Paddock Pulse Podcast

09/10/2025

The Mareworthy herd is about to enjoy one of the most exciting parts of the new farm—field rotation! This helps keep the pastures healthy, the mares happy, and ensures they always have safe space to graze, play, and relax.

Want to help the mares? You can:
❤️Donate to support daily care
📢Help spread the word to grow our network
🎁Peek at our Wish List to see what the herd needs

09/02/2025

🐎 NEW EPISODE ALERT — The Excitement of Yearling Sales with Carrie Brogden! 🎙️

Get behind the scenes of a keystone of Thoroughbred Breeding—yearling sales! Join us on this episode of The Paddock Pulse as we sit down with Carrie Willwerth Brogden , industry insider and powerhouse from Machmer Hall Farm & Sales, to talk:

• What defines a stand-out yearling
• How consignors and sellers strategize for future success
• The thrill and strategy of navigating top yearling sales
• How newcomers can learn to train their eye and track yearlings from the sale ring to the racetrack

We also touch on the future of Thoroughbreds in other disciplines (specifically show hunters), the need to create demand for OTTB's (off-track-Thoroughbreds), and Carrie's near-to-completion vision for doing just that!

Whether you’re a breeder, trainer, owner, or just a horse racing enthusiast, you don’t want to miss Carrie’s insights into the yearling auction world!

Listen to the full episode here 👇
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2457497/episodes/17762534

Or find us on your favorite podcast app!

If you're in the Lexington area September 8-20th, stop by Keeneland to experience the excitement of the sales for yourself! Hope to see you there! Hint: Listen to the episode to hear Carrie's advice for navigating your first sale experience!

08/23/2025

🐴 New Episode: Aftercare Highlight feat. Mareworthy & the Rehoming of Retired Broodmares

Celine Dion can’t fill the horse void… but Mareworthy can!
In Episode 11 of the Paddock Pulse Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Rothfus (Kyle the OTTB Mare Guy), founder of Mareworthy, to uncover how he’s rewriting the future for retired Thoroughbred broodmares.

🎧 Listen now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2457497/episodes/17719050

Or find us on your favorite podcast app!

08/20/2025

A fantastic opportunity to join a great ownership group and get in the game!

The 2025 Bourbon Lane Yearling LLC is here! A small, focused partnership designed for those who want more than just a stake. With a minimum investment of $10,000, partners gain a share in three hand-selected yearlings.

We've already kicked off with a $105k c**t by G1 winner DRAIN THE CLOCK, purchased at the Fasig-Tipton July Yearling Sale. We will continue our hunt for two more yearlings in the Keeneland September Sale.

➡️ Join us today and become part of a partnership built on transparency, trust and performance.

08/14/2025

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08/11/2025

🐎 New Episode ALERT! 🎙️

From Kentucky Derby glory with Big Brown to Netflix fame — Michael & Jules Iavarone share their incredible journey in the racing industry on the latest episode of The Paddock Pulse.Out now! ⬆️

Join hosts Leah O’Meara and Leah Alessandroni as they dive into the incredible journey of Michael and Jules Iavarone — from the dramatic highs of winning the Kentucky Derby with Big Brown to the spotlight brought by their participation in the Netflix ‘Race to the Crown’ series. Expect real talk on the emotional rollercoaster of racing, the ins and outs of horse ownership, and what fuels their passion for the sport. 🐴✨

🎧 Follow the link in bio to listen now!

08/01/2025

Happy Friday!! We're celebrating by watching this clip from Episode 9 on repeat!

Weekends are a great time to catch up on all episodes of the Paddock Pulse! Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app!

Champion trainer Kenny McPeek shows off his tattoo commemorating winning BOTH the Kentucky Oaks (Thorpedo Anna) and Kentucky Derby (Mystik Dan) in 2024! To ...

07/30/2025

🎉 750 Downloads and Counting! 🎧🐎
We just hit 750 downloads of The Paddock Pulse Podcast—and we couldn’t have done it without YOU! Wherever you're tuning in from, thank you for being part of this growing community.

From Thoroughbred industry insights to behind-the-scenes stories, we’re just getting started. Here’s to the next 750 and beyond! 🥂

👉 Haven’t listened yet? Catch up on all episodes now: https://paddockpulsepodcast.buzzsprout.com/

You can also find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

07/28/2025

We spoke to Hallie Hardy, Executive Director of Horse Country, in Episode 8, and were blown away and inspired by the work they are doing.

From coordinating tours to get fans behind the gates of 28 (and counting) partner farms and businesses to their educational programs like this one that aim to grow the next generation of fans, Horse Country is a leader in not only the Thoroughbred industry but the fan engagement/entertainment industry as well!

To learn more about how you can get behind-the-scenes access to the horse racing industry, follow Horse Country on their socials and catch The Paddock Pulse Episode 8 "Get Behind the Gates of Horse Country: Visiting Opportunities" available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast app!

07/22/2025

🎧Episode 9 is OUT NOW and we are so excited to have the man of the hour - trainer Kenny McPeek with us !

🎙️ In this episode, Kenny talks to us about:
🏇His early days as a trainer
🏇His Kentucky Derby/ Oaks double with Thorpedo Anna and Mystik Dan last year (and yes we talk about the infamous tattoo 🙌🏼)
🏇What he looks for at sales to identify future stars of the track
🏇His app
And so much more!

🔈Listen to Episode 9 “The Journey of a Champion Trainer: Kenny McPeek” via the 🔗 link in our bio or on your favorite podcast app!

05/15/2025

If you listened to Episode 4 or 5 and are ready to take the leap into TB ownership - here is a great opportunity!

05/14/2025

Episode 5 - the 2nd part of our racehorse ownership series - is OUT NOW! We chat with Mike McMahon of about how their unique partnership model is making racehorse ownership more accessable! We also touch on the great work is doing and why supporting aftercare is something to celebrate!