<description>Emerald Downs is open seven days a week for full card simulcasting. Follow many of the top horses and trainers from our 2025 meeting at Turf Paradise, whose schedule includes Monday and Tuesday racing.  Many other tracks in operation include Del Mar, Aqueduct and Churchill Downs with Tampa and Fair Grounds opening this week.  2026 Emerald Downs racing dates are official – May 2 to September 7.  Vince goes over the all the details .
 
This week’s guests include Delta Downs Track Announcer and Handicapper Don Stevens, who speaks to Delta’s upcoming, all-wager 10% takeout days. Those wagers are effective next Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 25-26, first race 10:55 am EmD time. There’s also Joe Nevills, Bloodstock Editor for the Paulick Report. Nevills is a Thoroughbred fan from his young days in Michigan and he enthusiastically goes over some under-the-radar sires and previews his “All Value Sire Team,” reports coming on December 1.</description>

Emerald Downs is open seven days a week for full …

Emerald Downs is open seven days a week for full card simulcasting. Follow many of the top horses and trainers from our 2025 meeting at Turf Paradise, whose schedule includes Monday and Tuesday racing.  Many other tracks in operation include Del Mar, Aqueduct and Churchill Downs with Tampa and Fair Grounds opening this week.  2026 Emerald Downs racing dates are official – May 2 to September 7.  Vince goes over the all the details .
 
This week’s guests include Delta Downs Track Announcer and Handicapper Don Stevens, who speaks to Delta’s upcoming, all-wager 10% takeout days. Those wagers are effective next Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 25-26, first race 10:55 am EmD time. There’s also Joe Nevills, Bloodstock Editor for the Paulick Report. Nevills is a Thoroughbred fan from his young days in Michigan and he enthusiastically goes over some under-the-radar sires and previews his “All Value Sire Team,” reports coming on December 1.

Dan Stevens & Joe Nevills join Joe & Vince - Episode #167

<description>It's Breeders’ Cup weekend!  Catch the action on Emerald Downs 5th floor, with various seating options, tv screens and wagering windows. Seating is first-come, first-served both Friday and Saturday. Gates open 8:30 am on Friday, 8:00 on Saturday. Free parking and free admission for simulcasting and also for the Holiday Gift Fest, Saturday and Sunday, November 8-9. 10-4 each day. Get your Christmas shopping done early! Bring a non-perishable item to support the Auburn Food Bank. 
 
Jon White and Anthony Stabile are Joe and Vince’s traditional Breeders’ Cup handicapping guests and they’re back on this week’s podcast.  Get some great info from two of the top ‘cappers available (and maybe a story or two, too!).</description>

It's Breeders’ Cup weekend!  Catch the action on …

It's Breeders’ Cup weekend!  Catch the action on Emerald Downs 5th floor, with various seating options, tv screens and wagering windows. Seating is first-come, first-served both Friday and Saturday. Gates open 8:30 am on Friday, 8:00 on Saturday. Free parking and free admission for simulcasting and also for the Holiday Gift Fest, Saturday and Sunday, November 8-9. 10-4 each day. Get your Christmas shopping done early! Bring a non-perishable item to support the Auburn Food Bank. 
 
Jon White and Anthony Stabile are Joe and Vince’s traditional Breeders’ Cup handicapping guests and they’re back on this week’s podcast.  Get some great info from two of the top ‘cappers available (and maybe a story or two, too!).

Breeders' Cup Preview - Episode #166

<description>Tom Wenzel and Dan Jukich join Joe and Vince on the pod.  Trainer Wenzel had a monumental closing day and 2025 season. He won three stakes on the card (for the second time at the meeting) Sept. 7, tying Doris Harwood for most stakes wins in track history at 67.  Jukich, Track Announcer and Publicist, goes over Hastings events and their final two days of racing. Emerald Downs Fifth Floor is open seven days a week for full card simulcasting. Great racing this fall from California, New York, Kentucky and elsewhere.  You’ll many local horses and horseman in action when Turf Paradise begins on Monday, November 10.
 
Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner and so is Emerald Downs Holiday Gift Fest!  Be at the track on Saturday and Sunday, November 8-9, 10 am to 4 pm. Outstanding gift ideas and holiday shopping is the fare. Free admission for all and a few spots for vendors remain. Also, if you’re planning a holiday party, EmD should be considered. Contact Group Sales at 253-288-7700.</description>

Tom Wenzel and Dan Jukich join Joe and Vince on t…

Tom Wenzel and Dan Jukich join Joe and Vince on the pod.  Trainer Wenzel had a monumental closing day and 2025 season. He won three stakes on the card (for the second time at the meeting) Sept. 7, tying Doris Harwood for most stakes wins in track history at 67.  Jukich, Track Announcer and Publicist, goes over Hastings events and their final two days of racing. Emerald Downs Fifth Floor is open seven days a week for full card simulcasting. Great racing this fall from California, New York, Kentucky and elsewhere.  You’ll many local horses and horseman in action when Turf Paradise begins on Monday, November 10.
 
Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner and so is Emerald Downs Holiday Gift Fest!  Be at the track on Saturday and Sunday, November 8-9, 10 am to 4 pm. Outstanding gift ideas and holiday shopping is the fare. Free admission for all and a few spots for vendors remain. Also, if you’re planning a holiday party, EmD should be considered. Contact Group Sales at 253-288-7700.

Tom Wenzel & Dan Jukich Join the Show - Episode #165

<description>Emerald Downs just closed a very successful 2025 season!  Track President Phil Ziegler joins Joe and Vince to go over the highlights.  With the arrival of many northern California-based trainers this spring, field size was up nearly one horse per race, leading toward a large increase in handle.  Ziegler’s stakes schedule and promotional ideas also led to an outstanding season with attendance.  A look to the future, too.
 
Top northwest handicapper Jon Lindley also joins the show, giving his keen insight on 2025 events on the track.  Emerald Downs remains open for full card simulcasting Wednesday through Sunday and goes to seven days a week in October.  Joe doesn’t forget the popular Triva Question this time around!</description>

Emerald Downs just closed a very successful 2025 …

Emerald Downs just closed a very successful 2025 season!  Track President Phil Ziegler joins Joe and Vince to go over the highlights.  With the arrival of many northern California-based trainers this spring, field size was up nearly one horse per race, leading toward a large increase in handle.  Ziegler’s stakes schedule and promotional ideas also led to an outstanding season with attendance.  A look to the future, too.
 
Top northwest handicapper Jon Lindley also joins the show, giving his keen insight on 2025 events on the track.  Emerald Downs remains open for full card simulcasting Wednesday through Sunday and goes to seven days a week in October.  Joe doesn’t forget the popular Triva Question this time around!

End of the Season Recap - Episode #164

<description>Closing weekend for 2025 is upcoming at Emerald Downs!  Four stakes on Sunday included in the first 12-race card in state history. Who’s this year’s Horse of the Meeting?  Si That Tiger is the only two-time stakes winner to date but there are many chasers. Speaking of the chase … there are carryovers Friday night in the Pick-5, Jackpot Pick-6 and Pentafecta.
 
Oktoberfest is here Friday, Saturday and Sunday for fans! Wear Oktoberfest gear of any type for free admission.  Sign up to try and win among the Stein Hold, Barrell Roll and Hammerschlagen. Prizes in those events all weekend.  Former Seattle Supersonic James Donaldson is here for a book signing on Saturday and see top honors awarded in horse and human categories throughout Sunday’s card.</description>

Closing weekend for 2025 is upcoming at Emerald D…

Closing weekend for 2025 is upcoming at Emerald Downs!  Four stakes on Sunday included in the first 12-race card in state history. Who’s this year’s Horse of the Meeting?  Si That Tiger is the only two-time stakes winner to date but there are many chasers. Speaking of the chase … there are carryovers Friday night in the Pick-5, Jackpot Pick-6 and Pentafecta.
 
Oktoberfest is here Friday, Saturday and Sunday for fans! Wear Oktoberfest gear of any type for free admission.  Sign up to try and win among the Stein Hold, Barrell Roll and Hammerschlagen. Prizes in those events all weekend.  Former Seattle Supersonic James Donaldson is here for a book signing on Saturday and see top honors awarded in horse and human categories throughout Sunday’s card.

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