WP Welcomes Retired Jockey Rosemary Homeister Jr/ Writer Rich Eng

January 31, 2019
Hosted by John Engelhardt

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Episode Description

There are a few female jockeys who will always be associated with their historic “firsts.” Diane Crump was the first to ride in a sanctioned race and the first to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Julie Krone the first to win a Triple Crown race. Rosie Napravnik the first to win the Kentucky Oaks. But who was the first female rider to win an Eclipse Award? It was in 1992 that Rosemary Homeister Jr. won the Eclipse Award as the outstanding apprentice jockey. Now she is a physical fitness trainer. She’ll discuss her successful riding career and her current dedication to making the lives of others better. Author, handicapper, and radio show host Rich Eng will join the show from his base in Las Vegas, where this weekend you can bet on the flip of a coin the color of the commentators suit in the Super Bowl! Rich and John will give their selections in the Patriots vs. Rams game and three races that are stepping stones to the Kentucky Derby – The Swale, Holy Bull and Robert B. Lewis Stakes.

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On the show we will talk about the Sport of Kings. We will delve into the different features of the WinningPonies.com website. John Engelhardt will talk about the issues of the day that affect horse racing, such as synthetic surfaces, medication rule changes, the fate of the industry as a whole, VLTs and Casinos, and human interest stories of triumph and defeat. You will also hear our spot play of the week, where John will handicap the feature races for the upcoming weekend, and will give out his best plays. We will keep you abreast racing’s big events. Featured on the show will be guests (trainers, jockeys, owners, celebrity handicappers and industry insiders). Promotional giveaways will be featured, such as brand merchandise and free WinningCredits.

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John Engelhardt

You may recognize him as "Racing's Regular Guy." For ten years, John Engelhardt hosted the informative and sometimes irreverent handicapping show from his base at River Downs in Cincinnati, Ohio. He developed a passion for thoroughbred racing as a youngster at Saratoga, and has been able to make his love of the sport his life's calling.

Engelhardt, a native of Syracuse, New York is a graduate of the University of Dayton. His professional career in racing began as the track photographer at Beulah Park in 1983 and he has worked in racing ever since. John produced "The Stretch Run" for eight years, which aired on the CBS affiliate WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. For four years Engelhardt co-hosted "The Regular Guy Handicapping Show on HOMER 1530-AM in Cincinnati with former "Winning Ponies" host Ed Meyer.

John served as the President of the Turf Publicists of America in 2009 and 2010, after serving several years as the Midwest Vice-President of that organization. He is currently a consultant for Pinnacle Entertainment handling publicity, public relations, marketing, advertising and special events for River Downs. Under the "nom-de-course" of Heart of an Angel Stable, he has bred and owned thoroughbreds for 18 years.

"Racing's Regular Guy" has been exposed to racing on many levels and greets the sport with enthusiasm and well-rounded knowledge. Tune in Thursdays at 5PM PT, as he welcomes nationally recognized guests, who will help you find those "Winning Ponies.”



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