Rail Talk Episode 129: The Derby Picture and the Bigger Picture

This week on Rail Talk! The Kentucky Derby field is mostly set after a thrilling weekend of racing, and Joe Bianca and Jon Green are here to make sense of it all. Further Ado puts on a show in the Blue Grass, but can he be trusted to repeat that performance in the Derby? What to make of the California 3-year-olds and the final Wood Memorial at Aqueduct? And who else made a name for themselves as spring and the peak racing season kick into high gear? A pair of guests also give us their glimpse into a positive future for the game. First, NYRA Bets President Tony Allevato tells us all about NYRA and FOX’s plans to expand and transform racing coverage in the wake of FanDuel TV shutting down, including a racing RedZone channel, even more national presence and utilizing the talents of the brilliant folks from FanDuel TV. Then, Equibase’s Chance Moquett gives us the scoop on his company’s new and growing ratings-based system for carding races, and the benefits it will provide for the industry long term.