On The Lead

On the Lead is a new podcast presented by The Jockey Club in association with In the Money Media. The goal of the series is to have entertaining and interesting conversations with varying industry voices targeting owners, breeders, fans, and anyone interested in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. The podcasts will also a feature a mailbag component that will incorporate questions from the audience. The show will be hosted by Shannon Kelly, executive director of The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, and Peter Thomas Fornatale of In the Money Media.

On The Lead is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts On The Lead, a sports show with 15 episodes published.

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  On The Lead: 100 Years of History into a Kentucky Derby Win w/ Daisy Phipps Pulito

  May 12, 202623 minS0

  <p>In this special episode, Shannon Kelly and PTF sit down with Daisy Phipps Pulito of Phipps Stable, a Thoroughbred racing ownership operation with more than 100 years of history, following Golden Tempo’s Kentucky Derby victory. Daisy shares insight into the strategy behind Golden Tempo’s campaign, including the decision to partner with trainer Cherie Devaux and the patient approach that allowed the colt to improve with each prep race leading up to the Derby.</p><p>History was made at the 152nd Kentucky Derby, where Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the race. Daisy reflects on the...

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  On the Lead Podcast: "Horse Racing's North Star: The 20-Year Mission to Keep Our Athletes Safer"

  Apr 6, 202640 minS0

  <p>Since the first Welfare & Safety of the Racehorse Summit in 2006, the industry has achieved a 47% reduction in racing fatalities — and the work is far from over. Peter Thomas Fornatale and Shannon Kelly sit down with Jamie Hayden, president of the Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, and Dr. Scollay, consultant for the Equine Injury Database, to look back on two decades of progress. They discuss the data, the diagnostics, the surfaces, and the culture shift that's made thoroughbred racing safer for horses and riders alike. From standardized pre-race exams and the national Vets List to cutting-edge PET scans and racing su...

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  On the Lead: Everett Dobson's First 100 Days as Chair

  Nov 10, 202535 minS0

  <p>As season one of On the Lead draws to a close, Shannon and PTF sit down for an exclusive conversation marking Everett Dobson’s first 100 days as Chair of The Jockey Club on November 7. In this special season finale, you’ll get an inside look at the recent leadership transition and hear Dobson’s candid reflections on his expectations and vision for the future of the Thoroughbred industry.</p><p>When discussing his recent priorities, Dobson outlines a forward-thinking agenda focused on advancing the health and well-being of both horses and participants, working closely with HISA leadership to strengthen data c...

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  On the Lead: The Miracle of Stable Recovery

  Oct 14, 202529 minS0

  <p>Hosts Shannon Kelly of the Jockey Club and Peter Thomas Fornatale from In the Money Media sit down with two special guests on a memorable edition of the show.</p><p>Christian Countzler of Stable Recovery and Will Walden, a Grade 1 winning trainer who is also an ambassador for the program, share their recovery experiences and talk about the special connection between humans and horses that's at the center of this amazing initiative that's helped so many people.</p>

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  On the Lead: The Ratings System - An Innovative Twist on Race Conditions

  Jul 13, 202528 minS0

  <p>Brought to you by The Jockey Club.</p><p>Shannon Kelly and PTF are back with a look at a fascinating new Jockey Club initiative -- the creation of a new category of races for horsemen and owners: Ratings Races. Kyle McDoniel and Chance Moquette of Equibase join for an in-depth discussion about the hows, whys, and benefits of this new project that aims to create better options for connections and more interesting races for bettors.</p><p>The newly introduced Ratings Races initiative, spearheaded by the Jockey Club in collaboration with Equibase, represents a transformative advancement in the...

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