TDN Video Podcast
Welcome to the new TDN Podcast page, which features a weekly racing discussion—the TDN Writers' Room—along with stories from the TDN Look and longer stories in the TDN which have been made into podcasts.
Ercel Ellis
04.08.17
Man o' War's 100th birthday has spawned a year-long celebration of the horse many consider to be the best in history. There aren't many people left who can say they knew him, but if you're looking for someone who did so intimately, look no further than Ercel Ellis. His father was the first one to put a halter on the famed horse, Ellis himself spent many hours around him when he was a sire and attended his funeral, which was broadcast on NBC radio to the nation. Still going strong at 85, Ellis may be the No. 1 expert in the sport when it comes to the original Big Red, who turned 100 last month. Ellis is our guest on this week's Thoroughbred Daily News podcast.
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04.04.17
It may not seem like it, but Chad Brown is a relative baby in this game. He's been training for only 10 years, but has already reached the heights of his profession. In 2016, he had his best year ever, not only leading the nation in money earned but winning an Eclipse Award as the
03.25.17
The best horse racing book ever written? Honestly, that's a no-brainer. Laura Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit wins in a gallop. For good measure, Hillenbrand also wrote the best-selling book Unbroken about World War II hero and Olympian Louis Zamperini. Hillenbrand has led a fascinating life, reaching the pinnacles of her profession despite battling health problems. She is our guest
