Nancy  Holthus

Nancy Holthus

A native of Hot Springs, Ark., Nancy Ury-Holthus joined the broadcast team at Indiana Grand in 2014 as the on-air paddock analyst. She has served in that capacity for more than a decade, including a position as host and handicapper for TVG, an international channel dedicated to horse racing that is based in Los Angeles. She currently works as the on-air racing analyst and media coordinator at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas during the winter months. Holthus’ background in racing is very extensive, as she has also served in several key capacities at racetracks, including stall superintendent for 10 years at Hollywood Park as well as racing office positions at Arlington Park. Holthus and her husband, Paul, a Thoroughbred trainer, oversee a stable of a dozen horses, creating a racing circuit between Oaklawn Park and Indiana Grand. She has also served as part of the broadcast team at Arlington Park for the Illinois Derby in recent years.