Paddock Pulse: Behind the scenes of the Thoroughbred Industry
Go behind the scenes of the Thoroughbred industry—breeding, racing, training, and beyond. Whether you're an industry insider or a passionate fan, this podcast brings you expert insights, real experiences, and a deeper look at the horses and people who make it all happen.
Podcasting since 2025 • 22 episodes
Paddock Pulse: Behind the scenes of the Thoroughbred Industry
Latest Episodes
Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith: From Small-Town New Mexico to Derby & Triple Crown Glory
summaryIn this episode of the Paddock Pulse podcast, Leah O'Meara and Leah Alessandroni welcome legendary jockey Mike Smith, who shares his incredible journey in horse racing. From his early days in New Mexico to becoming ...
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Hall of Fame Trainer Todd Pletcher: The History, How He Got Here & Derby Dreaming with Ted Noffey
In this episode of the Paddock Pulse podcast, hosts Leah O'Meara and Leah Alessandroni welcome Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, who shares insights from his illustrious career in horse racing. Pletcher discusses his early influences, in...
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Canter: Transitioning Thoroughbred Racehorses to their Second Careers
SummaryIn this episode of the Paddock Pulse podcast, Leah O'Meara & Leah Allesandroni meet with Robbie Timmons, former ABC news reporter, to discuss the importance of thoroughbred aftercare and the work done by Canter, a thoroughbre...
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Get in on horse racing action with NexGen Thoroughbreds, no strings, all the fun!
SummaryIn this episode of the Paddock Pulse podcast, hosts Leah Alessandroni and Leah O'Meara welcome Tanner Raisman and Timmy Schmidt, co-founders of Next Gen Thoroughbreds. The conversation explores their backgrounds, the vision b...
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Inside the Thoroughbred Stallion Journey: featuring Mark Taylor on Not This Time's Rise to Stardom
summaryIn this episode of the Paddock Pulse podcast, Leah O'Meara and Leah Alessandroni sit down with Mark Taylor, CEO of TaylorMade, to discuss the intricacies of the horse racing industry, particularly focusing on stalli...
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