth Floor. There’s full service Thursday through Sunday while it’s self-serve on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Keep in mind EmD’s Group Events department for your holiday party. Call 253-288-7700 to book your event.
3 Sept 2026
John Lindley & Dave Sizer Join the Show - Episode #190
It’s closing weekend at Emerald Downs! First race goes at 1:50 all three days – Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Great action on the track all weekend long, especially Sunday, with four stakes scheduled and season honors on the line. Top horses Aloha Breeze, Adios Jojo, Mattie Goincoastal, Robin Racer and Slew’s Tiz Whiz are all in action. It’s “Oktoberfest” for fans, all three days. The traditional, free-to-enter contests such as the Stein Hold and Keg Roll are back. Enjoy it all!
Guests this week include top northwest handicapper John Lindley, whose “Parkers” tip sheet is a great race-day addition for horseplayers of all levels. Lindley has more interest than usual in the races this weekend with his one-for-one juvenile colt Bolt Action Beau entered in Sunday’s Gottstein Futurity. Dave and Brenda Sizer are the proud owners of wiener dog Mary Poopins. Google “Emerald Downs Mary Poopins” and you’ll find a touching, viral video.
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