Winning Ponies

With no major races in the pre-Breeders Cup days, we put together a rare show with 2 duets. Our first 2 guests are well-known nationally - one as a jockey and the other a writer - AND they happen to be married. Jay Hovdey has written a book about a special time during Julie Krone's riding career titled One Sweet Ride. It chronicles the period where she teamed up with Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally and owners Sid and Jenny Craig to ride Candy Ride in the 2003 Pacific Classic at Del Mar.. The father and son duo of jockey Jack Gilligan and his father Patrick will describe the continued journey of their first 2 years in the U.S. made into a popular book penned by Patrick named Around Kentucky with the Bug! detailing Jack's early days breaking into the sport from Belterra, Turfway, Mountaineer, Indiana Grand, Churchill and Keeneland, Jack has ridden several Graded stakes winners. We will talk to both about the climb in their careers and a new book by Patrick that is in the works.