Next-Gen Thoroughbred Podcast

05/03/2026

PURE CHAOS AT THE Kentucky Derby 🌹

Golden Tempo just delivered one of the most unreal stretch runs you’ll ever see, absolutely flying late to shock the world at Churchill Downs.

A perfect, patient ride from Jose Ortiz, timing it down to the wire for his first Derby win on the biggest stage.

History made with Cherie DeVaux becoming the first woman to train a Derby winner!

Bred with class and purpose by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable at Claiborne Farm and it showed when it mattered most.

No script. Just heart, timing, and a finish people won’t forget.

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05/02/2026

ALWAYS. A. RUNNER. 🌸🏇💗

She just stamped her name into Kentucky Oaks history in a BIG way!! Always a Runner delivers when it matters most with a fearless, statement-making performance under Jose Ortiz for Chad Brown, representing Three Chimneys Farm & Douglas Scharbauer.

Pure class. Pure heart. PURE OAKS MAGIC. 💥💗

This is what dreams are made of under the Twin Spires.

04/25/2026

From hot walking horses to experiencing the Belmont Stakes stage, Matt Reidy’s journey is about more than just the barn.

In this episode, we dive into his path through the industry, the lessons learned working under top horsemen, and how that foundation led him to think bigger shifting into marketing, business, and helping build something new with First Rodeo Racing.

This is about evolving in the game, creating opportunity, and bringing a new mindset to Thoroughbred racing.

Part of the Next-Gen x First Rodeo Racing series.

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FromTheGroundUp

04/19/2026

Yesterday Burnham Square put on an absolute clinic in the G2 Elkhorn at Keeneland Race Course, dominating the 1 1/2-mile turf test in record fashion. Under Brian Hernandez Jr., the Ian Wilkes trainee unleashed a powerful move turning for home and ran away from the field in a statement performance. 

Owned and bred by Whitham Thoroughbreds, the Blue Grass winner continues to prove his versatility, now a graded stakes winner on both dirt and turf. 

Different surface, same result… dominance.

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04/19/2026

04/17/2026

Not all heroes in this industry are in the saddle.

Some are underneath them.

This week on Next-Gen Thoroughbred, we sit down with renowned farrier Robbie Lunsford, one of the most respected hands in the game. From the early days to working on top-level Thoroughbreds, Robbie shares the grit, precision, and mindset it takes to succeed in one of the toughest trades in horse racing.

This isn’t just about shoeing horses.
It’s about feel, trust, pressure, and the responsibility of keeping these athletes at their best.

For the next generation of farriers… this one matters.

🎙️ Tap in, learn something, and hear it from someone who’s lived it.

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04/11/2026

The Grade 1 Maker’s Mark Mile at Keeneland Race Course delivered a front-running performance as Zulu Kingdom (IRE) took them gate-to-wire on the turf. Under a confident ride from Flavien Prat, the Chad Brown trainee controlled the tempo and never looked back, holding off a strong late push to secure another Grade 1 victory.

Owned by Madaket Stables, Michael Dubb, William Strauss, and Michael Caruso, the talented 4-year-old continues to stamp himself as one of the top turf milers in the game. Chad Brown also reached a milestone with the win his 3,000th career victory. 

A thrilling afternoon on the grass at Keeneland and another reminder of how deep the turf division is right now.

04/05/2026

🐎🔥 A Tale of Two Brothers at Keeneland.

At Keeneland Race Course, the Ortiz brothers didn’t just show up, they dominated the biggest races on the card.

Jose Ortiz with My Boy Prince, taking the Grade 2 Valvoline Global Shakertown Stakes for trainer Mark Casse and owner Gary Barber, finishing strong in 1:02.11 for 5½ furlongs. 

Then Irad Ortiz Jr. guiding Eclatant to victory in the Grade 1 Resolute Racing Madison Stakes for trainer Brad Cox, securing one of the premier sprint wins of the meet. 

Two brothers.
Two graded stakes wins.
Same stage. Same dominance.

When the lights are brightest, the Ortiz name continues to deliver at the highest level.

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01/22/2026

🎙️ New Episode: Next-Gen Thoroughbred x First Rodeo Racing Series

For Season 2, Episode 2, we sit down with David Burdette, a first-year group owner with First Rodeo Racing, to talk about what it’s really like stepping into Thoroughbred ownership for the first time.

David shares why he chose First Rodeo Racing, what surprised him most about ownership, and how the education, transparency, and community-first approach set this experience apart from traditional syndicates. We break down what First Rodeo offers that others don’t — and why that matters for the future of the sport.

If you’ve ever thought about owning a horse but didn’t know where to start, this episode pulls back the curtain on what “ownership done differently” really looks like.

🎧 Episode out now — link in bio.